Quotes of the day
posted at 9:30 pm on May 2, 2009 by Allahpundit
“Marriage equality is going to happen in this country. It’s only a matter of time.
For some, this reality is exciting, uplifting and extraordinary. For others, it is scary, frightening, even unfathomable. But no matter your opinion on the subject, this truth is inexorable: Gays and lesbians will one day be able to wed legally in all 50 states. Our relationships will finally be recognized as valid under the law and protected by our government. And America will be a stronger country for it.”
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“Instead of mocking Miss Prejean, the would do well to consider the wisdom of a titan of another sort: ‘If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.’ The more they attempt to strike her down, the stronger she becomes. And the more popular she becomes among her supporters and Americans increasingly irritated by the crowd continually eager to find someone to belittle and to blame.”
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I googled Bob Dole to send an email to him but I didn’t get a feel for any of them being legit. So much for that idea.
Cindy Munford on May 2, 2009 at 11:09 PM
For those of you who miss Ronald Reagan, this is how I always remember him.
However, Ronald Reagan is not dead.
He is alive and well in the hearts of those who love freedom.
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Oh, for a second I thought they meant a wife would be equal to a husband. Different agenda.
jusgottabeme on May 2, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Will the story be consider political, thereby ignored, because Rep. Kirk is a Republican?
Cindy Munford on May 2, 2009 at 11:12 PM
That is no way a certain statement. Everywhere the issue is put to the people, citizens have voted for one man/one woman marriage. Just because they say it is so, doesn’t mean that same-sex marriage proponents are correct.
Unless, of course, liberals keep infiltrating the courts and legislators around the country.
Mallard T. Drake on May 2, 2009 at 11:14 PM
I believe he’s in Heaven, where every year is like what he proclaimed 1983 to be.
jgapinoy on May 2, 2009 at 11:15 PM
…OK, most won’t understand my “code”. Reagan named ’83 “the Year Of The Bible”.
jgapinoy on May 2, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Sorry for being so off topic, but I’m an old man and I can cry if I want to. So…
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Great video.
I love his biography too.
His old days of saving lives as a lifeguard at a riverside beach. He had a record for life saves I do believe.
Funny, he went from saving lives as a boy to defending millions as a man.
blatantblue on May 2, 2009 at 11:17 PM
*gasp*
Madcow: “I’m melting, meltinggggg.”
That’s like Dracula’s garlic to progressives.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Hawkdriver! Take good care of yourself and your crew. Godspeed and safe return!
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:18 PM
I remember he and Mr. Gorbachev coming out of the meeting at Reykjavik and the look on the President’s face. He was normally so happy or serene looking, but his face was stern. I knew something was up but I didn’t know we had won. I guess everyone has a “favorite” president in their lifetime but what a glorious gift to us that he got to be ours. May we never forget.
Cindy Munford on May 2, 2009 at 11:22 PM
So why is it that the left hopes that Obama is the next Gorbachev instead of Reagan?
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:24 PM
But if BHO had been there, it would have been hugs & big smiles & handshakes & bows & …
jgapinoy on May 2, 2009 at 11:26 PM
If BHO had been there, Canada would have been part of the Eastern Bloc by now.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:27 PM
I’d love for Reagan’s spirit to infuse the party again. He was strong, tough, dedicated, and had a charming way with average and even simple people. He stood for principles without dismissing potential allies with whom he had disagreements. He laid the foundation for Republicans to win a majority. I think that foundation is still there, waiting and hoping.
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Yes, Obama is carrying on the tradition of FDR, isn’t he?
jgapinoy on May 2, 2009 at 11:29 PM
In 1983, I was 38 years old, and at the lowest ebb of a long and difficult life which has included child abuse and losing my daughter to divorce. I spent an evening at a friend’s apartment in San Francisco to escape briefly the hellhole I was living in, and the Year of The Bible ads were showing on her TV. I sent for the Power For Living book they were giving away, and reading that led me to Unity and the Daily Word magazine. Now I’m studying for confirmation as a Catholic.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come.
‘Twas Grace that brought me safe thus far,
And Grace will lead me home.
Life isn’t perfect, but I’ll never forget that evening. Thank God for Ronald Reagan, and all he stood and stood up for.
warbaby on May 2, 2009 at 11:30 PM
American liberals have become a lot more leftist, angrier, entitled, and greedy for pleasure and power since Reagan’s days.
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:30 PM
With Domestic policies? Yes.
Foreign, not so much.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Look, I’m no expert (I was an infant), but I think many of them had it buried deep down inside… It’s now surfacing. Didn’t Barry admit to fighting Reagan’s policies?
