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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.
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November
21, 2003
How
many more must die before we see the lies? How many will it take before
we say it's too many? What mother's son or daughter will be the last?
How can anyone justify injury and death to children? How can anyone
condone terrorism, no matter the location? What has happened to sanity?
When will someone recognize that "the right thing" is
really wrong?
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Some
Americans, including George, have been out front rudely reminding
England that they were saved by the United States during World War
II. But,
who has George been using to save himself in today's war? Where
has George sought credibility and found it? Who did George blame when
his lies were exposed? Tony Blair!!!! Blair's association has given
Bush
a boost with Americans while Bush has managed to make Blair unpopular
in England. The Brits aren't buying the Bush lies, they have seen
the
moron's arrogance, crudeness, violence, and his stupidity, and
they
don't like it and aren't afraid to say it. God Save the Queen's
subjects.
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How
convenient it is for George that the mainstream media has Michael
Jackson to beat up on and deflect attention from George in England.
I knew
there
would be something to divert America's attention. As I listen to
the speculation, the giggling, the incredible supposition from mainstream
media, I must take pause to wonder if these allegations are true.
If they are, then it is the most sobering of crimes and should
be treated
with the gravity it deserves. If the allegations are untrue, the
media is
committing
a heinous, salacious attack on a human being for diversion and ratings. *
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They've
managed to infiltrate every good thing we ever had -- it was bound
to happen, the Radical Repuglicans have taken over AARP. The Repuglican
philosophy is to wipe out all that benefits the regular guy and
amass a personal fortune in the process. Are they co-sponsoring (with
the
National Association of Manufacturers) town hall meetings to discuss
privatizing Social Security? Are they supporting a bill that will
lead to privatization of Medicare? Are they beating the Repuglican
drums
in your name?? Yes, Yes, and Yes again! It's time to reconsider
membership in an organization with a CEO would do you in and promote
his
personal ideology. Who has close ties to Newt Gingrich and the
Repuglican party? The guy heading up AARP, William Novelli, that's
who.
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Talk
about entitlements -- the Bush family believes themselves to be entitled
to do whatever they please. They think they can lie about anything
and everything, steal whatever they want, and plow under anyone who
opposes
them. They
believe they and they alone are American Royalty and the rest of us should
bow and curtsey whenever they grace us with an appearance. Contrary to
their ego-centric, overblown self-image, they are just a bunch of liars,
thieves, and common thugs without grace, class, or upbringing. Their
money has done nothing to refine or redeem them.
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November
20, 2003
Is
this prescription drug/Medicare bill another scam? Will this one be
termed "leave no senior citizen behind"? The current administration
is happy to stand before the electorate and promise the moon, but then
we find out it's just another dish of cheese, like everything else
they promise and don't do! Ted Kennedy has been looking out for seniors
his entire tenure in the senate. If Kennedy pulls out, then seniors
better look out, because they are being bamboozled again by the right
wing nuts posing as patriots.
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I'm
with Molly Ivins. If there is a list, a place to sign up, put
my name down in Capital letters, for I, too, am a Bush-hater.
I hate what he's done to regular people here in America; I hate what
he's
done in our name; I hate what he's done to alienate us from
our friends and allies in the rest of the world; I hate the fact that
he's back-slapping
and laughing in order to put more money in his "election" campaign,
while our sons and daughters are dying in his ill conceived war
in Iraq; I hate that he doesn't show honor and respect for
our
dead soldiers; I hate that he hasn't
captured Osama bin Laden or Saddam Hussein; I hate that thousands
of
innocent Iraqis are dead because of "shock and awe";
I hate that he speaks with a forked tongue; I hate that
he stole
my vote;
and, most of all, I hate that he has obliterated democracy
and that he is a despicable poor excuse for a human being. Yes
sirree,
sign me up!
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November
19, 2003
In
the words of Rush Limbaugh himself and he should know -- "There's
nothing good about drug use. We know it. It destroys individuals. It
destroys families. Drug use destroys societies. Drug use, some might
say, is destroying this country. And we have laws against selling drugs,
pushing drugs, using drugs, importing drugs. And the laws are good
because we know what happens to people in societies and neighborhoods
which become consumed by them. And so if people are violating the law
by doing drugs, they ought to be accused and they ought to be convicted
and they ought to be sent up." Out of the mouth of Rush Limbaugh,
drug abuser. What a testimonial from he who has attempted to destroy
America. He should be accused, convicted, and
sent up!
