Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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"I Wasn't Flummoxed"
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Posted by:
Hugh Hewitt at
10:57 AM
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Barack Obama is the least-prepared-to-be-president major presidential candidate in modern times.
The combination of naivete and arrogance in the interview he gave to the Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg ought to stop every supporter of Israel in his or her tracks. Obama's "we don’t do nuance well in politics and especially don’t do it well on Middle East policy" is a huge red flare. There isn't much nuance needed when terrorist organizations on Israel's northern and southern borders are proponents of the destruction of Israel. "Nuance" when it comes to dealing with terrorists equals appeasement at best, surrender at worst.
John Hinderaker comments here.
Jennifer Rubin comments here and here.
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"Barack Obama is the least-prepared-to-be-president major presidential candidate in modern times."
It'd be funny to go back and see what terrific things Hughie had to say about McCain whilst he was shilling for Mitsy. |
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It's a great interview, and reinforces one's support for the man. A great supporter of Israel who isn't going to be considered inflexible. Where's the beef, what "should stop every supporter of Israel in his or her tracks"?
Ah, maybe this is it: "That does not mean that I would agree with every action of the state of Israel, because it’s a government and it has politicians, and as a politician myself I am deeply mindful that we are imperfect creatures and don’t always act with justice uppermost on our minds."
No mindless supporter he, why, we may as well elect the ghost of Yassir Arafat!
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So, nuance equals appeasement. Here's an idea: write a new dictionary that will clarify the neo-Orwellian gobbledegook that characterizes your writing. |
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Here's another troubling excerpt from the interview, where Obama refers to 'support for Israel' as a "constant sore."
That sounds like the kind of language that the anti-Israel Arab Muslims use---they always speak of Israel as a "cancer" or a "disease."
If Obama 'supports Israel,' as he claims, why on earth would he refer to it as a "constant sore" that "infects" US foreign policy ?
After all, an "infection" is not a synonym for something that is "good."
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JG: "Do you think that Israel is a drag on America’s reputation overseas?"
BO: "No, no, no. But what I think is that this constant wound, that this constant sore, does infect all of our foreign policy...."
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Get ready to meet him after the 2010 elections ... :)
Talk about a target-rich environment. |
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The feminized definition of justice seems to be that if a predator seeks a prize, then he must have it. No, not all of it, but depending upon how oppressed his people have been he is to be awarded accordingly. Taxes to the federal and state government, straight-A's to the moderately capable student, destructive actions without consequence, and the delivery of Israel to her enemies. All examples of a "new kind" of nuanced justice.
It makes the succesful white elites feel so much better about themselves. Like when they support ethanol or drive a Prius or bring a cloth bag to the grocery store or wear those Birkenstocks and white socks. And when they support a semi-black candidate for President of the United States without once considering his positions on national and foreign policy, or even his party's platform. To not support the least-prepared candidate in modern times is to admit your preference for substance over style and of reason and logic over emotion.
It is 1932 and we are Europe. And there is no place for nuance here.
NObama in '08 or any other year.
Dan Patterson
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Learn to read. Pardon me if English is your second language. Or, better yet, your fourth.
Otherwise, there is no excuse for your blithering.
Obama is talking about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a constant problem.
Or are you simply too stupid or dishonest to have noticed Obams was the featured speaker at the Israeli Embassy's 60th anniversary celebration?
>another troubling excerpt
Here's another troubling excerpt from the interview, where Obama refers to 'support for Israel' as a "constant sore." |
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Hussein fires an aide who was a Hamas visitor. Hamas endorses the Messiah. Israel will not be hoping for O to win the election. If you think that, you are a dolt in understanding ME politics and Israeli history. BIBI will come to power and be praying that ole John wins . Though John is a dolt on global warming, he is not a dolt on military options. I wouldn't trust O or any liberal Dem in charge of our national security. We are indeed in an era where Islamofascism is spreading and liberals think they can talk them to death or peace. Nuts, of course but the socialist pacifists in the nation is unfortunately growing and the Messiah could slip in with a hugely expanded Dem Congress. We would be England with Chamberlain in charge. And not Wilt! |
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Anyone who reads the interview with an open mind will come away impressed with the depth of Obama's knowledge and his firm commitment to Israel.
