OBAMA CALLS FOR ARMY OF EMPATHY TO COMBAT TERRORISM

“The essence of this tragedy, it seems to me, derives from a fundamental absence of empathy on the part of the attackers: an inability to imagine, or connect with, the humanity and suffering of others. Such a failure of empathy, such numbness to the pain of a child or the desperation of a parent, is not inna... more >

OBAMA CALLS FOR ARMY OF EMPATHY TO COMBAT TERRORISM

“The essence of this tragedy, it seems to me, derives from a fundamental absence of empathy on the part of the attackers: an inability to imagine, or connect with, the humanity and suffering of others. Such a failure of empathy, such numbness to the pain of a child or the desperation of a parent, is not innate; nor, history tells us, is it unique to a particular culture, religion, or ethnicity. It may find expression in a particular brand of violence, and may be channeled by particular demagogues or fanatics. Most often, though, it grows out of a climate of poverty and ignorance, helplessness and despair.” — Barack Obama on 9/11

New York (PIO) — In a bold, new initiative designed to put his faltering campaign back on track, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has called for the creation of an Army of Empathy to combat terrorism.

“Evil is an archaic, black-and-white notion to which I do not subscribe,” Obama said, “New times require new thinking and I call on America’s youth to join my new army to bring self-esteem to impoverished terrorists the world over.” Building on California’s self-esteem movement, Obama plans to arm his youthful brigade with hugs rather than guns. “There is a serious deficit of mommy and daddy energy among alienated youth and we plan to replace that shortfall,” says the candidate.

Obama says the idea for his new army came from the "brutal” treatment he has received at the hands of Republican rivals, John McCain and Sarah Palin, who he claims “do not empathize with my need, or shall I say destiny, to be president.” Should he win the presidential election in November, Obama plans to dispatch the first wave of his new troops to Afghanistan to cuddle with pro-Taliban mujahideen and Alaska to spoon with moose hunters.

“Act your age, not your shoe size.”

Side note: I was eleven years old when I was in the sixth grade, as I believe the majority of us were. I also wore a size eleven shoe.

My mortal enemy at the time told me to “act my age, not my shoe size.” I was absolutely delighted when I was able to reply “They are one in the same, bitch!”

I followed it with a drink from th... more >

“Act your age, not your shoe size.”

Side note: I was eleven years old when I was in the sixth grade, as I believe the majority of us were. I also wore a size eleven shoe.

My mortal enemy at the time told me to “act my age, not my shoe size.” I was absolutely delighted when I was able to reply “They are one in the same, bitch!”

I followed it with a drink from the water fountain, and victory had never tasted so good.