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Word — as I always say, they are amalgamations of misery and greed
blatantblue on May 2, 2009 at 11:33 PM
My favorite and he’s looking all of us in the eye.
to slip the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God……
Knucklehead on May 2, 2009 at 11:33 PM
As Rush will remind everyone daily, the play book is there, already written and already proven not only to work but excel. We just have to pick it up again. All of us can have strong opinions on matters and on many we will never agree but to denigrate or wish someone ill for those differences is not something President Reagan would have ever done. He trusted the people and it’s time to prove we are worthy of that trust.
Good night everyone, you are a lovely group of people and I appreciate all of you.
Cindy Munford on May 2, 2009 at 11:34 PM
You must have meant Hope and Change… that is hope that we will be miserable and greedy change.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Tis mutual
Sleep tight — the vultures are circling, and we need to stick togetha
blatantblue on May 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM
“Boy, 5, forced into adoption with gay couple pleads: ‘We want to stay with our gran and grandad’
http://www.dailymail.co.uk ^ | January 2009 | By Jonathan Brocklebank and Michael Seamark
Tell me again about the TOLERANCE of gay’s. Taking kids away from their grandparents in order to satisfy their desire to have children. Who cares what the kids want or what is best for them.
America1st on May 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Ah… I too am an adult convert. We tend not to be Catholics in name only like far too many of our fellow parishioners.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me….
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
For me, it was John Paul II
Viva il papa!
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:37 PM
What Orwellian garbage it is, is it not?
Ah yes, but this how the left operates, behind shades of verbal grays. Vague hope and unclear change. They’re a real sick bunch.
Borg-like.
blatantblue on May 2, 2009 at 11:37 PM
That is such a lie. Gays are VERY promiscuous and unfaithful. Gay relationships very rarely last.
GoodBoy on May 2, 2009 at 11:37 PM
I say it’s about time we call them out. We will never, NEVER forget the lies Obama has sown.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Actually, I was referring to FDR’s foreign policy. After WW2, he gave away half of Europe to Stalin.
jgapinoy on May 2, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Uh, but that’s uh because they aren’t allowed to be married and miserable /s
I suppose those against Gay Marriage must naturally be trying to spare them the pain of that horrible 50′s style marriage. The gays should thank them. /s
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:40 PM
The destruction that we will reap is going to be devastating I’m afraid. I tend to think my thoughts, as well as everyone’s, thoughts for the future aren’t quite as bad as they will actually turn out to be, but ever since Prince Obama and his minstrels have began their assault on the waterboarding program and those involved, I’m beginning to think that we are most definitely going to pay with thousands of American lives for the hubris and fulfillment of left-wing wet dreams.
blatantblue on May 2, 2009 at 11:40 PM
This is the Most Totally Off Topic Thread Evah! (I love it)
jgapinoy on May 2, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Wait, when did he die? My understanding is that he appeased Stalin more than Churchill would have had it.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:41 PM
I’m no expert either, I just lived through the period. But for most of the 70′s-90′s, I was working and commuting 12-16+ hours a day. I have never had much connection with the culture, political or otherwise, around me. I hardly ever watched TV, and rarely went to the movies. Work, work, work.
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Same to you Cindy and all the rest. I truly feel like I’m among friends here, and trust me when I say, you have all taught me more in the past 6 months, than I could have learned in a lifetime.
This is one smart group of people and I’m grateful to all of you……
Night, night,
Sleep tight,
Don’t let the bed bugs bite.
Knucklehead on May 2, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Yeah, we actually get to talk about something other than AP’s love interest (don’t say it).
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:41 PM
blatantblue,
Ronaldus Maximus is a myth. But Ronald Reagan was a real man and a real American. Don’t confuse the myth with the man.
He was reviled, opposed, and ridiculed by the “lights” of the media at the time. His vision was scorned until he made it into reality.
Don’t ever give up on your beliefs. In the end, it’s all you’ve got that no one can take away from you. Stay strong, and stay smart, and try to educate those around you. It’s the least we can do.
hillbillyjim on May 2, 2009 at 11:42 PM
I appreciate you too. May glasses be with you.
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Well put.
I’m afraid of all of the infrastructure that will be built. It’s hard to move away from Big Government -but we are going to have to when we finally get done with Teh One.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:43 PM
I think we can do it.
Honestly, I think we are of a different mindset of the Europeans.
They are still undergoing the post-WWII shock, where they decided to strip themselves of nationalism to embrace collectivism.
