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Andrea Mitchell Makes A Funny
January 9th, 2009
After all the Bush bashing, all the venom spewed at the Right in recent years , Ms. Mitchell has decided we should just all get along:
NBC’s Andrea Mitchell appeared on the PBS show Charlie Rose on Wednesday night, and discussed what aroused her political zones. Rose clumsily asked which story “turns you on,” and naturally, Mitchell said “this young president” with a globe-traveling upbringing and his team of “meritocracy,” an “extraordinary group of very large figures,” stars who will resolve today’s crises.
Mitchell decried the idea that new media would trouble the President’s first days: “I guess my passion is for something to happen to fix these problems and for dialing down of all of the sharp criticism that we have on cable talk, on talk radio, from the, you know….the blogosphere. I just wish that we could find something in the center that would be bipartisan and would be productive and constructive.”
(emphasis-mine)
Funny, she never wanted to find anything in the middle or bipartisan over the past few years.
I am not implying that working together is a bad thing. It would be terrific if those in Washington could put their differences aside and promote legislation beneficial to the citizens of the United States. As a matter of fact, many of us plain old folk have been asking for just that for some time now.
How hypocritical of Ms. Mitchell. I guess she was asleep when President Bush attempted on more than one occasion to work with those across the aisle.
I wasn’t kidding..it’s so sad to see these folks make fools of themselves..so sad it’s almost funny.
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A Tribute To The President From The Troops
January 9th, 2009
President Bush got it.
Maybe not to those who chose to demean him due to their hatred.
Maybe not to those in Congress who chose to berate him due to their own insecurities or political greed.
But to those who carried out the orders of their Commander-In-Chief..well read for yourself:
On behalf of the 2.2 million uniform men and women of our Armed Forces, I am humbled to be able to formally thank President and Mrs. Bush for all they have done for our military and for our nation. More than 280,000 are walking point right now on the front lines. They stand tallest with us on this day, and it is right to thank them for making this celebration possible. (Applause.)
Truly it is not my privilege alone to tell the story of the Bush name — a story that waits not only to be said in volumes, but one carried in the hearts of those patriots out there; a story which rushes with the oral history of life, warm with gratitude, flush with inspiration; a story best told by the voices of our service members themselves, who recently had an opportunity to place in a journal their thoughts to President and Mrs. Bush. Deborah and I passed that journal to the troops as we recently traveled around the world.
And so if you don’t mind, Mr. President and Madam First Lady, I wanted to share a few handwritten lines from them.
“Mr. President, thank you and your family for your service. I am proud to serve under you, sir. You are awesome, and made a difference in the world.” Staff Sergeant Ward, Queens, New York.
“Sir, nice to see that our President is still quick on his feet after eight years in office.” (Laughter.) “Next time, pick up the shoe and throw it back.” (Laughter and applause.) “We got your back.” Master Sergeant Michael Frazier, United States Air Force.
“Sir, you truly set the standard to uphold the peace and our very way of life so our kids can grow up in a peaceful world. We will always stand tall, one great nation and one great state — Texas.” (Hoo-ah.) Sergeant First Class Claude Corey, Waco, Texas.
“Mrs. Bush, your class and dignity were an inspiration to us all.” Lieutenant Colonel Scott Rainey, United States Army, Baghdad.
“Sir, thank you for your service, example and leadership. We have not faltered, we will not fail. With greatest respect and honor, we serve.” Signed simply, Your Soldiers.
Those voices are an answering volley to you for your high regard and great respect for every single man and woman who serves this nation.
For those who sat safely and warmly in your seats in Washington let me say these words render your hatred and vitriol insignificant.
President Bush has admirably carried out his charge under the Constitution and the majority who wear the military attire of this country have a clear understanding of what he has accomplished.
The balance of Admiral Mullen’s remarks are about as sincere as I have heard in acknowledgment of an outgoing President and the remarks of the Commander-In-Chief were warm and genuine in response.
The decisions I made as your Commander-in-Chief have not always been popular. But the cause you have served has always been just and right. The missions you have carried out have always been necessary. And the work you have done has every bit — has been every bit as courageous and idealistic as that of any generation that came before you.
Class, humility and dignity to the end.
