It’s hard to sum up eight years in twenty minutes (especially with time out for callers), unless you want to talk about the positive achievements of the Bush Administration—that you can take care of in one line: there were none.
As for the negative achievements. . . ah, well, pull up a chair, as they say.
Jane just scratches the surface—but what a fine scratch it is.
(egregious has more of Jane’s morning appearance on CSPAN over at Oxdown Gazette.)



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Jane on C-Span (replay) right now.
What a beautiful lady our Jane is.
How many C-SPAN mugs does one person need?
Just bein’ snarkly of course. A great job. Seriously, Jane is refreshing because she’s ….. nice. So many of the people you asee are arrogant or screamers or know-it-alls. If Coulter hasn’t proven herself to be a hideous bitch all on her own, get her on some show with Jane. The contrast is soooooo striking. It’ll be the end of Coulter. (Plus Jane would crush her. And smile the entire time doing it.)
Oh, boy. Can’t wait to see this when I get home.
The difference is Jane has facts.
Exactly so. That’s one difference. Most important one.
Jane was great!
When do we see Marcy and Christy on CSPAN?
Hugh has a list of “talking points” that would make great topics for conversation regarding the Bush Administration record of achievements.
Oh, I beg to differ. Bush did something enormous for us, and I am ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you folks will agree.
Witness the rise of a puny little blog called “FireDogLake” and the reach of its progenitor, Jane Hamsher. (Hell yeah, CSPAN!! CNN!! MSNBC!!)
Without George W. Bush’s constant, chronic failures, would FireDogLake have had adequate casus belli around which to organically organize into what it is today?
For that I do thank you, George W. Bush, for being an enormous impetus.
Jane here is awesome dialogue by Queen Noor on MSNBC Joe Scarborough show sans Joe in a round table. She nails it.
George W Bush has fulfiled one of his campaign promises in that he promised to unite america. He has succeeded well at least 75% of it now think he has done a shitty job.
94 hrs & 59 min
Yes george has united the middel class with the poor.
Great point Jane terorism around the world is up 500%. The enemy is going not where we are ready for them in America.
Ok we are not ready but the rest of the world is an even more open target.
Is Ossama reading Sun Tze?
Has this interviewer read the Lake? We criticize Obama all the time?
Yes why didn’t we go after Saudi Arabia instead of Iraq?
this is my first time on this blog….just a few questions for Jane, and anyone else that wants to respond….1st…no president in history has done for africa, the things that President Bush has done and that is a Fact..2nd..if we went into Iraq for oil, then why didn’t we get the oil? 3rd… with ALL the investagations, not ONE came to the conclusion, that President Bush, or Vice-President Cheny lied or changed information, to go into Iraq…Powell had no problem with the information until a Black man gained the nomination for President. I know that you are out there, thinking that I am just another Bush-lover, but you could not be further from the truth…I would much rather President Cheney had been making the decisions, (or for that matter, President Palin, not a President McCain) In my opinion, President Bush was far too eagar to do the things that would make “everyone” ( you guys) happy. Well, “you” wanted “change”, and now you will get it..I only hope , and pray, (can I say that on here?) that the damage, that this new President and congress manage to bring upon this wonderful country of ours will not do us in for good….His plans for gays in the military, his plans to downsize our military and missle defense, unions, taxes, education, abortion, etc…etc…etc….are all plans that are going to hurt the U.S…….but you wanted change ( I just love all the Clinton people, that make up the “change”) and now you have it…GOD BLESS our wonderful country and all of our leaders…….Lee
KABLOOIE!!
My head just exploded.
How much does Hal and Bechtel, Blackwater etc give to the GOP?
hey rayne, mabey you should check some more sites, there are plenty of hate and liberal blogs ou there….you make it sound like this is the only one…..take a look….you will find many places to show your hate and disrespect, for our leaders…..lee
The first caller forgets that the GOP at the time was saying that the attempts Bill did do to try and get Ossama were criticized as attempte to distract America from the *cough* very important Monica impeachment.
If Bill was not distracted and being criticized for trying to get Ossama and followed up more maybe he would have gotten him?
Ah, Jane has so much more patience w/ idiots like the first woman – who called herself “straight down the center” then spouted Rep[ub talking points. Jane’s answer was great. I wish I could do what she does. And as pointed out above, smiling (not smirking!) pleasantly and keeping her voice calm and even.
I’m going to go look up egregious’s post right now.
May I join you? Two heads are better than one !
Hahaha. I think shrinks call 18’s logic transference.
