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The Senate Resolution Will Not Be Televised
by JohnHuang2

At the DNC's winter meeting last week, Hillary Clinton told the nuts gathered there that she "wanted to be very clear about" something: "If I had been president in October 2002, I would not have started this war!" Would've waited another 6 months, at least! Oops, Bush did. She vowed that if Bush doesn't stop the war in Iraq that she voted for, then she will, if you make her president. There's this saying, 'when hell freezes over.' I think there's also this saying, 'when Bill Clinton becomes First Lady.'

Hillary said that a then-looming quorum call after the filing of a petition to be read by the clerk for a motion to invoke cloture on the question of debate over a non-binding resolution sends a clear message!

Showing their deep love for America, the Democrats opened their meeting with a Hezbollah-supporting Muslim Imam offering a prayer trashing America and calling on Allah "to stop the war and violence, and oppression and occupation" in Iraq. The Imam stopped short of calling for beheadings and more 9/11s, so Democrats insist he's a "moderate." He appeared to ask Allah to convert all Democrats to Islam. I hope Allah gets right on it. Pelosi would look so much better in a burka.

At the gathering which was held in the Hilton hotel ballroom in D.C., former Sen. John Edwards told the inmates that to wait until January 2009 to stop the war in Iraq that he voted for is to wait too long. It risks the danger of Edwards changing his mind again (was pro-war, then lukewarm, then pro-war, then semi-lukewarm, currently anti-war). "This is not a time for political calculation!!!', he said calmly, wagging a moist finger toward the crowd. "This is the time for political courage!" The courage it takes to stand with a majority of randomly selected adults in the latest Gallup poll! And, of course, the courage that remarkably comes with not actually having to cast a vote to, say, cut funding, given Edwards's status as the former senator. But it does display herculean courage to give non-binding glib speeches.

Sen. Barack Obama told the gathering he was against the war Hillary and Edwards voted for before they voted for it even though they now say they were tricked into voting for it by a 'moron.' Sen. Chris Dodd -- another Democrat who's thrown his turban into the ring -- said he's "disappointed we can't find a way to do more than send a meaningless message to the White House" and stop the war in Iraq he voted for. (Dodd now says he wouldn't have voted that way had he known then he was being tricked by a chimpanzee with magical powers.) "I don't believe spending a week debating a non-binding resolution is the change America voted for," Dodd added. Dodd's unique theory is that Bush invaded Iraq for purely political reasons. Yeah, that's why his polls are so high right now.

If Democrats keep moving left like this to stroke their nut base, by the time the '08 primaries roll around, Hillary will be leaning toward a comprehensive health care plan for al-Qaeda as the Breck Girl tops that with a 102-acre estate for the jihad boys now in Gitmo, complete with 72 tax increases.

Liberals scream endlessly about 'THE IRAQ QUAGMIRE' brought on by the BUSHCHENEYHALLIBURTON WARMACHINE, yet the speeches at the Hilton illustrate the HOPELESS IRAQ-STYLE QUAGMIRE the party finds itself stuck in. While Democrats are betting the Great Satan's troop surge doesn't stand a chance up against an invincible buncha rock-throwing goat herderborgs in impregnable mud huts, if you had to sum up the Democrats' latest 'deeply held' pathology on Iraq, it would go something like this: We need troop caps, the troops aren't safe, don't send reinforcements, bring back the draft, there ain't enough troops, the surge is too big, no evidence this surge is enough, more troops = more targets, send more troops to Afghanistan, troops are mercenaries, we support the troops, don't support the mission, troops are torturers, Abu Ghraib, we support the troops, troops need more armor, must stop the funding, can't stop the funding, this war's a mistake, must win this mistake, this war's unwinnable, troops doing a marvelous job, troops losing the war, need a troop cap and if the cap fits you musta quit.

It's this stunning display of clarity which has BushCheneyHalliburton doing circles around libbies and why the Democrats' credibility on Iraq right now is just about even with horse dung. And now the Democrats' Terrorists Encouragement Resolution seems bogged down in a quagmire too. A week ago the resolution was a slam-dunk. It would've run into trouble earlier had it not been for all those Kyoto-killing winter storms keeping Rove busy.

