Obama: "Democracy can stand in the way of economic progress."

In a canned speech to Indonesians, President Obama sympathizes with those feeling "Democracy can stand in the way of economic progress."

Perhaps emboldened by his return to his former home of Indonesia, American President Barack Obama gave a number of remarks that have added yet more fuel to the anti-Obama fires, and have left supporters of the president once again shaking their collective heads in disbelief.

Obama’s first misstep was a largely ignored and brief ceremonial laying of a wreath at an army base in South Korea as a way of marking Veteran’s Day.  The ceremony occurred at night, with little fanfare, and almost indifference from the American President.

Obama appeared far more vocal and energized when declaring to an audience of Indonesians that the United States must stop fearing Islam. This puzzling declaration was then followed up by Obama’s even more enthused support of Indonesia’s version of Veterans Day, declaring his own step father and brother fought and died for Indonesian independence.  Indonesia, said Obama, is a “great nation.”

Capping off this odd and seemingly borderline anti-American tirade, was President Obama’s stunning sharing of his understanding how many feel democracy “can stand in the way of economic progress.”  He qualified the claim by explaining to the Indonesians that democracy is “messy”, and often one does not like the results mandated by elections.

Indeed Mr. President – Americans have not forgotten 2008…