By NB Staff (Bio | Archive) January 16, 2009 - 09:59 ET
For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Bush says farewell.
Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence – a time set apart. Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey we have traveled together and the future of our Nation.
What did you think of his speech? How will he be remembered?
However, I do find it particulary dismaying that President Bush NOW is expressing many things he should have been saying about the media and Democrat opposition (one in the same) long, long ago.
Sorry to say, I did not get to watch it, nor did I think to record it. I will catch it later tho. I am sure the MSM will have plenty to say about it. No doubt, the NYT will print it in full, without commentary.
I think he will have a good legacy in 5 to 10 years when Amercians can fully appreciate what fruit his presidency has beared. Now the media is a different story. They will try to ruin the man every chance they get evern after he passes away.
History will judge him favorably, assuming the 1st Amendment, the Freedoms of Religion, Thought and Speech, will survive...
And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall. -- Edgar Allan Poe
This is where I disagree. Being the eternal pessimist that I am, if the liberals get their way, history will be rewritten so that 9/11 looks like Bush's fault, that hurricane Katrina bears heavy on Bush's shoulders, and the economic crash (if it can be called that) is entirely Bush's fault.
And of course, the MSM will do this forever and always.
Yes, it is a distinct possibility that your scenario may also come to pass if our fundamental 1st Amendment rights were ever compromised (and I believe they are threatened by leftist ideology).
And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall. -- Edgar Allan Poe
There are many decisions you made that I did not agree with in the past 8 years, but I am not going to focus on those today.
Thank you for making me feel safe after 911. The whole nation was afraid and you showed remarkable leadership right afterwards and brought the nation together unlike any President that I can remember.
Thank you for how classy you are being for welcoming in the new administration, even though I am sure it was not the one you wanted to win.
Most of all, many Americans, especially liberals have taken it for granted about the fact that we have not been attacked for 7 years. Thank you for keeping my family safe from these fanatics that want to destroy our way of life.
A bit off of our subject but I wanted to get this out to my friends in NC.
I have heard that Ripley Rand, son of NC Senate Majority Leader, Tony Rand (D) has the inside track on becoming the next US Attorney for the Eastern District. You probably will never hear the fact that Rand’s campaign for State Senator gave $10,000 to Obama’s campaign.
Kay Hagan, our new senator, is supposed to give Obama the name of Dewey Hudson for the same job. Hudson is the DA in Onslow County. You may recall seeing his face a lot during the Maria Lauderbach, the Marine that was killed and burned, investigation. It will be interesting to see if money does talk and BS walks.
One other point. During the campaign for senator, Hagan was beating Elizabeth Dole up over the $750 billion bailout. Seems now that she is all for the $350 billion that Bush released be given to Obama without any strings. I guess she is stupid enough to think that the Dems can now spend our money better than the RINOs could.
I really wanted to go and ask why he was here preaching to us while his family was fighting the windmills off his beloved Martha's Vineyard. He is not far from NJ where I understand there is a lot more pollution in the rivers than there is her in the Neuse. He need to clean up his own back yard.
I caught just the end of his remarks. What I saw last night and in his last press conference the other day made me wonder why that version of Bush 43 didn't show up more often.
Tuned into Chris Matthews immediately after the president finished.
After a minute, could I, I would've reached through cyberspace and slapped Matthews up side the head.
His first words were practically, "Bush came to Washington as a rich kid, a tabula rasa, no experience . . ."
Immediately, I thought: Have you no shame, Matthews? Could you at least have said one decent word about the outgoing president?
As for Mr. Tingle-Up-My-Leg-About-Obama, I felt embarrassed for his ignorance and numbed, decevied mind--that he could actually say a sitting governor of one of the country's largest states, a businessman, someone with military experience as a pilot came to D.C. without experience -- yet Barack Hussein Obama, he who causes sexual/physiological stirrings in Matthews' loins, quite literally is a textbook definition of tabula rasa.
Was reminded in that short minute why I rarely ever watch MSNBC or NBC or CBS or ABC or CNN or other liberal/leftist adverary/advocacy media outlets.
And why the liberals and leftists are insufferable navel-gazers and naysayers who lack common, civil courtesy--and suffer from terminal HUTA syndrome.
Matthews and Olberman are classless, small-minded "liberals, pehaps the worst of all the nutjobs in the media. Matthews is really sick, and Olbermann is a certified lunatic. I only wish their shrinks could tell all.
I didn't see these creatures last night. My BP is too high to be subjected to them. But, my brother called me after he heard what these smarmy two had to say and I thought he was going to shoot the TV. He was livid at both of their remarks. I told him, as I've said time and time again....KO has a very small penis, but Chris really likes it."
The eejits at the GOP should have been using Michael Steele sooner, if not in an actual elected position at least as an advisor. I don't know if Steele wants to get involved in campaigning, but he definitely has value to add to the GOP.
This past holiday season, Steele has subbed on the Bill Bennett radio show. In fact, he was the guest host this morning.
I like what I have heard so far. The GOP needs people that can communicate effectively, the message of what it means to be conservative. I think he can help with that.
...for keeping me, my family, and more importanly, this country safe. I shudder when thinking of how different these past 8 years may have been had Algore won the election.
Interesting interview. After admitting that she has an alcohol problem, Rosie projects her own psyche on to Ann Coulter.
"She's angry if you ask me. She's full of rage. When you see someone like that, you have to go back to what happened in their childhood... You don't know what went on in their household."
I will give her a bit of slack because I think her mother died at a time when Rosie needed a mother. But enough already. Rosie has enough money to hire a good therapist and work through her problems. Some people have gone through a lot more with a whole lot less.
I was so excited to see that Ann Coulter was going to speak at Radio City Music Hall. Then I saw that the other half of the event was Bill Maher. Couldn't they at least find someone that was close to Ann's intelligence level?
One thing I would like to mention here is Laura Bush. I think she has been a remarkable first Lady. Her support for her husband has been unwavering.
I will never forget when Bush addressed the nation after 9/11. I remember the look on Laura's face as she looked down at her husband as he was about to speak. You could see REAL concern there. She knew this speech was going to be tough for him to get through. She loves her husband, and it shows. I would like to thank her for giving our President sincere, loving support that I'm sure he needed during his Presidency.
Two things I disagreed with the President: Illegal immigration and his refusal to address the poison and venom by the media and jack asses like Harry Reid and that wild-eyed Nancy Pelosi. I wish he would have told them off sooner.
