A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...07-08-04...Wow...What A Nice Birthday Gift for Bush

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Wow -- What A Nice Birthday Gift For Bush

by JohnHuang2

If I may, I'd like to open this new Documentary of mine with a few observations. First of all, did you notice the image he projected throughout? It was one of sheer arrogance. I mean, the guy actually thinks he's president. He dismissed the proceedings blithely as nothing but theater to help Bush's reelection. He insisted Bush is the real criminal here. His words were pure demagoguery. And bombast. With those bags under his eyes, he looked gawd-awful, too -- like some hobo who'd been sleeping under a bridge. He looked scrawny and haggard. Yet, he was pompous and condescending -- he came across as a real snob. He was patronizing. He loved to talk down. And being disdainful, as if others were beneath him or somehow unworthy. Unfreakin' believable. What a piece of work!

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But enough on John Kerry.

So, Democrat presidential hopeful John Kerry (clinically proven to kill votes by millions on eye contact) has finally chosen a running mate (somebody finally said 'yes'), choosing John Edwards (you may have heard of him), Democrat Senator from North Carolina. (A Senator/Senator, John/John ticket. Now tell me this isn't thinking out of the box). The move to pick a running mate takes a load off Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond, allowing them to spend more time at the rest home. (Even Michael Moore can now go back to being just a regular mental patient). The selection of Edwards for Veep makes the Kerry-Edwards ticket a virtual shoo-in for second place this November. (A Gigolo/Shyster ticket does wonders for the party's image problems, too).

Though some election experts say Edwards -- or practically anyone Kerry may have picked for Veep after McCain turned down the job -- comes across as second choice, the Kerryites strongly deny ever actually making a formal offer to McCain, blaming leaks from the Bush camp as the reason McCain rejected their formal offer. (In fairness, there could be another, more logical explanation: Kerry actually did decide to make a formal offer, before he decided against it). Besides, Kerry always had Edwards on a short leash, er, short list of candidates for Veep.

The announcement comes as the Kerry campaign reports having raised a total so far of over $175 million. (Kerry's campaign has raised so much money, rumblings have begun he may marry the thing).

So why pick Edwards and not, say, Mr. Eyebrows (Dick Gephardt)? In Kerry's view, the former ambulance-chaser has the most important qualification -- he polls better than Gephardt for Veep choice. The only downside to Edwards is that he lacks the second most important qualification: Ability to step into the top job if Kerry can't perform his job as president. (Which, in Kerry's case, means the moment Kerry's sworn in as president). Edwards -- a hairspray away from the presidency? Reporter Donald Lambro of the Washington Times notes that even Edwards' "home-state supporters acknowledge his background leaves something to be desired in a vice president, let alone a potential president. In their minds, his strengths lay elsewhere..." (such as doing those Breck Girl commercials?)

On the other hand, Lambro adds, "no one in (Kerry's) high command doubts (Edwards) has the political skills to energize the party." (During the primaries, Edwards' political skills so energized the party that he energized all the way to first place finish in one primary, in neighboring South Carolina, besting political titans like Al Sharpton and Howard Dean, even edging out that all-time favorite of Southerners, Massachusetts' John Kerry. (Elsewhere, Edwards went on to rack up an impressive string of distant second and third and fourth place finishes after almost everyone else dropped out). Edwards. Great campaigner. Just couldn't drum up many votes. But it all comes back to the bottom line. Which is? The problem with choosing Edwards is that he doesn't bring balance to the ticket. It lacks that certain diversity every ticket should have: At least one candidate qualified to be president.

Then again, experts say, with Edwards you've got personality, charisma, vigor, youth, ability to connect -- someone who actually looks and acts human. What an incredible contrast to his opponent! His opponent John Kerry.

