My Problem with the Inauguration Frenzy and a Prescription Going Forward

As always, great writing Ani. I will never forget that Obama rode to the presidency on the sexist bandwagon.

Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.

Beautifully put Ani. I do believe that Obama’s speech relied too heavily on the image of gathering storms so that he could set himself up as the Hero who will rescue us all from certain doom as well as buy him as much time as possible before he is judged.

I too also considered myself to be patriotic but find that every time that I try to like Obama a little, something happens to remind me to keep a clear head and not to be sucked into the vortex of popular opinion. Thank you to all who visit this site for keeping it real!

Thank you for so brilliantly putting into words the feelings, backed by history and facts, that I have been trying to articulate to others.

I am saddened and a bit frightened by what I see happening today. This idolization is dangerous, especially given the economic crisis we are in, and the executive power the office of President now holds, thanks to the efforts of George W. The fact that Obama has already rolled out “Obama for America 2.0″ with the aim of lobbying (coercing) local politicians to pass his agenda (whatever that may be), and his inordinately large number of policay “czars” I wonder what on earth he has planned that he needs so much firepower?

I agree with the Shock Doctrine warning. There’s good reason to stay on guard about this guy. I managed to watch the swearing in today, and it seemed fine, unremarkable though others with me were undully impressed. Maybe it’s just my training in international politics in college that gives me a different point of evaluating it. But now that I’m stuck listening to the commentary following, my ire is rising again. It’s so creepy to hear about his “brilliant campaign”, how we all need to “unite and be one”, and the rest. Sure it’s wonderful to have a black president, but I just wish other things were more important, like whether he is even competent. Colin Powell and the crowd were just too much for me.

I kept thinking what the celebration would have been like if it had been Hillary with Barack as VP, which would have been much more reasonable. African Americans would still have been justly thrilled, but it would not come at the expense of fairness to women, who after all are the majority of the world’s population.

As for the media, this post explains a lot about what is wrong. Pay close attention to the list of guests.
http://www.thewashingtonnote.com/archives/2009/01/maureen_dowd_pa/#comments

Looks like Sally Quinn may no longer be the queen bee of Washington society. Unfortunately she has been usurped by a vicious wasp.

A great article, Ani. Thank you. I didn’t forget how Bush became President and I certainly won’t forget how Obama became President. If somehow, Obama actually does something good for this country during the next four years, I’ll be surprised but I’ll give credit where credit it due. If he continues the downward spiral Bush set us on, 2012 is only four years away. In which case, hopefully, by 2010 there will be signs of a more worthier person to run for President!

Thank you Ani, for putting into words the emotions I am feeling today. The ambivalence I am feeling toward this false idol. I did not watch any of the pomp and circumstance. I couldn’t.

I did hear that he gave a shout out to the Muslim nations that was unprecedented in an inaugural address. I find this inappropriate and untimely. Today was supposed to be about the strength and resilency of the the great nation of the United States. Not handing an olive branch to countries that treat women like slaves. Where is the outrage?

Well you know what, our great nation and it’s citizens are strong and resilient and we survived 8 years of Bush and we will be watching Obama for the “hoodwinking” and we will survive another 4 years.

Much thanks to Larry Johnson for this fine site and to all the contributors.

God Bless America. Home of the Free.

If we are not going to insist upon FEC investigations for President Obama’s questionable internet contributions, if over 2,000 instances of caucus fraud, egregious about-faces on critical policy positions such as FISA, along with sexism, and mixed messages to the gay community are now to be given a pass — well, forgive me, we can hold hands all we want but that will not improve our current lot as a nation. We are setting the stage for yet another President who suffers no consequences for his actions.

You’re right Ani. If these things are not done, then what is to say that it will not happen again. I don’t want to go through this again. It is painful to feel that I couldn’t 100% celebrate this peaceful transfer of power. Such a beautiful thing but for me, the beauty of it was marred by the injustices of the campaign.