Nonetheless, the President is a true Texas gentleman, and we here in the Lone Star State are so proud to call him a fellow Texan. He's the kind of guy who will always open a door for a lady or stand when she walks into a room. Laura's a very lucky girl. They're both pretty lucky.
He's got a ton of class and honor and, ironically, I think that led to some of his loss in popularity. He simply would not defend himself to idiot accusations, not wanting to lower the presidential office to that level.
In general, though, the political left does not recognize class and character. I believe they look at these attributes as weaknesses to be exploited, which they did so effectively with Bush. The left has no principles to hold to, so they are more difficult to handle from a political perspective, much like it is difficult to defeat an enemy on the battlefied that hides behind women and children.
Thank you, Mr. President. You've kept us safe and always put America first, many times to your own detriment.
As I've asked before--- who would you choose to have at your back in times of danger?---President Bush ---or Barry Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, Algore, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, et.al? The choice is clear!
P.S. I've also asked where the President's "friends" were all these years. Never heard from the political poltroons, better known as RINOS.
....despite his dismal handling of immigration and government spending.
He took the fight to the enemy and kept us safe. If only he had taken the fight against the Dems and the MSM to the American people.
And shame on those Republicans who were more than happy to be seen with W during the 2002 and 2004 election campaigns, but who ran from him afterwards. What a bunch of spineless wonders (with a few exceptions) the Republican Party is.
It looks like Niger Innis is implying Roy Hobb is a racist. What, you say you didn't hear this on the MSM? Say it ain't so Roy Hobbs.
How could anyone allege someone associated with the Sundance Film Festival could be racist. I thought those stuck-up people are the greatest human rights activists ever. They'll sure tell you so.
In my opinion the stuck up people at the Sundance Film Festival could never have an actor as cool as Lee Van Cleef in any of their movies, because I think they are too stuck up.
THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009
Yeah, they even came up with a really spiffy name for it, too.
Here are come of the lowlights, compliments of Neal Boortz:
$3.1 billion for infrastructure projects on federal lands including improvements to visitor facilities, road and trail restoration, preservation of buildings of cultural and historic importance, rehabilitation of abandoned mines and oil fields, and environmental cleanup projects
$400 million for ready-to-go habitat restoration projects
$850 million for hazardous fuels removal and other efforts to prevent wildfires on public lands
$1 billion for 21st century classrooms, including computer and science labs and teacher technology training
$66 million for formula grants to states to provide services to homeless children including meals and transportation when high unemployment and home foreclosures have created an influx of homeless kids
$2 billion to provide child care services for an additional 300,000 children in low-income families while their parents go to work
$30.3 billion to extend health insurance coverage to the unemployed, extending the period of COBRA coverage for older and tenured workers beyond the 18 months provided under current law
$500 million to rehabilitate and improve energy efficiency at some of the over 42,000 housing units maintained by Native American housing programs
$1 billion to help low-income families pay for home heating and cooling at a time of rising energy costs
-Wow, PEBO apparently thinks this country actually has money.
Senior House Democrats have a message for their Speaker: We’re mad as hell, and we’re only taking it this one last time.
As congressional Democrats take the lead in responding to the sinking economy, subcommittee and even some full-committee chairmen — who normally wield significant influence in writing legislation — have been forced to wait on the sidelines as monumental bills are written in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) office.
Has anyone else noticed that when President Bush has a press conference or Speech to give he always comes out right at the time he is supposed to yet the "One" is always 15-45 minutes late for his pressers. Just goes to show the arrogance of the "One"
"The world does not hate America the left hates America" Dennis Prager
Saw the speech and my wife and I both felt it was the best in years. If all of his speeches were that good, America would have seen past the media bias.
He blew a couple of big issues (gov'mt spending and immigration), but overall, he did a great job!
I truly believe that HE is THE REASON that there were no attacks after 911.
My plumber here has been out for 3 days with the flu. I have been filling in for him unclogging toilets and sinks and reparing leaks and other plumbing related items. My background is in pipefitting/welding. There are some of the same skills used in pipefitting and plumbing pipe. I dropped my pants so my butt would show. I think that I am semi-qualified as a plumber now.
My real name is Ricky Joe. (Sounds like a country/western singer or redneck name don't it?) Henceforth when you see me post something you will know that it is Ricky Joe the Plumber.
Excellent use of 'henceforth' Ricky Joe the Plumber. Henceforth, I would recommend you drop use of 'henceforth' from your vocabulary, as it may give away your true identity. Carry on.
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
I've have often told everybody that know me that there is not enough evidence to get me into a metal institution but if they ever did they wouldn't let me back out.
Liberals are planning the dirtiest trick in history the history of man.
Rumors are, that Liberals have stolen the entire Republican mailing list.
Liberals are planning to send a nude picture of Helen Thomas and a picture of Barney Frank giving a lap dance to John Murtha (both nude) to all registered Republican and Conservative voters the night before the Mid Term elections.
Liberals are theorizing that it will take days for Conservatives and Republicans to get their eyesight back and they will be unable to vote.
I'm marking one up for you for my best laugh in quite a while. I am concerned though, about how long it will take to cleanse my mind enough to process rational thought again.
GITMO-is isolated-great place to keep crazies, but GWB was wrong. Okay lets moves these terrorists to US soil. Great!! now all the crazy supporters can fine them, attempt to spring them and car bomb the neighborhood. Lets make sure when the bombs go off its GWB fault. Before GWB leaves lets pardon all of them, hand them a bailout, and turn them loose in California.
Economy-When does Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Frank Raines and whom ever else had banking rules circumvented , be called before the American public and get the truth.Lets water board Barney Frank. You can blame me not GWB on that one.
Katrina- Ike did the same thing to Texas, Texas back up and running, better Government officials addressing the issue?? Alabama, Mississippi hit by Katrina back in the game one hell of a lot sooner. GWB fault??
Drill Baby Drill-right now we have no "alternative energy".it's oil, natural gas, coal.if we had lower oil prices, the auto industry would have been solvent. just by saying drill by GWB. OPEC dropped the cost of a barrel.OPEC will never loose their economic status in the world, so if there was a threat of drilling or we do fine alternative fuel, they will drop that price per barrel so low, so we will not cut them off.
Stupid Harvard Grad-GWB bought his MBA!!!Okay. What credentials do the Current Senators and Congressmen have to help us out of this mess. Maybe, just maybe GWB is one hell of a lot smarter than the current group headed to the White House. I do remember VP Dick and his debate with the his opponents. It was a slaughter. Dick Chaney is as smart as anyone I have ever heard speak!!