The vote on Monday for cloture on the Democrats' resolution fell way short of enough votes to cut off debate -- 60 needed to stop debate and go for a vote. So now that Republicans are in the minority, they've gained control of the Senate!

On Monday, after hours and hours of floor debate on Iraq, Sen. Harry Reid held a news conference accusing the GOP of blocking floor debate on Iraq. In an epochal shift, the New York Times agreed with Democrats and accused Republicans of blocking debate. Here's how it goes: Reid puts forth a motion to cut off debate, the GOP blocks the motion to cut off debate. Democrats then run to the press complaining hysterically that the GOP is blocking debate. The press then responds by quoting the Democrats that the GOP is blocking debate. The Democrats then cite the press as proof that the GOP, by blocking the motion to cut off debate, is trying to cut off debate -- a charge that is highly debatable.

Democrats claim they've got a "mandate" from voters to stop the war but they can't muster enough support to even stop debate about debate over a meaningless resolution. Yeah, let's have these guys run the war.

Of course, Democrats deny their resolution is to help the enemy. They say it's all for the troops. We just wanna offer our troops the lack of support they deserve!

The Democrats' real plan was to steadily ratchet up pressure on the White House to surrender in Iraq -- starting with the Terrorists Encouragement Resolution, opening the door to another resolution which opens the door to another resolution with steadily growing RINO defections until the White House waves the white hanky. But hold on. Sen. Judd Gregg comes along, screws up the whole game plan with his own resolution. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Cojones) tells the Democrats what their options are: We want votes on all 3 resolutions -- McCain, Gregg, and Warner-Levin. Don't block the Gregg alternative, and magically we won't block yours. In the spirit of bipartisanship, Democrats rejected the offer. And stamped their feet. Late Tuesday the Democrats even rejected a GOP offer to drop the McCain resolution, with just straight up-or-down votes on Gregg and the Democrats' surrender resolution.

Besides ignoring the omniscience of Warner-Levin, the Democrats' beef with the Gregg language boils down to (paraphrasing): 'Congress should not cut off or reduce funds to troops in the field.' Most Democrats for now are pretending they don't support cutting off funds, which means the Gregg language would attract the most votes, which means the real headline from all this would be: Senate Mysteriously Votes to Back Ruthless BushCheneyHalliburton Warmachine: Rove Diebold Manipulation Suspected.

That could bring the White House down! In rollicking laughter.

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

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[dutchess]

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[dutchess]

It's Thursday and that means another JohnHuang2 tell it like it is essay at the Finest!!!! ENJOY!!!!

[MHGinTN]

"I think there's also this saying, 'when Bill Clinton becomes First Lady.' " John, that sinkEmperor whore will never be a lady, first or last.

Your brilliance is not fading, JH2. Keep 'em coming, Dude. I look forward to what you write when Fidel meets his father, Satan.

[dutchess]

Your brilliance is not fading, JH2. Keep 'em coming, Dude. I look forward to what you write when Fidel meets his father, Satan.

Ah...I hope I am "on duty" that week to illustrate John's so eloquent words. His biting humor and irony has helped us through many a rough time. Thanks for stoping in!

[MHGinTN]

Incidentally, JH2, this is so much one of the most succinct expressions of deep truth ever posted at FR, it ought to be the theme of a cartoon. "Of course, Democrats deny their resolution is to help the enemy. They say it's all for the troops. We just wanna offer our troops the lack of support they deserve!"

[MEG33]

Another great essay and presentation, dutchess!
WOO HOO! It's John Huang Day

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank You for another wonderful weekly article. These people are totally nuts. Look at that list. Screaming criminal commie lady, the up and coming, (they say) young suave commie liberal, who has muslim background and the Breck girl ambulance chaser, forever flipping his hair. If it were not so scary it would be funny.

[stopem]

LOL! That said it all!!;)
I have nothing to add to those descriptions....still laughing..

