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AS WORLD leaders and international organizations rush to rescue Hamas, Israel faces complex bat tlefield challenges - while fearing a stab in the back from the incoming Obama administration. Israel's leaders are asking themselves two questions: Is the cost of sending sufficient ground forces into Gaza just too high? And, upon his inauguration on Jan. 20, will President Obama undercut Israel's counterterror offensive before its goals have been reached?
Will he? Is Obama about to stab America's strongest Middle East ally in the back and thus radically change the political calculus in the region, or is the Post overstated this concern?
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→ Israel Fears Obama?
January 4, 2009 - 10:49 ET by Cool ArrowI don't think they fear him so much as suspect he's an empty shirt.
He'll be siding with his buddies in about 15 days.
Israel knows, and so do we.
CA, I fear you are
January 4, 2009 - 10:54 ET by thebutlerdiditCA,
I fear you are right, but I am praying he is just keeping quiet because he knows that he will do something the left won't like and he wants to drop the bomb after the inauguration. At least that's what I am hoping. If that is his plan, then I hope Israel bombs the hell out of the Hamas for the next 15 days straight.
I think the article
January 4, 2009 - 11:41 ET by RESTLESS 1hit the nail on the head. I don't think "that one" will be "pro-Islam" as much as he just doesn't know what to do. This is what happens when one tries to please all of the people, all of the time, and has no core principles.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
It is going to get real
January 4, 2009 - 15:37 ET by ahusserCrowded under that bus.
All Obama's administration has to do is become more "neutral" towards Israel rather than an active ally like now. This more 'neutral' stance will change the strategic balance in the region.
I fear that if Israel feels isolated and alone (Seems like that is the lefty world's plan already) they will become more fearful for their survival and will answer these perceived threats with extreme force. I would venture to say that Tehran and Damascus will be the first to go in any pre-emptive strike.
Change: When the winds of change blow hard enough, the most trivial of things can become deadly projectiles. From a Poster
UN Resolution
January 4, 2009 - 10:51 ET by ThisnThatDoes anyone think Obama would have rejected the UN resolution calling for a false cease-fire yesterday. Only the U.S. was against this, for good reasons -- including, it gave Hamas an "out" without requiring anything from them in return. Obama would have caved; President Bush stood by Israel.
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I'm expecting President
January 4, 2009 - 10:55 ET by motherbeltI'm expecting President Obama to call upon "both sides" to "end the cycle of violence."
How breathtakingly original!
January 4, 2009 - 10:58 ET by BlondeThat's some change, huh?
→ Soothing words
January 4, 2009 - 10:58 ET by Cool ArrowHe'll ask them to "show restraint".
And all will be well - - - for Hamas.
But as he does so, he and
January 4, 2009 - 11:02 ET by ThisnThatBut as he does so, he and his surregates will make comments about "the innocent civilians killed", and "Israel's aggression and overreaction", and the "humanitarian needs", and "Palistenian, Palistenian, Palistenian -- everything".
Wanna bet he never mentions "Hamas" and "Terrorist" in the same sentence?
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"Terrorist"
January 4, 2009 - 11:07 ET by Blondeapparently is not in The One's hyper-brilliant vocabulary.
More like
January 4, 2009 - 14:30 ET by DragonsbreathI'm expecting President Obama to call upon "both sides" to "pray like good Christians ."
“We Americans were d@mn tired of being thought of as dumb, by the rest of the world. So we went to
the polls in November and removed all doubt.” Y’all have fun now y’hear.
Not to change the subject so soon
January 4, 2009 - 10:57 ET by BlondeBut I found this over at Drudge this a.m., and just had to laugh.
The inept Jimmuh Cahtah strikes again....seems his Habitat Homes are falling down. Go figure.
→ Now that's funny
January 4, 2009 - 11:02 ET by Cool ArrowEight years later it is better known for cockroaches, mildew and mysterious
skin rashes.
I hope they sue the heck out of Jimmah for impersonating a carpenter.
But he got away with impersonating a President for 4 years.
