Support for the actions of the Dem leadership continues to flow in from America's enemies around the world.
Last week, Al Qaeda's #2, Ayman al-Zawahri, said a Dem-sponsored bill calling for a troop withdrawal from Iraq was proof of America's defeat.
Now the leader of Syria's thugocracy has weighed in, defending House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) against criticism of her recent tête-à-tête with him.
NBC's Ann Curry has followed ABC's Diane Sawyer's footsteps to Damascus, interviewing Bashir Assad. An excerpt of the interview aired during the first half-hour of this morning's "Today." It included this exchange.
NBC CORRESPONDENT ANN CURRY: The Bush administration harshly criticized Nancy Pelosi for meeting with you last month. Vice-President Cheney accused her of having "bad behavior." You're smiling. Why do you smile?
SYRIAN RULER BASHIR ASSAD: It's a funny description to say it's bad behavior, because I think the other way: she was doing her job as an American official in a very high position. She wants to know what's going on.
View video here.
The screencap shows Assad literally laughing at the notion that anyone would criticize Pelosi for conducting her own foreign policy in meeting with him.
So there you have it. Bashir Assad, scholar of the American constitution and the separation of powers, riding to Nancy's defense. Look for him soon in a DNC ad: "Democrats - Doing Our Job. Don't believe us? Ask Bashir Assad."
ASIDE: Assad wins the award as The World's Most Soft-Spoken Sponsor of Terrorism. So mild-mannered, an IED wouldn't melt in his mouth.
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This current Congress might g
May 7, 2007 - 07:58 ET by zfThis current Congress might go done as one of the worst in American History. Seriously, this nation needs Pelosi and the rest of her goon squad like I need a freaking heroin addiction.
And you're right on about Assad, this "guy" is amazing in how can he say some of the most vile things with such a pleasant tone and placid grin on his face. Truly scary.
First Pelosi, then Curry. May
May 7, 2007 - 08:33 ET by NortonalecFirst Pelosi, then Curry. Maybe Assad could meet with Rosie next to ensure a non-biased interview.
Nortonalec
And you told her exactly
May 7, 2007 - 08:34 ET by Dee BunkAnd you told her exactly what was going on Mr. Assad didn't you? And she believed you. How nice for you. Did she have any suggestions or was everything just right? I never heard that part.
I still can't believe all of this is happening. Her meeting with Assad is nothing compared to the idiocy of the pull-out bill in terms of cowering and giving power to terrorists, but now the media has another darling. Boy Amajajihad or what ever his name is might get jealous. Don’t worry Mr Amajajihad - he’s not as cute as you are so you will always have the edge.
Did Curry happen to mention i
May 7, 2007 - 08:40 ET by Gat New YorkDid Curry happen to mention in that interview that it was not just bad behavior but a violation of the Logan Act and the Constitution?
How is it that the MSM cares
May 7, 2007 - 08:47 ET by Indiana JoeHow is it that the MSM cares more for the opinions of foreign officials regarding how our country should be run than it does the people who are actually elected to run it?
This type of thing has been going on for far too long. Bad enough when it was the French or Germans whose opinions we should listen to. Now we're forced to listen to the heads of terror-states?
Simply insane....
If they are so interested in
May 7, 2007 - 09:06 ET by Gat New YorkIf they are so interested in their opinions shouldn't she ask him exactly how he is funding Hezbollah and is he keeping track of how many mercenaries he is sending into Iraq?
Curry-Assad
May 7, 2007 - 09:23 ET by misterbillThe purpose of Ms Curry's trip was solely to validate Ms. Pelosi's traitorous visit to this supplier of weapons and manpower to the Mideast fight against democracy. The MSM has chosen not to function in the original purpose of the Fourth Estate , but rather to support the liberal view in America. As such , they are doing us a great disservice. It even borders on treason.
I am quite upset that no one in the Bush adminstration has the fortitude to press forward with charges of violation of the Logan Act against Ms Pelosi.
"No man can serve two masters", nor can any country have two leaders interfacing with the world and having different plans of action. America has been seriously undermined by this insanely power drunk woman and her coterie of bootlickers. They do not represent me. By her actions, Ms Pelosi has given me a green light to function in any manner I choose, regardless of what a national code of ethics may describe as correct. People cross our borders in violation of our immigration laws every day and they are supported in their crime by those like Ms Pelosi. History books of the future in Aztlan and other countries carved out of the United States will note that the destruction of this great republic intensified in the early 21st century when there were no women or men of courage to enforce our laws. I can see no reason why I should respect any law of this country when those we have elected break the law themselves and turn a blind eye to other crimes against this country.
I fear that only an insurrection can save us. I also fear it is too late!