Talk about grasping for straws! |
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Laborlawyer,
If a Townhall commenter were to say that they "support" your right to post at Townhall, but that they believe you are a "constant sore" and you "infect" the Townhall threads, what would your gut tell you about how that person really feels about you ? |
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"Barack Obama is the least-prepared-to-be-president major presidential candidate in modern times." Ding, ding, ding, this is the "ultimate" issue. It's not about race, which is an easy cop-out for the mainstream media; it’s about Obama’s lack of experience, suspect philosophies and values that are trickling up to the surface for voters’ scrutiny. An easy case and comparison can be made between Obama and former POTUS – within his own party he’s no JFK, and he’s not even a Jimmy Carter (one of our weaker POTUS). |
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Laborlawer,
Not anyone. Impressed with his knowledge? What did he say that a newly-minted International Studies grad could not say? |
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[Talk about grasping for straws!]
No, I'd call it confirmation bias.
Reps are already convinced Obama will sell out Israel and the US to the terrists and make our women wear burqas, so any comment on the Middle East will be parsed and read in the worst possible way to confirm their convictions.
To a neutral observer, I would hazard that his comment was taken as regarding the ongoing perpetual state of conflict, occupation, reprisals, etc that exists between the Israelis and the Palestinians. |
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I indeed attempted to read the article with fairness and an open mind. I came away with the same feeling I had while listening to Barack's analysis of the drug problem. Yeah, it's a problem. The m.j. laws need to be looked at. The sentences need to be looked at. But, no we should't legalize m.j. That would be a mistake. But we sure do need to look at the problem.
Well, hells bells. People have been been looking at m.j. laws forever. Barack! How about coming up with a specific plan that you intend to institute? Not just admit there's a problem worthy of looking at.
My impression was the same with this article. Yeah, I support Israel. Yeah, it's a sore. No, I don't want Israel doing anything to cause trouble. I don't want Hamas doing anything to cause trouble. Yes, Israel has a right to exist, but it's a sore. Let's take a nuanced look at it.
No vision. No plan. No firm position. So far, the only specific actions I hear Barack is ready to take on day one are raise taxes, grow the nanny state, pull out of Iraq ASAP and go back in if pulling out causes problems.
Help me out here. |
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If we elect Hillary, Obama, or McCain.
Any of the three with be the best President Mexico has ever had and the worst dating back to Carter for the USA.
With any hope the RNC will see the light and Torricelli McCain to get some one who can be a good President for the USA and the people of.
Obama could not run a Jack in the Box let alone a Country. |
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Talk about unprepared and unqualified, your guy in the White House now has sent this country down the toilet! What were his qualifications? Failed at just about every business he ever got his hands on. Got elected governor of Texas with the help of his buddy Rove, with not qualifications, ever. Just slammed the opposition and the sheeple in Texas believed it. Wasn't elected in 2000, was selected by his daddy's buddies on the Supreme Court. 'Nuff said. |
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How much executive government experience did Arnold have when Hugh was shilling for him for gubernator of CA? |
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Seems to me that Obama has more political experience than Hugh. So what entitles Hugh to offer any political opinion if that is the metric we are to use? Not to mention that Hugh, unlike a broken clock, was wrong on every political prediction he made during this campaign cycle. |
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Bush is light years smarter then Obama. Bush has been a better President then Obama could ever hope to be.
If you do not like Bush then you will really hate Obama unless you are a Nazi sort of person who needs Government to wipe your little bottom for you.
What are Socailists sniveling about Bush for anyways? I can understand Conservatives having problems with President Bush.
The Amnesty Bill cost Bush dearly and he will never recover from that mess that McCain got Bush into.
Any more to the left side of JFK and Bush would be a socialist. Maybe that is the problem for the DNC.
If Bush had a (d) following his name instead of an (R). Bush would be the second coming of Christ himself and this would be the best economy in fifty years.
The ONLY reason our economy tanked is Lending Laws past by our Government onto the Banking System and the Socialist Hippie DNC that would not let us drill for the vast oceans of oil we have here in the USA. |
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... is the uresolved dispute with the Palestinians, not the State of Israel. This comment was made in the context of discussing Israeli settlements.
