‘Used to Be…All About America’: Dem. Rep. Makes Case for being ‘World Citizens’ (But in the Most Non-Rousing Way)
- Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:05am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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It was July 2008. Barack Obama was in Berlin, Germany, delivering a foreign policy speech. It was a time when every speech of his was fawned over. And, to be fair, it was a rousing speech. If you don’t remember it, it was the one where he declared proudly that he was a “citizen of the world.” The crowed erupted.
Fastforward to 2012. Here is Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) addressing the Turkic American Alliance back in March (which is just now starting to get noticed). During his appearance he tries to parrot Obama’s applause line of being a world citizen and says — but he seems to fall quite short with a very dull, non-energetic explanation.
“It used to be that it’s all about America … but we’re in new times now,” he says, before launching into his “world citizenry” explanation. Watch and see for yourself (and try to stay awake):
Now, the concept of world citizenry is much more important than how Johnson presents — important because there are plenty who are concerned about it. For example, “Real News From the Blaze” recently tackled the idea of the U.S. taking part in new U.N. talks about gun regulations.
But the video is good news for some: If you’re hesitant about the concept of world citizenry (since it’s often used as a means to some stunning government-regulation ends), then you want Johnson to be its spokesperson.
By the way, here‘s Obama’s speech from Germany so you can compare it to Johnson’s:
(H/T: Breitbart)
This story has been updated.
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Comments (315)
HKS
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:50amDoes that mean that since we are “world citizens” this outsourcing claim that Obama is making is bogus?
Report Post »ginger100
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:12amSure, only the govt can outsource, private companies can’t for tax reasons hence the need for a global tax. Also consider the conversation of the preezy being born in another country to advance the idea that America might one day be ruled or governed by a foreigner, much like the conversation that took place during Schwarzenegger political time in office as gov of CA. Now look at that states balance sheet.
Report Post »Reclaiming Our Nation
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:25amIt is true that we all live on earth, however to be governed by laws and subjected to taxes that are not created for my local community is not the idea of independence our great national heros had in mind in 1776.
Follow along and get re-aquainted with The Story of 1776. http://www.reclaimingournation.com
Report Post »Anarchy_in_the_USA
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:26amRemember Mr Hank is the same brainiac that thought Guam would flip over if we put to many military personnel on it.
Report Post »edcoil
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:32amIn “the world” he would be a slave to a zulu. Is that what he wants?
Report Post »Red Meat
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:33amJohnson and his ilk are enemies of this nation.
Report Post »KingCoal59
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:42amExcellent point.
Report Post »MEANS2RESIST
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:49amThis is the idiot that is afraid that the island of Guam may tip over if they base too many Marines there right? Hank is the direct representative of the morons that vote him in office and support obama.
Report Post »georgette
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:04amkinda sounds like a global party, doesn’t it? peace, and love…playing a lil music…drinking a lil koolaid…………and I’m not invited to the party? …………….oh.dear….well…guess I’ll have to settle for putting up my flag and …………..other things..
Report Post »muffythetuffy
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:15amI notice that its a black man who proposes this. He can declare himself a stateless person and the UN will give him world citizen status under international law. Blacks were brought here against their will and by force. There is a way to return them to their homeland the same way. There are several African nations that have repatriation programs for their brothers and sisters who were take to the Americas as slaves. Blacks have a place to go to and call their homeland.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:47pmHKS…excellent !!!
This president has clearly undermined the great respect and love many people have had for our America, this president has created doubt in our value in the world – our worth.
MEMO:
TO ALL ONE-WORLDERS:
Name one other Nation on earth that 1) already has the most nations represented under our Borders (people who have come to USA over the years in hopes of a better future. You can’t there is no such “other Nation”. 2) we already pay the most out for the world as it is – way more than any other nation.
It is time to tell the UN to get out; It is time for the people in Georgia to remove this TRAITOR to America from the House !