Where’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land? Sir Walter Scott
And the parent that wouldn't be honored by the sacrifice? Noel Sheppard
"I fear that only an ins
May 7, 2007 - 09:41 ET by Indiana Joe"I fear that only an insurrection can save us. I also fear it is too late!"
misterbill, you've voiced my thoughts (and fears) admirably. For years, we've been led further and further astray by most of our so-called "leaders." And the only real cure may be woefully out of our reach.
Had I been in politics---
May 7, 2007 - 10:19 ET by misterbillHad I been in politics---I would not have lasted long as President. There would be many troops on the Mexican border. (Isn't it interesting that we don't have millions of illegals from Canada?)
1. English as the national language. You would only have to press "1" in hotels.
2. Two years of National Service. To be done immediately after college or after HS. (Student's choice.)
3. During National service, one semester of US History--mandatory (pass required or repeat until pass)
4. One semester of Constitutional laws (optional)
5.. A national ID system. You damn whiners, we are almost the only western nation that does not have one,
6. Restoration of Judeo-Christian values in our school and public buildings.
(This includes (at officials decision) display of the Ten Commandments because anyone who does not know that they are the basis for American law, damn well will know it now.
Creche displays if requested at Christmas. Menorahs too. Absolute respect for everyone's religion
Secular laws based on Judeo-Christian values.
Voluntary pre-class prayers in gym/auditorium.
6. Funding of an anti-ACLU legal group. We do not like communism in America.
7. A visit to the Congress and Senate with a threat to kick ass if they do not stop screwing around with our country.
8. Term limits -2 terms Senate 3 terms Congress
9. Institution of Ombudsman system. Get the people's voice heard louder in the halls of government. (Low cost to government- good job for seniors)
10. Restoration of Public Health clinics - dental, medical . Qualification for use based on need, (I went to one when I was a child.)
11. Outsourcing to other countries negotiated with unions before moving outward. If unions want $50 K for a $25K job- work will be allowed to be outsourced.
12. 'Nuff for now. Oh wait-- any journalist (?) found guilty of knowingly false reporting---A 1 year hard labor penalty.
PS Attack my ideas if you will, but America needs a swift kick in the pants to wake up. What's happening now is NOT working.
Where’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land? And the parent that wouldn't be honored by the sacrifice?
Sir Walter Scott & Noel Sheppard
Hmmm. I see a distinct conf
May 7, 2007 - 10:21 ET by sarcasmoHmmm. I see a distinct conflict between 4 & 5, does that make me a whiner??
JMR
flat out---yes
May 7, 2007 - 10:24 ET by misterbillflat out---yes we are usually together, but I believe some butt kicking is needed to straighten things out. I toss back for your consideration--no ID?? Why not open the borders???? If we can't ID who you are --??
ID card systems and secure
May 7, 2007 - 10:28 ET by sarcasmoID card systems and secure borders are two completely separate issues. A free country can have secure borders, but a totalitarian state can not exist without ID cards. They're also not nearly as cost-effective as border security. And here in FL, the very first week they got the new license machines, crooks broke-in and stole one, along with thousands of FL license blank cards. How can believers in small government trust a government this-inept (in fact, I'm not even allowed to say how-inept I know they are at the moment -- maybe sometime!) to run an ID system? They will fail as they've failed in the past with identity schemes. Actually doing something about the border is a different matter entirely, and would have been easy years and millions of illegals ago, but it didn't happen. Probably those damn Libertarians' fault...
JMR
How can believers in small government
May 7, 2007 - 10:34 ET by misterbillHow can believers in small government trust a government this-inept (in fact, I'm not even allowed to say how-inept I know they are at the moment -- maybe sometime!) to run an ID system?
You got me there sarc--you are right--but --once again--I am in a pissed off mood about the way the country is going downhill--If they could fix that inadequacy (governement goofs--and yes I know it's a Sysphean task)--then how would you feel.?
And please whatever you do--do not quote Ben Franklin on freedom/security. As great as the man was --he didn't know what a cell phone was or a suitcase nuke.
What would you do to resolve the problem??
PS I believe secure borders and ID cards are closely related.
Where’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land? And the parent that wouldn't be honored by the sacrifice?
