With Gadhafi’s ouster, a world of possibilities for Libya and its people
Moammar Gadhafi, a longtime dictator and sponsor of the Lockerbie bombing and other acts of international terrorism, has finally lost his grip on power. Libyan rebels have taken the capitol city of Tripoli and are trying to capture Gadhafi, whose whereabouts are unknown. He chose to fight until the end and will now reap the consequences of that decision. Personally, I’d be surprised if he survives at the hands of those with a long, long list of grievances against him, many of a quite personal nature.
For that same reason, Bashar Assad must be shaking in his Syrian slippers. As the Guardian reports:
“The germs of Syria congratulate the rats of Libya,” read many a Tweet, referring to the terms used by each of the countries’ leaders for those fomenting unrest against the autocrats’ rule.
Others activists used the network to urge Assad to watch the news and realize he was next. The situation in Syria is less certain as the regime continues to crack down against almost exclusively unarmed protesters and without the appetite for military invention that helped push the Libyan rebels to victory.
But the impending end of Gadhafi’s rule – who came to power just a year before the Assad dynasty in Syria – has certainly bolstered morale among protesters.
It is also likely to rattle the regime in Damascus despite Assad’s assertions during a television interview last night that he is “not worried”.
While the assistance of NATO was no doubt invaluable to the Libyan rebels — a vindication of the policy adopted by President Obama and others — this remains a victory by and for the Libyan people. Tens of thousands, and eventually hundreds of thousands, took up the struggle against a tyrannical government, gambling their lives by fighting to free themselves from repression, and for the moment at least they have won that gamble.
As a result, they have earned the right to determine what happens next. It’s important to note that this is not a coup in which one strongman, usually with military backing, emerges to topple his predecessor. This is also not a revolt controlled or led from outside the country’s borders, or an invasion such as that which removed Saddam Hussein. This is something different, a genuine movement, a rising up of the people. And that is cause for optimism as we turn to the obvious question of what comes next?
Nobody really knows. Through their military assistance, the United States, NATO and the United Nations have all earned credibility with the Libyan people. Additional non-military assistance will now be needed as the Libyans attempt to rebuild government and identify and elevate new leadership. Again, that must be their battle. Those outside Libya should offer help as requested and needed, but we have neither the resources nor the wisdom to impose a solution. The Libyans have to do it themselves.
Even with such assistance, it is all too plausible that this rebellion will end as most have in the Middle East, with another dictator or power elite emerging to replace Gadhafi. There are no guarantees. However, what we do know for certain is that Gadhafi, a murderous tyrant, is gone. That opens up possibilities for Libya that did not exist a year ago. And if that part of the world is ever to stabilize and join the modern world, this is how it must happen.
– Jay Bookman
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md
August 22nd, 2011
10:11 pm
“Question vis a vis students…how do you define/determine “fail?””
Unable to count change at the drive through window……….
Unable to figure the amount of tip on a dinner out………
Not knowing how to function without the cash register telling one what to do……
Unable to even begin writing a resume………..
Knowing that checks in the checkbook don’t equate to money in the bank………..
Paul
August 22nd, 2011
10:11 pm
Mick
I hope he flames out. For the good of an honest discussion of the issues between the parties.
He energizes the base and alienates independents, I think.
Doggone/GA
4th chapter of Acts. Luke’s recording events not long after the Ascension. Paul hasn’t made his first journey yet, which established churches outside where the Apostles operated. It seems clear to me, at least, it was still quite localized. It also seems they were pretty united at first and the differences of opinion did not occur until later.
Kung Pao’s waiting -
1811/0311
August 22nd, 2011
10:11 pm
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the world of truth.”(2 Tim. 2.15)
Alas, my friends, there are numerous writings, books and videos on the subject indicating the Bible is dead set against socialism. This is just one:
“4. Believer’s Held a Socialist “Common Purse” in Acts, Right?: Doesn’t this passage prove the Apostles shared all goods and were therefore socialists?!
