President Bush Farewell Speech
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George W. says farewell in his last address to the nation as President, beginning at 8 pm Eastern time. Here’s a thread to discuss it…
605 comments
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vxbush Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:49:54pm |
A Nielsen rating comparing regular folks to moonbats watching it would be interesting, methinks.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:50:07pm |
Thank you for keeping us safe, Mr. President.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:50:17pm |
I know he hasn't been perfect, but still- I'm going to miss him.
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snowcrash Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:50:27pm |
Who are the Dem's going to blame when Bush is gone?
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captwfcall Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:51:14pm |
re: #4 snowcrash
Who are the Dem's going to blame when Bush is gone?
Ex-President Bush.
btw, thank you Mr President. Was an honor.
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Bloodnok Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:51:30pm |
I've said it before, but I'd like to see him go out like this:
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:51:32pm |
HE'S GOING TO CANCEL THE INAUGURATION AND DECLARE MARTIAL LAW! ! ! !
/angling for Columbia U. tenure
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WhiteRasta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:51:36pm |
Goodbye President Bush.
Thank you for your service to us in the Civilized World.
Thank you for keeping us safe for all those years.
May G-d Bless you and keep you.
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ArmyWife Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:51:40pm |
He kept us safe, and with his warts is leaps and bounds better than what we are getting ready to face.
I am still upset with him for selling the party out in many ways.
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LSD Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:53:40pm |
Dramatic video shot by the boy's older brother shows doctors trying to save the boy, his grieving family and the first part of a burial, IsraelINN.com reported. The family said the boy and a 14-year-old cousin were playing on their roof when they were by a missile fired by an Israeli drone supplied by the United States.But IsraelINN.com said Charles Johnson's U.S. blog Little Green Fields uncovered several alleged discrepancies:
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LGoPs Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:54:52pm |
A grateful nation thanks you for keeping us safe, Mr. President.
Godspeed.
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ArmyWife Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:55:09pm |
re: #9 Occasional Reader
ahhhh! You got that memo too, did you? I thought we were supposed to keep it under wraps. That's what Karl said in mine, anyway.
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:55:30pm |
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realwest Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:55:39pm |
You WILL be missed Mr. President. Thank you for keeping us safe after 9/11 and for putting together the best Military in the World after Bubba gutted it!
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:55:57pm |
I don't think I can bear watching. Would blubber too much.
Will miss him. Yes, he's not been perfect, but he's kept us safe. Through 8 years of the most excrutiating and often disgusting attacks by the media and liberals, he kept his spine and his dignity. G-d bless you GWB!
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teleskiguy Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:55:59pm |
re: #11 ArmyWife
I am still upset with him for selling the party out in many ways.
He did screw up the Republicans pretty badly. The government is too effing big!
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realwest Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:56:45pm |
re: #17 VegasRick
Yeah, HEY! AT least get the name right! LOL!
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Killian Bundy Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:56:46pm |
Wish he didn't feel the need to do this.
/just fade away with dignity
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freetoken Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:56:47pm |
GWB became the scapegoat for many who were looking for easy answers, couldn't find any, and decided to dump on the man in the hot seat.
Sadly, his own persona kept him from being able to respond to his critics. This hurt him, but maybe also hurt the nation. Having a president who is able to articulate well and convince the hearts and minds of people is essential.
I don't think GWB was a very good president, but he was far from the worse and did (does) not deserve the crap that is often thrown at him.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:57:15pm |
re: #16 ArmyWife
ahhhh! You got that memo too, did you? I thought we were supposed to keep it under wraps. That's what Karl said in mine, anyway.
At 8:12 pm sharp, when he winks like Sarah Palin, we begin rounding up the liberals.
Lock and load.
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flbob10 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:57:50pm |
God Bless GWB
A man who has the ability to judge good from evil
Thanks for keeping us safe
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:58:00pm |
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realwest Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:58:08pm |
Gotta go eat some dinner now - hope to get the chance to see you all down the road!
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LSD Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:58:20pm |
God-fearin', Ass-whoopin', Wise-crackin', Finely-tuned-for-minimum-bullshitin', Family-lovin', ......
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captwfcall Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:58:36pm |
re: #20 teleskiguy
He did screw up the Republicans pretty badly. The government is too effing big!
i find it comical that most of the time when I see or hear statements that the 'Republicans are screwed up', it's being conveyed by either a liberal, or a pseudo Republican, like Ron Paul. just an observation.
i don't buy it.
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jcm Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:58:38pm |
Helen Thomas is senile old moronic bag.
Because I think that Obama, during the campaign, made many promises, as every president, potential president does to Israel, that they seem somehow bounded by their promises, promises to uphold all Israeli goals.I don’t see how the US can provide F-16s, gunships, Apache gunships, phosphorus, possibly phosphorus, and cluster bombs and so forth to kill helpless people, children who are starving to death. They control the checkpoints. They control the arrivals and departures, supplies and people. And the Americans—President Bush has remained silent to that suffering. He has blocked by a veto at the UN any stoppage of the warfare, and he continues to supply Israel.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:59:07pm |
There are some things that he has done that I disagree with, but then again, I don't walk in his shoes and very few citizens will ever know the secrets that he does.
I wouldn't want the job of President, and even if we disagree with the man or (one day) woman who holds that office, we still owe it the respect that it deserves.
We all see how the job ages the holder. I wonder the burdens that these men have carried on their shoulders. Some we know but there are countless others we don't and never will.
So I wish him well. He kept me and my family safe post 9/11, and I am sure he made decisions that would leave the vast majority of us pulling our hair out in helplessness.
Thank you to George Bush for taking on the heavy burden of the most powerful man on the planet.
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FightingBack Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:59:14pm |
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:59:28pm |
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:59:32pm |
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 4:59:37pm |
One more thing. GWB was the one who inspired me to leave the Democrat Party after 9/11. I've never regretted my decision and I'll never go back.
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notutopia Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:00:17pm |
re: #18 realwest
You WILL be missed Mr. President. Thank you for keeping us safe after 9/11 and for putting together the best Military in the World after Bubba gutted it!
Ditto.
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Timbre Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:01:35pm |
The President and First Lady are coming here to Midland after the Inauguration. Got tickets. I hope to be there to welcome them. He wasn't perfect, but I praise his effort in the War Against Terrorism.
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USBeast Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:01:39pm |
If everybody loves the boss, he ain't a good boss.
Adios Mr. President. You've been a good boss.
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:01:43pm |
As a member of the Armed Forces, I am sad to see him go because at least he had somewhat of a clue on what servicemen and women should be used for. Obama doesn't have a clue nor are there any indications that he will obtain one in the near future.
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3 wood Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:02:12pm |
Thank you President Bush for keeping my country safe after 9-11 despite the best efforts of the MSM and others to assist the enemy.
Thank you for having the courage and strength to make difficult and unpopular decisions to defend this country. I wish you well in your retirement and you will be missed.
May God bless yoPr
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:02:16pm |
re: #26 VegasRick
John has a long mustache.
Les sanglots longs des violons d'automne...
Ah, screw this frenchified crap!
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:02:23pm |
re: #29 captwfcall
re: #20 teleskiguy
i find it comical that most of the time when I see or hear statements that the 'Republicans are screwed up', it's being conveyed by either a liberal, or a pseudo Republican, like Ron Paul. just an observation.i don't buy it.
re: #6 teleskiguy
Bush will go down in history.
It's first post on this thread.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:02:48pm |
What was this paper he just flipped over, I wonder?
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:02:56pm |
I hope we'll be watching a similar speech from Obama in 4 years.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:03:03pm |
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holeinone#7@pebble Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:03:14pm |
Thank You President Bush. You made a tough decision going to war. I wish you could kick the MAINSTREAM MARXIST MEDIA in the groin upon leaving office.
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Optimizer Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:03:51pm |
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:04:10pm |
re: #49 Jetpilot1101
I hope we'll be watching a similar speech from Obama in 4 years.
I hope GWB tells Hairy Red to get fucked!
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:04:34pm |
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:04:47pm |
re: #53 Optimizer
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
Now that you've misspelled "nauseating", it's time for you to call Bush stupid.
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jcm Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:05:09pm |
re: #48 Occasional Reader
What was this paper he just flipped over, I wonder?
Back up speech if the teleprompter fails.
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3 wood Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:05:13pm |
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LGoPs Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:05:33pm |
re: #30 jcm
Like I said before, we need to strap a jet engine on her back and use her as a Predator Crone..............
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:05:37pm |
Hey, what's all this "terrorism" stuff he keeps talking about? I didn't hear anything about this in Obama's campaign.
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USBeast Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:05:41pm |
Let us take comfort in the fact that the Kos Kooks lurking here are foaming at the mouth and writhing in rage at every expression of appreciation for the efforts of our soon to be former president.
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:05:48pm |
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:05:52pm |
re: #34 Jetpilot1101
You forgot incredibly ugly.
Nobody forgot that she's ugly; we just don't like to think about it.
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:06:02pm |
re: #30 jcm
Helen is one of those doddering 'journo' types like Dan Rather who would be better off dabbling in pottery-making than trying to dictate foreign policy.
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jcm Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:06:23pm |
re: #61 Occasional Reader
Hey, what's all this "terrorism" stuff he keeps talking about? I didn't hear anything about this in Obama's campaign.
Barry talked to them, they'll knock it off on Jan. 20.
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winston06 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:06:24pm |
Thank you Mr. President. I will always miss your leadership and principled character. Wish you luck!
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:06:27pm |
Thank you Bush for coming to the ruins of the WTC and for throwing the first ball that season at Yankee stadium that year. I'll never forget watching your helicopter and the military helicopter escort going up the East River that night.
Thanks. Thanks for keeping us safe.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:06:30pm |
Thank you President Bush. You kept us safe.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:06:31pm |
The Armed Services are going to miss him.
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LGoPs Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:06:31pm |
re: #31 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
There are some things that he has done that I disagree with, but then again, I don't walk in his shoes and very few citizens will ever know the secrets that he does.
I wouldn't want the job of President, and even if we disagree with the man or (one day) woman who holds that office, we still owe it the respect that it deserves.
We all see how the job ages the holder. I wonder the burdens that these men have carried on their shoulders. Some we know but there are countless others we don't and never will.
So I wish him well. He kept me and my family safe post 9/11, and I am sure he made decisions that would leave the vast majority of us pulling our hair out in helplessness.
Thank you to George Bush for taking on the heavy burden of the most powerful man on the planet.
Well said....
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Soona' Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:06:39pm |
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:07:00pm |
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:07:01pm |
re: #69 winston06
Thank you Mr. President. I will always miss your leadership and principled character. Wish you luck!
2nded.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:07:15pm |
re: #68 jcm
Barry talked to them, they'll knock it off on Jan. 20.
Which is why they're locking my entire f*****g city down on that very date... because Everybody Loves Barry.
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teleskiguy Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:07:19pm |
There hasn't been an attack on the main land by an Islamist since 9/11. Just domestic terrorists. Can we thank Bush? I'm not sure if you can blame or credit Bush for anything. The country is still here, the "nation blessed by the almightly God."
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:07:38pm |
re: #53 Optimizer
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
You must be a child who was left behind.
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:07:45pm |
re: #53 Optimizer
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
We'll try to be a little more gracious when your one-termer leaves office in 2013...
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Optimizer Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:07:52pm |
I don't think I'll miss him so much, except by way of comparison to his replacement. But, yeah, it's more a time to say "thanks". We came REAL close to doing a lot worse (twice!), and we HAVE been kept safe.
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Timbre Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:07:57pm |
"...an oppressive ideology." He is referring to Islamism. Way to tell it out loud, Mr. President.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:08:05pm |
I had mediocre hopes for the man, found myself disappointed or shaking my head more times than I care to think about, but have deep and genuine admiration for President Bush.
He surprised a lot of people, me included; when he was right, he was right, and when he was wrong, I found myself overlooking it because the man was pure of heart and was right often enough for me.
Enjoy your well-earned rest from the Oval Office, Mr. President. Texas can't wait to have you home.
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Killian Bundy Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:08:24pm |
34% approval rating, the country doesn't care.
/except that he's cutting into their prime time TV shows
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Soona' Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:08:31pm |
re: #53 Optimizer
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
Go back to your mom's basement and eat your Cheetohs.
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:09:00pm |
Well, the KosKids will have fun proclaiming all of this to be lies...
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:09:02pm |
Think of how unlikely it seemed on the afternoon of 9/11/01 that, in January 2009, we would not have seen another major domestic terrorist attack.
Remember what we were planning for? What we were expecting?
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:09:51pm |
re: #92 Occasional Reader
Think of how unlikely it seemed on the afternoon of 9/11/01 that, in January 2009, we would not have seen another major domestic terrorist attack.
Remember what we were planning for? What we were expecting?
Do I ever! Took me a good, solid two years just to simmer down to mild paranoia.
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jcm Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:09:53pm |
re: #92 Occasional Reader
Think of how unlikely it seemed on the afternoon of 9/11/01 that, in January 2009, we would not have seen another major domestic terrorist attack.
Remember what we were planning for? What we were expecting?
In 25 years when the stuff is declassified we all be in awe.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:10:13pm |
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cyndijane Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:10:18pm |
"...most Americans returned to their life, much as it was before (the attacks), but I never did."
'nuff said. gotta love him! Godspeed, Mr. President.
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:10:19pm |
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Fat Jolly Penguin Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:05pm |
He looks really tired. He deserves every minute of the rest he'll be getting.
God bless you, Mr. President, and thank you.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:07pm |
re: #53 Optimizer
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
Surely you are talking about the liberal idiots all trying to get one last shot in before he leaves office.
/BTW it's spelled nauseating.
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:14pm |
re: #98 Walter L. Newton
Hi asshole!
What a second. I don't even know this commenter. Sorry. Hi shithead!
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:16pm |
I will never forget the press conference he gave right after 9-11 when he was walking behind a table. The agony and anger he felt were palpable.
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:18pm |
re: #92 Occasional Reader
Think of how unlikely it seemed on the afternoon of 9/11/01 that, in January 2009, we would not have seen another major domestic terrorist attack.
Remember what we were planning for? What we were expecting?
Yep. And we are watching the man responsible for that safety, using our best of the best men and women of this country as he led.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:32pm |
re: #97 cyndijane
"...most Americans returned to their life, much as it was before (the attacks), but I never did."
'nuff said. gotta love him! Godspeed, Mr. President.
That's the thing about him. History and evil worked to place a Texas Governor at the helm during a time of real crisis and danger.
And look what we get next week.
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:34pm |
re: #97 cyndijane
"...most Americans returned to their life, much as it was before (the attacks), but I never did."
'nuff said. gotta love him! Godspeed, Mr. President.
Amen! He kept us safe and stood his ground.
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unrealizedviewpoint Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:52pm |
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:11:55pm |
Two style comments;
1) Nice tie.
2) Not the greatest haircut. Mr. President, tell your barber to clip the sides a little shorter, so you avoid the "mushroom head" look (I have the same tendency).
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Age Of Freedom Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:12:09pm |
While you've had a decent bunch of terrible decisions and awful plans (like handing out the ports under the control of the UAE), or defining Saudi Arabia as allies, or joining them in their sword dance ceremony from hell. We still can't forget the bold greater good.
Thank you, President Bush, for defending Israel whenever you had the chance.
Thank you, President Bush, for standing up to the most fanatic, supremacist, sadistic, barbaric and murderous enemy the free world has ever experienced since the 3rd Reich.
Thank you, President Bush, for standing strong against the sickening flood of ungrateful derangement, hate and smears from the biased media, as well as its hypocrite crowds.
Thank you, President Bush, for crushing Al Qaeda.
Thank you, President Bush, for overdosing the enemy with fear and deterrence.
Thank you, President Bush, for setting a mark in the war on terror, that won't be followed for quite a while.
Thank you, President Bush, because these achievements against the terrorists will be appreciate, remembered and eventually repeated, late. Even by those who called you "the worst president eva", or "Bush=Hitler", who will take the credit of your actions to their own.
Thank you, President Bush, for kicking ass.
With what may come, we'll miss you, dearly.
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freedomplow Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:12:26pm |
Bush's greatest accomplishment is not that the U.S. was not attacked again after 9-11.
His greatest accomplishment was saving millions of lives in Africa and freeing 60 million people in Asia and changing the course of the Middle East forever.
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USBeast Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:12:32pm |
re: #53 Optimizer
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
You sound like someone who reads books about people's insides written by those who have no stomachs.
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Timbre Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:12:40pm |
"..An ideology that is wrong, everytime, everywhere..." again referriing to Islamism! This is great stuff!
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:12:40pm |
re: #104 Guanxi88
That's the thing about him. History and evil worked to place a Texas Governor at the helm during a time of real crisis and danger.
And look what we get next week.
OMG - thanks for the reminder....