Jessie R. Hamby as long as the media keeps pushing their lies to the people, the truth will have to wait till we can gwt rid of the idiots at msnbc & cnn- the n y times & wash. post. they do not report the news, they tell us what they want us to hear. I have programed out cnn & msnbc from my T V. I will never let those fools influence me.
yes Bush is intelligent and a class act..Obama and Michelle will never be able to follow his steps(probably don't want to) the O;s
are too thuggish looking...Obama might look charasmatis but not intelligent..uhhhhhhh oh uhhhhhhhh my..my..I mean we...
I fear there might come down to civil unrest between southern and midwest conservatives vs. western and eastern liberals
how many are tired of liberal dems. wanting to spend our$$$$ not their's...by the way what happened to the $30 or so mill $$ left over from Obama's campaign instead of using it for "celebration" Michelle is probably looking for more $600 earrings all the jewelery and makeup can't work better buy plastic surgery....
showed again last night what those of us in America who still support him have always known...He is a good, decent, honorable man who has always done what he believed was best for our country. President Bush, love him or hate him, is a man of convictions, knows his own mind, and whose governance has never been driven by the polls, unlike Clinton, and very likely Obama.
Do I think President Bush has been a president without flaws or mistakes?? Of course not. No reasonable person would think that. But...the bottom line for me has always been very simple. What happened on 9/11 changed everything for me...Whatever problems our country faces, pale in comparison to keeping America and Americans safe, and this is what has been the guiding force behind Bush's presidency, and I support and agree wholeheartedly with that. This is not to say that other problems/issues aren't important, but none of that will mean squat if part of America becomes a smoking, radioactive hole in the ground from a terrorist attack. George W. Bush has kept that from happening for 7 years and counting. He has kept us all safe, and I have slept soundly at night during his tenure as president knowing that he has done everything that he can to keep it that way.
For this main reason, among others, President Bush will leave office on Tuesday with my deepest respect, and I will truly miss him.
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
Although I did not agree with him all the time, I believe G W Bush is an honest man who did what was best for the United States. He chose all of us over himself.
His shoes will NEVER be filled by Obama who is an egotistical SOB. He and his crew are going to ruin this country.
All we can do is watch.
My family will miss the steady hand of President Bush. We will not feel as safe.
My sons two best friends are in the Marines. I fear more for their safety under a Pres SOBama.
I don't agree with a lot of opinions here. I no longer like Bush and I am glad he is going---going---gone.
But --for heaven's sake to the libs out there--he did not create disease nor is he responsible for the collapse of the housing market. Read Clinton's plan for every illegal to own a home.
NOR did Bush commit any crimes--so drop the b**ls**t about charging him (and Cheney) and go on about your liberal business of destroying America!
Prediction--August 2009
Prez Obama at Mexican border to cut ribbon on new bridge that will allow 100,000 a day to come to America. No Americans have jobs anymore--yet they will still be taxed--gotta make up for what happened 250 years ago.
World's largest mosque completed in DC.
Articles 1 & 2 of Constitution amended.
Article 14 amended such that anyone who can touch a toe in America is automatically a citizen.
Angry white dudes imprisoned by the thousands. Nobody gives a hoot-- they are all considered passe', prejudiced , xenophobic bigots.
Professor Gutierrez from Texas University actuall y proposes A form of Soylent Green for the "aging white population.
Hispanic out of wedlock births reach half a million a month.
Blacks will not be outdone--they reach 600,000 a month.
World's largest entertainment park opens in Texas--named Hispania. Owned and operated by GW Bush industries. CEO John McCain. VP of Operations Labor Secretary Solis.
Gas down to $1.75 a gallon--unfortunately, no ex-middle class American has that much money.
Hugo Chaves builds large Venezuelan embassy on YOUR property .
Cokie Roberts and bootlick husband commend Congress for letting 32 million people "out of the shadows".
Latest survey shows only 346 Americans still are Cathoilc. All masses are in Spanish.
18 million Americans migrate to Canada (God help us), Australia.
More--but I rather you see it for yourself.
PS Misterbill collapses and dies from fit of apoplexy. He is happy now. (Until Bush, McCain and Obama die and turn heaven into a multicultural paradise.)
The alternatives to generate power are an auxiliary power unit on the
tail of the aircraft, but the pilots may not have had time to start it.
The other source is the RAT, Ram Air Turbine, which is a propeller-driven device that projects out of the plane, turning into the windstream to generate power.
Now my question is how much power is required to activate the control surfaces, in real time?
The A320 is computer controlled, so electric power is required to operate the flight controls.
If the engines were turning they may have provided some electric power.
How about the missing LEFT engine Did the flight crew use the explosive bolts to ditch an engine?
The pilot uses a joystick to provide input to the computer systems,
which take the input and determine the optimal way to fly the aircraft.
For example, in a wind shear situation, the pilot manipulates the
joystick and the computer optimizes the position of the plane and holds
it. If all the computers on an A320 are working, the plane won't stall.
So if the plane won't stall, it landed at 0 mph? VS 185 MPH typical landing speeds? If that is true WOW, even 50 mph?
I share most everybody's sentiment here about our president. He has been a class act throughout his reign. He has endured more crap than any other president or public servant in history and he took it with a smile. History WILL vindicate him. Just like Lincoln and Truman. They all had to make tough, spur of the moment, decisions.
The left acts as if Pres. Bush is the only Pres. to make mistakes or bad decisions. Guess what? He's human. Humans aren't perfect. Even The Messiah isn't perfect. One of the main reasons Bush will be vindicated is because when we get through these 4 to 8 years of hell that will be Obama's presidency, the left will truly see what a idiot in chief looks like.
The left loves to compare BHO to 'Honest' Abe. I have a link to an article that makes the case that Bush is more like Lincoln. Like, Bush, Lincoln was a liberator (slaves). Like, Bush, Lincoln was a Republican. Like, Bush, Lincoln believed in the intrisic value of life (no abortions). Like, Bush, Lincoln made unpopular decisions (The Civil War). When the war was going bad, Lincoln didn't cut and run. He decided to stick it out. Sound familiar? He, also, made decisions that might have fringed on civil liberties at the time. Habeas Corpus, anyone? So did Truman? Japanese internment, anyone. Far more controversial than anything Bush has done. Wouldn't you agree?
I agree with O'Reilly when he said the liberal media is the REASON why we're hated throughout the world. The left wonder why we're disliked. They need no further than to look in the mirror, the propaganda spewing media and the high profile celebrities who love to bash their own country. Patriots, indeed.