Consider: Acts 4:32-35 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. None claimed his possessions as his own, but shared all they had…There was none needy among them. When those owning lands or houses sold them, they brought sale money and put it at the apostles’ feet; distributed to any in need.”
Analysis: If the first Church’s generosity was private and voluntary, is this the same as by government fiat? Further, doesn’t socialism exist by only by government intervention?
Later in Acts, when Ananias sold property, yet lied about the price, to secretly horde some money, God killed him. Acts 5:3-4, Peter says, ““Ananias, how is it…you kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal?”“
This passage shows the Apostles definitively practiced private charity of free will voluntary giving, based upon personal ownership. Is this not opposite the definition of socialism? And under socialism, isn’t it true individuals can’t decide what property to donate, but government confiscates what it decides to?!”
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/22128
Uncle Jed
August 22nd, 2011
10:12 pm
While still early, some need to prepare themselves for a possible defeat. When you have Perry and Obama tied, and Bachmann trailing by only 4 points (within the margin of error)*…
Gallup: August 22, 2011
Obama in Close Race Against Romney, Perry, Bachmann, Paul
Romney has slight edge over Obama, Bachmann slightly lags
PRINCETON, NJ — President Barack Obama is closely matched against each of four possible Republican opponents when registered voters are asked whom they would support if the 2012 presidential election were held today. Mitt Romney leads Obama by two percentage points, 48% to 46%, Rick Perry and Obama are tied at 47%, and Obama edges out Ron Paul and Michele Bachmann by two and four points, respectively.
Gallup’s generic presidential ballot — measured six times this year — shows a close race between Obama and a generic “Republican presidential candidate,” although there have been survey-to-survey variations on this measure, with the Republican candidate leading in June and July.
*Survey Methods
Results are based on telephone interviews conducted as part of Gallup Daily tracking survey Aug. 17-18, 2011, with a random sample of 1,026 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
For results based on the total sample of national adults, one can say with 95% confidence that the maximum margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points.
For results based on the total sample of 879 registered voters, one can say with 95% confidence that the maximum margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points.
Paulo977
August 22nd, 2011
10:12 pm
josef
“just how few “liberals” you’re going to find on the front lines…come sit in the teachers’ lounge…you’ll get quite the earfull…”
It’s ironical isn’t it how pro-system are those who need help can be?
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:13 pm
josef
August 22nd, 2011
9:57 pm
Question vis a vis students…how do you define/determine “fail?”
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I started to say, when they give up, but I think it’s when we give up on THEM. (Yeah, when it comes to kids I’m a bed wetting booger eating leftist, thry are just damn kids, they don’t know any better………)
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:15 pm
“Alas, my friends, there are numerous writings, books and videos on the subject indicating the Bible is dead set against socialism. This is just one:”
Bullsh……
Jesus said give unto Caesar what is Caesars. Jesus also said, “My Kingdom is NOT of this world.”
I would appreciate your lying ass to keep MY Jesus out of your stupid assed political arguments. You embarrass my savior and yourself doing so.
Uncle Jed
August 22nd, 2011
10:19 pm
TRIPOLI, Libya — The euphoria that followed the rebels’ triumphant march in Tripoli gave way to confusion and wariness on Monday, as Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi remained at large, his son Seif al-Islam made a surprise appearance at a hotel with foreign journalists, and pockets of loyalist forces stubbornly resisted rebel efforts to take control of the capital.
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Was BHO wearing a flight jacket at today’s press conference?
1811/0311
August 22nd, 2011
10:19 pm
“First of all, you should know this: no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, moved by the Holy Spirit, men spoke from God.”
P.S. That was then because He came to die on that cross. He’s coming again as King to rule this world …………… therefore, it WILL be His Kingdom in the future.
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:19 pm
Jm@ 10:05 and Mick @ 10:10:
JUST reading those two posts, a new timer on this blog would think that JM is the “librul’ and Mick is the “Wingnut.”
Keep that in mind when next you debate. In the end, we aren’t that different.