Sir Walter Scott & Noel Sheppard
I'd solve problems caused b
May 7, 2007 - 10:40 ET by sarcasmoI'd solve problems caused by government one at a time, in order of priority. For example, I think we can agree that the border's a bigger problem than ID (since a number of the 9/11 hijackers had totally-valid IDs on them, for example). Therefore, let's agree to solve the border issue first. Big governments already identify plenty of people, and IMO they could do a much better job tracking -- if not caging -- people already known to be violent, but again, that's going to require a change in priorities which we have yet to even bother to seriously-debate. If your priority is Jessica Lunsford, like me, then you want to put the kind of creep that's going to kill her in a cage at all costs. If your priority is harassing peaceful users of cannabis, then you're going to want to keep doing what we've been-doing without change and you're not gonna want me to talk about connecting the issues even though a jail cell is a jail cell is a jail cell. It's that simple, but nobody -- especially nobody in the news media -- wants to hear about it or debate it with me...
"I think we can agree th
May 7, 2007 - 10:56 ET by misterbill"I think we can agree that the border's a bigger problem than ID" --Absolutely---
" let's agree to solve the border issue first" Absolutely
"If your priority is harassing peaceful users of cannabis" Absolutely NOT! (although I don't )
"If your priority is Jessica Lunsford" It is!
I am still torn on the drug (meth, coke) issue. I have been leaning toward legalization due to the punishments inflicted on users, but I fear there will be many more users if it is legalized.
PS If we had a non-porous border and we (our gov't) put the checks in place you have noted above, the ID issue would become almost unnecessary.
My concern re: the ID is illegal voting which I feel is rampant in America today.
I see no loss of freedom, if I wish to vote, in being asked to have a valid (?) ID.
misterbill,
May 7, 2007 - 10:31 ET by Dave RHad I been in politics---I would not have lasted long as President.
LOL-Bet you would have lasted longer than me. :-)
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.-
Neal Boortz.
Dave, Sarc-- at heart I lean--
May 7, 2007 - 10:47 ET by misterbillDave, Sarc-- at heart I lean--very much toward a libertarian attitude. I think that over time there has been too much gov't interference in the affairs of our citizens. I am also fearful that at this time a libertarian attitude is loaded with problems. It's a catch-22 . We should have been libertarian all along. We would most probably have avoided many of our current problems. I believe that a Libertarian President could only help us if he/she was a person of steel will and a strong leader. Mr Bush, while, I stand behind him on Iraq, believes he is a visionary and will lead America into the grand and glorious world of globalization. In this effort, he has gotten government involved in what should be a business environment decision. He has not stood firm on protecting America in those issues.
I think the major differnce between me and a libertarian is I am a believer in National Service. The world is a more dangerous place today with advances in technology. We need to be on guard , all day, every day.
Where’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land? And the parent that wouldn't be honored by the sacrifice?
Sir Walter Scott & Noel Sheppard
Pelosi-Clinton
May 7, 2007 - 11:19 ET by PawpawNDon't ya think SHILLARY is getting her pants tight on the POWER of PELOSI!!
Of course, NBC left out the
May 7, 2007 - 09:37 ET by Jack BauerOf course, NBC left out the WHOLE quote from the Basher...
MB
May 7, 2007 - 10:42 ET by iveseenitallMB:
You are demonstrating the frustration felt by millions of us "old timers". We knew a time when this "s@$t" wasn't happening and most "leaders" ( Demos or Repulicans) in this nation agreed on certain basic principles. And we know from experience that by following these principles the nation was on its way to greatness. It's all turned on its head now and , unfortunately, bad times await our children and grandchildren. Sad.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
Iveseenitall--yesterday was a sad day--
May 7, 2007 - 11:21 ET by misterbillIveseenitall--
yesterday was a sad day--for me. I recently had gotten in touch with some nice people that I had served in the military with during Korea. The contact got the blood flowing in these old veins. Yesterday I got an email informing me of the passing of one of these old friends . I feel I knew his values, I shared them. I had this strange feeling of an old warm friendship, suddenly taken without an opportunity to get together, rekindle the memories and talk about our grandchildren, our careers, our children and all the wonderful things that this country has given us. I have been thinking a lot lately about the way things "were". I am not so foolish as to not appreciate the great strides in medicine, I would not be here if not for those. The values--the values-- I posted the other night, some lyrics from the rapper Kelly and contrasted it to the music of WW2. Kelly was talking about "hos" and all that other trash. The WW2 song was "Love letters straight from your heart'. The kind of songs I heard and loved while I was serving in Korea. Drug problems were few, Mom reigned supreme, Dad was a tough, but loving old bear. And, Oh my God, we took such pleasure out of simple things. A walk on the beach, holding your girlfriend's hand, sitting in the ice-cream parlor drinking a milkshake.
I guess I am afraid--I have almost never been afraid in my life. I am not afraid for me. I am afraid for those I love. I had hoped to leave a legacy for my kids and my grandkids. A legacy that was born in goodness and love. Instead I see them growing in a jungle of evil. Surrounded by trash movies and music. An internet that allows them to see and download actions that they need not know about until they are mature.