I'm not defending Carter,
January 4, 2009 - 11:27 ET by thebutlerdiditI'm not defending Carter, but most of the Habitat houses are well built. I know some have a good bit of volunteer work done by teens, etc, but most are pretty good. The real problem is that some people just can't have houses. They don't do any upkeep, any maintenance or cleaning, whatsoever. They end up trashing the houses they are practically given, and then complain. Don't get me wrong, I think there is a problem with the houses in the article that are built on a garbage dump site, but most of the houses end up like those "given" to people that couldn't afford them through F&F. When realtors go to resell some of them, they have a hard time getting anyone to come in to clean and repair them, they are so gross.Some people just weren't meant to own homes.
tbdi
January 4, 2009 - 11:31 ET by sherylsimsI absolutely agree and also want to add that when you don't pay for something you don't have the appreciation for it that you would if you had to make a payment every month for most of the rest of your life. The difference between owning and renting isn't the only issue, it is a difference between pride of ownership and the character that would enable you to buy property in the first place.
Carter's stupidity
January 4, 2009 - 11:39 ET by BlondeWas putting the development on top of a garbage dump. Sheer stupidity.
Actually, I was involved in HforH locally. The people who buy the homes (at that time, anyway) were mostly very low income, lots of single moms, actually. But they have to "invest" 500 hours of sweat equity (IIRC) in their homes, or other HH homes, and had to have stable jobs, before they could get thier (subsidized) loans. I have alot more respect for them than for these bailout babies who bought homes they knew they couldn't afford, and it's sad to see one's hopes and dreams vaporize on a cloud of garbage. Thank you Jimmuh!
Blonde
January 4, 2009 - 11:47 ET by sherylsimsI have to admit, I don't know the details of Habitat for Humanity, but when we lived in Oklahoma (many years ago) there was a program that allowed lower income people to own reposessed homes based only on recommendation from a pastor. (And proof of their low income status.) We knew a family who qualified, and were allowed to buy a beautiful three bedroom/two bathroom house, good neighborhood, huge back yard, for one dollar. I have to admit I was a little jealous at the time. One year later, that house was a stinky dump and the family had moved out due to divorce and some drug-related debts. It just made me sick to my stomach that they were given something so MANY people would have really appreciated and they didn't.
Oh yeah....
January 4, 2009 - 12:06 ET by BlondeThe road to hell is paved with the best of intentions....and as we are going to learn, by democrats and their never ending unintended consequences.
(Just had to throw that link up, Blazer reminded me about it the other day...best 30 seconds ever).
Yea Blonde, Carter also gave us the CRA's
January 4, 2009 - 11:54 ET by upcountrywaterA real double dose...
FREEDOM
(D)
Barrack Hussein Obama will stab Israel in the back
January 4, 2009 - 11:02 ET by c5thenjust as easily as he played the race card in his campaign.
This is precisely the reason that Israel decided that they had to go NOW, rather than later. After the 20th of January, Israel will have no support in the UN, no support in the diplomatic world and they will be truely on their own.
Hey, I got the wrong "CHANGE"!
Alan Keyes / Sarah Palin - 2012
No support?
January 4, 2009 - 11:12 ET by ThisnThatIf Obama withdraws support, or tries to establish "equivalence", it would be a great time for a leading Republican to pop up and begin a 4-year counterattack against him. How about Sarah Palin? She could lead the charge and really establish some creditionals over the next 4 years. We need someone to take charge here.
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The big 0 will cancel out ordnance orders..
January 4, 2009 - 11:05 ET by upcountrywaterWhat would Carter do?
What do democrats do in general, sample
FREEDOM
(D)
That video of Newt has
January 4, 2009 - 11:15 ET by motherbeltThat video of Newt has surfaced in other threads..I love it....plain words, no sugar-coating, no fancy euphemisms like to make us feel better about desertion.
They will be massacred. Plain and simple. We need more of that.
yea mb That video was in my tagline at one point.
January 4, 2009 - 11:49 ET by upcountrywaterNewt, knows history..
If Israel runs out of conventional ordnance... well then it's E = mc2 .
