I wrote these four sentences in praise of our president and his speech. It produced sparks from some of my conservative friends.
Friends, your President is one of the great ones of my lifetime.
I agree with every word of his inspiring speech. His conduct over the last month has been exactly what a President's should be. His vision of how our wonderful nation should approach its leadership role as the great military power of the world is practical, prudent, and inspiring.
Comments:
I agree, Terrell. Thanks for putting it so well.
Richard Dick Sapp
Jimmy Carter cloned
I forgot Carter was not a Muslim
Barbara Helie
Sorry Terry. As far as I am concerned, our president is the worst of my lifetime. His policies, programs, philosophy and lack of leadership are destroying this country, it's values and it's status as the greatest country on earth. IMHO.
John Countryman
I concur you with you, Terrell. Someone who actually cares about the future and is spot on with his assertion that our country suffers from an "empathy deficit" is just the person we need as irrational hate for Muslims in America and increasingly hawkish fever on the part of individuals who never consider the long term ramifications of our actions get all of the attention. I'm in awe of a man who will sacrifice popularity (as if that matters) in order to do the right thing. Leadership is not just about impulsive, knee-jerk behavior, but about reflective, ethical behavior.
Richard Dick Sapp
Wake they are lost, read your Bible
Richard Dick Sapp
Your arms are too short to box with GOD
Barbara Helie
"President Barack Obama wanted to tell a hesitant America why he launched a military assault in Libya, and he wanted to describe it on his terms — limited, sensible, moral and backed by international partners with the shared goal of protecting Libyans from a ruthless despot.
Trouble is, the war he described Monday doesn't quite match the fight the United States is in.
It also doesn't line up with the conflict Obama himself had seemed to presage, when he expressly called for Moammar Gadhafi's overthrow or resignation. Obama's stated goals stop well short of that. And although Obama talked of the risks of a long war, he did not say just when or on what terms the United States would leave Libya.
Obama never directly mention the Libyan rebels seeking Gadhafi's overthrow, even though the heavy U.S.-led firepower trained on Gadhafi's forces has allowed those rebels to regain momentum and push toward Gadhafi's territory."
J. Chris Lawler
Terry, You know that you and I disagree on most political points and I was deeply troubled by your comparison of Libya actions vs Iraq. True we have spent much too much in money, lives, etc. to fight that war. But having said that GW had the guts to lead, went through the UN and Congress before attacking. May I also remind you that Saddam had defied not just one UN resolution but years and years of them.
Obama said he couldn't wait to see mass graves (which we did find in Iraq). And these graves contained not rebels but ordinary men, women and children. And he didn't even take a lead position. He waited for France. The French yet, whose butts we have saved from having German as their official language not once but TWICE. I lay awake last night with these and other thoughts. But I can't put it all down here. Just remember that we (the US) had no part in Egypt or Tunisia and we stood by while millions of civilians died in Africa, China and other places too numerous to mention. Ask yourself-WHY LIBYA?
John Countryman
Everyone has their "truths" and then there is THE truth. Let's hope that we can find some common ground before we all destroy the planet. It will take nothing less than a radical rise in human consciousness, and a recognition that there are no longer instances of "them" and "us" but only WE. And we will only survive if that fundamental truth is acknowledged on a global scale. The motives for nearly all of our military adventures are suspect and we need to take a cold, objective look at the way our interpretations shape our reality. There is no longer any such thing as U.S. "strategic interests." All of humanity's strategic interests are in peril--this is a global issue and the clock is ticking. Bush's entry into Irag to avenge threats on his father was inexcusable. Barack is damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. With the partisan politics we are living with today, people have had to twist themselves (and the facts) into a pretzel in order to make certain that he is "wrong" no matter what he does. Not just his decisions are wrong, apparently, but he, as a human being, is somehow "wrong" as well. Only a return to rationality and genuine empathy will save us from ourselves. We have met the enemy and it's staring back at us in the mirror.
Richard Dick Sapp
Obama was elected with NOOOOOO experiece, his lack of experience is front and center to the world He and Biden and co are not qualified. They are ruining America and the World. We need to cleanup or own Country and ours,first. We need support business in the USA. Every child in the USA needs to serve OUR at the age of 18.
Richard Dick Sapp
Yes, girls and boys. The biggest whiners in this country, never served, that includes Obama Are one of them,Are you willing to start today? No guts, no glory.
Lynne Crothers Williams
"The president does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping and actual or imminent threat to the nation." Senator Barack Obama 2007 I agree with him. Nor do I think that consulting with the UN is a replacement for consulting with Congress.
Richard Dick Sapp
We need to pray that the liberals seek Jesus Christ, not man.
John Countryman
Proud to be a liberal. Not so proud to be a man at the moment, because humanity collectively is doing a piss-poor job of being human (humane). But I don't believe anyone can claim to have an inside track to God's ear. I have tremendous faith in God, but I respectfully doubt that He'll be willing to rescue us from our own stupidity and short-sightedness much longer. On that point we agree. He didn't create this mess, we did. But don't expect Him to "fix" it for us anymore. God helps those that help themselves. No one of us single-handedly (even presidents) can destroy the country and the world. If "lack of experience" means he refuses to play politics as usual, I'll place my bets on the creative use of the "unusual." We're all in the same boat, and we sink or swim together. This didn't happen overnight. This boat has been taking on water for decades. And this time it's not an Ark.
