Peggy Noonan Takes Leave of Her Senses
In an article written for the WSJ, Peggy Noonan pens an apology piece for Barack Obama and his administration, the same outfit that thinks flying Air Force One low over Manhattan and buzzing the Statue of Liberty is a really great idea.
At a time when Americans by the millions have lost their jobs and their homes, individuals within this administration don’t have a problem with spending $328,000 of the taxpayer’s money on a stupid stunt that could have been photo shopped.
Under these circumstances, one of the hardest jobs in the world must be the task of the White House Press Secretary, who is charged with putting a happy face on whatever the embarrassment du jour happens to be.
Now, seeming determined to come to the rescue of the “Gang Who Can’t Shoot Straight” is someone whose work I used to admire greatly, Peggy Noonan.
I have quoted just a few sentences of her piece, which reads like it might have been written by an Obama speechwriter.
With the news of the “Republican In Name Only,” Arlen Specter, making official what we have long known, namely that he is an opportunist and a lifelong Democrat at heart, it is especially disappointing to hear Ms. Noonan mouthing the liberal party line, to wit, a great party needs to welcome into the fold everyone who wants to join it, regardless of what their philosophy of government is. No, Peggy, that is not what makes a party great.
What defines greatness in a political party is building a platform that will keep America safe and prosperous, protect life from cradle to eternity, expand democracy and keep this country what it has always been, the hope of humanity.
Quoting Ms. Noonan: “A great party allows everyone in, and allows prospective members to self-define. If they say they’re Republicans, they should be welcomed and helped to find a place where they fit. [Editor’s Note: We have just seen this. Arlen Specter has just found a place where he fits: the Democrat Party] A great party has a lot of such places. A great party is expansive. A great party has give.”
Peggy, if you want a great party, go buy some balloons. It's a great country that we want.
"What defines greatness in a political party is building a platform that will keep America safe and prosperous, protect life from cradle to eternity, expand democracy and keep this country what it has always been, the hope of humanity."
So, ......that would be George W Bush?