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Fat Jolly Penguin Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:12:51pm |
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:13:02pm |
re: #92 Occasional Reader
Think of how unlikely it seemed on the afternoon of 9/11/01 that, in January 2009, we would not have seen another major domestic terrorist attack.
Remember what we were planning for? What we were expecting?
I was too numb to expect anything then. In the weeks to come, I feared an NBC attack.
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jopa416 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:13:09pm |
With Obama coming on Tuesday I guess we are screwed, I wonder how long before sites like LGF & shows like Rush will be shutdown by new laws. What date do you think that Obama will propose legislation to make him "President for Life". How long before the dems in congress decide that there are not enough taxes being generated so they will decide to simply confiscate all bank accounts and then dole out money to families on a "as needed" basis.
It may be time to move out of the country.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:13:16pm |
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jaunte Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:13:39pm |
re: #53 Optimizer
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
I'll bet you're tingling for a lot of tough and unconventional new ideas,
like "Yes We Can."
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:13:43pm |
re: #99 Fat Jolly Penguin
He looks really tired. He deserves every minute of the rest he'll be getting.
God bless you, Mr. President, and thank you.
I would think I'd have to sleep for a solid week after 1/20 if I were in his shoes.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:13:47pm |
re: #108 Occasional Reader
Two style comments;
1) Nice tie.
2) Not the greatest haircut. Mr. President, tell your barber to clip the sides a little shorter, so you avoid the "mushroom head" look (I have the same tendency).
He's really aged.
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freetoken Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:13:51pm |
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:08pm |
re: #111 freedomplow
Bush's greatest accomplishment is not that the U.S. was not attacked again after 9-11.
His greatest accomplishment was saving millions of lives in Africa and freeing 60 million people in Asia and changing the course of the Middle East forever.
But the moonbats will do everything they can to see that he gets no credit for any of it. We MUST make sure they don't succeed!
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sandspur Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:09pm |
God bless you, Mr President, I have prayed for you and this country every day since 9/11. Thank you for your service.
I still don't agree with you in immigration and the bail-out, but I will miss you very much.
One week from today, I will will feel much less safe.
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:12pm |
re: #118 jopa416
With Obama coming on Tuesday I guess we are screwed, I wonder how long before sites like LGF & shows like Rush will be shutdown by new laws. What date do you think that Obama will propose legislation to make him "President for Life". How long before the dems in congress decide that there are not enough taxes being generated so they will decide to simply confiscate all bank accounts and then dole out money to families on a "as needed" basis.
It may be time to move out of the country.
There is already a movement afoot to repeal the 22nd amendment which would take away the 2 term limit for presidents.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:17pm |
re: #108 Occasional Reader
Two style comments;
1) Nice tie.
2) Not the greatest haircut. Mr. President, tell your barber to clip the sides a little shorter, so you avoid the "mushroom head" look (I have the same tendency).
He's just trying to show that he is now a fun-guy.
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norraist Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:21pm |
Though I doubt he'll ever see this, thank you sir for all that you have done for our country.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:27pm |
re: #117 MandyManners
I was too numb to expect anything then. In the weeks to come, I feared an NBC attack.
You mean.... a throbbing memo?
(Wait, that's a CBS attack, never mind)
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freetoken Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:29pm |
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Randman Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:34pm |
I'm normally a rock, but this speech is hitting me where I live.
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notutopia Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:41pm |
re: #53 Optimizer
Expecting a lot of nausiating fluff. Not disappointed yet.
Go buy lots of Anti-emetics, make sure to get at least 4 years worth...you're getting ready to see what nausea and vomiting is all about.....
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:14:59pm |
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VioletTiger Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:15:02pm |
Thank you Mr. President for keeping us safe. And thank you Laura Bush for being a gracious First Lady--a tough act to follow.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:15:09pm |
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Optimizer Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:15:11pm |
re: #57 Occasional Reader
re: #53 Optimizer
Now that you've misspelled "nauseating", it's time for you to call Bush stupid.
It didn't look right...
Sorry, but I always thought that people who called Bush "stupid" were ignorant and mean-spirited.
I guess it just doesn't seem like to me like the time to talk about new optimism after the last 8 years, when the next great depression seems to be starting, and socialism is making unprecendented strides within our borders.
I liked the military talk, though.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:15:23pm |
Shit. I think on 1/20 I'll be walking around DC wearing my "Democrats for Bush" button from 2004. Fuck 'em.
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jcm Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:15:29pm |
re: #118 jopa416
With Obama coming on Tuesday I guess we are screwed, I wonder how long before sites like LGF & shows like Rush will be shutdown by new laws. What date do you think that Obama will propose legislation to make him "President for Life". How long before the dems in congress decide that there are not enough taxes being generated so they will decide to simply confiscate all bank accounts and then dole out money to families on a "as needed" basis.
It may be time to move out of the country.
Hell no.
If things gets bad. Raise the flag.
And right below it fly this.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:15:39pm |
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:15:40pm |
re: #118 jopa416
With Obama coming on Tuesday I guess we are screwed, I wonder how long before sites like LGF & shows like Rush will be shutdown by new laws. What date do you think that Obama will propose legislation to make him "President for Life". How long before the dems in congress decide that there are not enough taxes being generated so they will decide to simply confiscate all bank accounts and then dole out money to families on a "as needed" basis.
It may be time to move out of the country.
Ok, I want what you are smoking, or are you just an idiot all the time like this?
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captwfcall Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:15:42pm |
dick cheney, weekend at bernies? thoughts? :P
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:16:12pm |
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itsjustme Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:16:26pm |
He will earn a place in history as one of the greats.
Democracy to the Middle East.
Kept America safe.
His Presidency will mark the beginning of the eventual defeat of Islamic fascism.
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Timbre Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:16:35pm |
We are a better nation, except for the moonbats who know who they are, for President Bush's service. Thank you, Mr. President.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:16:36pm |
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:16:37pm |
re: #143 Optimizer
It didn't look right...
Sorry, but I always thought that people who called Bush "stupid" were ignorant and mean-spirited.
I guess it just doesn't seem like to me like the time to talk about new optimism after the last 8 years, when the next great depression seems to be starting, and socialism is making unprecendented strides within our borders.
I liked the military talk, though.
It's starting courtesy of the Democrats like Barney Frank and Chris Dodd.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:17:11pm |
I remember how the press treated Reagan. I have watched how they have treated Bush.
What the media thinks means nothing.
Also--nice shade of red, Laura. My favorite shade, in fact, as I know it looks nice on brunettes.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:17:12pm |
It was very nice and I agreed completely with him about the expansion of Liberty.
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AmericanMe Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:17:12pm |
Thank you Mr. President for keeping our country safe.
God bless you and God bless America!
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anotherindyfilmguy Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:17:28pm |
Helen Thomas has been mad at conservative Presidents ever since George Washington told her to stay on topic...
Farewell Mr. Bush, not perfect, no one ever is, but far far better than what you replaced and what's coming next...
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:17:44pm |
re: #142 MandyManners
re: #112 USBeast
re: #53 Optimizer
You sound like someone who reads books about people's insides written by those who have no stomachs.
I bet it moves its lips when it reads.
My father would say to him "you sound like a man with a paper asshole".
I heard him say that to assholes all the time.
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Treesarie Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:17:47pm |
I love him and I will miss him dearly. He honored the military, had a love for God, and is a gentle soul at heart. Luckily, he had his father to teach him that evil does exist and it must be eradicated. His biggest mistake was trusting that Democrats in Louisiana would care for their constituents. He took the blame for them dropping the ball. I don't think he ever got his legs back after that. He should never had trusted the Democrats, not should we.
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Bob Dillon Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:18:19pm |
Thank you President Bush. You have been a class act.
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notutopia Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:18:25pm |
Well done, President Bush. Thank you and God Bless you and Laura.
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Cognito Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:18:37pm |
Farewell, President Bush.
I think a lot of people who have criticized him -- sometimes fairly, sometimes not -- tend to forget that during his presidency he faced completely unprecedented challenges. Many people were quick to volley arrows at him from a distance, but I don't think very many people would have taken his place.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:01pm |
re: #60 LGoPs
Like I said before, we need to strap a jet engine on her back and use her as a Predator Crone..............
ROFL...Predator Crone...lol
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:02pm |
re: #165 Treesarie
He should never had trusted the Democrats, not should we.
We should not trust any politicians working in DC anymore. They are not working for us or the country.
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teleskiguy Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:05pm |
Medical advances in battlefield medicine have been extraordinary during the Iraq War. Soldiers seeing life-threatening debilitating injuries from IEDs and gunshots would have died for sure in wars of the past. It's truly remarkable what's going on with these solidiers that come back with these gruesome injuries and are able to live. I've personally skied with a few of these brave vets. Medical science way up in many areas, thanks to outgoing President Bush.
Hey, I didn't vote for the guy in either election. But I didn't vot for the Democrats in either election. I'm just a full blown wack-a-loon I guess.
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:06pm |
re: #124 MandyManners
Can you imagine what we'd look like if we had to parent millions of people for eight years?
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:15pm |
re: #160 Sharmuta
It was very nice and I agreed completely with him about the expansion of Liberty.
especially my own :)
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:26pm |
re: #168 Cognito
Farewell, President Bush.
I think a lot of people who have criticized him -- sometimes fairly, sometimes not -- tend to forget that during his presidency he faced completely unprecedented challenges. Many people were quick to volley arrows at him from a distance, but I don't think very many people would have taken his place.
Much like the one that is taking his place, they were not qualified.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:27pm |
Fox correspondent just called him "Mr. Bush".
Uh, that's Mister President.
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jwb7605 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:31pm |
I'm going to remember the address.
It's the last bit of honesty and sincerity I'm likely to hear for a few years.
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Maui Girl Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:19:44pm |
Wow. That was very short. Now if only he could've have said what was really on his mind. Like, "and to all you peons who think I did such a terrible job, well, just you wait...., the worst is yet to come --(under his breath, walking away he mutters "Assholes".
The President is so much more gracious than I.
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captwfcall Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:20:04pm |
i wish everyone would go back and look at his speech he gave before going into iraq. 'this will not be quick, it will not be easy', etc, etc. he told everyone exactly what he was doing, exactly what it would take, and he stuck to it.
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JammieWearingFool Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:20:06pm |
Bush goes out a class act. His enemies never had any, nor will they ever.
I said it on 9/12 if the man does anything, he helps keep this country safe from more terrorism.
Mission accomplished, Dubya.
Let history sort the rest out. I'm proud of him.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:20:14pm |
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gettinby Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:20:25pm |
Getting the "amnesty thing" wrong....$millions
Reaching "across the aisle"....$billions
Keeping our military strong and our nation safe....priceless
I already miss him. :(
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MacGregor Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:20:26pm |
re: #112 USBeast
He sounds like my douchebag brother in law. I bet he values his privacy over the lives of others.
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gclaghorn Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:21:02pm |
That was a great speech. Thank you for everything you've done, Mr. President.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:21:04pm |
re: #170 Walter L. Newton
We should not trust any politicians working in DC anymore. They are not working for us or the country.
read the latest G Will column at TownHall about CA and their constitutional crisis...they are on the brink out there....chilling
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newdad49 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:21:05pm |
I will always trust the man that has kept my family safe for 7 years, something I would of thought was impossible on Sept 12, 2001. Thank-you and thank God for President Bush.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:21:15pm |
[By the way, Mr. President... you've still got 4 more days to bomb Iran's nuke sites... just sayin']
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UberInfidel67 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:21:21pm |
I can't watch the speech right now. Will one of you wonderful people find and post a link to the text of the speech later? Thank you in advance.
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USBeast Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:21:34pm |
Mr. Bush did a good job this evening. I wish him and his family all the best. Hopefully he will take a few months off and then get to work as the Anti-Carter.
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Cognito Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:21:50pm |
re: #175 Occasional Reader
Fox correspondent just called him "Mr. Bush".
Uh, that's Mister President.
Mister is a fairly common second reference. In print, as a matter of fact, it almost comes off as quaint. I like it though.
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jwb7605 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:22:01pm |
re: #189 Occasional Reader
[By the way, Mr. President... you've still got 4 more days to bomb Iran's nuke sites... just sayin']
If he does that I lose a bet I made 2 years ago.
I'm looking forward to a free lunch.
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Randall Gross Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:22:07pm |
In one sentence:
I'd vote for him again.
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gclaghorn Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:22:16pm |
re: #190 UberInfidel67
I can't watch the speech right now. Will one of you wonderful people find and post a link to the text of the speech later? Thank you in advance.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:22:31pm |
re: #175 Occasional Reader
Fox correspondent just called him "Mr. Bush".
Uh, that's Mister President.
Idiots.
He will be known as "Mr. President" the rest of his days.
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:22:46pm |
Goodbye President Bush, a class act and a genuine leader. Hello Jimmy Carter 2, an empty vapid suit.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:22:52pm |
My Presidential lolcat- just for the occasion.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:22:53pm |
re: #152 Charles
Well done, President Bush.
I'm in total agreement and I expected nothing less. I'm gonna miss him. The tears I shed tonight are for those who have died in the 9/11 attacks, out wonderful and brave armed service people and for the future of this nation under the rule of The One. I pray that the office makes this Marxist less so. I pray that he is grounded by real life rather than by his idealism.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:22:57pm |
re: #175 Occasional Reader
Fox correspondent just called him "Mr. Bush".
Uh, that's Mister President.
I remember during GW1 when an anchor at CNN called Saddam Hussein "Mr. Hussein" when interviewing Tariq Aziz. Azis went bat-shit crazy but, the anchor explained that people call the president of the U.S. Mr. Bush.
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Roses Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:23:00pm |
Say what you want. I liked him. I'm disgusted by the attacks upon him. I wonder where all the hate will go, all that bile won't just evaporate. My good and decent friends who came down with Bush derangement syndrome aren't just going to magically be 'over it' tomorrow.
They chose to focus their hate on their own person, and not where it belonged, on Islamic extremists who kill their own women and children, strap bombs on their teenagers and declare that there are no gays in their country, people who riot over cartoons who think nothing of firebombing entire neighborhoods in paris, who behead people on camera and broadcast it all over the internet.
My friends, who are against 'organized' religion are strangely silent when it comes to the islamic bad guys. But they sure can hate Bush. It'll be a relief not to hear every conversation started with the phrase 'our appointed President.'
But I wish, I hope he knows that we appreciate the difficulty of the job, and the courage he has shown, in just putting his head down and keeping on, doing what is right. Perfect? No. No one ever is. But there's blame to go around. When the republicans had the majority they should have made those Goddam tax cuts permanent. Nevertheless, people will be wishing they had him back, I'll bet money on it.
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:23:01pm |
re: #179 captwfcall
i wish everyone would go back and look at his speech he gave before going into iraq. 'this will not be quick, it will not be easy', etc, etc. he told everyone exactly what he was doing, exactly what it would take, and he stuck to it.
Exactly. If ANY of his detractors had EVER taken the time to listen to him with a half-way open mind and one ear unclogged, they might have had a different attitude. But they already had their tiny little peabrains made up - just like they do about The Messiah.... God help us.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:23:24pm |
re: #194 Thanos
In one sentence:
I'd vote for him again.
I was yelling at the TV for him to declare martial law and stick around.
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Treesarie Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:23:29pm |
re: #170 Walter L. Newton
I always have hope, just not the hopey/changey kind.
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newdad49 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:23:34pm |
re: #182 MandyManners
Well you better look out for the bigger government coming down the road
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jcm Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:23:50pm |
re: #194 Thanos
In one sentence:
I'd vote for him again.
I would too.
Thank you Mr. President, God Bless you and your family. This nation has been protected by your leadership and the world is a better place.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:24:09pm |
re: #201 Roses
where is the hate going to go: Well, Sarah Palin is already getting her share.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:24:10pm |
I didn't vote for Bush in either election but I grew to respect him and to like him. I admire his love of country and our military.
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:24:13pm |
Can you imagine how excited he is to start his permanent vacation? Not have to deal with day to day aging stress of being president.
We'll se what stress does to Obama's "tick"
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So What Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:24:25pm |
Chris Matthews and Obltoon locked in a 69 position as usual, nothing new there
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:24:35pm |
re: #43 Sharmuta
I'm going to miss Dick Cheney.
Me too. IU'd love to have him and Mrs. C over for dinner. I bet they'd be great to have around the dinner table. I'm betting I could tempt him with some good venison roast and fresh veggies!
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:25:08pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
Now, Who's up for some Hopenchange?
It's like Chinese food, one hour later, you want more.
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captwfcall Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:25:11pm |
re: #211 So What
Chris Matthews and Obltoon locked in a 69 position as usual, nothing new there
BWHWHAHAHAAHAHH! the visual is killing me!
