ABC, CBS and NBC all led Wednesday night with President Barack Obama's address at the United Nations, but Katie Couric was the most effusive in trumpeting how Obama marked the end of the Bush era as she teased the CBS Evening News: “Tonight, the President tells the world America's 'go it alone' policy is over.” Her glowing lead:
Good evening, everyone. President Obama says we have reached a “pivotal moment.” In his UN debut today, he challenged the world to work together to solve the problems facing all of us. And in a break with the “go it alone policies” of his predecessor, he said the United States is ready to begin a new chapter of international cooperation.
On NBC, Andrea Mitchell followed a similar script: “It was the President's first speech to the United Nations and it marked a very stark departure from the policies of George W. Bush, as the President called for a new era of engagement with the rest of the world, reaching out to new friends and old foes.”
While Mitchell highlighted how “the President was cheered for his decision to close Guantanamo and stop abusive interrogations,” Jake Tapper, on ABC's World News, characterized that as apologizing for his own country:
The President also sounded apologetic at times about past U.S. behavior, and he rattled off a list of his own reversals of Bush administration policies: Ending torture, ordering the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, working to end the war in Iraq.
—Brent Baker is Vice President for Research and Publications at the Media Research Center
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What Obama essentially said
September 23, 2009 - 19:48 ET by BDWhat Obama essentially said was that America would now jump off of bridges if everyone else was doing it, but would not run into a burning building to save those inside if everyone else hung back.
A profile in Courage it aint....
Sounds like a recipie for
September 23, 2009 - 22:08 ET by Dan The Man 2Sounds like a recipie for another World War. Is that not what the USA did in 1938 and culminated in WWII?
Intgeresting question. Bu
September 24, 2009 - 07:16 ET by BDIntgeresting question.
But I doubt the left cares. THey only seek the admiration of those who count to them - Europe.
If all of europe began jumping off of cliffs like lemmings - the american left would instantly begin debating which cliff in California is best to hurl themselves off of.
European Approbation
September 24, 2009 - 07:24 ET by allanfThe Europeans were responsible for the deaths of about 100 million people in the last century.
Why is it we need or want their approval?
Your exactly right Dan
September 24, 2009 - 08:25 ET by wolfemanic"We can choose war or dishonor, we have chosen dishonor. War will come later" ~ Churchill 1938
Hell's egg has been laid in the middle east, and if this dumb ass president thinks the
world is going to team up and deal with it....he's stroking himself.
The egg is cracking....
Glowing?
September 23, 2009 - 19:52 ET by Barry BondsReally? Seemed like a pretty straight forward assessment of todays events.
Let us analyze sentence for sentence:
"Good evening, everyone." - o.k.
"President Obama says we have reached a 'pivotal moment.'" - o.k.
"In his UN debut today, he challenged the world to work together to solve the problems facing all of us." - o.k.
"And in a break with the “go it alone policies” of his predecessor, he said the United States is ready to begin a new chapter of international cooperation." - o.k.
Sorry, can't find the "glow."
real translation of Obama's speech:
September 23, 2009 - 20:08 ET by candanceAmerica has a real habit of messing things up and acting like jerks (especially by helping those evil Joos continue their occupation), but don't worry, because those dummy Republicans spent all our money, so the next time a middle eastern or African country falls into radical Muslim control, we're not going to do anything....
...good luck with that whole "end world hunger" mission with no military, funding, or backbone to stand up to Russia.
You're welcome for the leadership.
Try this, BB.
September 23, 2009 - 21:40 ET by Karma"Good evening, everyone." - o.k.
"President Beck says we have reached a 'pivotal moment.'" - o.k.
"In his UN debut today, he challenged the world to work together to solve the problems facing all of us." - o.k.
"And in a break with the “we are all the same policies” of his predecessor,
he said the United States is ready to begin a new chapter of
international cooperation." - o.k.
No glow here either, huh?
Hi. My name is John Q. Public, but some just call me racist.