Democrats say it's silly to think the party needed an 'exciting' Veep pick like Edwards to rally the party faithful, noting that President George W. Bush has already done that. (That's why every top Democrat and his sister said Edwards would be a strong addition to the ticket, noting he would do wonders to rally the party faithful). They also note how pre-handover news had dragged Bush's poll numbers down. (Yes -- way, way down ... as far down as Kerry's level). But can the Breck Girl smile into the camera and tell voters convincingly that he told two friends how he got his thick, shiny, bouncy hair from Heinz ketchup, and urge 'em to tell two friends who will tell two friends who will tell two friends . . . ? And will this give Metrosexual Kerry a thick, shiny, easy-to-manage bounce in the polls, or will the flowing locks of the Breck Girl keep the race locked in a dead-heat?

Republican reaction to the Veep pick was swift. (I was so excited when I heard the announcement, I burst out the front door and frantically ran up and down the sidewalk dozens of times. Then I woke up). The GOP aims to discredit Edwards, untested on national security, by painting him as untested on national security, mulling whether a one-term feather-weight like Edwards might provoke Cheney in debate into crude outbursts -- outbursts of laughter. (Kerry says Edwards is the most qualified and experienced man for the job, and that looks, money and charisma had nothing to do with it -- take it from a Gigolo! Next he'll tell us he married Teresa for brains and beauty).

But even some Democrats are worried about Edwards -- that he might've not been the strongest pick. Did you hear what one Democrat -- a former rival in the primaries, no less -- told CNN off the record? He said this about Edwards' preparedness and gravitas: "You have to decide, in looking at the records between us, who do you think can stand up to George Bush? Who do you think has the capacity to convince the nation that we as Democrats have the ability to lead the world and make us safer?" He added sarcastically that "I don't know if John Edwards was out of diapers (during Vietnam) or not ..." Oh wait -- that was John Kerry speaking glowingly of Edwards back in January.

The scene Tuesday morning in Pittsburgh where Kerry made the announcement was quite remarkable, though. "I am determined that we reach out . . . that we speak to the heart of America," Kerry told a crowd of supporters. Picking Edwards is Kerry's way of showing he's serious about reaching out -- a privileged billionaire reaching out to a less privileged millionaire. Very touching. (Who says Kerry's out of touch with average, everyday yacht owners?) In Kerry-Edwards, I'm grabbed by this very stirring, tear-jerking portrait of two Americas: Rich and filthy rich. The haves and the haves in-a-half -- all coming together, finally. Quite moving, isn't it?

So, can the dour, sulky, grim, boring, sullen liberal from Massachusetts ride Edwards' boyish looks all the way to the White House? Experts say Edwards, who ran for president when he realized voters in North Carolina would not re-elect him, can help broaden the ticket's appeal in the South, like with voters in North Carolina. (Al Gore swept a bunch of Southern states, remember? I don't either). You know, come to think of it, picking Edwards was a nice -- very, very nice -- Birthday gift for Bush. Thank you, Kerry -- how thoughtful!

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And Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

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[dutchess]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[dutchess]

Yeeeeaaaaaaahhhhh

It's Thursday at the Finest and that means John's 2cents. Let's get ready for a bumpy ride....(and alot more fun from our favorite resident author....)

Yeeehaaahhhhh

[Mo1]

1st???

[Diver Dave]

All Right! It's now official. The presstitutes have got two, count 'em, one, two johns. No arrests are expected according to vice officers

John, let's see now, July to November, equals 16 weeks of material to write about. This is gonna be so much fun.

I like the graphic layout you created dutchess. johnjohn will fight til November for face time in front of the cameras.

Make-up! We need make-up over here!

[Mo1]

Picking Edwards is Kerry's way of showing he's serious about reaching out -- a privileged billionaire reaching out to a less privileged millionaire. Very touching. (Who says Kerry's out of touch with average, everyday yacht owners?)

ROFL!!!

BRAVO!!!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Dutchess.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Thursday !

[MeekOneGOP]

November 2nd, the two Johns will flush themselves.

I borrowed the photoshop pic from Freeper farfromhome (my caption. Click on the pic!):

Kerry: "I want to kiss you, Johnny."

Edwards: "Go for it, Johnny."

Edwards: "Your mouthwash just ain't cuttin' it!!"

