President Obama takes the heat President Bush did not

Eight years ago, a terrorist bomber’s attempt to blow up a transatlantic airliner was thwarted by a group of passengers, an incident that revealed some gaping holes in airline security just a few months after the attacks of Sept. 11. But it was six days before President George W. Bush, then on vacation, made any public remarks about the so-called shoe bomber, Richard Reid, and there were virtually no complaints from the press or any opposition Democrats that his response was sluggish or inadequate.

That stands in sharp contrast to the withering criticism President Barack Obama has received from Republicans and some in the press for his reaction to Friday’s incident on a Northwest Airlines flight heading for Detroit.

Democrats have seized on the disparity and are making it a centerpiece of their efforts to counter GOP attacks on the White House. “This hypocrisy demonstrates Republicans are playing politics with issues of national security and terrorism,” DNC spokesman Hari Sevugan said. “That they would use this incident as an opportunity to fan partisan flames … tells you all you need to know about how far the Republican Party has fallen and how out of step with the American people they have become.”

Exactly. And let’s not forget Peter Jennings, main anchor on ABC, on that very day (9/11) continuously bemoaning “Where is the President?” when The USSS wouldn’t let him fly back to DC, which was thought to still be under attack.

Any one remember Hillary! asking “What did the president know, and when did he know it?” about Pres Bush, as if he was Nixon sending out the plumbers? Oh, they all smirked over that one! Chrissy Matthews had a good chuckle. How ‘bout the donks going mad with anger at the White House selling a fund raiser photo of Pres Bush looking out the Air Force One window?

And the constant, “How dare you question MY patriotism!!??” every time we opened our mouths in reply.

I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN ONE BIT OF SHITE THESE BA$TARD$ GAVE US TO GET A LEG UP POLITICALLY!!!!

The media and the donks = EPIC FAIL!!!!

Democrats have seized on the disparity and are making it a centerpiece

No, they are not. They're simply clouding the water so people won't figure out the scam that was planned between the Clintons and Obama back in 2004 when he gave his convention speech that rocked the Party.

The entire primary between the Queen of Spades and the Spade from Chicago was rope-a-dope for the masses. And, for losing, she got another rung-up on her resume as Secretary of State?- not bad for a 'loser'.(let's see- Senator, Secretary of State- sounds unbeatable to me- definately trumps any governor, don't cha know)

Steppin' Fetch himself admitted that getting HealthCareReform was worth a 'one term' presidency. Now, why would he say that? 'Cause the fix was in, and 2012 was to be Hillary's come Hell or High Water. Once the people are Jiggy with another monsterous federal social program, you've just about got them (and your future lock on power) in your hands for what, another 100 years? The plan is FDR on steroids, as will be it's lasting effect on elections thereafter.

Bill Clinton's hand is so far up this guy's tailpipe he can only read from a 'prompter'. Why? Because Bill owes it to his bride for his bimbo eruptions, that's why, and, they had an Arkansas pact- you get elected, then, I get elected first woman president- a legacy usually bestowed upon those worthy of a god-like reputation, where history will be the judge and the hand of Fate, in this instance, will have to respond to some arm-twisting.

Dithering on troop levels in Afganistan? Hardly, Bill had him by the short-hairs and you'd stay focused on passing HealthCareReform (HillaryCare v.2) too, if you were him.

Terrorist attacks a plane on Christmas Day? Most people would be jumping mad at the concept. But, you'd be slow to respond too with Bill's grip on your 'teabag'- remember, you've got Health Care to Destroy.

Economy in a shambles, foreclosures off the dial, unemployment at two figures and climbing, and you've nothing to offer small businesses in relief? The one sector of the economy that can put people back to work and you snub them? Yes. Because you have to get HealthCareDestruction done or things could get dicey, Arkansas dicey, Fort Marcy Park dicey, balls-in-a-vice, dicey. Chicago thug, meet Arkansas thug.

Chilihead kills healthcare and spends the next three years plugging Hillary's image abroad. But, there are two things on the horizon they aren't preparing for (stain on a blue dress times two): Iran could set the Middle East on fire- highlighting some serious failures at State, or, the Hagglebeast goes to her mirror- mirror, mirror on the wall and is met repeatedly with the image of a girl from Alaska.

See, Fate doesn't like having her arm wrestled behind her back any more than anyone else, and will do what she can to throw a wrench in some peoples' plans. As Slim Shady dives on the HealthCare sword with visions of a UN appointment and sugarplum fairies dancing in his head, it becomes quite clear who'll be running in 2012. It'll be Hillary versus someone else. I'll defer to the wisdom of Ms. Fate as to who that might be. Then, I'll vote for Sarah.

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