Sunday Morning Talk Show Thread 25 June 2006

Various big media television networks ^ | 25 June 2006 | Various Self-Serving Politicians and Big Media Screaming Faces

[Alas Babylon!]

The Talk Shows

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

Guests to be interviewed today on major television talk shows:

FOX NEWS SUNDAY (Fox Network): Sens. Carl Levin, D-Mich., and John Warner, R-Va.; Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y.; Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa.; presidential speechwriter Michael Gerson.

MEET THE PRESS (NBC): Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis.

FACE THE NATION (CBS): Sens. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., and Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.

THIS WEEK (ABC): Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Richard Durbin, D-Ill.; outgoing Harvard President Lawrence Summers (TW may be preempted in some locations due to coverage of the World Cup.).

LATE EDITION (CNN) : Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai; Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Chuck Hagel, R-Neb.; Iraqi Oil Minister Hussein Shahristani; former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Henry Kissinger.

[bray]

Never forget, what the TraitorcRats want for the Iraq War is Surrender in Disgrace. As in Vietnam when they came up with the phraseology Peace with Honor, they want Surrender in Disgrace for America and an end of our military industrial complex. If anyone needs proof just take a look at their biggest victory, our humiliating loss in Nam. That war should be a perfect example of why Dems should never run a War, but an even larger example of what human disaster they will accept for “Victory”. As humilited as the United States scar, it was mostly psychological compared to the carnage that was unleashed on the innocents of South Vietnamese.

The Cut & Run brigade’s greatest fear is that the Iraqi gummit will take hold and grow as a free and open democratic society. This would essentially be the end of their global Communist Nightmare that these leftists still wish. Just as it takes time for a President to change the reigns in our Country so does it to take the reigns of a newly forming democracy. They are growing a Country from sand and although frustratingly slow and complicated it is exciting to witness this seedling of Freedom take root. Just as in the days of Noah after the Jews were enslaved for hundreds of years the Iraqis too have been enslaved for centuries. They have now been given self determination and is a new and frightful unknown. The Jews after given their freedom from Egypt immediately wanted to turn back to enslavement as do many of the Iraqis’ insurgents and all of ours. Saddamns’ sadistic rape and torture rooms weren’t all that bad according to the Mooreons.

As the Iraqi gummit takes root and grows into a strong oak in the desert of enslavement those roots will grow shoots across the borders starting other seedlings in Iran and Syria. This will become a Forest of Freedom that cools the stifling hot sands of this region. As the people unshackle themselves from the terrorists and despots while free trade takes root, there will be an economic relief that will be the envy of this turd century land. Iraq in the next ten years will become an oasis to be copied across the region. At that point democracy will sweep over the sand dunes of oppression freeing millions of people from their terrorist oppressors.

Contrast this with the misery and murder Cut & Run Kerry mired the Vietnamese. When quizzed back then about the murders that would happen after we left, he cavalierly dismissed their deaths. He said there would likely be 5-10 thousand killed by his Viet Cong buddies. Well he was off by around 250,000 murders of innocent Vietnamese as well as 2 million others in that region by his Red Army Comrades. To Yaawn Kerry 2-10 million murders is a small price to pay for the Communist Utopian slavery that he pines.

After Kerry lied to America about our atrocities in front of Congress to get them to defund the war and force Nixon to Cut & Run in disgrace, the wholesale rape, torture and murder rolled across South Vietnam in a fashion reminiscent of Jinjus Stalin. The Viet Cong rounded up villages of South Vietnamese who would not swear allegiance to Ho Chi Min or guilty of owning property that was confiscated by the conquerors from the North. They were then either slaughtered immediately or sent to “reeducation” death camps to never be seen again. The breadbasket of SE Asia soon went barren starving millions thanks to Communism. Just as these morally superior DinocRats closed their eyes from the millions of murders by our abandonment of the Vietnamese they are willing to ignore the next mass murder of the Iraqis.

Never mind whichever poll tested slogan the Socialists package their Defeat with Honor Plan, this is exactly what they want. As a former liberal who’s lobotomy never took, you can be assured they will continue to turn every victory into defeat since they are wanting to Cut & Run for our troops benefit and the benefit of the Iraqis. Whatever they say you will always find the truth when you look the exact opposite direction they are pointing.