WE either respect the Blood and treasure our ancestors have expended to make America or we sit here like toads and allow these MARXISTS/SOCIALISTS/COMMUNISTS/ONE-WORLDER/ISLAMIC TERRORIST/TRAITORS to prevail. Choice is ours. IF we don’t rid America of this trash, we will be enslaved. There is NO middle ground. Remember: The ‘WORLD’ is already here (for those Anti-American sob-sisters). WE either LOVE AMERICA or we should LEAVE AMERICA but we loose AMERICA if we turn over our freedom, our sovereignty to the world. That is pure Communism-hogwash. YO…Hank Johnson (D-GA)… Communism failed…remember??? GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
Report Post »IsThereADifference
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:38pmMEANS2RESIST
Bingo; buddy you were reading my mind. I’m certain that is the same dip ****.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:48pmI’m convinced the blame America First crowd that sees America as the source of most of the Worlds problems would love to see American identity, American Power diluted. They would love to see us disunited, disassembled and the source of our power “ E PLURIBUS UNUM ” destroyed.
Report Post »IsThereADifference
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:48pmHere is the link to this guy saying the island of Guam might tip over.
Here is the new America folks.
Listen and WEEP!
Report Post »IsThereADifference
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:51pmoooops! sorry. Here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZczIgVXjg
Report Post »davecoolworld
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:55pmI have heard this man speak before, there are many in politics that are like him. I am talking about low intelligence quotient.
There should be a minimum I.Q. required to serve as a public official.
Report Post »Evantoo
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 2:00pmActually, I am greatly surprised by the total lack of sense that this guy is capable of emoting. Nothing indicating a sentient being within escapes his mouth, accidentally or otherwise.
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 2:06pmwe are all citizens of the world. we just don’t vote for people in tonga, france, germany or any other country. say no to all who want to embrace a non elected government. no one has voted for the idots at the un except the idiots at the un. say no to any form of government that wants to replace national sovereignty with any form of un elected government.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 2:18pmSince the dawn of history the ***** has owned the continent of Africa — rich beyond the dream of poet’s fancy, crunching acres of diamonds beneath his bare black feet and yet he never picked one up from the dust until a white man showed to him its glittering light.
His land swarmed with powerful and docile animals, yet he never dreamed a harness, cart, or sled.
A hunter by necessity, he never made an axe, spear, or arrowhead worth preserving beyond the moment of its use. He lived as an ox, content to graze for an hour.
In a land of stone and timber he never sawed a foot of lumber, carved a block, or built a house save of broken sticks and mud.
With league on league of ocean strand and miles of inland seas, for four thousand years he watched their surface ripple under the wind, heard the thunder of the surf on his beach, the howl of the storm over his head, gazed on the dim blue horizon calling him to worlds that lie beyond, and yet he never dreamed a sail.” — Charles Darwin
Report Post »jmgair
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 2:19pmNot only is that Bogus but Obama himself is Bogus as well. Hank Johnson appears to display the same characteristics that are normal in Heroin addicts.
Report Post »Pat Magroin
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 5:06pmHe is ah, ah, an, ah, ah, id, ah, ah, idi, ah, ah, idio, ah, ah idiot, ah, ah, ah.
Report Post »In a Bunker
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 5:19pmHank has Hep C. It’s affected his mental capabilities. He said Guam would tip over.
Report Post »sixtysix
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 6:33pmIt means that as well as supporting the non-workers and illegal aliens in America, we will be supporting the other nations as well.
Report Post »Devil in Arkansas
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 7:55pmThis Moron is a prime example of *WHY* it’s unlawful to breed with close relatives and/or animals.
Report Post »dwilco77
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 1:53am“I personnally believe that US Americans” would agree that Ms Teen South Carolina could find Guam on on a map before this genius could.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww
Report Post »000degrees
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 6:53amHe is an enemy of our Constitution. Fire him
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:50amscrew the world, its been nothing but a burden and harmful to this country. non intervention forget that to, isolationism would be best for America because this country has all it needs to give Americans a good life. the rest of the world simple uses and abuses America and this needs to stop. more money and American jobs go out than come in with these worthless places. perhaps nationalism is what we need to save this country.
Report Post »subic
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:58amMy dog could do a better job in congress than this guy….