KKKarl is wanting good bye letters for GWB
http://thinkprogress.org/2009/…..ll-letter/
94 hrs & 39 min
Lee, let me explain something to you.
We chew people like you up and spit them out.
Take off the blinders and take a real good look around and tell me what you see.
Bush and Cheney have obliterated this once great country .
Now run along.
She also doesn’t seem to even know that Clinton made several attempts to get bin Laden.
Republican talking points.
hey “things come undone, We have NOT been attacked again because the enemy would much rather attack innocent women and children. and if it will be any help to you in the library, look for SunTzu. the art of war….lee
leaky kayak- see previous post for a clue.
Welcome Lee. I know where you’re comming from. People here can be a pretty serious lot. Sometime too much so and they need a change. A little levity and humor is needed and appreciated. Thank you.
Better yet, go here and when you get done reading EVERY word on the 399 documented scandals from the Bush adminstration, then maybe we can have an intelligent conversation.
Some are up the creek w/o a paddle, others in left field w/o a glove.
Busted, I think there is no chance of that. None.
Blue Texan is upstairs.
hey busted knuckles, there is not that much chewing to go around….I have read some of the responses on this blog, listened to YourJane, on the clinton network, and have heard nothing but your talking points that you have been spewing since gore got beat in 2000. I know ……the election was stolen….I didn’t realize that our country had been obliterated…
that appearance was very well done.
Again, Lee, you are right. I’m so glad you decided to join us. I know exactly what you mean. I can’t believe so many people voted for Obama knowing fully well that he supported etc…etc…etc…. The GOP better filibuster etc…etc…etc… or we’re doomed.
Sun Tzu said, “Attention is Destiny.”
Bush didn’t pay attention to a little briefing titled something like “Al Qaeda determined to attack inside the United States.” And 3,000 people died.
More:
Attention. Is. Destiny.
I would suggest calling c-span and asking them to provide an opportunity for Marcy and CHS. (202) 737-3220.
Has Liberty Lee returned with a new handle?
I was just gonna ask if anyone recognized this….. guest of ours. Sounds familiar. Theh again, they all sound alike.
I thought all that bribe money/tribute Bush has been paying Pakistan was the reason? Pakistan’s intelligence services helped set up the Taliban back when Ossama was giving them cash.
Also Ossama has always attacked women and kids he just likes them undefended hence the reasoning for not attacking us while we are watching every Muslim that come to the country.
Liberty Lee is that you?
Jane you just get better every interview a long format seems to favor you. Good Job:)
Hey Lee revisit the Gliewitz Incident, then use your intellect? Bush/Cheney…a page right out of the fascist handbook. Never mind a quiet covert action to rid the world of Bin Lauden, we went to war in Iraq? Mushrooms over NYC! BTW long term oil contracts in Iraq??????
You see Nazi Germany rationalized the invasion of Poland (the Blitzkrieg)as a preemptive defensive military to protect Germany from Polish saboteurs threatening the homeland! It was a lie!!! Nuremberg War trials brought exposed this lie offered by Nazis
Does any of this sound familiar to you!
Yes Mo Tze was Right
http://www.knowledgerush.com/k…..ia/Mo-Tze/
I am so proud the Lake has so many Sun Tze readers! We need a poll of readers to see what classic books they have read!
Clinton network? Have you been reading the Lake at all the MSM is to the right of the Clinton’s, and they are to the right of the 70%er Left on ending the war now, National Healthcare etc.
The MSM does not report they are propaganda for the corporate message.
The Clinton’s represent a compromise with the failed Corporate/GOP policies.
“Mo Zi….. advocated judging ideas and objects through the human senses, by their utility and their antiquity. Mo Zi denounced offensive warfare…….”
http://www.knowledgerush.com/k…..ia/Mo-Tze/
To many people drink polluted water while their intellects are compromised by MSM Corporate brainwashing. Meanwhile brains neurons are killed and destroyed by a poison known as alcohol while its misuse is instilled abuse by corporate design, and that good old spirits tax, revenue!!!!
We are going to have to pay for this war somehow
http://oxdown.firedoglake.com/diary/2969
I was thinking the same thing — Liberty is that you? We missed you! Welcome home, buddy.
Jane is really good on the tube. You have seen and heard so much crap, but you can calmly listen and address the matter. You can also rip their faces off if you so choose because you know the facts, having lived them. I think that is a great combo!
We are going to see a lot more of you out there. Sitting down with ol’ shooter might be tough, but I for one would like to hear those questions!