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Are
we seeing a "miraculous" cure? Is Rush Limbaugh really
going to claim he's seen the light and is drug free -- from an
addiction strong enough to kill an elephant -- after only 30
days in rehab?
Has
the "spirit" moved him? Is he truly "clean and
sober"?
One has to question the validity of a 30-day program for
hard core drug use. I hope, for his sake, that he has overcome
the monkey on his back, but I have serious doubts, given that
he's tried before
and lost.
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November
18, 2003
It's
ironic that the word "shameful" comes out of the mouth of
the most shameLESS man in America. Shameful is stealing the office
of the presidency; shameful is sending American soldiers to die in
a war fought for greed and revenge; shameful is using the bravery of
American soldiers and attempting to transfer it to the most spineless
poor excuse for a human being to ever walk the face of earth; shameful
is "shock and awe"; shameful is Bush's arrogance and despicable
bravado; and shameful is the lying he does every time he opens his
mouth. George, I am ashamed to know that you, in your ignorance, are
falsely
representing
America.
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What
do you want to bet, if their are 50 or so Brits standing around with
signs welcoming the moron to England, as opposed to thousands
protesting his presence, we here in America will see the 50, over and
over, ad nauseum. CNN, CNBC, FOX, as well as the local ABC, NBC, CBS
affiliates will do their best to keep the real truth from the American
people. I
hesitate to hope that we will be privy to the effigy of Bush being toppled
in the square. Remember folks, this is England, our friend and ally,
and this is how they really feel about George Bush!
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Having
been the Supervisor at a Halfway House for the emotionally
disturbed, I know it is simply ludicrous to say that a four or five-week
stay
in rehab has effected a cure for drug abuse. Substance
abuse and addiction is an ongoing problem that can only be
described as "cured" on a day to day basis. A discharge from
a controlled environment is not a guarantee of cure, it is the
beginning
of
a life long endeavor and, unfortunately, statistically it doesn't
last!
Keep in mind this is Limbaugh's third attempt to stay drug free.
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As
I listen to Colin Powell spin the motives and aspirations of George
Bush, I can't help but wonder just what they have on
Powell? To say it's disheartening to see him throw away a lifetime of
supposed integrity for the likes of George Bush is an understatement.
It makes me question my beliefs and wonder, have I been blind, have
I been wrong to assume Powell ever had any credibility? Is this another
one
of life's
disappointments?
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November
17, 2003
To
all Americans who believe Bush is a bold, brave man: he can't face
protests, he can't even give a speech to the British parliament, he
had to "get outta harm's way" on 9-11, he can't tolerate criticism,
and, my God, he can't eat pretzels and watch TV! There is nothing bold
nor brave about boy Bush -- he is a weasel who will squirm, snarl,
and lie to escape responsibility for his actions, and a yellow-bellied
coward with no redeeming quality.
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With
Barb and her "beautiful mind" for a mother,
you can understand why Dumbya never learned the delicacies of being
polite and/or diplomacy, but the rest of these folks in "his" administration
should have known that being arrogant, rude, and crude would not win
friends or influence people. Dumbya's crass behavior and bullying attitude
can be attributed to his upbringing, but Cheney, Powell, Rumsfeld,
Rice, and all the neo-cons should have known better. They have managed
to make
enemies of our friends and, worst of all, they have given Osama and
the terrorists impetus for death and destruction.
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When
business is conducted in the name of the American people and we have
to accept the responsibilities and consequences of that business, then
information related to that business
performed by elected representatives, appointed representatives, and their
staff, who receive their salary from the people, should, in fact,
be released to the people. The 9-11 Commission's first allegiance is
to the American people and the families of the victims of 9-11. Protecting
George
W. Bush should not be a consideration -- the facts must be released. Otherwise,
we, the American people and the families, will have to endure for
generations the same fiasco as the Warren Commission report on JFK. |
