The Respectfully Republican Conversation

Roctober - First of all, that post came AFTER the "intellectually inferior" post. Gheesh, do you EVER check things out before you post about them? Case in point - that last sentence you wrote about Grace makes absolutely no sense...

And honey, please, I am not "actin' all saintly." I said the personal attacks - including naming names and crap like that - is to the curb - and against BC.org rules, I might add. I can't recall ONE SINGLE post on the Obama thread where anyone here was mentioned by name in nearly as derogatory a way as folks have been here. Amy seems to be a favorite topic, which is funny as all get out because she IGNORES all of it and never responds to you directly. Doesn't stop the attacks, though...

And please, quit with the two-faced postering! You post stuff like "If they spend tax dollars to try to dig up dirt on Obama, a sitting president, I will quit the Republican party ASAP." on January 6th on the Obama thread then a week lader post a bunch of "slam" cartoon on this one? And you wonder why we ignore you. Not THAT hard to figure out, really...

You don't know me, Roctober. Let's keep it that way, shall we? Back on ignore you go, my dear... 

I would bet that Bushie and Laura will be glad to get on with life ... he really may not have made the best president (in my eyes) but he certainly is a gracious man.

Here's what he said:

Bush called the inauguration of Obama, the first black president, a "moment of hope and pride" for America.

"Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose story reflects the enduring promise of our land," he said in wishing the best to Obama, incoming first lady Michelle Obama, and their two daughters.

Bush's presidency began with the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil and ends with the worst economic collapse in three generations.

"Even in the toughest times, we lift our eyes to the broad horizon ahead," Bush said with his trademark optimism. "I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people. This is a nation that inspires immigrants to risk everything for the dream of freedom. This is a nation where citizens show calm in times of danger and compassion in the face of suffering."

An audience of about 200 people were being assembled to listen to the speech at the White House. They include about 45 people chosen for their personal stories, a practice normally reserved for a State of the Union address. The venue is a break from farewell addresses by Presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan, who spoke to the nation from the Oval Office.

"Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks," said Bush, whose performance has drawn low public approval ratings for months. "There are things I would do differently if given the chance. Yet I have always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right."

Let's hope the vitriol doesn't persist for 12 years!

Michael Medved had a very interesting guest on today; His very close friend, Lanny Davis. Yes, that Lanny Davis, as in former Clinton staffer and staunch dem. They were discussing THEIR good friend George Bush. They were BOTH commenting how much they felt Bush was a good man with a true Christian heart. They BOTH admitted that Bush has gotten a bum rap from the press and that he has done what he felt was in the best interest of the country. If he had done what was in his own best interest, he would have gone along with popular opinion. They both agreed Bush will not go out and say nasty things about Obama, no matter what he does, as Carter has. Davis said that even though he does not agree with many of the Bush policies, he does not have anything bad to say about the man personally.

Then Medved and Davis had a little sparring about who started the bipartisanship that now plagues this country. Medved felt it went back to the way Reagan was treated. Davis of course blamed it all on the way Clinton was treated. They bantered about this respectfully. I do not remember Clinton having to deal with the extreme hatred that Bush has. Remember all the disgusting displays of Bush effigys and protests around the country. You know the republicans will never be able to do that about Obama. Most Republicans are not that militant anyway, and have jobs to go to, so they do not have time to attend protest marches. If they do they will be called racist. I would bet that there will be very few protesters at the obamacoronation, while they were out in full force for Bush. Liberals are a bunch of screamers who love to be heard but get furious if the opposition speaks up. This thread is a perfect example. We come here to discuss politics among ourselves, but others think we are all about them and try to shut us up. Frankly, I do not care a bit what is going on on the other thread. I have never read it because they seem to be awfully mean spirited. I do not understand why they like to add their vehemence here, but then I will never understand liberals, even though I once was one, before I opened my mind to the truth. I once believed in all that Give Peace A Chance stuff, until I saw all the talking we have been doing does no good because the other side never wants to listen.

If only people could take there cues from Medved and Davis, and put politics aside. It is okay to disagree, but it is not okay to try to cause trouble just for the sake of hatred for the other side.

One thing I just cannot understand. Why are liberals always such angry people? They have total control of the government right now. They should be drowning in champagne and smiling from ear to ear, yet they are all over the air waves, and other places, still screaming about Bush and still blasting Palin. These people are such a puzzle.  I think they need to get a life.

I agree, Vivre. As I have already posted, I check to see if things are smoother and more accepting of others' views~~~Nope, but great training to be on The View!

