Yeah, I’m sure the lowlifes who killed our troops over some burned Korans are mollified now because Obama said “sorry”.

But then why is Karzai himself demanding that our soldiers be put on trial? Sure sounds to me like it’s plenty dangerous over there for them, despite anything our Global Healer may have said.

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that his formal apology last week to Afghan President Hamid Karzai for the burning of copies of the Koran at a U.S. military base had “calmed things down”, after the incident spurred protests against U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan.

“I think the reason that it was important … is to save lives, and to make sure our troops who are there right now are not placed in further danger,” Obama told ABC News in an interview before a dinner to honor U.S. war veterans.

The president wrote to Karzai to apologize after Afghan workers found charred copies of the Muslim holy book at the base near Kabul. Muslims view the Koran as the literal word of God and treat each book with deep reverence.

“It calmed things down. We’re not out of the woods yet,” Obama said of his apology. “My criteria in any decision I make, getting recommendations from the folks who are actually on the ground, is what is going to be best to protect our folks and make sure they can accomplish their mission.”




Comment Policy: Please read our new comment policy before making a comment. In short, please be respectful of others and do not engage in personal attacks. Otherwise we will revoke your comment privileges.

100 comments
Molly Zin
Molly Zin

It wasn't the apology that calmed them down, it was our dead soldiers.

WestGAFlash
WestGAFlash

"Calmed things down."

Thats why the power-headed members of the Religion of Peace killed........that's right, killed......two more US Servicemen today.

Where are George Patton and Howlin' Mad Smith when you really need them?

Amy
Amy

The U.N. is now calling for the prosecution of the soldiers who burned the Quran. They bomb us, shoot us, bury incendiary devices for us to drive over, strap on homicide vests packed with explosives and detonate them and WE owe THEM an apology! These are our children, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers and loved ones who are dying because of extremists and then threatened with prosecution!

Why are we not telling the UN to go to hell????

I just want to stand out on a street corner and scream at the people who are sleep walking through this world. I am so angry today.

NYGino
NYGino

me, me I, I, me, me, my, my, I, I, my, my..................................

denbren52
denbren52

2 more American killed this morning in reaction to his apology. So glad he calmed things down. Idiot!

sjmom
sjmom

This is not only outrageous since our soldiers were killed after his apology but Obama himself is an outrage. The picture which accompanies this story says it all; arrogance, condescension, and pride all wrapped up in one facial expression.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

I can understand why Scoop uses this picture, but I detest that smug "I am god" look!!!!!!!!

T4Ut
T4Ut

Have you EVER seen (or even known) of someone with more pictures where they have their nose in the air?

THE classic look of pride.

"Pride goeth before the fall."

Personally I'm hoping his fall will be this fall.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

The only pictures I have ever seen of such a pride filled person was in photos of the old dictators. I hope this fall is the time we see that Bible verse come to pass as well.

sjmom
sjmom

History is littered with the decayed remains of those who have mocked God.

sjmom
sjmom

I agree and if we pray the Lord will hear and answer us; He always does because God doesn't want them lost any more than we do. God IS Love.

Amy
Amy

I just have to keep repeating this phrase - 'Vengeance is Mine' says the Lord. I know who wins in the end, but my heart breaks for the people's lives destroyed by evil.

anneinarkansas
anneinarkansas

Two more Americans have been killed since this ridiculous remark.

Investigage and impeach!

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

I have to hope that Obama is just plain stupid. I have to hope he has surrounded himself with yesmen that tell him anything he wants to hear and don't let him see the world as it really is. I have to hope that it is them telling him that the economy is getting better, algae is the solution to our energy crisis, oil independence is bad, and our troops are safer with this apology. I have to hope.

The alternative, that he is just an evil, self-loving, self-aggrandizing, egomaniacal, marxist sociopath is just too much to bear. I have to hope we get rid of him either way.

Joe
Joe

TWO more American soldiers killed this Thursday morning

Total of SIX Americans dead over a book of hate

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/afghanistan/story/2012-03-01/nato-troops-killed-afghanistan/53312346/1

I say - Let's get out now !!

Trust1TG
Trust1TG

Actually 33 have been killed in Afghanistan over this ludicrous trumped-up incident.

Other muslim killings this week number over 250.

NYGino
NYGino

Good thing he calmed things down.

Watchman74
Watchman74

Oh yes, now they can go back to planting IED's.

Watchman74
Watchman74

How little they must value human life to kill someone over a book.

Joe
Joe

They do not value life at all-

We always forget that - They want to meet the 72 Virginians

toongoon
toongoon

Joe, are you on facebook? I have an invitation for you.

Constance
Constance

Not a word from this fool about the dead Americans. Not a word from this fool about the demands for putting our soldiers on trial. Just words to cover his fool backside. GRRRRRR

NYGino
NYGino

Nobody counts but him.

NYGino
NYGino

Obama's mindset:

"I think, therefore I am, I say, therefore it is"

Beale Bauguess
Beale Bauguess

Wait until Obama allows our brave soldiers to put on trial in a Muslim kangaroo court. We should then put him on trial for treason.

NCHokie02
NCHokie02

Does he realize that the killings happened after his apology? Did he see the effigy that they burned of him? They could care less about his apology. Does he think the afghans are like.."Oh, well...I didn't realize you apologized. I guess I can go back to my mud hut now."

Stormwalker
Stormwalker

Once again, the boy-king has shown his immaturity and impotence. Surrendering our national sovereignty, and the support of the best military outfit in the world, to an installed puppet king, and to the United Nations, is a disgrace to the military, a disgrace to We the People of the United States, and a disgrace to the very Oath of Office that this "shrunk-like-a-turtle" endowed moron has become.

