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Bush on Kennedy: 'I actually like the fellow'
The Dallas Morning News ^
| January 9, 2002
| By G. ROBERT HILLMAN / The Dallas Morning News
Posted on 01/09/2002 6:05:22 AM PST by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
As I read this article, an old tune by Tom Lehrer began running through my head:
"...But during National Brotherhood Week
National Brotherhood Week
It's National Everyone-Smile-At-
One-Another-hood Week
Be nice to people who
Are inferior to you
It's only for a week, so have no fear
Be grateful that it doesn't last all year!"
*****
Keep 'em guessing, Mr. President!
To: MeeknMing
I keep telling you all what I think it is, and I'm going to keep doing it until everybody agrees with me...
...I say Dub is Chappy's AA sponsor.
To: TC Rider
Those that are only peripherally aware of politics (vast majority) see GW as the uniter, little tommy Daschle as the divider. Yep. GWB's speaking kindly of Ted Kennedy is the political equivalent of a swift kick to Daschle's groin. I'll bet Tommy is stamping his little feet in anger. :-)
To: OKCSubmariner; GroovyGuru; Don Myers
Re: Posts 57, 91, 93: Regarding Islam, fyi. . .
Q&A: Islamic fundamentalism
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/597064/posts
Excerpt:
1. What is the Islamic concept of "jihad," and how has it been variously interpreted?
Jihad means "striving or struggling in the way of God." It is a central concept in Islam. Muslims should strive to know and do the will of God. Historically, the "greater" jihad refers to the struggle each person has within him or herself to do what is right. Because of human pride, selfishness and sinfulness, people of faith must constantly wrestle with themselves and strive to do what is right and good. The "lesser" jihad involves the outward defense of Islam. Muslims should be prepared to defend Islam, including military defense, when the community of faith is under attack. While the vast majority of Muslims clearly reject the violent extremism manifest on Sept. 11, some religiously inspired and politically motivated individuals and groups attempt to justify their behavior in the context of a holy war or struggle in defense of Islam.
[More in link above]
To: MeeknMing
Bush better remember this:
When Bill and Hillary Clinton visited the Brown family immediately after Ron Brown's plane crashed (a crash that, based on numerous facts, may have been "requested" BY CLINTON to keep Brown from testifying against him, the Clinton administration and DNC with regards to campaign finance violations involving TREASONABLE activities with HOSTILE foreign governments), Ted Kennedy was right by their side.
Bush would be wise to MINIMIZE his "admiration" of Kennedy.
To: mombonn
Like many of us, I have friends that are liberals, even worse than Ted Kennedy. I like them a great deal but when it comes to politics and social issues they are simply wrong. It doesn't stop me from liking them or associating with them or even trying to change their minds. For me its entertainment to torture them with the things wacko liberal groups do. And they poke back at the minority group in the Christian Conservative group who are so religiously inflexible that a strong wind would break their spines like toothpicks.
Point is, I don't have to like a person's politics to like them as a person. Do you?
To: MeeknMing
"While the vast majority of Muslims clearly reject the violent extremism manifest on Sept. 11, "
And maybe someone will tell us how they have done that.
To: RussianBear716
Point is, I don't have to like a person's politics to like them as a person. Do you?I think my comments about my best friend demonstrate that we don't have to agree with another person's politics in order to like them.
It does help, however!
;-)
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posted on
01/09/2002 10:03:27 AM PST
by
mombonn
To: MadIvan; concerned about politics; Howlin; Miss Marple
OR, Bush is "loving his enemies." It drives them NUTS! I certainly hope this is a tactic of some sort. I find nothing loveable about a worm eaten adulterous socialist piece of filth like Kennedy.
Regards, Ivan
Hey, Ivan! How are things on that side of the pond?? Tony Blair has shown brightly over here regarding the War effort! He's taken the bull by the horns - good thing, too, since there were plans by Al-Qaeda to attack some places in London, etc. as well?
Ain't politics fun?? I have decided not to question GWBs motives so much (preserve the excessive worry for more important matters). He's always thinking 3-4 chess moves ahead of everyone else. Regardless what some say ( including here on FR especially here on FR - LOL!), President Bush is NOT a stupid man. He is a man of character, faith and morals. Nothing underhand going on here other than a little extending of an "olive branch". He's trying to do his job, IMHO. . .
To: Senator_Blutarski
I worked for a short time on the hill, a little over 20 years ago, and Sen. Kennedy had the reputation for being one of the hardest working elected people there. He was respected from both sides of the isle. Pres. Bush is also a hard worker and I would guess that he recognizes the same in Kennedy. This was over 20 years ago, of course, so I don't know if the same is still true.
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posted on
01/09/2002 10:19:08 AM PST
by
twigs
To: Charles Martel
As I read this article, an old tune by Tom Lehrer began running through my head. . . . .
Keep 'em guessing, Mr. President!
ROFL! Yeah, he does keep 'em guessin', alright (including even the true blue FReepers here!). . .
To: mombonn
His head is the size of the state he represents.
It looks like it hurts.
To: Don Myers
its Muslim you dumbell. Spare us your bigotry
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posted on
01/09/2002 10:30:12 AM PST
by
ffusco
To: Charles Martel;ALL; MeeknMing
t-shirt on Kennedy: 'I actually hate the fellow'
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posted on
01/09/2002 10:36:42 AM PST
by
t-shirt
To: Don Myers; OKCSubmariner; GroovyGuru
"While the vast majority of Muslims clearly reject the violent extremism manifest on Sept. 11, "
And maybe someone will tell us how they have done that.
It has been slow coming into the media. The point of my post is information. IMHO, there is a common misconception that people that are of the Islamic faith believe that murder is ok. My understanding is (as that link points out), that the Islam religion is a peaceful religion (as President Bush has repeatedly said). However, there are some groups of politically motivated folks that have hijacked the Islamic religion and twisted it to fit their politically motivated hate for the civiilized world in general and the U.S. in particular to achieve the destruction of the same.
That was the intent of my post. Please don't read anything into it other than that, ok?? Thanks!
Richard Meek
To: Okiegolddust
I disagree. Is it possible for conservative Republicans to get everything they want? No. The President must make choices, he does not always do what I would like him to do, but I thinks over all he is doing a good job.
Would I get a certain amount of satisfaction if the President would "beat up on" the Democrats, yes. Would it be helpful, no.
If the President had a veto proof majority in congress, then he could act differently, but he doesn't.
Part of what the President does is pure PR. The media would love to stir up a dog fight between the President and the Democrats (and we know whos side they would be on.)
I took my blinders off years ago. A person needs to pick their fights. This is only year one of at minimum a four year term, I will allow President Bush time to play the hand he was dealt the way he sees best.
To: MadIvan; concerned about politics; Howlin; Miss Marple
Sheesh! "shown brightly" s/b SHONE brightly. I am enrolling in Bush's new reading/spelling program TODAY!!! LOL! :o)
To: CIB-173RDABN
Would I get a certain amount of satisfaction if the President would "beat up on" the Democrats, yes. Would it be helpful, no. Your right and I think that has been my problem, a wish that I would love to see, but helpful ? No, that is why I thank God the adults are in charge. Hey, Bush is getting his bills passed and that is the main thing that is of importance.
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To: concerned about politics
I think it shows that Bush is a 'bigger" man than Ted Kennedy. Isn't it ironic that if alive today JFK would have more in common with Bush re: policies ,than with his brother. JFK would be considered "very conservative" by today's standards.
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posted on
01/09/2002 11:02:42 AM PST
by
lawdog
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