[Mikmur]

I cannot believe that a non-liberal would bash this speech. Perhaps she is just not comfortable with God herself. She surely need not be embarrassed for the President, he can handle himself. As for the ending; isn't it accepted that America was founded under God to spread freedom and liberty, both religious and economic? Ms Noonan did us a disservice her by giving fuel to the anti-American, anti-religious zealots in our country.

[lugsoul]

"I cannot believe that a non-liberal would bash this speech."

Here's a hint: Using American power to dictate the governmental structure of other sovereign nations is not a "conservative" idea...

[Dustbunny]

Peggy Noonan: Way Too Much God

No it wasn't!

[EdJay]

"Perhaps she is just not comfortable with God herself."

Peggy Noonan not comfortable with God? She's an extremely religious person herself, a very devout Catholic, and she has often expressed her religious convictions in her writings, so that is NOT the explanation.

I have a different take: She's probably miffed because she didn't get to write or at least contribute to the speech!!!

[hardworking]

Dear Ms. Noonan,
As an intellectual 'leader' in our community, could you please define for me what 'too much' God is? Would 'too much God' mean that you should only breathe between the hours of 6 am and 12 noon and then He can take some time off so that you don't experience 'too much' God? Or, maybe you should ask Him to not overdo it with 'too much' God the next time you have a near miss in heavy traffic. Hm-m-m-m, sure am interested in when you believe you have 'too much' God in your life. Thanks in advance for the edificaiton.

[jocon307]

I wish I had the energy to write down all the names of those who resonded to this thread, but I don't.

The responses on Opinion Journal are FINALLY up, 7 pm eastern time. Most of the responders agree with most of us here. Others, understandably, accuse Noonan of stupidity (or worse) for foisting this maniac who now frightens her onto the public. She did take a leave to help elect Bush, and indeed his lack of nuance did not bother her at that time.

She had one person happy and willing to read her again; this gain was off-set by another swearing her off. Many cited what I heard on the radio (and this thread?) today, that she was fine with the speech when she commented on it on TV last night.

Anyway, interesting reading, and a fine kerfuffle!

Now, back to read "Best of the Web Today".

[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.

[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.

[Revolting cat!]

(Freepers let's tell her our thoughts)

Thank you Mrs Noonan, you are absolutely correct!