Hitch on fire
Christopher Hitchens on the cartoon controversy:
And there remains the question of Denmark: a small democracy, which resisted Hitler bravely and protected its Jews as well as itself. Denmark is a fellow member of NATO and a country that sends its soldiers to help in the defense and reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan. And what is its reward from Washington? Not a word of solidarity, but instead some creepy words of apology to those who have attacked its freedom, its trade, its citizens, and its embassies. For shame. Surely here is a case that can be taken up by those who worry that America is too casual and arrogant with its allies. I feel terrible that I have taken so long to get around to this, but I wonder if anyone might feel like joining me in gathering outside the Danish Embassy in Washington, in a quiet and composed manner, to affirm some elementary friendship. Those who like the idea might contact me at christopher.hitchens@yahoo.com, and those who live in other cities with Danish consulates might wish to initiate a stand for decency on their own account.
Read the whole thing.
Any Rumpusers up for a show of solidarity at the office of the Royal Danish Consulate in Los Angeles?
And there remains the question of Denmark: a small democracy, which resisted Hitler bravely and protected its Jews as well as itself. Denmark is a fellow member of NATO and a country that sends its soldiers to help in the defense and reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan. And what is its reward from Washington? Not a word of solidarity, but instead some creepy words of apology to those who have attacked its freedom, its trade, its citizens, and its embassies. For shame. Surely here is a case that can be taken up by those who worry that America is too casual and arrogant with its allies. I feel terrible that I have taken so long to get around to this, but I wonder if anyone might feel like joining me in gathering outside the Danish Embassy in Washington, in a quiet and composed manner, to affirm some elementary friendship. Those who like the idea might contact me at christopher.hitchens@yahoo.com, and those who live in other cities with Danish consulates might wish to initiate a stand for decency on their own account.
Read the whole thing.
Any Rumpusers up for a show of solidarity at the office of the Royal Danish Consulate in Los Angeles?
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I'm there. Might even bring my son, of Danish ancestry, along for a civics lesson. Like I always say, take a liking to a Viking.
- Dirtbiker for W
I was in the neighborhood, feeling a little daffy. Thought I'd drop in for an apperitif.
Love your blog.
Duderino! I'll bet you think you raised hell.
That's you all over, Dude. A lie . . . and no heart.
By the way, the Dude abides!
[Thanks for the kind words about the blog. Just checked out your blog. Looks great.]
Dirtbiker, great! -- now let's see if Hitchens gets something going here. "Take a liking to a Viking" is going on my sign.
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