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:25:19pm |
re: #191 USBeast
Mr. Bush did a good job this evening. I wish him and his family all the best. Hopefully he will take a few months off and then get to work as the Anti-Carter.
Speaking of the Anti-Christ, anybody know if the jerk with that for his nic get tossed or just ran away?
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:25:22pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
Now, Who's up for some Hopenchange?
You make it sound like a brand of schnapps. Which, come to think of it, is a lot more palatable.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:25:38pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
Now, Who's up for some Hopenchange?
I'm still mad at you.
It is every American's obligation to vote for the person they dislike the least.
| 218 |
lobo91 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:25:42pm |
re: #72 Occasional Reader
The Armed Services are going to miss him.
Some of us already do.
I am really not looking forward to the next few years...
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:25:47pm |
re: #209 NoSubmission
I didn't vote for Bush in either election but I grew to respect him and to like him. I admire his love of country and our military.
he put the wood to AQ and took those fuckers down in Iraq...that right there is monumental....the rest is almost insignificant
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:25:52pm |
re: #201 Roses
Say what you want. I liked him. I'm disgusted by the attacks upon him. I wonder where all the hate will go, all that bile won't just evaporate. My good and decent friends who came down with Bush derangement syndrome aren't just going to magically be 'over it' tomorrow.
They chose to focus their hate on their own person, and not where it belonged, on Islamic extremists who kill their own women and children, strap bombs on their teenagers and declare that there are no gays in their country, people who riot over cartoons who think nothing of firebombing entire neighborhoods in paris, who behead people on camera and broadcast it all over the internet.
My friends, who are against 'organized' religion are strangely silent when it comes to the islamic bad guys. But they sure can hate Bush. It'll be a relief not to hear every conversation started with the phrase 'our appointed President.'
But I wish, I hope he knows that we appreciate the difficulty of the job, and the courage he has shown, in just putting his head down and keeping on, doing what is right. Perfect? No. No one ever is. But there's blame to go around. When the republicans had the majority they should have made those Goddam tax cuts permanent. Nevertheless, people will be wishing they had him back, I'll bet money on it.
Unfortunately, they will just keep on hating Bush and blaming him for everything that Obama does wrong. Look at what they are still doing to Sarah Palin.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:26:00pm |
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UberInfidel67 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:26:01pm |
re: #195 gclaghorn
You are too wonderful. Thank you so much for that link
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:26:01pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
Now, Who's up for some Hopenchange?
Let the hopeychanginess rain down upon us.
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:26:15pm |
Senator Cardin on FBN right now is being a real f---ing douchenozzle.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:26:25pm |
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jwb7605 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:26:40pm |
re: #209 NoSubmission
I didn't vote for Bush in either election but I grew to respect him and to like him. I admire his love of country and our military.
Just out of curiosity,
how do you think Gore would have handled 9/11?
and
how do you think Kerry would have handled the war?
I didn't down ding, I'm just curious.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:26:41pm |
re: #212 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
Me too. IU'd love to have him and Mrs. C over for dinner. I bet they'd be great to have around the dinner table. I'm betting I could tempt him with some good venison roast and fresh veggies!
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teleskiguy Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:26:59pm |
Goodbye President Bush. Thank You for being so Blatant and Bull-headed with your policy. History will more than likely judge you as a good president, as long as there is still a Union and a free Iraq.
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:27:13pm |
re: #182 MandyManners
re: #172 rightymouse
re: #124 MandyManners
Can you imagine what we'd look like if we had to parent millions of people for eight years?
Presidents shouldn't be in the parenting racket.
Unfortunately, we have way too many children masquerading as adults in this country. If the last two years with Dems in charge of the House is any indication of the insanity we're going to face in the next four years, G-d help us.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:27:47pm |
re: #96 Guanxi88
Well said. Ding-worthy.
I dinged her up!
Concise and to the point that statement, and said with a paucity of words!
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:27:48pm |
re: #217 Racer X
It is every American's obligation to vote for the person they dislike the least.
Heh. That's one way to look at it.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:27:54pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
Now, Who's up for some Hopenchange?
That's depressing.
Speaking of which. At my company they are going to have the inauguration on tv and invited the employees to take time off from work to watch.
Now, I was there for the 2000 and 2004 elections. There was no inauguration break on tv.
| 236 |
Wyatt Earp Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:28:02pm |
Thank you, Mr. President. History will remember you fondly.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:28:13pm |
re: #226 jwb7605
Just out of curiosity,
how do you think Gore would have handled 9/11?
and
how do you think Kerry would have handled the war?I didn't down ding, I'm just curious.
We'd still be 'negotiating' with the Taliban to hand over bin-Laden.
| 238 |
MacGregor Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:28:14pm |
re: #209 NoSubmission
Just like parenting, it's not our job to be loved, but to gain respect. Once that is achieved, love will more likely follow. Democrats only want to be loved, enabling uncontrollably spoiled children.
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:28:18pm |
re: #226 jwb7605
Just out of curiosity,
how do you think Gore would have handled 9/11?
and
how do you think Kerry would have handled the war?I didn't down ding, I'm just curious.
Gore wold have blamed 911 on global warming and declared marshal law.
| 240 |
kaymad Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:28:53pm |
Because of the election mess Bush never had a chance at being universally adored no matter how 'bipartisan' he was. At his first inauguration he had garbage thrown at him as well as Laura.
As an Army wife of 20 years and whose husband served in Iraq, I can't express enough how deeply I respect President Bush. There is plenty I disagreed with him over...but I'm no boot licking democrat, so it's not likely I'll ever agree 100 percent with any commander-n-chief.
| 241 |
The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:28:55pm |
re: #211 So What
Chris Matthews and Obltoon locked in a 69 position as usual, nothing new there
OMG, I haven't had enough wine to be able to picture that without retching!
| 243 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:28:57pm |
re: #235 NoSubmission
Of course not. That's what Hopenchange is all about.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:29:33pm |
re: #185 MacGregor
He sounds like my douchebag brother in law. I bet he values his privacy over the lives of others.
These guys going on about "privacy" the loudest tend to have the best reasons for wishing to remain unnoticed.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:29:36pm |
re: #226 jwb7605
Just out of curiosity,
how do you think Gore would have handled 9/11?
and
how do you think Kerry would have handled the war?I didn't down ding, I'm just curious.
something tells me nosub is not too worried about your ding....
| 247 |
Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:30:01pm |
re: #239 foxsecret
Gore wold have blamed 911 on global warming and declared marshal law.
And tried to sell carbon credits to radical killers to pad his pocketbook.
| 248 |
BignJames Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:30:10pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:30:39pm |
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:30:42pm |
re: #226 jwb7605
I was a Democrat. That's no secret. It was because I knew very little about politics back then. I've grown up now and faced the reality of the world. How would have Gore reacted to 9/11? I don't even want to know. I was praying to God thanking him for Giuliani back then, who I did vote for, 3 times.
| 252 |
notutopia Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:30:52pm |
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VioletTiger Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:30:52pm |
re: #102 MandyManners
At that moment I thanked God the President was Bush and not Al Gore!
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:31:09pm |
re: #247 Jetpilot1101
There's no telling what Gore would have done. I think he snapped after the election.
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The Shadow Do Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:31:18pm |
It's going to take a long time for this man to decompress. So many goobers assaulting him day after day, year after year - and never a negative word.
Thank you President Bush. You are an honorable man. And you kept America safe.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:31:36pm |
re: #238 MacGregor
Whatever happened to the man little boy who begged President Clinton to treat us like his children? The guy from the town hall or something?
I've always thought that if that was my son, I'd slap him. Then again, my sons should know better by the time they are old enough to look down when they talk to me.
| 257 |
LGoPs Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:31:36pm |
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MacGregor Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:31:37pm |
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FightingBack Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:31:38pm |
re: #254 Killgore Trout
There's no telling what Gore would have done. I think he snapped after the election.
After?
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lobo91 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:31:59pm |
re: #235 NoSubmission
re: #203 Killgore Trout
That's depressing.Speaking of which. At my company they are going to have the inauguration on tv and invited the employees to take time off from work to watch.
Now, I was there for the 2000 and 2004 elections. There was no inauguration break on tv.
As I was getting out of my car a few minutes ago, I heard a promo on Sirius hawking their "17 channels of inaugural celebration" coverage.
The first thing I thought of was, "Would they be running that ad if it were McCain being inaugurated next Tuesday?"
I think we all know the answer...
| 261 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:32:11pm |
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:32:42pm |
re: #225 albusteve
let's all hold hands....
and sing "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing in Perfect Hharmony" and pass around the coke, erm I mean Cokes.
| 265 |
Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:32:54pm |
re: #254 Killgore Trout
There's no telling what Gore would have done. I think he snapped after the election.
He's super serial.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:33:02pm |
re: #255 The Shadow Do
It's going to take a long time for this man to decompress. So many goobers assaulting him day after day, year after year - and never a negative word.
Thank you President Bush. You are an honorable man.
I have to confess - he's a better man than I would have been. The stream of non-stop profanity and hatred he endured would turn me into a friggin' super-volcano of pure wrath.
I'm serious here - I'm talking Tommy Lee Jones volcan stuff.
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jaunte Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:33:02pm |
re: #255 The Shadow Do
It's going to take a long time for this man to decompress. So many goobers assaulting him day after day, year after year - and never a negative word.
Thank you President Bush. You are an honorable man. And you kept America safe.
He appears remarkably balanced despite the pressure.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:33:33pm |
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Fluffy Bunny Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:33:57pm |
Our thanks and prayers are with you, Mr. President.
God Bless you and God Bless America.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:34:02pm |
re: #258 MacGregor
I'm guessing chronic masturbation.
I bet it's nothing as benign as that. I'm thinking more about the "inspiration" and so forth.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:34:24pm |
re: #268 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
I thought you'd like it.
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:34:28pm |
re: #246 jwb7605
re: #239 foxsecret
I'd really like to hear from NoSubmission. I'm honestly curious.
It's really hard to say. If Gore would take military Generals advise in how to win and let them have complete control(keeping stupids politics out of military decisions) then things would have been similar. I highly doubt Gore would be committed to restoring Afghanistan to the the state it is in now but I would be theoretically give Gore the benefit of the doubt. Something nobody should do.
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Killian Bundy Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:34:29pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
Now, Who's up for some Hopenchange?
/probably take him about two weeks to undo everything Bush has done
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FightingBack Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:34:30pm |
re: #260 lobo91
My local school is shutting down classes and broadcasting the Inauguration in the auditorium, etc. This has never been done before.
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jwb7605 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:34:31pm |
re: #250 NoSubmission
I was a Democrat. That's no secret. It was because I knew very little about politics back then. I've grown up now and faced the reality of the world. How would have Gore reacted to 9/11? I don't even want to know. I was praying to God thanking him for Giuliani back then, who I did vote for, 3 times.
I didn't know that. You've not sounded "Democrat" in any posts I remember (meaning LLL).
Not knowing politics -- I remember watching Kerry on TV in 1972, and ignoring it completely, so that's also understandable.
I don't know how old you are, but "facing the reality of the world" should be started at a young age. I discovered that far too late in life.
Thanks for the reply!
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yochanan Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:34:34pm |
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cyndijane Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:35:04pm |
re: #118 jopa416
jopa, I think your comment was misinterpreted. :(
cj
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Optimizer Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:35:06pm |
re: #164 VegasRick
re: #142 MandyManners
re: #112 USBeast
re: #53 Optimizer
You sound like someone who reads books about people's insides written by those who have no stomachs.
I bet it moves its lips when it reads.
My father would say to him "you sound like a man with a paper asshole".
I heard him say that to assholes all the time.
Oh, cut it out. For what it's worth, it wasn't as "fluffy" as was advertised, and seemed pretty OK to me, after all. And Bobibutu hits the nail on the head with his "class act" phrase. Don't look for staffer stealing "O" keys off the keyboards next week, or for the china cabinet to be looted.
DO look for someone else to vent your frustrations on. Most of us here are not so teary-eyed about Bush leaving as we are lamenting his replacement - whether you want to admit it or not. Was anybody here cheering a presidential candidate because their stance mirrored Bush? You'd probably be if a different mood about Bush if Rudy was about to take the oath.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:35:27pm |
re: #259 FightingBack
Yeah, remember when he was stiff and had no personality? After the election he got fat, grew a beard and I think he was managing a restaurant (or something like that). A few years later he discovered global warming and became a rockstar.
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ArmyWife Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:35:28pm |
I wish we could get a speech from Laura Bush. Or a copy of the letter she should write to Michelle.
Dear Michelle:
Just a reminder, this isn't about you. And please, for the good of our Country, get a better wardrobe adviser. That is all.
Hugs,
Laura
Actually, that is the letter I would write. Laura has much more class.
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Maui Girl Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:35:38pm |
Only 1466 more days until BOH is done (although some Senator is trying to overturn the 22nd Amendment so that their beloved Barry can run for a third term). And so the push for dictatorship begins......
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:35:48pm |
re: #257 LGoPs
AH! The wicked step-mother of Rosie O'Donnell...
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hazzyday Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:36:03pm |
I think he is a great president. He carried the weight of office Noblely and made some bold decisions and stuck to them. In a rabid political climate. He will be the instigator of a moderate Islamic influence if there ever is one.
Strengths:
1. Strong
2. Smart
3. Assertive
Weaknesses;
1. No pardon to the border agents
2. Cronyism(Obama will out do him)
3. Lack of propaganda to support the war.
My whole office is taking the day off to go to an Obama party in Bellevue. I have to find a way to get out of it so I don't frown the whole time. President Obama had better crap gold or all his personality cult is gonna be devastated.
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LGoPs Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:36:14pm |
re: #254 Killgore Trout
re: #247 Jetpilot1101
There's no telling what Gore would have done. I think he snapped after the election.
I think all the Libtards snapped after the election. They delusionally convinced themselves that Bush stole it......to the point that they feel fully justified in blatantly stealing them from now on......
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:36:23pm |
re: #255 The Shadow Do
It's going to take a long time for this man to decompress. So many goobers assaulting him day after day, year after year - and never a negative word.
Thank you President Bush. You are an honorable man. And you kept America safe.
a Bud or two, some baseball, chop some mesquite...he'll be ready to take down the UN....
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gettinby Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:36:36pm |
re: #220 TnTx13
Unfortunately, they will just keep on hating Bush and blaming him for everything that Obama does wrong. Look at what they are still doing to Sarah Palin.
It's actually kind of fun to see them being so afraid of her.
/That's what it is, imo anyway.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:37:06pm |
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lobo91 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:37:07pm |
re: #275 FightingBack
re: #260 lobo91
My local school is shutting down classes and broadcasting the Inauguration in the auditorium, etc. This has never been done before.
My only interest in it is morbid curiosity...
If I didn't have to be at work that day, I'd probably be curled up on the couch with a bottle of bourbon.
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:37:14pm |
re: #274 Killian Bundy
/probably take him about two weeks to undo everything Bush has done
"Bill Richardson: Never Mind!"
LOL
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saberry0530 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:37:18pm |
re: #281 Killgore Trout
Yeah, remember when he was stiff and had no personality? After the election he got fat, grew a beard and I think he was managing a restaurant (or something like that). A few years later he
discoveredmade up global warming and became a rockstar.
better
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ArmyWife Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:37:52pm |
re: #226 jwb7605
Under Kerry, Afghanistan would have been the 51st star on our flag.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:37:55pm |
re: #290 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
You know me so well!
Well- that and it was just frickin hilarious.
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:37:57pm |
re: #284 Maui Girl
Only 1466 more days until BOH is done (although some Senator is trying to overturn the 22nd Amendment so that their beloved Barry can run for a third term). And so the push for dictatorship begins......
I heard that, but were going to witness many outragious things in the next couple of years to brace your selves.
Elections have consequences.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:38:02pm |
re: #281 Killgore Trout
Yeah, remember when he was stiff and had no personality? After the election he got fat, grew a beard and I think he was managing a restaurant (or something like that). A few years later he discovered global warming and became a rockstar.
I used to call him Vice President Little Wooden Boy.
/Who knows the reference?
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jwb7605 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:38:13pm |
re: #289 gettinby
It's actually kind of fun to see them being so afraid of her.
/That's what it is, imo anyway.
My opinion on Palin is that she's intentionally inviting all the attack dogs 4 years early, and they will have less effect when it counts.
(maybe not, but that's my take)
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irongrampa Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:38:25pm |
If the next occupant of the White House shows a fraction of the decency, honor and integrity of that man, the nation will be well served.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:38:48pm |
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SemperHunden Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:38:49pm |
I gotta say, when he said what an honor it was to be the commander-in-chief, and when he mentioned that Marine staff sergeant who had the Navy Cross on his chest, the emotion was high in the room. Say what you will about GWB, but I'm gonna miss him.
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:38:49pm |
re: #198 Sharmuta
My Presidential lolcat- just for the occasion.
