As we all know, Obama had a busy, busy Monday and didn’t attend the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Instead he sent a videotaped speech which you can listen to here (please note it’s instant-play).
Of course, not a word about Ronald Reagan.
Via Ace, did Obama not show up because it wasn’t all about him?
Compare Obama’s words with Ronald Reagan’s:
Why shold we care about the fall of the Berlin Wall?
Czech Republic president Vaclav Klaus discusses the events of 1989.
When you have a chance, read The Anchoress’ review of The Lives of Others. I haven’t watched the movie yet but will later this week. (Correction – I did see it in a cinema when it first came out but clearly need to see it again)
Or, to name on example, Rep. Charlie Wilson, who created and supported a clandestine war against the Soviets that destroyed their reputation for invincibility and inevitability.
> Or, to name on example, Rep. Charlie Wilson, who created and supported a clandestine war against the Soviets that destroyed their reputation for invincibility and inevitability.
Well, yes, but he’s damned by the fact that he armed the Taliban, don’t you know?
Ya gotta get with the pogrom, man.
Fausta,
I hope you get to see “The Lives of Others”. It is an absolutely brilliant film though some parts are hard to watch being rather traumatic.
Actually Helen, I saw it at the cinema when it first came out. Must see it again since I forgot most of it.