Posted on 11/15/2004 4:43:32 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail!
Good morning!!
Do not let the victims of the attacks on New York and Washington, nor the brave members of our Nation's military who have given their lives to protect our freedom, die in vain!!
Members of the other party still don't get it.
As Republicans, we are reviled by that other American party for having the temerity to insist that America stand tall among the great nations of the world.
As Republicans, we are reviled by that other American party for having the temerity to insist that America have the right to defend herself.
As Republicans, we are reviled by that other American party for having the temerity to insist that no other country in the world be able to dictate how this Nation will protect itself.
And that's just for starters.
The other party would have it so that criminals are understood rather than punished. The other party would have it so that success financially is punished rather than rewarded. The other party wants to prohibit Americans from using our own country's natural resources to maintain and maybe improve our standard of living. The other party would rather see terrorists set free from Guantanamo than our soldiers be successful in wiping the scourge from the planet.
That is the Great American Left! That is the crowd that believes the United Nations is better than the United States.
In the campaign just concluded we heard that President Bush failed in the Iraq War because he didn't have a plan for the peace. First, it must be said that the author of this piece was, in retrospect, a bit slow in fashioning the correct response, but as they say "better late than never." The only reason the charge was made was because there wasn't peace, but if the war concludes, then we won't need a plan for the peace because, guess what folks, we will have peace!
In that same campaign, it was offered that average Americans pay too little tax, and rich Americans not enough. This is the view of the Great American Left. Truth is, Washington spends too much.
Now, the Great American Left would offer that we simply didn't understand their message. If we were to learn the nuances of what they offer, we would all genuflect in their direction, realize their majesty, and offer them the scepter of power from now until eternity. Or, at least this is the view of Nancy Pelosi--House MINORITY Leader.
Well, Nancy, here's something for you to ponder. We have heard your message. We Americans have learned the Great American Left wants to take our money and to leave us more poor, more weak, and more dead.
The Great American Left would rather pay out grants for studies to determine the root causes of crime than to provide guns, bullets, and body armor to our brave kids fighting to save Iraq and the world from terrorists.
The Great American Left would rather see that the Geneva Conventions apply to Al Qa'eda members even though these people are not military members and have no reservations about completely ignoring the rules of war on their part.
The Great American left sees a comity of nations that cowtow to the great United Nations. The United Nations, however, is completely unaccountable to the people of the world. Has anyone on the planet actually stood in an election for a representative to the UN? No. They are appointed by governments of countries--the sovereign voice of the various people. But the Great American Left, in their blind hatred of the regime ancien in this country, desire their leadership.
The Great American left would have us believe that the collective security offered by the United Nations would protect us, even though most of the Nation's in the UN either simply don't care about us, or are our sworn enemies (Cuba comes to mind).
The Great American left operates on the notion that the only way to deal with countries and groups that threaten us is to appease them--sort of like giving the class bully your lunch money in the hopes that he won't pound you, today.
That's the Great American Left.
And that's why they are not right.
Under leadership offered by President Bush, American has, thankfully, not been attacked since September 11, 2001.
Many of Al Qa'eda's elements are in less than perfect working order. Some parts aren't even working at all (for you folks on the left--that means DEAD!).
Terrorists in Iraq are on the run. It is not a good thing to be a terrorist and be sent to that country right now.
Lybia has agreed to give up its WMD program, and just this morning it has been anounced in the papers that Iran now has agreed to freeze its nuclear program.
The American economy is expanding and adding new jobs at a healthy clip.
But in the end, maybe we'll acknowledge one argument of the Great American Left--ok, maybe George W. Bush wasn't elected in 2000. That would mean that he can stand for and win re-election in 2008.
Nancy Pelosi--America has heard the message of the Great American Left. America understands that message, very clearly.
That is why George W. Bush is President, and Senator Tom Daschle is going home.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause the Chairman.`
Exactly. That might be good. Things that occur off the radar screen, without the press messin' with it, seem to always work out better than things worked out under the microscope of a Lib Press.
