[Rhodes22-list] This day in history

[petelargo]

1) That specific line is purely a joke based on the current political
musings. If you don't get it (no matter how bad it might be) then I guess
the joke is on you.

2) Please do not tout Bush as some great 'serviceman'. He was a silver spoon
'bubba' that was a war dodger, period. In fact I would hold up Rev Wrights 6
years of Marine service over Bushes questionable Texas Air Guard. Hey, he is
the one that classified the information. If you are so proud why hide it.

3) I am connected to many people that are lefties, righties, libertarians
and just plain crazies. I have yet to meet even one person amongst them that
doubts the sincerity and efforts made by the our armed forces. So unless you
have specifics and not generalizations of 'lefties against the troops' , you
can finally pull that particular pickle out. 

4) Early in the primaries (Feb) the troops themselves number one candidate
per actual monetary donation (not easy on military pay) was Ron Paul, who
never supported Iraq and wants them out immediately. Second was Barack
Obama. 

5) I am extremely proud of our military, but not the Commander in Chief.  He
should be held accountable and tried for Crimes against the Constitution
(the document he swore to uphold) and he is already in serious legal trouble
now trying to cover his personal ass. Even many mainstream conservatives
were mind blown that the President gave a tax cut to the wealthy at a time
during wartime (unprecedented in US history) when documented evidence of
lack of troop supplies and equipment existed.  Ridiculous. 

6) Finally, many of us (81% and rising) feel the country is on the wrong
track.  Nationalistic pride without any reflection on errors, is the
hallmark of a "true-believer".  Time to grow up and realize that America can
and does make mistakes and healthy reflection, criticism and correction are
not only patriotic, but morally necessary. 


Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
> 
> Pete,
> 
> You wrote, "I denounce that type of angry pulpit-banging white-bread
> rhetoric."
> 
> That's the second time you've used the expression "white-bread".  Exactly
> what-the-hell is that phrase supposed to mean?  If it is supposed to be an
> insult then you should be proud, it's working.  Please define it further
> so
> instead of thinking I might be torqued at your simple-mindedness I'll know
> for sure.
> 
> It is entirely possible that I'm a "loser" and if so, it was a choice.  If
> I'm "white-bread" (whatever that means) I may be the victim of racism.
> 
> Brad
> 
> On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 9:43 AM, petelargo <petelauritzen at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
> 
>>
>> Herb,
>>
>> Are your views and opinions so weak that you have to resort to personal
>> name
>> calling? I denounce that type of angry pulpit-banging white-bread
>> rhetoric.
>> The full truth is that the sign was the NAVY'S idea for that specific
>> carrier's mission. HOWEVER, the White House was involved and DID actually
>> have the sign made and had Bush positioned for maximum photo op. Any
>> politician will jump in front of a parade. And Bush did say "that major
>> combat operations were over in Iraq. In the battle of Iraq, the United
>> States and our allies have prevailed." Bush's speech originally did have
>> "mission accomplished" in it. Rumsfeld had that taken that out and it was
>> semi-watered down to the above quote.
>>
>>
>> hparsons wrote:
>> >
>> > Rob, you're pathetic. Bush did exactly what he said he did, and you
>> want
>> > to berate him for that. You're a loser.
>> >
>> > Rob Lowe wrote:
>> >> No smoke being blown by me of course, just by Bush.
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Brad Haslett" <flybrad at gmail.com>
>> >> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> >> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 5:02 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] This day in history
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> Rob,
>> >>>
>> >>> I remember the moment well - watched it live during the afternoon
>> launch
>> >>> with a bunch of Navy pilots and a substantial number of Air Force
>> pilots
>> >>> commenting on how easy it must be to land on a target that's always
>> >>>
>> >> pointed
>> >>
>> >>> into the wind. First, as a pilot, Bush 43 proved his stripes flying a
>> >>> most
>> >>> difficult and unforgiving aircraft.  He earned his flight suit and
>> >>> looked
>> >>> good in it that day!  You may have a political point you want to
>> score,
>> >>> so
>> >>> be it.  Just don't blow smoke your asshole hasn't earned!
>> >>>
>> >>> Brad
>> >>>
>> >>> On Thu, May 1, 2008 at 3:52 PM, Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>> Five years ago, today, President Bush declares victory in Iraq
>> aboard
>> >>>> an
>> >>>> aircraft carrier bearing a victory banner.
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