Linky didn't work for me.
Here's mine for GWB and his hateful detractors.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:38:55pm |
re: #281 Killgore Trout
Yeah, remember when he was stiff and had no personality? After the election he got fat, grew a beard and I think he was managing a restaurant (or something like that). A few years later he discovered global warming and became a rockstar.
Eh, I think it was probably some mild anti-depressant that explains it.
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ArmyWife Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:38:58pm |
re: #284 Maui Girl
That is Jose Serrano. He did that when Clinton was in office, too. Mysteriously it wasn't such a big damn deal to him during the Bush years.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:39:21pm |
What's the record for time to get on the bottom 10? I think we have a record (well, it's a new feature, so a young record.)
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:39:44pm |
re: #276 jwb7605
I was a Democrat. Not a moonbat. I've always been very patriotic and pro-military. I also voted for Guiliani again and again despite the sneers and jeers of my liberal friends and ex husband. So I guess I was always a closet conservative.
What 'facing the reality' all came down to was realizing the profound evil of our enemies combined with the lily-livered, blame-America liberals that I was surrounded by. It was a true awakening.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:39:48pm |
re: #299 irongrampa
If the next occupant of the White House shows a fraction of the decency, honor and integrity of that man, the nation will be well served.
CBBHO wrote a letter "to his daughters" that promptly was made public. So was his "prayer" at the Wall.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:39:55pm |
re: #302 rightymouse
Really? I didn't work? I went right to it.
[Link: mine.icanhascheezburger.com...]
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lobo91 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:40:06pm |
re: #284 Maui Girl
Only 1466 more days until BOH is done (although some Senator is trying to overturn the 22nd Amendment so that their beloved Barry can run for a third term). And so the push for dictatorship begins......
Obama won't see a second term, much less a third.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:40:38pm |
re: #282 ArmyWife
I wish we could get a speech from Laura Bush. Or a copy of the letter she should write to Michelle.
Dear Michelle:
Just a reminder, this isn't about you. And please, for the good of our Country, get a better wardrobe adviser. That is all.
Hugs,
Laura
Actually, that is the letter I would write. Laura has much more class.
I like it!
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LGoPs Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:40:42pm |
re: #286 hazzyday
My whole office is taking the day off to go to an Obama party in Bellevue. I have to find a way to get out of it so I don't frown the whole time. President Obama had better crap gold or all his personality cult is gonna be devastated.
I find it creepy that the whole office would want to go to an Obama party. I hope they're serving kool-aid. My condolences to you. I'm afraid I'd have to call in sick.......
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:40:45pm |
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pbird Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:40:47pm |
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Cognito Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:40:58pm |
Things being what they are these days, I'm pulling for Obama to be a fantastic, stunning success as president. If he can heave the country to its rightful place, I'll happily eat a bakery's worth of humble pie and -- by gum -- I'll vote for him come 2012.
Of course, I'll be shocked if he pulls it off.
I do have to admit, though, that what he's done so far has been more centrist that just about anybody expected. Maybe he understands the country is a bit riled at the moment and unwilling to put up with nonsense.
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FightingBack Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:41:14pm |
re: #291 lobo91
Inaugurations are great. We should all watch them. I went to the last one. But schools shouldn't cover them selectively.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:01pm |
re: #307 MandyManners
CBBHO wrote a letter "to his daughters" that promptly was made public. So was his "prayer" at the Wall.
Everything PEBO does is for the media attention.
Contrast that to GWB and the silent resolve he shows. He has accomplished so much with very little fanfare or acknowledgment from other politicians or the media.
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unrealizedviewpoint Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:04pm |
re: #294 ArmyWife
Under Kerry, Afghanistan would have been the 51st star on our flag.
I don't think so. He would have simply arrested a few folks and called it a day.
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:11pm |
Obama is a one termer. There is no possible way he can do what he wants to do and be in any position to get reelected in 2012. In 4 years, we will be worse off then we are today.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:25pm |
re: #306 NoSubmission
I was a Democrat. Not a moonbat. I've always been very patriotic and pro-military. I also voted for Guiliani again and again despite the sneers and jeers of my liberal friends and ex husband. So I guess I was always a closet conservative.
What 'facing the reality' all came down to was realizing the profound evil of our enemies combined with the lily-livered, blame-America liberals that I was surrounded by. It was a true awakening.
Sounds more like you don't determine your vote simply by the party affiliation next to the name.
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IslandLibertarian Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:35pm |
Never once has President George W. Bush lowered himself to the level of the Democrats/Moonbats/Liberals/Leftists by name calling ANY of his opposition.
A real class act!
The Democrats should be ashamed of their own.
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snowcrash Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:38pm |
Anyone know if its true that HBO is going to have the only extensive exclusive coverage of the inauguration?
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:40pm |
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:46pm |
re: #316 Cognito
Things being what they are these days, I'm pulling for Obama to be a fantastic, stunning success as president.
Of course, I'll be shocked if he pulls it off.
From the way certain folk (C. Matthews leaps to mind) carried on about the guy, I'd say he at least pulled it off. For others, different acts, many of which appear to have been mutual.
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Bloodnok Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:46pm |
I hope he walks Barney and Miss Beasley over to She-hag's place in Crawford everyday to "leave presents" on her property.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:42:54pm |
I will never forget how afraid I was on 9/11. I can now understand how my grandparents felt the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked.
I also remember the desire, the need to hear the words of my President and how I was able to sleep slightly better that night after he spoke.
His simple speech comforted me and I believed him when he said he'd get the bastards and we'd be okay.
And even though I dodn't vote for Obama, I do hope that he can keep is safe without bowing down to the animals that would see us all dead as infidels. So I suppose that I must pray for Obama as well.
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gettinby Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:43:28pm |
re: #298 jwb7605
My opinion on Palin is that she's intentionally inviting all the attack dogs 4 years early, and they will have less effect when it counts.
(maybe not, but that's my take)
She's one of those that actually does offer 'hope' and 'change' but without the hopeychangey shit.
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hazzyday Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:43:30pm |
re: #254 Killgore Trout
There's no telling what Gore would have done. I think he snapped after the election.
Regarding Gore is one of the few times I can believe conspiracies about aliens on earth.
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:43:33pm |
re: #309 lobo91
Obama won't see a second term, much less a third.
I just hope America can survive these next few years. Not that I blame the worthless politicians who got us in the mess(mortgage meltdown) as so much I blame the people who vote these politicians back into office.
America is strong because of here people not politicians. I'm surprised how many people were suckered by BHO through the MSM.
Lemmings.
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:43:46pm |
re: #308 Sharmuta
re: #302 rightymouse
Really? I didn't work? I went right to it.
[Link: mine.icanhascheezburger.com...]
Tried it again just now and it was ok. First time it actually locked up my PC. Weird. Is ok now.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:43:47pm |
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yochanan Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:43:47pm |
re: #224 Jetpilot1101
Senator Cardin on FBN right now is being a real f---ing douchenozzle.
THAT IS A NEW ONE FOR ME.
DOUCH BAG i have heard before but not douchenozzle.
ROFLMAO
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:43:49pm |
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:43:56pm |
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Pietr Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:44:30pm |
I think it was OR (at thread start) who complimented his tie, and downdinged the haircut. But I thought I saw an American Flag lapel pin there, as well. I enjoyed that touch-because I don't expect to see it worn again in the White House for a while. God Bless and keep you and yours, Mr President; return home to us soon-Texas missed your being here.
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BignJames Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:44:34pm |
What's watzherface....Cindy Sheehan doin' these days?
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Hobbes Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:06pm |
re: #275 FightingBack
My local school is shutting down classes and broadcasting the Inauguration in the auditorium, etc. This has never been done before.
Just wake me when this nightmare is over.
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NYCHardhat Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:13pm |
I never regretted for a second voting for him...twice. We will however, regret that the MSM made our (52%) decision for us. Godspeed George and good luck Barry.
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maddogg Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:15pm |
re: #316 Cognito
Things being what they are these days, I'm pulling for Obama to be a fantastic, stunning success as president. If he can heave the country to its rightful place, I'll happily eat a bakery's worth of humble pie and -- by gum -- I'll vote for him come 2012.
Of course, I'll be shocked if he pulls it off.
I do have to admit, though, that what he's done so far has been more centrist that just about anybody expected. Maybe he understands the country is a bit riled at the moment and unwilling to put up with nonsense.
Well, I expect him to suck like a supermassive black hole. We will see who is closer to right in 4 years, if we haven't perished by then.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:15pm |
re: #316 Cognito
Upding for your first point. Downding for the last, so its a wash.
I think you give PEBO too much credit. He really has no clue and is simply picking what others have done before.
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:16pm |
re: #319 Racer X
re: #307 MandyManners
Everything PEBO does is for the media attention.Contrast that to GWB and the silent resolve he shows. He has accomplished so much with very little fanfare or acknowledgment from other politicians or the media.
I wish he had explained whose role was what after Katrina.
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:27pm |
re: #321 Jetpilot1101
Obama is a one termer. There is no possible way he can do what he wants to do and be in any position to get reelected in 2012. In 4 years, we will be worse off then we are today.
Keep in mind the media created a "teflon Man" out of him. What ever was thrown at him for issues didn't stick.
many gulible Americans will think he is the "second coming" of the Messiah no matter how bad it gets.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:28pm |
re: #339 BignJames
What's watzherface....Cindy Sheehan doin' these days?
Didn't she have a sudden attack of "I'm not relevant anymore"?
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The Shadow Do Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:38pm |
re: #267 jaunte
He appears remarkably balanced despite the pressure.
He does, however I can't help but think he has been pretty deeply wounded. I know he never expected the level of vitriol he received. Naive, but I believe he thought he could get along with the opposition in Washington as he did in Austin.
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:45:40pm |
re: #340 Hobbes
Just wake me when this nightmare is over.
You'll be sleeping for 4 years but I'll wake you up in 2013.
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unrealizedviewpoint Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:46:02pm |
Bush is loved around LGF.
Brought out a lot of infrequent posters.
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:46:14pm |
re: #306 NoSubmission
re: #276 jwb7605
I was a Democrat. Not a moonbat. I've always been very patriotic and pro-military. I also voted for Guiliani again and again despite the sneers and jeers of my liberal friends and ex husband. So I guess I was always a closet conservative.What 'facing the reality' all came down to was realizing the profound evil of our enemies combined with the lily-livered, blame-America liberals that I was surrounded by. It was a true awakening.
Amen. My Dem parents almost disowned me when I voted Rep for the first time in 2004. I know exactly what you mean.
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Maui Girl Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:46:15pm |
re: #235 NoSubmission
re: #203 Killgore Trout
That's depressing.Speaking of which. At my company they are going to have the inauguration on tv and invited the employees to take time off from work to watch.
Now, I was there for the 2000 and 2004 elections. There was no inauguration break on tv.
It'll be business as usual for this inaugeration. A lot of black Americans sitting at home watching TV rather than working......
/runs for cover
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Timbre Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:46:30pm |
re: #339 BignJames
Hey, it's family time. Don't make us nauseated!
/
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:46:33pm |
What does PEBO mean? (Other than Bryson, I mean.)
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:46:52pm |
re: #339 BignJames
What's watzherface....Cindy Sheehan doin' these days?
[Link: zombietime.com...]
Scroll down and there she is.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:47:49pm |
re: #328 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
I will never forget how afraid I was on 9/11. I can now understand how my grandparents felt the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked.
I also remember the desire, the need to hear the words of my President and how I was able to sleep slightly better that night after he spoke.
His simple speech comforted me and I believed him when he said he'd get the bastards and we'd be okay.
And even though I dodn't vote for Obama, I do hope that he can keep is safe without bowing down to the animals that would see us all dead as infidels. So I suppose that I must pray for Obama as well.
unless he does a ideological 180 you lose....he is inherently unsafe...he's a communist and a fraud...this is your new president...you should pray for yourself and loved ones instead...imo
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jcm Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:47:53pm |
re: #316 Cognito
Things being what they are these days, I'm pulling for Obama to be a fantastic, stunning success as president. If he can heave the country to its rightful place, I'll happily eat a bakery's worth of humble pie and -- by gum -- I'll vote for him come 2012.
Of course, I'll be shocked if he pulls it off.
I do have to admit, though, that what he's done so far has been more centrist that just about anybody expected. Maybe he understands the country is a bit riled at the moment and unwilling to put up with nonsense.
His cabinet is looking like Clinton Part II. For the most part that bodes will for a move to centrism.
However.
His AG pick, Eric Halder is worrisome from a 2nd Amendment standpoint. His EPA pick, Lisa Jackson is hook line and sinker bought the Global Warming dogma. Obama's views on that issue, cap and trade etc... added to his plans for economic recovery all but guarantee the economy is in for a very rough ride.
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unrealizedviewpoint Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:48:19pm |
re: #339 BignJames
What's watzherface....Cindy Sheehan doin' these days?
Spending her time at Free Gaza Rally's last I saw. F**Kin' Pig.
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MikeyHunt Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:48:24pm |
Do you think he might have accomplished enough to be able to write a memoir?
What about 2?
Oops.. Barry already did that. (rolls eyes)
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:48:49pm |
re: #353 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
What does PEBO mean? (Other than Bryson, I mean.)
Pres. Elect BO
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MacGregor Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:48:57pm |
re: #349 unrealizedviewpoint
Bush is loved around LGF.
Brought out a lot of infrequent posters.
I don't think it's so much love as respect.
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claspur Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:49:27pm |
re: #30 jcm
I agree, JCM .... a moronic gas(*fixed)bag.
Just watching a couple minutes of her-with her vest and red top, watching her talk, she reminded me that she could pass for a grandma of those fkying monkeys in The Wizard of Oz.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:49:37pm |
re: #350 rightymouse
Amen. My Dem parents almost disowned me when I voted Rep for the first time in 2004. I know exactly what you mean.
In my case, my mother is a hard core true blue Conservative. She's very happy to see my evolution. Thrilled, in fact.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:49:42pm |
re: #354 foxsecret
[Link: zombietime.com...]
Scroll down and there she is.
That sign with the fist next to her, don't they know that means something else entirely in the bay area?
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:49:59pm |
re: #359 MikeyHunt
Do you think he might have accomplished enough to be able to write a memoir?
What about 2?
Oops.. Barry already did that. (rolls eyes)
Should have titled his book "The fresh prince of Bill Ayers"
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:00pm |
Does the Sham-Wow guy remind anyone of Obama?
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MikeyHunt Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:01pm |
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:04pm |
re: #344 MandyManners
I wish he had explained whose role was what after Katrina.
Bush's biggest failure was not adequately explaining what the hell he was doing and why. He also did a poor job of taking credit for his accomplishments. In this regard he was not a very good politician (taking credit for stuff).
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:08pm |
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bcgirl Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:23pm |
Thank You President Bush, and Laura. I look forward to the many boks praising your presidency inthe future,so long as barry does not completely sell U.S. out. God Bless you President George W Bush
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:31pm |
re: #367 Jetpilot1101
Does the Sham-Wow guy remind anyone of Obama?
I might actually buy something he was selling. Barry, not so much.
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VegasRick Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:33pm |
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:43pm |
I'm probably at odds with most here, but Bush can't get out of the White House fast enough as far as I'm concerned. Biggest spender of all time. Horrible leader. Destroyed the GOP. Refused to enforce our border. Oversaw the biggest theft in human history with the bailouts. Sorry, but keeping the nation safe throughout his term does not even come close to making up for the blundering idiocy of the rest of his eight year administration. I'll go even further here and make a Bill Maher like statement: This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies. The latter has far more immediate and long term negative consequences for our country and future. I wish I had a time machine to take back my two votes for this moron. Good riddance Bush, get lost in the tumbleweeds of Crawford.
Of course, as Dennis Miller says, "that's just my opinion, I could be wrong." Who knows, maybe after a few years or even months of Obama, the Bush years will seem like the good old days. We'll see.
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unrealizedviewpoint Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:43pm |
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Optimizer Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:45pm |
re: #286 hazzyday
I think he is a great president. He carried the weight of office Noblely and made some bold decisions and stuck to them. In a rabid political climate. He will be the instigator of a moderate Islamic influence if there ever is one.
Strengths:
1. Strong
2. Smart
3. AssertiveWeaknesses;
1. No pardon to the border agents
2. Cronyism(Obama will out do him)
3. Lack of propaganda to support the war.My whole office is taking the day off to go to an Obama party in Bellevue. I have to find a way to get out of it so I don't frown the whole time. President Obama had better crap gold or all his personality cult is gonna be devastated.
What about spending WAY too much money, and not defending our border? Wimpy regarding the border agents, but what about how he backed off from using the term "Islamofascist" after using it for about a day? (Not exactly bold, and sticking to it.)
A "great president" anyway? I dunno. Maybe.
