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A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...12/15/05....Dems to U.S. Troops: It's not too late to lose!
JohnHuang2;dutchess | johnhuang2

Posted on 12/15/2005 6:46:49 AM PST by dutchess



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Dems to U.S. Troops: It's not too late to lose! But time's running out

by JohnHuang2

Reuters reports that "President George W. Bush faces a critical test this week with Iraqi elections that mark a defining moment in his campaign to convince Americans to support his Iraq war strategy."


Iraqi elections. Bush faces "critical test." When I read this, I thought to myself that although no one can ever know for sure what voters will do, I have no doubt Bush will be re-elected. Oops! Correction: Bush is not on the ballot. But he may as well be, the way this week's elections are being depicted. Same ol', 'Bush's finished . . . he's following in daddy's footsteps . . . watch him get flung out on his ears!' crap the MSM kept feeding us before Bush gave horseface a good horsewhipping on Election Day.
The critical problem Bush's media enemies face this week in Iraq is the same problem they faced throughout last year's presidential campaign: They don't have a candidate. The idea they're going to win this war in Iraq against Bush is just plain wrong. Not with Zarqawi as the "face" of the "opposition". Now, had the liberal media chosen someone else to champion, someone a tad less inclined to blow up weddings for kicks, who knows.
Oh, sure, Zarqawi could win in a walk in Hollywood, but in Iraq, not a snowball's chance (though I think a final Zogby poll has Zarqawi getting 311 electoral votes). Which is why you won't see any Iraqi politician happy to be seen with Zarqawi. Gets snubbed even by Sunni politicians. No heavy campaign schedule for Zarqawi, who, like Cindy Sheehan, calls the elections a Bush-neocon-Zionist plot.
But it's more than just about personalities and candidates. It's about the power of an idea. The idea of liberty. Freedom. Democracy. Self-government.
Bush faced a "critical test" last January with Iraqi elections to pick a provisional, interim government. "Analysts" dismissed as fantasy the possibility that Iraqis would turn out to vote in large numbers for Bush's Neocon Junta. The polling places will be deserted. Too much violence. Iraqis won't dare cross Zarqawi. Those who dare vote will be blown to bits. Then there will be a civil war!
Didn't turn out that way. Iraqis went to the polls in mammoth numbers to vote for Bush's "crusader conspiracy." Violence was minimal. The widely reported civil war failed to materialize. The January 30 elections were dubbed the Purple Finger Revolution. It was the power of ideas at work. As Bush says, the desire for liberty and human freedom is universal. Millions of Iraqi voters had proven him right that day.
"Analysts" then said: Ah, the vote was the easy part! Now comes the "real challenge."


Bush faced a "critical test" after the provisional government was elected. The job of the provisional government was to write a governing constitution, and have it ready for a nationwide referendum by October 15. "Analysts" dismissed as neocon fantasy the possibility Iraqis would reach a consensus on a new document. Iraqis are too divided. Kurds will never agree with Sunnis, Sunnis will never agree with Shi'ites on language. Then there will be a civil war!
Well, again, didn't turn out that way. Kurds, Shi'ites and Sunnis set aside their differences long enough to reach a consensus on language.
"Analysts" then said: Ah, writing the constitution -- easy part! Now comes the "real challenge."
Bush faced a "critical test" in the October 15 referendum. "Analysts" dismissed as fantasy the possibility Iraqi voters would endorse the new constitution. Sunnis will vote it down by large enough margins and in enough provinces to defeat it. Then there will be a civil war!
Needless to say, didn't turn out that way. The constitution got a sizable vote of confidence from Iraqi voters. Turnout was higher than expected. The widely reported bloodbath failed to materialize.
"Analysts" had a ready explanation: Ah, the referendum -- easy part! Now comes the "real challenge."
So now we come to this week's landmark election. Iraqis will be choosing the first freely-elected four-year government in their nation's history. Campaign posters everywhere. Roughly 500 parties and alliances. About 7,700 candidates, each vying for a seat in parliament. Sunnis boycotted the January elections. They won't be boycotting this one. Turnout could be as high as 70%.
So far this year, in two successful national elections, Iraqis have proven Bush right, Democrats wrong. Democracy in the Middle East. No wonder Democrats can't stop shrieking about "prisoner abuse" -- how U.S. troops are "mistreating" their guys.
The MSM effort to buck up the terrorists and give them the hope that by bravely blowing up weddings and schools they would drive out the U.S. has failed. And backfired. It's increasingly clear Zarqawi lacks a coherent plan for success!
Here at home, Democrats are more split on Iraq than ever. Split down the middle. Half of the party wants quick surrender, the other half says wait another 6 months, then surrender. (Dems to U.S. troops: It's not too late to lose -- but time is running out!)
And Bush is on a roll. He's back on offense, delivering a series of speeches as only a visionary can deliver. Bush is a bold, hard-charging leader who challenges the status quo and who never backpedals. Even in the darkest hours, Bush never backpedaled. This President doesn't know the meaning of the word. There's no question who commands the stage, who's setting the agenda. Shrewd, quick witted, resourceful and clever, Bush keeps beating the Democrats at their game.