I tend to think Americans might try it under Prince Obarfy, but they’re going to spit it up rather quickly, unlike the Euro-peans.
blatantblue on May 2, 2009 at 11:45 PM
OT but worth noting from Newsbusters:
Jamson64 on May 2, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Conservatives may admire Reagan, but they know he didn’t fix everything on his own. He LET America fix herself. Yeah, that three letter word isn’t something Obama uses a lot. Talk about the party of NO…
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Ditto and I’m lovin it!
Hey Allah and Ed, how about an “open thread” here at HA???
Knucklehead on May 2, 2009 at 11:47 PM
And even as hopeless as my current generation seems, I am encouraged by the amount of younger people talking about monetary policy and the Constitution… It’s just not encouraged by the MTV-leftists of the country.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:48 PM
1 vote
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:48 PM
So agreed!
blatantblue on May 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Thanks for that. Reagan was Reagan during his talk about the Challenger disaster. His basic humanity and decency came right through the camera and touched the minds and hearts of the viewers.
Bush did that too at Ground Zero. And Kennedy could do that, but most of the other presidents in my lifetime couldn’t connect.
Clinton acted like he cared, and at times it was obvious.
Obama is a great actor, when TOTUS is working. He reminds me of the the scheming and backstabbing Eve in All about Eve. So sincere, you want to throw up.
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:50 PM
I just watched the Matrix today…
I figured it out (for real this time). Obama is the Matrix ;)
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Here’s a better link to the shocking story mentioned earlier:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1131200/Boy-5-forced-adoption-gay-couple-pleads-We-want-stay-gran-grandad.html
This is only the beginning.
jgapinoy on May 2, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Unfortunately for O, TOTUS has a personal life from time to time…
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I don’t understand why State recognition of marriage is more important to social conservatives than Church recognition of marriage.
“Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”
We need to get government out of the marriage business altogether.
Rae on May 2, 2009 at 11:52 PM
The Man knows best.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:52 PM
hillbillyjim on May 2, 2009 at 11:54 PM
I’m open to that. What would the reaction be on the left if the right said this?
I’m seeing soiled panties.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:54 PM
with timothy Geithner as Arnold Horshack
Bobbertsan on May 2, 2009 at 11:54 PM
I hear you. The good news, is that Reagan’s views are appealing to many Americans – no matter their party affiliation.
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Sorry. I screwed up the blockquotes. But the message remains the same, and just as important.
hillbillyjim on May 2, 2009 at 11:56 PM
TurboTax could produce it…
Upstater85 on May 2, 2009 at 11:59 PM
I could never approve of that and I think most Americans would be horrified. This is the greatest problem with the Left. We compromise, draw a line in the sand, but it’s quicksand and the goalposts get changed. And I’m purposefully mixing metaphors because there are no rules under contemporary liberalism.
Loxodonta on May 2, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Second thought: And if you get a new rule placed in law, then the liberal courts interpret it differently than intended by changing the meaning of its words, or find it unconstitutional by changing the meaning of the constitution. It is most frustrating.
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:02 AM
From HuffPo:
Buffett On Newspapers: Wouldn’t Buy Them “At Any Price”
Is that er, bad news for the NYT?
EMPLOYERS SLASHING HOURS, RESORTING TO ONCE-UNTHINKABLE WAGE CUTS
If only getalife was allowed to defend Obama’s policies…
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Therefore, the less government rules to misinterpret the better.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Reagan was for smaller government.
Of course, government is so large these days, you would have to pass a lot of laws in order to reduce it!
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:07 AM
The irony!
And to be honest, a lot of people will be losing their jobs.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:08 AM
It’s okay. I actually like it when others make mistakes because then I don’t feel so uniquely incompetent. So, feel free anytime! Thanks!
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:09 AM
A build down will have to be done gradually and according to a well-thought-out plan. That should be an RNC goal, working out the economics of a build-down.
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Obama is cleaning the mess up left by the cons
I’m a proud Independant
The stock market is up
The adults are now in charge
How’s that Specter thing working out cons?
getalife
Knucklehead on May 3, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Love this clip of Reagan vs. Obama
We miss you Gipper. God help us find another like you.
Christian Conservative on May 3, 2009 at 12:13 AM
the president is a good man
all is well
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:13 AM
What would go first… or be built down first?
I’m thinking DHS should be merged into the CIA or NSA.
We could make the IRS smaller
Sell off our shares in any of these GM or AIG schemes.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:15 AM
But marriage equality already exist. Regardless of sexual orientation, anybody can marry a member of the opposite sex if they consent, old enough, not kin, and not already married. Nobody can marry a member of the same sex, regardless of sexual orientation.
AaronGuzman on May 3, 2009 at 12:18 AM
*snicker*
Obama who art in the White House
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Socialist Dream come.
