Bombed Quote by Bill Maher
““Since 1945, when Jesus granted America air superiority, we have bombed Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Iraq, Serbia, Somalia, Bosnia, The Sudan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya and Yemen. And Yemen only because the tenth one was free. How did we inherit this moral obligation of bringing justice to the world via death from above? Are we Zeus? It doesn't make any sense. Our schools are crumbling and we wanna teach everyone else a lesson.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Real Time with Bill Maher, 2015
The speaker questions the moral justification of US aerial warfare, suggesting it is an unjustified, self‑appointed role of delivering death from above.
In simple terms: US bombing is portrayed as morally dubious and self‑appointed.
Key Takeaway
Critically examine national military actions.
Themes
war
morality
politics
power
imperialism
Mood
skeptical
critical
provocative
Type
political
commentary
opinion
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- academic discussions
- public protests
- media analysis
- military planning
Key Concepts
Just war theory
ethical relativism
state sovereignty
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical frameworks can assess aerial warfare?
- How does public opinion shape foreign policy?
A Different Perspective
The quote reflects a specific political viewpoint and may not represent all perspectives on the issue.
