While Obama courageously chose not to wear an American flag lapel pin during the democratic primaries, he has decided to wear one with an Israeli flag pin for his speech to AIPAC. I’m not one to link patriotism with superficial symbols, but the reason behind Obama’s sudden 180 on the matter is clear. He’s more worried about pandering to Israelis than to Americans.

During his speech, Barack claimed that he was dedicated to a two-state solution, yet pledged to make such a solution impossible by vowing to ignore international consensus that Israel withdraw to it’s 1967 borders. In other words, more of the same. By pledging NEVER to allow East Jerusalem to become the capital of a Palestinian State and NEVER to negotiate with the democratically-elected government of the Palestinians, Obama has promised to support the continued violation of international law which makes peace in the region impossible.

Barack then goes on to rattle sabers towards Iran as well, which I’ve commented on in this post. What an asshole.