By Greg Sheffield (Bio | Archive) January 23, 2007 - 17:54 ET
Tonight is President's Bush's State of the Union Address. How will the media cover the event: the lead-up to the speech and the post-speech analysis of what Bush "really" said?
If you catch something, share it with your fellow NBers.
The thing that blew my mind is that when the president used the language that stated we would not abandon our friends in Iraq or shrink from our commitments, the bulk of the democrats stayed seated and refused to applaud.
I guess it comes from the fact that they cannot deny their childhood when they abandoned our friends in Southeast Asia to the tender mercies of the Communists.
To follow through on this war would give the lie to their entire lives since 1968.
Oh they will stand up and cheer and say thank you Mr. President, we couldn't have done it without you. Sorry, also, for not yet digging up all past Hillary and Bill foreign policy statements that may have raised foreign ire that motivated 9/11; we will get right on that Mr. President. Thank you again for keeping us together and strong all these years. And they will also thank the President for atleast having had executive experience as governor and businessman before running for office. I guess I can sleep late tomorrow.
I will say, this site has made me much more curious about politics. I never really cared to watch State of the Union addresses before, but now I'm more interested in what is said and the reaction.
boa reminds me of the little brother who hangs on and follows you everywhere you want to go away just once in awhile and quit buggin' ya, you can't shake, scare or swat him off...when you finally do...you may end up missing the little bugger.
Let me piggyback on others. I'm glad that you are watching this spectacular event as a result of being a member here. This is America at its finest, and I'm glad you're watching. I haven't missed it for decades! ns
Noel...As long as I can remember, anytime the President made a speach of any kind , Dad would call us boys to the living room and be quiet in front of the radio and listen to the President. I still do it today, in front of my big screen TV :-) ww Being "Politcaly Correct" with ISLAM will distroy America......WW
I've watched or tried to watch 'em for years, but I don't know if I could describe any State Of The Union speech as "America at its finest." But maybe you mean just the getting-together aspect. Anyway, it's not a speech, but I liked Cathy Young's goodbye column better than the SOTU. JMR
This breaking news may pre-empt the State of the Union Address
According to the Dredge report, a terrorist organization has been uncovered right here within our very borders. The group refers to themselves as "Terrorists United with Ruthless Democrat Socialists", or TURDS for short. Word is, these TURDS are floating around everywhere, having already infiltrated the Senate and House, and are staging an assault upon the Executive branch of the government. The U.S. military in conjunction with the FBI and CIA have begun a covert operation to flush out these TURDS. According to secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, "It's a stinking mess in the democrat party right now. Code BLUE... TURDS everywhere!"
Update: The FBI has discovered an offshoot of the TURDS, known as "Facists And Radical TerroristS". While they are quite a nuisance, these FARTs are not nearly as disruptive as the TURDS. The FARTS will lead protests and anti-war rallies, but the stench goes away as soon as the FARTs dissipate. On the other hand, if we don't watch our step, the TURDS are a threat to send this country down the toilet.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Priceless Jerry, absolutely Priceless. Ditto's on the question, did you come up with that yourself? What makes this so special is the email I just sent to the new NRCC Chairman (Congressman Tom Cole), send him your thoughts as well everyone (be nice and professional). LOL, the timing was too rich :-)
Aww shucks guys... :) How'd you know it was a fake news story?
To answer Bal's question, absolutely, 100% original material.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Jerry, if that is true (you made it up), do you know "Larry The Cable Guy" he got his start on a call-in moring show known as the "Ron & Ron Morning Show" in the Tampa Bay area (Florida) in the late 1980's (Larry out lasted them by the way) and went on to success.
Bal maybe on to something here, do not under estimate yourself, I hear Larry gets 300K per event these days. I would love to see someone else make the big time as well.
Seriously Jerry...you should look into it...this isn't the first time that you have posted great stuff that is hilarious...and close enough to the truth too!
BT, Jerry's one of those guy's that you invite to your parties just for the comical element, reguardless of how you feel about them (if it's not too bad). I like Jerry because he seems to be a good person at heart and honest in his morals.
Unfortunately, to be successful in that arena requires boldness and personality, of which I have neither. I'm afraid I make Al Gore look like Jim Carrey by comparison, but thanks!
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
I had to endure Bill Clinton for 2 terms and the Republicans were respectful. I'm not sure that the Democrats will even go that far. I'm sure that they'll have a few token anti-war protestors in the crowd (invited or uninvited). That'll be a hit. I have to say I partly want Pres. Bush to tell off the dems but he'll never do it. I want to hear him crack down on the borders but he'll never do it. Right now, I'm just sad because most of the country will tune out because they simply don't care. They don't care about our military, the Iraq War, just themselves. And he's going to talk about conserving fuel? That will go over like a turd in a punchbowl. Uhhh, Pres. Bush, Americans (currently the clueless 60%) are selfish and don't care that the oil comes from foreign sources as long as it keeps coming.
The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer.Air Force Motto
emjem says: When your brain's stuck on liberalism it self-destructs.
I'm half inclinded to not watch it myself. As the media likes to say, Bush will be talking to a brick wall tonight. The Dem congress doesn't care about a word that will come out of his lips. The media doesn't care about a word that comes out of Bush's lips. The media will be showing all their favorites, we'll get plenty of eye rolls from Hillary. And speaking of that, I place a bet that the media will use this state of the union address to cover every one of the Dems that have announced that will be there. I think I'll watch it and keep score of this list:
1. how many times will they show or mention Hillary?
2. How many times will they show or talk about Obama?
3. How many times Nancy (who will be sitting behind him, I know...I know another first) will roll her eyes or give a disaproving huff?
4. How many times will Dick look over at Nancy and want to smack her for those huffs?
5. How many times will they mention fake polls about Bush's numbers?
I think the leftist will show the decorum and manners they always do during The State of the Union speech CitA...same as they did at the Wellstone bash...er ceremony...er remembrance....
Real grown mature adults....
Not.
Leftist media is expecting nothing less by the way.
Interesting that you mention this. Just now on NBC Chris Matthews said Pelosi told Dems that they were to be on their best behavior tonight, civility was expected, etc.
Greg, for a segway to your column, people can also write to the new NRCC Chairman (AKA Congressman Tom Cole) and give them their thoughts as well, I did. Nothing will change unless we make it happen.
I fear that the President is about to unveil a number of new big government give aways and try to appease the moderates. I have already heard that he is going to ask Americans to cut back on fuel consumption by 20% in the next 10 years. It gets tougher and tougher to defend this Republican President as he continues to fail to reduce government's size and tries to increase the federal government's giant disgusting tentacles. Please, please Mr. President, don't do it. I believe you are doing the right thing in fighting this war and this enemy. I support you 100%. I cannot support your growing the federal government and giving up on the principles of freedom.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!´´ --Patrick Henry
Transcript of the speech. Read it and make up your own minds about it - and for God's sake, don't listen to the MSM!!!
I quickly scanned through it and found it pretty good. I get a little nervous about the "melting pot" thing...I'm all for immigration, but not open borders...but overall I was a decent speech....