After reading several of NQ’s writers remarks on how to proceed under this new administration, I think we have to remember that it is good that we are all at varying stages on how we feel and are dealing with what has happened. I don’t think we want to be in a position where we all think alike or are made to feel that we should all be on the same page. That is why I have never joined either the Democratic or Republican party. I have never shared their beliefs 100% but I have always felt that in order to be a good Democrat or Republican, that I would be expected to.

Well said Ani, thank you, and I agree with most of what you said.

However, I will not join in cheering on Hollywood for their acting and entertaining of Obama. I realized during this election, they really are in another world. Their nastiness, lies, name calling and accusations made me not like most of them. So I could care less if they want to “perform” in front of the cameras either because they were an early promoter, because they looked at symbolism only, or because he’s all that’s left and Hollywood backers supported him so it looks good in their made up world for the entertainment world.

I do appreciate Denzel’s way of staying out of the Hollywood “freak” show that we were witnessing, but, as we saw, they are not dealing from a reality perspective, they deal in CREATED/MANURFACTURED DRAMA and are quite shallow and that is what they were drawn to. They can put on any show they want.

But your are spot on with everything else. Thank you.

The DOW is own over 200 … I guess they don’t know that Jeebus Christ Super Star is running the show … If I wasn’t losing more money, it would be funny.

I respect you opinion, Ani. And I’m certainly not in favor of “wiping the slate clean” or forgetting the past. I deeply resent how the Democratic Party squandered the loyalty of many faithful Dems, including myself. I’ll never forgive them for that or the raw the sexism that was used in the primary and GE.

And Barack Obama deserves and gets no pass on any of this. But . . .

the reality now is that Barack Obama has assumed the office of the POTUS. And we’re going to have to deal with that, not simply by “pulling together,” but remaining focused and watchful. There are huge issues facing the country and world at large. I had and still have grave misgivings about Obama’s leadership capabilities. For all our sake’s, I hope he surprises me [in a good way]. My only measure of hope is the people he’s chosen for major positions within the administration. It may not be enough; I’m the first one to admit that.

Because of that we need to become the eye and ear, the voice that shouts beyond the Obama mantra. “Yes,” to the things we can support and “No” to the things we can’t and won’t.

This crazy honeymoon will end, and when Obama screws up even the press won’t be able to save him. I won’t feel sorry for him because he made this bed of adulation. But for my children and any grandchildren I may have I want the country to survive.

Our dissent is part of that but the dissent has to measured and pointed, aimed where it will have the greatest impact: holding this man’s feet to the flame.

He wanted the job and now he has it. And the public, those who did not vote for Obama, has a job, too: we don’t forget, we become the loyal opposition.

People are dancing in the streets while Rome burns.

Just heard on Fox News that either Robert Byrd or Ted Kennedy collapsed at the lunch and was rushed out. First they said Byrd had a seizure than said no, it was Kennedy. Still developing.

When did Mrs. Biden become Dr. Biden? I’ve been out of the loop for a while but this is news to me.

Bravo! Great article, Ani. Well said! Thank you so much… your words are very empowering and comforting. We must not forget, roll over and play politically dead. We still have a voice in America.

great post…

I know some people will give Obama wings when he passes a few crumbs. He got where he is by cheating and nothing he does will ever deserve my respect.

Bill’s first inauguration brought 800,000 to the mall. The second one brough 250,000. They continue to back pedal barky’s numbers so at this point, Bill is still the bigger draw in total. Since barky is never EVER going to see a second term, Bill is still number one.

I just turned the news on hoping to not have to see barky at all. I heard that over 250 have needed medical care all over the mall. Moreover, Ted Kennedy had a seizure, and Dick Cheney was wheeled out in a wheelchair. Symbolically, it looks like barky’s obamanation is crippling our nation!

…Prescription for Going Forward

The new White House web site is up, and if this truly reflects Obama and Biden’s position, nothing is going to change in our Israel/Palestine policy:

Israel

Ensure a Strong U.S.-Israel Partnership: Barack Obama and Joe Biden strongly support the U.S.-Israel relationship, and believe that our first and incontrovertible commitment in the Middle East must be to the security of Israel, America’s strongest ally in the region. They support this closeness, and have stated that the United States will never distance itself from Israel.