1811/0311
August 22nd, 2011
10:20 pm
Taps! Shalom! and Amen!
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:21 pm
Uncle Jed
August 22nd, 2011
10:19 pm
Was BHO wearing a flight jacket at today’s press conference?
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Ok, left or right, THAT was just f’ing funny. ANyone who can’t see that is twisted lol. Nice catch Uncle Jed.
Uncle Jed
August 22nd, 2011
10:28 pm
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:21 pm
++++++++++++++
Well, thank you.
(I will be glad when the regime finally tumbles–both of them)
Mick
August 22nd, 2011
10:29 pm
fred
I always thought of myself as a liberal conservative on odd days, then a conservative liberal on the even days. Holidays, I’m just a plain old libertarian…
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
10:29 pm
“Paul Ryan Argues For Closing Tax Loopholes — While Opening Them For His Biggest Donors”
“Supreme Court Justice, Tea Party Wife Wage War On Obama Health Care Law” Aol.
gop politics as usual.
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:31 pm
You can’t call BHO’s term a “regime.” A regime has more purpose to it. I’m not really sure what you CAN call this…………..
Uncle Jed
August 22nd, 2011
10:32 pm
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
10:29 pm
++++++++++++++++
Damn, someone lifted the rock. Oh well, good night folks. ZZZZZZZZZZZ
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:33 pm
Well Mick, here’s the tune I’m currently listening to, no matter what you call your self……. It fits in NO HOW lol. I just like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_em_AihIO0&feature=related
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
10:33 pm
You call it victory for our President and country.
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
10:34 pm
Apple tv is awesome. So many documentaries
Uncle Jed
August 22nd, 2011
10:34 pm
You can’t call BHO’s term a “regime.” A regime has more purpose to it. I’m not really sure what you CAN call this…………..
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Abject failure comes to mind. See you on the flipside.
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
10:35 pm
Smart move jed.
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
10:36 pm
Holy sh-t
10% of Americans can trace their ancestry back to the mayflower. With only 70 or so survivors
Wild
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
10:42 pm
First American export: tobacco
First guy who grew it in Jamestown made a cool $1 million in that first year
Yeah capitalism
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
10:44 pm
Americans don’t like or trust government
Might want t think about moving to Europe if you love government
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:46 pm
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
10:42 pm
First American export: tobacco
First guy who grew it in Jamestown made a cool $1 million in that first year
Yeah capitalism
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LOL JM, I was listening to this song and couldn’t figure put how to get in in the discussion. Thanks for the opening……….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je8MXiwmNIk&feature=related
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
10:46 pm
Guess I missed the anouncement. You know what they say “those that can’t do, teach” Good luck indoctrinating the next layer of liberal media mush Ms Tucker.
Won’t say I’ll miss your racist pap. Guess I’ll hold my breath till your book comes out…
(ROFL)
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
10:49 pm
Fred, funny how the stones don’t roll here much
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13olfeD026g
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
10:49 pm
getalife- You call it victory for our President and country.
Is that a new oxymoron?
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
10:53 pm
Fred
Good tunes. Indeed, ironic tobacco the first export
And our biggest import, slaves
But capitalism on balance is a force for good, not bad
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
10:54 pm
jk,
Another huge accomplishment.
Four more years.
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
10:56 pm
Moonbat Betty: Funny thing is that the ONLY Stones CD I have (and I never had an album) is Hot Rocks. I love them, but I never bought them. Got ton’s of WHo, Guess who, A few Beatles, ect……..
nice catch on your tune. I’m feeling it and wish I had a little “daddy’s helper” but I’m too old for that stuff now. Makes me cough too much. But I can dream about it lol……….
LOL even when the Stones covered something it was great:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJDnJ0vXUgw
I lost my vinyl of Hendricks doing Dylan’s like a rolling Stone. I’m gonna search youtube and see if someone posted it……….