Obama's personality cult is exactly that. If he doesn't "crap gold" they will find an excuse to fawn over him anyway.
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:50:59pm |
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Maui Girl Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:51:14pm |
re: #299 irongrampa
If the next occupant of the White House shows a fraction of the decency, honor and integrity of that man, the nation will be well served.
Good luck with that.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:51:20pm |
re: #342 maddogg
Well, I expect him to suck like a supermassive black hole.
Me too. He's the same charlatan he was a few months ago. Still wet with Rev. WRight's kisses as far as I'm concerned.
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MikeyHunt Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:51:23pm |
re: #367 Jetpilot1101
naw.. the shamwow guy wears a headset when he bullsh*ts.
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Timbre Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:51:37pm |
I can't wait for Tuesday to get here! (...) President Bush and the First Lady are coming back to Midland for me and many to cheer! It's the inauguration of the Counter-Moonbatolution.
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Muadib Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:51:54pm |
re: #276 jwb7605
NoSubmission is great. I my humble opinion. Hi NoSubmission!
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bcgirl Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:51:57pm |
re: #353 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
PEBO president elect barrak obama or prezebo
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:51:59pm |
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Guanxi88 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:52:12pm |
re: #382 Timbre
I can't wait for Tuesday to get here! (...) President Bush and the First Lady are coming back to Midland for me and many to cheer! It's the inauguration of the Counter-Moonbatolution.
What, you're not taking part in the Obamasturbation?
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unrealizedviewpoint Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:52:25pm |
re: #369 Racer X
Bush's biggest failure was not adequately explaining what the hell he was doing and why. He also did a poor job of taking credit for his accomplishments. In this regard he was not a very good politician (taking credit for stuff).
That has been my greatest criticism.
He needed do fireside chats weekly.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:52:49pm |
And STILL no outrage from the world press on the 150 MILLION Dollar inaugural orgy.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:53:14pm |
re: #356 albusteve
unless he does a ideological 180 you lose....he is inherently unsafe...he's a communist and a fraud...this is your new president...you should pray for yourself and loved ones instead...imo
I know...I know...But I have to hope (in the non-Obama sense of the word) for the best. And prepare for the worst. Like any good American.
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Mich-again Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:53:23pm |
This is a good thread to post this cover of Time Magazine from 20 years ago around this time of year. Ha.
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:53:36pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
Since your image is the Borg ship, I take it you are one of the many moonbat minions who mindlessly follow the anointed one.
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Timbre Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:53:37pm |
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:53:43pm |
re: #388 NoSubmission
And STILL no outrage from the world press on the 150 MILLION Dollar inaugural orgy.
Don't hold your breath...I'm too far away to do mouth to mouth.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:54:03pm |
re: #388 NoSubmission
And STILL no outrage from the world press on the 150 MILLION Dollar inaugural orgy.
Outrage? We should be thankful that The One is allowing us to worship him.
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LGoPs Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:54:05pm |
re: #367 Jetpilot1101
Does the Sham-Wow guy remind anyone of Obama?
Sham-Wow guy drives me nuts. Why the hell is he wearing the micorphone? Dont' they have any sound people on the set with him? Or am I supposed to think that I'm at a Fair listening to his pitch.......
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:54:14pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
373,292 dead terrorists and counting.
GWB accomplished quite a lot IMO.
Oh, and ask Africa how they like all that medical aid he gave - more than any other president in history.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:54:15pm |
re: #383 Muadib
NoSubmission is great. I my humble opinion. Hi NoSubmission!
Thanks Muadib. Long time no see!
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:54:36pm |
re: #393 Timbre
That would be a sin... :0
That's right! Everytime someone Obamamasturbates God kills a kitten. Please don't kill the kittens!
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:55:01pm |
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:55:31pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
I'm probably at odds with most here, but Bush can't get out of the White House fast enough as far as I'm concerned. Biggest spender of all time. Horrible leader. Destroyed the GOP. Refused to enforce our border. Oversaw the biggest theft in human history with the bailouts. Sorry, but keeping the nation safe throughout his term does not even come close to making up for the blundering idiocy of the rest of his eight year administration. I'll go even further here and make a Bill Maher like statement: This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies. The latter has far more immediate and long term negative consequences for our country and future. I wish I had a time machine to take back my two votes for this moron. Good riddance Bush, get lost in the tumbleweeds of Crawford.
Of course, as Dennis Miller says, "that's just my opinion, I could be wrong." Who knows, maybe after a few years or even months of Obama, the Bush years will seem like the good old days. We'll see.
I agree. The republican party would be better off today or I should say the Conservative movement.
Now we will be fighting for just the basic principles against those open the floodgates of socialism into this country.
The next challenge will be if the republicans regain control in 4 years, will they have the courage to reverse the socialists policies that BHO and the libs run through?
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Hobbes Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:55:36pm |
re: #348 Jetpilot1101
You'll be sleeping for 4 years but I'll wake you up in 2013.
If BHO succeeds with his promises and our country is Socialist, just let me sleep.
/
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jaunte Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:55:36pm |
re: #388 NoSubmission
It's the Postmodern approach to innumeracy. $150 Million is no different than $700 Billion.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:55:38pm |
re: #396 LGoPs
Sham-Wow guy drives me nuts. Why the hell is he wearing the micorphone? Dont' they have any sound people on the set with him? Or am I supposed to think that I'm at a Fair listening to his pitch.......
it's American capitalism...what's your problem?...why do you let television sales guys drive you nuts?...gut check
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Muadib Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:55:43pm |
re: #388 NoSubmission
And STILL no outrage from the world press on the 150 MILLION Dollar inaugural orgy.
I'm outraged, but that's just one drop of the coming flood of insanity.
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Treesarie Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:56:01pm |
re: #323 IslandLibertarian
They have no shame, that is the crux of the problem. Their souls are as devoid of anything but their own headlines. They don't see the big picture, nor do they "get it."
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notutopia Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:56:13pm |
re: #364 jaunte
For a second, I read that as Press Elected BO
Thanks Jaunte, you just reminded me it's time to go vote on the Fiskie award!
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yochanan Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:56:21pm |
re: #339 BignJames
What's watzherface....Cindy Sheehan doin' these days?
SHE IS OFF SUPPORTING THE HAMASSHOLES.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:56:44pm |
re: #392 Jetpilot1101
re: #374 mfarmer1
Since your image is the Borg ship, I take it you are one of the many moonbat minions who mindlessly follow the anointed one.
No Jetpilot, I'm a conservative and voted for Bush twice and McCain recently. I think Sarah Palin was great and would have preferred her at the top of the ticket. Does that clear it up a bit for you?
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:56:59pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies.
Are you out of your fucking mind?
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:57:16pm |
I'm watching Bill O interview a survivor of today's crash...wow.
I hope the pilot gets commendations for the wonderful landing he made. He'd better get a hug from every single passenger on that flight, at the very least.
My BF is a pilot and wne I saw the plane, whole and looking undamaged I was floored. There was so much potential for an utter "they are so fucked" situation here.
| 415 |
Mich-again Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:57:21pm |
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maddogg Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:57:26pm |
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:57:27pm |
I wonder if "Borat" will crash the inauguration?
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:57:31pm |
re: #405 albusteve
it's American capitalism...what's your problem?...why do you let television sales guys drive you nuts?...gut check
Speaking of which. That ShamWow guy does another commercial with a food chopper/thing where he says, "you're going to love my nuts."
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Cognito Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:57:39pm |
re: #397 Racer X
373,292 dead terrorists and counting.
GWB accomplished quite a lot IMO.
Oh, and ask Africa how they like all that medical aid he gave - more than any other president in history.
Yes, and yes again. I think terrorism is with us to stay, at least for a while -- just a generation would probably be hopeful -- but I wonder whether the work in Africa might be Bush's true and as-yet hidden legacy.
That place is a mess. But at least now it has rejoined planet Earth.
| 420 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:57:47pm |
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razorbacker Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:58:05pm |
re: #367 Jetpilot1101
Does the Sham-Wow guy remind anyone of Obama?
With that squinty eye? Popeye the Sailorman.
Oh, you mean his sales pitch. Yep. I sure hope that his product delivery matches up with his marketing department.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:58:18pm |
Would anyone mind if I keep calling him PEBO - all through his term?
It just seems to fit him.
President
Elect
Barack
Obama
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:59:03pm |
re: #411 mfarmer1
No Jetpilot, I'm a conservative and voted for Bush twice and McCain recently. I think Sarah Palin was great and would have preferred her at the top of the ticket. Does that clear it up a bit for you?
No it does not clear it up for me especially when you write stuff like:
This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies.
Mandy beat me to the punch but I'll rephrase her question, are you nuts?
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:59:11pm |
re: #417 foxsecret
I wonder if "Borat" will crash the inauguration?
Why would he? The movie is already in the can, going through some preview screenings.
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Muadib Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:59:14pm |
re: #398 NoSubmission
Good to see you're keeping them honest in NYC! Good work!
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BigJohn Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:59:19pm |
I turned over to MSNBC to see if any of those f$#&s could show any grace. The answer. No, not one bit. I'm not surprised. Mathews is such a petty little punk.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:59:35pm |
re: #411 mfarmer1
Why don't you give Congress and your fellow conservatives who stayed home and handed control of both houses to the democrats a little credit?!
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:59:39pm |
re: #418 NoSubmission
Speaking of which. That ShamWow guy does another commercial with a food chopper/thing where he says, "you're going to love my nuts."
It's called the Slap Chop and my wife wants one.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 5:59:54pm |
re: #418 NoSubmission
Speaking of which. That ShamWow guy does another commercial with a food chopper/thing where he says, "you're going to love my nuts."
it's theater for a buck....as good as network comedies...imo...er no I'm not gonna love his nuts...nice try tho!
| 430 |
LGoPs Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:00:49pm |
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:00:50pm |
re: #416 maddogg
When you figure out what would compel God to kill a moonbat, please let me know, and I don't care if I go blind.
Well it would followthat you'd have to masturbate over some moonbat...pardon me but that seems like a bit of a stretch. The sexual fantasies about moonbats I mean..especially the female moonbats.
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:01:03pm |
re: #415 Mich-again
Who do you mean by that?
He means he's been listening to Bill O'Rielly a little too closely. Bill's been carrying on about how Bush and his Oil buddies were behind the run up in oil prices last year.
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unrealizedviewpoint Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:01:08pm |
re: #422 Racer X
Would anyone mind if I keep calling him PEBO - all through his term?
It just seems to fit him.
PEBHO would be correct
President
Elect
Barack
Hussein
Obama
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Pietr Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:01:09pm |
OT-We got sound back on the Gaza cam-but it seems to be mostly white noise. I don't hear the rooster, and have only heard a siren once, since the sound returned. Sheesh....
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Mich-again Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:01:14pm |
Let me assure you all the sham wow does not work anything at all like it does in the commercial. Total fraud. Its no more absorbent than any other kitchen towel.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:01:45pm |
That's another thing I won't miss- the right-wing BDS is just as tiresome as the moonbat BDS.
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ArmyWife Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:01:48pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
You are so wrong. As you may know, President Bush's fiscal policies are not on my hit parade, but he was great for the security of our Country, which included supporting our Military. That trumps everything. Without security or a strong military, all the money in the world doesn't amount to jack taco.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:01:50pm |
re: #430 LGoPs
LOL....You're right. Is he wearing the microphone there too?....I can't remember.
Yea. That's the one. He's wearing an earpiece for some inexplicable reason.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:14pm |
re: #418 NoSubmission
Speaking of which. That ShamWow guy does another commercial with a food chopper/thing where he says, "you're going to love my nuts."
OMG...I normally turn him off, but when I happened to hear this gem of a commercial, I actually giggled.
It's sophomoric, I know, but there it is.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:15pm |
re: #412 MandyManners
re: #374 mfarmer1
Are you out of your fucking mind?
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:25pm |
re: #435 Mich-again
Let me assure you all the sham wow does not work anything at all like it does in the commercial. Total fraud. Its no more absorbent than any other kitchen towel.
BEHEAD THOSE WHO INSULT SHAMWOW
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Lee Coller Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:41pm |
re: #235 NoSubmission
That's depressing.
Speaking of which. At my company they are going to have the inauguration on tv and invited the employees to take time off from work to watch.
Now, I was there for the 2000 and 2004 elections. There was no inauguration break on tv.
Maybe they'll be announcing layoffs at the same time:-)
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yochanan Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:42pm |
re: #400 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
That's right! Everytime someone Obamamasturbates God kills a kitten. Please don't kill the kittens!
SEA KITTENS?
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:49pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
You do a gravely monstrous disservice to those who were murdered that day, and those who have lost their lives in service to this nation. Shame on you. Shame.
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maddogg Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:50pm |
re: #431 The Pulchritudinous Patriot
re: #416 maddogg
Well it would followthat you'd have to masturbate over some moonbat...pardon me but that seems like a bit of a stretch. The sexual fantasies about moonbats I mean..especially the female moonbats.
The only fantasy I have about moonbats is waking up one morning to find them an extinct species.
| 446 |
Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:52pm |
re: #433 unrealizedviewpoint
PEBHO would be correct
President
Elect
Barack
Hussein
Obama
Well, seeing as he intends to screw us all and take our money, I'm OK with adding the "HO" part.
| 447 |
Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:54pm |
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Muadib Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:55pm |
re: #427 Sharmuta
Why don't you give Congress and your fellow conservatives who stayed home and handed control of both houses to the democrats a little credit?!
Few ever give congress the credit the bastards deserve. Especially the liberal bastards.
| 449 |
ArmyWife Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:02:57pm |
re: #422 Racer X
Just move on to P-Bo. President Barack Obama.
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jaunte Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:03:45pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
Of course you're free to imagine that, since you're not one of the dead.
Nor are you imagining yourself dead in the second strike.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:04:09pm |
re: #436 Sharmuta
That's another thing I won't miss- the right-wing BDS is just as tiresome as the moonbat BDS.
I have not yet begun my BHODS.
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Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:04:37pm |
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:04:39pm |
re: #388 NoSubmission
And STILL no outrage from the world press on the 150 MILLION Dollar inaugural orgy.
When the press was up in arms in 2005 over Bush's inauguration, it was manufactured outrage, not criticism from any basis in true principle. They are totally biased, regardless of their silly protests to the contrary. And they wonder why their credibility is in the tank along with the price of their stocks.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:04:49pm |
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:04:52pm |
re: #443 yochanan
SEA KITTENS?
LOL...just spit corn on the computer desk.
One should'nt eat dinner and read the threads.
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summergurl Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:04:54pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
re: #412 MandyManners
re: #374 mfarmer1
Are you out of your fucking mind?
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
I am trying to comprehend how anyone can think that--
Nope.
I can't.
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yochanan Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:04:56pm |
re: #426 BigJohn
I turned over to MSNBC to see if any of those f$#&s could show any grace. The answer. No, not one bit. I'm not surprised. Mathews is such a petty little PRICK.
fixed that for you
| 462 |
Pvt Bin Jammin Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:05:15pm |
Just getting in and missed the speech. Thanks, Mr. President. You will be missed.
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:05:19pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
OK, now I know you are certifiably insane after that asinine comment. We'll make it through the financial mess regardless of Obama's socialist policies. 3000 dead Americans never got a chance.
I'm not one to curse but go have carnal relations with yourself, preferably with a rake sideways.
| 464 |
jorline Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:05:32pm |
Mr. President Elect Obama
Your watch is very close at hand. You will soon know what its like to have the weight of the world solely upon your shoulders. Keep us as safe as we've been for the last seven years. At times I could not tell the difference between the liberal left and our "real enemies". I think you will find that most conservatives will wish you well...call it self serving if you want. Personally, I don't wish you half of the problems and contempt that President George W. Bush has had to face. Most of all remember the world is not your playground, our enemies are not to be taken lightly and watch your back...your most vigilant critics will be from your side of the isle.
| 466 |
Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:05:47pm |
re: #457 mfarmer1
Oh believe me, I'm equally disgusted with them as well. However, Bush had the White House and refused to lead.
So you wish another 9/11 on this country?! Disgusting. Get a grip.
| 467 |
winston06 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:05:48pm |
re: #77 VegasRick
Pres Bush is a great man and a good heart
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jwb7605 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:06:01pm |
re: #350 rightymouse
Amen. My Dem parents almost disowned me when I voted Rep for the first time in 2004. I know exactly what you mean.
My dad was a Democrat until Harry Truman. Korea pretty well fixed him -- he saw the idiocy of fighting a war, drawing a dotted line, and staying there (for what -- 55 years now?). For a guy with an 8th grade education, he was the wisest man I ever met. (I'm biased, of course)
I think Al Gore would have made the mistake of putting the blame of 9/11 on the Clintons (with some accuracy). Then, the Clintons would have retaliated (as only they can), and Al would have snapped again, only not focused on Global Warming/Cooling/Climate change. He would have made some grandiose false assumptions that impacted the balance of the world.