The question now is will anything be done... In any case, if people actually read the speech, rather than listen to the media 'analysis' of it, we'd have a much better informed public...
My favorite line (pat of a line) was " Let us have a serious, civil, and conclusive debate..." Fine idea, but will the Congress be able to step out of character and do it?
I do not think so mattm. It appears campaigning is 24/7/365 with no breaks at all, and has actually moved to prior to the upcoming. Therefore any sort of honest debate and talking of the issues is absolutely forbidden. Instead a sort of psychotic paranioa must be maintained whereby anything to vote for or do will be based upon the opinion of the voters in a future election, or so the news tells us. I'm sure their 10,000 polls to the pols make them very attractive, and quite important in running things. What would the congress do without newspaper articles to keep them informed on their jobs and duties and responsibilities, and what they should know as committee members and oversighters and congresscritters ? I mean they couldn't stand up on the floor and shake one in anger and outrage, or claim they just found out by reading the NYT this morning as they are questioned by their fellow members.
Certainly they'ed have a very hard time standing up and declaring the will of the American people, since they read it in some rag one of the interns so dedicatedly passed to them.
The way I know what to expect from the left is to think of the worst possible solution then end the thought with "its bush's fault" then wait.
So far I have been right. I knew things were bad when katrina hit, I told my brother, watch they are going to blame Bush for the hurricane. Few days later I actually heard it on the MSM. I was dumbfounded that a stupid joke I told my brother would actually end up being true.
After that, I know what to expect. Everything bush says tonight will end up "being a lie" and the only one who can fix this country will be pelosi or something like that.
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
I'll tape it and watch it tomorrow. I'm sure George will say some things we'll like and some things that we'll cringe at. He's just too big goverment in some areas and also inclined to go along now with global warming and the minimum wage hike. But he'll remain firm on Iraq. It'd be nice if he addresses border security from illegals from Mexico but I feel doubtful that will get any attention (and looks very doubtful we'll get that 700 mile wall, which is woefully too little anyway, but at least it would finally be something).
The Dems and the MSM (that's redundant, I know) will be 100% negative on his address. Funny how even when he supports their agenda on a particular issue they can't ever get themselves to say, "I applaud the President for...", "I must give Bush credit for...", etc. If I could talk to him I'd tell him, "No matter what you do or say they hate you, they want the White House back, and they are going to criticize you. So you might as well incur their wrath for doing the right thing."
"Behind me, to my right, is Speaker of the House Pelosi. Congratulations on your first one hundred hours. I noted the first thing you did is take the day off on Jan. 8. The next thing you accomplished was to give 2% or less of Americans a pay raise by raising the minimum wage. Just how much did the unions have to do with this maneuver?
Madame Speaker, you stated that this Congress is going to commit itself to the children. I presume, then, that you'll stop listening to the National Education Association and let teachers teach and let students learn at their highest capability. If a student excels, let the student excel at his or her ability to assimilate knowledge. Conversely, if a student can't assimilate advanced math or is incapable of understanding the nuances of history, but that student can disassemble a diesel engine blind-folded, let him/her go to a trade school. We need diesel mechanics; we don't need students who are pushed beyond their means to succeed and wind up failing in life because some liberal 'educator' thinks that all students need to take college placement level classes."
I predict the Barak-Oba-meter will record higher numbers than the Hilla-richter-scale. B.O. just seems like the "chosen" one to me.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
I'll wager the house it will be a helluva lot more than they will pan to McCain or Brownback, Noel. Actually, I don't think there will be a necessity to pan to Hillary and Barack.....I'm sure their media operatives will have a minimum of two cameras dedicated to those opportunists.
And that's why I read the SOTU speech on the Drudge link as opposed to watching the week-long continuation of the Dem State of OUR Union address live.
Nah. This is America at it's finest. I'll certainly read the transcript later. No question. But this is our shining moment every year, and I wouldn't miss it for all the world! ns
It was hard to get an accurate count because Hillary and Barack were in the same shots. The very first shot of Hillary during the presidents speech was priceless, as she looked as if she was holding back gas. Watching her at these events are very telling about her personality... scary!
I want to know if Barbara Bush knows Hillary is wearing her fake pearls? What is up with that? I noticed it earlier....Hillary / pearls? Doesn't compute for me.
"I want to know if Barbara Bush knows Hillary is wearing her fake pearls? What is up with that? I noticed it earlier....Hillary / pearls? Doesn't compute for me."
She heard Bill gave Monica a pearl necklace.....
So she went out and bought a pearl necklace so she could feel part of the club, Apparently she didnt completely understand.
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
This is an extraordinary event that only happens once a year. In our system, the president doesn't address a joint session of Congress very often. And, when he does, we celebrate it with a lot of standing ovations.
We've been doing it this way for centuries. Should we change it now because some think it's not good theater?
we can agree to disagree on that. I noticed Nancy is having trouble holding back her smirks and eye rolls...and she's setting a record for eye blinks per minute
I have to agree with you (again), Noel. Aside from the pagentry(?), its almost an informal vote - who supports the President on the issue he is addressing?
Didn't see it. But I was told once that in body-language, arms and legs crossed indicates a stubborn refusal to listen to a viewpoint, a closed-mindedness.
Kerry had to get out of there before some military types kicked his a** for some of the recent comments he's made about the intelligence of our military.
did anyone see as Bush was walking out of the chamber and he stopped to talk to harken, kagan said something to the president and his only reply was , " hey, I met you at the white house."
So if Slick Hillie does get elected and starts to slip in health would "Slick Willie" (in sickness and in health chubby hubby) be first in line for support and representation/possession? Would this be an impeachable breech of constitution? Would Hillary be allowed to get sick as laws now currently enforce our intent of 22 Amendment? Is "Slick Willie" constitutionally allowed to be strong for her? How many months ago did I say I never stop running out of new thoughts about 22 Amendment and Hillary? What a historic moment for President Bush with introduction of first Lady Speaker of the House.
Each time we see President Bush make a speech like this, my wife and I are struck with the basic decency of this man. It is so sad to see what he has had to endure from the putrid left in our nation. It brings tears to our eyes. God Bless President Bush.
I have posted some of I hope the same sentiments as you and your sweet other half...we feel the same here.
Unfortunately I blather on too much at times, but I was under the impression that this was not going to be the speech I heard tonight....it was stark, I hope people really listened to this gracious man, that is what he is in my opinion, he cares first and foremost for his fellow man, for that I have always felt God put him in when he did for a reason, I rarely invoke religion here, but I am tonight.
God Bless George Bush and his family.
Bless you and your other half both.
Btw...I advise the enemies in other countries to listen to the man. He is not kidding. I advise the blood sport politicians running for President and those up for re-election to listen up....
How can they give a break on payroll taxes for Health Insurance without raising the cap significantly or removing it altogether? Then they'll sell it as a middle-class tax cut!!!!!
He's still on temporary work visas?
Solve southern border issue without animosity and without amnesty - HOW ?
Café Standards again?
Double SPR capacity?
He said "Serious challenge of global climate change?"
Enough Gratuitous Gallery Gatherers - Please!