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
10:56 pm
Come to think of it
This country was founded and started by lawbreakers, capitalists, thieves and rabble rousers
Just my kind of tea party folks
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
10:58 pm
Fred,
Thanks much for the 30 days in the hole- that was friggin awesom. Dadgum that was awesome- timely too since I was on Sheriff Bookman probation for a couple days. I don’t know how much time Bosch had to serve but my time in blog purgatory wasn’t bad at all. Actually got some more work done.
30 days in the hole reminds me of one of my all time fav movies- Cool hand Luke. I can eat fitty eggs.
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
10:59 pm
“Head Of S&P To Step Down” Aol
The gop should follow his lead.
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
11:00 pm
The first guy to fire a shot at Lexington , 60 rebels vs hundreds of Brits, had some big cahones
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
11:01 pm
Oh hell, life is complete. I never knew there was video, I only had the audio (live at Monterey). Bob Dylan is a poet, but I only know of one tune he ever did that the remake wasn’t better……..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On8srcBqCuA
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
11:01 pm
African Americans fought at Lexington. Didn’t know that
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
11:01 pm
“Goldman Sachs Hires Top Defense Lawyer” Aol.
Going after BP for the oil spill too.
Justice.
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:02 pm
getalife- oxymoron: a phrase in which two words of contradictory meaning are used together for special effect.
Nothing good for our president could be good for our country. What huge accomplishmewnt did I miss? Did he start another war? Nothing improves our respect around the world like starting wars and overthrowing countries. Good job O…
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
11:03 pm
“I can eat fitty eggs.”
Does someone massage your stomach while you do it lol? What an awesome movie and an awesome scene. But think about it, Cool Hand Luke died for defacing parking meters……… definitely a capitol offense……..
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
11:03 pm
S&p caving to the bad guys
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:04 pm
getalife- Justice.
Did I miss Eric Holder’s resignation too? Is he going to start teaching at UGA?
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:05 pm
Jm,
My brother’s ex has as her claim to fame the fact that she can trace her heritage back to the mayflower. And knowing how anal the woman was I’m pretty sure she had the requisite documentation to prove it all. Her family was proud to the point of arrogance so they had everything traced all the way back.
Regarding that stat I saw a stat from some scientists doing a gene study who stated that one in every 200 men on earth can trace their lineage directly to ghengis khan. Khan had something crazy like several hundred wives, 3,000 concubines, and the countless spoils of booty everywhere that he conquered. And THAT is a lot of booty. And with hundreds of sons who also had their fair share of wives and concubines and so on I have no doubt that the one in 200 stat is probably true.
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
11:05 pm
Can I sue the fed for devaluing my currency?
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
11:06 pm
And here is the great Dylan tune that no one has remade. I dedicate it as always to Mary Elizabeth, because Mary Elizabeth SINGS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpRKstHl7Y0&ob=av2e
Dusty
August 22nd, 2011
11:07 pm
Well….THE BRAVES WON.tonight..Yes they did 3 to 0. Left those Cubbies without a single point. Such a good game. Freddie and Uggla homered! Bourn ran like a rabbit! So did Constanza (sp) but he sprained his ankle. A. Gonzalex snatched up balls like he was picking dandelions. Nuthin to it!!
The BRAVES are a credit to Atlanta. GO BRAVES!!
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
11:07 pm
Thulsa yeah I read the g Kahn thing in an Economist article once
Mind boggling indeed
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:07 pm
Fred- You don’t mess with the man with no eyes…
Jm
August 22nd, 2011
11:09 pm
Constanza sprained an ankle? Oh dear that’s bad given how well he steals
Gotta go, cheerio
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:09 pm
Fred,
Sheesh. I forgot about the minor stuff he was in there for. Besides the obvious humor that movie had a lot of little running themes in it about the south, the penal system, crime and punishment, the spirit of a man, and the lack of spirit of those who lived vicariously through him when he yelled quit feeding off me. A lotta people didnt get that but the movie had some deeper themes.
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:11 pm
Jm- Can I sue the fed for devaluing my currency?
