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Harry Hope

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Dec 30, 2009, 1:19:00 PM12/30/09
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From The Boston Globe, 12/30/09:
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2009/12/30/in_sober_measured_remarks_obama_conveys_strength/

Globe Editorial

In sober, measured remarks, Obama conveys strength

PRESIDENT Obama�s manner in responding to the attack on Northwest
Airlines Flight 253 was a statement in itself.

He was unruffled, focused strictly on the facts, and conveyed his
commitment to locating the plotters in clear, unmistakable language.

The message to the world, communicated in Obama�s serious but measured
manner, was that America is concentrating on preventing terrorism, not
changing the world.

Obama�s approach contrasted so sharply with that of former president
George W. Bush that critics quickly chided Obama for being too cool
and failing to grasp the gravity of the situation.

These complaints were not part of the usual political thrusts and
parries, but rather reflected a substantive difference between the
Bush and Obama administrations on which reasonable people can
disagree.

Many Americans would like to believe - and have the world believe -
that American military might, once unleashed, can counter any threat.

Thus, it�s important to make sure that everyone in the world is wary
of angering Uncle Sam.

But too often over the past eight years, Bush�s fierce expressions of
resolve served only to turn the attention of the world away from Al
Qaeda and toward the fearsome wrath of the United States.

Most of the world is only too aware of American military strength.

Delivering a reminder is unnecessarily provocative.

No doubt Al Qaeda hoped that Obama would flee his Christmas holiday in
Hawaii and appear on TV backed by a phalanx of generals and giant maps
of Yemen.

In fact, the United States is indeed facilitating military attacks on
suspected Al Qaeda bases in Yemen.

But Obama chose to concentrate on explaining exactly why the United
States was using �every element of our national power�� to disrupt
terrorists, rather than engage in largely symbolic vows of vengeance.

Americans may feel that anger, and some would opt for a president who
channels their feelings more directly.

But they�re safer with Obama, who keeps the attention of the world
where it should be: on rooting out Al Qaeda.

___________________________________________________

Rather comforting, eh?

Harry

Beam Me Up Scotty

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Dec 30, 2009, 1:57:14 PM12/30/09
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On 12/30/2009 1:19 PM, Harry Hope wrote:
>
> From The Boston Globe, 12/30/09:
> http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2009/12/30/in_sober_measured_remarks_obama_conveys_strength/
>
> Globe Editorial
>
> In sober, measured remarks, Obama conveys strength
>
> PRESIDENT Obama’s manner in responding to the attack on Northwest
> Airlines Flight 253 was a statement in itself.

Yes, he stated that it was all Bush's fault....


> He was unruffled, focused strictly on the facts, and conveyed his
> commitment to locating the plotters in clear, unmistakable language.

Obama Says... Let me be clear, I'm thinking we might want to get these
guys to stop all the monkey business.....

> The message to the world, communicated in Obama’s serious but measured
> manner, was that America is concentrating on preventing terrorism, not
> changing the world.

By making us all sit with our hands in our lap for the last hour of
every flight.

> Obama’s approach contrasted so sharply with that of former president
> George W. Bush that critics quickly chided Obama for being too cool
> and failing to grasp the gravity of the situation.

Imagine that, Obama not knowing he is in a war?

> These complaints were not part of the usual political thrusts and
> parries, but rather reflected a substantive difference between the
> Bush and Obama administrations on which reasonable people can
> disagree.

Dead people don't get to disagree.

> Many Americans would like to believe - and have the world believe -
> that American military might, once unleashed, can counter any threat.

You made that up....


> Thus, it’s important to make sure that everyone in the world is wary
> of angering Uncle Sam.

It sure is nice when they think twice before killing people.

> But too often over the past eight years, Bush’s fierce expressions of
> resolve served only to turn the attention of the world away from Al
> Qaeda and toward the fearsome wrath of the United States.

We are here to protect the USA not to appease the worlds opinion of
whether it's reasonable to be killing Americans....

I need no one's approval to protect myself. If you are that big an
idiot then I suppose Darwin has written your epitaph.

> Most of the world is only too aware of American military strength.

NO, but they know of Liberals weakness.

> Delivering a reminder is unnecessarily provocative.

self defence is hardly unnecessary.

> No doubt Al Qaeda hoped that Obama would flee his Christmas holiday in
> Hawaii and appear on TV backed by a phalanx of generals and giant maps
> of Yemen.

"We" don't care what Al Qaeda wants, that is the realm of your mushy
Liberalism, we just want the guilty to be found and stopped.

You might check with the world to see how they feel about that.

> In fact, the United States is indeed facilitating military attacks on
> suspected Al Qaeda bases in Yemen.

So you are saying Obama started another war in another country, to stop
terrorism, but that country never attacked us?

> But Obama chose to concentrate on explaining exactly why the United
> States was using “every element of our national power’’ to disrupt
> terrorists, rather than engage in largely symbolic vows of vengeance.

If Obama is using 'every element of our national power’ and he is still
failing, he isn't a very good Commander in Chief.

> Americans may feel that anger, and some would opt for a president who
> channels their feelings more directly.

Feeling are the Liberals world, "we Americans" are looking for results.

> But they’re safer with Obama, who keeps the attention of the world
> where it should be: on rooting out Al Qaeda.