I don't know if this is good or bad but, O'Reilly had a survey question, "Are you rooting for BHO to fail?" 61% is rooting for failure. Now, as an American, of course I want BHO to succeed. As long as he has America's best interests at heart. I don't think he does, though. I think this guy is the ultimate narcissist. He only cares about how he's going to look. How many liberals do you think were rooting for GWB's success in 2000? In 2004?
"For The First Time In My Life, I Am No Longer Proud Of My Country Because It Seems Like, Socialism Has Made A Comeback"
Yes, because think about it -- where does the world get all their information concerning "America"? True, there is the first-hand knowledge they might get from arrogant Amercian tourists (and yes, they are out there, thanks in no small part to a "liberalized" education that downplays self-discpline and respect for others, especially one's hosts), and there's the knowledge they may get while visiting here (which is happening more these days given the shrinking dollar), but the information they get about our government policies and officials (Obama, Bush, Clinton, et al.) all come from the mass media, especially outlets such as BBC and CNN.
And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall. -- Edgar Allan Poe
For God's sake don't abandon us like McCain and the others have! Please don't sit back and play nice, but jump all over these douche bags before they take down the entire country.
Ah well, maybe he's done a hell of a lot more for us than we could ever have hoped and there's only so much we can ask of one man.
Thank you Mr. President for keeping us safe, and giving millions the chance at least to experience Liberty and Democracy.
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.
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Didn't Watch
January 16, 2009 - 10:05 ET by CaringwhiteguyBush fatigue had set in long, long ago.
However, I do find it particulary dismaying that President Bush NOW is expressing many things he should have been saying about the media and Democrat opposition (one in the same) long, long ago.
Sorry to say, I did not get
January 16, 2009 - 10:16 ET by bassndudeSorry to say, I did not get to watch it, nor did I think to record it. I will catch it later tho. I am sure the MSM will have plenty to say about it. No doubt, the NYT will print it in full, without commentary.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
I think he will have a good
January 16, 2009 - 10:18 ET by jcrapes4I think he will have a good legacy in 5 to 10 years when Amercians can fully appreciate what fruit his presidency has beared. Now the media is a different story. They will try to ruin the man every chance they get evern after he passes away.
Unlike the Left, Bush showed
January 16, 2009 - 10:19 ET by mattmUnlike the Left, Bush showed he has something his opponents lack: Class.
mattm... Amen to that.
January 16, 2009 - 23:04 ET by bigtimermattm...
Amen to that.
I watched it. I found
January 16, 2009 - 10:22 ET by Scuba DudeI watched it. I found President Bush to be very humble and I will miss him as President.
Thank You and God Bless President Bush.
ditto that
January 16, 2009 - 12:11 ET by lotrHistory will judge him favorably, assuming the 1st Amendment, the Freedoms of Religion, Thought and Speech, will survive...
And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall. -- Edgar Allan Poe
This is where I disagree.
January 16, 2009 - 13:13 ET by AJThis is where I disagree. Being the eternal pessimist that I am, if the liberals get their way, history will be rewritten so that 9/11 looks like Bush's fault, that hurricane Katrina bears heavy on Bush's shoulders, and the economic crash (if it can be called that) is entirely Bush's fault.
And of course, the MSM will do this forever and always.
AJ
January 16, 2009 - 15:12 ET by lotrYes, it is a distinct possibility that your scenario may also come to pass if our fundamental 1st Amendment rights were ever compromised (and I believe they are threatened by leftist ideology).
And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall. -- Edgar Allan Poe
just like...
January 16, 2009 - 18:00 ET by Jnoble...the MSM tried to pin AIDS, homelessness and inner-city chaos on 8 years of Reagan.
Pathetic.
Thank you President Bush
January 16, 2009 - 10:24 ET by shawn228There are many decisions you made that I did not agree with in the past 8 years, but I am not going to focus on those today.
Thank you for making me feel safe after 911. The whole nation was afraid and you showed remarkable leadership right afterwards and brought the nation together unlike any President that I can remember.
Thank you for how classy you are being for welcoming in the new administration, even though I am sure it was not the one you wanted to win.
Most of all, many Americans, especially liberals have taken it for granted about the fact that we have not been attacked for 7 years. Thank you for keeping my family safe from these fanatics that want to destroy our way of life.
Goodbye Mr. President, good luck in the future.
He had my vote
Does money talk
January 16, 2009 - 10:25 ET by ricklailA bit off of our subject but I wanted to get this out to my friends in NC.
I have heard that Ripley Rand, son of NC Senate Majority Leader, Tony Rand (D) has the inside track on becoming the next US Attorney for the Eastern District. You probably will never hear the fact that Rand’s campaign for State Senator gave $10,000 to Obama’s campaign.
Kay Hagan, our new senator, is supposed to give Obama the name of Dewey Hudson for the same job. Hudson is the DA in Onslow County. You may recall seeing his face a lot during the Maria Lauderbach, the Marine that was killed and burned, investigation. It will be interesting to see if money does talk and BS walks.
One other point. During the campaign for senator, Hagan was beating Elizabeth Dole up over the $750 billion bailout. Seems now that she is all for the $350 billion that Bush released be given to Obama without any strings. I guess she is stupid enough to think that the Dems can now spend our money better than the RINOs could.
YOU CAN KEEP "THE CHANGE" PALIN 2012
Ricklail I will keep my
January 16, 2009 - 11:00 ET by USA4freedomRicklail
I will keep my eyes open for it.
Did you see that Kennedy is in town to push the environmental BS.
I have been trying to push back in the comment section in the Sun Journal.
http://www.newbernsj.com/news/kennedy_43480___article.html/_.html?orderby=TimeStampDescending&showRecommendedOnly=0&oncommentsPage=3#slComments
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
I really wanted to go and
January 16, 2009 - 12:03 ET by ricklailI really wanted to go and ask why he was here preaching to us while his family was fighting the windmills off his beloved Martha's Vineyard. He is not far from NJ where I understand there is a lot more pollution in the rivers than there is her in the Neuse. He need to clean up his own back yard.
YOU CAN KEEP "THE CHANGE" PALIN 2012
I agree! Ronald Reagan,
January 16, 2009 - 20:35 ET by USA4freedomI agree!
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
The president's message and followup I saw on MSNBC
January 16, 2009 - 10:29 ET by CKA in Red State USAI caught just the end of his remarks. What I saw last night and in his last press conference the other day made me wonder why that version of Bush 43 didn't show up more often.