Why should we the taxpayer / citizen and my foreseeable heirs be on the hook for the illegal actions of criminals given carte blanc to destroy this republic as forewarned by Jefferson? This is abject bullshit!!!!
beefheart, I can’t seem to get a handle on your comments. “your jane” wouldn’t last a minute with Ann. while jane is on cnn and blogging, Ann is busy with her, what, 5th or 6th, #1 best seller? jane couldn’t carry Ann’s breifcase……later, this has been fun…..lee….P.S. things come undone…..the count of monte cristo, shogun, tai-pan, some of the classics, but how about the “new” classics,……anything by Vince Flynn….start with Term Limits…..books about the people that put their lives an the line to keep us safe…I know they are fiction….but pray(there’s that word again) that our country will use them…..”We sleep in our beds soundly, because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would do us harm”…Winston Churchill……”All that is needed for evil to triumph, is for a good few men to do nothing”..Edmund Burke….I for one will put President Bush, Vice_President Cheney, and many more from this administration, into these catagories….once again, this has been fun……..lee…and again….it’s SunTzu……
Thank you for the suggestion and phone number. Calls will be made.
O/T did you know there was a pub with your namesake in the Porte Maillot area of Paris?
WTF? Bestseller? How many of those books are still warehoused?
Please do call, I already have!
did I really get a response from Ms. Hamsher? Thank you for taking the time…..I don’t know who you are talking about(liberty?) I said earlier, this is my first time on your site…I saw you on c-span, today, and checked out your blog….some really funny comments…..thanks again…..lee
oldoilfeildhand, all of Ann Coulters books go to the top ten…..instead of talking points…..read some of her stuff and then tell me about it…..thanks…..lee
A note to point out that Christy has been on c-span’s National Journal, though it has been awhile. During the Scooter Libby trial, maybe?
All of Ann Coulter’s books go to the “top ten” but the best seller lists also identify that the book is on the top ten list due to bulk sales. That is, one person or organizations buys hundreds/thousands of copies at once.
Which is why about a month after the book has been on the top ten lists, there are “specials” from many of the right wing sites or organizations offering “free copies of Ann Coulter’s Latest Best Seller when you donate $XX to us.”
History is littered with the rancid remains of “”dysfunctional cowards”" wrapped in flags with bible in hand, “telling people” what constitutes “patriotism,” while making no sacrifice themselves, and lining their pockets and those who supported them? BTW does anyone think the powerful men leaving the White House soon are not “aristocrats” with strong ties to powerful energy corporations? Does anyone think the constitution has not been compromised and the rule of law “shit upon,” by these aristocrats with well established ties to corporate energy purveyors??
Let them get away with the “Iraq Oil Plot” as those responsible for the 1933 Business plot where never prosecuted for treason?? Accountability is an illusion when the law is compromised by men!!
Ms. Hamsher, the remark about Ms Coulters breifcase, was out of line….it’s funny what reading blog like yours will do to some people (I’m included in that remark)…but beleive it or not, this is truly my first time on your site….I’ll keep checking it out….thanks again for responding……lee…..
J.J…..it must be so wonderful to be the smartest person in the room….
Read the link we punish Cindy McCain’s beer industry the Tobbacco companies etc they supported Bush by taxing 1/2 their profits and by mandating that they can’t pass the tax on to consumers.
Fiction can be a classic but we both know only time decides that:)
Diary on the GOP publishing business and tell me next time you see me if you write it!
I’ve seen some trolls but this one is something else. I wonder how long it took him/her to come up with all this bullshit. LOL. Man, even the tigers would leave this one to rot.
I had to come back for just a minute….just finished watching Ms. Meg Whitman, and Gov. Mitt Romney( on c-span)….now that would have been a ticket…..two very successful business people, smart, clean, articulate….oh sorry
the bestseller lists are all scams.
Jane is but one reason that I came to my senses and got out of the Dem party. She couldn’t help herself from grinning (sickening) when someone said anything against Pres. Bush. I couldn’t change the channel from her smug look since I couldn’t reach the remote. She told only the things that she thinks she knows. First time for me to lay eyes on her and hopefully the last. Her gravely voice made cringe. I hate the way the Dem party has become so mean and hateful.
Jane Hamsher is a national treasure and I consider her, Christy Hardin Smith and Marcy Wheeler as modern day patriots in the vein of Patrick Henry, guardians of a new truly informed and free press.
in the vein of Patrick henry and Thomas Paine.
ROTFL….You’re too much.
Why did my comment get deleted? Can’t stand a bit of critcism? Basically you are all just a bunch of Bush haters that have no morals.
Phew. First time in a while since I’ve seen this kind of rodent damage in a thread.
Must have hit a nerve, hmm?