Woe is me! I am such a political junkie. I had all kinds of things I wanted to do today. Now with the resignations, I'm going to be on pins and needles until things get sorted out. I think we can Kiss an Orderly Desk goodbye.
I'm trying hard to stick with my assigned tasks today. Little choice on some of them, the bills must be paid for instance. Thanks for the updates.
Prairie
Here's the first of the replies I received from my querie regarding the Sec. of Ag appointment.
As you can see, the respondent shall be nameless. He is an extremely well connected lobbiest within the Ag Sector,,, and he thinks I live in Indiana.
There is a list -- it's short and you didn't get it from me:
Dpty Sec. Jim Moseley -- one of your people from Indiana
Chuck Conner, special asst. to the prez for food/ag -- used to Lugar's COS on Senate ag committee
Allen Johnson, special negotiator for ag at USTR, former head of the wheat gang
Rep. Charlie Stenholm for all the obvious reasons.
#64 was my post. It was incomplete. I asked to have it removed.
Ann Veneman has resigned too!
Yes, I know. My post #65 is the result of an email I sent to a DC inside the beltway type who has his ear to the ground. He gave me a short list of potential replacements for Ann.
Sadly, none are from Iowa. So, I do not have a favorite, and no opinion, altho I know Jim Mosely to be a good guy.
Rumor making the rounds that Bob Dole would be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
..I've had some differences with him in the past, but he went to bat for the Swift Vets, and it was a huge help, IMO.
I read and printed that "Bush is Churchill" essay - have lost track of it for the time being, but certainly not forever. It is a very good (and long) analysis, if it is the one I believe it is. If you still have the link, I would appreciate your posting it in this thread again.
Good start, as usual, Chair. I'm actually getting a bit nervous that a few of the Demodogs are starting to "get it" about their situation. I honestly, now, simply want to see them destroyed a few percent at a time each year, rather than collapse completely yet. The 'Pubbies aren't yet ready for their own internal struggle once the Demodogs are finally dispersed.
Congrats to our boys (and girls) in Iraq for their outstanding work in Fallujah and associated efforts. Keep it up!
Sad, bad story, Kassie. I'm concerned that it may be replayed many times over the coming years.
Thanks for the heads up about the woman prisoner in Fallujah.
The Old Media will be forced to cover this story eventually. It just points up how RIGHT the right voters are about Iraq and terrorism and why we are all afraid for our lives in this REAL war.
I'll pass that along to my "sources" (donning blonde wig and speaking in slightly breathless tones).
Will let you know if anything else surfaces.
Prairie
I am very happy about Colin Powell's service as Secretary of State. If he had been Sec.Defense or any other position, the way he served would not have been appropriate. President Bush placed him absolutely perfectly, and he served well there. I also am very happy to see him go, but not because of how he served.
One very important thing for the LEADER of the country to do is to groom successors for the future positions of the country. President Bush will have more opportunities to do so if most of the Cabinet members are replaced for the second term. This gives them invaluable experience and tests their mettle. The second term is a perfect opportunity to do so, because if absolutely necessary (for example), Colin Powell could step back up to the plate in a pinch and lend assistance.
I thank each and every one of those men and women for their service to our country, even those with whom I disagreed at the time.
I have started early with my daughter (almost 8yo) this weekend in discussing "Peter Principle"s with her. She asked a question about generals and what they can do, and I expanded the discussion easily into all business and bureaucratic organizations, and "rising too high" plays prominently into that subject.
FoxNews did mention it a time or two yesterday. Described her as "mutilated". I hadn't heard anything this morning in followup and haven't had it on since the Powell announcement.
Prairie
Checking in briefly...will look for that essay, & see if I can find it for you later....
Oh my, kassie. How sad. I certainly will be praying for the children.
While Rove is considered the driving force behind Bush's political strategy, Mehlman is widely credited as the organizing genius who turn White House orders into action. From the campaign's headquarters in Arlington, Va., he oversaw an Amway-like political organization that recruited tens of thousands of volunteers, assigned them political tasks and held them accountable.
No prejudice at all in this AP article by Ron Fournier (one of the worst of the worst!).
Congratulations to all you Amway-like workers who helped bring us victory!
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