Posted on 06/16/2006 9:07:51 AM PDT by Lando Lincoln
This has not been a good week for the Democrats. First, word came that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the most recent “Butcher of Baghdad,” had been killed and now the liberals must deal with the decision of special prosecutor Fitzgerald not to charge Karl Rove in the Valerie Plame “leak” case. All things considered, there has not been much good news for the far-left bloggers to crow about.
The death of Zarqawi left some liberals trying to walk the tightrope of attempting to appear happy while maintaining their theme of doom and gloom for the Republicans.
There were a couple of exceptional responses from the “progressives” that should be spotlighted for their creative effort.
While John Kerry’s loyal followers continue to whine on the blogs about how Ohio was stolen from Kerry by the evil right-wing-election-stealing-conspiracy, Senator Kerry continues to make irrelevant statements. Tossing logic aside, Kerry stated that the death of Zarqawi was: "another sign that it's time for Iraqis to stand up for Iraq ... and run their own country." Now, had the Iraqis killed Zarqawi and not American pilots flying American F-16’s who dropped two American 500 pound bombs on his head, one might be able to say the Iraqi military is ready to stand on its own.
Apparently wanting to keep his face on television, the infamous our-Marines-killed-in-cold-blood John Murtha said that the death of Zarqawi would "have a significant impact in reducing the amount of violence in Iraq." Explosions could be heard all over Baghdad in celebration of John Murtha’s statement. What is amazing is that Murtha, before getting all the facts of Zarqawi’s death, didn’t rush to a microphone to declare that innocent people had been murdered by American pilots.
Neither Kerry nor Murtha held a candle to the remarks of Representative Jane Harman. (D-Calif.) Ms. Harman’s statement was worthy of an Olympic gold medal.
Harman deftly executed a full gainer with a one-and-a-half twist when she began with, "I don't think we're succeeding militarily,” and gracefully moved to stating that the death of Zarqawi was, “wonderful police work,” and entered the water barely causing a ripple with, “Rumsfeld should go.” Harman finished with a strong 8.8 showing a high degree of difficulty when she concluded with: "We kill one person, ten arise. That's just not the strategy that can work." So, is she saying we shouldn’t have killed Zarqawi? If her Sorcerer’s Apprentice theory is true, do we really want to kill bin Laden?
Barely having time to recover from the demise of Zarqawi, the leftists were dumbstruck by the news that Karl Rove will not be “crab-walked” out of the White House in handcuffs by federal marshals. This was devastating news for the leftists. The reports echoed around the liberal blogs and the far-left bloggers were horrified.
At first, the leftist bloggers were in total denial, then, scrambling to make sense of what they believed was a done-deal, many began to soothe their frayed nerves by convincing themselves that Rove got off because he “flipped” on Vice President Cheney. Yes, they told each other, that must be the answer. Instead of Rove, whom they were now calling a “small fish,” they would be served up Dick Cheney instead. With that idea firmly implanted in their minds, they went from the depths of despair to jubilation.
Of course, no one who is thinking clearly would actually believe that Karl Rove would buy his way out of trouble by “flipping” his testimony on the vice president of the United States. But logic aside, the leftist bloggers have calmed themselves by believing this fairy-tale.
Senator Schumer of New York rushed to a microphone to demand that Fitzgerald release his findings and explain exactly how the special council came to this decision. Visibly angered by the report, Schumer proceeded to demand that Fitzgerald break the law. Such a report cannot be released and Schumer probably knows that, but most people do not. When the report is not forthcoming, liberals will claim that Bush had it suppressed to “cover-up” Rove guilt, and most Americans will be none the wiser.
President Bush pushed liberals to edge when he made a surprise appearance in Iraq. Iraq’s prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki was awaiting a video-phone conference with President Bush when he was informed that the American president was in the building. Bush didn’t summon the Iraqi prime minister to Washington; Bush came to him. Their first meeting was on Iraqi soil. This was not missed by many Iraqis who praised Bush for taking the time and the risk to come to them and meet with the Iraqi leader himself. It was a sign of respect for Iraq and its new government.
The New York Times, oblivious to the importance of this presidential visit, declared the trip nothing more than a “publicity stunt.” How sad it is that the Old Gray Lady has become so biased and bitter.
What has become apparent is that there is nothing new about the “new progressive” party in America. Democrats can try to change their name but they have not changed their image. They have become angry and they have become the party of doom and gloom and seem to believe that if they convince enough people that the end of world will come if they are not put back in power, a terrified electorate will stampede to the voting booths to toss Republicans out of office.
Instead of being a party of ideas, the Democrats have become the Chicken-Little Party of depression. The liberal bloggers, their fury overflowing, will do whatever they must to cling to the hope that there will be Democratic sweep in November. If it doesn’t happen, there will be the usual accusations of stolen elections. But have no fear, they will re-group and start looking for dirt on whomever wins the Republican nomination. If they can’t find any, they will just do what they usually do: start rumors, declare the eight years of George Bush the worst America has ever suffered through, and double their doses of Prozac.
About the Writer: Barbara J. Stock is a registered nurse who enjoys writing about politics and current events. She has a website at http://www.republicanandproud.com/. Barbara J. receives e-mail at dickens502003@yahoo.com.
Lol! Pretty much! :)
It was Susan Turnbull. What a total dum bass. Every time I see her on TV she looks like she's thinking, "I know they know I'm lying, but maybe they won't notice that I know." LOL!
" Why is Nancy Pelosi in such a snit?"
" Look, I had 90 large ones in my freezer because, as a compassionate and tolerant Democrat, I was helping out a distinguished foreign dignitary."
"What happened was I got an email from Nigerian General Kachinga Cheatchusuckah, who had a problem."
"Now, once Gen Cheatchusuckah transfers Idi Amin's secret Ugandan gold
reserves from the Swiss bank vault to a refrigerated truck I leased, it will all make sense."
I knew that the prosecutor could issue no such report! And Shcumer knows it too. How scummy is Schumer!!!! S-C-U-M.
Cute---real cute. Watta team, eh?
Precisely.
It is crystal clear to me that liberalism abhors long-established American ideals. It is becoming more and more difficult for them to cloak their true agenda for America. In addition, the party has had to resort to the purchase of a constituency, and they have "purchased" a series of disparate factions whose goals are juxtaposed. For example, unions favor drilling ANWR, enviros opposed. Blacks want vouchers, NEA opposed. Black and white libs oppose gay marriage, gay lobby wants gay marriage. EVERYBODY wants tort reform, trial lawyers opposed. The poor employed have come to realize that it is not in their interest to have their EMPLOYER become the declared enemy of liberal tax policy....etc. etc.....
"The Spinner," money-laundering model for corrupt pols.
The Dems are the party of punishment--taxes, for example, are punishment for making too much money. What would the Dems do if they couldn't bitch about The Rich? They stand for nothing but taking from those who have something. How do these people get up in the morning? "Ah, a new day to punish those who have achieved in life so I can give to those who haven't and make myself feel generous with other people's money!"
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