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Barbara's Daily BuzzFlash Minute
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 17, 2003
For someone with the ego of G.W. Bush, it must be galling to know the majority of Americans and the rest of the world consider Bill Clinton a far better man and President than Dumbya can ever hope to be. There is merit in this majority opinion. Bill Clinton's transgressions were private. When he erred it was personal and it did not affect the whole world. Dumbya's errors endanger our very existence. His ineptness will cost many lives, his lack of intelligence will cause many people to suffer.
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The louder they squeal, the more you know what pigs they really have become. The RePIGlicans are out and about decrying everything except their agenda. It has become a herd of pigs at the trough whenever they want to make a point or slander a Democrat. Oink oink here, oink oink there, here an oink, there an oink, everywhere an oink oink. And they all sound alike -- there's nothing creative or original in repeating the RePIGlican talking points on the TV, on the Radio, in the Newspapers, from the mouths of RePIGlican congressmen, senators and pundits. They've even started to look alike -- white male, stuffed shirts (and that includes the females).
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If, in fact, we are to eliminate race from determining admission to college, then certainly we must eliminate birth-right. The moron-in-chief received preferential treatment in college admission simply because his rich father had attended. That seems to be more ludicrous than points for a poor kid. What deserving student was left out in order to give Dumbya a seat in a prestigious university -- a seat that Dumbya obviously didn't take advantage of? Just think of what some poor kid could have done with those years of ivy-leagued higher education. Now, compare that to our current uninformed, lack of intelligence, spoiled brat, who is incapable of delivering a speech in the English language. How sad for us all.
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January 16, 2003
It's ludicrous to read that Social Security will suffer cuts while being told about the massive tax cuts given to the rich. So many elderly Americans are dependent on their Social Security for sustenance and we hear the benefits may be cut, while wealthy Americans will receive tax-cuts equal to 10 times a Social Security income. It's time for Americans to realize that this is the wrong trend for the elderly of our country.
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If there is a "smoking gun," why have they not produced it? Is it evidence being manufactured? How in the world can anyone trust an administration that has advocated misinformation, surrounds the events of 9-11 with secrecy, and is filled with hypocrisy? The revelations will have to be more than foolproof and absolutely incriminating, and even then I'll have trouble believing them. Given that the message will be delivered by the lily-livered administration and mainstream media, we still cannot be certain of the content.
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Ever notice how the Repuglican party tries to dignify their action or inaction? Now that they are in a full court press to abolish Affirmative Action, they've trotted out the worn out claim, "We are the party of Lincoln" so many times it's become nauseating. I hardly think Lincoln intended to free the black man and maintain legal slavery. This Repuglican party is without shame and will do anything for power. Their intent is to keep minorities in the minority by stifling education and financial opportunity. The Party of Lincoln, my behind!
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No wonder they're keeping Dick Cheney in an undisclosed location! His screw-ups are getting harder and harder for the moron to explain. Keep the man away from inquiring minds, that way the gobbledygook that comes from Dumbya won't make any sense at all. To call this tax-cut a stimulus package is the same as saying pigs can fly. If you think we've hit rock bottom, then you are in for a surprise. Thanks to this experienced bunch of boobs, "you ain't seen nothin yet!" Tote that barge, tighten that belt, cause they haven't finished squeezing the life and sustenance out of us!
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January 15, 2003
CNN has lost in the ratings war simply because they chose to mimic FOX. They lost the loyal liberals who saw CNN as an objective news channel reporting the news and not conservative-biased drivel! Had they realized that liberals outnumber conservatives they would have continued the news in the Ted Turner image. It's to bad Time Warner and Walter Isaacson put the conservative agenda first and foremost. Hopefully CNN can return to the Giant it once was!!
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The dictionary gives a third alternative for the meaning of bold: #3. impudent or presumptuous: lacking in modesty, or so assertive as to be impolite. I believe this is the definition of Bush bold. His arrogance is surpassed only by his lack of intelligence and the whole world will suffer his impudence.
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More cover up for Poppy! Seems the press goes out of its way to hide disapproval of the Bush family. Were the boos censored out when Poppy appeared? Did Poppy use American Music Awards in an attempt to be "regular people"? There are a growing number of people in this country who are not happy with the Bush family and what they have done to erode peace and security! The son is following the footsteps of the father -- it was horrendous the first time around and even worse now.
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January 14, 2003
Racism is alive and well in Georgia, as evidenced in the skies over Sonny Perdue's inauguration. Banner planes flying the Confederate Battle Symbol flew, reminding us all how Perdue was elected. There's no denying where the Repuglican party stands on diversity, the ugliest of messages to the whole world. This cannot be tolerated, we cannot accept such divisive policies in America.
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Hopefully, Walter Isaacson's resignation will mean that CNN will stop mimicking FOX and return to objectively delivering the News. The obvious turn to the right has done nothing for CNN or their ratings. Perhaps Ted Turner will be more active and bring CNN back to the News Giant it once was!
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Even some members of the GOP are finally recognizing what liberals have been aware of since day one. George W. Bush is not a capable leader. The stature of the United States, under this bogus administration, has been diminished. Our image is that of dictators who seek to conquer the world. History has shown bullies do not become revered leaders.
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Our country's forefathers wrote checks and balances into the constitution to thwart dictator wannabes! Their intention was to insure that one branch of government could not use power to usurp the will of the people. They never realized that democracy would be circumvented by greedy people who believe the end justifies the means. Our forefathers envisioned men of honor and dignity, leaders who considered democracy their primary attainment. They could not have imagined the likes of the Bush family.
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January 13, 2003
George Bush is incapable of running the greatest country in the world. The sooner the people in America recognize this simple fact, the better for us! The powers that be should have known a "frat" boy slacker could not get away with the charade of being president. I don't care how much the right-wing and mainstream media tries to portray him as an intelligent "bold" leader, it won't make it happen. He is an embarrassment to the people of this country and an embarrassment to the world. He should have stayed where he functioned best, as Poppy's little boy, and we would have all been safer and more secure.
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It's been mighty convenient for the Bush administration to blame everything on Bill Clinton. Sounds like a little boy when caught who says, "Didn't do it, he did" with jelly all over his face! Sooner or later Americans are going to wake up to the facts and it won't be pretty. Bill Clinton provided us with surpluses, Bush has wiped them out; Bill Clinton provided us with friends and allies worldwide, Bush has wiped them out; Bill Clinton gave us peace and prosperity as far as the eye could see, Bush has wiped them out. There is no denying surpluses replaced with deficits, allies who despise us, and eternal war! There is no denying that an illegitimate man sits in an office he attained by stealing. There is no denying we need a regime change.
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When the Repuglican party claims they welcome diversity, it reminds me of the slave owners who said, "we feed them and give them a place to live." It was a ludicrous attempt to justify the wrongs being done at the time and it is just as ludicrous now. The Repuglican party has no intention of becoming inclusive. The Repugs base is comprised of segregationists who are still fighting the Civil War in whatever way they can. It is a blight on America, it is an abomination and to try and hide it is a travesty. Nominating judges who have a bias toward segregation tells us all we need to know about the Repug's and this administration's so-called quest for diversity.