Tuned into Chris Matthews immediately after the president finished.
After a minute, could I, I would've reached through cyberspace and slapped Matthews up side the head.
His first words were practically, "Bush came to Washington as a rich kid, a tabula rasa, no experience . . ."
Immediately, I thought: Have you no shame, Matthews? Could you at least have said one decent word about the outgoing president?
As for Mr. Tingle-Up-My-Leg-About-Obama, I felt embarrassed for his ignorance and numbed, decevied mind--that he could actually say a sitting governor of one of the country's largest states, a businessman, someone with military experience as a pilot came to D.C. without experience -- yet Barack Hussein Obama, he who causes sexual/physiological stirrings in Matthews' loins, quite literally is a textbook definition of tabula rasa.
Was reminded in that short minute why I rarely ever watch MSNBC or NBC or CBS or ABC or CNN or other liberal/leftist adverary/advocacy media outlets.
And why the liberals and leftists are insufferable navel-gazers and naysayers who lack common, civil courtesy--and suffer from terminal HUTA syndrome.
Matthews
January 16, 2009 - 10:47 ET by iveseenitallMatthews and Olberman are classless, small-minded "liberals, pehaps the worst of all the nutjobs in the media. Matthews is really sick, and Olbermann is a certified lunatic. I only wish their shrinks could tell all.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
I didn't see these creatures
January 16, 2009 - 11:01 ET by marpelI didn't see these creatures last night. My BP is too high to be subjected to them. But, my brother called me after he heard what these smarmy two had to say and I thought he was going to shoot the TV. He was livid at both of their remarks. I told him, as I've said time and time again....KO has a very small penis, but Chris really likes it."
GOP brand of change
January 16, 2009 - 10:41 ET by shawn228It will be very possible for a black person to be chairman of the Republican party.
He had my vote
Michael Steele
January 16, 2009 - 10:51 ET by GothampcThe eejits at the GOP should have been using Michael Steele sooner, if not in an actual elected position at least as an advisor. I don't know if Steele wants to get involved in campaigning, but he definitely has value to add to the GOP.
I've been talking about
January 16, 2009 - 10:58 ET by marpelI've been talking about Michael Steele for a long time. I'm so impressed by him. I would love to see him in a very high office as soon as possible.
Just getting to know him
January 16, 2009 - 11:18 ET by danhatThis past holiday season, Steele has subbed on the Bill Bennett radio show. In fact, he was the guest host this morning.
I like what I have heard so far. The GOP needs people that can communicate effectively, the message of what it means to be conservative. I think he can help with that.
Dan
http://www.reasonand...
...thought matters
++++++++++++++++
Normally I don't root for the disease. But in your case I am willing to make and exception.
Thank You Mr. President...
January 16, 2009 - 10:44 ET by danhat...for keeping me, my family, and more importanly, this country safe. I shudder when thinking of how different these past 8 years may have been had Algore won the election.
Dan
http://www.reasonand...
...thought matters
++++++++++++++++
Normally I don't root for the disease. But in your case I am willing to make and exception.
Thank-you Mister President
January 16, 2009 - 10:45 ET by Ole_SargeMay you and your family be blessed in the future and may the Lord help our next President.
Crazy Rosie O'Donnell Speaks About Ann Coulter
January 16, 2009 - 10:46 ET by GothampcInteresting interview. After admitting that she has an alcohol problem, Rosie projects her own psyche on to Ann Coulter.
"She's angry if you ask me. She's full of rage. When you see someone like that, you have to go back to what happened in their childhood... You don't know what went on in their household."
http://www.popeater.com/television/article/rosie-talks-blogs-booze-and-ann-coulter/306354
I saw this story. LOL.
January 16, 2009 - 10:48 ET by SmartypantsI saw this story. LOL. Another example of a famous lib living in an alternate state of reality.
Rosie
January 16, 2009 - 11:05 ET by iveseenitallMy family and I lived in Rosie's neighborhood in Commack, N.Y. She fancies herself an "abused" child.--- B.S. !
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Rosie
January 16, 2009 - 11:09 ET by GothampcI will give her a bit of slack because I think her mother died at a time when Rosie needed a mother. But enough already. Rosie has enough money to hire a good therapist and work through her problems. Some people have gone through a lot more with a whole lot less.
Ann at Radio City
January 16, 2009 - 11:03 ET by GothampcI was so excited to see that Ann Coulter was going to speak at Radio City Music Hall. Then I saw that the other half of the event was Bill Maher. Couldn't they at least find someone that was close to Ann's intelligence level?
Gothampc, It's because
January 16, 2009 - 11:42 ET by Scuba DudeGothampc,
It's because they were trying to give you a balanced event, where Ann is intelligent and well spoken, Bill Maher is a blithering idiot.
Yeah, but
January 16, 2009 - 11:55 ET by GothampcIt's going to be like a PhD competing in a spelling bee with a first grader.
One thing I would like to
January 16, 2009 - 10:47 ET by SeashellOne thing I would like to mention here is Laura Bush. I think she has been a remarkable first Lady. Her support for her husband has been unwavering.
I will never forget when Bush addressed the nation after 9/11. I remember the look on Laura's face as she looked down at her husband as he was about to speak. You could see REAL concern there. She knew this speech was going to be tough for him to get through. She loves her husband, and it shows. I would like to thank her for giving our President sincere, loving support that I'm sure he needed during his Presidency.
Two things I disagreed with
January 16, 2009 - 10:47 ET by marpelTwo things I disagreed with the President: Illegal immigration and his refusal to address the poison and venom by the media and jack asses like Harry Reid and that wild-eyed Nancy Pelosi. I wish he would have told them off sooner.
Nonetheless, the President is a true Texas gentleman, and we here in the Lone Star State are so proud to call him a fellow Texan. He's the kind of guy who will always open a door for a lady or stand when she walks into a room. Laura's a very lucky girl. They're both pretty lucky.
He's got a ton of class and
January 16, 2009 - 10:52 ET by SmartypantsHe's got a ton of class and honor and, ironically, I think that led to some of his loss in popularity. He simply would not defend himself to idiot accusations, not wanting to lower the presidential office to that level.
In general, though, the political left does not recognize class and character. I believe they look at these attributes as weaknesses to be exploited, which they did so effectively with Bush. The left has no principles to hold to, so they are more difficult to handle from a political perspective, much like it is difficult to defeat an enemy on the battlefied that hides behind women and children.
