Examples of Courage by Leaders of the Free World

I have never been a fan of Jimmy Carter, and his recent meeting with Hamas reinforced my negative opinion. Why, because he dared meet with Hamas? Not necessarily. It's because he got nothing and gave something away, very early on, too. What did he give away? He criticized Israel. He said the Israeli blockade of Gaza was a "crime" and an "atrocity" and "an abomination." What did he get in return? A Hamas promise to accept a peace agreement negotiated with PA leader Mahmoud Abbas IF it was approved by a majority of "Palestinians" in a referendum. IF Hamas would allow a fair referendum. Which is a big IF. What did Hamas get in return? Good public relations with a former president of the United States of America. Solid win for them, hollow empty nothing for us. Thank you, Jimmy Carter, for allowing Iran to hold America hostage for 444 days, and now for continuing to show what a great dhimmi you can be.

But maybe I'm being harsh. He was, after all, willing to criticize Israel in front of Hamas. What guts! Who else shares this extreme intestinal fortitude?

Ban Ki-Moon, at the Organization of the Islamic Conference, who criticized Israeli actions in Gaza as "inappropriate and disproportionate use of force." To be willing to put it all on the line by criticizing Israel in front of its enemies. Wow oh wow.