Richard Dick Sapp
Sorry that you do not pray to God, obama is lost he stated that we all belie ve in the same god just different name no christian would make that statement
Walter Jack Gipson
Each passing day my prayers go up to Elohim. The Alpha and Omega of my faith. For there is no Other.
Craig Brewer
Amen Jack!
Terrell Shaw
Oh my! I come home today to see some very angry classmates. Take a breath folks. I am proud to stand in the calm middle ground with our President. We live in the greatest country in history. This President knows that and honors that with his unruffled determination to act responsibly regardless of the hatefulness that is tossed at him, even, I am sorry to say, by some that I know to be good folks in other respects..
Terrell Shaw
Dick, I have always thought highly of you, but I am disappointed at your judgmental words: "Sorry that you do not pray to God" ??? Seems to me, heathen that evidently I am in your eyes, that I remember the scripture kinda frowning on those who judge others.
Richard Dick Sapp
Face it you picked the wrong, guy, he is a total failure. You think like him, you are a liberal Marxist yourself. You choice a liberal life .and now it has bit you in the butt
Terrell Shaw
Now I'm a Marxist? Sheesh, Dickie, I believe you were more mature at 18 than you are now. If you can't make a grown-up argument, find another playground. (Or sober up.)
Richard Dick Sapp
Coward
Terrell Shaw
Now that's real grown-up of you.
Richard Dick Sapp
Seek counsel from your uncle
Terrell Shaw
<Grin> Have a good evening my old friend. I wish you well.
Richard Dick Sapp
You need to seek Gods guidance
J. Chris Lawler
Whoa guys!!! I think we can discuss points of view without insulting each other. @John-I agree that mankind has not been humane. I wonder what would happen in this great country of ours if there was a breakdown of order with no way to feed our families. Would we attack each other with guns, knives and machetes to save our loved ones? The vitriol and hatred I "hear" in this thread makes me wonder! I pray to God that it never comes to this, but seeing recen "gatherings" of supporters and opponents of several issues I am concerned. Sorry, I seem to have gotten off the thread but let's all try to be civil.
Terrell Shaw
"You need to seek Gods guidance" There's finally something we can agree on! This ol' sinner is well aware of his need for guidance.
Laurie Craw
I'm proud of him too, Terrell, but I'm prouder to be your friend who wants you to outlive me, so watch your blood pressure.
Jim Cochran
Whoa! To start with, we do not need to mix politics with religion. While I strongly side with the conservatives in this discussion, my daughter strongly sides with the liberals, but we still love each other (i think) and we do not resort to calling each other names. We respectfully agree to disagree. As far as God is concerned, we all need his guidance and we should seek it daily in this messed up world. As for politics, the place to straighten out that mess is in the voting booth. And when voting, remember, there is no "free lunch".
Terrell Shaw
Thanks, Laurie... I'm taking the blamed ol' BP meds and we walked two miles last night.
Terrell Shaw
Thanks, Jim. You know I love that bunch of yours! BTW some of my friends may not know that I am part of a mixed family as well. My mother and most of my six siblings are very conservative. My eldest sister, of whom I am quite proud. was a speechwriter for the first Geo. Bush and she and her wonderful daughter are each leaders of different conservative political groups. I love and admire each of them more than I could ever express. They just happen to be wrong politically.
Jackson Williamson
*cough* Matthew 6:5-6:6 *cough*
Duane Parsons
As a long-standing liberal who once open a time really enjoyed spirited discussions and debate with conservatives, I am saddened and troubled with the atmosphere of today’s Libertarian small Government leave me alone “branded Republicans” who cannot see any “grey area”. For some unknown (or purposely hidden) reason(s), vitriol seems to be driving every opinion about Obama and no matter what he does, he is wrong. Case is point – Newt Gingrich’s Libyan flip-flop. The liberals will read the following and agree and laugh at the video; the conservatives will ….[I cannot speak for the conservatives; they may not even follow the link.] Libya really is a “Turd Sandwich” folks. http://tinyurl.com/4cu6ooo --
Cecelia Dawson
Greetings on the first day of April, Terrell!!! I, too, agree with Sylvia about our President!!! I'm definitely NOT a fan of his BUT I AM, very definitively, a huge fan of yours!!!!!!!
Terrell Shaw
And I am a huge fan of Cecelia, as well ... even if you have gone over to the dark side! When are y'all gonna come to Rome? Are you doing any theater?
Cecelia Dawson
It's hard to get back to Rome and when we do it is only for a night or two at the most!!! I pick up Addie O from 4yr K Mon/Wed/Fri at noon and Stan works with Josh two days a week!!! Next year Addie O will be in school all day so we will have more free time!!! No theatre yet ... maybe next year!!!!!!
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