Trust1TG
Trust1TG

TIMELINE of incident:

20 Feb: Korans found by labourers on Bagram air base amid piles of rubbish reportedly sent to be burned

21 Feb: Nato and the US apologise and officials say it was not intentional, but anger escalates

22 Feb: 6 killed in protests around the country

23 Feb: US President Barack Obama apologises;

23 Feb: Two US soldiers are among 8 people killed in violent protests

24 Feb: Deadliest single day of protests as 12 people are killed

25 Feb: 2 Nato officers shot dead by a policeman in the interior ministry; US withdraws staff from ministries

26 Feb: Other Nato nations withdraw staff from ministries

27 Feb: 9 killed in a car bomb attack at Jalalabad airport

6 were killed AFTER the first NATO/US military apology.

25 were killed AFTER Obama's apology.

Total: 31

Evidence shows deaths actually increased with number of apologies.

Meanwhile THOUSANDS of Korans found in Pakistani sewer. No trumped up photo-op deadly violent protests from the Islamist hypocrites.

Elsewhere killings continue unabated by apologies of any kind especially from Islamists:

27 Feb: (Mogadishu, Somalia) - Mujahid bombers take out 3 people at a soccer match.

28 Feb: (Yecheng, China) - 3 ethnic Chinese are hacked to pieces by a Muslim mob

28 Feb. (Kohistan, Pakistan) - Jundallah fundamentalists pull 18 Shiite civilians off a bus and execute them in cold blood.

28 Feb: (Baghdad, Iraq) - Sectarian Jihadis shoot 4 young family members to death.

29 Feb: (Mogadishu, Somalia) - A journalist trying to open a radio station shut down by Islamists is murdered outside his home.

Total: 29*

* This list and the total is not complete because at 6:13 am EST, the Religion of Peace is still calculating and posting the last week and the month of February totals. I will edit and update numbers as they are added at the site.

Wherever Islam is allowed to take over, there is suffering, rape, oppression, ruthless barbaric violence and political aggression.

Trust1TG
Trust1TG

The Religion of Peace website was attacked by hackers. That is why the current data on Islam's atrocities is not complete.

"(Feb. 29, 2012) TheReligionofPeace.com is recovering from technical issues that appear to be of malicious origin. We are working to identify the source. Until then, we have temporarily truncated the remainder of our front page. Thank you for bearing with us."

Trust1TG
Trust1TG

Besides the deaths averaging 250-300 per week, there are an even greater number of serious injuries caused by Islamic terror attacks.

Less widely known are the cruel acid attacks:

"Every year in Pakistan around 150 women are victims of acid attacks, horrific incidents where liquid acid is thrown on their face, leaving them permanently scared and disfigured.

Many are left without access to proper medical care, while those that do have access often require up to 20 surgeries to properly treat the damage.

In truth, the number of victims is likely much higher than those reported as many are attacks are typically carried out by someone close to them, such as a disgruntled husband or suitor looking for revenge."

Video and story here: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/around-the-world-abc-news/saving-face-horrific-acid-attacks-target-women-pakistan-035756661.html

NCHokie02
NCHokie02

If you just submit then they won't have to be violent....jeez

Trust1TG
Trust1TG

Weekly Jihad Report - Feb. 18 - Feb. 24

Jihad Attacks: 42

Allahu Akbars: 6

Dead Bodies: 247

Critically Injured: 568

To Hell with Islam.

edwardlee
edwardlee

Not only did it calm things down, but it helped turn back the tide and heal the planet.

Tony
Tony

Every one calm down.....The Imbecile In Chief has sorted this out, no need to worry people, the frenzied mobs in Afghanistan have abated and gone home with the assurance that the troops who dared commit such a heinous crime as to burn a book full of ink and paper, which apparently they have no problem burning themselves will be handed over to the compassionate and merciful Courts in Afghanistan.

What a relief! now the Imbecile In Chief can spend his time concentrating on other more important things like free sex change operations for Transsexuals.....Thank goodness the Dems are on top of the issues.

Dan
Dan

i wish the hell someone would occupy this idiots brain ***** other than a lie a second the destruction of our economy, collapse of the dollar ,real inflation at about 12% ,real unemployment-underemployment at 16%,gas doubling in price , corruptions out of control in Washington D.C....unions running the government,enemies in our government planing our demise---shall i go on....MAYBE WE SHOULD POST A BIG SIGN OUT SIDE DC-----"PLEASE WASH ME" OR BETTER YET "VIRUS FUND...FILE CORRUPT....PLEASE DELETE....THEN FORMAT"

other wise the virus spreads and wipes us all out........

GEDouglas
GEDouglas

The man is a fool!

Trust1TG
Trust1TG

The man is acting with an evil intent. The foolish part is thinking he and his cohort can oppose God and sin with impunity.

Been_There_BT
Been_There_BT

If he got "recommendations from the folks who are actually on the ground" I notice he didn't say our "soldiers" or "Generals" or the "military," he said "folks" so who did he consult? Did he consult our guys on the ground or the guys who are trying to destroy our guys?

kong1967
kong1967

Oh, yeah, Obama....you saved 1,000 lives. Shut up dung breath!

Why didn't you apologize to Occupy Wallstreet for screwing up the economy so bad? Moron.

JoeMontana16
JoeMontana16

I wonder how many lives have been saved or created because of his apology? Haha

kong1967
kong1967

I don't know, but I'm sure a few have been aborted.