I can understand why many would think 3 terms would a boon: more opportunity to finish initiatives, programs, missions and the ilk (I know the feeling; a lot of us here would like 12 years!). However, when one assesses the toll taken on every President, especially after 8 grueling years, one does wonder why anyone wants the job!

Prince Charles is still waiting to be King!!

PS: starting to see notices of suburban stores closed on Inauguaration Day.

Here is what Grace said Felicia:  I want to acknowledge the Obama gals on this thread for raising themselves above the "fray," and not sinking to the level of name-calling and character assassinations I have seen on other threads.

Just because I don't want Obama to be persecuted like Bill Clinton doesn't mean I am jumping on his bandwagon either.  Some of the following over there and apparently, you included, believe that one must be 110% for him or you must be against him.  I wish him well but I don't see that he has been acting any different than the politicians of yesteryear or even yesterday.  So maybe if you had read Grace's comments before yelling at me, you would have come off better.

I have one question and I can't ask it over there. 

Some people say they didn't care what Clinton did in the WH with Monica.  That he wasn't there to be an example to our children or EVEN adults.  My question is, do you/we want Obama to be a good example to all Americans?  Do you/we want him to be an example to the young black men and children?  Morally?  Honesty?  How would you/we feel if he cheated on MO.  I think MO would throw him out of the WH!  What would it be telling our young black men and children about family?  This is NOT a racist question.  Only white men have been presidents and many of them have shown bad judgment. 

Looks like the attack dogs were over here removing posts -- I thought they "never" did that?

And I don't know why they would remove them.. they were not personal attacks. 

Oh well ...

1SB!

I know what I posted over there that was removed.  I know what I posted first and how it was replied to.  I'll keep my evidence.  The funny thing is I haven't even reported their posts...LOL..maybe one that was terrible.  I could find many more to hit the remove button to. 

Since Laurap has me misquoted and I pm'd her and I pm'd her and her response was that she just copied and pasted ... Let me clarify that I was copying and pasting FELICIA'S remarks.

Here's the whole text of what I was sending Laura, who replied to me then I guess has me blocked ...

From me:

Yes, and I was cutting and pasting from Felicia's post, here is her entire post from 3 hours ago:

3 hours ago Felicia wrote:

I think you'd fall under the "bate Obama supporters into arguments" category, ijl. You may not have think you attacked him, but how you phrased your "questions" were quite grating. It's like me coming over here and asking something about why Bush is so out of touch or something. It's edgy by nature. Do you get that or are you trying to be obtuse?

It is NEVER ok to justify calling a whole group of people intellectually inferior I can't even believe you tried to justify such stupidity. My only problem with you has been how you've conducted yourself in the OBAMA thread - I could give a damn what you say amongst your cronies here, as long as the personal attacks are kept to a minimum, which too many here just don't seem to know how the heck to do.

I'm fine with debating the issues and all, but you need to come correct. Until you do that, I'm putting your tail right back on ignore...

And, in the immortal words of Martin Lawrence, "Run tell THAT."

Cure this b*tch already!

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So, there ya go Laurap, maybe if you read the whole thread instead of jumping into the fray before checking your facts and misquoting me.  I'll stand up for what I write but not what someone else says. 

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And Laura:  when I tried to pm you, it told me this: Your Private Message was not sent.
This Community Member is not accepting Private Messages.

so, apparently, my message did go thru but the computer said it didn't ... and now you have me blocked again ... but you pm'd me and ran.... so now you're on ignore too so I don't have to get pm'd without being able to respond back!

Oh, and I love limbo ... how low can you go? you ask me .. Ask how low the girls have been to me?

Sherri,  the mods have them, they can be restored since they are only temporarily removed.  I could care less if they are restored. 

I just think it's funny that Ivy somehow got a bug up the rear and started a flying fur fight.  It is obvious that some people have been stewing for a while and the pot burst.  But I would guess that there is some instigation on the part of others since they may not want to get in trouble or maybe that should say get into trouble again.

Oh man - I'm sad.  I sure am going to miss GW.... I may not have agreed with all his policies, but I admire his stance and his unfaltering wish to protect us.  He is so sincere and gracious. 

What a great day.

Moody at a loss for words.  Love the sound of Silence

Bush gave a hearthfelt goodbye speech.

The Ladies of the other Threads self destructed on this thread

A lovely lovely lady helped me with my grammer and spelling

LuAnn's son is on the way home

and what else was it....let's see  I think it was I think it was.  oh what is it,  oh yeah did I tell you Cam had great scans... Still can't find any damn cancer, tm's fallen even more into normal ranges and though she has to continue with chemo two weeks on and one week off.  It can be done locally and only go back to Houston for scans and consult with Christofanilli every 9 weeks.