In Berlin Speech, Senator Obama Tells Un-Truths

Sad to say it, but some things ought not be said -- even in the case of an historical run for the presidency. In his speech before 200,000 Germans - and televised to millions around the world - Barack Obama made certain remarks that history and reality both disagree contentiously with. Below, are highlighted portions of his speech that I believe to have been profound falsehoods, which the Senator was aware of, but unabashed in delivering:

"I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the promise of liberty and equality for all of our people. We've made our share of mistakes, and there are times when our actions around the world have not lived up to our best intentions.

But I also know how much I love America. I know that for more than two centuries, we have strived - at great cost and great sacrifice - to form a more perfect union; to seek, with other nations, a more hopeful world (Tell that to Haiti, Cuba and the African Continent). Our allegiance has never been to any particular tribe or kingdom (Tell that to South Africa)- indeed, every language is spoken in our country (Tell that to Mexicans); every culture has left its imprint on ours (Tell that to Native Americans); every point of view is expressed in our public squares (Tell that to The Black Panthers). What has always united us - what has always driven our people; what drew my father to America's shores - is a set of ideals that speak to aspirations shared by all people: that we can live free from fear and free from want (Tell that to Blacks); that we can speak our minds and assemble with whomever we choose and worship as we please (Tell that to Muslims).

These are the aspirations that joined the fates of all nations in this city. These aspirations are bigger than anything that drives us apart. It is because of these aspirations that the airlift began. It is because of these aspirations that all free people - everywhere - became citizens of Berlin. It is in pursuit of these aspirations that a new generation - our generation - must make our mark on the world."