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1. #1
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:23 pm, et said:

   Bush was right. I just had to say that.

2. #2
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:25 pm, b-cat said:

   Let’s just see if the left’s talking points change any.

3. #3
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:26 pm, flmom said:

   For once I actually look forward to hearing LGM’s comments on this.

4. #4
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:27 pm, Truesoldier said:

   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:25 pm, b-cat said:
   Let’s just see if the left’s talking points change any.

   Sure they will. The next step will be to describe the “change” at GITMO since Obama took over. There is no more torture going on like it was under Bush and the inimates are happier now and have asked to be able to stay in this tropical paradise under Obama.

5. #5
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:30 pm, bradley said:

   The famous yet unnamed all-powerful “Federal Judge” declared Gitmo operative? I thought the all-knowing “Federal Judge” always ruled FOR the Democrats. How a “Federal Judge” can overcome law is beyond me, but they’ve been doing it for years. For ONCE “he” got it right. Took “him” long enough.

6. #6
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:31 pm, Ragspierre said:

   The Senate amendment scrapping funding for Obama’s Gitmo closure has just been passed by 90-6.

   Hypocrisy, thy name is Leftist….

7. #7
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:47 pm, Ragspierre said:

   Hanson says it all so well…

   It short, all the fury, the vicious slander, the self-righteous outbursts, the impassioned speeches from the floor, the “I accuse” op-eds by the usual moralistic pundits — all that turned out to be solely about politics, nothing more.

   Bush/Cheney are vindicated

   The Anti-American Lying Left is exposed

8. #8
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:48 pm, Flyoverman said:

   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:23 pm, et said:
   Bush was right. I just had to say that.

   The country is so blessed to have Dick Cheney.

   Just had to say that too!

9. #9
   On May 20th, 2009 at 12:53 pm, zeroangel said:

   LOL!

   Rot in jail you Jihadist animals! Allah can’t help you there!

   Woe to the hippies and peace-niks, it appears even their much-loved leaders recognize that bad guys need to be dealt with in a way that doesn’t involve flowers and hugs!

10. #10
    On May 20th, 2009 at 12:58 pm, bradley said:

    Obama could always “reach out” and let the Gitmo detainees move in with him and his wife and kids and mother-in-law. He lives in a big house with guards, so what’s not to like? Not only would he get to close Gitmo, he would be saving taxpayers money by NOT building a new prison. Works for me.

11. #11
    On May 20th, 2009 at 12:59 pm, swmntman said:

    so…. Bush lied, Obama complied? So now all is well?

12. #12
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm, flmom said:

    bradley said:

    Or, he could send them to Kenya, I hear his brother has a neat little shack and lives alone.

13. #13
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:02 pm, Hangfire said:

    Wait a minute!!

    Can’t bankrupt California or Michigan take in the Gitmo prisoners and receive a hefty federal subsidy?

    (apologies to my friends from Ca. or Mi.)

14. #14
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:04 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Can’t bankrupt California or Michigan take in the Gitmo prisoners and receive a hefty federal subsidy?

    We’re already supporting enough illegal alien criminals in this state. Why do you think we’re bankrupt to begin with?

    Deport all the illegals and we’ll be in the black in no time.

15. #15
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:06 pm, Hangfire said:

    Sorry, Blame.

    I thought the sarc was obvious.

    Mea Culpa Eternae

16. #16
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:16 pm, Veretax said:

    Wow 90-6? Michelle, who were the 6 who voted against it and who failed to vote? I’m curious….

17. #17
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:17 pm, backwoods conservative said:

    The sad part is the sheeple on the left still won’t see the political deception that’s been played on them.

18. #18
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:22 pm, Sergeant Tim said:

    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:16 pm, Veretax said:

    Wow 90-6? Michelle, who were the 6 who voted against it and who failed to vote? I’m curious….

    NAYs —6
    Durbin (D-IL)
    Harkin (D-IA)
    Leahy (D-VT)
    Levin (D-MI)
    Reed (D-RI)
    Whitehouse (D-RI)

    Not Voting – 3
    Byrd (D-WV)
    Kennedy (D-MA)
    Rockefeller (D-WV)

19. #19
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:24 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On May 20th, 2009 at 12:26 pm, flmom said:
    For once I actually look forward to hearing LGM’s comments on this.

    Me too. He is a Jew who is a big supporter of releasing terrorists into our country. With a mind like his, I have no doubts why he is such an idiot.

    On topic:

    WOW!!! This is like when the dems had Clinton as POTUS and were screaming we should be listening in and when Bush was POTUS he was listening in on all of the liberals in the country.

    90-6? Sounds like 44 democrats were blowing smoke up their supporters a$$e$!

    Liberalism should hurt.

20. #20
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:41 pm, ajmontana said:

    I was just out cruising and saw 17 libtards heads explode, it was awesome. lmao.

21. #21
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:44 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    self correction

    Looks like 41 dems not 44. Same result.

    All of them were screaming to close GITMO. All of them supported Obingo’s Exec Order to close GITMO. Dare I say all of them prefered Bush in GITMO rather than our enemy?

22. #22
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:44 pm, flmom said:

    ajmontana said:

    Please tell me one of them was LGM. At least it would explain his silence on this thread.

23. #23
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:45 pm, aggiebc said:

    Regarding indefinite detention, I find it funny that liberals are always saying we should consider international law in judicial decisions…except that they ignore that part of international law/law of war that allows detention of hostiles for the duration of hostilities.

