tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post5605358587078303974..comments2023-08-05T07:24:04.413-05:00Comments on Hope n' Change Cartoons: Through Playing or Playing Through?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-29133521729368411502015-01-14T13:17:17.282-06:002015-01-14T13:17:17.282-06:00LOLOLOLOL! Beautiful!LOLOLOLOL! Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-20974688210335276312015-01-13T15:25:42.841-06:002015-01-13T15:25:42.841-06:00I, for one, am extremely proud of the strength and...I, for one, am extremely proud of the strength and perserverance shown by our elected officials. Not since WWII have our leaders shown such fortitude and backbone. No longer can the world's opinion of us be one of an impotent nation of wimps.....Oh, wait a minute....for a moment there I thought I was French.Geoff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702402850031773761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-43376675644405470372015-01-13T12:41:21.569-06:002015-01-13T12:41:21.569-06:00Joseph ET said... "Obama’s main concern is he...Joseph ET said... "Obama’s main concern is he didn’t want to stand in solidarity with the people of France in defiance of Radical Muslim Terrorism."<br /><br />Amen, brother, but I'd say you need to replace the word "France" with the word "Earth."<br /><br />@John the Econ,<br />I'd bet W would have been at the front of that march as well; maybe even Clinton. That being said, I'm glad O'Liar didn't go. It shows the world that he values his own hide over just about anybody or anything.<br /><br />Plus, I hear the there was no way to get the Royal Litter there in time, so he would have had to (gasp!) WALK!Colby Muensterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16910666550508273829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-62613121464413944782015-01-13T12:30:36.070-06:002015-01-13T12:30:36.070-06:00The only question is how it's going to market....<i><b> The only question is how it's going to market. Currently, that means rail and truck, which, ironically, are far more "carbon intensive" than a pipeline would be. </b></i><br /><br />"Carbon intensive" it might be, but it benefits his buddies in the "ahl <i>transporting</i> bidness."<br />rickn8orhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911803300343351338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-82763579959427931232015-01-13T11:08:25.228-06:002015-01-13T11:08:25.228-06:00Our "leader" has been MIA for over 6 yea...Our "leader" has been MIA for over 6 years on all fronts.Judi Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261744230143875668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-82117388344896614212015-01-13T10:49:26.995-06:002015-01-13T10:49:26.995-06:00On a totally unrelated topic: Currently watching ...On a totally unrelated topic: Currently watching the President on his latest presser, and having difficulty keeping breakfast down.<br /><br />It's amazing what he now takes credit for, which basically repudiates his first 5 years in office. <b>The guy who's been whining the last 4 years about evil Republicans putting the brakes on the Democrat's endless spending and "stimulus" waste-a-thon <i>now takes credit for a lower deficit!</i></b>. <br /><br />The guy who once favored European-style fuel prices to force lower and middle class Americans off carbon now takes credit for $2-a-gallon gas, while still threatening to veto the Keystone XL pipeline! Never mind that cheap oil is entirely the result of the extraction boom (which not only was he not responsible in any way for, but has actively resisted) and a slowing global economy.<br /><br />And on Keystone: The only argument still against it is from the anti-carbon crowd that doesn't want the oil from the tar-sands extracted, period. Well, guess what? <b>The (Kyoto-participating) Canadians are going to extract it no matter what we say or do.</b> The only question is how it's going to market. Currently, that means rail and truck, which, ironically, are far more "carbon intensive" than a pipeline would be. And if it doesn't get sold to American refiners, it will get sold to Chinese refiners, and we all know just how carbon, pollution, and safety-concerned the Chinese are.<br /><br />So, in fact, the more "carbon efficient" approach would be to in fact, build the pipeline. This is the argument proponents should be making.<br /><br />And then he goes about the need for more infrastructure stimulus to get Americans back to work. Just what does he think building a much-needed pipeline is? Previously, he's pooh-poohed it because building a pipeline only creates a few thousand jobs for a few years. Huh? <i>Just how is that any different from building a bridge or a highway?</i><br /><br />Or is his real problem that the Keystone XL pipeline is a private venture, initiated by private industry and funded with private money, and lacking the cronyism that accompanies Federally-managed projects.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-62767781044545307712015-01-13T10:22:47.247-06:002015-01-13T10:22:47.247-06:00@John the Econ
