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In reply to the discussion: The speech STARTED with two big lies [View all]Toucano
(11,583 posts)57. And both lies got standing ovations
Which made the whole event look like a picnic at the mental ward.
Washington is completely detached from reality.
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Actually, more like false information, since he never said either of those things.
TheWraith
Jan 2012
#53
It is what it is and it's done. Did not detract from anything else he said. Why rehash bushitler?
lonestarnot
Jan 2012
#2
I would never trust your "analysis" of anything Obama said. Nothing against you but too biased.
Logical
Jan 2012
#33
Your opinion of course is not the truth. But I think you know that already! n-t
Logical
Jan 2012
#36
How is the original text essentially different from the Campbell's condensed version?
leveymg
Jan 2012
#22
USA! USA! Mission Accomplished! Did we find the Ho Chi Minh Trail? Are the Sioux on the run?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jan 2012
#18
By the same reasoning, wouldn't another couple wars make us even more "secure" and "respected"?
leveymg
Jan 2012
#21
the desperation grows as it becomes clear he will be in office for 4 more years.
dionysus
Jan 2012
#34
So does his pandering to the Right-wing - "Mission Accomplished," in other words
leveymg
Jan 2012
#37
The Cult of Hero Worship for the military is a permanent part of American politics
DefenseLawyer
Jan 2012
#38
I don't come around here much anymore. When I pop in and read arguments like this
tranche
Jan 2012
#47