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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.
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October 18, 2002
Why is Jeb not worried about the election -- does he know the results already? Are they guaranteed for him just like he guaranteed them for his brother? Is the fix in? Is the machine working well? After all, unless he wins, he may not have the time to completely bankrupt Florida!
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If Israel has such a good missile defense system, as Richard Perle claims, then why is the United States spending so much money on testing a system that has thus far failed? Why not just buy the Israeli system and use that? After all, Israel is an ally and would share technology with the U.S., wouldn't they? Either the Israeli system isn't as good as the claims of Mr. Perle, or someone here in the U.S. is making a lot of money on the backs of taxpayers from the failure of unnecessary tests!
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Veteran's Beware, if you think a letter from Jeb to Congress will get your deserved benefit, then think again. What you don't know is Jeb is counting on his brother nixing the whole thing in the butt! Haven't you heard that old cliche' "Good brother, bad brother"? What one can't squelch, the other can. Whatever is beneficial to brothers!
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24 hours a day news coverage filled with supposition, conjecture, and repetitive opinion serves no one but the media. Mainstream media could be beneficial in aiding apprehension of the deadly sniper in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia area, but all the "fill in" does nothing for security. They can rationalize all they want, but the truth is they are only adding to the chaos and confusion.
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October 17, 2002
Did Dumbya really expect the world to respond to his tactics of bullying? Has he grown so accustomed to everyone cow-towing to him because of Poppy, that he thinks it can be expanded worldwide? What he doesn't realize is when you back a rat into a corner they will come out fighting and it makes no difference who you are because the rat is fighting for his survival.
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Why do you suppose we have not been informed about North Korea's testing nukes until now? Could Dumbya's administration have calculated the timing for political gain? Do you suppose they believed this information is valuable to the November vote? Do they hope to gain a Repuglican majority with the false premise they are better at war? Well, folks, in order to maintain this inaccurate illusion, the Repugs need a war! Isn't it strange that they always manage to have a war on their watch?
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Use and abuse, Dumbya's secret slogan! History has a way of showing us patterns. Firefighters have recently found out what it means. Shortly after 9-11, Dumbya, draped in patriotic rhetoric, used the firefighters of New York for a photo-op etched in the memories of all America. Today he refuses the funds to build and maintain a fire fighting force necessary to fight terrorism in America! As each group of Americans are used and abused, they will realize Dumbya's interest is only "what's in it for him!"
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October 16, 2002
Floridians have not forgotten that two years ago the Repuglicans ridiculed Florida voters. The GOP mercilessly commented that seniors were at fault, when actually an ill-designed ballot caused problems for voters of all ages. They disenfranchised thousands of minority voters by falsely purging a so-called felons list. They created riots to stop the vote count. They made a mockery of democracy in order to effect a "bloodless" coup. It's time for Florida to show the Repuglicans that citizens don't like dirty politics. It's time to return Democracy to Florida. Vote Democratic in November. Reclaim your rights as Americans!
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Jeb publicly states that his daughter is on her own. Privately, everyone knows this is another politically correct maneuver, just like the one where he recused himself from the election 2000 debacle, then quietly worked the phones and directed the outcome! These guys are so transparent it's ridiculous. They are made in the shade politicians, wielding their power behind closed doors. What happened to all that honesty they love to talk about?
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Since when has lying, scandal, theft, secrecy, and stupidity been equivalent to honor, integrity, and dignity? Since the 2000 Election, when the GOP stole the people's vote, negated Democracy, installed a moron in the Oval Office, and that moron's administration dismissed the people of the United States as a thorn in the side of their dictatorship. If "We the People" means something to Americans, then it truly is time to say no to politicians who only care about their personal coffers, power, dominance, and empire building. This is not the kind of America envisioned by the forefathers of our country. Patriotism does not equal "follow the leader," when that leader is an illegitimate oaf blazing a path to oblivion.
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Whenever you hear the latest GOP claim for the people -- remember this is the same bunch who told you America could afford a tax-cut, they knew nothing about a terrorist attack pre 9-11, they would leave no child behind, they are the party of morals and values, they would bring dignity and integrity to Washington (instead we got Dumbya, tell me what's dignified about a moron?), and on and on. They will say and do anything to gain ultimate power and Americans will be the losers if the GOP reigns supreme! Vote Democratic in November!
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October 15, 2002
Just who is really behind the "grass roots" Max Cleland attack ad promoted by the Saxby Chambliss campaign? Is it a former "Christian Coalition Director"? That baby-faced supporter of Repuglican attack ads? A man who got into hot water once before with an ad that depicted another Democrat unjustly? Does he not know that attacking a man, who suffered triple amputee injuries defending his country, by questioning his patriotism is the most inane, despicable, bunch of garbage one could do? As a professed Christian, does he not know that bearing false witness is a sin of major proportion? Hmmm, just wondering?
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As Dumbya travels the land saying "America speaks with one voice," I can't help but think, "not in your wildest dreams." There are millions of Americans who do not give this administration carte blanche to go to war. While Dumbya may have duped Congress into believing his lying rhetoric about "this is the only way to avoid a war," the people are not buying into his subterfuge. The people do not favor a war and the rumblings against it are just beginning.
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As the Repuglicans go about attempting to impress the American public, it would behoove them to look at Dumbya! If this is the best the party has to offer, then all those who come behind him are not commendable. Forget restoring dignity and integrity to Washington, Dumbya's brought bungling, lies, secrecy, inability, and, well, just plain stupid to the Oval Office. What starts with deception ends in deception. Are not better off than we were only 2 years ago? NO!
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October 14, 2002
TOUGH LOVE or political viability? When the choice has to be made Jeb opts for political viability. To "privately" allow his daughter to continue her pattern of addiction without responsibility is not of benefit in aiding her to overcome her problem. It only goes to further his political ambition. In the end, we can see the extreme selfishness that is the eventual basis for behavior in this politically motivated family dynasty.
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The religious extremists are hell bent to start a war! We have regressed to conversion by killing -- if you aren't with us, you're against us. The bitterness and hatred that only religious fanatics harbor is driving America on the road to Armageddon and fanning the flames of warmongering.
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Americans will do themselves no favor in voting for and electing a majority Repuglican Congress. If the Repugs control all branches of government we will indeed be the totalitarian nation the Repugs seek. Their goal is not to better the lives of Americans, their goal is power over the masses. Civil rights and civil liberties have already suffered, but complete Repug control there will be no rights or liberties. Think twice when you touch that screen or punch that chad in November. Do you really want a nation fashioned in fascism?