More of the same
September 23, 2009 - 19:53 ET by Joe CamelThis guy will be the ruination of this country..well, is the ruination I should say. Not sure there is enough time or effort to get it turned around.
Joe... I worry as well
September 23, 2009 - 19:58 ET by bigtimerJoe...
I worry as well about time.
What O did today at the UN was sickening...along with everything else he does.
I hope time is on our side...that's for sure.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Just asking
September 23, 2009 - 19:58 ET by the strugglerGo what alone?
Last I heard there were
September 24, 2009 - 09:59 ET by mattmLast I heard there were over 100 nations helping us in the WOT.
The "go it alone" charge is just another liberal lie.
another interpretation:
September 23, 2009 - 20:05 ET by RayRaywhat we do will now be heavily influenced by what other countries want...
and what they want will probably not be in our best interests...
but we'll pay for most of it anyway.
Obama could have said, "A
September 23, 2009 - 20:09 ET by celatorObama could have said, "A stitch in time saves nine", and Couric would have yelled, "Yeah!! Hooray! Peace in our time!"
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Those who fail to remember history ... are idiots
September 23, 2009 - 20:10 ET by KC MulvilleIt wasn't that the United States never asked for help. They turned us down.
However, what Obama is saying is different. For Obama, unilateralism means that he's willing to allow the international community to veto initiatives that the US deems important. He won't invade or take action against a country unless the rest of the world approves.
It's one thing to respect international law, which we ought to do. But if you surrender your ability to exercise your rightful actions under international law so you can curry favor with other nations, that's a surrender of your sovereignty. Obama is willing to allow other countries to help decide what America should do ... so they will like him. Our sovereignty is another item thrown under the bus for the sake of Obama's narcissism.
ouch
September 23, 2009 - 20:30 ET by seesalrunthat hurt me, right in my United States of America.
Actually KC
September 23, 2009 - 23:12 ET by shawn228Many nations like Canada went in with us to Afghanistan, but did not go in with us to Iraq. Many places in the world were not convinced the weapons inspectors had enought time to do their job. Despite many excellent threads here by respectable posters, the official statement from the Bush administration are that no WMD's were found. "Yes I know Mr. Shy, who cares if we found them right?" "and Yes JWF, I know that they had the potential to make wmd's and they what was found was dangerous"
However, Since that was the official statement, many places in the world said it was wrong to go into Iraq because of WMD and the only argument the Bush adminstration had was that it was good to take out a brutal dictator. If the Bush administration statement argued that we found wmd I would love to see it.
The fact that we did not find WMD is the reason why we are where we are with Iran right now. Since the rest of the world feels the US lost credibility on WMD, the Iranians knew they could not find support to invade them and decided to build up their nucleaur plants, strenthen their army and fight a cheap war by arming Iraqis with IED's
edit
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Wow! History revision alert!
September 23, 2009 - 23:26 ET by jondelwicheHow quickly we forget the fact that Saddam allowed a major haven for terrrorists. Or maybe mislead is the proper term......
There is no doubt people like Yasin, Abbas, and Nidal were residing in Iraq--a virtual who's who of terrorism.
While Al queda struck a blow on 911, there is no doubt that Terror Central was located in Iraq from the 1980's to 2003.
The 2003 SOTU speech left no doubt, with or without WMD's, that Saddam--AND all his terrorist friends-- needed to go:
"And this Congress and the American people must recognize another threat. Evidence from intelligence sources, secret communications and statements by people now in custody reveal that Saddam Hussein aids and protects terrorists, including members of Al Qaida. Secretly, and without fingerprints, he could provide one of his hidden weapons to terrorists, or help them develop their own.
Before September the 11th, many in the world believed that Saddam Hussein could be contained. But chemical agents, lethal viruses and shadowy terrorist networks are not easily contained.
Imagine those 19 hijackers with other weapons and other plans, this time armed by Saddam Hussein. It would take one vial, one canister, one crate slipped into this country to bring a day of horror like none we have ever known.
We will do everything in our power to make sure that that day never comes.