He brushed Pelosi's ample chest when he shook her hand at the end. Frank Castanza yelled out "that's my move!"
When he's signing autographs at the end, how does he know no ones's shoving a bill in there? Radar, what is this I'm signing?
1st year of High Def cameras, though not a particulary good feed, particularly on Fox broadcast.
Were it not macacca, we wouldn't have had to sit through Webb's insufferable nonsense.
Give a Liberal a thought and he'll repeat it mindlessly all day. Teach a Liberal to think for himself and he'll vote Republican (or, preferably, Libertarian) for the rest of his life.
You're letting logic confuse rhetoric. Shame on you!
Yes
Silly question
Yes, cafe standards again. How else should we regulate the auto industry? Please elaborate
Certainly. With twice the petroleum reserve, we should be less concerned with threats by Iran to close the Straits of Hormuz. This threat has foolishly impacted the energy markets for more than two decades. Recently, this threat drove prices of crude up by almost $20/bbl. Anything that limits the reaction to this threat and the ability of folks like T. Boone Pickens to capitalize on it is a good thing
I like the gratuitous gallery gatherers. In fact, I strive to be one
Enough Seinfeld references. I vote for these to be banned from NB forever. All those in favor say, "I am the master of my domain!"
Ditto MASH references -- especially to Radar, who was a very overrated character
That's a good thing, Who wants to see Hillary or Nancy in HD?
Yet, the Fox panel gave him a huge thumbs up. I can't completely comment on Webb's comment. for I was cooking dinner for your niece. Want to know what I made, and whether she liked it?
Other than that, Spiny, I completely agree with all your comments. Hugs and kisses for yours, mine, and ours! :-) ns
Why did webb invoke the Cold War and WW2? I thought those were off limits. Libs usually talk down to anyone who brings them up.
Anyone listening to Scare America, I am it's hysterical. And no webb I don't want to see family pictures that you've been carrying around 50 years, thanks.
When I heard Webb speak of the photo, it made me think of the one scene in "Pulp Fiction" where Christopher Walken carried Bruce Willis' father's watch up his ass for years to make it home to give it to Bruce...
If you can get an AA station in right now it is pretty funny (sad?) The insanity is coming left & right. So far I've learned that because Bush called for 90+ thousand more enlisted in the Army and Marines in 5 years, he is "building his own mercenary army". The funniest part is the main theme is already " this is just old hat, bush is saying the same thing over and over etc" and then in the next breath it is stillhow there is going to be a draft, conscription.
Well it's replaying on CNN - SOTU. I for one cannot even watch it. I started to, but can't even make a few minutes.
Bush said something to the tune of employers will be held responsible so they cannot hire illegals. Immediately following, he had to add, in perfect PC form, that we as Americans embrace the melting pot and foreigners becoming citizens, or some such CRAP.
It's an hour or however long of prepared garbage, with all the perfect PC nostrums prepared so no single activism group can get their dander up with some phrase or statement. It's so sickening to me, I cannot watch it.
I went to the text link a regular provided and scrolled down toward the end and saw two "personal stories", which of course according to the socio-psychobabblers and advert experts are needed in any advertisement or discussion on anything, in order to make a "real impact" on the viewer and "personalize the issue" for the intended audience.
One was about a gal who started a baby video business, made it 20 mill a year, and sold it to Disney and it is now a 200 mill a year enterprise. The second was a soldier who was shot in the chest and arm and shrapnelled in the legs, but refused treatment and kept fighting, and got a silver star.
It's all candy-coated, prepared, scripted CRAP to me. I guess the republicans are now public relations consulted pull on those heart strings pre-emptive save your butt from insane critique freakos.
State of the Nation ? A psychobabbling touchy-feely circus of deception.
No, it's not Bush's fault. It's the entire MSM and dissemination system.
Far be it from to me say it could be any different. I can just imagine tumbler going out of his mind and having an insane raging letter writing fit if the speech writers didn't insert the follow-up " We are the World" love line for foreigners and immigration and becoming a US citizen after the never will be implemented anyway " no chance for employers excuses hiring an illegal."
In other words, it's one big pile of lies and fantasies, IMO, with the worst sort of PC cover slopped all over it.
Yes, I didn't give it a chance, really. Can't. I tried, and the very first "follow up cover" lines on the CNN replay made me sick.
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January 23, 2007 - 18:14 ET by bigtimerRedeployment is not defeat!
Redeployment is not defeat!
Redeployment is not defeat!
(pound fist on table while saying this over and over three times!)
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"If we ever forget that we are a Nation Under God....then we will be a Nation Gone Under." Ronald Reagan
I'm still wondering why the M
January 23, 2007 - 18:23 ET by RunningBeerI'm still wondering why the MSM wants Bush to "concede" that global warming is human caused if, as they stated, nobody will be listening?
The thing that blew my mind i
January 24, 2007 - 09:58 ET by BDThe thing that blew my mind is that when the president used the language that stated we would not abandon our friends in Iraq or shrink from our commitments, the bulk of the democrats stayed seated and refused to applaud.
I guess it comes from the fact that they cannot deny their childhood when they abandoned our friends in Southeast Asia to the tender mercies of the Communists.
To follow through on this war would give the lie to their entire lives since 1968.
Oh they will stand up and che
January 23, 2007 - 18:39 ET by ucOh they will stand up and cheer and say thank you Mr. President, we couldn't have done it without you. Sorry, also, for not yet digging up all past Hillary and Bill foreign policy statements that may have raised foreign ire that motivated 9/11; we will get right on that Mr. President. Thank you again for keeping us together and strong all these years. And they will also thank the President for atleast having had executive experience as governor and businessman before running for office. I guess I can sleep late tomorrow.
I will say, this site has mad
January 23, 2007 - 18:42 ET by balboaI will say, this site has made me much more curious about politics. I never really cared to watch State of the Union addresses before, but now I'm more interested in what is said and the reaction.
Good boa.It's your interpreta
January 23, 2007 - 18:46 ET by bigtimerGood boa.
It's your interpretation that worries me...
lol!
bt...I was thinking the same
January 23, 2007 - 18:50 ET by Clear thinkerbt...
I was thinking the same thing.
Ha! Don't worry, I'll be sure
January 23, 2007 - 18:50 ET by balboaHa! Don't worry, I'll be sure to share any thoughts with you guys first, to get the OK. :p
Thanks Bal... you may end up
January 23, 2007 - 19:03 ET by Clear thinkerThanks Bal... you may end up being a good American after all.
I think so too Ct...boa remin
January 23, 2007 - 19:14 ET by bigtimerI think so too Ct...
boa reminds me of the little brother who hangs on and follows you everywhere you want to go away just once in awhile and quit buggin' ya, you can't shake, scare or swat him off...when you finally do...you may end up missing the little bugger.
Oh well....
Come on guys... quit pickin
January 23, 2007 - 19:21 ET by RunningBeerCome on guys... quit pickin' on Bal so much. He's grown at least a half inch in the last couple of months!
RB...Okay okay!How'd that son
January 23, 2007 - 19:31 ET by bigtimerRB...
