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Posted By pc25 11 months ago in NewsIncoming White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel gestures prior to the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, You would think that Barack Obama's Chief of Staff would know better, but apparently not. With the eyes of the world focused on the inauguration of the President of the United States this is not the kind of "Kodak moment" President Obama would want to have associated with his administration. If a picture speaks a thousand words, then this one is a novel.
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pc2511 months ago
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sorry can't resist
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t17FD-rDnA0-
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Goppy11 months ago
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I'm just glad we are finally done with the House of the Rising Sun .... or should I say ... Son?
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BTW ... "The House of the Rising Sun" tells the story of a Life Gone Wrong in New Orleans.
Oddly Appropriate for the George H. W. Bush's son of ill repute.
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Beau789011 months ago
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I didn't.
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Tell me, is this picture one of the White House or the Delta House?
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Beau789011 months ago
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I remembered that photo because it appeared on the front page of the Chicago Tribune the day after Bush had a photo op with Kofi Annan. The contrast between the demeanors of our president and the then-UN Secretary General was striking. And Annan seemed to be somewhat disgusted with Bush.
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It was an excellent choice by the photo editor, and surprising from a newspaper that supported Bush at every opportunity.
Unfortunately, it can no longer be found on the Tribune's website.
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mark-stevens11 months ago
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The original lyrics to House/Sun is about a woman that went into prostitution to support her mans' drinking and gambling. In the late 1800's there really was a casino in New Orleans called House of the Rising Sun.
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I suppose taking a look at GW's drunken sailor spending and America forced to pay his bills, the song can fit
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UnusualSuspect11 months ago
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And of course, DropKick wouldn't be nervous at all in front of millions of people, would he?
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The story says that the Justice did actually put the word "faithfully" at the end of the phrase instead of earlier, where it should have been, before the word "execute"...
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ViennaRose11 months ago
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Didn't you see the man who was swearing in Obama give a public apology for saying the incorrect order for the wording of the oath while Obama awaited the correction so he could repeat the right order for the words for this important oath?
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pc2511 months ago
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http://donigreenberg.com/2009/01/20/corner-booth-o...
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Corner Booth: Oaf of Office-
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Goppy11 months ago
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Here's the lyrics to "The House of the Rising Sun" ... (as belonging to GW)
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There is a house in DC
They call the Rising Sun
It's been the ruin of little Georgie-boy
Thank God, I know, he's done.
His mother was a Barbara
She wept a thousand tears
His father was so much better
Way down in D of C
Now the only thing GW sees
Is his craaazie Ideollogie
The only time he's been done satisfied
Was when he was a drunk
------ organ solo ------
So mother tell your children
Not to become Re - pub - Li - kan
You'll spend your lives in Moral Vacancy
In the House of the Rising Sun
Now GW's done left DC town
Tail between his legs
He's goin' back to Texas
To live his histry down
WELLLLL , there is a house in DC
They call the Rising Sun
And it's been the ruin of certain poor boys
None more than George Senior's son.
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pc2511 months ago
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the MSM's ode to Obama, and the libs new battle hymn
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UnusualSuspect11 months ago
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Certainly worth repeating...and not to be left below several layers of posts...
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elzorro216211 months ago
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Isn't this song appropriate for all the Bushbots, neocons, and religious righties that where gaga over Bush and thought he could do no wrong? mmmmm just food for thought. Now that Obama is in power, we're accused of being excited.
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nostalgia11 months ago
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I know Emanuel probably picked up some childish immature behavior while he was a senior advisor to Clinton at the White House but you think he would have outgrown it by now
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Looks like parsing words is going to be important with the new administration
Anyone else notice that they are now talking about removing all "combat troops" from Iraq in 16 months?
Now which intrepid member of the press is going to ask how they define "combat troops"? And exactly what is the difference between "combat troops" and ????? other troops?-
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Goppy11 months ago
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I like when Right Wing Extremists call American Soldiers "Phoney Soldiers" ... like Rush Limbaugh ... the Right Wing's Minister of Crazy Propaganda did.