Some have said we must not act until the threat is imminent. Since when have terrorists and tyrants announced their intentions, politely putting us on notice before they strike?
If this threat is permitted to fully and suddenly emerge, all actions, all words and all recriminations would come too late. Trusting in the sanity and restraint of Saddam Hussein is not a strategy, and it is not an option."
I also thought that that Sadamm had wmd
September 23, 2009 - 23:34 ET by shawn228.....and from reading many informative threads from NB authors, I am non convinced he did not have them.
The bottom line is that the official US government statement is we did not find them. So to the rest of the world, we were wrong and we invaded a country on a wrong assumption and that unfortunately affects our credibility in getting support to invade Iran who really might be making WMD'S. We would have blown their facilities to Kingdom come by now if we were not tied up in Iraq. They never would have dared pull this crap, but the Bush administration could not do anything except draw a line in the said, which the Iranians kept crossing. North Korea not only crossed it, but completely broke it and now they have nukes.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Who else is suggesting this?
September 23, 2009 - 23:39 ET by general companyEdit, forgot the quote: So to the rest of the world, we were wrong and we invaded a country on
a wrong assumption and that unfortunately affects our credibility in
getting support to invade Iran who really might be making WMD'S.
Other then liberals who live here? Who else Shawn? The dictators dont count!!
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Sorry GC
September 23, 2009 - 23:41 ET by shawn228Suggesting what? Not finding WMD? Lots of people in this country, not just libs, many moderates and independents, they saw their displeasure in 2006 and it all came down to Ohio in 04
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
'06 was because the GOP congress
September 23, 2009 - 23:43 ET by Free Stinker'06 was because the GOP congress didn't hold the line on spending. That had little to do with Iraq.
I would have to disagree FS
September 23, 2009 - 23:47 ET by shawn228If we ended up finding WMD "officially" George Bush would have been a hero even with the bias MSM.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
George Bush would have
September 23, 2009 - 23:50 ET by Free StinkerGeorge Bush would have been a hero even with the bias MSM.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Thanks Shawn. I needed the laugh! ;-)
Free
September 23, 2009 - 23:57 ET by shawn228After 911 George Bush had close to 90 percent approval rating. The day he flew in on the fighter jet and the "mission accomplished" banner was hung, he was hero as well.
George Bush started to lose the support of the American people after all the suicide bombings started to happen and casualties started building up and it was taking longer than anticipated. If WMD were found, Americans would still be pissed, but they would understand that finding the wmd was for the greater good.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Years of constant hammering
September 24, 2009 - 00:01 ET by Free StinkerYears of constant hammering by the MSM.
No matter how many years of hammering
September 24, 2009 - 00:04 ET by shawn228The American people are smarter than that, That is why Reagan won in two landslides.
Okay guys, I promise no crickets here, I don't run from debates, but I better go to bed. Free and Shy, its 1am, you guys should be bed for God's sake, late for you too Restless.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Reagan fought back
September 24, 2009 - 00:06 ET by Free StinkerBut . . . Reagan fought back.
Nite Shawn!
What are you, my mother??
September 24, 2009 - 00:12 ET by RESTLESS 1Uh oh, that must be her on the phone admonishing me to bed too. I gotta git!!! :)
Nite all.
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
Smarter?
September 24, 2009 - 07:18 ET by Seabeach4348<< The American people are smarter than that, That is why Reagan won in two landslides. >>
I don't know about that; some of them elected Obama.
I am not dissing George Bush
September 24, 2009 - 09:00 ET by shawn228I am saying that he was extremely unpopular. Times were good with Reagan, the economy was humming, The US was respected and feared. Reagan ended the cold war and things were not very chilly with Gorby and we were not at war and overal low inflation.
At the end of George Bushs term Bush we were in two wars, record high oil prices, very unstable world with threat of terrorism, a recession, and unprecendented things like Lehan brothers bankrupsy and the first bailout.