24. #24
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:46 pm, Lan Astaslem said:

    heh! I just waded into the muck over at DailyKos and DU. Talk about hissy fits!! “Even the Dems won’t support Obama (our blessed leader).” (I added the “blessed leader” part… It’s absolutely hysterical to watch their heads spin around. They are calling all the Dhims “Rethuglican lite.” LOL!!!

25. #25
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:48 pm, Lan Astaslem said:

    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:45 pm, aggiebc said:

    Great point! As Soap said, “Liberalism should hurt.”

26. #26
    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:58 pm, txvet2 said:

    He’ll just pay for it out of TARP or porkulus funds.

27. #27
    On May 20th, 2009 at 2:05 pm, docflash said:

    I think I will celebrate by going out and buying one of those orange suits and wishing I had something to waterboard.

28. #28
    On May 20th, 2009 at 2:06 pm, Veretax said:

    Thanks Sergeant Tim,

    Wow figured Reed would be on there.

    NAYs —6
    Durbin (D-IL)
    Harkin (D-IA)
    Leahy (D-VT)
    Levin (D-MI)
    Reed (D-RI)
    Whitehouse (D-RI)

    Not Voting – 3
    Byrd (D-WV)
    Kennedy (D-MA)
    Rockefeller (D-WV)

    Kennedy I understand, but where the heck was Byrd and Rockefeller You’d have thought at least one would have voted.?

29. #29
    On May 20th, 2009 at 2:08 pm, WilliBrimm said:

    This actually gives Obama coverage on not fulfilling one of his main campaign promises. He had already tried to back away from it, but now he can say that he tried, but blame it on congress that it didn’t get done.

30. #30
    On May 20th, 2009 at 2:20 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Where’re the TV networks? They should come up with a reality show where each week the 2 contestants that fall below the yellow line get an Enhanced Interrogation Technique. The first one to crack gets eliminated. Save waterboarding for the finale. Brilliant!

31. #31
    On May 20th, 2009 at 2:48 pm, melinda said:

    OMG. Someone PLEASE photoshop the cover of the movie “Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay” for this! Priceless!

    In your face B.Hussein Obama! In your face!

32. #32
    On May 20th, 2009 at 3:00 pm, melinda said:

    Via ABCNEWS.COM:

    The U.S. Senate today voted overwhelmingly to block funding to shut down the detainee center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, dealing another blow to one of President Obama’s signature national security issues.

    Hmm…It seems the liberal news media has caught a bit of rabies by this senate move and has started attacking it’s own…

33. #33
    On May 20th, 2009 at 3:26 pm, Wildcatter1980 said:

    “Not in my back yard” takes on new meaning.

34. #34
    On May 20th, 2009 at 4:03 pm, Sergeant Tim said:

    On May 20th, 2009 at 2:06 pm, Veretax said: … heck was Byrd and Rockefeller You’d have thought at least one would have voted.?

    Byrd is still ill or in the hospital. Rockefeller was probably stuck in planning sessions to change the names of the highways in WV.

35. #35
    On May 20th, 2009 at 4:06 pm, T-Bone said:

    On May 20th, 2009 at 1:22 pm, Sergeant Tim said:

    NAYs —6
    Durbin (D-IL)
    Harkin (D-IA)
    Leahy (D-VT)
    Levin (D-MI)
    Reed (D-RI)
    Whitehouse (D-RI)

    As Alinsky said target and polarize:
    Durbin (D-IL)
    Harkin (D-IA)
    Leahy (D-VT)
    Levin (D-MI)
    Reed (D-RI)
    Whitehouse (D-RI)

    I agree Obama is relieved. His FIRST move as President was announcing the closure of G-bay. The next day, he realized the stupidity of his choice. He had been duped by all the rhetoric and had NEVER thought it all through. Just a knee jerk reaction by a jerk. But his chin will still be higher than his ears.

    Talk about a bailout.

36. #36
    On May 20th, 2009 at 6:05 pm, DagneyT said:

    Duh…sorry, too much G&T

    I totally misunderstood.

37. #37
    On May 20th, 2009 at 6:30 pm, Ragspierre said:

    Duh…sorry, too much G&T

    Possible, I suppose…academically…

    Just difficult to actually conceive…

38. #38
    On May 20th, 2009 at 6:42 pm, DBNinKY said:

    Byron York credits Mitch McConnell for the GOP victory on Gitmo.

    Many of us here in KY are especially proud of you today, Senator McConnell!

    Thank you for your efforts to do what’s right on Gitmo (even with the Herald-Leader biting you at the heels), and keep up the good work!

39. #39
    On May 20th, 2009 at 6:45 pm, Ragspierre said:

    The report is the subject of numerous Freedom of Information Act requests from news media organizations, and Mr. Whitman said that he expected it to be released shortly. The report, a copy of which was made available to The New York Times, says the Pentagon believes that 74 prisoners released from Guantánamo have returned to terrorism, making for a recidivism rate of nearly 14 percent.

    From TODAY’s NYT

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/21/us/politics/21gitmo.html

    Actually, that rate is pretty good, compared to recidivists coming out of American prisons depending on their crime.

    Still…

40. #40
    On May 20th, 2009 at 9:12 pm, Living in the PSRK said:

    On May 20th, 2009 at 12:26 pm, flmom said:
    For once I actually look forward to hearing LGM’s comments on this.

    Masochist.

    If you were Chap, I’d believe you drunk.

41. #41
    On May 20th, 2009 at 9:13 pm, Living in the PSRK said:

    No, I am NOT drunk. I was just out in the hot, hot sun working in the garden.

    Really.

42. #42
    On May 22nd, 2009 at 4:11 pm, Straight_Talk_Luigi said:

    Oh, I’m enjoying this! Just look at the steam coming out of the donkey’s ears!