If Mr. Obama ever identified with the victims of bullying, he has sped light years from that noble view, stating recently that PFC Manning's conditions comply with the Pentagon's "basic standards," when, in fact, the Pentagon's "basic standards," like those of the CIA, are now seemingly indistinguishable from those of Stalin's Russia. Michelle Obama, who introduced the president at the bullying conference, urged adults to treat others with compassion and respect. "It sends a message to our kids about how they treat others," the first lady said. It sure does, and the suffering of PFC Manning sends a message to the world that reveals what her fork-tongued husband really thinks about bullying. President Obully? #
(Sherwood Ross, formerly reported for major U.S. dailies and wrote weekly columns for British and U.S. wire services. He currently directs the Anti-War News Service of Coral Gables, Florida. )
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