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A Few of FR's Finest Every Day....03-30-05..Democrats still unhinged over Schiavo case
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Posted on 03/30/2005 10:58:15 PM PST by dutchess
Edited on 03/30/2005 11:07:43 PM PST by Lead Moderator.
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Democrats still unhinged over Schiavo case
by JohnHuang2
In a sign of how unhinged liberals have all become over Terri, I just finished reading the gazillionth story about how unhinged the GOP has become over Terri. And about the joys of starving to death, the hottest new craze sweeping the Nation magazine. (The incredible thrill of going malnourished never leaves you.) Millions of Zimbabweans live on the brink of starvation, so they've never had it so good. Yet, fact is, it is illegal to starve a cow, which is precisely why it's illegal to stop feeding Michael Moore. Renowned medical professionals like Robert Wexler, who has diagnosed Terri from the studios of CNN, says her case isn't unique, that there are hundreds of thousands of cases like hers, where government decides to withhold food and water -- but enough about the Sudan.
Liberals, trying to win their noble life-and-death fight to keep Terri from being fed, offer a motley of asinine reasons the Asinine Party says justifies killing Terri (then getting her registered to vote). If I get the gist of their "argument," they say Terri's incapable of feeling pain, so they give her morphine to ease the tremendous euphoria of dehydrating to death which you couldn't do to ol' Barney no matter how 'slow' ol' Barney gets but Terri is not a Scottish terrier so there's no need to treat her humanely. Besides, she's been dead for 15 years, so you don't want to hurt her by doing things like keeping her alive through artificial means like food and water which prolong her suffering since she's unconscious and people in a 'Persistent Vegetative State' feel no pain or suffering, which means Terri's just a corpse, so Michael's marriage to her is alive and his efforts to end the corpse's life shows that he honors the sanctity of marriage. Michael says Terri has spent the last 15 years dead so it's time to let her die. And time for her parents to 'honor' their daughter's wish -- dying at the hands of her loving husband who found another honey after she became ill. It takes a 'right-wing' fanatic to think the philandering cad's priorities are not in Terri's best interest.
Such clear, coherent thinking is also amply displayed by Andrew Sullivan in his latest piece, cryptically titled, Terri is the dying martyr the Republican right can use. Regarding the killing of a disabled woman, Sullivan goes straight to the heart of the problem: People who go to church. And vote.
"Those of us who long worried that unleashing religious fundamentalism into the bloodstream of American politics would lead to disaster can feel only that our fears have now come true," writes Sullivan, his jaws shivering, his body trembling with horror. Our society prides itself as open and tolerant. So why do we let people like Jerry Falwell vote? Religious fundamentalists, using secret infrared rays, have taken control of the GOP, Congress, and the Presidency, Sullivan writes, gasping for breath. With their nifty wireless remotes, they got Congress and the President to intervene in a family matter -- in effect, giving "government" a "final say" in decisions which belong to private individuals, such as judge George Greer. It "strikes me as grossly inappropriate," notes Sullivan, adding: "You want proof that the religious right runs the Republican Party?"
But then, in paragraph #18 of Sullivan's piece, we learn that the Prez, rather than being under the control of pro-life 'fanatics' as he had been in the preceding 17 paragraphs, is really a pro-death fanatic who "signed countless death warrants as governor of Texas, with the most cursory of legal reviews." So, Bush is a pro-life fanatic and a pro-death fanatic meddling in a judge's decision to pull Terri's feeding tube -- a decision upheld by the U.S. Supremes, half of whom are on feeding tubes.
(Liberals insist there was no justification for intervention by Republicans in Congress, pointing to federal courts which reviewed the case to make sure judge Greer was right in ruling Terri's brain to be only three-fifths human.)
Greer determined that Terri would want to dehydrate based on the Clear and Convincing standard of hear-say table-talk. Terri's still alive after going without food and water for almost two weeks -- that's how badly she wanted to die.