I feel helpless against the onslaught. My sweet little 8 month old granddaughter, who I held and kissed this morning will be subjected to all that trash. I keep having this feeling that FDR, Ike, Reagan, and others would not allow this to happen, but the truth is, it is not up to them to prevent it, it is up to us. The part that is the scariest, is when I talk to my youngest son and some of his friends. They see no harm in all the things that frighten me. They emulate in dress and speech, the very things that I detest to see and hear on a daily basis.
I guess I should just go sit in acorner, quietly and wait for the last call. I cannot believe that God has not levied another Sodom and Gomorrah type punishment upon us.
misterbill
May 7, 2007 - 11:43 ET by iveseenitallMisterbill...thank you for those wonderful words. Americans used to be basically a "happy" people who truly sought "happiness", not just "pleasure". And you are so right to believe it is up to us , the people, to turn it around. Maybe there are a few glimmers of light in the darkness. Let's hope so.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
Thank you for your service, m
May 8, 2007 - 05:37 ET by old croThank you for your service, mrbill!
Instead of sitting quietly in a corner, we should use all of our experience and hard won knowledge to educate and guide our grandkids to the right and moral society that was our fathers dream. We have a lot of influence over the little ones, and can guide them subtly in the correct direction and da** the school system and idiots out there that try to lead them astray.
In regard to your list above, I agree with all except number 8, where we should give the states the right back to appoint the senators so the states will have more say in the federal government. Also renumber them 6a and 6b :-)
"It's so long since I've had sex, I've forgotten who ties up whom."
Joan Rivers
More Treason
May 7, 2007 - 11:11 ET by JimboWhen someone’s actions are intended to assist a country considered by the Commander in Chief to be the enemy, and that enemy acknowledges and supports those actions, how can that be considered anything other than providing aid and comfort to the enemy? And how is that not a violation of the Logan act or outright treason?
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
aid and comfort to the enemy?
May 7, 2007 - 11:31 ET by misterbill"aid and comfort to the enemy?"
You are absolutely correct. How dare they disgrace us that way? Why doesn't someone in the adminstration issue a warrant for Pelosi???(Logan Act)
Where’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land? And the parent that wouldn't be honored by the sacrifice?
Sir Walter Scott & Noel Sheppard
The Pelosi, Sawyer, and Curry
May 7, 2007 - 11:15 ET by GalvanicThe Pelosi, Sawyer, and Curry interviews with Assad are all designed to prove that (a) Syria and similar dictatorships are always willing to negotiate, and (b) Bush's foreign policy is broken because he won't negotiate with them.
I would tend to look at that,
May 7, 2007 - 11:20 ET by Gat New YorkI would tend to look at that, not as negotiation, but more along the lines of capitulation.
GAT-- agreed.
May 7, 2007 - 11:26 ET by misterbillGAT-- agreed. Their theme song is "I surrender Dear".
Where’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land? And the parent that wouldn't be honored by the sacrifice?
Sir Walter Scott & Noel Sheppard
Don't the Lefties have any pr
May 7, 2007 - 11:44 ET by BeowulfDon't the Lefties have any problem at all with America's avowed enemies (Assad, Chavez, et al) expressing "admiration" and support for their liberal poster children?
If I saw a group of career criminals campaigning for a county sheriff, I'd take a long look at that particular candidate and the very real possibility of a slight conflict of interest.
When enemies like and support any of our elected officials, alarm bells should be loudly ringing in everyone's head. Are we Americans really that apathetic and partisan, or have we become just plain stupid?
The Closed Mind Erects Strong Barriers
Who are Frank Wolf, Joe Pitts
May 7, 2007 - 12:11 ET by Chidi NwachukhuWho are Frank Wolf, Joe Pitts and Robert Aderholt?
The ostritch syndrome
May 7, 2007 - 12:25 ET by c5thenPelosi, of course, will not even realize that an avowed enemy of Representative Democracy in general and the US specifically (even though he was educated here) is saying how much he agrees with her actions. The Denocrats will not even understand how this errodes any semblance of respect that main-stream americans could have for them.
This country is very quickly splitting itself along idealogical grounds akin to the 1850s. Except this time it's not easily identified geographically as it was back then. It's quickly becoming the liberal cities .vs. the conservative rural areas.
Don't you think that if a ter
May 7, 2007 - 13:25 ET by ArchConservativeDon't you think that if a terrorist and thug such as Bashir Assad defended something that you did, that you would need to seriously rethink your actions????? It's like Hitler saying "Good Job!" to Neville Chamberlein. Or the Ayatollah saying "Thank you, my good man!" to Jimmy Carter.
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?! Hell, no!" - Bluto Blutarsky