[Uncle Miltie]

Amen.

[snopercod]

Having not much cared for President Bushs' speeches in the past, I was pleasantly surprised with this one.

He only used the word "democracy" once, but used "liberty" nine times by my count.

He seemed like a different person today.

[djreece]

I am glad so many liked the speech so much, but I found myself quite underwhelmed, particularly compared to his first inaugural address and his speech to Congress after September 11th and when I consider these historic times in which we live.

In regard to the reference to the Koran, I do think the correct choice would have been not to mention it. I doubt anyone would have thought anything of it. But the way he mentioned it was a slap in the face to every American who has suffered at the hands of those who follow Islam.

[snowsislander]

This is a fine speech on a most appropriate theme.

And I am ever so thankful that this task has fallen on President Bush, and not on Senator Kerry.

[Momaw Nadon]

This is one of the greatest inaugural addresses ever!

[RichardAubrey]

I am sure the liberal will trash the speech, but it remarkably similar to JFK's:


"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

[Spiff]

In America's ideal of freedom, the public interest depends on private character - on integrity, and tolerance toward others, and the rule of conscience in our own lives. Self-government relies, in the end, on the governing of the self. That edifice of character is built in families, supported by communities with standards, and sustained in our national life by the truths of Sinai, the Sermon on the Mount, the words of the Koran, and the varied faiths of our people. Americans move forward in every generation by reaffirming all that is good and true that came before - ideals of justice and conduct that are the same yesterday, today, and forever.

I'm sorry President Bush, but I beg to differ.

The words of the Koran led to 9/11. Period. To equate the Ten Commandments and the Holy Bible with the book that inspired the attack on America on 9/11 is reprehensible. To pretend that the words of the Koran are somehow beneficial to America is delusional. Damn your incessant pandering.

[Right_in_Virginia]

BUMP for later.

[iconoclast]

I'm anxious to find out who wrote it.

[rwfromkansas]

"Not because we consider ourselves a chosen nation; God moves and chooses as He wills."

Did you catch this? Interesting assertion of God's sovereignty and humility as well.

[Hildy]

Here's what a wonderful boss of mine told me once about the difference between a manager and a leader:

A manager will guide you through a thick forest by cutting the trees with a machete and instruct you to follow.

A leader will find the tallest tree, climb to the top and tell you which direction to go.

[jonestown]

Two mentions of democracy, none of our Republic, -- or of our Constitution.

-- Bummer.

[Dont_Tread_On_Me_888]

"Liberty for all does not mean independence from one another."

Before I blow a gasket, can anyone put a positive spin on this frightening sentence?

[liveandletlive]

Since when did W become an interventionist liberal? Let's stop the nation building and focus on our own darn country.

[America's Resolve]

Bump for later! Heard it. GREAT STUFF!

[GVnana]

Here is a beautiful pdf version of the text. Enjoy! http://www.gop.com/media/PDFs/inauguraladdress.pdf

[an italian]

There is no justice without freedom, and there can be no human rights without human liberty.

I adore this speech.

Italy will stand with who defends Freedom forever!!