Support Israel’s Right to Self Defense: During the July 2006 Lebanon war, Barack Obama stood up strongly for Israel’s right to defend itself from Hezbollah raids and rocket attacks, cosponsoring a Senate resolution against Iran and Syria’s involvement in the war, and insisting that Israel should not be pressured into a ceasefire that did not deal with the threat of Hezbollah missiles. He and Joe Biden believe strongly in Israel’s right to protect its citizens.

Support Foreign Assistance to Israel: Barack Obama and Joe Biden have consistently supported foreign assistance to Israel. They defend and support the annual foreign aid package that involves both military and economic assistance to Israel and have advocated increased foreign aid budgets to ensure that these funding priorities are met. They have called for continuing U.S. cooperation with Israel in the development of missile defense systems.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/foreign_policy/

Over on Yahooo, the headline is That One calls for action instead of celebration.

Huh?

It’s a little late for that, wouldn’t you think. Why didn’t he set the example? Oh, because we are the peasants who have no right to expect anything from our fearless leader..

I think his speech was disappointing. He should have gotten someone else to write it instead of the 27-year-old titty groper.

I think Obama is probably bored already. After all, this is a man who has spent his entire career raising money and running for office. He’s never actually planted his feet and done a job before. Well … he’s got one now.

Perfectly said, Ani. I, too, do not want to deprive people of their joy, but “couldn’t help but wish for them to have a better, more sincere hero…” And it is nothing short of enabling when “women got kicked in the teeth…everybody else saw it and now a lot of people out there are pretending it didn’t happen…” But the best reason to not cave into the “blackmail” is because if the voting public had been more critical and involved, we might not be in the mess we are in today. Dissent, done constructively, is patriotic.

Consider how low the bar is set for Barry to appear as a success. He is following the worst president in generations. Anyone who can pronounce nuclear will be applauded.

History will mar the “historic” nature of this inauguration with the a footnote: it was obtained at the expense of disparaging women and playing the race card. Nothing the media does today will halt the truth from being taught in the future….nothing.

As for reality of a crisis, for the first time I feel fear: Willem Buiter, former BOE policy committee member see the collapse of the dollar (Financial Times).

thanks for the true words, ani

I remain visually chaste, having not viewed one moment of said event. Mine eyes have not seen, my ears have not heard, and my lips have not touched the. koolaid; My words fly up, my thoughts remain below

Thank you ANI!!!

You said what needs to be said by a Patriot — someone who loves AMERICA.

Thanks for mentioning Naomi Klein’s the Shock Doctrine –

How come Howie Deaniac hasn’t projected his two cents worth on his historic accomplishment today? Did they confiscate his microphone?

Ani, you are truly a gifted writer. I enjoy so much reading your work on this site. And yes, you are right about the ugliness of the past year and what transpired from it.

This morning, I read in one of the online news publications that Obama’s approval rating is 70%+. My reaction was WTF? He hasn’t done sh*t yet (excuse my French). What I dread going forward is the fact that Americans have become nonchalant about things that should give us pause; such as voter fraud, blatant sexism, intolerance and pure hatred towards those who don’t share the same viewpoints.
Times are tough economically so everyone is willing to overlook everything…and that is a dangerous road to be on.

I always felt Obama is a fraud. From his bs Selma story to the race card that he played “They are going to scare you with my name”. Time will show his true color and those who thought he is the messiah will be deeply disappointed.

Today a fraud placed his hand on Lincoln’s bible and swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Why is he a fraud, because this same person on March 4, 2008 stood at a pulpit in the church where marchers gathered just before their march in Selma in 1965 and this person of no character, not worthy of any respect and pathological liar uttered his continual lie he published in 1995 in his book of Dreams of My Father.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdYByptC8mY

Any person black, white, yellow, red or green who stands in the house of God and lies blatently is someone who is as trustworthy as the lowest form of life know!

So do not expect his pledge to have any meaning what so ever because President Select Barack Obama has proven that he has no soul or compassion, only self indulgence and self greed!

Scary Indeed!..

