It was schizophrenic, full of blind idealism that ignored reality and the laws of physics.
To call it a “paradoxical” speech would be too kind. The president acknowledged that he has been criticized by his own citizens for this belief, but t hat he remains convinced he is right. Obama also stated that, while countries will have to accept some limits on their freedom, they should not give up the right to defend themselves. In his remarks, Obama said “powerful nations” like the United States will have to accept constraints and give up some of their freedom.
Obama told the audience that he believes global security can be achieved with the help of international institutions like the U.N. Over the course of a 5,000 word diatribe to the UN General Assembly, Obama bragged about his many failures “successes,” complained about his political opponents, recognized that capitalism is the reason the world has come as far as it has, before arguing for an end to free markets, cheered the fall of communism, before calling for more socialism, and argued for greater freedom before saying that we must all give up some of our freedoms for the betterment of the world. Sometimes I’m criticized in my own country for professing a belief in international norms and multilateral institutions, but I’m convinced in the long run giving up some freedom of action, not giving up our ability to protect ourselves or pursue our core interests but binding ourselves to international rules, over the long-term, enhances our security.” - President Barack Obama President Barack Obama may have just delivered the most disturbing speech ever given by a sitting US president. And we can only realize the promise of this institution’s founding to replace the ravages of war with cooperation if powerful nations like my own accept constraints. We have to put our money where our mouths are.
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