Good political speech, very impressive rhetoric.

However as someone who despises political speeches, I will also despise the bollocks which spouted forth from Obama's mouth in the first few lines "historical forces". "Cold war when". "We meet at a time of tension between the United States and Muslims around the world – tension rooted in historical forces that go beyond any current policy debate. "

"The situation in Afghanistan demonstrates America's goals, and our need to work together" Yep, it sure does.

"I am aware that some question or justify the events of 9/11. But let us be clear: al Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day. The victims were innocent men, women and children from America and many other nations who had done nothing to harm anybody. And yet Al Qaeda chose to ruthlessly murder these people, claimed credit for the attack, and even now states their determination to kill on a massive scale. They have affiliates in many countries and are trying to expand their reach. These are not opinions to be debated; these are facts to be dealt with."

Right, wish he would explain just how many people the U.S has murdered in Afganistan via its support for Ilamists and a ruthless bombing campaign. Or tell us all about the prior planning for an invasion of Afghanistan during the "Six-Plus-Two" talks in 2001.

The self righteousness and his impressive ability to make critical minds numb to the hard facts is quite astounding.

"two peoples" that seems to be his idea of what Israel-Palestine means, what it really is, is "The west vs. displaced, starving, hateful refugees who suffer non-stop day and night". "Palestinians must abandon violence. Resistance through violence and killing is wrong and does not succeed."
As soon as he holds up military aid to Israel and demands the IDF be answerable to War Crimes committed in January, I'll clap, until then its more of the same.

This guy is a joke.