FREEDOM
(D)
Jackson
January 4, 2009 - 11:17 ET by iveseenitallJesse Jerkson let the cat out of the bag during the campaign. Barry will not support "Zionism". And when it happens, what will the American Jews do? They supported 'ol Barry. Will "I told you so" be enough? Too late.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Same as always,
January 4, 2009 - 11:51 ET by RESTLESS 1"And when it happens, what will the American Jews do?"
This may come as a shock, but they will vote democrat. No matter how many times I see it, it still boggles my mind how, Jews and Blacks, (who seem at odds most of the time), especially, vote for the party that most contradicts their best interests.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Well, we really have no
January 4, 2009 - 11:13 ET by RR GOPWell, we really have no clear idea of what Obama will do concerning the Middle East. Given the content we know of from the seemingly forgotten LA Times tape of The One at Khalidi's going away party, I would say that Israel is not going to get the support they've gotten historically from the U.S....but, on the surface they will...kinda.
Because not even The One can afford to piss off the Jewish voters over here-compared to Muslims, there's simply a heck of a lot more of them and they are more established, and have more political/economic clout.
A big question is also whether Obama is a Shiite or Sunni? That would make a difference as well.
One of the 24% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 89% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
That is going to be a
January 4, 2009 - 11:55 ET by jistincaseThat is going to be a mystery. One thing that you could probably say is that his silence on the issue so far was a green light for Israel to go ahead with the operations. He has too many things to worry about at the moment and if they can defeat Hamas before he gets in then that is one less thing to worry about for him. I really expect him to take the wishy washy approach to the situation and try to appease everyone all the while trying to look like he is on that groups side. No matter the cost America needs to stand by Israel for as goes Israel so goes the world.
Says it all doesn't it?
January 4, 2009 - 11:57 ET by a12iggymomTHE AUDACITY Of HOPE by Barack Hussain Obama
* He wrote "I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."
Another way of looking at it.....
January 4, 2009 - 12:02 ET by Prester JohnWould our Arab "allies" be particularly thrilled with a US president who had the middle name of Feinstein or Blumenthal?
Liberals legacy - Hope, Grope and Dope
January 4, 2009 - 12:09 ET by Retired GeekBarack Obama = 'Hope'
Bill Clinton = 'Grope'
Jimmy Carter = 'Dope'
This does NOT include the Liberal genuis of Al Gore, Dennis Kuchinch, Maxine Waters, Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.
What a group!
Harry & Blago
January 4, 2009 - 12:21 ET by CaringwhiteguyHarry Reid, that paragon of virtue, has been fudgingly denying the Chicago Sun-Times story that he "suggested" Gov. Blago not appoint a black person to fill the seat of BHO. Blago's people have put out that story.
http://www.suntimes....
Of course one might wonder whether the Feds have Harry & Blago on tape. My guess is that they do. US Attorney Fitzgerald has intimated he probably knows if the TP in the Governor's executive potty is under or over-rolled. Fitzy,who so openly pointed out all Blago's four-letter words a few weeks back, owes us all disclosure if there is one other four-letter word (REID) in his archives. Release of such information might make things even more interesting.
protest with no good outcome
January 4, 2009 - 12:30 ET by TjexciteWhat I would like to see is what kind of protest would happen if the Anti-Israel vs. Anti-Prop 8 vs. Pro-Obama. Who knows how it would turn out.
The Anti-Israel would hate the Gay marriage crowed and the gay marriage would hate Anti-Israel once they found out they do not support gay marriage or gays in any capacity. The Pro-Obama would end up split. they can not be Anti-Israel vis a vis Pro-Islam and yet support gay marriage or pretty much all the left stand for at the same time. But then again they are the left so what they support can change day to day. When the Anarchist and the Communist have to team up to get the numbers someone is missing something.
Even days out I am still disturbed by the protest for Hamas in the US. Either they just started to get that ville or I have lived a sheltered life and thanks to the net it is finally getting out and the protests have always been that ville
Long live George W. Bush liberator of millions.
Travolta
January 4, 2009 - 12:36 ET by JDWI found nothing on the site concerning the incident so I am posting here.
First, I hope the autopsy reveals the young man was using an anti-seizure drug(s) and their religious beliefs were not preventing such.
Seizures cannot be controlled without medical assistance both in the case of scripts and advice. This boy had no business using either a bathtub nor a hot tub. Any epileptic going into a seizure will experience the same.
