Posted on 02/27/2009 5:10:38 AM PST by rightwingintelligentsia
A mysterious thing happened in that speech Tuesday night. By the end of it Barack Obama had become president. Every president has a moment when suddenly he becomes what he meant to be, or knows what he is, and those moments aren't always public. Bill Safire thought he saw it with Richard Nixon one day in the new president's private study. Nixon always put a hand towel on the hassock where he put his feet, to protect the fabric, but this time he didn't use the towel, he just put up his feet. As if it were his hassock. And his house.
So with Mr. Obama, about four-fifths of the way through the speech. He was looking from the prompters to the congressmen and senators, and suddenly he was engaging on what seemed a deeper level. His voice took on inflection. He wasn't detached, as if he was wondering how he was doing. He seemed equal to the moment and then, in some new way, in command of it. It happened around here:
"The eyes of all people in all nations are once again upon us—watching to see what we do with this moment; waiting for us to lead. Those of us gathered here tonight have been called to govern in extraordinary times."
(Excerpt) Read more at online.wsj.com ...
Should we even post her crap here any longer?
Pathetic.
Peggy is the next Arianna Huffington.
Aliens have been dumping brainworms in the Potomac for decades and they get sucked into the DC drinking water supply. That's the only explanation I can think of.
[Rich has mental image of Mickey Mouse putting on the sorcerer’s hat]
Draped on David Gergen's arm receiving hosannas for rising above the little people.
Old Peg has come a long way in her speech-hacking career, like that old mare in a classic Andy Griffith episode, when she was put out to pasture she is content now to follow behind the wagon and push with her nose.
I'm convinced of it. Is there anyone more superficial or foolish than Peggy NoOne? Stick to covering flower shows or something else on your proper level, Peg.
I am SO with you! I loved her book on Reagan and the first one - I feel she has stabbed conservatives in the back - all who bought her books - and just wants to keep getting the cocktail party invites - she’s a lonely, sad woman who thinks much more of herself than does anyone else. “...past failed presidency...” indeed!
NO!
Never. They'll be sent to the cornfield if they do.
Well said.
Between her and Katherine Jameson, I don't know whom I'm more displeased with. These two are so...over.
That's kind of harsh, don't you think? Did Peggy turn any of her husbands into a homosexual?
Didya mean Kathleen Parker?
Agreed!
Thanks for the correction...
BTW, she doesn't deserve to be called "Katherine". I now refer to her as "Katty".
Katty and Peggy...what a pair...of doofuses.
NOBODY believes noonan voted for McCain despite what she says.
Obama did not do a speech from the oval office, he “SUMMONED” the royal court in order to clarify himself as king.
symbolism over substance. If he had to pull this stunt to show himself is king. contrast 9/11 was to show unity. obama was showing dominance in order to counter peolosi and reid pushing him around.
noonan would have written this article no matter what obama did.
Oh, she is not the only one. After she gets down on her knees to give Obama a tongue bath, she will have to bring sharp elbows to fight off Kathleen Parker and David Brooks...
I agreee with u... She’s a stranger to us...To liken this guy to Reagan....and all around we already are seeing subtle things that tell us what is in store for us....
I’m for paying some attention to the infrastructure..and not just in drug cards for senior citizens...
Bush had a chance.. the repubs had a chance and blew it...
Peggy...unfortunately is two faced...must be a Gemini
No wonder Michelle always looks mad and ready to spit spider venom.
She knows all the burned out old media scribblers are writhing in bed night after night dreaming of giving Barack a thorough rogering.
Now even some of the women have joined in.
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