People voted for change, because they figured anything was better than the party of Bush, with the exception of most republians most did not realize the change would be tax happy socialist.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
shawn
September 24, 2009 - 00:22 ET by MrShyThat you think something like this, now, after being with us here at NB for what, 2, 3 years? .... is mind-numbing.
WMD' s was only part of it
September 24, 2009 - 08:12 ET by general companyUnfortunatly to liberals it was the only thing. But even if they had been captured in huge amounts the liberals would had found another reason. That is what they do. But you suggested Nations, I asked what Nations?
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Well GC
September 24, 2009 - 08:49 ET by shawn228If the official position is we did not find WMD, I would assume most of the world agrees we did not find them. Perhaps I should have said countries. Britian, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Poland.....and so on.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
So your suggesting
September 24, 2009 - 08:57 ET by general companyThat those Nations you mentioned were as upset about the USA not finding WMD's as our liberal media? Keeping in mind that the US used intel from most of the Nations you named to make their case? I am compleatly confused.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
I am saying General Company...
September 24, 2009 - 09:04 ET by shawn228That when they see that our intelligence was wrong and we invaded Iraq with no end in site, It is so hard to keep the peace, with all the civil unrest, it is kind of hard to put a coalition together for another sort of invasion because our reputation is tarnished.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Shawn - Iran is a country
September 23, 2009 - 23:37 ET by Free StinkerShawn - Iran is a country of 80 Million, not 25 million. It covers 3 times the area of Iraq. And I'm pretty sure after Eagle Claw the US won't be putting troops into Iran again.
And thanks for reminding us that North Korea was cheating on their deal with Clinton.
Iran is scarier than Iraq
September 23, 2009 - 23:42 ET by shawn228...but the thing is if Iran was trying to make a Nuke, the US would not have stood by and let it happen like it is now, if we not tied in up in two wars.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Bush coulnd't do anything
September 23, 2009 - 23:45 ET by Free StinkerBush coulnd't do anything because the Democrats were already giving him crap about Iraq and Afghanistan - and solely for political purposes!
It would be real easy to bomb Iran if the US had the will.
FS
September 23, 2009 - 23:50 ET by shawn228As much as I dislike war, I would have agreed with and air strike on Iran. However when we are in two wars. One of which some some commanders say we are losing, It might not be the best strategy.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Iran has major upheavlas
September 23, 2009 - 23:53 ET by Free StinkerIran has major upheavlas with the govt being very unpopular. Taking out their Nuke sites and their gasoline refineries would be plnty to topple the regime.
shawn
September 23, 2009 - 23:52 ET by MrShySee Free's comment, below (or it might switch to above :p) but also... you pick your battles.... and you pick ones you can win (doesn't hurt) that will at least put us and the west/freedom-loving countries on better footing. It will isolate Iran more, which it will in time.
Iran is a beast by comparison, so that would REALLY be a very frightening war with lots of losses. Not to mention, allies lining up on both sides, and then Hell could really break loose.
EDIT: Shawn, if Bush seriously entertained attacking Iran, the push back by the left would be unreal.
Shawn,
September 23, 2009 - 23:33 ET by RESTLESS 1Why do you continue with the lie that WMD was the sole reason for Iraq? That was ONE reason of many. Remember those resolutions that went ignored? Remember the terrorist training camps?
"Many places in the world were not convinced the weapons inspectors had enought time to do their job."
Might that be because saddam kept kicking them out? The only one to blame for our invasion of Iraq is saddam, despite what the left says.
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
Restless
September 23, 2009 - 23:37 ET by shawn228Your right, it was not the only reason, but it was the main reason. Do you believe the UK, Poland or any of the small coalition we had with us would have invaded if there was not a threat of WMD?
Also, I am saying not finding WMD deeply affected the crediblity of American intelligence gathering in the eyes of the world.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Shawn,
September 23, 2009 - 23:49 ET by RESTLESS 1WMD was not the main reason. Saddam's ignoring of UN resolutions, kicking out inspectors, and so forth were the main reasons. These actions gave rise the the belief that he had them.
The UK, Poland, France, Russia, ect... ALL believed he had WMD dating back to the Clinton years.