“The Movement”

On July 2nd, 2008, Obama spoke in Colorado Springs and hit themes of national service, foreign policy, and national security. Obama stated

“We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we’ve set. We’ve got to have a ci vilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.”

Since 1993, he’s been organizing the cadre of his personal, civilian national security force — his “shadow army” — at fifteen fully-staffed and populated indoctrination centers.
Public Allies, modeled after Alinsky’s “people’s organizations,” is operating under the watchful eye of Michelle Obama and it has a ton of money — more than $75 million per year — and an impressive list of donors. Naturally, it also receives grants from federal, state and municipal sources. Its mission has been, and is, to produce “community organizers” — baby Obamas — and its process is replicable and repeatable — continually producing more apparatchiks in “the community,” where these people are perceived of as leaders. They answer to only one person — Obama.

During the campaign, Obama also ran, at the state level, a “national program for social change,” called “Camp Obama” — here is their sign-up page — you too can be a “Deputy Field Organizer.”

The Obama Campaign’s website promised that “you’ll get the kind of experience that Barack got as a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago,” and “Camp Obama is your chance to step up and become a leader in “this movement”.”

These community organizers have constituencies that can be mobilized, at the touch of a button, into political actions — mobs in the streets — to influence public opinion and the political process — real visual stuff that Obama’s water-carriers in the media will broadcast 24/7.

In addition to these shock troops, Obama has a reserve of 13 million-plus in his personal database that he is actively expanding. This pool of Internet-savvy people can be used to promote or attack any issue. Obama can direct tens of thousands of emotional emails, phone calls and letters on any target.

Remember, in September, when Chicago radio station WGN-AM twice came under attack from the Obama Campaign for offering airtime to an author who was politically opposed to Obama. As the result of an “Obama Action Wire” alert to supporters, the Tribune-owned station was flooded with phone calls and e-mails about an hour before an Aug. 27 interview with Stanley Kurtz, a conservative writer who examined Obama’s ties to former 1960’s radical William Ayers.

The phone calls effectively shut the station down.

Never before has such a massive, organized political action force — independent from the federal government –existed. Obama’s New America -The Obama File.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hj111-5

new bill to repeal the term limits of presidents.

we have elected a “brand” more than a leader. And spending an obscene amount of money on this weeklong party during this horrid economic time is unconscionable to me. It feels irresponsible to take part in such a celebration no matter how I might wish otherwise.

Great, great observation.

Despite the fact that I tend to side a little bit more with Larry Johnson right now, I do see where you’re coming from.

I didn’t watch any of the goings on today and I will not watch a single speech over the next 4 years. Couldn’t stand to look at Bush, cannot stand to look at Obama. Bad energy. There is no way I am going to wish him the best; his idea of best and mine are diametrically opposed. He lied and cheated his way into this office; he is a man of no accomplishments; he is a sexist and a racist. I feel he is mentally unstable. I am thinking about going back to the land and not paying attention to anything unless it happens in my back yard…or better yet inside my home.

Market unhappy, I trade it and expected a bounce but all signals today said short and they are in control Dow closing -334.

To follow SP up volume for the day 54,000 down volume 1,375,000 Good Luck!

Inauguration of Ignorance, a Festival of Fraud and a Reception of Racism
The Bread and Circuses Presidency

http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/7737

“While Washington orgies in an obscene display of undeserved celebration, and Obama’s promise of “change” is ignited by the expenditure of 150 million dollars, Rome burns.

Who around Obama represents change? Who in this orgy has steadfastly, unwaveringly, and publically advocated for true change? Whose past actions can we look back to and see true respresentation and conviction in opposing these last eight years of treason, deception, domestic spying, politicization of our justice department, silencing of public dissent in “free speech zones”, torture, and the murder of over one million human beings in an illegal and misrepresented military adventure?

Here is what the words of “change” look like. Here is what the Ron Pauls, the Dennis Kuciniches, the Ralph Naders, the Cynthia McKinneys are saying. These are the words of change. And while the words of change are being silenced by media indifference, Washington celebrates the annointing of an imposter.”

