tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post655698234077598824..comments2024-03-28T23:35:56.945-04:00Comments on Progressive Eruptions: W. KRISTOL SUGGESTS BUSH GIVE THE MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO TORTURERSShaw Kenawehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-60349894099544601592008-12-05T09:06:00.000-05:002008-12-05T09:06:00.000-05:00Actually, I am generally pleased with President El...Actually, I am generally pleased with President Elect's cabinet picks. The most grousing I did was over the possible choice of John Kerry as Secretary of State, which did not happen.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-29418897137011538632008-12-04T13:03:00.000-05:002008-12-04T13:03:00.000-05:00Chernow is marvelous.His bio of JD Rockefeller is ...Chernow is marvelous.<BR/><BR/>His bio of JD Rockefeller is fantastic.<BR/><BR/>Now there's a view of 'free-market' capitalism for you.<BR/><BR/>Shudder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-71907127052502106422008-12-03T07:08:00.000-05:002008-12-03T07:08:00.000-05:00Thanks for the book tips, Arthurstone.I'm still pl...Thanks for the book tips, Arthurstone.<BR/><BR/>I'm still plodding through "Alexander Hamilton," a 1,000+ page history by Ron Chernow of THE greatest (IMHO) Founding Father.<BR/><BR/>That man was incredibly talented and brilliant! And certain elements on the fringe right would have been against him because he was born on Nevis in the Caribbean--even though America wasn't a country at the time of his birth.Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-39737814504622734592008-12-02T22:41:00.000-05:002008-12-02T22:41:00.000-05:00Just finished Jane Mayer's 'The Dark Side&...Just finished Jane Mayer's 'The Dark Side' & am halfway through 'Angler: The Cheyne Vice Presidency'. Highly recommended for any who still cling to the disproved notion that the Pres & Vice are in any meaningful way honorable men. <BR/><BR/>Both should be at your local library Gordon. Get your name on the reserve list. Both are (deservedly) popular.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-74379110316339800052008-12-02T15:32:00.000-05:002008-12-02T15:32:00.000-05:00Dreams of the netroots shattered?Not mine.I'm dele...Dreams of the netroots shattered?<BR/><BR/>Not mine.<BR/><BR/>I'm delerious with joy.<BR/><BR/>Obama hasn't disappointed me one iota.<BR/><BR/>I was pretty sure he'd do what he's done. I read Team of Rivals.<BR/><BR/>There are fringe elements to each party, and I've certainly heard whining from the extreme lefties over Obama's appointments. None from me, though.<BR/><BR/>And most of the blogs on the right seem to be populated with the fringe elements--they're still yelping about Obama's birth certificate.<BR/><BR/>Can you believe it?Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-91427021835611962112008-12-02T10:46:00.000-05:002008-12-02T10:46:00.000-05:00If Kristol wants to reward unrestrained interrogat...If Kristol wants to reward unrestrained interrogators, perhaps he is thinking of the Iron Cross?BB-Idahohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168862935045755393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-49792407971122995272008-12-01T11:14:00.000-05:002008-12-01T11:14:00.000-05:00Whining, Shaw? Hardly. We're rather bemused watc...Whining, Shaw? Hardly. We're rather bemused watching as all of the dreams of the netroots are shattered even before the inauguration.<BR/><BR/>If Obama wants to run a centrist administration ala WJBC, I'm happy about that. And as He discovers that actually doing something with the terrorists parked at Guantanamo is a little bit harder than just talking about it, I'll acknowledge that rueful shrug and wish Him well.<BR/><BR/>And as the weight of the responsibility for the safety and security of Americans here and abroad settles on His shoulders, I'll be there to support Him, and even defend Him from the likes of those who call the current president a "war criminal." They'll transfer their hatred and irrationality to Obama soon enough.<BR/><BR/>And when He screws up, I'll be there to point it out, too.Gordon Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772014586181361069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-43258345064474651702008-11-30T13:02:00.000-05:002008-11-30T13:02:00.000-05:00Holder, like a lot of smart people, bought into th...Holder, like a lot of smart people, bought into the panic and overreaction spread by the Bush administration in 2002. Unlike them he acknowledged the fundamental flaws in that approach and, quite rightly, sought more equitable and effective policies. Unlike Addington, Yoo, Gonzalez, Cheney and Bush he hasn't committed warcrimes. <BR/><BR/>Big difference. The Neo-Cons never, never admit error.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-3217226359317244762008-11-30T08:47:00.000-05:002008-11-30T08:47:00.000-05:00dmarks and Gordon,You may want to read what Ronald...dmarks and Gordon,<BR/><BR/>You may want to read what Ronald Reagan's favorite speech writer, Peggy Noonan, has to say about President-elect Obama's cabinet choices and his overall performance to date.<BR/><BR/>While both of you are whining over every move Obama makes and finding fault in his choices, a majority of Americans see him as a real agent of change, even big-time Republicans, like Peggy Noonan agree(see my new post).Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-71820293158656808012008-11-30T08:29:00.000-05:002008-11-30T08:29:00.000-05:00"As president, I will close Guantanamo, reject the..."As president, I will close Guantanamo, reject the Military Commissions Act and adhere to the Geneva Conventions. Our Constitution and our Uniform Code of Military Justice provide a framework for dealing with the terrorists," Obama said in 2007.Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-65212056681755307182008-11-30T07:01:00.000-05:002008-11-30T07:01:00.000-05:00Gordon: Nah. Diferrent standards must apply to Oba...Gordon: Nah. Diferrent standards must apply to ObamaCo and BushCo.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-72920672016861126072008-11-30T01:09:00.000-05:002008-11-30T01:09:00.000-05:00Well, since our AG designate stated that the det...Well, since our AG designate <A HREF="http://newsbusters.org/blogs/kerry-picket/2008/11/24/2002-video-flashback-eric-holder-terrorist-detainees-dont-fall-under-g" REL="nofollow"> stated </A> that the detainees don't deserve Geneva Convention treatment, I guess he's the first who should be prosecuted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-80461445003195408462008-11-29T20:50:00.000-05:002008-11-29T20:50:00.000-05:00If the waterboard guy is pardoned, and goes off an...If the waterboard guy is pardoned, and goes off and waterboards <A HREF="http://www.time.com/time/2007/presidential_pardons/10.html" REL="nofollow">Marc Rich</A>.....dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-54420755505327933092008-11-29T15:08:00.000-05:002008-11-29T15:08:00.000-05:00Mental illness is a kind interpetation of making a...Mental illness is a kind interpetation of making a living off of exploiting dishonorable and unconstitutional government that has an appeal to right wing readers. It's been almost funny to watch the whole press crew trying to bury its record of pandering to wingers under a pile of truckling to the new administration that got elected by people who obviously don't have any respect for their opinions.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553541514560319083noreply@blogger.com