Okay okay!
How'd that song go...." Why's Everybody Always Pickin' on Me?" or some such.....LOL!
I was leaning more towards &q
January 23, 2007 - 20:48 ET by RunningBeerI was leaning more towards "Short people got no reason..., no reason to live"
Balboa
January 23, 2007 - 20:57 ET by Noel SheppardB,
Let me piggyback on others. I'm glad that you are watching this spectacular event as a result of being a member here. This is America at its finest, and I'm glad you're watching. I haven't missed it for decades! ns
Noel...As long as I can rem
January 23, 2007 - 22:37 ET by ww thumperNoel...As long as I can remember, anytime the President made a speach of any kind , Dad would call us boys to the living room and be quiet in front of the radio and listen to the President. I still do it today, in front of my big screen TV :-) ww Being "Politcaly Correct" with ISLAM will distroy America......WW
I've watched or tried to wa
January 24, 2007 - 05:21 ET by sarcasmoI've watched or tried to watch 'em for years, but I don't know if I could describe any State Of The Union speech as "America at its finest." But maybe you mean just the getting-together aspect. Anyway, it's not a speech, but I liked Cathy Young's goodbye column better than the SOTU.
JMR
This breaking news may pre-
January 23, 2007 - 18:54 ET by JerryThis breaking news may pre-empt the State of the Union Address
According to the Dredge report, a terrorist organization has been uncovered right here within our very borders. The group refers to themselves as "Terrorists United with Ruthless Democrat Socialists", or TURDS for short. Word is, these TURDS are floating around everywhere, having already infiltrated the Senate and House, and are staging an assault upon the Executive branch of the government. The U.S. military in conjunction with the FBI and CIA have begun a covert operation to flush out these TURDS. According to secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, "It's a stinking mess in the democrat party right now. Code BLUE... TURDS everywhere!"
Update: The FBI has discovered an offshoot of the TURDS, known as "Facists And Radical TerroristS". While they are quite a nuisance, these FARTs are not nearly as disruptive as the TURDS. The FARTS will lead protests and anti-war rallies, but the stench goes away as soon as the FARTs dissipate. On the other hand, if we don't watch our step, the TURDS are a threat to send this country down the toilet.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
FARTS and TURDS...come up wit
January 23, 2007 - 18:57 ET by balboaFARTS and TURDS...come up with that on your own, did you?
Jerry...This news could make
January 23, 2007 - 19:00 ET by Clear thinkerJerry...
This news could make tonights speech more interesting, please forward to the WH.
Jerry!ROTFLMAO!!!You are PRIC
January 23, 2007 - 19:09 ET by bigtimerJerry!
ROTFLMAO!!!
You are PRICELESS!
How perfectly fitting....and true too!
Thanks fella...so much!
Priceless Jerry, absolutely P
January 23, 2007 - 19:46 ET by JABPriceless Jerry, absolutely Priceless. Ditto's on the question, did you come up with that yourself? What makes this so special is the email I just sent to the new NRCC Chairman (Congressman Tom Cole), send him your thoughts as well everyone (be nice and professional). LOL, the timing was too rich :-)
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful to the Ignorant"
Doesn't get much better than
January 23, 2007 - 19:49 ET by bigtimerDoesn't get much better than that does it JAB?
I loved it as you can see by above post....I am also saving it and passing it on to others....
Jerry...you are going to be famous!
Aww shucks guys... :) Ho
January 23, 2007 - 20:04 ET by JerryAww shucks guys... :) How'd you know it was a fake news story?
To answer Bal's question, absolutely, 100% original material.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
You should take that show on
January 23, 2007 - 20:06 ET by balboaYou should take that show on the road. Hit the Catskills.
Jerry, if that is true (you m
January 23, 2007 - 20:16 ET by JABJerry, if that is true (you made it up), do you know "Larry The Cable Guy" he got his start on a call-in moring show known as the "Ron & Ron Morning Show" in the Tampa Bay area (Florida) in the late 1980's (Larry out lasted them by the way) and went on to success.
Bal maybe on to something here, do not under estimate yourself, I hear Larry gets 300K per event these days. I would love to see someone else make the big time as well.
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful to the Ignorant"
Seriously Jerry...you should
January 23, 2007 - 20:22 ET by bigtimerSeriously Jerry...you should look into it...this isn't the first time that you have posted great stuff that is hilarious...and close enough to the truth too!
BT, Jerry's one of those guy'
January 23, 2007 - 20:32 ET by JABBT, Jerry's one of those guy's that you invite to your parties just for the comical element, reguardless of how you feel about them (if it's not too bad). I like Jerry because he seems to be a good person at heart and honest in his morals.
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful to the Ignorant"
Unfortunately, to be successf
January 23, 2007 - 20:50 ET by JerryUnfortunately, to be successful in that arena requires boldness and personality, of which I have neither. I'm afraid I make Al Gore look like Jim Carrey by comparison, but thanks!
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Jerry on NewsBusters
January 24, 2007 - 11:41 ET by tumbler_2007Dang! This is the only blogsite actually known to have attracted Jerry Seinfeld. Take a bow, Mr. Bozell!
LOL Jerry
January 23, 2007 - 20:17 ET by acumenLOL Jerry - Way to 'sniff' out the story 'behind' the story.
A passing grade for Jerry
January 23, 2007 - 22:38 ET by nkviking75Bravo, Jerry! Take a bowel... er, bow.
I guess this makes you the COLON Powell of NB.
Post again whenever you feel so moved.
Jerry..Great post! U R 2
January 23, 2007 - 22:41 ET by ww thumperJerry..Great post! U R 2 funnie :-)) ww Being "Politcaly Correct" with ISLAM will distroy America......WW
Be Respectful Democrats
January 23, 2007 - 19:03 ET by emjem24I had to endure Bill Clinton for 2 terms and the Republicans were respectful. I'm not sure that the Democrats will even go that far. I'm sure that they'll have a few token anti-war protestors in the crowd (invited or uninvited). That'll be a hit. I have to say I partly want Pres. Bush to tell off the dems but he'll never do it. I want to hear him crack down on the borders but he'll never do it. Right now, I'm just sad because most of the country will tune out because they simply don't care. They don't care about our military, the Iraq War, just themselves. And he's going to talk about conserving fuel? That will go over like a turd in a punchbowl. Uhhh, Pres. Bush, Americans (currently the clueless 60%) are selfish and don't care that the oil comes from foreign sources as long as it keeps coming.
The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer. Air Force Motto
emjem says: When your brain's stuck on liberalism it self-destructs.
You said it all em.Heaart-bre
January 23, 2007 - 19:16 ET by bigtimerYou said it all em.
Heart-breakin' isn't it?
I'm half inclinded to not wat
January 23, 2007 - 19:40 ET by Conservative in the ArtsI'm half inclinded to not watch it myself. As the media likes to say, Bush will be talking to a brick wall tonight. The Dem congress doesn't care about a word that will come out of his lips. The media doesn't care about a word that comes out of Bush's lips. The media will be showing all their favorites, we'll get plenty of eye rolls from Hillary. And speaking of that, I place a bet that the media will use this state of the union address to cover every one of the Dems that have announced that will be there. I think I'll watch it and keep score of this list:
1. how many times will they show or mention Hillary?
