Cokie Roberts speaks at commencement

Marquette Tribune ^ | May 27, 2005 | Andrew Johnson

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"Nothing binds us together except our government," she said.

Really?

[No Longer Free State]

the need for social justice values "which are the touchstones of a Jesuit education" and civility in government is great due to increasing political partisanship.

Surely she's not suggesting mixing religious values with government work? Oh, say it isn't so!

[Spok]

"Nothing binds us together except our government," she said."

With chains, if she had her way.

[RightWhale]

So she hasn't been reading the best political science writers. She is still the best, most balanced, and fair of the Leftist journalists.

[LibFreeOrDie]

"Social justice" = Euphemism for socialism.

"Professional politician": There should be no such thing as a professional politician. Term limits!

[rcocean]

Kookie Roberts is another example of a TV made celebrity.

Like loudmouth "Yosemite" Sam Donaldson, some Exec at ABC decided she was worthy of being on TV 20 years ago. As a result, we now have to listen to her every opinion.

I can think 12 people in real life - who are not on TV - who are more intelligent and have more insight into National politics.

She's a creation of television, like Sally Jesse Raphael.

[Tallguy]

Government, Roberts said, is the one institution that can serve as a unifying tool in a time when the country lacks a common experience, language and history.

Cokie goes to a Jesuit University and says this?

"Nothing binds us together except our government," she said.

What an idiot. She really believes this drivel.

[RoseofTexas]

What! no right wing protesters to interrupt this lying witch's sermon??

[RightWhale]

Maybe she doesn't have more insight into things, but she seems to have access to decisionmakers.

[CaptainMorgantown]

She is still the best, most balanced, and fair of the Leftist journalists.

I agree with you. While I disagree with most of what she says, she usually offers up her incorrect thoughts in a civilized and genial fashion. She doesn't deny her biases, and she seldom resorts to name-calling.

[CO Gal]

Was "Cokie" a nick-name from college??

[rcocean]

It helps when you are:

1) Liberal
2) Married to a former NYT reporter
3) Daughter of a former Democrat Speaker of the House
4) Sister of a Democrat Activist.

[Archon of the East]

The fact that governmental institutions are increasing their ethnic and gender diversity "is an even greater reason to have respect for them," she said.

You would think these nitwits would come to realize that it's not race, gender, and diversity that bond people it's common beliefs, values, and most importantly morals. How many more multicultural experiments have to die a horrid death before the liberal progressives realize diversity along these lines causes hatred and intolerance not harmony. Nobody can be this stupid, so one can only assume it's a more calculated position for reasons of power.

[Fledermaus]

Government, Roberts said, is the one institution that can serve as a unifying tool in a time when the country lacks a common experience, language and history.

Of course Kookie, after you leftists DESTROYED our common experience, language and rewrite history.

[Fledermaus]

Oh...P.S. Cokie - our hatred for you leftist and your drivel bind us together pretty well!

[what's up]

At least she's pro-life.

[RightWhale]

Granted, a lot of doors were open to her. We should all be so fortunate, but it is good that she made something of it, and with style.

[righttackle44]

I get the impression that she's so hysterical that, if her girdle snapped, she'd wipe up three states.

[MarcusTulliusCicero]

That's why she went to a Jesuit school to say it. Not much to do with religion there!

[perfect stranger]

Thank you for addressing that point.