Dr. Bernadine Healy, professor, cardiologist and former Director of the Institutes of Health, told Hardball Tuesday that "in terms of a quality of mercy in this case, I do not believe that it has occurred at the level of giving (Terri) a fair medical examination. I'm speaking about her as a patient; I'm not speaking about her as a law case; I'm not speaking about her at the Supreme Court. I'm talking about the fact that no one should die without a state-of-the-art medical evaluation. (Terri) did not have a doctor evaluating her since 2002. The most recent neurologist to see her said she thought she was not a vegetable."
Yet, "When I saw" Terri, with her sunken eyes, parched skin, seared lips, caked mouth and swollen tongue, "she looked beautiful," George Felos told reporters Saturday. "In all the years I've seen Mrs. Schiavo," she's never looked better than after a week of dehydrating. He said that what he saw, as her nose bled, bladder burned and brain cells dried out, was the "look of beauty". Since this little sick maggot is Michael's insane lawyer, I presume Michael also thinks now that his wife is in the process of being drained of body fluid in that wonderful slaughter house called a 'hospice', she's never looked hotter. (Felos is so fascinated with death, he calls visits to the cemetery, 'Happy Hour'. In the morning, happiness is coffee, eggs, sausage and the obits.) Killing the brain-damaged, the mentally impaired, the disabled, the 'undesirables', the unborn -- Hitler would be a Democrat today.
Anyway, that's...
My two cents
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To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
Right on John. I couldn't have said it better myself.
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posted on
03/31/2005 5:21:26 AM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: dutchess
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posted on
03/31/2005 5:27:47 AM PST
by
shezza
To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Billie; Aeronaut; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...
March 31, 2005
Wise Behavior
David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved wisely. . . . And he was accepted in the sight of all the people. -1 Samuel 18:5
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Four times in 1 Samuel 18, the writer tells us that David "behaved wisely" (vv.5,14,15,30). In fact, he behaved "more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name became highly esteemed" (v.30). The phrase "highly esteemed" suggests an unusual respect. David was honored by all the people, but more significantly he was highly respected by those in Saul's court who were impressed by his noble character. As Christians come to know Jesus through obedience to His Word, they will begin to display qualities of character that set them apart from others, for true wisdom is to live like Christ. It is more than common sense; it is uncommon behavior. James said, "The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy" (3:17). This gracious way of making our way through the world can come only "from above." David's experience can be our experience. God's promise to him is also true for believers today. He said, "I will instruct you [cause you to be wise] and teach you in the way you should go" (Psalm 32:8). Are we learning to behave wisely? -David Roper
Be like Jesus, this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long! I would be like Jesus. -Rowe © 1912, 1940, The Rodeheaver Co.
Our character is only as strong as our behavior.
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posted on
03/31/2005 5:44:22 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( Our character is only as strong as our behavior.)
To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
Wonderful, wonderful thread.
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posted on
03/31/2005 6:03:29 AM PST
by
syriacus
(Liberals + logic - these two don't mix. Post kindly + carry a BIG font. We musn't starve bulimics)
To: The Mayor
Our character is only as strong as our behavior.Thanks, Mayor, for today's devotion. I shall try even harder today to have my behaviour match what I want my character to be. Bless ya!
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posted on
03/31/2005 6:05:02 AM PST
by
shezza
To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
Thank you both! This is so hard.
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posted on
03/31/2005 6:08:04 AM PST
by
DollyCali
( Teri..;We Care !!!)
To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
Thanks for your thread today.
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posted on
03/31/2005 6:34:49 AM PST
by
iceskater
("Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." - Kipling)
To: All
Just being reported, Terry has just passed into the arms of our Savior.
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posted on
03/31/2005 6:55:37 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( Our character is only as strong as our behavior.)
To: dutchess
Good morning, ((dutchess)). Very good essay by John, as usual. Hope you all have a great day, in spite of all the 'ugly' things going on in the world.
Special prayers for Pope John Paul, President Bush, and Terri and her family.
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posted on
03/31/2005 6:56:47 AM PST
by
Texagirl4W
(Father, bless the person reading this in whatever it is that You know they are needing this day!)
To: The Mayor
Good morning, Mayor. It's so good to be back reading FR again. I don't think I can ever catch up from being absent last week. Have a great day.