And the coalition wasn't that small, as you contend.
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
20 seconds in.
September 23, 2009 - 23:53 ET by shawn22820 seconds in, WMD is the main reason we invaded.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Shawn - Are you sure Shy is
September 23, 2009 - 23:55 ET by Free StinkerShawn - Are you sure Shy is the only one with a Man-Crush on George W. Bush ? ;-)
Well Free
September 23, 2009 - 23:59 ET by shawn228He does have that sexy Texas accent and I love a man that can barbeque ;-)
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
It's the drawl, isn't it ?
September 24, 2009 - 00:03 ET by Free StinkerLOL ! :-)
RD Helm better watch out
September 24, 2009 - 00:08 ET by RESTLESS 1I sure hope Dave has eyes in the back of his head. I hear makes a mean BBQ. :)
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
→ WMD again?
September 24, 2009 - 00:03 ET by Cool ArrowThe President and the Congress came to the same conclusion. They made their decision based on the best available intel.
Post-decisional regret is a luxury lending itself more to revisionist history than a path forward, hence, all the whiners who acted like they weren't really all for it anyway.
Even though it was a yes-or-no vote.
Biggest puke in the whole gaggle of them was John Kerry. Here's a weasel who went to Vietnam and came back with "They Lied To Me!!" All over his road to the Senate.
Then what does John Kerry do with Iraq? He starts crying "They Lied To Me!!!"
Me? I'm seeing a pattern here.
I've heard the whining, but I've seen their votes too.
As I remember it
September 24, 2009 - 00:05 ET by RESTLESS 1The WMD was an add on to bolster support. That Iraq was believed to have WMD goes back to Clinton, and perhaps even further.
I do remember the inspectors constantly being kicked out for bogus reasons leading up to the WMD charge. I do remember the ignored resolutions before the WMD reason being brought up.
It's a chicken and egg thing.
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
With great respect, I disagree
September 24, 2009 - 01:47 ET by KC Mulville(This point leads to my larger argument. Here goes.) At the time of the UN vote, those countries didn't know either way.
There is no "international community" of altruists seeking justice as a common ideal. They're just individual countries seeking their own interests. And frankly, that's the way it should be. The task isn't to get "international approval" as if it was an imprimatur from the pope, as a central and respectable moral authority. Other countries, even when they sit together in the UN, do not have a moral authority. These countries will seek their own self-interest. Well, fine, treat them that way. Don't ask for their moral permission.
When Obama flatters the UN with speeches like this, he claims that they have an authority that we must obey. No. They don't. I deny and resist that idea: they have no authority.
Your posting assumes a
September 24, 2009 - 07:21 ET by BDYour posting assumes a single rationale for the invasion of Iraq which revolves solely around WMD. This is inaccurate.
Please re-analyze and get back with me.
Change!
September 23, 2009 - 20:14 ET by In ExcessIn previous generations, the President of the United States was considered the 'LEADER of the Free World'. Not as long as O is in office.
Leader of the Free World?
September 23, 2009 - 20:17 ET by Sergeant ROCKOf course not. He's more like Chavez. Look at the situation in Honduras.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Rock... Exactly. 'Doubli
September 23, 2009 - 20:23 ET by bigtimerRock...
Exactly.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Obama IS Chavez
September 23, 2009 - 20:35 ET by Sergeant ROCKI heard a report on NPR this morning where they lied about the situation in Honduras. They reported that there was a military coup and this Obama propaganda. lol.. yeah NPR.. that's what happened - give me a break!
Can it be any clearer who Obama is based on his numerous associations???
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Rock... It couldn't be
September 23, 2009 - 20:38 ET by bigtimerRock...