On Thursday, we'll be witnessing another giant step towards freedom in the Middle East, and another major blow to freedom's enemies. God bless our President, God bless our troops, and God bless the United States of America!
Anyway, that's...

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1 posted on 12/15/2005 6:46:53 AM PST by dutchess
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; Dan Lacey; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...


It's Thursday at the Finest... As history is being made in Iraq we're taking a temporary break from our Christmas festivities to read Johns2cents about this historic day!!!! ENJOY!!!!!

2 posted on 12/15/2005 6:52:36 AM PST by dutchess
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To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
Hi, (((DUTCHESS))))!

HI, ((((JH2)))))!

Another great one!

3 posted on 12/15/2005 6:58:23 AM PST by Pippin (God bless America)
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To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
Excellent thread! Thanks :)

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4 posted on 12/15/2005 7:01:27 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: dutchess

That was very well written, John Huang 2. I have to agree with all you said. The elections are the telling point of our being over there. They evidently are a smashing success, which no doubt infuriates the Bush haters. Makes my day.


5 posted on 12/15/2005 7:01:52 AM PST by Old Grumpy
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To: dutchess
Hey Reid, you got that stat wrong. Bush isn't 0-3, he is 3-0!

Specifically:

In 2000 - BUSH WINS! George W. Bush is elected the 43rd President of the United States.

In 2004 - BUSH WINS! George W. Bush is re-elected to a second term as President of the United States.

In 2005 - BUSH WINS! Iraqi citizens are allowed to vote in their own Government.
6 posted on 12/15/2005 7:07:17 AM PST by Eagle of Liberty ("My job as the president is to see the world the way it is, not the way we hope it is." - W)
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To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
"But it's more than just about personalities and candidates. It's about the power of an idea. The idea of liberty. Freedom. Democracy. Self-government."

Thanks for another great essay and presentation. Looking forward to seeing more purple today. :)

7 posted on 12/15/2005 7:15:37 AM PST by Aquamarine ("We undermine the president's credibility at our nation's peril," Mr. Lieberman said.)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...

December 15, 2005

Life Words

Read:
Colossians 4:2-6

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. —Proverbs 18:21

Bible In One Year: Philemon, 1 Peter 1-2

cover Words of encouragement can be "life words," bringing new motivation to our lives. Mark Twain said that he could live for a whole month on one good compliment.

Christian encouragement, however, is more than a compliment or a pat on the back, valuable as these can be. One writer described it as "the kind of expression that helps someone want to be a better Christian, even when life is rough."

