Being American as the Root of All Evil

It has apparently been confirmed by American satellite images that the Iranian air defense mistakenly shot down the Ukrainian airliner.

Responding to what was then only a theory, one leftist friend posted on Facebook, “If this happened as a result of that ignorant sleazebag in the White House, I hope the next missile lands squarely on him.”

Another leftist suggested that it was probably an American drone that shot down the plane, not an Iranian missile.

Another comments “Trump should have been assassinated.”

Another: “Was watching Amanpour & Co. on PBS last night. The interviews and talks were on the Iran situation. At least one of the Americans, can't remember who, presented a bizarre concept: acceptable levels of retaliation. He said the actions taken by Iran to retaliate against the killing of that general were within acceptable levels, and that Iran was careful not to poke the bear. So exactly who establishes these levels? Is taking down a passenger plane OK?”

Another writes “Iranian missiles? Yeah sure, America, I believe you.”

Surely this rises to the level of delusion. No matter what happens, the Americans must be responsible, and the Iranians can bear no responsibility.

It is similar when it comes to dealing with women: no matter what they do, blame must be placed on the nearest available male.

In the end, this is profoundly demeaning to both women and Iranians. In denying them free will, it denies them moral worth. It denies them a soul.

Not, of course, that it is good for Americans. They are made out to be the source of all evil. It’s the same logic behind the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and the International Jewish Conspiracy.