2. How many times will they show or talk about Obama?
3. How many times Nancy (who will be sitting behind him, I know...I know another first) will roll her eyes or give a disaproving huff?
4. How many times will Dick look over at Nancy and want to smack her for those huffs?
5. How many times will they mention fake polls about Bush's numbers?
I think the leftist will show
January 23, 2007 - 19:56 ET by bigtimerI think the leftist will show the decorum and manners they always do during The State of the Union speech CitA...same as they did at the Wellstone bash...er ceremony...er remembrance....
Real grown mature adults....
Not.
Leftist media is expecting nothing less by the way.
Interesting that you mention
January 23, 2007 - 21:10 ET by balboaInteresting that you mention this. Just now on NBC Chris Matthews said Pelosi told Dems that they were to be on their best behavior tonight, civility was expected, etc.
Let's hope boa...For the sake
January 23, 2007 - 21:15 ET by bigtimerLet's hope boa...
For the sake of our nation during a time of war...no matter what your opinion is of it... besides that it would be wise of them...
After-all they do not want the media to be talking about their behaviour now do they?
It is after all their job to attack the President...hand in hand with their best buddies, the leftist media.
Greg, for a segway to your co
January 23, 2007 - 19:39 ET by JABGreg, for a segway to your column, people can also write to the new NRCC Chairman (AKA Congressman Tom Cole) and give them their thoughts as well, I did. Nothing will change unless we make it happen.
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful to the Ignorant"
I fear that the President is
January 23, 2007 - 19:41 ET by King of the BritonsI fear that the President is about to unveil a number of new big government give aways and try to appease the moderates. I have already heard that he is going to ask Americans to cut back on fuel consumption by 20% in the next 10 years. It gets tougher and tougher to defend this Republican President as he continues to fail to reduce government's size and tries to increase the federal government's giant disgusting tentacles. Please, please Mr. President, don't do it. I believe you are doing the right thing in fighting this war and this enemy. I support you 100%. I cannot support your growing the federal government and giving up on the principles of freedom.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!´´
--Patrick Henry
Transcript of the speech. R
January 24, 2007 - 00:57 ET by mattmTranscript of the speech. Read it and make up your own minds about it - and for God's sake, don't listen to the MSM!!!
I quickly scanned through it and found it pretty good. I get a little nervous about the "melting pot" thing...I'm all for immigration, but not open borders...but overall I was a decent speech....
The question now is will anything be done... In any case, if people actually read the speech, rather than listen to the media 'analysis' of it, we'd have a much better informed public...
My favorite line (pat of a line) was " Let us have a serious, civil, and conclusive debate..." Fine idea, but will the Congress be able to step out of character and do it?
I do not think so mattm
January 24, 2007 - 01:04 ET by SportPoliticsI do not think so mattm. It appears campaigning is 24/7/365 with no breaks at all, and has actually moved to prior to the upcoming. Therefore any sort of honest debate and talking of the issues is absolutely forbidden. Instead a sort of psychotic paranioa must be maintained whereby anything to vote for or do will be based upon the opinion of the voters in a future election, or so the news tells us. I'm sure their 10,000 polls to the pols make them very attractive, and quite important in running things. What would the congress do without newspaper articles to keep them informed on their jobs and duties and responsibilities, and what they should know as committee members and oversighters and congresscritters ? I mean they couldn't stand up on the floor and shake one in anger and outrage, or claim they just found out by reading the NYT this morning as they are questioned by their fellow members.
Certainly they'ed have a very hard time standing up and declaring the will of the American people, since they read it in some rag one of the interns so dedicatedly passed to them.
"Could Our President be
January 23, 2007 - 19:45 ET by bigtimer"Could Our President be some Cartoon Character afraid to look down?"
Uproarious laughter by panel like Buchanan, Barnicle, Todd, Robinson....it was disgraceful.....
I do not agree with the President about some of things...but I do about the war.
These people are shameless.
Lighten up guys - life is t
January 23, 2007 - 19:59 ET by RackieLighten up guys - life is too short
http://www.peta.org/feat/stateoftheunion/f-stateoftheunion.asp
IMO - only the first half of this video is worth watching
Good point rackie...Will do.H
January 23, 2007 - 20:06 ET by bigtimerGood point rackie...
Will do.
Hopefully that is!
Seriously though... I am in a good mood, I know what to expect from the little leftists critters already.
It is a given any more.
LOL!
The way I know what to expect
January 23, 2007 - 22:21 ET by ChemicalOperatorThe way I know what to expect from the left is to think of the worst possible solution then end the thought with "its bush's fault" then wait.
So far I have been right. I knew things were bad when katrina hit, I told my brother, watch they are going to blame Bush for the hurricane. Few days later I actually heard it on the MSM. I was dumbfounded that a stupid joke I told my brother would actually end up being true.
After that, I know what to expect. Everything bush says tonight will end up "being a lie" and the only one who can fix this country will be pelosi or something like that.
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
I'll tape it and watch it tom
January 23, 2007 - 20:01 ET by HumanEventsI'll tape it and watch it tomorrow. I'm sure George will say some things we'll like and some things that we'll cringe at. He's just too big goverment in some areas and also inclined to go along now with global warming and the minimum wage hike. But he'll remain firm on Iraq. It'd be nice if he addresses border security from illegals from Mexico but I feel doubtful that will get any attention (and looks very doubtful we'll get that 700 mile wall, which is woefully too little anyway, but at least it would finally be something).
The Dems and the MSM (that's redundant, I know) will be 100% negative on his address. Funny how even when he supports their agenda on a particular issue they can't ever get themselves to say, "I applaud the President for...", "I must give Bush credit for...", etc. If I could talk to him I'd tell him, "No matter what you do or say they hate you, they want the White House back, and they are going to criticize you. So you might as well incur their wrath for doing the right thing."
"Behind me, to my right,
January 23, 2007 - 20:20 ET by ghotifun"Behind me, to my right, is Speaker of the House Pelosi. Congratulations on your first one hundred hours. I noted the first thing you did is take the day off on Jan. 8. The next thing you accomplished was to give 2% or less of Americans a pay raise by raising the minimum wage. Just how much did the unions have to do with this maneuver?
Madame Speaker, you stated that this Congress is going to commit itself to the children. I presume, then, that you'll stop listening to the National Education Association and let teachers teach and let students learn at their highest capability. If a student excels, let the student excel at his or her ability to assimilate knowledge. Conversely, if a student can't assimilate advanced math or is incapable of understanding the nuances of history, but that student can disassemble a diesel engine blind-folded, let him/her go to a trade school. We need diesel mechanics; we don't need students who are pushed beyond their means to succeed and wind up failing in life because some liberal 'educator' thinks that all students need to take college placement level classes."
This would be a fun start!
Ghoti - I applaude you input.
January 23, 2007 - 23:12 ET by Chicago RepublicanGhoti - I applaude your input. Nice work. Ghoti, 08.
