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BREAKING -- Senate passes health bill
Politico ^ | December 24, 2009 | Chris Frates

Posted on 12/24/2009 4:49:24 AM PST by combat_boots

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To: combat_boots

61 posted on 12/24/2009 5:25:27 AM PST by Zakeet (When in doubt, empty the magazine)
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To: Mrs. B.S. Roberts
I am so sad; I just want to cry. Goodbye to my America....

It's okay to be sad . . . but not for long. After the holidays it's time to get PISSED! (can I say that? ;-) )

The rats will soon find themselves in the middle of the political fight of their careers. And, together we will win!

Merry Christmas!

62 posted on 12/24/2009 5:26:38 AM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: All

63 posted on 12/24/2009 5:26:55 AM PST by Zakeet (When in doubt, empty the magazine)
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To: kjo

I don’t condone it, but I would not be surprised to see random acts of violence against Congressional members who voted for this.


64 posted on 12/24/2009 5:27:30 AM PST by thethirddegree
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To: combat_boots

I do believe its also time to plan on identifying any debtor detention camps, for statistical purposes of course.


65 posted on 12/24/2009 5:27:54 AM PST by Eye of Unk (Phobos, kerdos, and doxa, said the Time Traveler. “Fear, self-interest, and honor.”)
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To: mrs9x

Thank you for those words. I’m trying hard to fight back the tears, I hate them so much. I have been letting this get to me, so it hasn’t been a very merry Christmas thus far (everyone noticed, I’m usually annoyingly cheerful right after halloween).

Screw them. This moment forward, no one is going to ruin today or tomorrow for me.

Attitude adjustment has just taken place. You are absolutely correct, it is NOT over!!

Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas and God Bless you and yours!!!


66 posted on 12/24/2009 5:30:32 AM PST by NoGrayZone (SARAH PALIN IS MY CUP OF TEA!)
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To: Daveinyork
Gitmo. That’s why Obama never closed it.

Different thread, last week, Hardin MT. A nod to Max Baucus and employment for his state.

Another poster agreed with wanting Gitmo. See you in the exercise yard (no need to orient the sh1tter either)

67 posted on 12/24/2009 5:31:50 AM PST by This_far (Mandatory insurance! I thought it was about health care?)
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To: All

Posted as a public service:

“Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. You won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. Men, all this stuff you’ve heard about America not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung. Americans traditionally love to fight. All real Americans, love the sting of battle. When you were kids, you all admired the champion marble shooter, the fastest runner, the big league ball players, the toughest boxers ... Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser. Americans play to win all the time. I wouldn’t give a hoot in Hell for a man who lost and laughed. That’s why Americans have never lost and will never lose a war. Because the very thought of losing is hateful to Americans. Now, an army is a team. It lives, eats, sleeps, fights as a team. This individuality stuff is a bunch of crap. The Bilious bastards who wrote that stuff about individuality for the Saturday Evening Post, don’t know anything more about real battle than they do about fornicating. Now we have the finest food and equipment, the best spirit, and the best men in the world. You know ... My God, I actually pity those poor bastards we’re going up against. My God, I do. We’re not just going to shoot the bastards, we’re going to cut out their living guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks. We’re going to murder those lousy Hun bastards by the bushel. Now some of you boys, I know, are wondering whether or not you’ll chicken out under fire. Don’t worry about it. I can assure you that you’ll all do your duty. The Nazis are the enemy. Wade into them. Spill their blood, shoot them in the belly. When you put your hand into a bunch of goo, that a moment before was your best friend’s face, you’ll know what to do. Now there’s another thing I want you to remember. I don’t want to get any messages saying that we are holding our position. We’re not holding anything, we’ll let the Hun do that. We are advancing constantly, and we’re not interested in holding onto anything except the enemy. We’re going to hold onto him by the nose, and we’re going to kick him in the ass. We’re going to kick the hell out of him all the time, and we’re going to go through him like crap through a goose. Now, there’s one thing that you men will be able to say when you get back home, and you may thank God for it. Thirty years from now when you’re sitting around your fireside with your grandson on your knee, and he asks you, What did you do in the great World War Two? You won’t have to say, Well, I shoveled shit in Louisiana. Alright now, you sons of bitches, you know how I feel. I will be proud to lead you wonderful guys into battle anytime, anywhere. That is all.”

General George S. Patton, Jr.

(Audio)
http://www.turtletrader.com/speech.mp3

(Theme from the movie)
http://www.turtletrader.com/patton-main.mp3


68 posted on 12/24/2009 5:32:20 AM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah."Our middle regiment, Gloria Patri, Filio et Spirito Sancto.)
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To: don-o

“Count me out! It ain’t the Constitution that’s broken. “

Smary man.

Merry Christmas!


69 posted on 12/24/2009 5:32:35 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (Support our troops, and vote out the RINO's!)
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To: don-o
Will this awaken the sheeple?

