Obama Apologizes to Afghans Over Koran Burnings – Afghans Flip Him the Bird

An Afghan protester flips the bird to a US Soldier at Bagram airbase.
An Afghan protester gestures towards a US soldier in front of the US base of Bagram during an anti US demonstration in Bagram north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 (AP)

Barack Obama apologized to Afghanistan over the koran burnings this week.
The AFP reported:

US President Barack Obama sent Afghan President Hamid Karzai a letter of apology over the burning of copies of the Koran at a US military base, Karzai’s office said Thursday.

Obama said the incident was not intentional and pledged a full investigation, a statement from the president’s office said.

“I wish to express my deep regret for the reported incident,” Obama wrote in the letter presented to Karzai by US ambassador Ryan Crocker. “I extend to you and the Afghan people my sincere apologies.”

“The error was inadvertent; I assure you that we will take the appropriate steps to avoid any recurrence, to include holding accountable those responsible,” the letter said.

Meanwhile… A man wearing an Afghan army uniform in Nangarhar province killed two Nato soldiers who are believed to be from the US.

#1 February 23, 2012 at 7:51 am
tommy mc donnell commented:

if it was an accident why is there anyboby to hold accountable?
#2 February 23, 2012 at 7:53 am
Granny commented:

Hmmmmm – I do not recall Obama apologizing to the Christian community when the US military burned thousands of Bibles that had been sent to the troops.
#3 February 23, 2012 at 7:53 am
Redlite commented:

The apology tour continues-Pt 187!
#4 February 23, 2012 at 7:56 am
JB commented:

Granny- Muslums won’t ever apologise for burning Bibles.
#5 February 23, 2012 at 7:59 am
Phlogiston commented:

The protestors don’t seem to be too upset that these “holy books” were first defaced with terrorist instructions and messages. Selective outrage again. How I wish just one politician would have the courage to merely point this out. Dhimmitude, here we come.
#6 February 23, 2012 at 8:02 am
daryl commented:

Jim,
Please remove that “featured” story photo lead-in. My eyes are bleeding every time I load GP…..
Have mercy, please…….
#7 February 23, 2012 at 8:03 am
Multitude commented:

What about the millions of Catholics and other Christians you owe an apology to for trashing their religion through your demand they fund abortions?

The only difference here would have been if you held a gun to the heads of the Afghani Muslims and demanded they pay for the cost destroying something meaningful to them. That it’s meaningful to you that they get worked up over burned books, while you don’t give a damn about Christians getting worked up over killed babies they have to pay for is absolutely remarkable.
#8 February 23, 2012 at 8:11 am
1RedBeard commented:

Obama “apologizing” is just more theater. He knows he might as well have apologized to a basket of rattlesnakes, for all the good it will do.
#9 February 23, 2012 at 8:18 am
Jd commented:

America needs an apology from Obama for being our president. Why is he apologizing to Afgans, his role is to defend our soldiers. The afghans are over reacting, and by apologising to them Obama is justifying their bad behavior. His role, as CIC, is to publicly defend our troops, and if necessary, privately chastise them.
#11 February 23, 2012 at 8:38 am
Greg commented:

This is such a manufactured issue by the muslim witchdoctors. I remember in 1986 in Saudi Arabia there were a number of foreign workers beaten for wrapping fish at the fish market in the local paper. The travesty was GOD is Great was the header on the first page and the sanctimonious felt that using Gods name to wrap fish was heretical. The amusing part was, no Saudi fish market person was beaten, only Sri Lankens and Yemeni….
#12 February 23, 2012 at 8:40 am
the Boodge commented:

Its time to just pull out of the middle ages, I mean middle east, and NUKE these a$$holes! Islam is the WORLDS BIGGEST CANCER!
#13 February 23, 2012 at 8:49 am
Holder's AK-47s kill Mexicans commented:

It is embarassing to live in a country with a failed President.
#14 February 23, 2012 at 8:58 am
L.E. Liesner commented:

Every time this clown apologizes the American people end up suffering. Between Obama and these so called generals we should expect to see the white flag run up the flag pole. As I recall Obama said that the Afghan war was a just war, now he’s ready to cut and run. Hero’s die but once, this guy is going to die a thousands deaths.
#15 February 23, 2012 at 9:05 am
BurmaShave commented:

Afghans make Neanderthal man look very sophisticated.

Islam is a religion that traps people into a very primitive and makes sure they stay there.
#16 February 23, 2012 at 9:11 am
Rhinestone Suderman commented:

Well, all that money we spent supposedly turning Afghanistan into a Western democracy, and all our soldiers who died there—that was certainly worth it, wasn’t it? /sarc.
#17 February 23, 2012 at 9:14 am
Earthmover commented:

Crop duster full of Pig blood to disperse the crowd.
#18 February 23, 2012 at 9:24 am
Steve B commented:

Know what happens if you flip the bird to soldiers in Iran? Yeah. How about if you tell a Taliban warlord to get stuffed? Uh huh.