Good evening
January 23, 2007 - 21:00 ET by Noel SheppardNBers,
I pose a simple question: How many times will the cameras pan to Hillary, and how many times to Barack? ns
A lot.Mostly to Hillary thoug
January 23, 2007 - 21:07 ET by bigtimerA lot.
Mostly to Hillary though.
Just one gal's opinion.
Pans
January 23, 2007 - 21:11 ET by Noel SheppardFolks,
And by comparison, how many times will the cameras pan to McCain? ns
Close to Zilch Noel.Just one
January 23, 2007 - 21:17 ET by bigtimerClose to Zilch Noel.
Just one gal's opinion.
BT
January 23, 2007 - 21:29 ET by Noel SheppardBT,
Already saw him. In a gold tie. I like that much better than everybody's purple ones. How 'bout you? ns
Obama is sitting right in fro
January 23, 2007 - 21:40 ET by Conservative in the ArtsObama is sitting right in front of Hillary, for the media it's a two for one shot!
Enough for us to lose count
January 23, 2007 - 21:08 ET by Free StinkerEnough for us to lose count
I predict the Barak-Oba-met
January 23, 2007 - 21:15 ET by JerryI predict the Barak-Oba-meter will record higher numbers than the Hilla-richter-scale. B.O. just seems like the "chosen" one to me.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment
vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any
President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
I'm betting the house noel
January 23, 2007 - 21:20 ET by acumenI'll wager the house it will be a helluva lot more than they will pan to McCain or Brownback, Noel. Actually, I don't think there will be a necessity to pan to Hillary and Barack.....I'm sure their media operatives will have a minimum of two cameras dedicated to those opportunists.
And that's why I read the SOTU speech on the Drudge link as opposed to watching the week-long continuation of the Dem State of OUR Union address live.
Hugh
January 23, 2007 - 21:23 ET by Noel SheppardHugh,
Nah. This is America at it's finest. I'll certainly read the transcript later. No question. But this is our shining moment every year, and I wouldn't miss it for all the world! ns
How many times will the camer
January 23, 2007 - 21:40 ET by rdave63How many times will the cameras pan to Hillary? It depends on how many props (I mean children) she brings with her.
Noel...It was hard to get an
January 23, 2007 - 22:27 ET by Clear thinkerNoel...
It was hard to get an accurate count because Hillary and Barack were in the same shots. The very first shot of Hillary during the presidents speech was priceless, as she looked as if she was holding back gas. Watching her at these events are very telling about her personality... scary!
Did Kucinich want to make sur
January 23, 2007 - 21:10 ET by Roger the ShrubberDid Kucinich want to make sure his parking got validated? Is that why he just had to be on the aisle?
I mean, parking is expensive in DC, and he has a campaign to lose in '08...
Rog
January 23, 2007 - 21:12 ET by Noel SheppardRog,
No. That's the most face-time he's going to get on TV -- thank the lord!!! ns
Ya think maybe the president
January 23, 2007 - 22:28 ET by Clear thinkerYa think maybe the president would like to punch his ticket?
Purple Ties
January 23, 2007 - 21:13 ET by Noel SheppardFolks,
OK. So, here's another question: Who is sick of purple ties, and misses all the red ones? ns
Dubya's obviously backing the
January 23, 2007 - 21:18 ET by balboaDubya's obviously backing the Tar Heels with his tie choice tonight.
Anyone know who's doing the Democrat response?
B
January 23, 2007 - 21:20 ET by Noel SheppardB,
I am. Haven't you heard? Jim Webb. Where've you been? :-) ns
Nuts. That's right. Spaced it
January 23, 2007 - 21:23 ET by balboaNuts. That's right. Spaced it.
I really think they should limit the amount of interruptions and standing Os in these things.
B
January 23, 2007 - 21:27 ET by Noel SheppardB,
Part of the specter. Has been for decades. This is not just a TV affectation. Enjoy it. It's really great! ns
Webb of Va...
January 23, 2007 - 21:23 ET by bigtimerWebb of Va...
Okay Noel,Since you brought u
January 23, 2007 - 21:22 ET by BlondeOkay Noel,
Since you brought up a wardrobe issue.
I want to know if Barbara Bush knows Hillary is wearing her fake pearls? What is up with that? I noticed it earlier....Hillary / pearls? Doesn't compute for me.
B
January 23, 2007 - 21:25 ET by Noel SheppardB,
Gosh, you're right. Those fake pearls are disgusting. Why wear that tonight? How disgraceful!!! ns
Noel,I'd hate to become known
January 23, 2007 - 21:29 ET by BlondeNoel,
I'd hate to become known as the fashionista of this board....however....
Did you notice, John Kerry is wearing the same color tie President Bush is? McCain's tie is hideous.
This is kind of fun, actually. Saves me from hearing what GWB is saying that I don't want to hear.
We should have done another trillion thing tonite.
B
January 23, 2007 - 21:31 ET by Noel SheppardB,
I like McCain's gold tie. ns
N,I don't. Not with his com
January 23, 2007 - 21:37 ET by BlondeN,
I don't. Not with his complexion. It's awful.
(Blonde's don't wear yellow....well, at least I don't). LOL.
Blonde...The newly elected fa
January 23, 2007 - 22:31 ET by Clear thinkerBlonde...
The newly elected fashion general of NB. Congrats are in order.
Thanks, Clear (I think).But I
January 23, 2007 - 22:33 ET by BlondeThanks, Clear (I think).
But I was right about the faux pearls, on the faux candidate, yes?
Blonde...No prob. Ok, time fo
January 23, 2007 - 22:36 ET by Clear thinkerBlonde...
No prob. Ok, time for a Q... is it still verboten to wear black sox with sandles?
CT,Socks with sandals?Um, yea
January 23, 2007 - 22:42 ET by BlondeCT,
Socks with sandals?
Um, yeah. Bad.
The whole point of sandals is to let your little toes skip and go naked. Hello!
I knew this was going to be bad.
Blonde...Thanks. Will pass in
January 23, 2007 - 22:45 ET by Clear thinkerBlonde...
Thanks. Will pass info on to my wife.
She heard Bill gave Monica a
January 23, 2007 - 22:31 ET by ChemicalOperator"I want to know if Barbara Bush knows Hillary is wearing her fake pearls? What is up with that? I noticed it earlier....Hillary / pearls? Doesn't compute for me."
She heard Bill gave Monica a pearl necklace.....
So she went out and bought a pearl necklace so she could feel part of the club, Apparently she didnt completely understand.
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
Oh my...
January 23, 2007 - 22:33 ET by balboaOh my...
pelosi
January 23, 2007 - 21:18 ET by Shrillary Clinton"Soccer mom" Nancy Pelosi?? Gag me.
HOLD THE PHONE. Is Hillary sp
January 23, 2007 - 21:24 ET by balboaHOLD THE PHONE. Is Hillary sporting a mullet?!
