Peggy Noonan: Way Too Much God (Freepers let's tell her our thoughts)

WSJ ^ | 1/21/05 | Peggy Noonan

[cajungirl]

actually if you leave God out of it {even though our founders didn't}, encouraging freedom and supportiing it and warning tyrants we are watching, is not a bad thing. It is pretty idealistic but also pragmatic. I think GWB truly believe God is involved and exacts certain things from us for our incredibly free country. But even if not inspired by God, what vision he is embracing and leading this country toward is without doubt the most idealistic decent thing I have seen here in years. At least you have to admit he isn't encouraging rampant hedonism, narcissism and isolationism. I can support his vision of our place in the world, think it is worthwhile and good whether I accept his idea about its origins or not. You don't have to be a Christian to think the 10 Commandments are a pretty good idea.

[cajungirl]

Don, we are so in sync it is scary.

[utahguy]

You obviously haven't read enough Peggy Noonan or you wouldn't call her an elitist. Get serious. She's also a Christian. If you'd read her works, you'd know that, too

Sorry, but unless I've gotten her mixed up with someone else - little eastern state middle aged, blond, nasal talking lady - (which could be possible) I distinctly remember her "holier than thou" Look down her nose attitude, right wing or not.

And just because someone says they're a Christian, doesn't mean much (Remember Jim & ol Tammy Fay Baker?) And of course the REVEREND (puke) Jesse Jackson.

Again, I could be wrong, but if it is the one, she rubs me wrong. God bless all

[Blue Highway]

Way To Much God

Matthew 13:49-50 - So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

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I wonder if Peggy will say there is "Way Too Much God" on her day of judgement? There is a place suited for her and her kind.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

" Personally, I have never understood those who think the sun rises and sets on Peggy Noonan. "

World News Tonight was gushing over Noonan's trashing of GW's speech.
Jennings lauded Noonan for her trashing of President Bush's speech.
He included her picture and " over the top " description in quotes-but, he took that quote out of context.
Peggy has been out of step a few times of late, I don't think she can recover from this misstep.
Maureen Dowd better watch her back , Peggy may be gunning for her job.

[little jeremiah]

I should try to find some actual writings by E. Burke; I've just found a few quotes here and there. I have read that his writings and philosophy were an inspiration to many of the founders of this country. I don't know that I have the intellect to read more than a paragraph or few at a time. It's concentrated wisdom.

I am uneducated so whatever little I know is quite spotty.

[Katya]

Weird how so many professed right wingers are dumping on Bush, and the left seems gaga over the idyllic symbolism of the speech.

In my mind, it was a very well delivered speech with a sentiment I share, though not necessarily one I wish to act upon.

[cajungirl]

I beg to disagree,,with the economy, communication and travel having become global, we cannot be isolated, not even if we wanted to.

[Marysecretary]

Besides having a powerful and anointed singing voice and narrative ability, he's got a mighty sweet spirit. I love hearing him.

[Revolting cat!]

(Freepers let's tell her our thoughts)

Thank you Mrs Noonan, you are absolutely correct!

[ArGee]

In case nobody has told you yet, the quote is attributed to George W. Bush in his inaugural address.

Shalom.

[little jeremiah]

Ah, I finally figured it out, but thanks. I don't have TV, so I didn't see the address.

And I've been *very* busy and the old laptop is fractious, so I haven't been on FR that much lately.

Very good line.