I think Kerry would have withdrawn from Iraq. If that had happened, the stuff we're seeing now with Israel would have been small potatoes compared to what Iran would have been able to do, since they were poised to take the whole nine yards. I shudder to think of Persia rebuilt under the mindset that currently exists in Iran.
With respect to the economy, I blame Congress. Both the house and the senate. Too much "I see nussink!" went on for too long.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:06:05pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
I don't suppose you would like to volunteer to be one of the next round of victims in a terror attack?
Fucking ass.
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NoSubmission Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:06:30pm |
re: #442 Lee Coller
Maybe they'll be announcing layoffs at the same time:-)
LOL! :0() That would be some hopeenchange alrighty!
Hey, ...that's not really funny. We got a grave email from our president yesterday.. There's some worry of rolling out the pink carpet of pink slips. The economy hasn't been too kind to academic publishers or even trade publishers for that matter. Things might get worse this year as libraries and schools are slashing their budgets--our bread and butter is reference books.
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:06:33pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
What kind of fucking sick logic is that? Granted, the bailout may have a VERY long negative effect on our country, but wishing the death of 3000 innocent Americans (really 3000 innocent anybodies) is the height of a damaged mind.
Really, you should closely reexamine what you have said and understand the difference between death and economic failures.
You sir lack any critical thinking skills and basically come across as white trash.
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Timbre Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:06:54pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
"Bush orchestrated?" You sound like David Ray Griffin.
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:06:59pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
As an American who lost colleagues and friends in the attacks I can honestly say...you are an asshole.
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Wishing Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:07:29pm |
I turn on gaza-cam and first word I hear is al-Capon saying hello!
Refreshing!
Good evening, lizards!
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jwb7605 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:08:01pm |
re: #419 Cognito
Yes, and yes again. I think terrorism is with us to stay, at least for a while -- just a generation would probably be hopeful -- but I wonder whether the work in Africa might be Bush's true and as-yet hidden legacy.
That place is a mess. But at least now it has rejoined planet Earth.
upding.
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yochanan Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:08:28pm |
re: #467 winston06
Pres Bush is a great man and a good heart
winston i have up dinged more of your posts than anyone else in here.
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summergurl Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:08:52pm |
re: #472 Walter L. Newton
re: #440 mfarmer1
What kind of fucking sick logic is that? Granted, the bailout may have a VERY long negative effect on our country, but wishing the death of 3000 innocent Americans (really 3000 innocent anybodies) is the height of a damaged mind.Really, you should closely reexamine what you have said and understand the difference between death and economic failures.
You sir lack any critical thinking skills and basically come across as white trash.
Naw-- even white trash values human life...
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:09:15pm |
re: #444 MandyManners
re: #374 mfarmer1
You do a gravely monstrous disservice to those who were murdered that day, and those who have lost their lives in service to this nation. Shame on you. Shame.
Oh stop. If anything, add to the list that I'm upset with Bush that he didn't really take the war to our enemies after their atrocity against our people and nation to the fullest.
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ArmyWife Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:09:20pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
But it didn't end with those tragic deaths (those real people, with real families, by the way, who have to live with that memory seared far deeper than it can be for you or me). After that we went to War in Afghanistan, and then Iraq fighting terror. Our Military went to protect your freedom, and to spread democracy. Soldiers, Marines, Airmen lost their lives fighting for that - and forever will their families have to live with a memory. I lost friends, people I loved in this conflict. There is a real chance I'll get the money that I've lost back - but I'll never get my friends back. Get some perspective here.
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gclaghorn Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:09:30pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
You are sick.
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WhiteRasta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:09:39pm |
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The Pulchritudinous Patriot Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:09:58pm |
Am cheering the first responders (yay commuter ferries) to the crash site...the pilot is a fecking hero, the ferry pilots and crew are fecking heroes....Everybody lived!
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Occasional Reader Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:10:20pm |
re: #419 Cognito
but I wonder whether the work in Africa might be Bush's true and as-yet hidden legacy.
That work is being shoved vigorously toward the Memory Hole by the left. They absolutely cannot abide the thought that Bush may have done something good.
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Render Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:10:25pm |
re: #280 Optimizer
"Most of us here are not so teary-eyed about Bush leaving as we are lamenting his replacement - whether you want to admit it or not."
You ain't speaking for me, bub.
STUFF
IT,
R
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Jetpilot1101 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:10:33pm |
re: #479 mfarmer1
Oh stop. If anything, add to the list that I'm upset with Bush that he didn't really take the war to our enemies after their atrocity against our people and nation to the fullest.
Yet you wish that same atrocity on us now? Does your logic make you dizzy or is it just me?
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MandyManners Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:10:38pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
re: #412 MandyManners
re: #374 mfarmer1
Are you out of your fucking mind?
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
You put economic turbulence over the lives of humans?!
I amd beyond words, and you are beneath contempt.
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notutopia Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:10:49pm |
Charles, if you're overlooking, which I already know you are....
I have not been able to place my Fiskie vote now for two consecutive days (48 hrs). It keeps saying I've voted already.
Advise please.
Is anyone else having this problem?
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kcladderman Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:11:18pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies
Oh please!
Thanks for you service Mr President. I did not agree with some of your policies, though I do believe you always did what you thought was the right thing.
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jorline Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:11:22pm |
re: #482 WhiteRasta
Hear, hear!
Excellent.
Very well said.
Thank you.
PS...Welcome back home to Texas GWB!
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Hobbes Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:11:29pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
So, let me get this right, you believe a financial downswing is more significant than the loss of life! My, aren't you a sweetheart!
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:12:08pm |
re: #479 mfarmer1
Oh stop. If anything, add to the list that I'm upset with Bush that he didn't really take the war to our enemies after their atrocity against our people and nation to the fullest.
Bullshit, you stop, you un-American jerk off. You are wishing death on innocent citizens, do you understand that? You are either drunk, mentally damaged or using a computer in an institution.
Or 14 years olds.
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BignJames Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:12:09pm |
re: #479 mfarmer1
re: #444 MandyManners
re: #374 mfarmer1
You do a gravely monstrous disservice to those who were murdered that day, and those who have lost their lives in service to this nation. Shame on you. Shame.
Oh stop. If anything, add to the list that I'm upset with Bush that he didn't really take the war to our enemies after their atrocity against our people and nation to the fullest.
And what?...Nuke 'em?
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:12:17pm |
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Wishing Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:12:21pm |
I missed the President's speech, but have read some excerpts. He was a great man, a great president, facing unbelievable criticism and out and out lies: He managed to keep us safe through seven difficult years: he never lashed out at his critics or his sworn enemies.
A man of grace and quiet resolve.
My hat is off to you, Mr. Bush. Thank you for your years of service.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:12:32pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
congress runs the the govt...where have you been?...Bush supports legislation or not...pretty simple really
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The Rebbitzen Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:12:50pm |
Thank you for keeping us safe President Bush! You're my hero. I wish you and Laura many happy and healthy days ahead. Enjoy spending time with your family and thank you to them for sharing you with us for the past 8 years. You will be missed!
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notutopia Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:12:52pm |
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jorline Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:13:10pm |
Is anyone connected to the Roostercam? I haven't been able to connect all day.
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captwfcall Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:13:15pm |
re: #473 Timbre
Ok, haters, which is it?. Is Bush a bumbling idiot, or a criminal mastermind? confused.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:13:38pm |
re: #501 notutopia
No. If you voted already, that's it. It doesn't refresh daily.
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kcladderman Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:14:04pm |
re: #280 Optimizer
Oh, cut it out. For what it's worth, it wasn't as "fluffy" as was advertised, and seemed pretty OK to me, after all. And Bobibutu hits the nail on the head with his "class act" phrase. Don't look for staffer stealing "O" keys off the keyboards next week, or for the china cabinet to be looted.
DO look for someone else to vent your frustrations on. Most of us here are not so teary-eyed about Bush leaving as we are lamenting his replacement - whether you want to admit it or not. Was anybody here cheering a presidential candidate because their stance mirrored Bush? You'd probably be if a different mood about Bush if Rudy was about to take the oath.
Not so much.
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kaymad Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:14:20pm |
According to drudge Obama skipped the speech. I'm not saying he had to sit down and watch it, but he could have stayed out of sight until it was over. What a class act.
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notutopia Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:14:25pm |
re: #504 Sharmuta
No. If you voted already, that's it. It doesn't refresh daily.
Thanks Sharmuta. I was wearing that Fiskie button out
trying!
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:15:03pm |
re: #468 jwb7605
re: #350 rightymouse
My dad was a Democrat until Harry Truman. Korea pretty well fixed him -- he saw the idiocy of fighting a war, drawing a dotted line, and staying there (for what -- 55 years now?). For a guy with an 8th grade education, he was the wisest man I ever met. (I'm biased, of course)I think Al Gore would have made the mistake of putting the blame of 9/11 on the Clintons (with some accuracy). Then, the Clintons would have retaliated (as only they can), and Al would have snapped again, only not focused on Global Warming/Cooling/Climate change. He would have made some grandiose false assumptions that impacted the balance of the world.
I think Kerry would have withdrawn from Iraq. If that had happened, the stuff we're seeing now with Israel would have been small potatoes compared to what Iran would have been able to do, since they were poised to take the whole nine yards. I shudder to think of Persia rebuilt under the mindset that currently exists in Iran.
With respect to the economy, I blame Congress. Both the house and the senate. Too much "I see nussink!" went on for too long.
My parents are both Roosevelt Dem types and too old to change their mindsets. They voted for Obama in the primary because as my Mom said "Hillary would just mean 'same old, same old'". And of course, they voted for Obama on election day. I don't dare ask them now what they think about all the Clinton people back, including Hillary. They would probably say that was just fine. Impossible. Really. They are well-educated. Dad has a PhD. Book learning doesn't compensate for street smarts and common sense, believe me.
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AmericanMe Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:15:11pm |
re: #471 NoSubmission
There's some worry of rolling out the pink carpet of pink slips.
The small manufacturing company I work for in Los Angeles just laid off half the workforce. Last Friday was a heart-wrenching day. There are no signs of things improving on the horizon.
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IslandLibertarian Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:15:12pm |
Something mfarmer1 fails to note is the financial losses that occurred as a result of 9/11/2001.
Not to mention money expended on heightened security around the world, the inconvenience to air travel, this all cost $$$$$!
But it is nothing compared to ONE (1) innocent victim of terrorism.
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Wishing Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:15:16pm |
re: #502 jorline
Is anyone connected to the Roostercam? I haven't been able to connect all day.
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TnTx13 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:15:38pm |
re: #344 MandyManners
I wish he had explained whose role was what after Katrina.
Actually, a lot of the Katrina fiasco was another case of media "instant revisionism." If I recall correctly, Bush started urging Blanco (LA governor) to declare a state of emergency as early as Friday evening (Katrina hit on Monday). There was actually a lot of coverage that weekend of Bush urging the state of emergency, and I believe that Nagin (NO mayor) was in agreement, but Blanco wouldn't budge. Nagin actually had a press conference where he told anyone who was staying and heading to the Superdome to take at least three days' worth of food and water WITH THEM - and we know what happened with that. Then the storm hits Monday - as a Category 3 - east of New Orleans. All of the reporting - ALL OF IT - on Monday was that "New Orleans had dodged the bullet." Then late Monday, the canal wall breached (NOT the levee - the canal wall), and by Wednesday, the media had rewritten the whole thing.
In spite of that, your point is well taken - FEMA is not and never has been a "first responder," and every emergency handbook out there tells people to be prepared for at least 72 hours on your own. It's too bad the administration didn't explain it better, but I think they wouldn't have been heard....
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Basho Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:16:45pm |
Good ridden. It has been a long eight years. No doubt this presidency will be remembered in history for centuries to come...
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:16:54pm |
re: #497 mfarmer1
Oi vay. That's not at all what I'm saying.
Then you better go back and read what you wrote. Has it occurred to you that at least 10 people have interpreted your statement as condoning another 9/11.
Maybe that's because that is what you have said, whether you are aware of it or not.
So, take a second look at what you wrote and consider how you sound.
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Crimsonfisted Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:17:14pm |
Thank you Mr President. History will be much kinder to you than your contemporaries.
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breach tones Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:17:29pm |
I'm a bit late to this thread, but anyway:
Thank you Mr. President.
In particular, thank you for knowing the difference between good and evil and for not sinking to the level of your opponents.
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ayrdale Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:17:31pm |
Here's one Kiwi (New Zealander) who like the man, who supports the USA and its ideals, and knows that Dubya has drawn a line in the sand with the jihadi's, much as his predecessor Reagan did with the communists.
I'd buy him a beer or several any time...
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Pietr Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:17:37pm |
re: #502 jorline
Is anyone connected to the Roostercam? I haven't been able to connect all day.
There's a new link...Can any one repost the link for the Gaza cam? I don't remember where I saw it, thread and post wise.
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Semper Gumbi Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:18:47pm |
re: #175 Occasional Reader
Fox correspondent just called him "Mr. Bush".
Uh, that's Mister President.
Actually, Mr. Bush, Mr. Obama, etc. is proper style in the media. I don't know why, but it is.
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foxsecret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:19:38pm |
if the 22nd amendment is removed from the constitution then "W" can run against BHO in 2012...not that he would want to...of course.
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jorline Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:20:35pm |
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jorline Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:21:32pm |
re: #518 Pietr
There's a new link...Can any one repost the link for the Gaza cam? I don't remember where I saw it, thread and post wise.
See Wishing's #511.
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rightymouse Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:23:49pm |
re: #513 Basho
Good ridden. It has been a long eight years. No doubt this presidency will be remembered in history for centuries to come...
He'll be remembered, but not likely the way you think he will be. You only have a few days left to get over your BDS. May want to start weaning yourself now. Crashing can be rough.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:25:32pm |
re: #480 ArmyWife
re: #440 mfarmer1
But it didn't end with those tragic deaths (those real people, with real families, by the way, who have to live with that memory seared far deeper than it can be for you or me). After that we went to War in Afghanistan, and then Iraq fighting terror. Our Military went to protect your freedom, and to spread democracy. Soldiers, Marines, Airmen lost their lives fighting for that - and forever will their families have to live with a memory. I lost friends, people I loved in this conflict. There is a real chance I'll get the money that I've lost back - but I'll never get my friends back. Get some perspective here.
Fair enough. However, I feel that what has happened in the past few months with far outweigh all of that and more, negatively affecting far more people, perhaps for generations, perhaps even permanently jeopardizing our sovereignty and way of life than the current wars and the fallout from 9-11. That's all I am saying.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:26:13pm |
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kaymad Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:26:18pm |
re: #520 foxsecret
if the 22nd amendment is removed from the constitution then "W" can run against BHO in 2012...not that he would want to...of course.
Actually, removing the 22nd amendment isn't such a bad idea. Not for Obama...if it were to happen whoever is President at the time should be excluded. Unfortuantly as soon as a President begins his second term he is almost instantly proclaimed a lame duck. It's not fair that so many congressmen with 20 plus years of service have so much more power amassed than the President. What would be even better are term limits on congress, since that will never happen removing the 22nd amendment would restore a bit of power to the presidency
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kansas Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:28:43pm |
Well, that's the last positive speech by a US President we will have for at least 4 years. Doom and gloom on the way.
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hazzyday Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:29:25pm |
re: #512 TnTx13
Actually, a lot of the Katrina fiasco was another case of media "instant revisionism." If I recall correctly, Bush started urging Blanco (LA governor) to declare a state of emergency as early as Friday evening (Katrina hit on Monday). There was actually a lot of coverage that weekend of Bush urging the state of emergency, and I believe that Nagin (NO mayor) was in agreement, but Blanco wouldn't budge. Nagin actually had a press conference where he told anyone who was staying and heading to the Superdome to take at least three days' worth of food and water WITH THEM - and we know what happened with that. Then the storm hits Monday - as a Category 3 - east of New Orleans. All of the reporting - ALL OF IT - on Monday was that "New Orleans had dodged the bullet." Then late Monday, the canal wall breached (NOT the levee - the canal wall), and by Wednesday, the media had rewritten the whole thing.
In spite of that, your point is well taken - FEMA is not and never has been a "first responder," and every emergency handbook out there tells people to be prepared for at least 72 hours on your own. It's too bad the administration didn't explain it better, but I think they wouldn't have been heard....
I agree. First responders are local people who escalate to the Feds when something gets big. Not people who run away and avoid the issue while they loot.
The failure in New Orleans was clearly corruption and/or incompetence at the mayor and governor levels. One only need to look at the neighboring states for smarter people.
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garden18 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:32:32pm |
Bush needed to have bombed Iran or at least given Israel the green light to do so. This inaction mars his legacy. Still, he was a helluva lot better than Gore or Kerry would have been.