JDW
DAILY WAVE
Whatever else you think, your mother and my mother are both mothers
JDW
January 4, 2009 - 13:30 ET by BlondeI just heard a little blurb.
What I find entirely disgusting is the incessant media speculation about the Travolta's, their child and his medical condition(s), and the circumstances surrounding Jett's death.
I wish the media would just shut up and respect these parents' privacy, who after all, just lost a child. I wouldn't wish that on anyone, and to have the media pile on is obscene.
Privacy
January 4, 2009 - 13:59 ET by JDWThe autism is hard to believe. Leaving such an individual alone under those circumstances... I agree, it is a total guess.
There was a seizure. As I said epileptics do not use hot tubs nor bathtubs, they are told to take showers for this very reason, even if on medication.
All life is precious and none can be replaced. If a handful of these people could learn and practice a few guidelines, something valuable could come out of this tragedy. As horrid as the news media is, maybe they can help.
JDW
DAILY WAVE
Whatever else you think, your mother and my mother are both mothers
Jett Travolta
January 4, 2009 - 14:41 ET by littlemissmuffinJett Travolta had Kawasaki disease. Here's an article from FOX:
http://www.foxnews.c...
I didn't realize the Travolta's were Scientologists.
Remembering little Caylee Anthony (2005-2008). May justice be served.
Invasion Of Privacy
January 4, 2009 - 18:32 ET by JDWIt starts here.
The disease you refer to has no affect on seizures. What's your point?
JDW
DAILY WAVE
Whatever else you think, your mother and my mother are both mothers
I was
January 4, 2009 - 18:45 ET by littlemissmuffinI was merely stating a couple of facts from the article. I wasn't trying to make a point. Since the Travolta's are a quiet couple, I was surprised to find out they were Scientologists.
Remembering little Caylee Anthony (2005-2008). May justice be served.
Travolta is one of the
January 5, 2009 - 07:17 ET by motherbeltTravolta is one of the best-known Scientologists.
In fact, they got into Scientology when Jett was diagnosed with Kawasaki at 2. Travolta credits Scientology with the resurgence of his career years ago.
And no, I don't read People, etc. Just sfuff I've seen and heard over time. LOL
Did anyone else just see Michael Steele on Fox?
January 4, 2009 - 12:41 ET by BlondeAs they were signing off, the interviewer mentioned Michael Steele might be the new leader of the RNC (I think I heard that)....anyone else?
Also, I must say, the slavering over The One is entirely misplaced. Michael Steele had on a black turtleneck with a gray blazer, he looked stupendously cool.
blonde -- you're okay
January 4, 2009 - 13:04 ET by Jack Bauerblonde -- you're okay with the chrome dome, as a female?
Someone should ask Biden whether he passes his blackman "clean and articulate" test!
Thankfully, Steele has the intellect and substance to match the cool. He's pretty good at communicating that clearly, and with wit.
He would be a major step forward for the Repbublicans trying to regroup and refocus. From what I've seen he sounds conservative. Hope that's true.
Oh sure, Jack
January 4, 2009 - 13:13 ET by BlondeAnd those who sport them proudly, rather than those dreadful comb-overs. He looked better today than Obama on his best day in a beach bunny outfit.
And Steele is conservative, I hope he picks up the ball and runs with it. He's become a bit of a regular on Fox....so watch and enjoy.
Friends in Jerusalem
January 4, 2009 - 12:50 ET by StarAZSome of my most through dissections of Obama come from internet friends who live in Israel. Many there are not guzzling the Hopeychangey Juice.
Israel
January 4, 2009 - 12:54 ET by sccSusan /
Israel is sending a message to everyone, stating that they will act in a unilateral fashion to protect their country and citizens. They do not need permission from any country, nor do they seek or want it. The IDF is very well trained and very dedicated to the preservation of the Jewish State.
Reid on MTP
January 4, 2009 - 13:11 ET by jaywlThis was posted in the Sports Thread, somehow. So here it is in a proper thread.