Our traitors want us to leave Iraq in the same desparate state they left SE Asia. They want wholesale murders across Iraq to ensure the Palestinians never trust America again. They never want Iraq to have a Constitutional gummit but rather the Stalinist Plantation Saddamn controlled. They need a damaged America to allow them to retake the controls of our great Country to install their all powerful Communist dictatorship. They know they can never win by telling the truth since they need to lie and weaken America for their craven hunger for power. A few million Iraqi and Middle Eastern deaths is a small price to pay for that glorious end. If you don’t believe it, just ask the millions of dead; Cut & Run Kerry buried in Southeast Asia.

Pray for W and Our Haditha Marines

[OldFriend]

AAARRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH

About a month or so ago a group of dem senators wrote a letter to the President demanding that the Iraq mission be turned over to the UN.

[Lawrence of Arabia]

Fox News Alert:

Pro-Talaban Militants call for Month-long Ceasefire???

[OldFriend]

Thank you so much for the review.

I have noticed quite a few articles lately bashing Pakistan.

They have been an invaluable ally. Without them we would have not had the success we have had in Afghanistan.

Our media is clearly working for the enemy against the best interests of the United States and the civilized world.

[Chgogal]

Yes, I was shocked at how hateful he was. I'm glad they are doing that. Pass it on if it helps to better understand the left's position. Personally I'm floored. I did not realize how blocked Neal's mental process is. Jane aint too bright either. I keep making fun of my sister who graduated from American University too. ;)

[MNJohnnie]

"Maybe Karzai would consider training a few Republicans on how to handle the media"

Actually Republicans should simply get Gov Tim Pawlenty to give seminars. Read this?

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1654990/posts

STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR (MN) -- June 22, 2006
Office of the Governor, Tim Pawlenty ^ | June 24, 2006 | MrsPatriot


Posted on 06/24/2006 11:49:02 AM PDT by MrsPatriot


A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- June 22, 2006

The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the full-page ad in today’s Star Tribune from the “Growth & Justice” think tank calling for a $2 billion per year tax increase.

“After decades of struggle, we are proud to have moved Minnesota out of the top ten in taxes. We now have budget surpluses and double digit revenue growth to the state. We are not undertaxed and will be able to fund our key priorities like education without raising taxes.

“Having read the names of those who signed the full-page ad in today’s Star Tribune, I want to issue them a friendly challenge. I invite the people on the list to send in a voluntary contribution to the state, above and beyond the taxes they already pay, of $250,000 to $2 million each.

“Since their contributions will be public information under our Data Practices Act, we will look into listing the names of these generous Minnesotans on a state website. I will also personally pose with each of them for a commemorative photo in the Governor’s Reception Room accepting their contribution and issue them a certificate of appreciation. I look forward to the state receiving checks from each of these 203 individuals.”

Under Minnesota Statutes 16A.013 and 16A.014, the Department of Finance is authorized to accept contributions of this type. Checks should be made payable to “State of Minnesota” and sent to:

Minnesota Department of Finance 400 Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155

[OldFriend]

There is no hope at all for this state.

We have a few really good guys in the legislature and all we can do is hope for the best.

No doubt in my mind that the sales tax will be increased to 7% plus many more items will be added.

I suspect it will get republican votes too.

[Coop]

Thanks for the kind words. :-)

[rmgatto]

Diana Irey is looking good. Really good. Seriously, I haven't heard anything about impact on voters so far. She is a sharp, accomplished speaker and sounds tough and coherent on Iraq and the WOT.

Even though Murtha has been in office 32 years, I'll bet that the election boils down to a referendum on win or run in Iraq. It would be a great victory.

[generationfixit]

You are correct.

Look how many time Kerry referred to Vietnam over the last week. In his senate proposal he referred to " helicopters rescuing men from rooftops amid gunfire" ( I am paraphrasing ) it's like he is trying to revive old memories for the sake of his glory.

I've said it before. Kerry is the most political opportunist there ever was and he is a senatorial ambulance chaser!

[MOgirl]

Hello,

You can bet that I will read my son's textbooks, and challenge the bias.

Glad to be here, MOgirl

[Laverne]

We should agree to this cease fire on the conditions that the tribal leaders turn over OBL, Omar, and Zawahiri; otherwise, balls to the wall on continued massive strikes.

[Alas Babylon!]

I first knew of him as Ned Pepper in True Grit, John Wayne's great classic.

[Morgan in Denver]

He's got the right idea, putting their money where their mouth seems to be. I'd like to see more of this kind of challenge.