Don’t talk bad about obama’s solution to solving the illegal immigration policy(IE: make the dollar worth a peso and they will leave on their own)
Dusty
August 22nd, 2011
11:15 pm
Yeah, JKL2
I went to the Dollar Store and it is now the Peso Parlor. Just aint the same!
Fred
August 22nd, 2011
11:16 pm
LOL JKL2. I always thought that Bob played the guitar solo in ‘Sweetheart like You” (to me it’s one of the best mellow guitar solo’s ever done). Imagine my surprise when I saw that the hot guitar solo was played by an even more smoking hot female guitarist. Here’s my other nominee for best mellow guitar solo, who else but Jimi?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvXstzHzkXk
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:18 pm
Thulsa- obviously one of the all-time classics. I think George Kennedy never got enough credit for his role the movie.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:20 pm
Whoah! Jimmy – 11:01
sweet
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:21 pm
JKL2,
Yeah. That was the finest I’ld ever seen George Kennedy. I would agree. He doesn’t get enough credit for that film.
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:25 pm
The peso parlor. Too Funny. Several months back a pundit made the comment that Obama had the double accomplishment of slowing illegal immigration and reducing unemployment. He did it by making the economy so bad the illegals left and by making the economy so hopeless that many folks gave up looking for a job and hence no longer counted against the unemployment numbers.
I think going back to Bush 2 we should be focusing more on the U6 unemployment figure than U3. It seems to be a much more accurate indicator of where we truly are regarding unemployment- particularly long term unemployment.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:29 pm
All I need is some tasty waves and a cool buzz. that’s what I’m talkin’ about:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKz3D1i6biY
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:29 pm
Number of people on Food stamps up 74% since 2007.
Another victory for our president and our country.
Four more years.
Dusty
August 22nd, 2011
11:32 pm
Thulsa,
Unemployment is terrible any way you look at it. What amazes me is the number of vacant homes, homes for sale and rent Then I see these big auction ads trying to sell property. I read where foreign investors liked to buy US property. I’m thinking that is not good. Probably invest, let it sit and don’t worry about any upkeep. Maybe I’m wrong but that is what comes to mind.
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:33 pm
moonbat,
If I’m not mistaken isn’t spicoli the first one to say narly/ Dont think I ever heard the word till jeff spicoli said it.
Dusty
August 22nd, 2011
11:33 pm
moonbat betty,,
Are you talking about a permanent at the beauty salon?
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:35 pm
Dusty. And unemployment is 17% I think amongst blacks. Made Obama’s approval numbers drop from 95% to 81% in a recent poll. I can’t figure out how he’s still at 81 with the black voter.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:36 pm
Yeah.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:37 pm
4 more years dudes.
it takes time to rail against the machine.
Dusty
August 22nd, 2011
11:39 pm
Thulsa,,17%!!! That’s awful!!!
Didn’t I read that even Maxine Waters is not happy with Obama?
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:39 pm
Hey?
….
Hear that, Dusty?
It was my skull (bouncing off a Van sneaker)
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
11:40 pm
Yeah, w’s global collapse is bad.
Perhaps they don’t want another collapse to lose their houses.
Or Medicare and SS.
Or default.
Not that complicated.
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:42 pm
moonbat- it takes time to rail against the machine.
Throw the train off the tracks, all you are going to get is run over. Just admit you elected a used car salesman president and get over it. Next time try voting based on the content of their character rather than the color of their skin.
Dusty
August 22nd, 2011
11:42 pm
errr Betty ,,”bouncing off a Van sneaker????
You’ll have to explain that one to me.
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:43 pm
Dusty,
Yes. Maxine criticized Obama a couple days ago. Today Maxine said the tea party can GO TO HELL! But I don’t think tea party members are interested in going to her particular district.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:44 pm
Ok, sorry.
hehehehehe
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:44 pm
JKL2,
I don’t see any need for you to insult used car salesman everywhere by comparing them to Obama.
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:46 pm
getalife- Yeah, Obama’s global collapse is bad
Fixed your typo.
