Comments on: Tom Ridge Finally Comes Clean http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/ Sun, 27 May 2012 07:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Meg http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1247520 Meg Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:45:13 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1247520 I don’t understand the rabid pursuit of Ridge in the corporate media. He is making money off of his job in the White House, but isn’t that one of the perks of being an appointee. The conservative blogs were quick to discredit Ridge’s person (and the liberal blogs are no different when it comes to questioners of Obama's health plan). John Dean makes a great point in this video about the legal similarities to Watergate when it comes to manipulating a government agency. I agree with you that the media on the whole could do a better job of vetting the story as opposed to feigning shock. http://www.newsy.com/videos/whistleblower_or_bestseller I don’t understand the rabid pursuit of Ridge in the corporate media. He is making money off of his job in the White House, but isn’t that one of the perks of being an appointee. The conservative blogs were quick to discredit Ridge’s person (and the liberal blogs are no different when it comes to questioners of Obama’s health plan). John Dean makes a great point in this video about the legal similarities to Watergate when it comes to manipulating a government agency. I agree with you that the media on the whole could do a better job of vetting the story as opposed to feigning shock.

http://www.newsy.com/videos/whistleblower_or_bestseller

]]> By: Tom Degan http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1247100 Tom Degan Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:03:03 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1247100 <strong>Of course they exploited America's utter post 9/11 paranoia for the most cynical political reasons. Ridge's book is not news. The only thing newsworthy is the fact that someone who was in the know is finally admitting it. He should have written his book five years ago. He should have resigned at that moment. Shame on him for not doing so. I knew what was going on in the hours leading up to the election of 2004. It was so embarrassingly obvious, you had to be an idiot to miss it. On the first posting on my blog on June 2, 2006, I wrote the following: "PREDICTION: George W. Bush will be remembered in history, primarily, as the first (pray last) former chief executive to go to federal prison. Sound crazy? Stay tuned.: I stand by those words. http://www.tomdegan.blogspot.com Tom Degan Goshen, NY</strong> Of course they exploited America’s utter post 9/11 paranoia for the most cynical political reasons. Ridge’s book is not news. The only thing newsworthy is the fact that someone who was in the know is finally admitting it. He should have written his book five years ago. He should have resigned at that moment. Shame on him for not doing so.

I knew what was going on in the hours leading up to the election of 2004. It was so embarrassingly obvious, you had to be an idiot to miss it.

On the first posting on my blog on June 2, 2006, I wrote the following:

“PREDICTION: George W. Bush will be remembered in history, primarily, as the first (pray last) former chief executive to go to federal prison. Sound crazy? Stay tuned.:

I stand by those words.

http://www.tomdegan.blogspot.com

Tom Degan
Goshen, NY

]]> By: I'm a Linda too http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1247075 I'm a Linda too Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:45:34 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1247075 ooops, sorry, don't know why that all got<strong> bold</strong>. ...somthin' happened, sorry. ooops, sorry, don’t know why that all got bold.

…somthin’ happened, sorry.

]]> By: I'm a Linda too http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1247074 I'm a Linda too Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:43:53 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1247074 Exactly, Larry. Can we have a <blockquote>no sh!t</blockquote><strong>, sherlock. It was obvious and we were right then, as we are now. And, in answer to your last question, I think Obama's Tom Ridge is going to be the American people. They gave him a chance to prove his rhetoric and he has "failed miserably" and they are calling him out on it. Obama's numbers have plummeted the most and fastest, and for good reasons. <blockquote>Rasmussen today...only 27 pct strongly approve 41 pct strong <strong>dis</strong>approve total approval, 48 pct total disaproval....51pct</blockquote><strike></strike></strong> Exactly, Larry. Can we have a
no sh!t

, sherlock.

It was obvious and we were right then, as we are now.

And, in answer to your last question, I think Obama’s Tom Ridge is going to be the American people. They gave him a chance to prove his rhetoric and he has “failed miserably” and they are calling him out on it.

Obama’s numbers have plummeted the most and fastest, and for good reasons.

Rasmussen today…only 27 pct strongly approve
41 pct strong disapprove
total approval, 48 pct
total disaproval….51pct

]]> By: Ferd Berfle http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246849 Ferd Berfle Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:17:08 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246849 If you don't like Larry's comments, leave. He's right and you're wrong. We will never get past this left/right extremism until they are ALL exposed for the frauds they are--hard left or hard right. If you don’t like Larry’s comments, leave. He’s right and you’re wrong. We will never get past this left/right extremism until they are ALL exposed for the frauds they are–hard left or hard right.

]]> By: TeakWoodKite http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246846 TeakWoodKite Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:14:59 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246846 Mr. Johnson would you care to comment on Ray McGoverns article August 20, 2009 ; <a href="http://www.consortiumnews.com/2009/082009c.html" rel="nofollow">Blackwater's Unwritten Death Contract</a>? Mr. Johnson would you care to comment on Ray McGoverns article August 20, 2009 ; Blackwater’s Unwritten Death Contract?

]]> By: Ferd Berfle http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246845 Ferd Berfle Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:13:33 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246845 Thanks for the commentary, Larry. This is an important story. One of the reasons we have That One is because the pendulum swung as far left in the last election as it did to the right during the Bush years. Moreover, any chicanery in office is wrong, irrespective of who is performing said chicanery. For this country to move to the center requires that both extremes be kicked to the curb, which hopefully comes a bit closer every time you comment. Thanks for the commentary, Larry.

This is an important story. One of the reasons we have That One is because the pendulum swung as far left in the last election as it did to the right during the Bush years. Moreover, any chicanery in office is wrong, irrespective of who is performing said chicanery. For this country to move to the center requires that both extremes be kicked to the curb, which hopefully comes a bit closer every time you comment.