The more I see of Harry Reid the more I want him front and center
talking his little head off. He spent the first 10 minutes of MTP
digging a hole with blacks. He admitted and confirmed every slight to
the supporters of black elected politicians in Illinois that he has
been accused of making in the past week. He contradicted himself and
came across as just a scheming, crass politico. Then! After stabbing
himself over and over he told Gregory that there might be a way Burris
will be seated after all! Not only have the Dems created and sustained
a self made fiasco, but Reid now may seat a BLACK MAN after telling
Blago to only appoint white women. What an idiot.
The rest of MTP (except for the roundtable with its opportunities
for Bush Bashing) was filled with more twisted idiocies from the mouth
of Reid. I thought I would praise Gregory, but, in the end he saved me.
He asked Reid about his comments on Pres. Bush being the worst
President in history. Reid responded with statements accusing Bush of
trying to destroy Social Security and Medicare. I thought Bush was the
President that shepherded the expansion of Medicare to include
prescription drug coverage. Whether or not one thinks that was a good
thing, it certainly was not destroying Medicare, except in Reid's small
head. He showed again what a small man he is.
Richardson withdraws
January 4, 2009 - 13:42 ET by BlondeFrom the Commerce Secretary position.
LOL.....change indeed.
Corrupt pols leaping like lemmings off the Obama ship....wait, was that rats and a sinking ship?
The "lefty" spun it as another "distraction for Obama"....he's going to be one distracted fella by innauguration day.
Blonde
January 4, 2009 - 13:46 ET by littlemissmuffinCan you give us a link? Would sure like to read this.
Remembering little Caylee Anthony (2005-2008). May justice be served.
J, here's one from Drudge.
January 4, 2009 - 13:56 ET by R D HelmFunny, one rat has already abandoned the good ship PEBO, and it hasn't even left the dock.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -Because enough is enough.
lmm
January 4, 2009 - 13:58 ET by BlondeI heard it on Fox....nothing up on their site yet.
Give it an hour or two.
It's on now, again.
<edit> Dave's got you covered. Thanks, D!
Thanks Dave and Blonde
January 4, 2009 - 14:34 ET by littlemissmuffinAppreciate the link, Dave.
Remembering little Caylee Anthony (2005-2008). May justice be served.
This is too rich!!!!!
January 4, 2009 - 14:48 ET by BEGRUNTHow many more appointee's will "withdraw", under a cloud of suspicion??? Is the Hildabeast next, with all of Slicks funny money??? PEBO is going to be one busy guy!!
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
New Year's resolution "Blogging"
January 4, 2009 - 15:39 ET by lareePlease Check Me Out...you tease em with the Eye Candy get em coming back for more:)
http://youhavetobeth...
I have dozens of relatives
January 4, 2009 - 16:45 ET by respectfulconservativeI have dozens of relatives in Israel, including several cousins in the army, but I feel this ground offensive is a terrible idea (as does most of the civilized world).
Hamas is a terrible group with proclaimed values that make my hair stand on end. Their rocket attacks are inexcusable breach of the ceasefire.
As a democracy, however, Israel should be taking the moral high ground and it has not. Israel's actions have killed over 500 including more than 60 civilians, compared to the handful of Israelis killed by Hamas rockets. I hold Israel to a higher standard because I love it. They have a right to take out rocket attackers but they have no right to kill civilians.
DisrespectfulLiberal
January 4, 2009 - 17:10 ET by choselife3xCrept cautiously out of the rabbit warren and sniffed the air. Leaving his dozens of relatives behind to face the merciless enemy he lolloped towards the shelter of the trees. Unbeknownst to him, he was headed directly toward a pack of hungry wolves. Tsk. Tsk. Shoulda stayed underground.
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
Israel's actions have
January 4, 2009 - 19:18 ET by ThisnThatIsrael's actions have killed over 500 including more than 60 civilians, compared to the handful of Israelis killed by Hamas rockets
They [Israel] have a right to take out rocket attackers but they have no right to kill civilians
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You are correct, once again
January 4, 2009 - 21:34 ET by BDYou are correct, once again the critic of Isreali action complaints focus on the fact that Isreal is just too damn efficient. If only...