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kaymad Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:33:28pm |
re: #527 kansas
That's very true. I'm more and more reminded of the Carter years and his pessimism. I was in middle school at the time and my family owned and operated a funeral home where we also lived. Remember places of business were to keep their thermostats on 68 degrees? That was during the harsh winter of 78 and 79 and we froze our butts off. My dad went to the city council and tried to get exempted since we also lived in our business, but the request was denied.
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kiwibecca Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:35:09pm |
re: #517 ayrdale
I am a New Zealander who became an American because of George W. Bush. I wanted to stand with him during America's time of need. My son (a NZer) served in Iraq with distinction and I, for one, am sad to see this courageous man come to the end of his Presidency.
Now I can loudly say - I am PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN CITIZEN!
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Semper Gumbi Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:36:21pm |
re: #324 snowcrash
Anyone know if its true that HBO is going to have the only extensive exclusive coverage of the inauguration?
I understand HBO has the exclusive coverage of the moonbat rock concert on Sunday, not the inauguration. Of course, you have to have digital cable to view it. Screw em.
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Basho Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:36:26pm |
re: #523 rightymouse
He'll be remembered, but not likely the way you think he will be. You only have a few days left to get over your BDS. May want to start weaning yourself now. Crashing can be rough.
lol... Way to jump to conclusions. I'm happy to see Bush go but not for the ways you think I am.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:37:13pm |
re: #514 Walter L. Newton
re: #497 mfarmer1
Then you better go back and read what you wrote. Has it occurred to you that at least 10 people have interpreted your statement as condoning another 9/11.Maybe that's because that is what you have said, whether you are aware of it or not.
So, take a second look at what you wrote and consider how you sound.
Apparently you're number 11. Saying that another 9-11 would have been not as devastating as the fiscal mess we are now in and worse because of the Bush administration's failure to lead and do the right thing is not saying I condone another 9-11 while secretly rubbing my Obama prayer beads in-between crack pipe hits from my bong sitting in the waiting room passing the time before my next electro-shock treatment for the certifiably insane. Get it now #11?
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:41:29pm |
re: #527 kansas
Well, that's the last positive speech by a US President we will have for at least 4 years. Doom and gloom on the way.
Not really. In 4 years I expect to see PEBO telling us how great this inflation is, not to worry about the collapse of BofA, and health care is on it's way! We were lucky that more were not killed in the recent terror attacks in L.A. and Florida, and that our troops will soon be home from Afghanistan.
All with a HUGE smile on his face.
See? No more doom and gloom.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:42:49pm |
re: #397 Racer X
re: #374 mfarmer1
373,292 dead terrorists and counting.
GWB accomplished quite a lot IMO.
Oh, and ask Africa how they like all that medical aid he gave - more than any other president in history.
373,292 is several million short. The medical aid in Africa is a waste of my tax dollars. Then again, Bush had no problem spending us into oblivion, did he?
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Basho Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:43:32pm |
re: #513 Basho
Wow! Minus 11 karma points just for being happy this era is over. Guess I'm suffering from the BDS, oh noesss!
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Semper Gumbi Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:43:58pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
I'm probably at odds with most here, but Bush can't get out of the White House fast enough as far as I'm concerned. Biggest spender of all time. Horrible leader. Destroyed the GOP. Refused to enforce our border. Oversaw the biggest theft in human history with the bailouts. Sorry, but keeping the nation safe throughout his term does not even come close to making up for the blundering idiocy of the rest of his eight year administration. I'll go even further here and make a Bill Maher like statement: This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies. The latter has far more immediate and long term negative consequences for our country and future. I wish I had a time machine to take back my two votes for this moron. Good riddance Bush, get lost in the tumbleweeds of Crawford.
Of course, as Dennis Miller says, "that's just my opinion, I could be wrong." Who knows, maybe after a few years or even months of Obama, the Bush years will seem like the good old days. We'll see.
Dude, you apparently don't understand the American political system. It is Congress that controls the purse strings, not the President. The rest of your post is just drivel.
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Racer X Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:44:00pm |
re: #534 mfarmer1
Has it ever occurred to you that a second 9/11 in the past 6 years would have certainly pushed America over the precipice into a far worse financial mess? And will do so if one happens in the near future?
Think.
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Basho Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:44:55pm |
re: #536 mfarmer1
Then again, Bush had no problem spending us into oblivion, did he?
lol
Say byebye to your karma ;-)
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Ben G. Hazi Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:45:58pm |
re: #374 mfarmer1
I'm probably at odds with most here, but Bush can't get out of the White House fast enough as far as I'm concerned. Biggest spender of all time. Horrible leader. Destroyed the GOP. Refused to enforce our border. Oversaw the biggest theft in human history with the bailouts. Sorry, but keeping the nation safe throughout his term does not even come close to making up for the blundering idiocy of the rest of his eight year administration. I'll go even further here and make a Bill Maher like statement: This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies. The latter has far more immediate and long term negative consequences for our country and future. I wish I had a time machine to take back my two votes for this moron. Good riddance Bush, get lost in the tumbleweeds of Crawford.
Of course, as Dennis Miller says, "that's just my opinion, I could be wrong." Who knows, maybe after a few years or even months of Obama, the Bush years will seem like the good old days. We'll see.
I'm no fan of a lot of President Bush's domestic policies, but for you to say what you said about him is pretty petty, spiteful, and vindictive...learn some respect before you spew crap like that out of your piehole.
In short, mfarmer1, go FOAD...
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JammieWearingFool Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:50:17pm |
re: #411 mfarmer1
No Jetpilot, I'm a conservative and voted for Bush twice and McCain recently. I think Sarah Palin was great and would have preferred her at the top of the ticket. Does that clear it up a bit for you?
Wishing for another 9/11 may be the dumbest thing I've ever read.
Asshole.
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Colin Nelson Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:55:05pm |
Historians will treat W fairly and well.
Equally they will recognize the enormous damage the MSM did to the cornerstone value of freedom of the press during his two terms.
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kaymad Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:56:31pm |
re: #542 talon_262
I see you've been lapping up what the media is spoon feeding. Bush is far from the biggest spender of all time, that's just ridiculous. We had six years of robust economic growth under Bush and that's despite the media screaming recession for all 6 of those years. It's been in the last year that saw the housing bubble burst and I know on several occasions Bush tried to rein in Frannie and Freddie to no avail. Bush was far from perfect and could have been better on spending, but I don't think any one man is to blame for the mess we are in now.
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Basho Thu, Jan 15, 2009 6:58:14pm |
re: #529 garden18
Still, he was a helluva lot better than Gore or Kerry would have been.
So true.
I saw that interview of Bush on Fox News Sunday. He still basically called those against illegal immigration racists/nativists. But that rhetoric would have been just as bad under those two.
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Ben G. Hazi Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:06:05pm |
re: #440 mfarmer1
Nope. I know it's harsh, almost too hard to type, but I believe it's accurate. What Bush orchestrated with these bailouts will have far longer negative consequences for our nation than 3000 dead Americans from a terrorist attack.
I seriously doubt it, because when you were trying to ape someone as odious as Bill Maher in your screed, you showed where your head is really at....you really are full of shit and I'd wish you'd quit while you're behind.
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Ben G. Hazi Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:08:14pm |
re: #545 kaymad
I see you've been lapping up what the media is spoon feeding. Bush is far from the biggest spender of all time, that's just ridiculous. We had six years of robust economic growth under Bush and that's despite the media screaming recession for all 6 of those years. It's been in the last year that saw the housing bubble burst and I know on several occasions Bush tried to rein in Frannie and Freddie to no avail. Bush was far from perfect and could have been better on spending, but I don't think any one man is to blame for the mess we are in now.
Did you mean to address mfarmer1 with that?
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neoconundrum Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:15:38pm |
Godspeed Mr. President.
Thank you for keeping us safe.
Thank you for confronting the despots.
I haven't seen such resoluteness my whole 48 years.
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Pigtown Water Dog Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:21:51pm |
re: #224 Jetpilot1101
That's nothing new for Sen. Cardin. Little General Mikulski is his equal in that regard.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:21:52pm |
re: #495 Walter L. Newton
re: #479 mfarmer1
Bullshit, you stop, you un-American jerk off. You are wishing death on innocent citizens, do you understand that? You are either drunk, mentally damaged or using a computer in an institution.
Or 14 years olds.
Another one with a reading comprehension problem I see. Where did I say that? I'll try again. Saying that the country would be less damaged long term as a whole if we had had another 9-11 versus the fiscal fundamentals of our foundation being tossed aside wholesale by our elected officials does not mean I wish another 9-11 and death to our citizens. It means that the Bush Administration put all its eggs in one basket and let the country go to shit in the process. Gotta go, the guys in white coats are calling me.
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princetrumpet Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:24:27pm |
My president is a good man.
We have all agreed and disagreed with his choices, views, and actions but I don't believe, even for a moment, that even the hardest-hearted critic of this man could believe, deep down, that he is and always has been a lover of this country that means everything to him. He has never had a moment of doubt in the greatness of America as a concept nor as a reality. There has never been a day he hasn't been proud to be an American and his love of our country inspires me to do all I can to remain to be a successful part of it.
That the White House staff will miss the gentle, good-humored leader who would always stop to greet every staffer is an inspiration to me.
That he is a man who sticks to his decisions and leads with firm authority inspires me to be clear in my actions as a father, husband, and citizen.
That he can hold his head high for the sake of those he leads inspires me to never look back, as the past might gain on me.
That he can move me look forward to the future is humbling in the face of all that may lay ahead.
Mr. President... the best thing I can do is try to be more like you, sir.
Thank you for your commitment to the country that is my home. I have never been prouder to be an American than this evening, sir. G-d speed you and love you and all of yours.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:25:42pm |
re: #547 talon_262
re: #440 mfarmer1
I seriously doubt it, because when you were trying to ape someone as odious as Bill Maher in your screed, you showed where your head is really at....you really are full of shit and I'd wish you'd quit while you're behind.
Bill Maher and his guests makes me cringe more times than not, in fact it's not even that close, but his show is quite clever.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:27:19pm |
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:29:30pm |
Enjoy your retirement Mr. President, I've no doubt you need the rest. Sleep well, and dream of large liberated women.
Mfarmer1: Some things are better left unsaid. May I suggest you let this one drop? (2 cents)
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SFGoth Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:29:30pm |
George, I'm tired of defending you. I'm sure Neville was a well-meaning guy who did a couple of things right, but like him, be gone with you. May the United States of America be kept safe, and may their never be another president named Bush. Those two are enough. Oh, and please take the leadership of the GOP with you.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:32:31pm |
re: #542 talon_262
re: #374 mfarmer1
I'm no fan of a lot of President Bush's domestic policies, but for you to say what you said about him is pretty petty, spiteful, and vindictive...learn some respect before you spew crap like that out of your piehole.In short, mfarmer1, go FOAD...
Whatever respect I had for Bush enough to vote for him twice evaporated completely in the last few months. That's my right and I'll do as I please in that regard. Got that?
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SFGoth Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:34:11pm |
re: #557 mfarmer1
Whatever respect I had for Bush enough to vote for him twice evaporated completely in the last few months. That's my right and I'll do as I please in that regard. Got that?
I second your emotion, and on the prior post too.
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CanadianClipper Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:36:54pm |
George Bush gave an eloquent farewell address tonight. Although he may be a liberal fiscally and may be criticized for reaching too far across the aisle to the Democrats, he kept America safe and secure throughout his 2-term Presidency.
Embedded in his address, Mr. Bush recalled lines from his speech following the grievous attacks on 11 Sep, 2001, "We will not waver...We will not tire...We will not falter...We will not fail". Mr. Bush kept that promise. Perhaps the most important and far-reaching promise any president could render; to secure the safety, well-being, and freedom of the people of America, and by extension, all countries whose citizens desire and define liberty to be the best they can be and to do the best they can do for themselves, their loved ones, and their country. And if Mr. Bush ever over-used one word, that word, peppered throughout all his speeches was "Freedom". May I say this: anyone accusing another of abusing that word "Freedom" is a fool!
I recall another speech by a Democrat, Mr. Zell Miller (Democrat- Georgia) delivered at the GOP Convention 01 Sep, 2004:
"I can identify with someone who has lived that line in "Amazing Grace," "Was blind, but now I see," and I like the fact that he's the same man on Saturday night that he is on Sunday morning. He is not a slick talker but he is a straight shooter and, where I come from, deeds mean a lot more than words. I have knocked on the door of this man's soul and found someone home, a God-fearing man with a good heart and a spine of tempered steel."
As a Canadian, I say thank you Mr. Bush, best wishes, and to quote that great comedian Red Skelton ending: "May God Bless".
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SFGoth Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:36:56pm |
Am I the only one here who's tired of calling "it" a war on terror when: 1) we haven't had a Congressional declaration of war; and 2) it's against a phenomenon with no definable boundaries, beginning, or end? (It's a bit like fighting the Buddhist idea of existence.)
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:45:49pm |
re: #554 mfarmer1
Another one. I didn't say that. Try again.
Fuck off idiot, you did. How come SO many people read it that way, because we are all stupid and can't read and you are the master of the English language?
What a fucking piece of slime.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:46:45pm |
re: #560 SFGoth
I've been calling our operations in Iraq a "Peace Keeping Mission" for a while now. Tends to piss certain people off, and at the same time provides me with a bit of entertainment.
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Miss Molly Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:49:36pm |
I thank President Bush for his extraordinary service in very difficult times and I don't care if he was not perfect because no other President has been perfect either. Barry won't change that pattern.
Helen Thomas is from Middle East decent, not Israel, and that maybe why she is so biased against Israel. She will never give up her job so we are stuck with her until when...?
I do not plan on watching the inauguration as I don't think I can stand the sham of it all. I may even turn my flag upside down and keep it that way till Barry leaves office.
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golly_wog Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:50:10pm |
re: #560 SFGoth
Am I the only one here who's tired of calling "it" a war on terror
Civilization's crusade against evil and the chickenshits who perpetuate it just doesn't fall off the tongue quite as easily.
FOAD
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clayusmcret Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:51:53pm |
He was much more successful, for us, than most will ever know.
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:53:38pm |
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:54:01pm |
re: #566 mfarmer1
Great. I've got an endorsement from the San Francisco goth community. Baby steps.
I thought you were leaving, asshole?
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:54:53pm |
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BingoBunny Thu, Jan 15, 2009 7:58:23pm |
The whole world is going to find out they miss George Bush, they are going to miss him a lot.
/O but the check is in the mail.. wait for it.. check again.. I know I mailed it.. wait.. check again
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SFGoth Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:00:42pm |
re: #566 mfarmer1
Great. I've got an endorsement from the San Francisco goth community. Baby steps.
Uhhh, no, trust me, the rest of 'em wouldn't be as gracious as you.
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The Dude Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:01:16pm |
Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks. There are things I would do differently if given the chance. Yet I have always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right. You may not agree with some tough decisions I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.
I certainly agree with that. It's one of his greatest defining characteristics IMO. President Bush, Godspeed and God bless.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:01:30pm |
re: #570 SFGoth
Uhhh, no, trust me, the rest of 'em wouldn't be as gracious as you.
Just a little ray of sunshine, isn't he?
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SFGoth Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:05:09pm |
re: #572 reine.de.tout
Just a little ray of sunshine, isn't he?
Some of us here feel that Bush could have done so much good, but what good he has done (in a rather ham-handed, errr can't use ham, rather hummus-handed way, like making love to Islam right after 9/11) he rode roughshod over with both his managerial style ("trust me, an idiot hack like my friend Harriet will be a great Supreme Court justice") and his tendency to both want to be liked by Dems and his willingness to stab conservatism in the back to do it.
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:05:59pm |
re: #568 mfarmer1
Ok, I'll bite. Where did I say that I wanted another 9-11?
See your #374
"This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies."
Better, as in...
Better if we had 3000 more innocent deaths? Better if we had all the friends and families effected by 3000 innocent deaths?
Your paragraph above offers only two alternatives, another 9/11 or fiscal mismanagement.
You sir, according to your own statement, picked another 9/11.
Stupid piece of white trash shit, you are.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:08:22pm |
re: #573 SFGoth
Some of us here feel that Bush could have done so much good, but what good he has done (in a rather ham-handed, errr can't use ham, rather hummus-handed way, like making love to Islam right after 9/11) he rode roughshod over with both his managerial style ("trust me, an idiot hack like my friend Harriet will be a great Supreme Court justice") and his tendency to both want to be liked by Dems and his willingness to stab conservatism in the back to do it.
For me, the most important thing was the safety of this country.
And we have not been attacked, not for lack of people wanting to, or trying to, but because our President did what it took to make sure we weren't, regardless of what "people" had to say about it.