Geez how many hours has Obama been President anything change as yet, now don’t tell me I have to wait a minute longer I have been so hyped up with all this feeling of good things to come, am sure you all are not telling me the truth some miracle has to have happened somewhere by now

New Message “Change comes slow with hard work, Sacrifice”!

The spectacle in Washington D.C. is truly testify to the danger that the American Republic is in danger caused by the abandonment of a loyal, responsible and committed citizenry, in favor of a universal mobocracy, cultivated by popular culture, and devoid of actual political knowledge. Subtract all the ballots motivated by ignorance, racism and fraud– and this election would never have concluded the way it did.

And that in truth is what this Inauguration is about a historic triumph of ignorance, no matter what the Lapdog Media or any of the Poodle Pundits say. It’s an Inauguration of Ignorance, a Festival of Fraud and a Reception of Racism. The only history being made here is the Fall of a Republic, into a phony populist monarchy.

America will be facing the greatest challenge to its own survival since the Civil War, a ruthlessly corrupt Bread and Circuses Presidency.

A very well thought out and written article. I truly wish I had your compassion and ability to be optimistic.

Unfortunately for me, I believe a skunk stinks no matter how much perfume you bathe it in.

I also believe,and hope I’m proven wrong, that this president will be given the glory, if there is any, that the competent people around him will have done the work for.

It’s truly dangerous to put someone in power that everyone is afraid to criticize because they’ll be racist.

He’s flip-flopped so often on FISA, Guantanamo, stem cell research, the pull-out of troops in Iraq, and on and on that he should be selling ping pong equipment.

Don’t get me wrong though, I think all of our public officials at the moment come from the bottom of the barrel.

OMG, I’m healed; thanks to the one’s speech, I think, I don’t hate okra anymore. It’s a mackerel, I mean a miracle!

Just a white, doin what’s right, no more hatin on the okra!

Thanks Ani for your excellent commentary.
I’m hearing and reading the same things I did after He “won” the nomination: We must all pull together; what an historic exciting moment this is, blah, blah, blah, all the while cheerfully shelving the caucus fraud, intimidation and ridiculous roll call fiasco during the convention. Not to mention the lies, deceits etc too numerous to mention, that regular readers of NQ are all too well aware off.
Yes, like you, I deeply respect and honor the office of the Presidency, but for the next 4 years I will not respect who sits in it, I can never forget how he got there.

By all means, if it’s what you all feel in your hearts is the right thing to do, then stay here and stew in your resentment, bitterness, and anger. Stoke each other’s paranoia, fear, and carefully constructed sense of persecution. Call it patriotism, martyrdom, or adulthood or whatever “ism,” “dom,” or “hood” keeps you feeling righteous and superior.

Don’t involve yourselves in all this hope-y garbage, this silly sense of pride and renewed energy and purpose, and don’t waste time reexamining your own position because it’s not possible that it’s YOU who have become a small group of extremists by hanging around this echo chamber all day, giving a big ol’ group bitch-slap to anybody who dares to disagree with the collective position.

I’m just glad there aren’t many of you because there’s an awful lot of work to be done. I hope that the first year or so changes your minds and you’ll join in and go with us, but either way, we’re going.

good article here – pretty much sums up my view:
Bread and Circuses Presidency:
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/7737

here’s a snip -

“So America continues the transition from a citizenry to a people, that waits for government handouts and the comforts of a monarchy as spectacle, broadcast simultaneously on all channels. While Obama preps a cabinet slate, half of whom belong in jail, the media continues applauding loudly to drown out any criticism. And the public watches with glazed eyes.

The millions who will trudge to watch this “historic” triumph of style over substance, dishonest criminality over ethics, and anti-americanism over American, will get exactly what they expect. A $150,000,000 coronation for the Prince of Chicago, a lavish subversion of American democracy splashed across every television and website.”

My coworkers had a television in our office and I managed to tune out the festivities by putting on my earphones.

Nonetheless, this whole inauguration/presidency seems surreal to be. And for some reason, I can’t get that song by They Might Be Giants out of my head (”It’s the end of the world as we know it — but I feel fine . . .”)

I don’t get all of this hatred toward okra – try it lightly battered and pan fried in olive oil; it is not slimy at all!