Well at least "The Wahn"...@John the Econ<br /><br />Well at least "The Wahn" was able to take time from his busy schedule and pose for a photo op with basketball players. That even managed to give the LSM the news fodder to complain about one of them not wearing a necktie. Now THAT is some pretty important news.American Cowboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-52798544397412421292015-01-13T09:02:00.935-06:002015-01-13T09:02:00.935-06:00Actually @Joseph ET, I have little doubt that most...Actually @Joseph ET, I have little doubt that most of those world leaders did have "security concerns". <b>The point is that they obviously overcame the concerns for their personal safety with some degree of courage that our leader lacks, even with a security staff of thousands.</b><br /><br />For crying out loud, <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/world-leaders-arms-historic-paris-march-against-extremism-192648735.html" rel="nofollow"><b>there was even Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas marching within inches of each other</b></a>!<br /><br />I don't have an overwhelming level of respect for most of the Euroweenies who are only now appearing to awake to the problem, so <b>it's telling that they appear to have more courage than our supposed leader of the free world.</b><br /><br />Or should I say <i>"former leader of the free world"</i> as he clearly and willingly ceded that moniker years ago with his "lead from behind" paradigm. Was he not there because he and his handlers were too scared or didn't care? You decide.<br /><br />Either way, the administration that once was all about "optics" has certainly been failing at "optics" lately.<br /><br />One thing is for sure: <b>30 years ago, you know that Ronald Reagan would have been front-and-center of that march, no matter what his security team told him. But then, he was both a leader and had genuine courage.</b> Even the Bush's would have gone.<br /><br />All Obama has done this week is send a crystal-clear signal that American leadership in this war is going to be MIA, for at least the next two years.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-30163429028429700422015-01-13T06:48:44.328-06:002015-01-13T06:48:44.328-06:00Just an hour ago I sent that cartoon to a bunch of...Just an hour ago I sent that cartoon to a bunch of my Vietnam War buddies and are the comments coming back.<br />I don't think anyone I know that has a positive image of John F-up Kerry.<br />Warlord 17<br />Vietnam War Army Huey pilot.<br />117th AHCAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267150295250666305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-47797100072378961462015-01-12T22:30:48.635-06:002015-01-12T22:30:48.635-06:00Obama's spokesperson Josh Earnest said; Obama ...Obama's spokesperson Josh Earnest said; Obama attending the Paris March would've interfered with "<b>Common Citizens</b>.” They don’t seem to worry about the inconvenience of the <b><i>American Citizens</i></b> when he goes on a date night in New York City, or motorcades through our major cities during commute time. How about weddings or the citizens living in Hawaii or Martha's Vineyard? Oops, I almost forgot, he doesn’t give sh@t about the Sheeple.<br /><br />Earnest also cities “<b>security concerns</b>” as through 40 of the <b>Real World Leaders</b> didn’t have any security or concerns, This has the appearance of being a coward, lacking the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.<br />Answer this. If something unpleasant had occurred to those <b>Real World Leaders</b> with Obama absent, would we be asking <b><i>“what did he know and when did he know it?”</i></b><br />Obama’s main concern is he didn’t want to stand in solidarity with the people of France in defiance of Radical Muslim Terrorism. And we all know why!<br /><br />Islamic terrorists and jihadists see him (and us) as a paper tiger, just like the Japanese saw us leading up to WW II.Joseph ETnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-15601737769337291492015-01-12T19:42:24.961-06:002015-01-12T19:42:24.961-06:00Old 'Victor Charlie' kerry, you pegged him...Old 'Victor Charlie' kerry, you pegged him.REM1875https://www.blogger.com/profile/04847984055699795355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-31672948586851351482015-01-12T19:32:40.362-06:002015-01-12T19:32:40.362-06:00Hard for berry to get his 7000 staff, media hacks ...Hard for berry to get his 7000 staff, media hacks and pc buddies together on such short notice for a trip to France.<br />We can't expect him to travel without his royal enterouge. REM1875https://www.blogger.com/profile/04847984055699795355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-78924613462287451192015-01-12T16:02:39.780-06:002015-01-12T16:02:39.780-06:00The Kerry one … painfully brilliant.The Kerry one … painfully brilliant.DougMhttp://sondrakistan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-58399513395194384802015-01-12T14:57:06.596-06:002015-01-12T14:57:06.596-06:00Brilliant!Brilliant!I.C. Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524024761661942914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-22576145133943781562015-01-12T14:16:55.233-06:002015-01-12T14:16:55.233-06:00There's a big difference in SAYING you stand w...There's a big difference in SAYING you stand with someone and actually DOING IT! As you pointed out, he IS totally uncaring about anything that does not meet his standards pertaining to his legacy! <br />Had O been there, he might have been asked to speak...that's the bright spot, we were all spared his oratory!PRYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-24706479183004046772015-01-12T12:45:24.402-06:002015-01-12T12:45:24.402-06:00Grumpy's first post,
Well done! Laughing ass ...Grumpy's first post,<br />Well done! Laughing ass off!<br /><br />Grumpy's 2nd post,<br />Yes, but tell us how you REALLY feel about Lurch.<br /><br />All,<br />What kind of state is our country in when even the French make our "leader" look like a sissy? And Lurch Kerry is now going to France after the fact? Talk about insult to injury!Colby Muensterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16910666550508273829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-82523228051754972532015-01-12T12:35:04.161-06:002015-01-12T12:35:04.161-06:00@Readers- I'm juggling chainsaws today so have...<b>@Readers-</b> I'm juggling chainsaws today so haven't had a chance to respond to all the great comments. I'll try to get to it when I can, though you're doing fine without me!Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-56715172913889869152015-01-12T12:07:36.941-06:002015-01-12T12:07:36.941-06:00"Well, I used to say it a lot in Vietnam"...<i>"Well, I used to say it a lot in Vietnam".</i> LOL! Thanks @Stilton. Classic.<br /><br />Yes, it was very telling that Attorney General Eric Holder wasn't there. Once again, the Obama Administration demonstrates that it's more dangerous to be our ally than our enemy. Of course, this march was merely a symbolic act (which this Administration is mostly about) and yet they couldn't be bothered to be involved. It really does beg the question of just who's side we're on.<br /><br />So what was their lame excuse? <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/12/politics/obama-kerry-paris/" rel="nofollow"><i>"It is worth noting that the security requirements for both the President and (Vice President) can be distracting from events like this - for once this event is not about us!" <b>The official did not address how other prominent world leaders were able to work around the security requirements.</b></i></a><br /><br />Indeed.<br /><br />And what a turn this is: <a href="http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/world/europe/paris-terrorist-attacks.html?referrer=&_r=0" rel="nofollow">The French might be growing bigger balls than the Americans?</a> They even go beyond George Bush's squishy moniker of a "War on Terror" and call it what it really is, a "War on Radical Islam".<br /><br />Meanwhile, while "free speech" advocates the world over continue to repeat the "I am Charlie" meme, In the supposedly "free" USA, there are few university campus newspapers left where publishing the Charlie or Charlie-like cartoons <a href="http://occr.ucdavis.edu/hate-crime-resources.html" rel="nofollow">would not get you hauled before a secretive administrative star chamber and expelled for committing a "hate crime"</a>, or at the very least <a href="http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/opinion/david-brooks-i-am-not-charlie-hebdo.html" rel="nofollow">will get you shut down</a>.<br /><br />For decades, I have been arguing that it was only a matter of time before "the people" would get fed up and democratically elect a fascist regime because of the inability or unwillingness of establishment liberals and the squishies to deal with real problems. In previous decades (late '70s and '80s) I used to argue that it would be in response to crime and general lawlessness. Today, it seems that it will be in response to Islamic Fascism. We may be on the cusp of witnessing that take place this year in Europe. As I mentioned last week, the citizens of every other "tolerant" country have also had enough, and it's starting to show as who is getting elected.<br /><br /><b>On Education</b>: Once again, the Progressives only solution to a problem is just more of the same, and calling it "free".<br /><br />So let me get this straight: We have a largely failed primary & secondary educational system that for generations has been failing to prepare our kids for college. So instead of fixing that, (which we are either unable or willing to do) we highly subsidize college which has encouraged our universities to take practically anyone with student loan cash, which racks up $1.2-trillion in outstanding debt (most of which will get written off) and countless millions of students both indebted and still unemployable. So the President's solution to this mess is to make 2-years of community college free?