These cheeseballs have the confidence to pull this crap only because they know our guys won’t put a bullet in their head for doing it. Cuz, you know, death to American or something.
#19 February 23, 2012 at 9:32 am
More Liberty commented:

This whole decade of war over there has been a debacle. What a waste of Americans lives and wealth. We should have just went in to kill those that helped facilitate 9/11, then get out. We shouldn’t be spending taxpayers hard earned money on rebuild a country populated by 7th century farmers and warlords.
#20 February 23, 2012 at 9:36 am
Andreas K. commented:

Thank the gods Obama was fast enough to apologize to a bunch of people who’re hell bent on killing our soldiers and all of us “infidels” and Jews. Phew… crisis averted! Nothing to see here! Islam is peace!

And if you disagree with that, they’ll kill you.

Well done Barry. Well done.

I don’t have enough hands to facepalm as much as I would like to.
#21 February 23, 2012 at 9:55 am
Militant Conservative commented:

Obama a synonym for evil.
#22 February 23, 2012 at 10:07 am
Finncrisp commented:

The death to America crowd is sitting in the White house. Barry the Moslem Marxist is thrilled every time he hears of hatred towards America. It is part of his personal objectives to his handlers.

Just following the plan. Educate. Organize. Agititate.
#23 February 23, 2012 at 10:13 am
sifty commented:

I’m never at the right place with the right mini-gun at the right time.
#24 February 23, 2012 at 10:57 am
Joanne commented:

I’m sure whoever will be the fall-guys for the burning of the koran will suffer through some lengthy court case.

These Afghans are ungrateful; get out.
#25 February 23, 2012 at 10:58 am
proudredneck commented:

Weasel zippers reported two american troops killed and 4 wounded…….bring our troops home,we are no longer fighting a war under this illegible unsurper …..he has tied our troops hands at every turn …..making it impossible for them to fight ,so bring them home…
#27 February 23, 2012 at 11:34 am
paul52 commented:

Did you EVER hear an apology from Mooslimes when they burn a Christian church full of worshipers? Crickets…. BTW, I agree with #6 and the “featured story”.
#29 February 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm
democraps suck commented:

worst excuse for a so called president….EVER….
#30 February 23, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Paul Felix Schott commented:

Miss led Afghans has threatened to kill and take measures against Christians sounds like bullying bad boys. That their Mother and Father never showed them right from wrong. All the good on Earth want peace not war. If you cannot have your way you are going to hurt someone this sounds like a mad men to most of the world.

If someone really cares for them give them a Bible with red letter print. That is a red letter edition words that were spoken by are Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With a Pray for them maybe they will be saved, and not go to hell.

Remember for over a Thousand years you have taken you life at risk from the wicked for carrying a Bible.
They have burned the Bible in public many times they have cut off the head of anyone carrying one many a times. They have bombed many a Christian Church, Killing many.

The Persecution of Christiana in the Middle East has gone on for over two thousand years.

The Leaders of many Christian groups have criticizes Muslim leaders and Leaders of governments for failing to intervene after series of deadly attacks on Christians and their Churches in many countries around the World, each Christmas. Killing at least 35 Christmas day Church, Nigerian 2011. Killing over 20 New Year’s Eve mass Egypt 2011. 50 killed Christians at a Catholic Cathedral Baghdad 2010. Over 200 injured Imbaba region by Cairo 2011. The list goes on and on and has for many years now.

How many Muslim Churches have been attacked or bombed while they are in there church by Christians ? Answer 0

The World wants Peace not more wars.

If you think the wicked want peace read this then go look at some of their web sites!
There is a video on official Hamas TV that calls for Allah to all kill Jews, Christians, Communists and any of their supporters they can find. This video asks Allah to “count them and kill them to the last one, and don’t leave even one.”

Hamas TV . You will have Air mail incoming very soon. It is Very Sad you do not want peace and ask for WAR.

May our Lord Jesus Christ and GOD the Father that is in Heaven,
Guide and Watch over us.

In this time of TRIBULATION, Strengthen your Faith, and encourage
all to Pray for their souls. The strong in the word of our Lord will Now
Help the World and be the disciples of our Lord’s Word.

United We Will Always Stand That
In GOD We Trust
True Patriots

The Lord’s Little Helper
Paul Felix Schott
#31 February 23, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Stuart commented:

I’m sorry.
So sorry.
I didn’t know
That burning Korans could be so cruel.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh.
You tell me mistakes are part of being young.
But that don’t right the wrong that’s been done.
(Infidel! I keeel you.)

Brenda Lee for president 2012.
#32 February 23, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Sparky commented:

No apology from the Taliban for killing American soldiers.

Burn more Korans!
#33 February 23, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Ripped commented:

W O W our failed foreign policy is working out wonderfully. More nation building and embassies should straighten things out.
#36 February 27, 2012 at 12:14 pm
EBL commented:

http://evilbloggerlady.blogspot.com/2012/02/hypocrisy-thy-name-is-islamic-outrage.html We are encouraging this sort of behavior by not denouncing it. The Koran burning was inadvertent and not intended as any sort of slander to Islam. The reaction is over the top, hypocritical, and criminal.