This Guy Is So Cool

Boys and girls (Do any girls read this blog? If so, comment in the replies and assert your feminine identity, because I'm really curious. Additionally, does anyone read this blog?), I would like to introduce you to Ken Silverstein, Washington Editor for Harper's magazine and blogger for Harpers online. Here is his comment on Barack Obama's recent decision to delay his meeting with the Dali Lama in order to curry favor with the Chinese government.

"Mind you, I think the Dalai Lama is an overrated gasbag who’s never accomplished much of anything, and that many Western supporters of the Holy Lord, Gentle Glory, Compassionate, Defender of the Faith, Ocean of Wisdom are dippy pretend Buddhists. Still, he does represent the people of Tibet and it’s sad that Obama appears to have even less courage than George W. Bush when it comes to accommodating the Chinese government."

An article cited by Silverstein points out that this will be the first time since 1991 that the Dali Lama will visit the United States and NOT meet with the president. Additionally, George W. Bush, of all people, was apparently the first sitting president to meet publicly with the Dali Lama. This isn't quite as shocking as it may seem, after a little reflection, when you take into account his vociferous hatred of those (i.e. China) who "hate democracy." (i.e. Him) Still, on the surface level, he is making Obama look bad by comparison, something I never conceived to be possible. Pretty disheartening.