It couldn't be any clearer unless you're a leftist wearing rose-colored glasses.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Kool-Aid
September 23, 2009 - 20:39 ET by Sergeant ROCKThey serve Kool-Aid in rose colored glasses now?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
LOL...I don't think as many
September 23, 2009 - 20:47 ET by bigtimerLOL...I don't think as many are willing to drink that Kool-Aid anymore...even if they still haven't quite rid themselves of the glasses yet and let the sunshine in.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Giving up the right to vote
September 23, 2009 - 20:56 ET by Sergeant ROCKWhat the hell were they thinking then?? There's no excuse for it. If they had conscience whatsoever they would return their voter registration card with the following statement:
Due to the results of my last vote, I feel that I am neither qualified or informed well enough to cast a vote in any election hence forward.
Or something to that effect...
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Rock... Agree...works for
September 23, 2009 - 21:03 ET by bigtimerRock...
Agree...works for me.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Ahem. I would like to
September 23, 2009 - 20:27 ET by Free StinkerAhem.
I would like to think that I am the leader of the "Free" world.
Please refer to POTUS as leader of the Republics & Democracies ;-)
"President Obama is learning on the job and it shows." --Boris Epshteyn
Don't you mean LOTUS? And
September 23, 2009 - 20:31 ET by Scuba DudeDon't you mean LOTUS? And yes, as of this moment I would consider you the leader of the "Free" world. Expecially the "Free" family. : )
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
LOL Scoob. And Obama
September 23, 2009 - 20:33 ET by Free StinkerLOL Scoob.
And Obama is CBOTUS. (Cry-Baby Of The United States)
You do know the phrase is
September 23, 2009 - 20:25 ET by Barry BondsYou do know the phrase is just an expression. And I am sure most of the world isn't even familiar with it.
Get over yourself American.
NO
September 23, 2009 - 20:29 ET by general companyGet over yourself American.
How about you get over yourself, and leave the rest of us ALONE
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
→ Barry
September 23, 2009 - 20:30 ET by Cool ArrowHere's a mirror and a bar of soap.
Get off on yourself American.
Don't know if the soap
September 23, 2009 - 20:35 ET by Scuba DudeDon't know if the soap would help with all the zits he is getting from the 'roids. And I can see the roid rage building. Typical of a lib, violence is a way of life for them.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
→ That too
September 23, 2009 - 20:40 ET by Cool ArrowAnd he suffers from Lesch-Nyhan by Proxy syndrome.
This malady has him chewing off other people's fingers.
Funny, I always considered
September 23, 2009 - 20:45 ET by Scuba DudeFunny, I always considered him more of an ankle biter. He can't do anything but yap yap yap like those little dogs. Small and annoying.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
Soap doesn't wash away
September 23, 2009 - 22:15 ET by ckc1227Soap doesn't wash away ignorance.
Quick question, Barry
September 24, 2009 - 08:08 ET by FeynmanFanWhat nationality are you, if you don't mind me asking?
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
Obama's speech was an abomination
September 23, 2009 - 20:24 ET by R D HelmWhat a disgrace this fraud of a POTUS is.
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
honestly now.....
September 23, 2009 - 21:45 ET by jon_torlinDid you really expect anything less from this LOTUS? I know I didn't, not since this African Kenyan got voted into office and even before that since the Joe the Plumber incident.
If anything, I would have been very surprised if it was anything besides what happened, and then having his "father" (kept calling him 'my son' so what are we to infer from that, huh?) coming on after that.
I didn't see what Ahmadinnerjacket said, no need to, it'll be the same BS that we've heard from him. Sorry SOB should have been arrested and tried upon arrival to this country for his involvment with the hostage crisis during the Carter years.
I've been trying not to be angry, hoping against hope that people will get the idea that Soetoro is the sorriest president ever, but unless a revolution is started against this guy especially after he SURRENDERED to the world at large, we are going to be completely screwed and anything resembling our country's spirit will be all but dissolved.
Dammit to Teller's deepest hell, I'm PISSED at this crap, and not enough is happening to stop these despots that are in the oft-not-occupied White House and controlling Congress. What's it going to take?
Sorry, this crap is getting old.
-Jon
Seriously, are you guys
September 23, 2009 - 21:57 ET by Barry BondsSeriously, are you guys going to be crying for the entire 8 years?