[The Mayor]

February 8, 2007

Castaway

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READ: 1 Kings 19:1-10

He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. —Mark 1:35 In the film Castaway, Tom Hanks plays Chuck Noland, a clock-conscious Federal Express manager who gets shipwrecked on a desert island. Completely cut off from other people and modern conveniences, he must learn the primitive skills of a caveman. He puts arduous effort into harpooning fish, making fire by rubbing sticks together, and opening a coconut to get its milk and sweet fruit. The movie is rich with insights on how difficult life can become for someone who is stranded in an isolated wilderness.

In the Bible, the wilderness is often the setting for the mighty work of God within the human heart. Jesus made a practice of withdrawing to the wilderness to pray and receive direction (Mark 1:35). In a similar setting, God fed the despondent prophet Elijah with heavenly food (1 Kings 19:1-10), and in the wilderness the Ethiopian pondered the gospel (Acts 8:26-40). After Paul’s conversion, he withdrew to the Arabian Desert and was taught by the Spirit (Gal. 1:15-18).

Do you find yourself in a "wilderness" experience, isolated from friends and family? If so, the Lord may want to teach you lessons of faith and endurance that you could never learn in a busy crowd.

In solitude, on wings of prayer
My soul ascends before the throne;
My only hope of strength is where
My heart and His meet all alone.  —Anon.

God is with you in your most barren wilderness.

Bible in One Year:  Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 24:29-51

[The Mayor]

Excellent... I love the pic of them in the corner...

Bravo!

[MEG33]

Commie Lady

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning (((Meg)))

This is so true. It makes my stomach ill that people actually consider her a candidate. I have a distant aunt who just loves her. I'm grateful she distant. I can't take talking to her. LOL

The wanna be first lady did enough damage, from 1992 to 2000, which will take decades to repair. I don't know how much more we can take.

[MEG33]

We need to bring back the photoshopped picture of her silverware lined jacket..

I really cannot fathom anyone forgetting her looting the White House..and the Craig Livingstone /FBI Filegate affair!

Can this nation afford someone who "cannot recall" so much of her own actions as she did in front of the grand jury?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Dutchess and John.
John my head is spinning.Awesome essay.;)
Dutchess,thanks for posting John's essay.

[GodBlessUSA]

Exactly. It's too much to take. I can't get over that she is my senator. I gave people here too much credit. Although, I do suspect some tinkering with ballots. This scares me because I know in my heart, they are organized to do this. I cannot speak to people who will defend them. It shocks and amazes me that anyone would. They are living their lives with blinders on.

[MEG33]

The good news is that my Senator Cornyn of Texas was just on Fox saying that he and two other Senators wrote a letter to NBC protesting Arkin's calling our troops mercenaries and claiming we were "coddling" them.(no reply received, of course)

He also wants the dems to have to have to vote on defunding the troops..Put up or shut up..It'll make some have to face the music..or shut up. Of course it won't pass but I want it on record.

I'd love for Arkin to pay a price for that blog in the Washington Post. they'll probably give him a raise..I despise most of the media.

[Aquamarine]

if you had to sum up the Democrats' latest 'deeply held' pathology on Iraq, it would go something like this: We need troop caps, the troops aren't safe, don't send reinforcements, bring back the draft, there ain't enough troops, the surge is too big, no evidence this surge is enough, more troops = more targets, send more troops to Afghanistan, troops are mercenaries, we support the troops, don't support the mission, troops are torturers, Abu Ghraib, we support the troops, troops need more armor, must stop the funding, can't stop the funding, this war's a mistake, must win this mistake, this war's unwinnable, troops doing a marvelous job, troops losing the war, need a troop cap and if the cap fits you musta quit.

Good grief. We have schizophrenic's running the senate!

As usual, well done John.

[Aquamarine]

Ah...I hope I am "on duty" that week to illustrate John's so eloquent words.

I'll fight ya for it. :)

Excellent job on the presentation sistah, can tell you put alot of effort into finding the perfect graphics and pictures.

[dutchess]

Thanks all for stopping in. Out the door to work. BBL!!! Have a great day all!

[dutchess]

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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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