For someone who you say has accomplished so much, it’s amaizing how he gets credit for nothing.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:47 pm
Dusty: Couldn’t find it quickly, but something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKrpl-KBTzQ&feature=related
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
11:48 pm
The gop will collapse the economy again, steal American jobs, steal SS and Medicare by defaulting on our debt.
You are positioned well to win in Somalia but not in this country.
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:49 pm
Thulsa- I don’t see any need for you to insult used car salesman everywhere by comparing them to Obama
Sorry, I normally throw in the disclaimer with that statement. Looking forward to not voting for him for the fourth time next year.
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
11:51 pm
jk,
Google “President Obama’s accomplishments” and read.
Competent leadership gets amazing results.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:51 pm
There’s no need for used car salesmen.
Take MARTA.
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:51 pm
getalife-
It’s a shame I can’t live in your world. Nothing but rainbows and unicorns here in obamaland…
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:52 pm
Yeah, getalife, How big of a carbon foot print does your hybrid car leave??
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:53 pm
Getalife,
I gave up arguing with you long ago. Your immense powers of persuasion, your well articulated positions, your well laid out reasoned arguments. Its just too much for us cons. But I still tune in and admire the sophistication of your indisputable clarity and evidence of Obama’s success.
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
11:54 pm
jk,
Real Americans living in the real world.
You cons are out of touch with reality.
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
11:55 pm
doom,
I am not a issue.
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:55 pm
getalife- Competent leadership gets amazing results
Your right! Too bad we’re stuck with a community organizer. Just go sit in that little chair over there in the corner. That’s were all the great leaders sit Mr President.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:56 pm
answer a question getalife.
can you answer a question?
Yes or No?
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
11:56 pm
moonbat,
I get around 30 mpg on the highway.
Dusty
August 22nd, 2011
11:56 pm
Thulsa,
I’ll say one thing for Maxine Waters. You know where she stands and no doubt about it.
Actually, I think Prez Obama is a pretty nice guy. Just did not have the experience or the qualifications for the White House. A good speaker but that isn’t enough. Its a tough job and he doesn’t seem tough enough. OH well. “All’s well that ends well.” We shall see .
Goodnight all. Getting late…
Dave R. - 3k/4k/5k
August 22nd, 2011
11:57 pm
“I am not a issue.”
No, you’re merely insignificant in the great scheme of things.
moonbat betty
August 22nd, 2011
11:59 pm
In what getalife? a row boat?
An ford F450 doesn’t get 30mpg.
JKL2
August 22nd, 2011
11:59 pm
Real Americans living in the real world with food stamps. Thanks Mr Presidents!
Nothing says reality like rolling with my posse…
getalife
August 22nd, 2011
11:59 pm
jk,
w was incompetent.
Facts show he was a disaster.
Thulsa Doom
August 22nd, 2011
11:59 pm
Getalife,
I know you’re not the issue. I was just letting you know that I enjoy your posts. More than you can possibly imagine. There is a reason why you are my favorite blogger.
getalife
August 23rd, 2011
12:03 am
dave,
doom disagrees.
JKL2
August 23rd, 2011
12:03 am
Dusty- A good speaker but that isn’t enough
I agree with everything you said except the good speaker part. He’s a good reader. When he ever has to speak on his own, he’s a total trainwreck. He couldn’t tell you what he had for dinner without a consultation.
JKL2
August 23rd, 2011
12:07 am
getalife- w was incompetent
Yes, I’ll agree that things really went downhill once the Democrats took control of congress. I just don’t see why you speak so badly of him when obama’s “greatest” accomplishments are extensions of poor Bush policies.
getalife
August 23rd, 2011
12:08 am
jk,
No personal responsibility.
Same ole tired lies.
Thulsa Doom
August 23rd, 2011
12:09 am
getalife,
Don’t worry. I get ya. And Im glad you’re around. Nothing like watching you give us cons hell. A man truly dedicated to a cause.
getalife
August 23rd, 2011
12:10 am
doom,
Your failed party voted to end my Medicare.
It’s personal.