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By JERRY TENUTO (about the author)
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I am a registered Democrat simply because I prefer to vote in its primaries than the others. However, I have not nor intend to donate money to the DNC. For one thing, as a journalist I really should not be a card-carrying this, that or anything else.
That noted, if it's financially feasible for me to contribute to a specific candidate whom I feel deserving of my support, that's a different and personal matter.
After the display of Bush Regime hubris that took place at the Legion Convention, had I been a Legion member I would have returned my card in shreds.
Four of the five people responsible for the most heartache, death, destruction and torture this Planet has seen in 60 years were the featured guest speakers. These are four of the world's most nefarious, greed-infested evildoers; the gang who never spent so much as one day in harm's way, yet have no compunction or remorse when it comes to sending other people's loved ones to certain death or dismemberment.
Condoleezza Rice, the most useless, ineffective secretary of state in U.S. history, was actually awarded the 2006 American Legion Auxiliary "Woman of the Year" for doing that job!
From the auxiliary's press release: "Dr. Rice's service to our country as National Security Advisor and now as Secretary of State has been done with honor, grace and compassion. She continues to serve in the role of peacekeeper, ambassador, and trusted ally to a multitude of countries and nations. Through her professional success and public service, she exemplifies for women, the very best in allegiance and dedication to our country."
Are they kidding? I seem to remember a bit of non-responsiveness to calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon just last month. And, how many nations have expressed trepidation at having to deal with Condi the woman lies so much she has no idea where the deceptions end and reality begins.
Her allegiance is to King George XLIII and his regime, not the Nation.
Said National Auxiliary President Carol Van Kirk, "I cannot think of a more fitting woman for the honor of the American Legion Auxiliary's 'Woman of the Year.'
"Dr. Rice is an inspiration to us all and serves as a model to the impact that one woman can have in her community, state and nation."
What a crock! Condi's community is the RoveBush Regime, her state is the West Wing and her "nation" is wherever it is she's stashed all that accumulated wealth!
During her speech, which came after dubiously receiving this award, just as she did at the Baptist convention Condi thanked the families for sacrificing their young sons and daughters to the wars. Good for her, woman with no offspring to lose.
Then, she had the unmitigated gall to bring up the aid Legion posts nationwide provided victims of Hurricane Katrina. Of course, Dr. Rice failed to mention her unique contribution to the relief effort, by staying as completely detached from it as she possibly could. When you think about it, Condi dilly-dallying around Manhattan probably was the best thing she could have done for the Gulf storm victims.
I got a headache reading the transcript of her speech. It was the usual Condoleezza Rice claptrap doublespeak, utilizing lots of words to fill up the time but saying nothing of any real substance. You know the drill America is safer; September 11th; most Muslims want peace, only a small minority want to kill all Americans, so we must dedicate all of our military might exterminating them; President Bush is right and good at all times; rebuild Iraq; and blah, blah, blah...
Okay, so Dumsfeld... oops, I mean Donald Rumsfeld had his turn at the podium. The most inept secretary of defense we've ever had; the doddering old fool whose egomania has thrust hundreds of thousands of brave young Americans into two ill-conceived wars without the proper numbers or equipment.
It's one thing for Dusty Baker to say "It is what it is" about all the bad breaks the Chicago Cubs have gotten this season. That's only baseball, and we'll get over it.
Become a Fan -- Page 3 of 5 page(s)
That noted, if it's financially feasible for me to contribute to a specific candidate whom I feel deserving of my support, that's a different and personal matter.
After the display of Bush Regime hubris that took place at the Legion Convention, had I been a Legion member I would have returned my card in shreds.
Four of the five people responsible for the most heartache, death, destruction and torture this Planet has seen in 60 years were the featured guest speakers. These are four of the world's most nefarious, greed-infested evildoers; the gang who never spent so much as one day in harm's way, yet have no compunction or remorse when it comes to sending other people's loved ones to certain death or dismemberment.
Condoleezza Rice, the most useless, ineffective secretary of state in U.S. history, was actually awarded the 2006 American Legion Auxiliary "Woman of the Year" for doing that job!
From the auxiliary's press release: "Dr. Rice's service to our country as National Security Advisor and now as Secretary of State has been done with honor, grace and compassion. She continues to serve in the role of peacekeeper, ambassador, and trusted ally to a multitude of countries and nations. Through her professional success and public service, she exemplifies for women, the very best in allegiance and dedication to our country."
Are they kidding? I seem to remember a bit of non-responsiveness to calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon just last month. And, how many nations have expressed trepidation at having to deal with Condi the woman lies so much she has no idea where the deceptions end and reality begins.
Her allegiance is to King George XLIII and his regime, not the Nation.
Said National Auxiliary President Carol Van Kirk, "I cannot think of a more fitting woman for the honor of the American Legion Auxiliary's 'Woman of the Year.'
"Dr. Rice is an inspiration to us all and serves as a model to the impact that one woman can have in her community, state and nation."
What a crock! Condi's community is the RoveBush Regime, her state is the West Wing and her "nation" is wherever it is she's stashed all that accumulated wealth!
During her speech, which came after dubiously receiving this award, just as she did at the Baptist convention Condi thanked the families for sacrificing their young sons and daughters to the wars. Good for her, woman with no offspring to lose.
Then, she had the unmitigated gall to bring up the aid Legion posts nationwide provided victims of Hurricane Katrina. Of course, Dr. Rice failed to mention her unique contribution to the relief effort, by staying as completely detached from it as she possibly could. When you think about it, Condi dilly-dallying around Manhattan probably was the best thing she could have done for the Gulf storm victims.
I got a headache reading the transcript of her speech. It was the usual Condoleezza Rice claptrap doublespeak, utilizing lots of words to fill up the time but saying nothing of any real substance. You know the drill America is safer; September 11th; most Muslims want peace, only a small minority want to kill all Americans, so we must dedicate all of our military might exterminating them; President Bush is right and good at all times; rebuild Iraq; and blah, blah, blah...
Okay, so Dumsfeld... oops, I mean Donald Rumsfeld had his turn at the podium. The most inept secretary of defense we've ever had; the doddering old fool whose egomania has thrust hundreds of thousands of brave young Americans into two ill-conceived wars without the proper numbers or equipment.
It's one thing for Dusty Baker to say "It is what it is" about all the bad breaks the Chicago Cubs have gotten this season. That's only baseball, and we'll get over it.
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An erstwhile Philosopher and sometime Educator, Jerry Tenuto is a veteran of seven years service in the U.S. Army. He holds a BS and MA in Broadcast Communications from Southern (more...)
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