[The Mayor]

July 8, 2004

Inner Strength

Read: Ephesians 3:14-21

[I pray] that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man. —Ephesians 3:16

Bible In One Year: Job 36-37; Acts 15:22-41

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A large company uses suction to extract contaminating substances from steel drums. Powerful pumps draw the materials out of the barrels, but the workers must carefully regulate the force of these pumps. If they take out too much air, the drums will collapse like paper cups, because the outer pressure will exceed the inner pressure.

Likewise, when adversity and hardship come into our lives, God must empower us from within or we will be unable to withstand the pressures from without. True, we get solid support from loved ones and Christian friends, but it is our spiritual inner man,“strengthened with might through His Spirit”(Ephesians 3:16), that sustains us and keeps us from crumpling.

The Holy Spirit works to strengthen us and renew our minds as we read the Bible and pray. If we neglect the Scriptures, seldom talk with the Lord, and stop fellowshiping with other believers, we’ll grow weak and vulnerable. Then we will be unable to withstand the pressures of temptation or trouble.

Let’s ask the Lord to develop our inner strength so that when life’s blows and burdens press upon us we will not cave in. —Dave Egner

Help us, O Lord, when troubles come
To trust Your Word and not succumb,
And help us not to turn aside
But in Your strength and love abide. —D. De Haan

The power of Christ within you is greater than the pressure of troubles around you.

[Conspiracy Guy]

The power of Christ within you is greater than the pressure of troubles around you.

Simple but powerfully true.

[Aquamarine]

Bravo! Very well done you two.
Dutchess this has to be your best presentation so far.

[Pippin]

Howdy (((Dutchess)))!

[Temple Owl]

Happy July 8 Freepers everywhere. Thanks for another great job dutchess and John.

[dutchess]

Quick in and out...busy work day. Let the fun begin!!!

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess or Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OhioWfan...................son mystery-ak......son, husband Gogrammy.............grandson Inspectorette................son Blessed American........nephew Slip18........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy.....2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiance weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.........cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon..........son-in-law BeforeISleep.................son kimmie7.....................brother Armymarinemom..........3 sons LadyX.....................grandson fawn796...................nephew Dubya.......................nephew StarCMC...................brother ValerieUSA................2 sons Lakeside....................2 sons Spruce...................daughter Philman_36............2 nephews american_ranger.............son Warrior Nurse........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly.......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk.......................... active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL............active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding......active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God..................active duty Q6-God.................twin brother Veloxherc...............actuve duty

Maigrey.....................cousin WVNan....................friend's son ladtx..........................2 sons Mama_Bear..............2 nephews gator girl..................husband severa.............husband, brother Hostel........................cousin MozartLover............son, nephew LBGA.............................son katykelly......................son cookcounty...................son SpookBrat....nephew, cousin Doug from Upland.....son-in-law Himyar......................son boxerblues............... sons the piper...................son sheeza................husband kemathen7............husband Tiffee4Bob..........boyfriend deadhead..................cousin JimRobinson.......2 nephews TexKat.............son, step-son RoseinRoseBear.cousin's hubby Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel......................niece Donaeus....................nephew dixiesass..................nephew BeAllYouCanBe............son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn....................2 sons homeschoolmama.........nephew kneezles.......................son Redhead.........stepdaughter Redhead..step-grdaughter's fiance Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...niece Atomic Conspiracy...nephew SunflowerGal..........grandson visualops..................cousin Alouette......................son mrstank......................husband MrsMike31................husband

[jwfiv]

Miss D, Miss Billie, Mr. JohnHuang2 ... thank you all ... a delightul and upifiting way to start the day

"A Gigolo/Shyster ticket does wonders for the party's image problems, too." ... too funny, appropos and true.

These JohnJohns will crash just like the other one. They've lost track of the horizon and are already in their downward spiral.

Mindful of Kerry and his new puppy, I wish all the Finest a very good hair day ... )

Meanwhile, here's a pic of a genuine guy, no metrosexual he.

[Pippin]

Hi, (((JW)))!

President Bush will make short work of those "Johnnys" come lately! :O)

[jwfiv]

Hey, Piippin ... yes, I agree ... Dubya will stomp them but goooooooood.

[Pippin]

YEP!

[Libertina]

Thanks for that wonderful party photo! Looks like our President had a great celebration! :)