Thy dirty deeds be done,
In Iowa as it is in San Francisco.
Give us this day our daily rationings.
And forgive us our extremist views,
As we forgive those who smash planes against our buildings.
And lead us not into capitalism,
But deliver us from Mormons.
For thine is the World,
and the absolute power, and the audacity,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
\getalife
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Americans are suffering and making sacrifices, while DC politicians and lobbyists are getting rich.
So, I think the first thing the RNC should tackle is perks for members of Congress and reduce the Congressional bureaucracy. Start by setting the personal example of office holders themselves. And the Republican committees should look at their own staffing and budgets as well.
From there, Congress can start to recover the moral authority to take on the bureaucracy and perks of the federal administration and its employees.
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:21 AM
+100
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Mighty interesting that you were able to write that up so fast.
Hmmmmmmmm…..
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:23 AM
Copy and pasted the original… then butchered it.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:24 AM
It’s kind of like what Progressives do to the Constitution.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:25 AM
What else they got you lernin in that uppity sate college of yours?
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Oh, they don’t teach that. I bet you I could go find a handful of people that don’t even know what I’m referencing…
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:26 AM
I didn’t know nuanced could be spelled b-u-t-c-h-e-r-e-d.
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:27 AM
You mean like when Obama addresses the ball on the golf course?
Fore!
score and seven years ago…
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:28 AM
It can be spelled however you’d like it to be spelled. With our new era of education, we wouldn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings.
For example
Pure Evil = Hope and change.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Thank God! No preservatives.
How long before it spoils?
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:30 AM
I wonder if he knows what a score is…
Question 99 for Obama. I bet Palin does.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:30 AM
The facade is melting away. I would say we can already smell the stench coming from the rotting carcass of Jimmeh Carter’s failed policies.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:31 AM
You really are a young man!
Snarky little bugger, too!
Back on topic for this thread:
Who’s going to be the straight man in our comedy routine?
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Good talking to everyone again
good thread
Upstater, my fellow collegiate
Good ruck!
blatantblue on May 3, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Well, can you see Obama helping his kids memorize that? I can’t. He probably told them to study the life of Castro or something.
Hey, I’m an equal opportunity con. Don’t ask and if you really feel you must tell, don’t go overboard… I guess that rules out Perez Hilton for more than one reason.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Good ruck on finals! (I’m done – haha)
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:35 AM
I live in the second largest coop in the U.S. and we work with a $7 million dollar budget. Our management was like the Dem’s and were spending us into oblivion until I got elected president of the board of directors.
You have no idea how easy it is to not only balance a budget, but to also make drastic, pain free cuts after said management went wild with nothing to show for it (kind of like what Congress and the Precedent is doing.
We finally enabled a line item budget and took a 5% cut across the board on every item in said budget and then got rid of 3 employees. We also had a $200,000 shortfall before we did the new budget.
That 5% and the elimination of a couple of employees and voila, not only a balanced budget, but for the first time since our coop was formed, there was no increase in monthly rental charges everyone pays.
It was so easy, I don’t understand why Congress can’t do the same thing or am I being dense? I just got re-elected on Thursday night for my second term. Imagine that, all my moonbat neighbors voted for this dingbat, loudmouth conservative.
Knucklehead on May 3, 2009 at 12:37 AM
But then, we wouldn’t have Aero-Nan-and-Bawn.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:38 AM
So, your an artist. An equal opportunity con artist. I see.
And as to PH, that’s a little too acrid for my taste.
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:39 AM
It had to have been said again………..
…….. into the loving arms of his Father, welcome home, and God Bless the souls of the family and friends he leaves with us.
He sleeps tonight with the Angles, to awaken with the Glory of God, His Son, and the Holy Spirit……..
Seven Percent Solution on May 3, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Con Artist? Not me.
Yeah, I don’t think we could sell tickets if we had Perez Hilton – plus you wanted a straight guy…
Maybe we could have the NYT – their earnings are hilarious.
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:41 AM
But then again, who needs comedy when you have our current admessistration?
Upstater85 on May 3, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Thanks for getting me serious again.
Most Americans, even a lot of liberals, have a good sense of pragmatism. A lot of what happens at the RNC and in Congress never sees the light of day. And Americans don’t see Congress wasting their money by the billions every day. Somehow there is a disconnection there. I don’t understand it.
I wish there were people like you in congress budget development and administration management positions.
Of course, you might have to change your moniker.
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:46 AM
And bless you and your son as well. Please take good care of yourself, so that you can take good care of him.
Loxodonta on May 3, 2009 at 12:47 AM
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