<br /><br />If we were to fix (via de-monopolization) primary & secondary education and stop subsidizing universities that are totally unaccountable for their product, the rest would solve itself. But that isn't what any of this is really about, isn't it.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-66386382556976973542015-01-12T10:57:29.313-06:002015-01-12T10:57:29.313-06:00There's no way BO was gonna miss all that foot...There's no way BO was gonna miss all that football this weekend. Besides, this is not his cause and he doesn't want to go anywhere he is not the star of the show, basking in adulation. His standing with real leaders would reveal how small and insignificant he really is. He sent three THREE people to the funeral of the thug in Ferguson, the one who in reality caused all that rioting and carnage. We know where his sympathies lie.Shellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-85284855257267463532015-01-12T10:54:50.361-06:002015-01-12T10:54:50.361-06:00@David in So Cal: Actually I served in the 1st Ma...@David in So Cal: Actually I served in the 1st Marines during the period Jean Francois was touring (one CAN NOT say combat patrol). Heard one of the Purple Hearts was for shell fragments in eye - denied when it was learned that it was a piece of egg shell from an errant omelet (obviously a VC booby trap - well, they got the booby right!). Actually it was found that he also had attended the Hanoi Jane School of Anti-Air Pirate Gunnery. He failed when it was learned that all he could hit was the broad side of a pickle heiress. But I digress...Grumpy Curmudgeonhttp://grumpy52.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-77152763400639275212015-01-12T09:48:30.450-06:002015-01-12T09:48:30.450-06:00Hey come on folks - our so-called president is sti...Hey come on folks - our so-called president is still trying to understand his navel. He has no time for matters of state. It is entirely racist and islamophobic of any of you to suggest otherwise. <br /><br /><br />Our so-called president and this administration entirely sucks big time. <br /><br />Lafayette - we are busy with 18 holes, go away. Or at least have the decency to plug my ass big Frenchy.Butterkäsenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-50996209655991802412015-01-12T09:37:34.224-06:002015-01-12T09:37:34.224-06:00Stilty: Good form today, my friend! That photo o...Stilty: Good form today, my friend! That photo of Barry Osportsfan at the French march reminds somewhat of the same photo technique used to place HRH Soetoro at the situation room during(insert crisis here).<br /><br />@Grumpy C: If your 'Onionesque' reporting skills don't get you nomination for a Pulitzer Prize; I quit! And please don't be so critical of Mr. Kerry; after all, he DID serve in Viet Nam(in case you haven't heard), where he received a scratch requiring a band aid, and NEVER got the Purple heart he thought he deserved! <br /> As Kerry was busy carbon foot-printing his way around the world speaking out against Global Warming; 90 un-named Scientists have revealed that John 'Odo' Kerry, once attended the Jane Fonda School of Patriotism, where he earned a Masters Degree in Baiting. <br /><br />@All: Stay vigilant for the radical islamic terrorists that Barry can't seem to recognize!David in SoCalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-46850725590066616242015-01-12T09:06:37.518-06:002015-01-12T09:06:37.518-06:00Be a bit kinder folks. Barry is a lying, pretendi...Be a bit kinder folks. Barry is a lying, pretending, inept, insane, racist, disconnected, treasonous asshole... but he's not stupid. He can't "march" like that; he knows a lot of people would try to kill him. Rodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-90103160801184743012015-01-12T08:50:58.023-06:002015-01-12T08:50:58.023-06:00I pulled this quote from the article about "q...I pulled this quote from the article about "quibbling":<br /><br />The official also said "it is worth noting that the security requirements for both the President and VP can be distracting from events like this.<br /><br />And yet leaders from many other countries were able to do so. And what better way to have flipped a figurative finger in the face of terrorists than to have shown up and participated in this demonstration of solidarity, in spite of a measure of personal exposure to danger? Of course with a closet Muslim like Øbama and a coward like SOS Lurch what can we expect?American Cowboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-80138420856113520892015-01-12T08:38:47.156-06:002015-01-12T08:38:47.156-06:00I'm still waiting to hear the reports of looti...I'm still waiting to hear the reports of looting and burning buildings by the demonstrators. Oh wait, they were demonstrating for something positive. Never mind...<br /><br />@Grumpy Curmudgeon<br />Thanks for the laugh! I can see it all now.<br /><br />@Judi King<br />Agreed. But sadly I have to ask, "What constitution?"<br /><br />American Cowboynoreply@blogger.com