THis individual even complains that 500 Hamas Terrorists were whacked at a cost of 50-60 civilians. WELL THEN HAMAS COME OUT FROM HIDING UNDER THE CIVILIANS and get it on like men.
Arguing with them makes me feel aged since they are so mentally immature.
Hamas can STOP this war. So
January 4, 2009 - 21:40 ET by Clear thinkerHamas can STOP this war. So why don't they?
Hamas has been responsible for every civilian death on both sides of the border since this started. Hamas are nothing more than nose dribble from a rabid Pig.
WWF Is Lying To The Public
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"As a democracy, however,
January 4, 2009 - 22:38 ET by ckc1227"I have dozens of relatives in Israel, including several cousins in the
army, but I feel this ground offensive is a terrible idea (as does most
of the civilized world)."
Funny how the civilized world never seems to have a problem with Hamas lobbing rockets at random into civilian neighborhoods, or blowing up buses, restaurants, night clubs, etc. via suicide bombers. No, the world is only concerned when Israel tries to stop such things. Who really has their morals screwed up?
"As a democracy, however, Israel should be taking the moral high ground
and it has not. Israel's actions have killed over 500 including more
than 60 civilians, compared to the handful of Israelis killed by Hamas
rockets."
They are taking the moral high ground by defending their citizens. It would be immoral to not do so.
By the way, wonder how many of those "civilians" voted to elect Hamas, the terrorist organization that leads the Palestinian territory? They knew what Hamas was all about, and they elected them anyway.
"Libs never let you down. You don't have to talk to one very long before the stupid comes out."
Respectable Conservative
January 4, 2009 - 17:24 ET by sccSusan
I too do not want to hear of civillian deaths. Hamas has no concern for the Palestinian people that elected them. They hide their weapons in schools, private homes, mosques, etc. They use their citizens as human shields. How is Israel supposed to get rid of the rocket attackers in this situation AND avoid civillian deaths?
→ And furthermore
January 4, 2009 - 17:33 ET by Cool ArrowThese "citizens" have a nasty habit of feeding and lodging Hamas.
Well, wouldja look at that!
January 4, 2009 - 17:43 ET by choselife3xLogic and common sense blow irrational idiocy to smithereens.
Just another day at Newsbusters.....
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
Richardson was the first to bow out, will Broom Hilda be next?
January 4, 2009 - 20:20 ET by R D HelmIt appears the SEC STATE wanna-be might have a little 'splainin' to do.
All part of that transparency thing, dontcha know. :-)
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -Because enough is enough.
RD -- it did cross my
January 4, 2009 - 20:26 ET by Jack BauerRD -- it did cross my devious mind last week, that the whole Clinton pick (which is still totally bizarre on all levels) was made under the knowledge that her baggae and her husband's baggage would force her to bow out.
What better way for Obama to neutralize the Clintons for good than a glaring public humiliation.
Though maybe I'm way too cynical
Unlikely
January 4, 2009 - 22:07 ET by CaringwhiteguyJB - How I wish it were so, but I don't think BHO is that smart. Afterall, he and all his little helpers have thus far been outmaneuvered by Governor Blago, a typical Chicago Democrat Machine thug. (forget for the moment that BHO is just a Chicago Democrat Machine thug too, which actually makes it an intramural battle).
The scary part will come when BHO gets outmaneuvered by Putin, Hu Jintao, and various other slimeballs from every other continent. Thank God he'll have Joe Biden at his side.
"Thank God he'll have Joe
January 4, 2009 - 22:45 ET by choselife3x"Thank God he'll have Joe Biden at his side."
I don't know whether to laugh or cry......
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
Hell yeah Obami is going to
January 4, 2009 - 20:58 ET by ConservativeRexHell yeah Obami is going to stab Israel in the back.
Israel had better get done what it's got to get done pretty quick. It's time Israel stopped whinning about how the arabs keep threating to do them harm and kick their asses once and for all time.
I believe Obami does not have Israels best interest at heart. So they had better handle it.
If SOBama attempts to
January 4, 2009 - 22:32 ET by Delsaput a knife in Israel's back, It will give Israel the chance to tell SOBama and his crew to F OFF.
Finally, Israel can let the world and SOBama know she will defend her GOD given RIGHT to EXIST.