This discussion simply confirms Obama's comments about nuance. The very notion that one can assert strong, deeply felt support for the State of Israel- including condemnation of Jimmy Carter's "apartheid" statement- while reserving the right to be critical of individual policy choices made by Israel- is caricatured as being anti- Israel. By that measure, I too am anti- Israel. As are President Bush and Secretary Rice.
Jews understand this. That's why Obama will have the overwhelming support of the Jewish community. These cheap attempts at defamation may reassure those that would never vote for Obama anyway, but that's about it.
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Very experienced at "community organizing," the Saul Alinsky method of installing radicalism.Saul Alinsky: The American Radical, an inspiration to anyone contemplating action in their communities. Writer of "Reveille for Radicals" and "Rules for Radicals" Here's a telling quote;"the radical may respond with the sword but when he does he is not filled with hatred against those individuals whom he attacks. He hates these....as symbols....which he believes to be inimircal to the welfare of the people."
Well that's a relief....if Barack kills us, at least he won't hate us!!!!! |
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GWB beat the dims at everthing they've tried to implement, if he's dumb what does that make you?His administration has had lower unemployment numbers longer and had more quarters of growth than Billy Bob, sorry but them's facts. GOP House passed dozens of good things that died because of the 60 vote rule in the Senate. You really should be aware of that by now, sillwee little brobby. |
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Unlike Obama, Romey worked in the private sector and ran Companies.
I do not want ANY politian who has not worked in the private sector and had to make a payroll. Those who have been on the public dole their entire careers have no Biz. dictating to others mandates and Regulations. The Communists tried it and it did not work out all that well. |
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The Bush approval rating is do to illegal aliens and the lack of following Constitutional Laws by the President. Hillary, MCcCin or Husaine Obama will do no better.
Clintons economic policy? Just what was that? I know what Newts was. Clinton did raise taxes on the poorest Americans with a Gas Tax increase. Bill Gates and the Dot.Coms get credit for most of the Clinton economy. You can name nothing Clinton himself did except pull energy sources off the market for dollars from the Reodies.
"So let me get this straight: six years of solid GOP control of government and the lack of new oil drilling is the DEMS fault?" NOTE......When the Republicans controled the House and Senate our economy and fuel prices did fine. Palousy said if socialist (d) were elected things would be better. Well we went from 2.69 a gollon to 4.00 for fuel. Nice going socialist voters. |
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You asked:
"What if he comes out and says "This terrorism, this hatred, this atagonism has won you nothing. You are farther behind than when you started. It is time to go another direction."
He bassically said just that in this interview:
"When I visited Ramallah, among a group of Palestinian students, one of the things that I said to those students was: “Look, I am sympathetic to you and the need for you guys to have a country that can function, but understand this: if you’re waiting for America to distance itself from Israel, you are delusional. Because my commitment, our commitment, to Israel’s security is non-negotiable.” I’ve said this in front of audiences where, if there were any doubts about my position, that’d be a place where you’d hear it."
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It's Obama that must prove he somehow is not a radical like his Woods Foundation (who gave him $25,000 to go to Chicago in the first place)friends, paator and other associates. Just as Billy Bob Clinton's womanizing proclivities turned out to be TRUE and devasting to our nation. They distracted him and Congress from AQ's looming threat. Similarly, these associations smell very skunky. They will not be allowed to be minimized by the dems,either.Hamas and other Jihadist's support will put the nail in Obama's coffin for us.
The unemployment and growth rates are public record,though I doubt Kos Kids Kindy has taught you to read anything but the KOS KLASS NOTES. |
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a joke right? Less prepared than Bush?
The more I listen to rightwing talk radio, the more I realize just how scared they are by someone like Obama.
President Barack Obama. |
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Be Nice!
During interview on "Good Morning America", on ABC.
Hillary response to if Iran attacked Israel with nuclear weapons, in such case "we would be able to totally obliterte them."
Sen. Obama was not pleased, comparing her rhetoric to that of President Bush, "This kind of language is not helpful".
Iranian Ambassador said the same "this kind of talk was provocative, unwarranted and irresponsible".