Balboa
January 23, 2007 - 21:26 ET by Noel SheppardB,
Yeah. And she's wearing skateboard shoes. What a dork!!! ns
Stop panning to the crowd lik
January 23, 2007 - 21:30 ET by Shrillary ClintonStop panning to the crowd like it's the Oscars or something!! aargh
(never mind)
January 23, 2007 - 21:30 ET by Rackie(never mind)
Noname
January 23, 2007 - 21:33 ET by Noel SheppardNN,
Don't agree. This isn't just about the address. We want to see how members of Congress are responding. Very important. ns
Yeah, but I'd kill to see Cli
January 23, 2007 - 21:35 ET by balboaYeah, but I'd kill to see Clint Eastwood sitting next to Penelope Cruz right now.
B
January 23, 2007 - 21:36 ET by Noel SheppardB,
You'd kill for that? Can I quote you? ns
Lol. I think the seating arra
January 23, 2007 - 21:39 ET by balboaLol. I think the seating arrangements are a little random sometimes.
Grandpa sitting next to Rat-F
January 23, 2007 - 21:56 ET by Roger the ShrubberGrandpa sitting next to Rat-Face?
Think I'll pass. Salma Hayek, on the other hand...
true but it seems a little ov
January 23, 2007 - 21:36 ET by Shrillary Clintontrue but it seems a little overdone imho. could we at least cut down on the number of interruptions due to standing o's?
NN
January 23, 2007 - 21:40 ET by Noel SheppardNN,
Simply put, no.
This is an extraordinary event that only happens once a year. In our system, the president doesn't address a joint session of Congress very often. And, when he does, we celebrate it with a lot of standing ovations.
We've been doing it this way for centuries. Should we change it now because some think it's not good theater?
I think not. ns
No, change it because it is a
January 23, 2007 - 21:44 ET by dvdaughtryNo, change it because it is annoying.
we can agree to disagree on t
January 23, 2007 - 21:44 ET by Shrillary Clintonwe can agree to disagree on that. I noticed Nancy is having trouble holding back her smirks and eye rolls...and she's setting a record for eye blinks per minute
Hey, we posted the exact same
January 23, 2007 - 21:54 ET by Roger the ShrubberHey, we posted the exact same comment about the blinking at the exact same time.
Brilliant minds think alike....
I have to agree with you (aga
January 23, 2007 - 22:45 ET by Chicago RepublicanI have to agree with you (again), Noel. Aside from the pagentry(?), its almost an informal vote - who supports the President on the issue he is addressing?
Even though they stand and cl
January 23, 2007 - 22:50 ET by bigtimerEven though they stand and clap for the camera's...they rush to the floor and get off to say something different....to the camera's.
Hypocrisy anyone?
I find it interesting that fr
January 23, 2007 - 21:44 ET by Roger the ShrubberI find it interesting that freshman senator Bobby Casey is sitting next to Hillary.
Also, can San Fran Nan blink a little more often?
Haha. You're right. It's all
January 23, 2007 - 21:46 ET by balboaHaha. You're right. It's all I can notice now.
She must be dehydrated.
I think she is using Morse Co
January 23, 2007 - 21:48 ET by Roger the ShrubberI think she is using Morse Code to communicate with Al-Qaeda.
Lol. Long, long, long-short
January 23, 2007 - 21:53 ET by balboaLol.
Long, long, long-short, short-short, long-short-long...
K....I.....L....L........M...
January 23, 2007 - 21:58 ET by Roger the ShrubberK....I.....L....L........M.....E......
*cue "One" by Metallica*
That's hilarious, Roger. &q
January 23, 2007 - 23:08 ET by Chicago RepublicanThat's hilarious, Roger.
"If I could just have some kind of voice to keep me company....."
(haven't seen the video in more than 10 years, but it went something like that - hope I didn't ruin the humor with that......)
Rog,Compare and contrast the
January 23, 2007 - 21:48 ET by BlondeRog,
Compare and contrast the blinks with Dick Cheney.
Pelosi looks like she's sucking on a lemon.
hahaWell, demons in human for
January 23, 2007 - 21:50 ET by Roger the Shrubberhaha
Well, demons in human form do not blink... At least that's what I read at HuffyPo...
Blinking
January 23, 2007 - 21:49 ET by Shrillary ClintonFrom a web site on body language --'
Shifty eyes, too much blinking can suggest deception.
Doh!
Great pickup, NN. I found a s
January 23, 2007 - 21:52 ET by Roger the ShrubberGreat pickup, NN. I found a site to help us out....
Did you see the pull away sho
January 23, 2007 - 21:53 ET by BlondeDid you see the pull away shot....Pelosi from the side?
Talk about body language. Arms, and legs crossed. She looks really mad!
What the heck is she chewing on now?
Didn't see it. But I was told
January 24, 2007 - 07:48 ET by Indiana JoeDidn't see it. But I was told once that in body-language, arms and legs crossed indicates a stubborn refusal to listen to a viewpoint, a closed-mindedness.
Who'd a thunk it, huh?
Pelosi is going to chew her d
January 23, 2007 - 21:54 ET by rimskyPelosi is going to chew her damn lip off!
Thanks Roger the Shrubber...g
January 23, 2007 - 21:56 ET by Shrillary ClintonThanks Roger the Shrubber...good link.
Just curious...why don't SCOTUS judges stand up for ovations....
holy cow dikembe could eat la
January 23, 2007 - 21:59 ET by Shrillary Clintonholy cow dikembe could eat laura for lunch...
noname...Justices are not sup
January 23, 2007 - 22:34 ET by Clear thinkernoname...
Justices are not supposed to show favoritism concerning any issue.
rimsky..I thought she was che
January 23, 2007 - 23:10 ET by ww thumperrimsky..I thought she was chewing her cud.... what a cow Being "Politcaly Correct" with ISLAM will distroy America......WW
The House of Mutombo!!!
January 23, 2007 - 21:58 ET by balboaThe House of Mutombo!!!
It was good to see another NB
January 23, 2007 - 21:59 ET by Roger the ShrubberIt was good to see another NBA star who could dunk as well as I could.
Sincerely,
Manute Bol
Finger-waggling was more his
January 23, 2007 - 22:01 ET by balboaFinger-waggling was more his thing.
did you notice np didn't make
January 23, 2007 - 22:02 ET by Shrillary Clintondid you notice np didn't make eye contact with reiman (sp?) She was looking down the whole time
Could John Kerry have run out
January 23, 2007 - 22:03 ET by Roger the ShrubberCould John Kerry have run out of there any faster?
I think he ran over Maxine Waters on the way out...
Maybe his IBS was acting up?
rog...In answer to your quest
January 23, 2007 - 22:19 ET by bigtimerrog...
In answer to your question...
NO!
I wrote that down too and it was the fastest I have seen any Senate member move in my life!
Later....
Webb is blowin' wind now....he has got to contribute to that Global Warming with his hot air!
Gas Bag that he is.
I'm glad someone else caught
January 23, 2007 - 22:31 ET by JPR1I'm glad someone else caught that.
Ol' Lurch ducked low and made a beeline for the door. Hopin' no one would notice. A class act that one!
Rog...Kerry had to get out of
January 23, 2007 - 22:43 ET by Clear thinkerRog...