]]> By: Peggy Sue http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246844 Peggy Sue Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:12:39 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246844 Which is a Biblical reference, specifically the Sermon on the Mount: "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Which is as true today as it was 2000 years ago. Funny how we forget or disregard the wisdom of our ancestors. And no, I'm not trying to pull out the religion card. There are certain "truths" that apply to the human condition, universally. Which is a Biblical reference, specifically the Sermon on the Mount:

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”

Which is as true today as it was 2000 years ago. Funny how we forget or disregard the wisdom of our ancestors.

And no, I’m not trying to pull out the religion card. There are certain “truths” that apply to the human condition, universally.

]]> By: confusedAmerican http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246839 confusedAmerican Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:00:39 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246839 Enough already Bush was an A$$, and he did alot of Stupid things. I didnt vote for Bush was cheering in the Streets when I realized No More Bush. But I am tired of hearing about his sorry A$$ when Obama is pulling some of the same shit just not war. Enough already Bush was an A$$, and he did alot of Stupid things.
I didnt vote for Bush was cheering in the Streets when I realized No More Bush.

But I am tired of hearing about his sorry A$$ when Obama is pulling some of the same shit just not war.

]]> By: Cindy http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246828 Cindy Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:18:31 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246828 Great post, Larry. And I agree the Obama Admin is doing the same. Seems like every time his numbers go down, especially because of the health-scare bill, there's some sort late-breaking news about swine flu. Great post, Larry. And I agree the Obama Admin is doing the same. Seems like every time his numbers go down, especially because of the health-scare bill, there’s some sort late-breaking news about swine flu.

]]> By: pm317 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246808 pm317 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:41:14 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246808 Larry, what is going on here? http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/washingtondc/la-na-rendition22-2009aug22,0,569241.story Larry, what is going on here?

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/washingtondc/la-na-rendition22-2009aug22,0,569241.story

]]> By: Tammy http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246794 Tammy Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:53:48 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246794 I wish I'd seen that interview, Larry. You knocked it out of the park. The points you made about giving the public something to DO during those terror alerts was something that I've always thought. "Be alert" doesn't tell me anything! Should I avoid the malls? Look for back packs? Stay away from a particular city? Those are actionable directions. Today, I don't think anyone even notices those silly terror alerts. We know that the wolf is at the door. But no one seems to care anymore. When is your next TV appearance, Larry? America needs to hear from people like you. I wish I’d seen that interview, Larry.
You knocked it out of the park.
The points you made about giving the public something to DO during those terror alerts was something that I’ve always thought. “Be alert” doesn’t tell me anything! Should I avoid the malls? Look for back packs? Stay away from a particular city? Those are actionable directions.
Today, I don’t think anyone even notices those silly terror alerts. We know that the wolf is at the door. But no one seems to care anymore.

When is your next TV appearance, Larry? America needs to hear from people like you.

]]> By: TeakWoodKite http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246793 TeakWoodKite Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:51:49 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246793 <em>There are wolves in the world and when they show up, people may not listen.</em> How true Mr. Johnson. There are wolves in the world and when they show up, people may not listen.

How true Mr. Johnson.

]]> By: Diana L. C. http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246789 Diana L. C. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:49:07 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246789 Read the last lines of Larry's post. Obama is using the same tactics for his issues. Ridge is in the news. Larry posted his comments about this current news issue. You shoud make your comments to KO on MSNBC if you want to point to someone who still obsesses about Bush. I just want to say that I soon realized that the terror alerts meant absolutely nothing to me because of the things Larry pointed out. I would have believed them if they told us what to do about them. And I did wonder if we would all become numb to them and not listen when we needed to. It was like giving traffic alerts--"Be careful, it's a little more dangerous out there on the highway today." What good did it do? But for the Bushies who bought into the program, it gave them more reason to believe he truly was making the world safer for them. You don't use fear to get your political approval, whether your Bush or O. Thanks, Larry! It was far more interesting to me than being forced to listen to KO last night because my husband wanted to see it. KO made is sound like no one had even tried to counter Ridge and Bush at the time. And then he followed with a little speil about how popular MSNBC was over CNN. He put in a snide remark about FOX, but it was clear that he didn't want to compare his ratings to FOX's ratings. Read the last lines of Larry’s post. Obama is using the same tactics for his issues. Ridge is in the news. Larry posted his comments about this current news issue. You shoud make your comments to KO on MSNBC if you want to point to someone who still obsesses about Bush.

I just want to say that I soon realized that the terror alerts meant absolutely nothing to me because of the things Larry pointed out. I would have believed them if they told us what to do about them. And I did wonder if we would all become numb to them and not listen when we needed to.

It was like giving traffic alerts–”Be careful, it’s a little more dangerous out there on the highway today.” What good did it do? But for the Bushies who bought into the program, it gave them more reason to believe he truly was making the world safer for them.

You don’t use fear to get your political approval, whether your Bush or O.

Thanks, Larry! It was far more interesting to me than being forced to listen to KO last night because my husband wanted to see it. KO made is sound like no one had even tried to counter Ridge and Bush at the time. And then he followed with a little speil about how popular MSNBC was over CNN. He put in a snide remark about FOX, but it was clear that he didn’t want to compare his ratings to FOX’s ratings.

]]> By: olivia1998 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/30950/tom-ridge-finally-comes-clean/#comment-1246784 olivia1998 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:35:13 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=30950#comment-1246784 SORRY I hit the wrong key. Get over Bush and put your energies towards Obama. SORRY I hit the wrong key. Get over Bush and put your energies towards Obama.

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