Just remember, it’s not about us. That’s the message from the White House in their guides to remembering 9/11 obtained by The New York Times.
As if we haven’t been observing it properly over the past decade and now we suddenly need guidance.
The White House in recent days has quietly disseminated two sets of documents. One is framed for overseas allies and their citizens and was sent to American embassies and consulates around the globe. The other includes themes for Americans here and underscores the importance of national service and what the government has done to prevent another major attack in the United States. That single-page document was issued to all federal agencies, officials said.
After weeks of internal debate, White House officials adopted the communications documents to shape public events and official statements, and they sought to strike a delicate balance between messages designed for these two very important but very different audiences on a day when the world’s attention will be focused on President Obama, his leadership team and his nation.
The guidelines list what themes to underscore — and, just as important, what tone to set. ….
Government officials are also being instructed to warn Americans that another attack is possible, and we should be resilient in the aftermath. Now that’s a comforting message.
William Teach weighed in:
If only he’d take the same time to deal with the economy. But, really, you know it will be President George W. Bush who will steal the show during the ceremonies. Obama’s the guy who expressed empathy with the Islamist animals who pulled off 9.11. …
Obviously, we can’t let the 10th anniversary get in the way of golf and fund raising. …
That’s strange, I don’t remember any Pearl Harbor day ceremonies honoring “all victims of Japanese imperialism around the world.” …
Maggies’ Notebook has more, including the part about the credit given to the Arab Spring.
Update: Obama Fail Blog linked – thank you. From the Desk of Lady Liberty and Bits Blog also linked – thanks.
Tags: 9/11, guidelines, obama, observance, white house
Promoting international unity through shared victimhood. And, oh yeah, everybody hates us because it’s all Bush’s fault!
Great article.
Linked ya: http://www.obamafailblog.net/2011/08/obama-promotes-international-unity.html
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