No. Not only do the b@stards in Washington not give a cr@p what you or I may think, neither does a lot of the public. Heck, many can't even tell you who the vice president is and we think this might light a fire under them.

Many...too many are looking for "what's in it for me." It couldn't be more evident after watching the bribes that got this monstrosity passed. It was in your face corruption and it's being touted as "business as usual" in the slobbering Obama backing media.

John Q Public outraged? Hardly, now if he misses an episode of A.Idol or his favorite football game is blacked out then you may see him momentarily come to. Sorry for the downer but I feel we put too much faith in todays American citizen. God Bless and protect your son.

70 posted on 12/24/2009 5:32:55 AM PST by ladyvet (WOLVERINES!!!!!)
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To: don-o

smart, that are ;-)


71 posted on 12/24/2009 5:33:38 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (Support our troops, and vote out the RINO's!)
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To: combat_boots

Too bad all Byrd cares about is having his name on a hundred federal buildings, and his buddies in the Senate; not his nation or his State.

Congratulations, senator. When you are down in perdition getting your just desserts, may you relish all the evil you did on Earth in your time, and feel the harm it caused to so many others.


72 posted on 12/24/2009 5:35:17 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy
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To: iceskater
And I don’t need the lame excuse for Rep leadership to do what needs to be done.

That "leadership" may have kept any Republicans from putting their John Hancocks on the bill (and don't get me wrong, that counts for something), but yeah, they are pretty hapless. For instance: if Mike Crapo really believes that laws can't be undone until the end of time because someone inserts grandiose language into a bill, McConnell ought to gag him just to keep him from reinforcing the gutless ninny stereotype GOPer.

I'm still not fully prepared - mentally, physically - for what I know is coming, but I pray that God will help me to be sufficient for whatever part I need to play.

Mr. niteowl77

73 posted on 12/24/2009 5:36:03 AM PST by niteowl77 (You wanted him, and now you have got him. I say, "Good day to you," America.)
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To: combat_boots

Already, the lepers are healed and the lame are walking, praise be to obama!

(according to the news headlines anyway)


74 posted on 12/24/2009 5:38:52 AM PST by silverleaf (More folks being invited to the White House for Holiday parties than are being sent to Afghanistan)
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To: combat_boots

In case you never knew, the movie speech came from a real one. Here’s the start of it. He was colorful:

“Original 3rd Army Speech

“Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of b******t. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.

You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your homes and your loved ones. Second, you are here for your own self respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real men like to fight.

http://www.military-quotes.com/forum/patton-movie-speech-vs-real-t17934.html


75 posted on 12/24/2009 5:39:50 AM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah."Our middle regiment, Gloria Patri, Filio et Spirito Sancto.)
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To: FunkyZero
Surely there must be some way to organize and defeat this.

The several states must now assert themselves. It's starting. I read of at least ten that have opposing action underway.

76 posted on 12/24/2009 5:40:04 AM PST by don-o (My son, Ben - Marine Lance Corporal is in Iraq.)
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To: ladyvet

Tahe heart. The first American Revolution was fought by just one-third of the American colonists.

Another one-third were on the side of King George III and the other one-third just wanted to see which way the winds were blowing....they weren’t going to commit until they saw which side was winning.

I’d say the forces of freedom in present day America have the support of MORE than one-third of the U.S. population.


77 posted on 12/24/2009 5:43:07 AM PST by july4thfreedomfoundation (A Jimmy Carter got us a Ronald Reagan.....a Barack Obama will get us a Sarah Palin)
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To: thethirddegree

Good thing that my dad isn’t in a position to invoke his “Six Months to Live” list, thank heavens. What is it, you say?

My dad (who is rather comical) insists that he maintains a list of people he intends to “off” once a doctor tells him he’s got six months to live. LOL

Mostly, they include professional athletes who have inflicted pain on the long suffering Cleveland sports teams: John Elway, Michael Jordan, Edgar Renteria, and others.

Others have been just people who annoy him in general, like Kennedy (already gone), Jesse Jackson,Cronkite (already gone) etc. LOL

It’s hilarious to watch TV with him. When someone who bugs him comes on the screen, he’ll say “There’s another one...going on The List.”

Btw, I’ve never seen The List. I think it’s between his ears.


78 posted on 12/24/2009 5:43:44 AM PST by Daisyjane69 (Michael Reagan: "Welcome back, Dad, even if you're wearing a dress and bearing children this time)
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To: The Great RJ

Dies Illa. Dies Irae. Calamitatus et Miseriae. Dies Magna et amara valde.

That day, the day of wrath,
calamity, and misery,
that terrible and exceedingly bitter day.


79 posted on 12/24/2009 5:44:03 AM PST by ichabod1 ( I am rolling over in my grave and I am not even dead yet.)
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To: don-o

“Will this awaken the sheeple?”

No.


80 posted on 12/24/2009 5:45:15 AM PST by CapnJack
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