Kerry had to get out of there before some military types kicked his a** for some of the recent comments he's made about the intelligence of our military.
I didn't see it all, but what
January 23, 2007 - 22:04 ET by rimskyI didn't see it all, but what I did see I liked.
Oh, did he just ignore Reid as he walked out?
I love the way Fox keeps ragg
January 23, 2007 - 22:10 ET by rimskyI love the way Fox keeps raggin' on Kucinich as he grabs his moment in the light
Well, by my count, Nancy Pelo
January 23, 2007 - 22:17 ET by mikejWell, by my count, Nancy Pelosi averaged blinking 117 times per minute. However I will need Dana Milbank to verify that.
Kagan
January 23, 2007 - 22:20 ET by aandeagledid anyone see as Bush was walking out of the chamber and he stopped to talk to harken, kagan said something to the president and his only reply was , " hey, I met you at the white house."
So if Slick Hillie does get e
January 23, 2007 - 22:31 ET by ucSo if Slick Hillie does get elected and starts to slip in health would "Slick Willie" (in sickness and in health chubby hubby) be first in line for support and representation/possession? Would this be an impeachable breech of constitution? Would Hillary be allowed to get sick as laws now currently enforce our intent of 22 Amendment? Is "Slick Willie" constitutionally allowed to be strong for her? How many months ago did I say I never stop running out of new thoughts about 22 Amendment and Hillary? What a historic moment for President Bush with introduction of first Lady Speaker of the House.
The Democrats chose another J
January 23, 2007 - 22:49 ET by josephsamuelsonThe Democrats chose another John Kerry Vietnam "veteran" to wag their finger at George Bush yet again.
This is the same man who personally authored a homosexual scene with a child in at least 2 of his books.
It's the same old "blame Bush, we have no real solutions" message that Democrats have been pounding out for 7 years now.
Let's see, what I heard all d
January 23, 2007 - 22:54 ET by bigtimerLet's see, what I heard all day long was President Bush was not going to talk about WAR or anything silly like that....
Yeah right....
Iran BEWARE!
President Bush
January 23, 2007 - 23:12 ET by iveseenitallEach time we see President Bush make a speech like this, my wife and I are struck with the basic decency of this man. It is so sad to see what he has had to endure from the putrid left in our nation. It brings tears to our eyes. God Bless President Bush.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
I so agree isai!I have posted
January 23, 2007 - 23:29 ET by bigtimerI so agree isai!
I have posted some of I hope the same sentiments as you and your sweet other half...we feel the same here.
Unfortunately I blather on too much at times, but I was under the impression that this was not going to be the speech I heard tonight....it was stark, I hope people really listened to this gracious man, that is what he is in my opinion, he cares first and foremost for his fellow man, for that I have always felt God put him in when he did for a reason, I rarely invoke religion here, but I am tonight.
God Bless George Bush and his family.
Bless you and your other half both.
Btw...I advise the enemies in other countries to listen to the man. He is not kidding. I advise the blood sport politicians running for President and those up for re-election to listen up....
A Few Quick Observations:How
January 23, 2007 - 23:09 ET by SpinyNormanA Few Quick Observations:
Give a Liberal a thought and he'll repeat it mindlessly all day. Teach a Liberal to think for himself and he'll vote Republican (or, preferably, Libertarian) for the rest of his life.
Spiny
January 23, 2007 - 23:39 ET by Noel SheppardSN,
A few quick points for points:
Other than that, Spiny, I completely agree with all your comments. Hugs and kisses for yours, mine, and ours! :-) ns
Why did webb invoke the Cold
January 23, 2007 - 23:11 ET by mastersofdeceitWhy did webb invoke the Cold War and WW2? I thought those were off limits. Libs usually talk down to anyone who brings them up.
Anyone listening to Scare America, I am it's hysterical. And no webb I don't want to see family pictures that you've been carrying around 50 years, thanks.
President Bush
January 23, 2007 - 23:18 ET by iveseenitallWebb is a nasty, lying s.o.b. He's got no class at all. He's a jerk. He can put his family photos where the sun don't shine.
NEVER, NEVER trust a liberal
Webb's arrogance was unbeliev
January 23, 2007 - 23:20 ET by bigtimermod,
Webb's arrogance was unbelievable...especially his last words...'if he does not, we will show him the way' ( as in out) about the President.
It was unbelievable. The simpleton.
Who died and made him God.
Only in his dreams.
When I heard Webb speak of th
January 24, 2007 - 16:04 ET by Roger the ShrubberWhen I heard Webb speak of the photo, it made me think of the one scene in "Pulp Fiction" where Christopher Walken carried Bruce Willis' father's watch up his ass for years to make it home to give it to Bruce...
Was that photo up Webb's ass?
Air America
January 23, 2007 - 23:45 ET by mastersofdeceitIf you can get an AA station in right now it is pretty funny (sad?) The insanity is coming left & right. So far I've learned that because Bush called for 90+ thousand more enlisted in the Army and Marines in 5 years, he is "building his own mercenary army". The funniest part is the main theme is already " this is just old hat, bush is saying the same thing over and over etc" and then in the next breath it is still how there is going to be a draft, conscription.
Well it's replaying on CNN - SOTU
January 24, 2007 - 01:36 ET by SportPoliticsWell it's replaying on CNN - SOTU. I for one cannot even watch it. I started to, but can't even make a few minutes.
Bush said something to the tune of employers will be held responsible so they cannot hire illegals. Immediately following, he had to add, in perfect PC form, that we as Americans embrace the melting pot and foreigners becoming citizens, or some such CRAP.
It's an hour or however long of prepared garbage, with all the perfect PC nostrums prepared so no single activism group can get their dander up with some phrase or statement. It's so sickening to me, I cannot watch it.
I went to the text link a regular provided and scrolled down toward the end and saw two "personal stories", which of course according to the socio-psychobabblers and advert experts are needed in any advertisement or discussion on anything, in order to make a "real impact" on the viewer and "personalize the issue" for the intended audience.
One was about a gal who started a baby video business, made it 20 mill a year, and sold it to Disney and it is now a 200 mill a year enterprise. The second was a soldier who was shot in the chest and arm and shrapnelled in the legs, but refused treatment and kept fighting, and got a silver star.
It's all candy-coated, prepared, scripted CRAP to me. I guess the republicans are now public relations consulted pull on those heart strings pre-emptive save your butt from insane critique freakos.
State of the Nation ? A psychobabbling touchy-feely circus of deception.
No, it's not Bush's fault. It's the entire MSM and dissemination system.
Far be it from to me say it could be any different. I can just imagine tumbler going out of his mind and having an insane raging letter writing fit if the speech writers didn't insert the follow-up " We are the World" love line for foreigners and immigration and becoming a US citizen after the never will be implemented anyway " no chance for employers excuses hiring an illegal."
In other words, it's one big pile of lies and fantasies, IMO, with the worst sort of PC cover slopped all over it.
Yes, I didn't give it a chance, really. Can't. I tried, and the very first "follow up cover" lines on the CNN replay made me sick.