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It was fun to watch my fellow Christian Conservatives defend him ... parsing what he REALLY meant to say.
Of course, Patriotic Americans understood exactly what he meant ... He was simply voicing out loud what the Modern Republican believes .... that only Soldiers and Veterans who share an Extremist Right Wing Ideology are TRUE Soldiers.
As a Centrist ... I see Modern Republicans do that a lot ... so it wasn't a surprise to me. But I think a lot more Americans became aware of just how "Ideologically-Centric" the Modern Right has become.
The only regret these Americans have, apparently .... is that George W. Bush didn't causeENOUGH to damage our nation.
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pc2511 months ago
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I wouldn't talk about phony soldiers (and by the way leave out the e the next time)
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Remember John Kerry came to fame viz phony soldiers......
Kerry Came To Fame Via ‘Phony Soldiers’
You would think that John Kerry would know exactly what Rush Limbaugh was talking about, when he commented on the phony soldiers promoted by the anti-war left, like Jesse MacBeth.
After all, Mr. Kerry gained national prominence on the shoulders of such phony soldiers, such as the head of the Vietnam Veterans Against The War, Al Hubbard.
In fact, it was Mr. Hubbard who gave John Kerry his position in the VVAW. All the other members of the leadership had been elected by the rank and file.
But first let’s savor Mr. Kerry’s (self) righteous outrage, via The Hill
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/john-kerry-gain...
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MajJohn11 months ago
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Slate's correct, Limbaugh was referring to those who held themselves out to be soldiers so that their political views would be taken seriously by the left. He wasn't calling soldiers phony, he was calling those who pretended to be more than they were as phony. Say what you want about Rush but he's usually held in high regard by the troops for his unwavering support. That sends the liberals nuts so they use this to try and discredit him..
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Sekhmet11 months ago
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Hi Goppy. I want to assure you that those Americans do regret that W didn't destroy our nation worse...in fact they are terrified. Their Messiah didn't return for them and destroy the whole planet. I understand they are now waiting for 2012. Should it fail like ALL the other dates they have given us. They are looking forward to 2060. What a god they serve, unable to save, only able to destroy what he creates.
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crespi11 months ago
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Name one liberal who wished for a terrorist attack.
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Now name the long list of Neocons who claimed we would be attacked by a certain date and weren't , said we would be attacked if one or another "liberals" were voted in by the American people, or declared days to be high "terror alert" days where nothing happened.
You are hateful in your lust for destruction, Georgia50.
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gamahuche11 months ago
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"Now which intrepid member of the press is going to ask how they define "combat troops"? And exactly what is the difference between "combat troops" and ????? other troops?"
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Do you really imagine that any member of the Press Corps - apart from the Knitting Columnist for Redneck Magazine would really have to ask that question?
Better get back to class and complete your education.
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Albmore11 months ago
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PC25 and Goopy neither of you have any interest in the US. Your interest is spreading your negative views. You are both players of a game that has ruined America.
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Have You ever been in the White house? I have with one of the cheifs for security since Kennedy. Your ignorance brings you to these articles. The president and his people working for him are people just like you and me. They are not Gods. Jimmy Carter was the first to not allow visits in certian places of the white house because he said and correctly "this is his home." I would love to see photos from parties at your house.
You are both a product of negativety. From what I see neither of you have anything to offer to OUR country except he said this so I will say or post that. Maybe this is good for your ego. But it is worth nothing to OUR country.
I am building a group to fight against what you represent. A end to the 2 party divide and corruption. I will though support OUR new president in everything he does good for OUR land.
A word of advise. Start posting positive things for OUR land. WE need it.
Oh by the way, neg. me if you want it does not matter, There are more important issues for America as both of your personal issues.-
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Goppy11 months ago
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pc2511 months ago
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Ron Emanuel actions at the inauguration of the FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES quite frankly are inexcusable. As White Chief of Staff he is the most visible of Obama's appointments and should set the tone for behavior at such a function. He is a leader and should act as one. This is not Delta House and his lack of understanding that on such a day every gesture of his would be scrutinized and monitored not only by our press but the international press. He certainly set some example didn't he? That he did not understand that is unbelievable. So you can take your high and mighty attitude and take a hike and spare us the lecture because you know not of what you speak.
