Congressman Billybob Sez: Brave New Moment

Congressman Billybob's website ^ | 7 May 2003 | Congressman Billybob (J. Armor, Esq.)

[Congressman Billybob]

Since FReepers consider the criticisms of President Bush's speech on the USS Abraham Lincoln to be way off base, I think you will appreciate this.

This article might be published on UPI later, but it is already up on my website.

[sal002]

I don't think the speech itself should be criticised. But I do think someone needs to reprimand Ari Fleischer. I mean saying the President took a plane because the carrier was too far away, when that is clearly not the case? He's doing so much to harm the credibility of this Administration.

[Gritty]

Forget about the lack of specific knowledge of the Gettysburg Address. I'd wager most high school students (college ones, too) don't even know where Gettysburg is or what happened there!

[aristeides]

I think Byrd did contrast the Gettysburg Address, or at least the fact that Lincoln delivered it in civilian clothes.

[Dan(9698)]

>>>...or at least the fact that Lincoln delivered it in civilian clothes.

So--- Bush was in civilian clothes.

Someone is yakking when they should be watching and listening.

[Bahbah]

"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here...."
This was certainly the case with respect to Everett, but it has always amused me to realize how far off the mark President Lincoln was.

[Bahbah]

"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here...."
This was certainly the case with respect to Everett, but it has always amused me to realize how far off the mark President Lincoln was about his speech.

[Bahbah]

Oops, sorry.

[noutopia]

Rigt on Dan.A flight suit is not a uniform,it helps the pilot overcome the G-forces and gives them some life support in case they go down.

[noutopia]

Right on Dan.A flight suit is not a uniform,it helps the pilot overcome the G-forces and gives them some life support in case they go down.

[AmishDude]

I think Byrd did contrast the Gettysburg Address, or at least the fact that Lincoln delivered it in civilian clothes.

After all, he was there . . .

. . . as a protestor.

[eureka!]

Bump for later read

[noutopia]

Whats wrong with this board.Its going nuts,double posting everything.

[genefromjersey]

Always GREAT !! to read your posts !

[okie01]

But why are the Democrats complaining so much? And for so long?

It is a clue, perhaps, to their perverted value system.

Would they have complained had the President flown to the Honest Abe in his customary helicopter, Marine 1? Probably. A little...

Would they have complained had the President arrived on board in a business suit? No, his dress wouldn't have been an issue.

Thus, what has Democrats' blood pressure peaking is NOT the fact that President Bush went aboard an aircraft carrier at sea to make a speech regarding the cessation of hostilities in Iraq.

No, the bile is rising in their throat because he looked so good doing it!

That he arrived in a combat plane, which he could actually pilot, reminded people of the President's own service and his high regard for honor. Such service and regard reflects poorly on the lily-livered left.

And that he was appropriately clad in a flight suit -- and looked like he belonged in one -- enhanced his photogenic appeal. Thus did the President beat them at their own shallow game...of appearances!

Imagine the master of the photo-op, Bill Clinton, in this scenario. You can't!

And, thus, is yet another clear distinction drawn and dramatized -- between honorable Republicans and craven Democrats.

Here we have The Cowboy...and over there are the Squatters, the Card Sharps and Teddy, the Town Drunk. Who shall The Fearful Townspeople trust with their vote?

[sharktrager]

it's still just a vanity

[Angel]

You nailed it. The Dems hated that it reminded people he flew planes and he looked good doing it. I loved it.

[concentric circles]

"...Where freedom takes hold, hatred gives way to hope.

"When freedom takes hold, men and women turn to the peaceful pursuit of a better life.

"American values and American interests lead in the same direction. We stand for human liberty..."

- Bush aboard the Abraham Lincoln-


"...we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

-Lincoln at Gettysburg-

Thanks for your thoughtful post.

[Constitution Day]

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[Paul Ross]

Actually, the plane was safer than a chopper trip. And a hell of a lot faster and more interesting. And it cost $7 more. Big deal. It also saved MILLIONS in port-side security costs if the speech had been delivered there.