Report Post »KenInIL
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:19amHank “Guam may tip over” Johnson was elected in 2010 by 80% not having to campaign or debate at all against a well financed entrepreneur who could speak off the cuff on any issue intelligently. All the voting machines were in Johnson‘s pocket so what was put in them didn’t count.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:43amThey illegally gerrymander these districts to be 90% black, so they rarely need to fix the votes.
Report Post »SocialistSlayer
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:45amWorld Citizen my Butt ! You people just try and make me a “World Citizen” you obama Communists! Unlike obama I was born an American and will remain so thank you! Obama and these Communist cohorts should be tried as the Traitors they are! Give me Liberty or give me Death !
Report Post »randy
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:53am“It used to be that it’s all about America …
It will always be about Americans being Americans you idiot!
Anyone else feel another civil war coming?
I’m afraid this time it will be American Communists against Americans.
And Georgie Soros (Spooky Dude) was right. the only thing stopping a New World Order is AMERICANS!
Report Post »MEANS2RESIST
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:53amAmen to that SLAYER, count me in!
Report Post »PutMoreOnMyPlate
Posted on July 21, 2012 at 4:16pm@Randy
Some things must never be taken lightly. But if one does happen, years from now schools will be teaching that the war was over homosexual rights. As for the war, as a loving Christian I shall oppose any such notion. Remember you’re talking about your friends and your family even and just because they are misled you even suggest it. This saddens me personally. Not again.
Report Post »KINGRUDDY
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:42amLook at Curious George speak….he has to read the entire speach,cant look at the crowd directly, he is embarrased to be an American…what a baphoon, this guy doesnt mean anything uttered,when he is reading from his teleprompter…look at him speak he doesnt mean a word of it…..he is reading the script, like a tv show…..
Report Post »Con-man Curious George!!
Wake up America!!
KeystoneState
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:36amBARF! These are (domestic) enemies of the Constitution! Traitors, both of them!
Report Post »Reclaiming Our Nation
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:45amWell said.
Report Post »gs425
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:34amHow this man was re-elected after the “guam will tip over” comment only shows the stupidity of the voters.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:14amLOL, I have watched video of that several times, and am just amazed how those attending general officers kept from falling on the floor laughing. I must commend them for their superior ability to maintain their composure.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:23amLiz Carter’s claim that she was prevented from attending the debate forum may have had something to do with it…
Report Post »thibx
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:39ami saw that guam comment. he is an embrassment. he should never have gotten out the 3rd grade. is this the best they have in that district. i hope i never drive through it. dumb blacks voting for dumb blacks. i’m not racist i hate stupidity. i think that military man wanted to smack him.
Report Post »HigherRoad
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:33amIn Genesis 11:1-9, God scattered the people of Babel into different parts of the world. It was clear that He did not want all the peoples of the world to be of one tongue and one purpose. We are to rely on Him for our needs and not the collective government.
Report Post »pecosval
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:33amObama wants to make us citizens of the world…..yeah, the third world
Report Post »hatchetjob
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:22pmIf there was a fourth world hell hole, I‘d say we’re headed there.
Report Post »classicalgas
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:14amHey, Hank! I think that you should worry about your own state of Georgia; it is about to tip over with all the BS dropped there by you and other moronic liberals representing that State.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:12amAh yes, the drug-ravaged brain of Hank Johnson.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:51amDoes that mean that since we are “world citizens” this outsourcing claim that Obama is making is bogus?
Report Post »quiltgal
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:59amI liked the tip over, capsize speech better. At least it was funny stupid instead of boring stupid.
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:16amThe debate is over on whether or not these people are really socialists or not. Obama removed any doubt in his recent statement. This short youtube vid is a must see for all who believe that this is the greatest nation in history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-39KDRACJyE
Report Post »mattmo79
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:58amAnother POS in congress that needs to go. You weren’t elected to deride and denouce the USA, you were elected and swore an oath to up hold and defend the constitution of the United States! AH!
Report Post »hatchetjob
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:20pmYes indeed!! I can’t believe these arrogant jerks.
Report Post »michael48
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:56amwelfare(?)…affirmative inaction= hate America indoctrination….50 years , $10 Trillion..another dem-wit touchie, feelie…. FLOP!!!!!!
