Comments on: The fall of the Berlin Wall http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/ news and commentary from a conservative perspective Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:26:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: on the piano http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-848321 on the piano Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:53:08 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-848321 <strong>on the piano...</strong> Hello ;) Thanks heaps for this indeed!... if anyone else has anything, it would be much appreciated. Great website Super Piano Links http://www.en.Grand-Pianos.org Enjoy!... on the piano…

Hello ;) Thanks heaps for this indeed!… if anyone else has anything, it would be much appreciated. Great website Super Piano Links http://www.en.Grand-Pianos.org Enjoy!…

]]> By: jwm http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-840266 jwm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:27:16 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-840266 I am currently reading Dinesh D'Souza's biography on Ronald Reagan, "How an Ordinary Man became an Extraordinary Leader." I can't recommend it enough!! Reagan was the Governor of California during the 60's when this state was in chaos and he stood firm in his beliefs and prevailed. What I got from this book is that even if we are surrounded by people with no principles or who hate our country, we have to hold on to our values uncompromisingly and have faith. We may be ordinary men and women, but we can lead. We should try to be more like more like the FDNY. As the sheeple are running down the stairs of the burning building, we should be climbing those stairs and rescue our country. Happy Birthday USMC!! I am currently reading Dinesh D’Souza’s biography on Ronald Reagan, “How an Ordinary Man became an Extraordinary Leader.” I can’t recommend it enough!! Reagan was the Governor of California during the 60′s when this state was in chaos and he stood firm in his beliefs and prevailed. What I got from this book is that even if we are surrounded by people with no principles or who hate our country, we have to hold on to our values uncompromisingly and have faith. We may be ordinary men and women, but we can lead. We should try to be more like more like the FDNY. As the sheeple are running down the stairs of the burning building, we should be climbing those stairs and rescue our country.

Happy Birthday USMC!!

]]> By: ArizonaNeanderthal http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-840153 ArizonaNeanderthal Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:39:08 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-840153 The fall of one communist regime after another, the Wall was breached, execution of Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife, Elena--we had such hope as the USSR collapsed. The nightmare of the fall of Saigon just might be over. Alas it was not to be. Sadly there was but one President Ronald Reagan in my lifetime to be followed by weaklings, cowards and fellow travelers. The Patriots rested on our laurels while the Leftist continued to grind on chipping away at the fabric of the Republic. Clinton "prayed" at the Viet Nam Memorial mocking every honest man who did serve, Bush l and Bush ll continuously reached out to the left for some damned reason and now Hussein Obama mocks our very Founding as a nation. There was that one glorious moment: this ManChild of that curious mix of marx and mohammed has nothing good to say so it is good he does not go. If we can turn out Democrats in 2010 and the ManChild in 2012 I do not know. But these people are more of a threat than the USSR ever was. President ManChild - stay home. The fall of one communist regime after another, the Wall was breached, execution of Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife, Elena–we had such hope as the USSR collapsed. The nightmare of the fall of Saigon just might be over. Alas it was not to be.

Sadly there was but one President Ronald Reagan in my lifetime to be followed by weaklings, cowards and fellow travelers. The Patriots rested on our laurels while the Leftist continued to grind on chipping away at the fabric of the Republic. Clinton “prayed” at the Viet Nam Memorial mocking every honest man who did serve, Bush l and Bush ll continuously reached out to the left for some damned reason and now Hussein Obama mocks our very Founding as a nation.

There was that one glorious moment: this ManChild of that curious mix of marx and mohammed has nothing good to say so it is good he does not go. If we can turn out Democrats in 2010 and the ManChild in 2012 I do not know. But these people are more of a threat than the USSR ever was.

President ManChild – stay home.

]]> By: floridaobserver http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-840095 floridaobserver Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:18:27 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-840095 Clinton's comments at the memorial were so lame....And Obama's comments...and video...I nearly gagged. Clinton’s comments at the memorial were so lame….And Obama’s comments…and video…I nearly gagged.