[Chgogal]

OMG, Hagle hired Eric Rosenbach, a Kerry campaign staffer who attended a class taught by Randy Beers at Harvard. Randy Beers was Kerry's security adviser and taught along side with Richard Clarke. Another Kerry adviser, Graham Allison, a professor at the Kennedy School strongly advised (my opinion) to look at Eric.

Wonder if Eric is the leaker for NYT/WaPo? Hagle is a moron!

What can the Republican Majority do about this scandal of stupidity?

Anita, what a great find. I can't open up NRO for the past two weeks...don't know why. Thanks so much.

Miss Marple, this is just too interesting.

[Morgan in Denver]

Thanks. Hagel keeps making one wrong move after another. How this man believes he is in any way presidential material is beyond me.

[Lawrence of Arabia]

...We should agree to this cease fire on the conditions that the tribal leaders turn over OBL, Omar, and Zawahiri; otherwise, balls to the wall on continued massive strikes...

New Details: Apparently the ceasefire is between Pakistan government and Taliban; General Frankley (USA) just said that the ceasefire has no meaning for Afghan coalition forces. However, that being said, getting OBL and the boys in a deal would have titanic strategic value.

[STARWISE]

In the "Broken Record" department, that old union tune keeps playing, and the mental disorder perpetuates:

USW's 'Wellstone Award' to Sen. Ted Kennedy, Rep. John Conyers

"-- USW's 'Wellstone Award' to Sen. Ted Kennedy, Rep. John Conyers (news, bio, voting record); Presentation at Upper Senate Park Rally with 800 unionists, June 21 at 12 noon

Leo Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) will be presenting the 'Wellstone Award' to U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) before an audience of 800 union activists from across the country on Wednesday, Jun. 21 at a 12 noon rally in the Upper Senate Park (Constitution Ave., NE/NW & Delaware Ave., NE).

Sen. Kennedy is leading a floor debate on the minimum wage issue, so he may have to delay acceptance of the award. Congressman Conyers is expected to make remarks and receive the award shortly after the 12 noon rally begins. The USW activists are participating in a lobby day action sponsored by the union's Rapid Response Network.

((GAG ALERT !!))The award recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of public servants who exemplify the late Sen. Paul Wellstone of Minnesota for his commitment to public service and the well being of USW members and their families. Wellstone, his wife, daughter and three campaign aides were killed in a plane crash prior to the election in 2002.

Past USW Wellstone Award winners include Sens. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Robert Byrd (D-WV) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD); plus Reps. Pete Visclosky (D-IN), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH)."

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What??? No Republicans ?? LOL

Speaking of Rockefeller .. I'm suspicious at the length of his absence and lack of news thereof. However, he is still giving handouts grants and issuing his Rat statements ... via his staff. Has his surgery had more serious complications than is being reported?:

June 22, 2006- Jay Fights for National Guard to Have Stronger Voice in Decision Making

June 25, 2006- Jay Announces $22,000 in Technology Funding for Wirt County Schools

June 23, 2006- Jay Supports Effort to Push Iraqis to Take More Responsibility for Their Future

HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University will generate nearly $6.5 million in science and research funding during the next three years, thanks in part to the almost $9 million federal National Science Foundation grant announced last week by U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va."

June 22 - Pleasing meeting - The group met with U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., and his staff; U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., and his staff; as well as the staff of U.S. Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, D-W.Va.

He could also be dealing with his wife's illness as well .. but he sure has been a phantom.

[mware]

The morning show had a nice piece on Robert Duvall, one of the Hollywood people I respect because he doesn't talk about politics, plus he is a fine actor. There is a movie premiering on AMC tonight which he acted in and edited. It is a western.

I loved him in Lonesome Dove.

[Phsstpok]

the Jedi Council of Free Republic.

You know that's going to stick!

Oooooo, ooooooo, I'm Obi Wan! I wanna be Obi Wan!  I've got the beard, but not the build.  Is Santa Claus a Jedi? (see FR thread Is Santa a Jedi?)

However, this is the only worthwhile picture I could come up with along those lines...

 

Now, would Yoda that make me? 

No, I don't have that build, either, and doesn't have the beard and I'm WAY taller than that!  Are there no... large... Jedi?

Anyway, I hereby open nominations for membership in the Jedi Council of Free Republic.  I will entertain motions for character naming rights, as well. <g>