Mr. President
January 16, 2009 - 11:03 ET by iveseenitallThank you, Mr. President. You've kept us safe and always put America first, many times to your own detriment.
As I've asked before--- who would you choose to have at your back in times of danger?---President Bush ---or Barry Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, Algore, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, et.al? The choice is clear!
P.S. I've also asked where the President's "friends" were all these years. Never heard from the political poltroons, better known as RINOS.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
A big thank you....
January 16, 2009 - 10:55 ET by Prester John....despite his dismal handling of immigration and government spending.
He took the fight to the enemy and kept us safe. If only he had taken the fight against the Dems and the MSM to the American people.
And shame on those Republicans who were more than happy to be seen with W during the 2002 and 2004 election campaigns, but who ran from him afterwards. What a bunch of spineless wonders (with a few exceptions) the Republican Party is.
On a personal level, W was a class act.
Roy Hobbs called a racist?
January 16, 2009 - 10:59 ET by Carl KolchakIt looks like Niger Innis is implying Roy Hobb is a racist. What, you say you didn't hear this on the MSM? Say it ain't so Roy Hobbs.
How could anyone allege someone associated with the Sundance Film Festival could be racist. I thought those stuck-up people are the greatest human rights activists ever. They'll sure tell you so.
In my opinion the stuck up people at the Sundance Film Festival could never have an actor as cool as Lee Van Cleef in any of their movies, because I think they are too stuck up.
Here's a link to the Roy Hobbs story.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_11455096
Roy Hobb a racist?
January 16, 2009 - 11:09 ET by BlondeHa! I read that whole post (and actually knew to whom you were referring) before I realized who posted it.
Got me good, Carl.
PEBO's Plan for Amerika
January 16, 2009 - 11:04 ET by R D HelmWell, here it is in black and white:
http://appropriation...
THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009
Yeah, they even came up with a really spiffy name for it, too.
Here are come of the lowlights, compliments of Neal Boortz:
$3.1 billion for infrastructure projects on federal lands including improvements to visitor facilities, road and trail restoration, preservation of buildings of cultural and historic importance, rehabilitation of abandoned mines and oil fields, and environmental cleanup projects
$400 million for ready-to-go habitat restoration projects
$850 million for hazardous fuels removal and other efforts to prevent wildfires on public lands
$1 billion for 21st century classrooms, including computer and science labs and teacher technology training
$66 million for formula grants to states to provide services to homeless children including meals and transportation when high unemployment and home foreclosures have created an influx of homeless kids
$2 billion to provide child care services for an additional 300,000 children in low-income families while their parents go to work
$30.3 billion to extend health insurance coverage to the unemployed, extending the period of COBRA coverage for older and tenured workers beyond the 18 months provided under current law
$500 million to rehabilitate and improve energy efficiency at some of the over 42,000 housing units maintained by Native American housing programs
$1 billion to help low-income families pay for home heating and cooling at a time of rising energy costs
-Wow, PEBO apparently thinks this country actually has money.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Its not a problem R.D. I
January 16, 2009 - 11:21 ET by bassndudeIts not a problem R.D. I think he has your MasterCard.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
bass,
January 16, 2009 - 11:32 ET by R D HelmLOL-Then we are in deeper doo doo than I thought.
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Let the fun begin......
January 16, 2009 - 11:09 ET by Prester JohnPanel chairmen fighting mad over snubs by Pelosi
Senior House Democrats have a message for their Speaker: We’re mad as hell, and we’re only taking it this one last time.
As congressional Democrats take the lead in responding to the sinking economy, subcommittee and even some full-committee chairmen — who normally wield significant influence in writing legislation — have been forced to wait on the sidelines as monumental bills are written in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) office.
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/panel-chairmen-fighting-mad-over-snubs-by-pelosi-2009-01-15.html
Pass the popcorn.
Thank You Mr. President
January 16, 2009 - 11:25 ET by clubchamp6Enjoy your time in Crawford.
Has anyone else noticed that when President Bush has a press conference or Speech to give he always comes out right at the time he is supposed to yet the "One" is always 15-45 minutes late for his pressers. Just goes to show the arrogance of the "One"
"The world does not hate America the left hates America" Dennis Prager
Compulsive tardiness is a
January 16, 2009 - 11:42 ET by SmartypantsCompulsive tardiness is a form of arrogance...
FISA Court Rules Wiretapping Legal
January 16, 2009 - 11:30 ET by R D HelmIt will be interesting to see the reaction to this from the Enemy Within crowd, especially since PEBO's anointing as Dear Leader is but two days away.
The NYT has a story on it here (registration required):
http://www.nytimes.c...
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Best speech since 911
January 16, 2009 - 11:43 ET by SouthJersey1953Saw the speech and my wife and I both felt it was the best in years. If all of his speeches were that good, America would have seen past the media bias.
He blew a couple of big issues (gov'mt spending and immigration), but overall, he did a great job!
I truly believe that HE is THE REASON that there were no attacks after 911.
Thank you, sir, for keeping us safe.
God help us in the next 4 years
New Handle
January 16, 2009 - 12:40 ET by ricklailMy plumber here has been out for 3 days with the flu. I have been filling in for him unclogging toilets and sinks and reparing leaks and other plumbing related items. My background is in pipefitting/welding. There are some of the same skills used in pipefitting and plumbing pipe. I dropped my pants so my butt would show. I think that I am semi-qualified as a plumber now.
My real name is Ricky Joe. (Sounds like a country/western singer or redneck name don't it?) Henceforth when you see me post something you will know that it is Ricky Joe the Plumber.
YOU CAN KEEP "THE CHANGE" PALIN 2012
Ricky Joe the Plumber
January 16, 2009 - 13:36 ET by choselife3xExcellent use of 'henceforth' Ricky Joe the Plumber. Henceforth, I would recommend you drop use of 'henceforth' from your vocabulary, as it may give away your true identity. Carry on.
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
I've have often told
January 16, 2009 - 14:02 ET by ricklailI've have often told everybody that know me that there is not enough evidence to get me into a metal institution but if they ever did they wouldn't let me back out.
YOU CAN KEEP "THE CHANGE" PALIN 2012
Ricky Joe the Plumber
January 16, 2009 - 19:40 ET by choselife3xHey, three hots and a cot and free drugs.....people will be clamouring to get in by next winter.
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
Another tragedy of the Left.
