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Peggy Noonan: Back With a Roar
Opinion Journal ^ | 09/13/2002 | Peggy Noonan

Posted on 09/12/2002 9:08:07 PM PDT by Pokey78

Edited on 04/23/2004 12:04:49 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

George W. Bush is back, big time. In fact with a roar.

He seemed to lie low this summer, but Wednesday he re-emerged to lead the nation and stand for all it has been through this year. He spoke of mourning and memory, of our purpose and our plans. He was inspiriting.


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To: Pokey78
Thanks for the ping. It was a terrific UN speech and Peggy Noonan as usual was eloquent.
21 posted on 09/13/2002 4:32:26 AM PDT by olliemb
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To: Pokey78
Smarmy - "Hypocritically, complacently, or effusively earnest; unctuous."

Bathos - "Insincere or grossly sentimental pathos."

Gone - "Yipeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
22 posted on 09/13/2002 8:19:27 AM PDT by tear_down_this_wall
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To: Pokey78
Thanks for the ping, Pokey :)
23 posted on 09/13/2002 11:50:26 AM PDT by Darlin'
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To: Pokey78
From the article: "He was inspiriting."

Is this a Bushism on the part of Noonan?

24 posted on 09/13/2002 11:54:29 AM PDT by paulklenk
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To: Pokey78
Add me too, please. Thanks from the great state of Texas -- George W. Bush Country !!!
25 posted on 09/13/2002 12:13:40 PM PDT by Texagirl4W
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To: Pokey78
Another wonderful column by Ms Noonan. However, I don't especially feel that UN approval is a good 1st step and I know it isn't a needed one.

As I watched the speech yesterday, I kept thinking of passages from the presidents's Inaugral Address, they seem prophetic:

"Through much of the last century, America's faith in freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea. Now it is a seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations. -snip-

"Some seem to believe that our politics can afford to be petty because, in a time of peace, the stakes of our debates appear small.

But the stakes for America are never small. If our country does not lead the cause of freedom, it will not be led. If we do not turn the hearts of children toward knowledge and character, we will lose their gifts and undermine their idealism. If we permit our economy to drift and decline, the vulnerable will suffer most. -snip-

We will build our defenses beyond challenge, lest weakness invite challenge.

We will confront weapons of mass destruction, so that a new century is spared new horrors.

The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power that favors freedom. We will defend our allies and our interests. We will show purpose without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth. -snip-

This work continues. This story goes on. And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.

God bless you all, and God bless America."


I think W is the angel in the whirlwind directing this storm.

26 posted on 09/13/2002 12:15:55 PM PDT by Darlin'
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To: paulklenk
From the article: "He was inspiriting." Is this a Bushism on the part of Noonan?

inspirit v.t. -ited -iting 1. To infuse life or spirit into; to animate; encourage; invigorate.

-- Webster's New Int'l Dictionary, Second Edition.

27 posted on 09/13/2002 12:22:36 PM PDT by dighton
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To: paulklenk
I think she was implying that he "instills spirit". Cool word.
28 posted on 09/13/2002 12:22:44 PM PDT by daniel boob
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To: dighton
Beat me, dang.
29 posted on 09/13/2002 12:23:29 PM PDT by daniel boob
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To: Texagirl4W
Will do.
30 posted on 09/13/2002 12:28:19 PM PDT by Pokey78
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To: dighton; daniel boob
Cool!
31 posted on 09/13/2002 12:49:41 PM PDT by paulklenk
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To: Darlin'
I don't especially feel that UN approval is a good 1st step

I don't think he was seeking the UN's approval. I think he told them what we were going to do and, as a courtesy, he was giving them the opportunity to do "the right thing."

32 posted on 09/13/2002 7:22:53 PM PDT by NJJ
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To: Zack Nguyen
I got it...

Let's rebuild the Twin Towers, and then house the U.N. in the top floors. Maybe then they'd get it!

Go Peggy!

33 posted on 09/14/2002 5:29:19 AM PDT by Northern Yankee
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To: NJJ
Oh, I agree. He was a statesman, the Leader of the Free World and he gave the members of the UN one final chance to do the right thing. He prosecuted Saddam before the assembly and he dared the rest of them to try to defend him. He was powerful.
34 posted on 09/14/2002 9:21:05 AM PDT by Darlin'
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