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Will131311 months ago
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HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN KARL ROVE DID THE SAME GESTURE....
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willottica11 months ago
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The gesture he made is called "cocking a snook." To whom was it directed? It would be in extremely poor taste as a gesture at the outgoing president (Nyah, nyah, nyah, nya nyah!), though somewhat more understandable, and perhaps even adding a touch of humanity to the situation if gesturing that way to one of the Obama girls. (As a way to relieve some of the inevitable tension.)
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So, do you have more context before your condemnation? Probably not. It's just not your style.
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slate11 months ago
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retarded morons
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Interesting choice of words to describe the folks that held the highest positions in the world.
Maybe you should try being a president, we need someone with you qualifications to run the country.
What is it you do again? What credentials do you hold to enable you to use vulgar pronouncements like 'RETARDED" and 'Morons"?
Please remember your bile when someone else decides to describe Obama and company in the same CHILDISH manner.
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GLee11 months ago
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I have to agree with djn3. Although I am NOT a President Obama supporter, he is our President and deserves the respect and the proper amount of time to leave his good or bad mark/s. Respect........ something this Country is longing for as we say bye to President Bush. Thank you for your service to these United States 'W'. We remain safe and free. Let's see how it goes from there with a positive outlook...... for the good of all.
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pc2511 months ago
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President Obama should be respected by his staff first and foremost and Emanuel's actions show a lack of respect for Obama, the office of President, the country, the inauguration and most of all himself and the position in life that he has achieved.
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icono111 months ago
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I love it when politicians of any party act their mental age and get caught at it.
By the way, did Fiend-Steen really say... "oaf of office"?
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pc2511 months ago
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A subconscious Freudian slip.......on top of it all you would think that on a truly historic day they would manage get through the inauguration ceremony without any flubs, starting with Feinstein, then Obama, and ending up with Justice Roberts. They were probably laughing their behinds off in Europe.
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crespi11 months ago
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gamahuche11 months ago
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No we weren't.
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I think you would find it hard to find a European who wasn't either heaving an enormous sigh of relief that the chimp was finally gone and that a human being had taken his place or raising a toast to a future with someone who actually knows where other continents are located.
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slate11 months ago
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I'm so glad that Obama restated his oath so we won't have the usual rant that it was done incorrectly and he's not our true president.
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We lost the election, it's time to watch and see what he does. Call him on the things we thinks he is wrong on BUT also praise him for the GOOD he does as well.
Emmanuel is just as much a war monger as Rummy was, it will be interesting how the left views him over time.
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slate11 months ago
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Perception.
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Just like sending men and women off to war. It's the perception in one's mind whether the sacrifice of life and treasure is justifiable in one's mind, whether they are ok with one war over the other.
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markgr82nz11 months ago
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I can't believe you people are fussing over Obama's slip up during his oath of office when the exiting Pres couldn't put a complete sentence together in 8 years! Please don't "misunderestimate" our new commander in chief, his staff, or the WILL OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!
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Hhussk11 months ago
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While the story has relatively little significance in the days to come, it has some important reminders to how the Clinton Administration ran their White House. As if we are returning to days where the Presidential office and White House are not being taken seriously.
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Remember the transition from Clinton to Bush? It was not a pretty sight in the White House. Even the "W"s were removed from keyboards.
The transition from Bush to Obama was one of the smoothest ever and has notedly been reported such.-
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Will131311 months ago
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Seems the new White House Chief of Staff is just keeping with tradition....
