Eulogizing a Mass Murderer
On January 11, Ariel Sharon died. He's not missed. A previous article discussed his blood-drenched military and political career. It did so in depth. It explained his decades of high crimes against peace. They began before Israel's creation. They continued until his debilitating stroke induced coma. It occurred in January 2006.
Sharon was pure evil. He was satanic. He was no saint. A special place in hell awaited him. It now claims him. His criminal legacy remains. It's indisputable. It's well documented. Eulogizers largely ignored it. They did so shamelessly. Obama and other world leaders praised him. A previous article quoted them. They ignored his high crimes. They have plenty of their own to answer for. The same place in hell awaits them. Bill Clinton is one of many US unindicted war criminals. He was complicit in Sharon's crimes. One war criminal honored another. He issued a statement saying:
Ariel Sharon gave his life to Israel to bring it into being, to sustain and preserve it, and at the end of his long service, to create a new political party committed to both a just peace and lasting security. It was an honor to work with him, argue with him and watch him always trying to find the right path for his beloved country.
Congressional members mourned Sharon. House Speaker John Boehner (R. OH) called him "one of the greatest warrior-statesmen in modern history. His "contribution to establishing and defending Israel's independence is incalculable, and his devotion to peace undisputed." George W. Bush called him a "man of peace." Vice President Joe Biden said he'll lead a US delegation to his memorial service. He'll do so "to pay tribute to the unshakeable partnership between the United States and Israel." John Kerry said his "journey was Israel's journey. The dream of Israel was the cause of his life, and he risked it all to live that dream." He did so over the corpses of many thousands of Palestinian civilians he slaughtered in cold blood. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R. KY) said "Israel lost one of its greatest sons and America a friend." House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D. CA) called him "a powerful voice for his beliefs and values." He "always maintained the courage of his convictions." Other congressional members offered praise. They did so when condemnation is demanded.