Israel doesn't have to say, "Mother may I", to defend herself and personally, I can't wait for Israel to give SOBama the F U salute
Reid/Gregory/Meet the Press/Noel, Mark, Warner...anybody?
January 4, 2009 - 23:33 ET by bigtimerI am really surprised there is nothing here today at all regarding Reid with Gregory on Meet the Press this morning.
Anybody else catch it?
Gregory, being Gregory did a pretty good job regarding the Surge, the War is Lost, but for me, the best part was regarding Blago/Burris was Reid's phone call to Blago about only desiring white females to be named as Senator to replace O, no black congressmen....Duckworth and Lisa Mattington (sp) were who he wanted named, Reid did his usual dance, Gregory said "you do know this is probably on tape"....blah blah blah...
I love this, it is going to get better and better...but can you imagine if this was the Majority Leader of the Senate with an R after his name what the msm would be doing now...24/7.
I really am surprised nothing is being said about any of this anywhere.
Btw...on this interview, Reid would NEVER admit he was wrong about his words saying this war is lost...or the surge worked, it was infuriating, but he is a despicable little man with no soul as far as I am concerned.
Here is a link to get anyone where they want if interested in any of it.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT
January 4, 2009 - 23:48 ET by Noel SheppardBT,
I watched it, and didn't see anything I wanted to write about. Might have just been my mood. Have to go back to work tomorrow after some time off, and I'm not looking forward to it. :-( ns
Sorry... Must have been
January 4, 2009 - 23:51 ET by bigtimerSorry...
Must have been just me and my mood.
Have fun tomorrow.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT
January 5, 2009 - 00:47 ET by Noel SheppardBT,
Maybe I should explain better. I really wasn't in the mood to write today. In case you hadn't noticed, I take very few days off here. I only went into my office three days the past couple of weeks, but contributed here every day. My son commented last night that he thought I was spending too much time in front of the computer during his vacation.
Any way, after getting the open threads up while watching "Reliable Sources," I started watching "This Week," and didn't see anything there that grabbed me. "MTP" came on, and nothing jumped out at me that made me immediately want to write about. Frankly, Reid makes me sick. I can't believe someone that unintelligent and dishonest could be Majority Leader. Beyond this, I wrote what I thought was a solid piece about his potential racism pertaining to Obama's empty seat yesterday, and it didn't get as much attention on the Net as I expected. So, I wasn't really excited about writing another article about him today. Make sense?
So, I mentally bookmarked a couple of sections in the interview, and watched "Matthews." When I saw him get another thrill up his leg, I put that together, posted it, and decided to watch football on my last "day off." ns
Frankly Noel,The Fearless
January 5, 2009 - 01:06 ET by bigtimerFrankly Noel,The Fearless Leader makes me sick too, as you well know by now, I have posted as such in various ways over the years... I wasn't being critical here, I was just surprised there was nothing about it here, that is all...Gregory pressing him on this, saying to him, you know this probably on tape ect...made me smile, Reid does what the sickening piece of lint always does....whisper/lie ect...Gregory actually did a good job with Reid and getting him to say the Surge worked (or didn't) ...all I am saying is I was surprised with Gregory being more aggressive, what is angering to me is the non-story about this from the msm had any of this been reversed with a repub majority leader all the way around, the press would be everywhere demanding to know if there was a way to get a transcript of the tape with Reid and Blago, filing FOIA ect...24/7, making sure to bring bias to the person until person stood down if he/she didn't answer their questions NOW ect.
You, kind sir, would not even begin to believe what kind of a Christmas Vacation I have had....ever.
I will forever leave it at that.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT
January 5, 2009 - 01:19 ET by Noel SheppardBT,
Actually, I too thought Gregory did a good job today. I was shocked that he brought up the racial issue with Reid, and pressed him about the surge. Absolutely shocked. Frankly, if I wrote anything about MTP today, it was going to be how Gregory pressed Reid.
Since you brought it up, was your vacation bad? ns
In answer to your last
January 5, 2009 - 01:32 ET by bigtimerIn answer to your last question...yep...only a fiction writer could write about it.
