Peggy Noonan: Back With a Roar

Opinion Journal ^ | 09/13/2002 | Peggy Noonan

[Pokey78]

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.

[olliemb]

Thanks for the ping. It was a terrific UN speech and Peggy Noonan as usual was eloquent.

[tear_down_this_wall]

Smarmy - "Hypocritically, complacently, or effusively earnest; unctuous."

Bathos - "Insincere or grossly sentimental pathos."

Gone - "Yipeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

[Darlin']

Thanks for the ping, Pokey :)

[paulklenk]

From the article: "He was inspiriting."

Is this a Bushism on the part of Noonan?

[Texagirl4W]

Add me too, please. Thanks from the great state of Texas -- George W. Bush Country !!!

[Darlin']

Another wonderful column by Ms Noonan. However, I don't especially feel that UN approval is a good 1st step and I know it isn't a needed one.

As I watched the speech yesterday, I kept thinking of passages from the presidents's Inaugral Address, they seem prophetic:

"Through much of the last century, America's faith in freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea. Now it is a seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations. -snip-

"Some seem to believe that our politics can afford to be petty because, in a time of peace, the stakes of our debates appear small.

But the stakes for America are never small. If our country does not lead the cause of freedom, it will not be led. If we do not turn the hearts of children toward knowledge and character, we will lose their gifts and undermine their idealism. If we permit our economy to drift and decline, the vulnerable will suffer most. -snip-

We will build our defenses beyond challenge, lest weakness invite challenge.

We will confront weapons of mass destruction, so that a new century is spared new horrors.

The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power that favors freedom. We will defend our allies and our interests. We will show purpose without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth. -snip-

This work continues. This story goes on. And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.

God bless you all, and God bless America."

I think W is the angel in the whirlwind directing this storm.

[dighton]

From the article: "He was inspiriting." Is this a Bushism on the part of Noonan?

inspirit v.t. -ited -iting 1. To infuse life or spirit into; to animate; encourage; invigorate.

-- Webster's New Int'l Dictionary, Second Edition.

[daniel boob]

I think she was implying that he "instills spirit". Cool word.

[daniel boob]

Beat me, dang.

[Pokey78]

Will do.

[paulklenk]

Cool!

[NJJ]

I don't especially feel that UN approval is a good 1st step

I don't think he was seeking the UN's approval. I think he told them what we were going to do and, as a courtesy, he was giving them the opportunity to do "the right thing."

[Northern Yankee]

I got it...

Let's rebuild the Twin Towers, and then house the U.N. in the top floors. Maybe then they'd get it!

Go Peggy!

[Darlin']

Oh, I agree. He was a statesman, the Leader of the Free World and he gave the members of the UN one final chance to do the right thing. He prosecuted Saddam before the assembly and he dared the rest of them to try to defend him. He was powerful.