As for Barack, I know the dirty tactics he used and cannot forget. He is the OPPOSITE of all he espouses. His corrupt actions make him once and for all, a slimy hoodwinking bamboozler, skilled at the okey-doke.

Eight years of that idiot Bush. God help us – may this fraud not usher in the new error.

can i have my piece of cake now

Thanks, Ani. I don’t feel so alone.

wow, GretaWire had some hot comments, from o supporters, that are just not something to post, in regards to this story about the Inauguration, I don’t like Bush, but this is just wrong. I am embarrassed for them, as this is not support for O, it is disgusting and unnecessary.

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/20/stay-classy-obama-cultists-jeer-departing-bush/

Stay classy: Obama cultists jeer departing Bush

Every once in a while I read something and I say, “I wish I had written that because it so nails my sentiments”……thanks Ani….your did that today.

Rev. Wright’s G-d damn America prayer has been answered. We are damned under Fraud Obama.

Great post Ani! Got me inspired again.

The Whitehouse just called Michele Obama…they said they want her to return the drapes…

Wonderful post Ani! For some reason I recalled an edition of The Daily Show when Jon Stewart had the actor Tim Robbins on as a guest months ago and the two were in agreement that it was important to have someone ’smart’ as president. By that they meant McCain was a mediocre intellect compared to the supposedly brilliant Obama. I immediately thought ‘Why do they believe that?’ Because Obama can read a teleprompter that makes him smart? And if you’ve ever seen the movie ‘Bob Roberts’ (which is a very Obama-like story) you’d be amazed that Robbins could have supported someone like Obambi.

You are exactly right Ani, exactly right. Thank you for the post.

“Last year, women got kicked in the teeth by the media and the Democratic party, as well as certain male candidates. I feel like an abused wife who was slapped around every day and everybody else saw it and now a lot of people out there are pretending it didn’t happen, for the good of the country.”

You expressed here exactly how I am feeling. Great article as usual, Ani.

Here’s my belief: Something started the wrong way will eventually show its roots. We can all wait and support anything the O does that is good, but I am almost certain the way he got into office will eventually show up in how he runs the office. Right now I can only wait and watch.

Ani and friends you just sound like a bunch angry paranoid people. The same 100 people sitting around all day worrying about how Obama is going to sink the country. What a depressing bunch!

I have been visiting this website since the beginning, before it became so focused on Obama hatred. Reading about Larry’s view on terrorism is from time to time interesting and fairly valuable. I am open minded and I have read what you people have said about Obama on this site. I agree that you have pointed out a few things, which are not perfect with Obama, which is not surprising, but you have pointed out absolutely nothing of real substance. Nothing that really means anything. You generally sweat the small stuff.

The only real critize that anyone can really make about Obama is that he has relatively limited experience in the federal government (although he has been in government service for 11 years). However, I would say that although government experience is important it is not everything. There have been plenty of people that have gone directly to government leadership without any government experience whatsoever (Schwarzenegger, Corzine, etc.) and that many different kinds of life experience can make for good leaders.

Ani I am not sure I understand your point about Shock Doctrine? Are you saying that the only reason Obama got elected is because of a crisis. I disagree. He beat Hillary before the current economic crisis really became critical and the stage was set for the Democrats to win many years ago. Or are you saying that Obama is pushing the “need to pull together” because of the crisis? So what? I don’t think Naomi Klein’s definition of Shock Doctrine really fits what you are trying to say.

I understand you continue to think you were cheated by not getting Hillary elected. I disagree. I think she would have been a fine president, but she had her chance, she had all the cards and she blew it. Read this piece that shows some insight from her own people as to why she lost. http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=f7a4a380-c4a4-4f84-b653-f252e8569915 No one points out that there was some kind of sexist conspiracy that was the reason she lost or that it was all the caucus system. The only people you can blame for Hillary’s loss are the Democratic voters themselves, as not a high enough percentage of them voted for her, particularly given the primary system (she had her chance to take advantage of the caucus system herself in Texas, Washington and Nebraska). Hillary had no plan past Iowa to get to the number of delegates required. You just have sour grapes.