Don't Take The Bait
September 23, 2009 - 21:59 ET by Sergeant ROCKEOM
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Rock... OK...I'm out of
September 23, 2009 - 22:11 ET by bigtimerRock...
OK...I'm out of the loop on this one...EOM stand for?
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
bigtimer
September 23, 2009 - 22:13 ET by Sergeant ROCKEnd Of Message.. forget where I got that from.. maybe commo training or something.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Rock... Thank you kind
September 23, 2009 - 22:17 ET by bigtimerRock...
Thank you kind sir.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
I've been called a lot of things here..
September 23, 2009 - 22:21 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. so, you take that back. And I expect an apology thread started by you promptly!
Thanks in advance.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
LMAO... You owe me a key
September 23, 2009 - 22:25 ET by bigtimerLMAO...
You owe me a key board Rock...talk about a Spew Alert needed ahead of time!
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
It will ship..
September 23, 2009 - 22:28 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. as soon as I see that thread!!
Don't make me give chase!
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
No, unlike you with your
September 23, 2009 - 22:03 ET by Scuba DudeNo, unlike you with your mood swings from the roids we know that the thieves and crooks in Congress will be voted out in 2010 bringing in fiscal conservatives to undo the damage Pelosi, Reid, Frank, Dodd et al have done to this country.
Then we can expect the lame duck LOTUS to sulk in the White House as the tide of socialism is turned back and the era of Carter II ends on 01/20/2013.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
01-20-2013
September 23, 2009 - 22:05 ET by Free StinkerScoob - LOTUS ??
I'm not familiar with that acronym.
"President Obama is learning on the job and it shows." --Boris Epshteyn
I created it the other week
September 23, 2009 - 22:06 ET by Scuba DudeI created it the other week after his speech to Congress. It stands for Liar of the United States.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
Scoob - thanks. I may
September 23, 2009 - 22:23 ET by Free StinkerScoob - thanks.
I may stick with CBOTUS, but I like LOTUS.
What a jerk
September 23, 2009 - 20:36 ET by general companySo Katie, when did we go it alone? Dont suggest Iraq you hypocrite, we documented 9 years of violations by Iraq, we got a Resolution pass condeming them from the UN, the UN for cripes sake. Both houses voted in favor in true bipartisain fashion. And something around 30-40 countries particapated. So what the heck are you talking about Kate?
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
how to lose allies and appease enemies
September 23, 2009 - 20:48 ET by candanceIn these short few months TOTUS has been in office, he sold Poland to the Russians, Israel to Palestine, and the people of Honduras to an illegal dictator.
It feels good to be as "enlightened" as the French.
USAF versus IAF
September 23, 2009 - 20:59 ET by Sergeant ROCKDon't forget Obama's dumb@ss 'advisor' suggesting that we should engage IAF plane, should they attack Iranian nuke sites.
HOORAY! for World Peace!
Idiots..
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
I know our military is top
September 23, 2009 - 22:37 ET by Dan The Man 2I know our military is top notch and will follow distasteful orders if need be, however, if they are given an order to intercept a raid to Iran would they give it 100% if they knew?
USAF versus IAF
September 25, 2009 - 05:02 ET by Sergeant ROCKI would think that our guys would get 'lost' or take the wrong route or something. Some sort of 'whoops'.
What I want to know is, is this actually being considered?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Another lie from Obama; we
September 23, 2009 - 21:06 ET by robert108Another lie from Obama; we have always invited all nations that want to shun totalitarianism to join us, by freeing their people.
Unlike Obama, President Bush was not a panderer to terrorists and slaveowners.
Yea Robert
September 23, 2009 - 21:25 ET by general companySome lib needs to remind me how many folks Obama ever freed, buy the standard Bush set, he needs only 50 million more.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
On O'Reilly tonight,
September 23, 2009 - 21:09 ET by robert108On O'Reilly tonight, Michelle Malkin called Obama "the groveler in Chief". Very funny, and true.
robert... Definitely
September 23, 2009 - 21:20 ET by bigtimerrobert...
