Hezbollah, Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, John Bolton, Hugh Hewitt, the Republican Jewish Coalition, and John Boehner all disliked the President’s speech.
Footnote Didn’t there use to be a tradition that American elected officials refrained from criticizing the President when he was representing the nation abroad?
As was said of
FDRGrover Cleveland, "We love him for the enemies he has made."
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Boner, yer tanning solution bottle needs a refill. While yer at it try to figure out where ya put yer brain.
Gee, Obama told our conspiracy trolls to get a life. My, my.
Obama’s eight third rail moments a preparation for the ultimate jolt? Is he prepping the world for the revelation of the true compostion of “Al-Qaeda?”
You’d think that Boner might not want to be in the same camp as Hezbollah and the Muslim Brotherhoood…
Like at the end of all those Scooby Doo cartoons?
They just don’t have electricity adequate for his sunlamps.
neva hoppin GI
Boner: “He seemed to … place equal blame on the Israelis and the Palestinians. I have concerns about this,” the Ohio Republican said. “The Israelis have the right to defend themselves.”
I love how they constantly use the word “seem”. As in “He didn’t say anything of the sort and we have no legitimate criticim of what he said, so we’ll just make up shit.” See also “it appears.”
Somebody pointed out how some of these loons are saying he didn’t say anything Bush wasn’t saying. While others are “concerned.” Same as Bush, but no good. Got it. Once again, the R circular firing squad. Ready, fire, aim.
“some” said it “seems”
Yeah, I know. They’re like a dose of NSU that won’t go away.
LOL. Forgot about them.
Wasn’t there a former Prez that said much the same? hmmmm
Obama pretty much took the US as Daddy out of the equation. The Rethugs are going to have to venture into unknown territory, partnerships as adults to resolve issues. What a novel idea.
Nonfarm payrolls fell 345,000 in May, much less than the 525,000 expected. Revisions in the prior two months were upward by 82,000, but still with job losses of over 500,000 each month.
The unemployment rate from 8.9% to 9.4%, and the broadest measure of labor underutilization, the so-called U-6, rose from 15.8% to 16.4%.
Instant reactions of stocks is strongly positive and bonds strongly negative.
I’m off to do some gardening before the rain begins.
U no the economy is gaining steam when Elvis’ used toilet paper shows up on E-Bay.
Rational reasonable discussion with people that actually have problem solving skills? Can’t have that.
Good morning all.
The speculators see an increase in earnings coming. Bondholders see a drop in rates coming?
This is one of those rare times when I’d like to have cable just to see whether the concept gets picked up or ignored. But I can come here and find that out without all the extraneous bs.
“Al Qaeda” does not exist in the form that he portrays and the media promotes. It’s an invention – pure brainwashing. The branding of “al Qaeda In Iraq” was a Rovian stunt. The President’s efforts to cement as fact, completely disproven theories surrounding the events of 9/11, is evidence that he is carrying water for his bankster overlords and their client State.
The myth of “19 hijackers” is a lie, as confirmed by the FBI. 1/3 of the names and faces instantly provided on the TeeVee belonged to individuals who remained very much alive then and now. These are facts, yet the Government insists on repeating the same disproven lie. If you don’t believe me, do your own research…but whatever you do, don’t believe the myth.
The US President admits US (i.e. CIA) overthrew the democratically-elected Iranian government in 1953.
A very serious admission of culpability. What other admissions are forthcoming?
plunger
I wish to express my gratitude for your tenacity in dispelling myths in spite of the harassment by the self-appointed “troll monitors” on this and other progressive sites.
Are you implying thiw was some sort of deep secret? Not so much.
It’s not a deep secret, but certainly hasn’t penetrated acceptable mainstream discourse.
There is nothing “progressive” about censorship and swiftboating and the promotion of myths. The facts speak for themselves, if people seek the truth.
I spent two days living among most of the (NYPD and NYFD) widows and orphans of 9/11. I witnessed Rudy lie directly to all of their faces. It’s personal for me.
Michael Rivero
Anybody who has ever bothered to try to learn anything about Iran knows this and has known it for years. Of course, that lets out all the babbling classes and the media…
OT, but I liked it: Our paper had interesting piece about lawsuit against SMU over the sale of the land for Boy King Ly’bry. Reporting Lil W will likely have to testify and that the efforts by his rich friends go as far back as his Guv years. O for Molly Ivins both to fill in and comment. They sort of portray the plaintiff, an attorney, as a litigous kook, but who knows.
snark
plunger, ghost, I buy everything you guys write. I also love it when you try and hijack threads. Please do more of it. Whatever you do, don’t post at Oxdown where people are free to ignore you. Also, please keep insulting the highly paid moderators. I like that too. I’m sorry, I have to go, Tony Robbins is on.
/snark
How much have you two
bozoskicked into Marcy’s fund?Deepest apologies to Bozo the clown.
How much do you send to FDL each month?
Thanks BT, Maddow’s review of Obama’s speech is must see teevee.
Point Number Five in the video that is the topic of this thread says “Dismisses 9/11 Conspiracies.” It is therefore a topic of this thread.
My two of the 28 postings above do not qualify as “hijacking a thread.” They are in fact, precisely on topic.
Your Swiftboating of me is a personal attack, a violation of the rules – and your intention appears to be to dissuade others from daring to discuss the truth of 9/11. Your accusations are false. Whose agenda do you serve?
This is what Obama is up against.
If a false flag attack comes, designed to cause Obama to change his strategy and back off his demands for a two state solution, it will be Americans just like these in a location exactly like this who will be the targets.
Google “false flag” and learn who the masters of the tactic are.
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Here’s what I’ve learned over the years in threads: usually those who accuse others of hijacking threads, are the ones with the agenda!
RE: “Didn’t there use to be a tradition that American elected officials refrained from criticizing the President when he was representing the nation abroad?”
MY COMMENT: Apparently, that only applies to Democrats!