Hmmmmmm?
Same scale ideology? |
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,'Hawk dear,
you seem well-versed on Alinsky, always a good sign of an open mind..or was you just ripping through the book (or the websites) looking for quotes, like in high school. Then you revert to blog parrot wisdom: "'Hawk wanna cracker". |
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dictate who is racially pure here on HH, you liberals dirt bags, all believe that you and you alone could not possibly be racist, well come off that high horse sister woman cause' Jeremiah, little Louis, Raila Odinga, and the entire congregation at TUCC, think otherwise, your just as much "the blue eyed devil" as that guy down there in Tupelo, i'm sick and tired of this notion that you are somehow superior, you stupid little twit, Jeremiah says, G-D to the bljob, too. |
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blow out, the Clinton's don't do losing, they have all the leverage, "whats ya' gonna' do wimp". |
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again morphed into Mrs. Mctex, responding in a style that her husband, did, so insecure is she, the self appointed arbiter of racial purity, here at HH, just asked, she will tell you who is racist and who is not, sickening, the self righteousness you liberal dirt bags exhibit each day. You don't fool, Jeremiah and you darn sure don't fool Mr. and Mrs. Barack Hussein Obama. |
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sod a job, for Gawdsakes--PLEASE!!
A Black Hole of Emotional Need. Like his estrogen laden twin, Blovie Boy. |
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Neo,
give estrogen a break: it produces women! Including your mother. One of the truly great accidents-on-purpose of nature.
(and cut out all this "black hole", "laden twin" stuff; your unconscious life is gettin' dangerously close to the surface. It's more info than we wanted). Best, |
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The reason people are not flocking to the GOP is our guy is almost as bad as yours. At least the GOP voters are smart enough to spot turds when they see em.
Viva La Mehico next President in 08. America's Blue Collar Work Force comteting with third world labor for their jobs and the DNC does not seem to care a lick about the little guy.
The only question now is will the DNC, GOP and the Government of Mexico be happy with the surrender of four States or will Mexico insist on the entire Burrito? |
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Did anyone click on Hinderaker's link? This man is a giant among dwarfs when it comes to political commentary and intelligence. Only a handful posting here on this forum can hold a candle to this man. NEO,Seahawk,Clarityseeker,Cottoneyed, plus many others who are respectable posters here.
Let us see what the libtards have to comment about Hinderaker's post. |
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Why this inherent crush on "HAWK"?
So,
She,
IS
Your
On-Line
HERO.
God Bless
Your Kind On-Line-Heart.
I understand
She is All talent,
And, you,
paused,
awing, in Admiration of "HAWK". |
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Wow I haven't posted here in like 6 weeks and yet I see that you are still star-struck by me, aw shucks - you got me blushing...
Such an obsession only reveals itself when the truth hurts. As ya know - I call ‘em as I see ‘em and with you I nailed the target dead-on, which is why you're still foaming at the mouth!
To Brob, you wrote, "As it has long been said, you cannot prove a negative. I asked you to name ANYTHING radical that he has done"
Hmmm so joining a racist church and financially supporting an anti-American bigot who is in bed with Islam-radicals isn't radical? How about befriending a domestic terrorist who despises the American system? Is that radical? How about believing that Americans cling to religion because they are bitter? That's not a radical notion?
Oh and here's a negative - the sky isn't ever blue. Can you not prove that false? Yeah you probably couldn't cuz you'd have to leave your cave. |
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supporters blogging here.
the chocolate bunny has already been left in the sun.
Melt, baby, melt.... |
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Dudley, You seem to be a google addict with your posting here. It is one thing to have original thinking and quite another to have a google mind, dependent upon the thinking of others. Simply put, you are just what you imagine Seahawk to be, a babbling parrot! Dim as you are, post menopausal hormone treatments are available at your local gynocologist and a little testosterone boost wouldn't be out of the question. Better hurry before the libtards socialize the health care system and there will be rationing and waiting lines to deal with. Your suffering is my concern as it affects the way you think and vote. Ease your anguish and seek the treatment. Your buddy, Arch. |
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Mary Stella. I take your word for welcoming McTex back onto the forum. I enjoy his posts also. |
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Your posts have been truly appreciated and welcomed, in wisdom and analysis, your forum elevates the political landscape.