January 16, 2009 - 13:36 ET by RackieLeft Engine Missing From Downed Plane
NEWSFLASH this just in
January 16, 2009 - 13:21 ET by Retired GeekLiberals are planning the dirtiest trick in history the history of man.
Rumors are, that Liberals have stolen the entire Republican mailing list.
Liberals are planning to send a nude picture of Helen Thomas and a picture of Barney Frank giving a lap dance to John Murtha (both nude) to all registered Republican and Conservative voters the night before the Mid Term elections.
Liberals are theorizing that it will take days for Conservatives and Republicans to get their eyesight back and they will be unable to vote.
Good evening Retired
January 16, 2009 - 13:54 ET by cocodrieI'm marking one up for you for my best laugh in quite a while. I am concerned though, about how long it will take to cleanse my mind enough to process rational thought again.
Jesus Loves You
Jesus Loves Both of us
January 16, 2009 - 19:31 ET by Retired GeekWe better have or get a sense of humor.
It is going to be a long 4 years.
The bottom line
January 16, 2009 - 13:31 ET by Georgia GirlBush kept everyone safe. Enough said.
O'Bama's Irish roots!
January 16, 2009 - 14:00 ET by RackieReally!
GITMO-is isolated-great
January 16, 2009 - 14:04 ET by JIMMY1660GITMO-is isolated-great place to keep crazies, but GWB was wrong. Okay lets moves these terrorists to US soil. Great!! now all the crazy supporters can fine them, attempt to spring them and car bomb the neighborhood. Lets make sure when the bombs go off its GWB fault. Before GWB leaves lets pardon all of them, hand them a bailout, and turn them loose in California.
Economy-When does Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Frank Raines and whom ever else had banking rules circumvented , be called before the American public and get the truth.Lets water board Barney Frank. You can blame me not GWB on that one.
Katrina- Ike did the same thing to Texas, Texas back up and running, better Government officials addressing the issue?? Alabama, Mississippi hit by Katrina back in the game one hell of a lot sooner. GWB fault??
Drill Baby Drill-right now we have no "alternative energy".it's oil, natural gas, coal.if we had lower oil prices, the auto industry would have been solvent. just by saying drill by GWB. OPEC dropped the cost of a barrel.OPEC will never loose their economic status in the world, so if there was a threat of drilling or we do fine alternative fuel, they will drop that price per barrel so low, so we will not cut them off.
Stupid Harvard Grad-GWB bought his MBA!!!Okay. What credentials do the Current Senators and Congressmen have to help us out of this mess. Maybe, just maybe GWB is one hell of a lot smarter than the current group headed to the White House. I do remember VP Dick and his debate with the his opponents. It was a slaughter. Dick Chaney is as smart as anyone I have ever heard speak!!
Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, thanks!!!!
Maybe not Mission Accomplished.
Job Well Done!!!!
allow me to Love America
the truth is out there, somewhere
January 16, 2009 - 15:10 ET by jessieHJessie R. Hamby as long as the media keeps pushing their lies to the people, the truth will have to wait till we can gwt rid of the idiots at msnbc & cnn- the n y times & wash. post. they do not report the news, they tell us what they want us to hear. I have programed out cnn & msnbc from my T V. I will never let those fools influence me.
Obama just prolonging my torture....
January 16, 2009 - 17:17 ET by Travis NoodleCan't this son of a bitch wait until he is inaugurated? I was watching FNC and they had Obama giving a speech in Ohio.
Where is the deference for the current, outgoing President?
Obama is a manipulative s.o.b. and I hope he fails!!!
I LOVE George W. Bush
January 16, 2009 - 17:16 ET by Travis NoodleI cried during last night's speech. God Bless this man.
howdy' partner
January 16, 2009 - 20:09 ET by MARY Eyes Bush is intelligent and a class act..Obama and Michelle will never be able to follow his steps(probably don't want to) the O;s
are too thuggish looking...Obama might look charasmatis but not intelligent..uhhhhhhh oh uhhhhhhhh my..my..I mean we...
I fear there might come down to civil unrest between southern and midwest conservatives vs. western and eastern liberals
how many are tired of liberal dems. wanting to spend our$$$$ not their's...by the way what happened to the $30 or so mill $$ left over from Obama's campaign instead of using it for "celebration" Michelle is probably looking for more $600 earrings all the jewelery and makeup can't work better buy plastic surgery....
God Bless Texas and the Bushs'
President George W. Bush...
January 16, 2009 - 21:28 ET by PrairieSkyshowed again last night what those of us in America who still support him have always known...He is a good, decent, honorable man who has always done what he believed was best for our country. President Bush, love him or hate him, is a man of convictions, knows his own mind, and whose governance has never been driven by the polls, unlike Clinton, and very likely Obama.
Do I think President Bush has been a president without flaws or mistakes?? Of course not. No reasonable person would think that. But...the bottom line for me has always been very simple. What happened on 9/11 changed everything for me...Whatever problems our country faces, pale in comparison to keeping America and Americans safe, and this is what has been the guiding force behind Bush's presidency, and I support and agree wholeheartedly with that. This is not to say that other problems/issues aren't important, but none of that will mean squat if part of America becomes a smoking, radioactive hole in the ground from a terrorist attack. George W. Bush has kept that from happening for 7 years and counting. He has kept us all safe, and I have slept soundly at night during his tenure as president knowing that he has done everything that he can to keep it that way.
For this main reason, among others, President Bush will leave office on Tuesday with my deepest respect, and I will truly miss him.
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
True Class Act
January 16, 2009 - 22:16 ET by DelsaAlthough I did not agree with him all the time, I believe G W Bush is an honest man who did what was best for the United States. He chose all of us over himself.
His shoes will NEVER be filled by Obama who is an egotistical SOB. He and his crew are going to ruin this country.
All we can do is watch.
My family will miss the steady hand of President Bush. We will not feel as safe.
My sons two best friends are in the Marines. I fear more for their safety under a Pres SOBama.
God speed to George and Laura Bush.
Bush--
January 16, 2009 - 22:59 ET by misterbillI don't agree with a lot of opinions here. I no longer like Bush and I am glad he is going---going---gone.
But --for heaven's sake to the libs out there--he did not create disease nor is he responsible for the collapse of the housing market. Read Clinton's plan for every illegal to own a home.
NOR did Bush commit any crimes--so drop the b**ls**t about charging him (and Cheney) and go on about your liberal business of destroying America!
Prediction--August 2009
Prez Obama at Mexican border to cut ribbon on new bridge that will allow 100,000 a day to come to America. No Americans have jobs anymore--yet they will still be taxed--gotta make up for what happened 250 years ago.
