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Peggy Noonan: Back With a Roar
Opinion Journal ^
| 09/13/2002
| Peggy Noonan
Posted on 09/12/2002 9:08:07 PM PDT by Pokey78
Edited on 04/23/2004 12:04:49 AM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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George W. Bush is back, big time. In fact with a roar.
He seemed to lie low this summer, but Wednesday he re-emerged to lead the nation and stand for all it has been through this year. He spoke of mourning and memory, of our purpose and our plans. He was inspiriting.
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TOPICS: Editorial; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: peggynoonanlist
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posted on
09/12/2002 9:08:07 PM PDT
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Pokey78
To: Howlin; Miss Marple; summer; mombonn; Sabertooth; beckett; BlueAngel; JohnHuang2; ...
Pinging the Peggy list!
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posted on
09/12/2002 9:08:45 PM PDT
by
Pokey78
To: Pokey78
I think I'm in love with Peggy Noonan. She is awesome.
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posted on
09/12/2002 9:12:15 PM PDT
by
Rokke
To: Pokey78
Peggy is the best
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posted on
09/12/2002 9:12:42 PM PDT
by
woofie
To: Pokey78
Frankly, I don't know how Bush can stand in front of the U.N. and deliver a well-reasoned speech. The only thing I want to say to the U.N. can't be repeated on family television.
To: Pokey78
Did you see him with the families of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, and then with the mourners in New York, at Ground Zero? He was a genuine comfort. A genuine one. He understood it was about them and not him, and in each case he gave the families what they signaled they needed. If they wanted to talk he stopped and talked; when they wanted to hug him and weep, he took them in his arms. He was there to serve, to give and to represent. Even now, two years after the previous president, it is still a relief--an enormous relief--to have a president who doesn't make every event a sickness-tinged drama in which he simulates emotions he does not feel and draws the cameras with the heat of his need, his persona, his never-sated ego. Smarmy bathos is gone. Thanks again, God.
To: Pokey78
Thanks Pokey, excellent as always.
I think it won't be long until the entire world is falling all over themselves trying to get onboard.
To: Pokey78
We lead, and for the good of the world
They had their chance, they did not lead ... we will.
Peggy's got it just right. Thanks for the ping Pokey.
To: Pokey78
I love Peggy but I could give a rat's ass what the UN thinks. Was Milosevic a bigger threat than Saddam? Hardly and we cleaned him up all to help our beloved Islamic friends. Great.
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posted on
09/12/2002 9:37:24 PM PDT
by
wardaddy
To: Pokey78
Mr. Bush believes America is different among nations, invented on the basis of what is, literally, a heavenly idea: God created all men equal, and they must therefore move through the world, through life, with equal rights. We are uniquely blessed, uniquely situated between the oceans, uniquely the natural home of those born elsewhere who yearn to be free. And so we have special responsibilities, and a special role: We lead, and for the good of the world. This is what I keep trying to explain to the liberals I know, and they don't get it. Thanks to Peggy for explaining it so neatly.
To: Pokey78
Bttt
To: Pokey78
Can I be on the Peggy List? Thanks!
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posted on
09/12/2002 9:51:16 PM PDT
by
It's me
To: Pokey78
Thanks, Pokey. Thanks, Peggy. Thanks, W. And thank-you, God.
To: It's me
Sure!
And someone else asked me yesterday to be on the list, but I forgot to add them. Whomever you are, ask again, and I'm sorry.
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posted on
09/12/2002 9:53:31 PM PDT
by
Pokey78
To: Pokey78
And someone else asked me yesterday... Me too! Please.
Peggy Noonan is our Athena.
I would give my right arm to be able to write like her.
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posted on
09/12/2002 10:33:08 PM PDT
by
Fenris6
To: Pokey78
Even now, two years after the previous president, it is still a relief--an enormous relief--to have a president who doesn't make every event a sickness-tinged drama in which he simulates emotions he does not feel and draws the cameras with the heat of his need, his persona, his never-sated ego. Smarmy bathos is gone. Thanks again, God.AMEN!! Thanks for the ping!
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posted on
09/12/2002 11:49:38 PM PDT
by
SuziQ
To: Pokey78
Do I think he "made the case" for U.S. action against Iraq? I think he made a first and serious one but not the final oneThat's about right.
To: Pokey78
Thanks for the Peggy-ping, Pokey. She is awesome.
To: JulieRNR21
Oh Julie - you made by cry - again - with this picture. I watched our President and First Lady on 9/11 and what brought me to tears every time was their compassion and caring attitude with the families. So genuine - what a refreshing change that a real human being is in office.
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posted on
09/13/2002 4:06:45 AM PDT
by
Elkiejg
To: Pokey78
Chris Matthews asked last night if Mr. Bush was "a cowboy." He is not.
I have known cowboys, I know about Mr. Bush, Sir, Mr. Bush is a cowboy and a great one.
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posted on
09/13/2002 4:24:50 AM PDT
by
RWG
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