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posted on
03/31/2005 6:58:11 AM PST
by
Texagirl4W
(Father, bless the person reading this in whatever it is that You know they are needing this day!)
To: Liberal_Ike
You are comparing an innocent, disbled woman who is not sick or terminally ill and who has committed no crime with murderers? You are obviously confused.
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posted on
03/31/2005 6:59:11 AM PST
by
Lancey Howard
(....tick.... tick.... tick.... tick....)
To: Texagirl4W
It is good to see you back..
A whole week is very tough to catch up on..
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posted on
03/31/2005 7:07:39 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( Our character is only as strong as our behavior.)
To: Lexinom; dutchess; JohnHuang2; Donaeus; Billie; ST.LOUIE1; Dubya; Diver Dave; EmilyGeiger; ...
I'm posting something I posted late on yesterday's thread
Some here have already read it but I think it bears repeating.
I need to say this
Ive been troubled by this for quite a while now, its not just the Terri Schiavo matter
Nor is it even all the trash people are hurling at both Governor Bush and President Bush as though they think they could've done something to save Terri by merely snapping their fingers and abra ca- dabra hey presto! Its done!
It don't work that way! Get your noses out of those fantasy novels!
I really am annoyed that these two gentlemen of MORAL fortitude and COURAGE of their convictions, their love of GOD and country make them great men. Now Ive read every comment questioning both these traits Ive mentioned above. Ive heard them from posters on every thread on Free Republic; Ive heard radio and TV talk show hosts as well, speaking of these two as well as the State and Federal legislatures not doing enough, accusing them of caving in to the likes of Judge Greer and the pro-death idiots out there.
Now, Im not as bothered by that as what Im witnessing happening to this forum and certain thread were I even see people who were close friends arguing and bickering amongst themselves either about what subjects are appropriate for certain threads or even how to deal with disruptors who are insistent on making their views known and basically ruining an otherwise fun and relaxing thread thats not supposed to be a political thread.
It seams, though, that any positive thread, especially one about the President are the most desirable targets for these trolls; and Heaven help anyone who goes on any of the thread bashing Bush (and some that arent) with anything positive to say about either him or his brother in Florida.
This issue about Terri Schiavo as well as the one about the Illegal immigrants seems to have divided us all up.
hmm, isnt this just what those who seek to harm our country want?
As for Republicans and other conservatives becoming divided in their views, isnt this what the liberals and the Democrats want?
Im scarred for this country, I really am! I mean I dread to think what would happen if Terri Dies
Does this mean evil would have won?
Will this mean the destruction of all we hold dear?
Is life that expendable and cheap?
Im begging all who read this post, PLEASE! PLEASE!, Cant we put away our petty differences and agree to disagree on different issues and RESPECT the views and opinions of others!
Let us pray for Terri Schiavo and her parents and siblings, and pray for the President and for the Governor of Florida
And most especially for our country and for Free Republic and all who post and lurk on all the threads
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posted on
03/31/2005 7:08:30 AM PST
by
Pippin
To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dansangel; Billie; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...
REST IN PEACE TERRI
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posted on
03/31/2005 7:09:12 AM PST
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dutchess
To: Pippin
((((pippin))))) I agree sweet pippin.
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posted on
03/31/2005 7:10:09 AM PST
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dutchess
To: dutchess
Now she's in a safe place, in the arms of Jesus!
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posted on
03/31/2005 7:11:09 AM PST
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Pippin
To: dutchess
May God rest her soul and bring justice to All.
To: Pippin; All
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posted on
03/31/2005 7:11:37 AM PST
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dutchess
To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
Thank you for another excellent essay.
A wise decision to not include graphics this time, dutchess, IMO.
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posted on
03/31/2005 7:12:40 AM PST
by
Diver Dave
(Stay Prayed Up)
To: dutchess
God give Terri peace!
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posted on
03/31/2005 7:16:31 AM PST
by
luvie
(Freedom is on the march. Freedom is the birthright and deep desire of every human soul.GWB 3-29-05)
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