World's largest mosque completed in DC.
Articles 1 & 2 of Constitution amended.
Article 14 amended such that anyone who can touch a toe in America is automatically a citizen.
Angry white dudes imprisoned by the thousands. Nobody gives a hoot-- they are all considered passe', prejudiced , xenophobic bigots.
Professor Gutierrez from Texas University actuall y proposes A form of Soylent Green for the "aging white population.
Hispanic out of wedlock births reach half a million a month.
Blacks will not be outdone--they reach 600,000 a month.
World's largest entertainment park opens in Texas--named Hispania. Owned and operated by GW Bush industries. CEO John McCain. VP of Operations Labor Secretary Solis.
Gas down to $1.75 a gallon--unfortunately, no ex-middle class American has that much money.
Hugo Chaves builds large Venezuelan embassy on YOUR property .
Cokie Roberts and bootlick husband commend Congress for letting 32 million people "out of the shadows".
Latest survey shows only 346 Americans still are Cathoilc. All masses are in Spanish.
18 million Americans migrate to Canada (God help us), Australia.
More--but I rather you see it for yourself.
PS Misterbill collapses and dies from fit of apoplexy. He is happy now. (Until Bush, McCain and Obama die and turn heaven into a multicultural paradise.)
mbill, And i thought 2009 is going to be a cold, cash free year.
January 17, 2009 - 01:59 ET by upcountrywaterWhat about all the BDS'ers Sayin Bush will declare marshall law and stay in office, forever!!! We going to get any APOLOGIES, LMAOROTFH.
(easer clicking on you, than going to top of page); BTW howzit mb
Aircraft info, check out the flight deck!
http://media.popularmechanics.com/images/Ditch%20Switch_Fligth1549.jpg
No yoke (steering wheel) in this sucker. Whats all that stuff , between the rudder petals?
Also this article
The alternatives to generate power are an auxiliary power unit on the
tail of the aircraft, but the pilots may not have had time to start it.
The other source is the RAT, Ram Air Turbine, which is a propeller-driven device that projects out of the plane, turning into the windstream to generate power.
Now my question is how much power is required to activate the control surfaces, in real time?
The A320 is computer controlled, so electric power is required to operate the flight controls.
If the engines were turning they may have provided some electric power.
How about the missing LEFT engine Did the flight crew use the explosive bolts to ditch an engine?
The pilot uses a joystick to provide input to the computer systems,
which take the input and determine the optimal way to fly the aircraft.
For example, in a wind shear situation, the pilot manipulates the
joystick and the computer optimizes the position of the plane and holds
it. If all the computers on an A320 are working, the plane won't stall.
So if the plane won't stall, it landed at 0 mph? VS 185 MPH typical landing speeds? If that is true WOW, even 50 mph?
Any head winds?
EDIT: the last aircraft miracle I saw
FREEDOM
(D)
Barack Hussein Obama: Gun Salesman of the Year!
January 17, 2009 - 00:27 ET by R D Helmhttp://hotair.com/ar...
-Dave
“Them that’s going get on the wagon. Them that ain’t get out of the way.” -While there is still time.
Thank You, Mr. President!!!
January 17, 2009 - 00:34 ET by Asian ConI share most everybody's sentiment here about our president. He has been a class act throughout his reign. He has endured more crap than any other president or public servant in history and he took it with a smile. History WILL vindicate him. Just like Lincoln and Truman. They all had to make tough, spur of the moment, decisions.
The left acts as if Pres. Bush is the only Pres. to make mistakes or bad decisions. Guess what? He's human. Humans aren't perfect. Even The Messiah isn't perfect. One of the main reasons Bush will be vindicated is because when we get through these 4 to 8 years of hell that will be Obama's presidency, the left will truly see what a idiot in chief looks like.
The left loves to compare BHO to 'Honest' Abe. I have a link to an article that makes the case that Bush is more like Lincoln. Like, Bush, Lincoln was a liberator (slaves). Like, Bush, Lincoln was a Republican. Like, Bush, Lincoln believed in the intrisic value of life (no abortions). Like, Bush, Lincoln made unpopular decisions (The Civil War). When the war was going bad, Lincoln didn't cut and run. He decided to stick it out. Sound familiar? He, also, made decisions that might have fringed on civil liberties at the time. Habeas Corpus, anyone? So did Truman? Japanese internment, anyone. Far more controversial than anything Bush has done. Wouldn't you agree?
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/01/history-will-see-lincoln-like-greatness.html
"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... Couldn't agree
January 17, 2009 - 00:55 ET by bigtimerAC...
Couldn't agree more.
Absolutely wonderful post.
Thank You, Thank You.
January 17, 2009 - 01:19 ET by Asian ConI agree with O'Reilly when he said the liberal media is the REASON why we're hated throughout the world. The left wonder why we're disliked. They need no further than to look in the mirror, the propaganda spewing media and the high profile celebrities who love to bash their own country. Patriots, indeed.
I don't know if this is good or bad but, O'Reilly had a survey question, "Are you rooting for BHO to fail?" 61% is rooting for failure. Now, as an American, of course I want BHO to succeed. As long as he has America's best interests at heart. I don't think he does, though. I think this guy is the ultimate narcissist. He only cares about how he's going to look. How many liberals do you think were rooting for GWB's success in 2000? In 2004?
"For The First Time In My Life, I Am No Longer Proud Of My Country Because It Seems Like, Socialism Has Made A Comeback"
Yes, because think about it
January 17, 2009 - 08:56 ET by lotrYes, because think about it -- where does the world get all their information concerning "America"? True, there is the first-hand knowledge they might get from arrogant Amercian tourists (and yes, they are out there, thanks in no small part to a "liberalized" education that downplays self-discpline and respect for others, especially one's hosts), and there's the knowledge they may get while visiting here (which is happening more these days given the shrinking dollar), but the information they get about our government policies and officials (Obama, Bush, Clinton, et al.) all come from the mass media, especially outlets such as BBC and CNN.
And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall. -- Edgar Allan Poe
For God's sake don't
January 17, 2009 - 02:49 ET by RR GOPFor God's sake don't abandon us like McCain and the others have! Please don't sit back and play nice, but jump all over these douche bags before they take down the entire country.
Ah well, maybe he's done a hell of a lot more for us than we could ever have hoped and there's only so much we can ask of one man.
Thank you Mr. President for keeping us safe, and giving millions the chance at least to experience Liberty and Democracy.
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.