Obama is a much more ardent defender of the Muslim faith than of the United States.

Barack Hussein Obama has spent much of his Presidency apologizing for the United States.  Can you remember when he last apologized for the faith of his father; for the religion he grew up in while living as child overseas?  Is there no aspect of this faith that deserves criticism?

To remind yourself of his criticism of the America he leads, take a few minutes to watch this video

Scott Johnson at Powerline gives us ten thesis on Obama's Iftar speech. Excerpt:

Here is what President Obama said Friday night at the White House iftar dinner in front of a room full of Muslims regarding the Ground Zero Megamosque (GZM):

Recently, attention has been focused on the construction of mosques in certain communities - particularly in New York. Now, we must all recognize and respect the sensitivities surrounding the development of lower Manhattan. The 9/11 attacks were a deeply traumatic event for our country. The pain and suffering experienced by those who lost loved ones is unimaginable. So I understand the emotions that this issue engenders. Ground Zero is, indeed, hallowed ground.

But let me be clear: as a citizen, and as President, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country. That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower Manhattan, in accordance with local laws and ordinances. This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable. The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are. The writ of our Founders must endure.

Obama carefully read his speech, including this statement. When he got to this passage, he spoke slowly, with some vehemence and condescension. Regarding these remarks, as the late, great William Buckley used to say, a few observations.

1. Obama's tone was not one calculated to persuade. He both hectored and belittled those who oppose the GZM. If you respectfully beg to differ with Obama, it is hard to like the persona Obama had on display Friday night.

During the election, Obama presented himself as a healing figure.  He has become the opposite.  The country has never been more divided.  The election of 2008, despite George Bush's unpopularity, was never viewed by the average American as an escape from tyranny.  Why?  Because George Bush had the common touch.   People may have become impatient with the war, they may have disliked his spending, Conservatives were never comfortable with his big government programs.  But they never thought he was speaking down to them.

10. With great reliability Obama stands athwart the feelings of ordinary Americans. Indeed, he is a much more ardent defender of the faith of Musims than he is of the United States, of its history or of its people. Although Obama framed his GZM remarks as a citizen and President of the United States, he seems to think of himself less as a citizen of the United States than as a citizen of the world and less as president than as philosopher king.

The fact is that "Country America" believes that it has been taken over by a group of people who believe themselves the chosen elite who have not only the right, but also the responsibility to run the country as they see fit.  The beliefs and the feelings of the people be damned.  That's why the November election is seen as a watershed.