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http://flickr.com/photos/mattmccrady/120340/
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jthicks11 months ago
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ALL OF YOU ARE FORGETTING THAT THERE WERE 2 LITTLE GIRLS PRESENT FOR THIS CEREMONY -- ONE OF WHO WAS MAKING HER OWN FACES AT SOME OF THE FOLKS PRESENT ! I'D BET $$$ THAT EMMANUAL WAS "GESTURING" AT 7 year old SASHA OBAMA, YOU NITWITS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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frctm511 months ago
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Good to see that Obama's critics are focussed again on the substantive matters in keeping with their level of intellectual discourse. And he's a secret Muslim too! Ditto heads possess the maturity of children so it's only natural that they give disproportionate attention to school yard issues. People who are feeling jubilant and are compelled to sit for hours through an extended parade of ceremonies and dignities relieve their restlessness with playful gestures directed at someone at a distance or by conversation with others nearby. Run for the hills! My God, what's next? That anyone should fixate upon something so trivial and extrapolate dire meaning or consequences from it, they really need to get out more.
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Poulenc11 months ago
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pc, you're absolutely right: Rham thumbing his nose at...whatever he was thumbing his nose at is a total disgrace! Absolutely intolerable! I mean, whatever happened to respect for authority in this great land of ours?
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Further, I fervently hope that we all wake up tomorrow and find that the inauguration didn't occur. That Obama's election was a mirage. And that George W. is still the president.
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sspsllc-4611 months ago
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Oh here we go. Again.
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Now Obama's entire staff is going to have to walk around with their hands cuffed, fingers taped, eyes glued to one spot, teeth sewn together, and their feet nailed to the floor just to keep overreactive hyperdramatic nutcases from going into a tizzy about whether or not their body movements are some kind of sign of terrorist activity, or even worse, some kind of personal snub at people they've never met in their lives. What if that man was gesturing to an old friend or someone in his own family? That's now against the Obama Watch Law?
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sspsllc-4611 months ago
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Oh here we go. Again.
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Now Obama's entire staff is going to have to walk around with their hands cuffed, fingers taped, eyes glued to one spot, teeth sewn together, and their feet nailed to the floor just to keep overreactive hyperdramatic nutcases from going into a tizzy about whether or not their body movements are some kind of sign of terrorist activity, or even worse, some kind of personal snub at people they've never met in their lives. What if that man was gesturing to an old friend or someone in his own family? That's now against the Obama Watch Law?
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pc2511 months ago
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decorum my friend, reverence for the office, and the positions of power they hold. A respect for everyone that came before them and for those who will follow them they are the standard bearers. They are leader and should act as such. However class or more exactly lack of class and dignity is something that will begin to manifest itself more and more during the Obama administration. It was evident during the campaign but you people had blinders on.
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djn3nunez311 months ago
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They are leader and should act as such.
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Ooooooh like this shinning example hum?
"On Tuesday, Cheney, serving in his role as president of the Senate, appeared in the chamber for a photo session. A chance meeting with Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (Vt.), the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, became an argument about Cheney's ties to Halliburton Co., an international energy services corporation, and President Bush's judicial nominees. The exchange ended when Cheney offered some crass advice.
"*uck yourself," said the man who is a heartbeat from the presidency.
Leahy's spokesman, David Carle, yesterday confirmed the brief but fierce exchange. "The vice president seemed to be taking personally the criticism that Senator Leahy and others have leveled against Halliburton's sole-source contracts in Iraq," Carle said."
http://www.truthout.org/article/cheney-leahy-go-**...
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sspsllc11 months ago
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Just for the record, I'm documenting all of this nincompoop public chatter just to have a personal history book on how many insane things get said about Obama for those who have the lack of ability to intelligently assess the real news.
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The reason is because this little "nitpicky" stuff is the kind of stuff us regular average everyday non-famous black folk have to live with on a consistent basis.
We can't move around or even stand in a corner talking together without some hyperactive overly-dramatic white person thinking we're conspiring to overturn the plantation and kill all the massas.
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jakesguile11 months ago
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I've got a better idea... Anyone heard of the Moral Orel episode "Numb?" The song they were playing would be a great ode to all the nutcases of the right wing, and SO fitting considering M.O's usual content
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Poulenc11 months ago
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pc, more than ever, I'm convinced that the great left-right divide turns on the issue of authoritarianism, expressed by those for whom order, loyalty, purity, control and allegiance to the group trump other concerns.
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For them, spontaneity can indeed be a dangerous thing--as can irreverence, no matter how briefly expressed.
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