Obama should be keeping the terrorists attention on staying alive,
instead of planning their new bombings of airliners.

> ___________________________________________________
>
> Rather comforting, eh?
>
> Harry

Obama shows the strength of a beaten dog.....


Beam Me Up Scotty

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Dec 30, 2009, 2:11:49 PM12/30/09
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On 12/30/2009 1:19 PM, Harry Hope wrote:
>
> From The Boston Globe, 12/30/09:
> http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2009/12/30/in_sober_measured_remarks_obama_conveys_strength/
>
> Globe Editorial
>
> In sober, measured remarks, Obama conveys strength
>
> PRESIDENT Obama’s manner in responding to the attack on Northwest
> Airlines Flight 253 was a statement in itself.

Yes, he stated that it was all Bush's fault....


> He was unruffled, focused strictly on the facts, and conveyed his
> commitment to locating the plotters in clear, unmistakable language.

Obama Says... Let me be clear, I'm thinking we might want to get these


guys to stop all the monkey business.....

> The message to the world, communicated in Obama’s serious but measured


> manner, was that America is concentrating on preventing terrorism, not
> changing the world.

By making us all sit with our hands in our lap for the last hour of
every flight.

> Obama’s approach contrasted so sharply with that of former president


> George W. Bush that critics quickly chided Obama for being too cool
> and failing to grasp the gravity of the situation.

Imagine that, Obama not knowing he is in a war?

> These complaints were not part of the usual political thrusts and


> parries, but rather reflected a substantive difference between the
> Bush and Obama administrations on which reasonable people can
> disagree.

Dead people don't get to disagree.

> Many Americans would like to believe - and have the world believe -
> that American military might, once unleashed, can counter any threat.

You made that up....


> Thus, it’s important to make sure that everyone in the world is wary
> of angering Uncle Sam.

It sure is nice when they think twice before killing people.

> But too often over the past eight years, Bush’s fierce expressions of


> resolve served only to turn the attention of the world away from Al
> Qaeda and toward the fearsome wrath of the United States.

We are here to protect the USA not to appease the worlds opinion of


whether it's reasonable to be killing Americans....

I need no one's approval to protect myself. If you are that big an
idiot then I suppose Darwin has written your epitaph.

> Most of the world is only too aware of American military strength.

NO, but they know of Liberals weakness.

> Delivering a reminder is unnecessarily provocative.

self defence is hardly unnecessary.

> No doubt Al Qaeda hoped that Obama would flee his Christmas holiday in


> Hawaii and appear on TV backed by a phalanx of generals and giant maps
> of Yemen.

"We" don't care what Al Qaeda wants, that is the realm of your mushy


Liberalism, we just want the guilty to be found and stopped.

You might check with the world to see how they feel about that.

> In fact, the United States is indeed facilitating military attacks on


> suspected Al Qaeda bases in Yemen.

So you are saying Obama started another war in another country, to stop


terrorism, but that country never attacked us?

> But Obama chose to concentrate on explaining exactly why the United


> States was using “every element of our national power’’ to disrupt
> terrorists, rather than engage in largely symbolic vows of vengeance.

If Obama is using 'every element of our national power’ and he is still


failing, he isn't a very good Commander in Chief.

> Americans may feel that anger, and some would opt for a president who


> channels their feelings more directly.

Feeling are the Liberals world, "we Americans" are looking for results.

> But they’re safer with Obama, who keeps the attention of the world


> where it should be: on rooting out Al Qaeda.

Obama should be keeping the terrorists attention on staying alive,


instead of planning their new bombings of airliners.

> ___________________________________________________
>
> Rather comforting, eh?
>
> Harry

Obama shows the strength of a beaten dog.....

--

*BE VERY CONCERNED*

Obviously Pelosi lied.... she needs to be prosecuted as a co
conspirator, if someone is guilty of torture then she is also guilty of
participating.

John Q Public

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Dec 30, 2009, 2:21:41 PM12/30/09
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On 2009-12-30 13:57:14 -0500, Beam Me Up Scotty
<Then-Destro...@Talk-n-dog.com> said:

And the spine of a jellyfish!
Wonder which countries he's gonna go to next to make his next appeasement
lickin ass speech!

Joe Steel

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Dec 30, 2009, 2:53:38 PM12/30/09
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Beam Me Up Scotty <Then-Destro...@Talk-n-dog.com> wrote in
news:4B3BA28A...@Talk-n-dog.com:

> On 12/30/2009 1:19 PM, Harry Hope wrote:
>>
>> From The Boston Globe, 12/30/09:
>> http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/article
>> s
> /2009/12/30/in_sober_measured_remarks_obama_conveys_strength/
>>
>> Globe Editorial
>>
>> In sober, measured remarks, Obama conveys strength
>>
>> PRESIDENT Obama�s manner in responding to the attack on Northwest
>> Airlines Flight 253 was a statement in itself.
>
> Yes, he stated that it was all Bush's fault....
>

It is.


>
>> Obama�s approach contrasted so sharply with that of former president
>> George W. Bush that critics quickly chided Obama for being too cool
>> and failing to grasp the gravity of the situation.
>
> Imagine that, Obama not knowing he is in a war?
>

He isn't.


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