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A collection of insightful ruminations, reflections, and rants on the events of the day (with the exception of the weekend). We'll collect a week's worth here and then archive them. Come visit each weekday to see what's pushing Barbara's buttons.
January 10, 2003
As I read the less than stellar monikers mainstream media assigns to the Democratic presidential candidates, I find it hilarious to consider what they could have attached to their boy Bush -- military slacker, privileged frat boy, inside trader, English bungler, far right compassionless conservative, uncurious George, chimpy wimp, college cheerleader, thief-in-chief, the man with a fried brain, warmonger, chickenhawk, etc. etc. etc. Mainstream media will have to accept the responsibility for the decline in America due to their efforts to portray this guy as something more than the moron he is!
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Evil is as evil does -- and looking at the domestic mess we're in, I would say evil has descended upon us like the plague. Trust him, he said, he's better at war, he's got experienced people around him. I don't think so! How in God's name can anyone trust him to manage the hole he dug for this country, much less take care of business worldwide? Yes folks, we have Dumbya to thank for high unemployment, botched education, ecological disaster, economic failure, and eternal war. Evil comes in many forms.
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January 9, 2003
Jebbie wants to empty government buildings of the workers. We all know the Bushes believe they are America's royalty and they want to sit on a throne. Now that's a picture that conjures up a nightmare.
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"No Child Left Behind" means no funds to fulfill the promise! "Promises made will be promises kept" means no health benefits for retired vets and their families. Seems it's business as usual for Bush and the gang. They make promises, they spout rhetoric and they don't provide! This leader uses people for either political advantage or monetary gain. Benefits for the people is not a consideration in this administration. Promises are just fodder for campaign speeches!
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It is an abomination that the man pretending to be president would avoid stating an opinion about the Confederate Flag and the States who fly them! What would this country have done if Abraham Lincoln felt it was up to the States to solve the problem of slavery? What if President Lincoln had denied the human rights of all men? Seems Bush cannot "offend" his base, but has no problem offending every African American in the United States by not speaking out to put the Confederate Flag in a museum where it belongs. Approval by omission is still approval and should not be tolerated from the highest office in this land. Shame on you for supporting divisive policies in America, shame on you for allowing this travesty to continue in order to gain politically.
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January 8, 2003
"Once a thief, always a thief!" George W. Bush pushes others aside and obtains a position in the National Guard to avoid military service in Vietnam, knowingly sells stock prior to a downturn, confiscates property to build a stadium for personal gain, sends his state records to Poppy's library to avoid scrutiny, scandalizes the reputation of an honorable man for political gain, and ultimately steals the office of the presidency. This guy has robbed our country of peace and prosperity, and he is robbing our children of their future, all due to inept management and neglect. His goal is to enrich himself and his friends and to hell with the people of this country. Don't expect the truth from a thief; don't expect compassion from a sociopath. Compassionate conservative -- I think not. Chaotic confusion would be a more apt description.
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I find the dialogue on Crossfire entertaining and believe Paul Begala and James Carville are debating the Bush policies with a fervor we all feel. I also find it hilarious when Novak and Carlson accuse Begala and Carville of attacking Bush. Novak and Carlson personally attack Begala, Carville, and all Democrats every night Crossfire is aired. It's obvious to all of us who is truly guilty of personal attacks and mean spirited rhetoric. The conservative Repugs just can't help being mean and nasty -- it's part of their nature.
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Many thanks to Helen Thomas for reminding this arrogant administration that Bush was not the people's choice! It was a sad day for America when our choice was stolen from us, abetted by a skewed Supreme Court. The very essence of America, our right to chose our elected officials, was wrested from us by political appointees with known bias. There is no honor or greatness in anyone who would allow this travesty against Democracy. There is no honor or dignity in a man who ran and hid when America was under fire. There is no honor in a man who robs from the poor to give to the rich.
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January 7, 2003
While there are some frivolous law suits by some trial lawyers in America, their are those with legitimate complaints. Bringing suit in a court of law is one of the few ways "regular people" have to compensate their losses and change practices that would otherwise continue. Do you really believe that major industry will clean up their damage? Do you really believe the tobacco industry would tell you smoking is a major cause of cancer? Do you really think unsafe tires would be removed from the market, or police cars that blow up on impact would be modified voluntarily? Do you really believe the pharmaceutical industry should be allowed by some in this government to get off scot-free for producing vaccines that caused lifelong heartbreaking damage to children? Law suits not only represent monetary compensation, they correct the wrongs that are ignored. Without trial lawyers and compensation, "regular people" will lose.
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George W. Bush is opening the Pandora's box of war! His "we're gonna get em" rhetoric has sounded the alarm to people around the world. Nations who would otherwise be content to live and let live are now bolstering their defenses in case Mr. Bush decides to target them in his next "war and aggression" speech. It's a terrible travesty to stand up and say we are not against the Iraqi people when building an aggressive war machine that will undoubtedly cause "collateral damage." While diplomacy has not been George's better qualities, and aggressive posture is a mainstay of his persona, I continue to hope for sanity from those around him with more experience and prudence in those matters he cannot grasp.
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Just like Enron had to create an "energy crisis" in order to gouge California, this administration and it's leader in particular have created a "threat crisis" to bilk American taxpayers. Are the citizens of America going to be like the workers of Enron, believing the "leader" right into bankruptcy? Are we going to believe the moron right into oblivion? For an experienced bunch of "experts," this administration has managed to screw the American public on every front. We are now fighting wars that have no end, our economy has tanked, education is no longer educating, and most of the rest of the world believes us to be moronic bullies. All that in just two years, compliments of Bush and "his" administration. An example of history repeating itself before the lesson is learned.
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January 6, 2003
While watching the Sunday political "Talk Shows," I was reminded of an old phrase my grandmother used to say, "Pete and Repeats, they make noise but say nothing!" If I heard "class warfare" once I heard it 30 times, all coming from the Repugs with a vengeance! There it was, on every channel, in every interview coming from those pillars of right wind bags who obviously must rely on the cliché of the day in order to make some noise. Kind of reminded me of the days not so long ago, when the conservatives depended on the blondes, with their eternal grin, to spew the hateful vitriol. Don't know who is doing the psychology for them, but it's become so transparent that they look like a bunch of hams attempting comedy.
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The GOP and the right wing pundits will do everything they can to "slime" the Democrats contending for the next Presidential nomination. Why, you ask? Because anyone who is capable of articulating with intelligence is without a doubt superior to the moron who was installed as president in 2000. The spewers of hatred and scandal cannot debate the issues because there is no viable argument for their ideology, so they must come on strong with personal attacks defaming the Democrats. I wonder if they realize how ridiculous they look and sound?