I am eager to read about all the great future tragedies ahead of us that you very smart people will point to about how Obama is ruining this country, but judging by your track record on this site you will likely either be wrong or your complaints will be so small and petty.

And if drinking the Kool Aid is about a new direction after 8 years of the worst president in history, then I gladly drink the Kool Aid for change from the degenerate Republican party. However, that does not mean that I too will not holding the president accountable or disagree with him from time to time. However, the difference between you and me is that I think that Obama is a smart and honorable guy, who’s view on policy is much closer to my own view and certainly closer than McCain’s view on policy. I am also willing to give the guy a chance to solve the problems of the country before I jump all over him with all the very small No Quarter stuff.

Fire away with the personal insults!

Beene Boner:

You’re strokin’ it man! Say, yeah!

Stop te lovefest.

FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS/THE RIDE IS ON.I AM SO GREATFUL FOR PEOPLE WITH YOUR GIFT,THE ABILITY TO ANALIZE THE SITUATION WE ARE IN AT THIS TIME IN OUR NATION’S HISTORY AND WITH SUCH INSIGHT AND DEPTH PUT IT INTO WORDS.THE ONLY THING I PRAY FOR YOU AND SO MANY OTHERS AT THIS SITE IS TO TAKE THIS CHALLENGE TO LOOK AT OBAMANATION’S RISE TO POWER AND WHAT HE HAS SET AND IS SETTING IN MOTION. FROM A BIBICAL PERSPECTIVE I BELIEVE AT THE LEAST YOU WILL FIND IT INTERESTING AND AT THE MOST? THE WORD OF (GOD) NEVER COMES BACK VOID!!! YOU COULD TRY MAYBE JUST A FEW OF THE CONCERNS EXPRESSED IN THE COMMENTS HERE TODAY. 1.GOVERMENT BANK=REVELATION/16.17.18/ OR 2.THE 13 MILLION INTERNET WARRIORS=REV/ (GOD)GIVES SATAN CONTROL OVER THE AIR IN THE LAST DAYS. EXAMPLE THE MEDIA CNN/MSNBC ETC. I THINK YOU MAY HAVE A PICTURE NOW OF WHAT I AM SAYING. BUT NOT TO WORRY HE WILL ONLY GET 42 MONTHS FOR HIS POISON TO WORK AND WE THE GOOD GUYS WIN IN THE END I READ THE ENDING.

My goodness Ani this was the best of the best. You should have submit this to an opinion column .

Outstanding…Outstanding …So well written and I swear you were reading my thoughts to a T.

Thank you!!!!!! :woot:

Oops couldn’t correct in time…

You should submit to an opinion column. Sorry!

If we are not going to insist upon FEC investigations for President Obama’s questionable internet contributions, if over 2,000 instances of caucus fraud, egregious about-faces on critical policy positions such as FISA, along with sexism, and mixed messages to the gay community are now to be given a pass — well, forgive me, we can hold hands all we want but that will not improve our current lot as a nation. We are setting the stage for yet another President who suffers no consequences for his actions.

- You are such a great writer Ani. I feel the exact same way.

This post is a NoQuarter classic.

Ani, I love your post and agree with every point you made. I don’t intend to stop protesting what the Democratic Party did this year, but for the first time in thirty years of political activism I feel things slipping away. I’ve never felt so many conflicting emotions. I love Aretha Franklin and her song brought tears to my eyes, John Lewis is a wonderful man and Civil Rights icon and I’m happy for him and others who have never dared to dream this would come to pass in their lifetime. Obama didn’t move me and I felt nothing when he spoke except anger and dread. I despise what he has done and I’m afraid of what he will or won’t do. He isn’t fit to be president, not ready for the job. Today is the party, but tomorrow the problems will still be there and Pres. Obama will still be Barack Obama, the man who voted present, flipped off a former first lady and senator, bought a house with the help of an influence peddler, lied and cheated his way into the oval office.

Ani, many thanks for your beautifully written and most sincere article. Lots to think about and good stuff!

Ani,
well said.

Ditto, kudos, Ani!

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