As to Gregory, I was very surprised about the whole interview compared to the very small previous shows he has had so far....he may well end up doing a great job...I didn't watch the last half with the nit-wit talking heads, (which I usually do) but skipped that today, I was just so surprised that the msm had nada about this, or here too...do not ever get me wrong, first thing I thought of was I bet NBs will have something about this today, (this was before I even had my coffee this morning) can't help it!
I never got here until very late today... so I just assumed there would be something about Gregory regarding all of this plus the job the did...let alone the rest of the msm, then again I had it to football in between things here, so didn't check all the time on the political stations I usually check...anyway, I hope something more comes of this, this is blatant racism if ever there was from the fearless leader, even if he says he says different, it is when it comes to the msm if it would be a repub.
On another note, I cannot believe when I saw Reid I didn't immediately turn the channel, but Stretch was doing such a good job for himself, I had to leave it there, glad I did too...for once.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Hey Noel... My profuse
January 5, 2009 - 02:04 ET by bigtimerHey Noel...
My profuse apologies...didn't see your blog post from the third of this month until just the last fifteen minutes, which was of course great regarding what we were talking about in some for on OT late this evening....just wanted to let you know.
I know you understand what I mean.
Later.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Yeah BT, I Just Read The Transcripts
January 5, 2009 - 00:03 ET by Asian Conon Gateway Pundit. Since Russert's passing I wouldn't disgrace his memory by tuning into MTP's downward spiral into oblivion. While I believe in respecting your elders, I wouldn't hesitate for a second in punching this prick in the nose. There needs to be a BETTER system in place for getting incompetant politicians out of office ala Gray Davis from CA.
I heard that Reid is worried about his seat come 2010. I would hope that the American people have the common sense to throw this POS out of office. Based on Obama's election and Murtha's reelection, it doesn't inspire me too much.
"For The First Time In My Life, I Am No Longer Proud Of My Country Because It Seems Like, Socialism Has Made A Comeback"
AC... What Reid got away
January 5, 2009 - 00:16 ET by bigtimerAC...
What Reid got away with this morning was outrageous as far as I am concerned via the msm, Lott got demoted, (not that I loved Lott a lot...hehehe) for his supposed racism of the private words he said to Thurmond at his what, 100th birthday party, yet Reid can go on national television, with the implications from what I heard Gregory say to him that he, Reid via telephone call before this scandal came to light mind you when this all took place, wanted Blago to NOT send him any black congress-critters, just the two gals I mentioned above...
We would hear screaming from the msm 24/7 if this was reversed calling for the repubs head to step down claiming outright, blatant RACISM!
For me...INFURIATING hypocrisy...and I hope at least Rush Limbaugh mentions this tomorrow...and a few others I listen to via radio air waves.
It can't be just me...it's my story and I'm sticking to it.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Yeah, The MSM's & Democrats Hypocrisy Knows No Bounds,
January 5, 2009 - 01:03 ET by Asian ConOff the top of my head, I can recite half a dozen instances of equally outrageous double standards of racism.
Michael Steele, when he was running for some office, they "liberals" were passing out Oreo cookies at his rallies. The implication being, he was a sellout, black on the outside and white on the inside.
I believe it is JC Watts, I'm not sure, who is married to a white woman. Congresswoman Diane Watson told Watts that he married a white woman because he has no ethnic pride and he wants to be white. When confronted, with this statement, she was even more emphatic.
Shrillary said that the Repubs were running the White House like a plantation. You get the usual Powell, Rice is a sellout. So this kind of stuff just doesn't suprise me anymore.
"For The First Time In My Life, I Am No Longer Proud Of My Country Because It Seems Like, Socialism Has Made A Comeback"
Charles in Charge...Chuckie
January 5, 2009 - 01:39 ET by bigtimerCharles in Charge...Chuckie S. says so!
That is it folks...he has spoken!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Stop the Gaza Attacks
January 5, 2009 - 08:45 ET by ThisnThatI was watching Fox News this morning (8:30) and noticed this headline: "Arab states to ask U.N. to stop Gaza attacks".
When did these same Arab states ever ask the U.N. to stop the Hamas rocket attacks on Israel?
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