]]> By: The Classic Liberal Blog http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839986 The Classic Liberal Blog Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:16:19 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839986 <strong>Communism, 20 Years Ago Today...</strong> On November 9, 1989, when young Germans started tearing down the Berlin Wall, it truly seemed like the end of an era. Liberty had defeated communism. Communism is a horrible and violent system of government by its very nature. It cannot be tamed. There... Communism, 20 Years Ago Today…

On November 9, 1989, when young Germans started tearing down the Berlin Wall, it truly seemed like the end of an era. Liberty had defeated communism.
Communism is a horrible and violent system of government by its very nature. It cannot be tamed.
There…

]]> By: MtsEdge http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839983 MtsEdge Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:13:30 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839983 <blockquote>On November 9th, 2009 at 12:29 pm, NJ-Aviator said: Obama had time to blow our tax dollars to pitch a Chicago Olympics in Copenhagen and he’s going to receive his joke Peace Prize but he can’t be bothered with celebrating in person on of the greatest blows to communism in the 20th century. Seems to me like he may have a “thing” for communism and doesn’t want to celebrate it’s demise in Europe.</blockquote> NJ-Aviator, great comments. Obama isn't worthy to lick Reagan's shoes. I'm glad he isn't going to "represent" the US, as he doesn't represent the freedom and hope that the US stands for, and he definitely doesn't represent me.

On November 9th, 2009 at 12:29 pm, NJ-Aviator said:
Obama had time to blow our tax dollars to pitch a Chicago Olympics in Copenhagen and he’s going to receive his joke Peace Prize but he can’t be bothered with celebrating in person on of the greatest blows to communism in the 20th century.

Seems to me like he may have a “thing” for communism and doesn’t want to celebrate it’s demise in Europe.

NJ-Aviator, great comments.

Obama isn’t worthy to lick Reagan’s shoes. I’m glad he isn’t going to “represent” the US, as he doesn’t represent the freedom and hope that the US stands for, and he definitely doesn’t represent me.

]]> By: Bogtrotter http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839981 Bogtrotter Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:48:20 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839981 I for one am glad that the Annointed One skipped the celebration. Had he gone I am sure he would have used the opportunity to belittle the U.S. in some way. And he certainly would never utter the name Ronald Reagan when praising those who played a significant role in the the fall. I for one am glad that the Annointed One skipped the celebration. Had he gone I am sure he would have used the opportunity to belittle the U.S. in some way. And he certainly would never utter the name Ronald Reagan when praising those who played a significant role in the the fall.

]]> By: zyzzyg http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839949 zyzzyg Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:21:09 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839949 <blockquote>On November 9th, 2009 at 12:36 pm, DBNinKY said: #839698 And, On November 9th, 2009 at 12:36 pm, NJ-Aviator said: #839700</blockquote> Using the word 'seem' is more about inferrence and not fact. Using the word 'seem' is more about what you read into something. I did not give Pres Obama a pass. I said he should go. Either acknowledge what I said, or don't, but don't take me to task for what you think you read, and not what was actually written.

On November 9th, 2009 at 12:36 pm, DBNinKY said: #839698

And,

On November 9th, 2009 at 12:36 pm, NJ-Aviator said: #839700

Using the word ‘seem’ is more about inferrence and not fact. Using the word ‘seem’ is more about what you read into something.

I did not give Pres Obama a pass. I said he should go.

Either acknowledge what I said, or don’t, but don’t take me to task for what you think you read, and not what was actually written.

