Video: Bush salutes Army captain on “Deal or No Deal”
posted at 7:57 pm on April 21, 2008 by Allahpundit
Not that anyone would expect him to be booed under the circumstances but it’s still a bit of a shock to hear what a warm reception he gets. When was the last time he was greeted this enthusiastically? The 2004 convention?
Kobes just re-enlisted for a three-year term, by the way — after having already served three tours in Iraq. Exit question: Are there any major politicians who won’t be on prime time television tonight? Click the image to watch.
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Grr I hate youtube it messed the video up
William Amos on April 21, 2008 at 10:52 PM
These are the moments when I think to myself “I know that if I met this guy in person, I’d be completely shocked no matter what I saw”. That is you, Indy “Conservative”.
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 10:53 PM
I love President Bush. He is a man of compassion, courage and honor.
I think you’ll also come to see that in our next President, Mike Huckabee.
Red Pill on April 21, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Bush haters will be apoplectic when they realize, once he’s out of office, that the guy will be far more respected and liked than Clenis or the anti-Semite Carter.
I’ll say it again. 20 years from now, history will show that, even with his liberal leaning faults, the way he has dealt with unimaginable and unavoidable challenges, W is a top 10 to top 20 president.
Sugar Land on April 21, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Hey, stop insulting my intelligence.
I love myself and I know myself quite well.
I’m the only person in the world after Bill O’Reilly who kisses the mirror every time I look at it.
Indy Conservative on April 21, 2008 at 10:56 PM
If Mike Huckabee is president, the Bible prophecy will come true and it will be the End of the World.
Indy Conservative on April 21, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Here’s the whole episode from Red Lasso:
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five
Part Six
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Here’s the whole episode from Red Lasso:
Part One
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Part Two
Part Three
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Part Four
Part Five
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Part Six
Most intelligent comment I’ve seen from you on this thread.
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Part Seven
Part Eight
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Sorry, I didn’t think that got past moderation (too many links). That’s the first hour. The others are reposts.
Seven and eight are in my 11:09 post. Here’s the rest.
Part Nine
Part Ten
Part Eleven
Part Twelve
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Bonus after show footage
SnarkVader on April 21, 2008 at 11:19 PM
I posted the rest of the episode, but it hasn’t come out of what I think is moderation. I made the mistake of double posting parts 1-6 b/c my original post took a few minutes to come up, so just wait a few minutes and Parts 9-12 will be posted.
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:20 PM
It’s a gameshow. I’m sure the audience was primed with some free giveaway . . . a gameshiow stimulus package, if you will.
Grow Fins on April 21, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Taste of my own medicine! Nice. You just won, SnarkVader.
malan89 on April 21, 2008 at 11:31 PM
I beg your pardon. But compared to most of our recent Presidents, and all the Presidential candidates currently in the race, George W Bush IS George Washington. He is a Man who did what was right, what his conscience told him to do, and what American values insisted upon as reasoned, honorable conduct, in every turn of the world’s screw.
George W Bush is about the only Man in our government who did what he did because it was the right thing for him to do, and not the thing some pollster told him would win votes. You can’t lead the American people out of harms’ way if you have to wait on the American people to come to a consensus on the best way to respond to a crisis. It will be over and done with (with the worst possible results) long before their minds are made up.
George Washington didn’t want to be President any longer than the country truly needed him. And W doesn’t want the Office of the Presidency one second longer than he has to be there, but he won’t quit until his tenure is over on the last second of the last day of his second term.
That is what happens when a Man who understands Duty and Honor is our Leader. He Leads.
Press on, Sir. The rest of us are STILL following you.
Subsunk
Subsunk on April 22, 2008 at 12:11 AM
History will be kind to Bush. And not so kind to Clinton.
Doesn’t that just get the Left’s goat?
Sekhmet on April 22, 2008 at 12:29 AM
I don’t think Laura will be moving to a state that needs a senator next year.
jgapinoy on April 22, 2008 at 12:35 AM
This, and the mirror-self-love were incredibly funny. Truly unique you are Indy. I’m glad you’re here. Cheers,
Entelechy on April 22, 2008 at 1:03 AM
April 21, 2008
Sending in the Marines (to Recruit Women)
By DOUGLAS QUENQUA
THE Marines are looking for a few good women.
Actually, they will take as many as they can get. Faced with the difficulty of recruiting during a long and unpopular war, the United States Marine Corps has started marketing itself to women in a concerted way for the first time. It is running ads in magazines like Shape, Self and Fitness, which appeal mainly to female readers, as well as through more mainstream outlets like “American Idol,” where the message is a unisex one of patriotism rather than macho swagger.
The campaign is a big departure for the Marine Corps, which started accepting women for clerical duties in 1918 but until last year advertised to them only fitfully.
Women are not the only ones being courted specifically. The Marines Corps is reaching out to Latinos with ads in La Raza [Spanish for "The Race" Hey, maybe they can advertise in "Der Volk" too? No wait, what was I thinking, Germans gave that kind of racial dominance and expansionism stuff up decades ago.] newspaper that emphasize family and honor (“Each unit in the Corps is a family, and each member knows they never stand alone”), and to Arab-Americans with a message about nationality and identity (“I am American. I am Arab. I am a Marine … I know where I stand”). [Now this seems rather disturbing to me, as I think that it should be, "I am an American. I am a Marine." During my time in the Army I did not say. "I am an American. I am Germanic. I am a Soldier".]
Given the drum beat of bad news from the lingering conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, where American military casualties recently topped 4,000, the sell can be a tough one.
MB4 on April 22, 2008 at 3:15 AM
In these troubled times a righteous man gets little rest.
It is hidden in plain sight.
You listen but you do not hear.
Holmes on April 22, 2008 at 3:49 AM
How did the Captain. I hope he won a ton. These guys are heroes of the first order.
fleiter on April 22, 2008 at 6:44 AM
How did the Captain do? I hope he won a ton. These guys are heroes of the first order.
fleiter on April 22, 2008 at 6:45 AM
MB4, what worthless site is that story from?
More Newsweek nonsense?
Marine Corps recruiting is going just fine. You have no idea what it is you’re talking about, as usual.
NoDonkey on April 22, 2008 at 8:24 AM
The ad lasted longer than the clip.
N. O'Brain on April 22, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Couldn’t agree more with your post. We as a nation were fortunate to have George Bush as President during these trying times. The constant barrage of media attacks may have lowered his approval ratings but did not effect his convictions. Thank you President Bush for honorably serving your country!
trs on April 22, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Subsunk rocks!
Mommynator on April 22, 2008 at 12:14 PM
“Video: Bush salutes Army captain on “Deal or No Deal”
is an example of a good headline.
Bush seeks game show help on federal budget
…. is not.
wise_man on April 22, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Beautifully said, sir. Thank you.
If that actually happens, I’ll buy you dinner…a gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice.
Mailed from the safety of my apocalypse bunker in County Kilkenny.
sulla on April 22, 2008 at 5:13 PM
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