Report Post »Iwant sprinkles
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:52amI would give him an F in grammar, F in presentation, F in understanding of subject. I know there are dumba$$es on both side of the aisle, but good Lord, this man is an embarrassment. Georgia —- You can do better than this.
Report Post »RedDirtTexas
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:44amNew World Order folks! Fight it with your very lives people or the little people of the world will never again have a voice or anything not deemed necissary by some government bureau! Government power = money on steroids!
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:01amAmazing isn’t it? They try to act smart, but somehow they forget for a moment and say some of the dumbest things imaginable. Who sends these idiots to Congress?
Report Post »Some states are so backazzwards they don’t know to look for intelligence and substance and fairness. Their ears are tuned to a different pitch fork.
I’m still so worried about Guam, hope the people don’t drown when it tips over.
kevinthewriter
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:43amJust another politician that leaves you wondering…..”how the heck did this guy get elected?”
Report Post »single stack
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:40amThe brilliance of Hank Johnson.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZczIgVXjg
Report Post »Strnj1
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:39amOf course Johnson was the same one that said that, “Guam might tip over and capsize…”
Report Post »Zipit
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:59amThis guy is a turd. Just like Obama, it’s social justice on a global scale! Unfortunately, they feel the only way they can accomplish their vision is to bring us down to the level of the rest of the world, (fairness you understand), instead of demanding that the rest of the world take responsibility for their own actions and situation!
Report Post »RedDirtTexas
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:00amAnd Shirley Jackson Lee (D) Houston, Tx., is still waiting for the Mars Rover to find the American flag that Neil Armstong and Buzz Aldrin planted on the moon! These are our leaders!
Report Post »Jonny_Walnuts
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:38amThis is the same stupid bastard who said the island of Guam was in danger of Capsizing , If all the people on guam sttod on one side of the island , It would literally flip over …. LMAO , AND some how this asshat is a member of Congress ? Talk about America being Dumbed down , How did this stu nod get elected ….. He is a disgrace
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:35amCitizen of the world my @ss this is just more BS from a brain dead congressman who has no business being in congress.You’re supposed to abide by your oath to support and defend the constitution,apparently you‘ve never read the constitution or if you did you obviously didn’t comprehend what you read.
Report Post »term limits for congress
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:27amLadies, time to burqa-up!
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:29amOver my dead body! And I’ll be taking as many of these burka-loving jackwagons out when they come to take my guns and try to put me in a burka (durka, durka),
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:27amCongressman Johnson has always been this exciting….NOT! Notice that there was no applause at the end, his audience was asleep. Had there been any applause, it would likely have been more or less, yah, this crap is finally over.
Report Post »Johnson must have a bright future as an inspirational speaker.
Rickfromillinois
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:14amI am a citizen of the World. I am a citizen of the United States. Obama may think that he is the President of the World, but the World is screwed up enough without him being in charge of it. Look at the job he has done on the United States.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:25amWrong you can’t be both A citizen of the world grants you the rights the U.N. CLAIM YOU CAN HAVE.
Report Post »A citizen of the U.S. grants gopvernment the powers you claim they have.
Make your choice be ruled or rule.
Iamnotanumber
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 9:58amI am a proud citizen of the United States of America. While I live on this planet, I will not submit to being a citizen of the U.N’s “world”. Anything they list as a right, that they deem as proper, they provide to their citizens if possible in it’s “benevolence”. But as soon as the USA submits to UN authority the corruption which is already rampant will escalate to an unimaginable proportion, and the corporate raiding will begin in earnest world wide on a scale that is unfathomable. Then where will you go, whom do you speak with in the world govt.? Your rights will erode, the ones they saw fit to give you, and you will at that point realize what slavery is all about. I’ll stick with the Constitution and the vision of the Founding Fathers, the UN can get buggered!
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:11amMartin Luther King didn’t say that, everyone else helped him say that.
Report Post »DIVINEPROVIDENCE1776
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:07amDemocrat Socialist of America, card carrying member.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:18amPlus, there are more and more Muslim members who feel the SAME way with the USA not so exceptional and has to give up all to other countries. They think they can beat this great country to her knees using the UN as referee. They want our wealth, our weapons, and our freedoms. THEY want to control all. God help us, seriously.
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