Intellect to back up the debate, a conservative substance medicinal wellness policy! |
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86 the racist strikes again. |
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The Liberal Chaser of Amulances, figurative and literal, strikes again. |
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about a Choc-Wabbit? 'Hep me here, Lab-Law. |
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Let me try to Help dear friend, actually, dark chocolate, 70% Cocoa,
is the best source of Flavanol Antioxidants.
Therefore, S/A86 in great eloquence meant, choc. is good for your heart!
Dark chocolate tastes goooood toooo.
Have some every day, I am sure, Mrs. Neo, will appreciate it too.
Chocolate should not be limited to race, gender, age, religion, it it not fair!
Have a nice day!
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Still trying to imagine why LL--Self-Appointed Keeper of the Racial PC Flame--would say a Chocolate Wabbit reference is EeeeeekK Racist.
Don't get it. Wouldn't even pass muster in Hollywood which, except for San Francisco, is the PC Capital of the Lunacy Planet.
I LOVE chocolate. Wabbits, Bars, M & Ms, whatever! |
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kimba, et al, this is now the home of American racism, white democrats in mass are voting for Hillary, black democrats in mass are voting for Barack(the messiah)Obama, there is now such a huge gulf between the two, that the losing group will not vote for the winner, yet the liberal dirt bags, above, preach racial superiority to us each day, clean up your own mess first, especially the chief dirt bag, bljob. |
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Thanks MaryStella and arch! |
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we may as well get accustomed to a snowballing "Racist" accusation being attached to any criticism of B.Hussein O'Bammy. We've seen the start of it being bandied about Hugh's Site by the Thought MP's, Brobay & LL. The Obama forces have thrown it enough at Hillary and her surrogates, but now the Thought Police will really get revved up for us Evil Racist Knuckle Dragging Repubs. I hope they throw mountains of their PC Crap our way--and they WILL, I PROMISE--because the accusations will be vastly jarring and offensive to regular Joe & Jane Americans of both parties. And, guess what? Juanito McCain will be an entirely palatable alternative to PC Thought Police Correctness Lock Step Feel Good Boy, Obama!
TOAST. Clueless, Lightweight TOAST. |
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MaryStella writes: Wednesday, May, 14, 2008 1:47 AM
arch,
Your posts have been truly appreciated and welcomed, in wisdom and analysis, your forum elevates the political landscape.
Intellect to back up the debate, a conservative substance medicinal wellness policy!
Arch says Thank you! You are too kind! I just put in my two cents worth when ever these challenged libtards get on here. You are greatly appreciated by me here. I enjoy your posts. |
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These libtards are wealth racists! If you work hard and achieve, they are going to destroy you by every political means necessary. This is what the average joe and jane American must come to realize before the tide turns. What rising star can educate the masses to the evil that is shading our nation? Obammy is a see though teddy yet look at the dupes who worship his every word! I could purge and howl! |
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Did you read the latest on Ahmadinejad comments on Wed., (Main Townhall Blog)?
"Nations of regions hate this criminal fabricated regime[Israel] and will uproot this fabricated regime if the smallest and shortest opportunity is given to them." Live on State Broadcast TV, Ahmadinejad added "The criminals assume that by holding celebations they can save the sinister zionist regime from death & annihilation". He spoke after Pres.Bush arrived in Israel. Ahmadinutjob, used the Arabic word "isimihlal" that can be translated as desturction, death or collapse! A follow-up to his 2005 speech that "Isreal will be wiped off the map".
Iran, supports Hamas & Hezbollah terrorists, its nuclear program arsenal of long-range missles can be fitted with nuclear warheads and are capable of striking Israel.
Iran equipped with 3 Shahab-3 missles range 1,250 miles, Isreal is 652 miles west of Iran.
Mr. Ahmadinejad message is a serious threat!, Should be remarkably disturbing. Where is the U.N. condemnation? Why the Democrats, The House Foreign Affairs Committee is quiet on this matter?