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:16:31pm |
re: #574 Walter L. Newton
See your #374
"This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies."
Better, as in...
Better if we had 3000 more innocent deaths? Better if we had all the friends and families effected by 3000 innocent deaths?
Your paragraph above offers only two alternatives, another 9/11 or fiscal mismanagement.
You sir, according to your own statement, picked another 9/11.
Stupid piece of white trash shit, you are.
Look like that scared mfarmer1 away.
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SFGoth Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:20:32pm |
re: #575 reine.de.tout
For me, the most important thing was the safety of this country.
And we have not been attacked, not for lack of people wanting to, or trying to, but because our President did what it took to make sure we weren't, regardless of what "people" had to say about it.
I hate to say it, but 3,000 deaths may pale in comparison to the shit that's coming down the road. Authoritarian states result in a much greater % of deaths and suffering than 3,000/300,000,000. We may yet yield a substantial part of our sovereignty to the U.N. and find criticism of Islam punishable by prison. We may find many consumer goods banned because of their effect on the environment. Advanced health care techniques and medicines may be banned because they're not available for everyone. Air travel may be nearly unaffordable to stop pollution. Conservative radio may be outlawed. Scary stuff.
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Miss Molly Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:20:37pm |
President Bush did keep the country safe and if that is not the most important thing then what is. I hope someday we will learn of the many attempts to attack us that were not successful because the Bush players were able to stop them.
I am very much afraid it will be open season on Barry because he is so weak and he has this arrogant attitude that only he can make terrorists behave right after he makes the oceans stop rising.
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Ayeless in Ghazi Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:23:41pm |
"I can't believe he's really in the whitehouse - thats our man!"
He'll be missed for a variety of reasons. Obama may be many things, but he'll never match Bush's comic timing and insticnt for spontaneous hilarity -
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Xango Annie Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:36:40pm |
May God Bless and keep you,Laura, Vice President Cheney and Lynne Cheney.
I will never see such class and true love for our Country in my remaining life time.
Don't go too far from us Mr. President..we need you..
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mfarmer1 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:40:24pm |
re: #574 Walter L. Newton
re: #568 mfarmer1
See your #374"This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies."
Better, as in...
Better if we had 3000 more innocent deaths? Better if we had all the friends and families effected by 3000 innocent deaths?
Your paragraph above offers only two alternatives, another 9/11 or fiscal mismanagement.
You sir, according to your own statement, picked another 9/11.
Stupid piece of white trash shit, you are.
I would pick another 9-11 if forced to choose. That still doesn't mean I want/wanted one for Pete's sake. The whole point is that Bush based his entire Presidency on "keeping us safe" and let the rest of the business at hand go to hell. And yes, 3000 innocent deaths I believe would pale in comparison to what has been done to this country with the bailouts, an equaling of the debt in three months which took two centuries to accumulate previously, etc. Nooooooo, I don't want 3000 innocents to die just to be clear. Nooooo, that doesn't mean that I think their lives are worthless and expendable. And it doesn't mean that there were/are/will be only two alternatives. How do you feel about the 300,000,000+ that now have to deal with the consequences of what has happened?
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rexatosis Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:44:36pm |
I will miss President Bush, not because I agree with every decision he made, but because he understood his central constitutional obligation to the nation: To Protect the Union. He has been steadfast in his resolve and taken the fight from our shores to the enemy (if one wants to see economic destruction take a look at the history of fighting a war on one's own soil--see C.V. Wedgewood's "Thirty Years War." or Anthony Beevor's "The Fall of Berlin.") Presidents have to make tough decisions and follow through with those decisions. President Bush has done that. It is more than can be said for the vast majority of politicians in Washington on both sides of the aisle. I wish President Bush Godspeed as he leaves the White House.
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Ben F Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:46:41pm |
He. Still. Doesn't. Get. It.
Heaven help us.
People given a free choice WILL NOT always vote for freedom. The Palestinian Arabs voted for Hamas. Hizb'alla did very well in the Lebanese elections, thank you very much. Virtually all Iraqi Shi'a voted for theocratic parties that want to implement shari'a, not freedom. And the Turks' elected leaders aren't anything for freedom-loving folk to cheer about either.
Even if we exclude the Islamic world, it's a dubious proposition. Consider Russia, where the populace favors autocratic rulers (there's actually nostalgia for Stalin).
Culture matters. American ideals, and even the ideals of the "Enlightenment," are not universal ideals. Blindness to that fact led to huge policy errors under Born-Again Bush; let's hope Obama has a firmer grasp on reality.
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descolada9 Thu, Jan 15, 2009 8:48:02pm |
Over the last 8 years there were a lot of times that I disagreed with President Bush, but I am grateful for all the hard work that he did do when it came to keeping the country safe and the commitment he had to the armed forces. He had had no plans for international conflict when he came into office, but it was thrust upon him.
May you have a pleasant retirement, President Bush, all things aside, you have earned it.
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LeePro Thu, Jan 15, 2009 9:25:05pm |
OT... multi-thread post
Valkyrie (the real story) on the regular History Channel now. No video at website — must watch on tv.
BBIAW
...or not
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Kodysmom Thu, Jan 15, 2009 10:06:55pm |
Thank you Mr. President for keeping my husband, son and myself safe. I knew you would go some day, but it just makes me cry with all the hate directing towards you. May God have mercy on all of them with power and clout. "They" msm and those hateful politician will all be facing the Man above. God bless you Mr. President, and your family. Also to our Vice President and his family. Mr. President, your reword will be worth so much more then anything this world can hand out in "hate". Thank you again. The Mora family
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Macker Thu, Jan 15, 2009 10:57:13pm |
re: #578 Miss Molly
I am very much afraid it will be open season on Barry because he is so weak and he has this arrogant attitude that only he can make terrorists behave right after he makes the oceans stop rising.
As it should be. БХО's already finding out how much over his head he's in.
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HULUGU Thu, Jan 15, 2009 11:15:37pm |
George W. Bush--saving your nation's ass inspite of its self hating post modern moonbat libtards--you "got it" george--western civilization should give you a big award--you are the simon bolivar of the 21st century--liberator--the hurricane thing will be lightly remembered--along with dubai ports and and harriet crony--you had to walk the saudi tight rope--that's politics and diplomacy--its easy to be an anti jihad purist sitting on a couch sucking on a bud--you spent way too much--but after the "affordable housing" libs and greenspan unleashed the greedheads and liars you also realized free market capitalism is not a suicide pact and ACTED--for a dummy you probably read more books in the white house than bill clinton did cross word puzzles--look--aristotle and george washington were lousy public speakers too--but you were MAGNIFICENT on the surge once you stopped believing your generals--hey it took lincoln 3 years to get it right also-- AND you protected the american people by being proactive and creative-now come the cultural marxists and even a cult of personality- je pense, apres vous--le deluge--thank you sir--well done!
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Roses Thu, Jan 15, 2009 11:32:59pm |
For the first time, I really do understand Bush Derangement Syndrome, because I will never have anything good to say about The One. And, I think he will probably surprise me (in a good way) long before he pleases his followers, who are already starting to carp, and he hasn't even taken office yet.
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cancuz Fri, Jan 16, 2009 12:11:11am |
Goodbye and good luck from this very grateful Canadian. Other countries should be so fortunate to have a leader such as he has been. I hope retirement, and history, are kind to he and his family.
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Rustler Fri, Jan 16, 2009 5:08:21am |
re: #118 jopa416 These points are the reason for the 2nd amendment bud.
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Rustler Fri, Jan 16, 2009 5:20:10am |
re: #280 Optimizer
Nope Bush s a president was just fine. He did some things I don't approve of but his presidency as a whole pleased me. If Guilliani was being sworn in instead of a great job Bush post most here would have likely included Congratulations for Rudy as well but everything said here by most of the posters likely reflects their true beliefs on the matter.
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Rustler Fri, Jan 16, 2009 5:45:14am |
re: #497 mfarmer1 Umm that's pretty much exactly what you said.
This nation would have been better off with another 9-11 than the economic meltdown and fiscal mismanagement alone that we have witnessed under Bush and his thieving cronies.
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FrogMarch Fri, Jan 16, 2009 6:01:01am |
re: #9 Occasional Reader
HE'S GOING TO CANCEL THE INAUGURATION AND DECLARE MARTIAL LAW! ! ! !
/angling for Columbia U. tenure
& THEOCRACY!
/universal leftards
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Render Fri, Jan 16, 2009 6:33:01am |
re: #581 mfarmer1
Just another typical Prius owner. Willing to sacrifice safety, speed, handling, and long term reliability for a little extra gas mileage.
Keep your practice car out of the left lane.
RUN
ALONG
NOW,
R
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jamie Fri, Jan 16, 2009 6:47:22am |
Good friggin' riddance. File him along side Carter, James and Hoover, Herbert.
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amfex Fri, Jan 16, 2009 7:14:46am |
I watched W's speech last night with a great deal of sadness. I am going to miss him a lot. Anytime I watch him speak I wonder "how can anyone hate this man?". What I am going to miss the most is his world-view, the limitless view of human potential, the pursuit of freedom for all human beings because it is a god given right. I fear that the era of "doing the right thing" is gone. My husband says that the Iraq war proved these ideas to be wrong, that people will not always accept democracy and freedom if it is given to them. However, if we diminish these values what will become of our nation. Americans are the most generous people in the world, because they believe in these basic ideals. Take them away and replace them with relativist drivel, and the dreams of our forefathers, the sacrifice of our soldiers will be wasted.
I don't think that Obama will be the end of the nation, but I fear his opportunism. He is not capable of "doing the right thing", when it may affect his public image. W didn't care about being popular, he just wanted to do his job the best way he could.
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Picayune Fri, Jan 16, 2009 7:25:57am |
Thank You, President Bush, for your service, and especially, your conviction and composure while under fire.
Name me one Dem leader who could have displayed the courage and grace under fire, as has GWB, while sustaining the unrelenting and undeserved growls and howls from that most despicable mob - the MSM, the Dems, hollyweird, foreign allies, etc, that loathe the USA.
He was my Gov in TX and did a fine job, while working with the Dems. He cleaned up TX public education with their help, and lifted TX from the bottom of the US list to about 23rd. This revealed a man w/ a plan and the determination to execute it, without rancor.
First, he mandated that all teachers be tested for competency, and of course, the crowd of mainly minority teachers that screamed the loudest due to their questionable teaching credentials and certificates - were the ones that failed the mandatory Summer testing programs, and were flushed out the system. Then the precursor to "No Child Left Behind" was created with requirements in place to gage performance.
Now the Dems popo his US program that he worked w/ Uncle Teddy to pass, claiming that it causes "teaching to the test" by the usual bureaucrats and NEA types. As the tests gage reading and math, how wonderful that millions of public school children are at least learning the basics - along with how to hate the man who as President has done more for their education - than any Dem.
This little achievement is currently overlooked today, but, in time, it along with his resolve and major successes in his foreign policy, one crafted to protect the USA from demonstrative killers (the President's first duty under the US Constitution) will receive the recognition it deserves and silence many of his current detractors, IMHO.
Suffice to say - that when the USA needed most a man of character and conviction that would make the though decisions required to preserve this union in time of war - President Bush shouldered the mantle with courage, resolve, dignity, and the patience necessary to endure his critics for the greater good of this nation.
Contrast that to Bill Clinton, who waged his finger in anger at and lied to the American people over the high school high jinx he caught himself in, while he and his administration ignored repeated requests from our intel/military to capture, or kill a self-professed man at war with us, Osama Bin Ladin. Lay 911 at his feet, where it belongs and never forget the roles played in this sick chapter by Berger, Gorelick, Reno, Hillery, etc..
Also contrast GWB's repeated attempts to reform Fannie and Freddie starting in '03, that the Dems fought successfully for 3 years w/ party line votes, allowing Carter, B. Clinton, Raines, Frank, Dodd, Waters et al, to succeed in their illogical plan to provide home ownership (for votes) to those unable to afford it - at the expense of our financial system and now a global economic meltdown.
Yeah, they forced F&F to make the mortgages, and now how many IRAs, retirement accounts, jobs and legendary financial institutions are but a memory? Thank you George for attempting to avert this mess. History will revel these truths despite the attempts of the guilty and their media shills to obscure it.
Last night, in his farewell address, I was amazed at the composure and quite dignity displayed by President Bush. He's a far better man than I, for I could never remain so calm and composed for the sake of the success of his foreign policy and the security of the USA, in the face of such rabid, shrill, and destructive condemnation from those desperate for power.
I would have blown it with regular scorchers from the Oval Office that excoriated the worst of the jackals and hyenas, and pursued continued criminal charges against the NYT and any other media that revealed national security secrets, etc.. I would have fought the war at home against the abettors and appeasers of our enemies abroad - as hard as I executed it in foreign battles of war.
But that's just me. Thank you George!
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Viking6 Fri, Jan 16, 2009 9:37:57am |
re: #80 teleskiguy
G_D works his miracles through man. I will miss Mr. Bush and I am afraid that we will never see another person with the integrity and courage to do what is best for this country no matter what the personal costs are.
G_D bless him and his family.
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Quintus_Arius Fri, Jan 16, 2009 10:01:50am |
This thread is a superlative tribute to GWB. Thank you all.
Godspeed President Bush!
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captkirk35 Fri, Jan 16, 2009 10:23:35pm |
Thank you, President Bush, for your grace under fire. You will always be cherished in my home. History will be kind to you.
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Rexatosis Sat, Jan 17, 2009 9:19:08pm |
I know this is a "dead thread" by now. (Just checked back to finish reading all the comments). I just wanted to say this thread is a better discussion/comment on President Bush's Presidency (detracting comments included) than anything the MSM has produced in eight years.
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Victory Gin For All Sun, Jan 18, 2009 10:22:54am |
President Bush is a failure, unless you consider the destruction of the Republican Party, the conservative movement, and the idea of limited government successes.
I voted for him twice, but now I'm disgusted with him.
Will he at least pardon Ramos and Compean? Doesn't look like it.
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Once Praised, the Settlement to Help Sickened BP Oil Spill Workers Leaves Most With Nearly Nothing When a deadly explosion destroyed BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, 134 million gallons of crude erupted into the sea over the next three months — and tens of thousands of ordinary people were hired ...
Cheechako
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Alone in a Bathroom: The Fear and Uncertainty of a Post-Roe Medication Abortion Angel tucked two white pills into each side of her mouth, bracing herself as they began to dissolve. Her deepest fears and anxieties took over. Angel had wanted to talk to a doctor before she took the pills to ... Cheechako
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They Were Desperate to Get Pregnant. Then IVF Gave Them Extra Embryos. One morning last spring, Ashley Harrolle put her 1-year-old daughter down for a nap and went to the kitchen. She pulled up her fertility clinic’s contact information. It was time to make the call. In a freezer several hundred ... Cheechako
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Views: 393 • Comments: 0 • Rating: 1- Pictures From Today’s Exhibition of Paintings Done by Jane LilienthalPROPS TO MICHELE AND SAGEHEN FOR CATCHING THE SPELLING ERROR IN THE TITLE THAT MY DIABETIC EYES COULDN'T CATCH I wanted to share pictures of the art show I visited today. The portraits were created by the mother of my ...Joe Bacon ✅
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March FavoritesYou've seen these all already but looking back, just because. These are my favorite shots of this last month. That 1937 Zeiss Sonnar is such a gloriously wonderful bit of glass. Thanks for looking.
William Lewis
4 weeks ago
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Russia’s New Combat Robots Blown Up by Drones Near Avdiivka When we landed on the moon, I thought about how science fiction had become real. Now, the robot wars have begun. It's more poignant somehow on the ground than in the missile wars we have in the air as ...
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4 weeks ago
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Why Did More Than 1,000 People Die After Police Subdued Them With Force That Isn’t Meant to Kill? An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun guns, body blows and other force not intended to be lethal. More: Why ... Cheechako
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Views: 571 • Comments: 1 • Rating: 5- A Closer Look at the Eastman State Bar DecisionTaking a few minutes away from work things to read through the Eastman decision. As I'm sure many of you know, Eastman was my law school con law professor. I knew him pretty well because I was also running in ...KGxvi
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The Pandemic Cost 7 Million Lives, but Talks to Prevent a Repeat Stall In late 2021, as the world reeled from the arrival of the highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus, representatives of almost 200 countries met - some online, some in-person in Geneva - hoping to forestall a future worldwide ... Cheechako
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Texas County at Center of Border Fight Is Overwhelmed by Migrant Deaths EAGLE PASS, Tex. - The undertaker lighted a cigarette and held it between his latex-gloved fingers as he stood over the bloated body bag lying in the bed of his battered pickup truck. The woman had been fished out ... Cheechako
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