The Haaretz transcript of Pompeo’s speech at the American University that I used read “In World War II, American GIs helped free North America from Nazi occupation.”
Two sharp observers noticed this. One thought Pompeo erred. Another suggested it may be a typo. Double-checking the U.S. Department of State transcript, we find this: “In World War II, American GIs helped free North America[i] from Nazi occupation.”
The footnote [i] reads “North Africa”. This makes sense because Pompeo gave the speech in Egypt. However, he must have said “America” instead of Africa in delivering his remarks. Interpret that error as you may.
I will quote additional incisive remarks by one of these correspondents.
“Other than that [error], where does one begin with this jackass, and how is it possible that such a complete idiot wields significant political power, in the U.S. or anywhere on Earth?
“Pompeo says, ‘I keep a Bible open on my desk to remind me of God and His Word, and The Truth.’
“Here’s a tip, MP [Mike Pompeo]: be sure to take your Bible next time you visit your buddy MoBS [Mohammed bin Salman] in Riyadh.
“Quote it profusely at every opportunity, and brandish it for every photo op. You might consider a crucifix tie tack for better effect.
“Good luck with that in the KSA [Kingdom of Saudi Arabia], although you could likely do it without repercussion in Tehran, since the IRA [Republic of Iran] tolerates all religions which predate the Prophet.
“In the KSA, displaying symbols of any religion except Islam is apostasy.
“The penalty for apostasy in the KSA is death by decapitation, and very swiftly.
“Iran, Islamic Republic of
(which has an elected Parliament)
Saudi Arabia, KINGDOM of
(where the KING wields absolute power)
“Now tell us, MP, which nation is ‘tyrannical?'”
8:57 am on January 18, 2019