As a youth, Larry Crabb had developed a stutter that humiliated him in a school assembly. A short time later, when praying aloud in a church service, his stutter caused him to get both his words and his theology mixed up in his prayer. Expecting stern correction, Larry slipped out of the service, resolving never to speak in public again. On his way out he was stopped by an older man who said, "Larry, there's one thing I want you to know. Whatever you do for the Lord, I'm behind you one thousand percent." Larry's determination never to speak in public again dissolved instantly. Now, many years later, he addresses large crowds with confidence.

Paul told us to season our speech "with grace" (Colossians 4:6). Then we will speak "life words" that bring encouragement. —Joanie Yoder

It may seem insignificant
To say a word or two,
But when it is encouragement,
What wonders it can do! —K. De Haan

Correction may mold us, but encouragement will motivate us.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Be Filled With The Spirit?

8 posted on 12/15/2005 7:22:13 AM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: dutchess; JohnHuang2

nice work both of you! Thank you sistah !


9 posted on 12/15/2005 7:25:02 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali

Good Morning Dolly :)


10 posted on 12/15/2005 7:29:31 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: dutchess; JohnHuang2

Great job! Thank you.


11 posted on 12/15/2005 7:51:54 AM PST by Temple Owl (Excelsior--Onward and Upward)
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To: GodBlessUSA; All


God Bless Our Military

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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess, The Mayor or DollyCali and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.
Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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12 posted on 12/15/2005 8:05:53 AM PST by dutchess
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Great title today, as usual!!! Love these Two Cents Thursdays - gosh, I missed them. You chose your pictures well, too, Miss Dutchess!

(((((((((((((JH2)))))))))))))
(((((((((((((Dutchess))))))))))))))

13 posted on 12/15/2005 8:19:38 AM PST by Billie
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To: dutchess
So far this year, in two successful national elections, Iraqis have proven Bush right, Democrats wrong. Democracy in the Middle East...

It's become a great spectator sport to watch the Dems great success at losing on every issue. The Iraqis and We the People are the winners.

Great essay and presentation, JH2 and dutchess!

14 posted on 12/15/2005 8:20:07 AM PST by Diver Dave
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Looking forward to seeing more purple today. :)

Me, too - tried to dip my wing in the purple inkwell but OOPS! I fell all the way in. :)


15 posted on 12/15/2005 8:20:45 AM PST by Billie
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Good morning, you two. Nice job, as always. Happy, celebrating hugs! I have never been more proud to be an American.

Bush has passed every "critical test" with flying colors and, as a result, Iraqi citizens are out from under the yoke of a dictator, voting and directing the course of their future...as FREE people. And....on the Democratic side of the isle, the flailing and gnashing of teeth continues.

Yes, America and her allies have paid a huge price for this victory for the Iraqi people and for freedom loving people around the world, but can there be a more noble cause? Can their be a better outcome?

Thank you to President Bush and Unites States Military! You have every right to be proud of what you have accomplished.


16 posted on 12/15/2005 8:30:34 AM PST by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage!)
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We have a large Iraqi community in this area. A central voting station was set up in Pleasanton, CA to receive the ballots of these expatriates. Several buses were chartered to transport these folks to Pleasanton. Three departure times per day. Voting continues through today. One lady's picture in the paper yesterday showed her carrying a sign which read "Thank You America for Liverating Iraq." Purple fingers abound!
17 posted on 12/15/2005 8:40:13 AM PST by Diver Dave
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Wonderful thread, dutchess. God bless our military and all those working for our freedom at home and abroad. God bless our nation. God bless all those who pray.
18 posted on 12/15/2005 8:42:37 AM PST by Texagirl4W ("I am too blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed!")
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To: Diver Dave

OOOOPS! Make that "Liberating"

Preview is our friend.


19 posted on 12/15/2005 8:42:52 AM PST by Diver Dave
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To: dutchess

Heard a DUmmie yesterday, say about the election, "This isn't the Polar Express."

I say it is.

My two cents.


20 posted on 12/15/2005 9:08:22 AM PST by freema (Proud Marine Mom-What fools they are who doubt the ability of liberty to triumph over despotism)
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