(Mathew 24-32, From the Fig tree learn its lesson; as soon as its branches becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. |
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let go with some wonderful riffs before the Israeli Kenesset(sp?)and the Lib-Left-O'Bammy Loonies are screeching to the heavens! Rush opened his show today with several audio clips from the President's fiery speech, juxtaposed with howlings from Puff Daschle, John Kerry, etc. In other words, the C-In-C hit an out of the park HOMERUN! Imagine, they knew immediately who the Prez was referring to!
And ALL he had to do, without mentioning names, was remind Israelis of the Massive Costs of Appeasement and "engaging" with monsters. The Holocaust was, of course, one COST of Western 'Liberal' Feel Good Appeasers. And, the Dems are shrieking like pissy lil' Mocking Birds!
God, I LOVE the sound of wounded, bleating Liberals in the morning!
H O M E R U N...President Booooooosh!! |
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The President Booooooosh, was magnificent in Israel. God Bless him, and the Israel too.
I loved his speech, and the reaction, from rightous Kerry was soooo funny, puffy Daschle, so softly, make me chuckle; as usual they stepped in it!
Notice the time, I posted my comments!
Speaking of Mocking Birds, mine are back, I feed them lots of blackberries! You should see them how, the stare at me and listen to Rush!
God Bless America! and God Bless you and your dear family my friend. |
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He speaks the Truth and the Dem-Dumbs shrill like 4th grade girls.
Mockingbirds, I learned recently, are the state bird of our adopted state of Florida. Never occurred to me, with all the wild & beautiful bird species down here. I'm listening to a couple in the tree just outside our study where I'm sitting. They're a bit duskier looking than our California Mockingbirds, but just as spirited and fun to watch and enjoy.
To you and your family, as well, my friend. |
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Arch, Sucking up to the blog crowd here, don't change the fact that you're a pinhead.
Neo and Marystella, My family and I love you guys and your families, too. What are your real names, darlin's?
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Dudley!
I thought, you would have guessed, darlin! |
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here catch you being that Close-up friendly with 2-folks near the top of their HH Enemies List and they'll boil you in Lubriderm, Boyo. |
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Jeez, I love you two (in my own way). But, the irony is more interesting. Here you are, defending white male privilege: a TZ, and an underemployed Hollywood putz.I don't mock.. |
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living in state of "hazy-delirious" numbness. Seemingly nonebalance?
The irony, quite
extraordinarily
beautiful!
Why, so bitter? |
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Honest we do. And here I thought you admired my working with my Homies and Old Timers. So, disappointed, Dude.
MaryStella, it turns out that our obsessive envy-artist is getting nasty wiff his wittle self. And, I thought he was trying to get cozy! |
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allon dancer, Marystella, when you' mama is not here; won't you come and dance wit' me, let me hold you near..
Neo, of course I admire your work with the seniors. But you need to take up yoga, or line dancing, pal, get away from blogging. Brings out the unconscious in you: everything you say, like "getting nasty wiff his wittle self", takes you further back into that pitch-black world of Neo pre-history. Take care.. |
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I guess, he is dark and ugly.
dudley, can't ask my 'mama'
she died long time ago
when I was less then two
goodnite,
farewell. |
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sucked into responding to true weirdos, after deciding they ain't worth it. Smack me upside my 'haid next time I have short memory for these dweebs, will ya. |
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Now, MaryStella, will you please apply the Iron Skillet to side of his precious lil'head? Thank you, Princess. |
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My gratitude for your kindness.
I share my daily lights only
with good friends like you
and Hawk,
Thank the Lord, for the Grace of
good friends like you and Hawk,
Paddy, Cotton, Clarity.
oh, yes S/A86, and arch too.
I miss, our spirited, The Great Satan!
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Wish you'd join the merryment at Paddy's, Girl.
Cheers!!
Oh, and thanks ahead of time for any repeated applying of the aforementioned Iron Skillet to the boney haid' of Dudds. |
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Neo, my friend,
Princess got a skillet for ALL OF US. But I got ya, fo'ty fo'. She comes flying through the rye of your unconscious waving that Frying Pan, I'll catch ya, dude. |
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the Girls to spare your meager, undeserving life. |
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Ain't this thread ending on a positive note! |
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