Definitely going to have to catch the rerun of that, as well as Hannity tonight.
Thanks for the heads up.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Obama's rhetoric versus his record.........
September 23, 2009 - 22:07 ET by big.league.sliderObama says as long as he is President, the U.S. won't "go it alone". Unfortunately, not one single leader of a free, democratic country seems interested in helping him with the hard work currently going on in Afghanistan or Iraq. G.W. Bush was constantly maligned by the left as a unilateralist, hated by the rest of the world. But Bush was able to put together and maintain a meaningful coalition of 39 countries (each contributing at various times) to go after the extremists in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Obama, who the left ostensibly claims is a transformational world diplomat and universally beloved and respected , has not managed to convince a single democratic government to contribute to the ongoing war on terror. In fact, in his nine months as President, his only foreign policy action of consequence has been to give our loyal and faithful allies in Poland and the Czech Republic the old Neville
"The problem with political jokes is they get elected." -Henry Cate VII (?)
Does anyone remember Neville Chamberlain?
September 23, 2009 - 22:45 ET by JimcinscHe was the British Prime Minister who attempted to appease Adolph Hitler. History has shown that PM Chamberlain failed miserably.
It's been said that those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it.
President Obama's track record as a student of Marxism and socialism shows that he's a devotee to social systems that have been proven to be failures over and over again. If a system of thought proves to be a failure, why follow it?
Is Mr. Obama the USA's Neville Chamberlain?
History, once again, will prove the truth of this debacle of "leadership."
"...reaching out to new friends and old foes."
September 24, 2009 - 02:07 ET by TNJimUmmm, OK, but how about old friends, like, I dunno, Great Britain?
fishy commentary
September 24, 2009 - 06:45 ET by konoWhy is it every time I see Couric these days, I feel like breaking out the rod and tackle box? Is it just me, or is she looking more large-mough-bass-like every day?
Wish I was any good with PhotoShop -- it should be pretty easy to enhance that look by dropping the corners of her mouth down toward the earlobes just a bit more....
Couric
September 24, 2009 - 10:09 ET by 2SloIn some instances, her pictures remind me of Hillary
C...wonder if they may be related?
Wow!
September 24, 2009 - 09:22 ET by onewiseguyKatie Couric has gotten BUTT UGLY.
Katie Reno
September 24, 2009 - 09:28 ET by richardsjnaaDoes anyone else think she's morphing into Janet Reno? I mean, look at her!
Chris Matthews!
September 24, 2009 - 11:07 ET by slickwillie2001I think she is morphing into Chris Matthews. Same color hair, same style, same makeup, same beady eyes, same rose-colored glasses.
Hey, Katie the news bimbette, this is what a REAL UN speech is:
September 24, 2009 - 16:11 ET by R D Helmhttp://hotair.com/ar...
Next to Bibi, Obama is a spineless p*ssy.
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
Re Bamster
September 24, 2009 - 16:36 ET by slickwillie2001He really is a very prissy man, isn't he?
Dave... Exactly right...I
September 24, 2009 - 16:50 ET by bigtimerDave...
Exactly right...I heard a lot of the speech today as well, he minces no words, says exactly what he means, with class and conviction.
Something the enemy within despise.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Couric still works for CBS? Who knew?
September 24, 2009 - 16:15 ET by stage9Is this the same UN speech where Mahadi Obama rebuked Israel for having the audacity to defend herself from the terroist nations surrounding her?
View the following map. Tell me, who is threatening whom?
http://img123.images...
"If God is dead, somebody is going to have to take his place. It will
be megalomania or erotomania, the drive for power or the drive for
pleasure, the clenched fist or the phallus, Hitler or Hugh Hefner."
— Malcolm Muggeridge
Look,
September 24, 2009 - 16:44 ET by American.Patriotshe probably hasn't had a thrill in several years. If she gets her rocks off swooning for POTUS, what harm can it do?
After all, there are only 2-3 people who watch this twit.