]]> By: zyzzyg http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839945 zyzzyg Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:09:04 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839945 <blockquote>On November 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm, emjem24 said: #839816 So, if Zyzzyg wants to think that comparing the Hoff to Obummer not being there as ODS rather than the sarcastic joke it actually is, so be it. Then again, Zyzzyg seems to be overly sensitive to all things “ODS” these days. </blockquote> Yes, I do say it is ODS. Taking Pres Obama to task when far more substantial arguements exist is absolutely an example of ODS. Ridicule is an Alinsky tactic remember? Yep, take Pres Obama to task for not going. I said he should go. This anniversary, this moment, represents an important event in history. It isn't a funeral for a world leader that can be attended by a functionary. That is the beginning of a good arguement for Pres Obama attending. An arguement can be made that a very important ally, Angela Merkel, asked him directly. His refusal is bad form. Argue that there would have been an opportunity to meet again with various heads of state who we need support from to deal with terrorism. Even if that meeting is over lunch it builds capital. I'd rather take someone to task using substance and facts. Sarcasm and ridicule can be dismissed as being petty. Substance and facts are more difficult to dismiss. Emjem, if you want more substance and facts, follow the link - Post #835222 http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/02/whats-on-your-teachers-reading-list/

On November 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm, emjem24 said: #839816

So, if Zyzzyg wants to think that comparing the Hoff to Obummer not being there as ODS rather than the sarcastic joke it actually is, so be it. Then again, Zyzzyg seems to be overly sensitive to all things “ODS” these days.

Yes, I do say it is ODS. Taking Pres Obama to task when far more substantial arguements exist is absolutely an example of ODS. Ridicule is an Alinsky tactic remember?

Yep, take Pres Obama to task for not going. I said he should go. This anniversary, this moment, represents an important event in history. It isn’t a funeral for a world leader that can be attended by a functionary. That is the beginning of a good arguement for Pres Obama attending.

An arguement can be made that a very important ally, Angela Merkel, asked him directly. His refusal is bad form. Argue that there would have been an opportunity to meet again with various heads of state who we need support from to deal with terrorism. Even if that meeting is over lunch it builds capital.

I’d rather take someone to task using substance and facts. Sarcasm and ridicule can be dismissed as being petty. Substance and facts are more difficult to dismiss.

Emjem, if you want more substance and facts, follow the link -

Post #835222

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/02/whats-on-your-teachers-reading-list/

]]> By: JHSII http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839927 JHSII Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:34:30 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839927 Credit <em>for winning the Cold War and tearing down the Berlin Wall</em> where credit is due - <em><strong>President Ronald Reagan</strong></em>. Credit for winning the Cold War and tearing down the Berlin Wall where credit is due – President Ronald Reagan.

]]> By: greenfairie http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839926 greenfairie Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:34:00 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839926 The fall of the Wall vindicated everything President Reagan, Lady Thatcher, and Pope John Paul II were trying to do throughout the 1980s and that is end Soviet dominination in Central and Eastern Europe. The Soviet Union itself would fall two years later. Seeing that helped put me back on the Right track ;). The fall of the Wall vindicated everything President Reagan, Lady Thatcher, and Pope John Paul II were trying to do throughout the 1980s and that is end Soviet dominination in Central and Eastern Europe. The Soviet Union itself would fall two years later. Seeing that helped put me back on the Right track ;) .

]]> By: WarEagle82 http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839893 WarEagle82 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:20:45 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839893 I would have thought Obama would have been first in line! I mean he hasn't gone overseas in weeks, he is against walls pretty much everywhere, and he obviously has a lot of apologizing to do. I wonder why he let this opportunity pass... I would have thought Obama would have been first in line! I mean he hasn’t gone overseas in weeks, he is against walls pretty much everywhere, and he obviously has a lot of apologizing to do. I wonder why he let this opportunity pass…

]]> By: Mister P http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839882 Mister P Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:01:28 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839882 I am wondering when is it time for some of children of immigrants to immigrate the other direction. They are now getting it right. Of course my scandinavian side has it all wrong. I am wondering when is it time for some of children of immigrants to immigrate the other direction. They are now getting it right. Of course my scandinavian side has it all wrong.

]]> By: Tel-Chai Nation http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839877 Tel-Chai Nation Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:56:55 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839877 <strong>The horror of Kristallnacht...</strong> It may be the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall today, but another thing that may not be as well known to some in the west is that November 9 also marks the time when "Kristallnacht" took place around the beginning of WW2 and the Holocaust... The horror of Kristallnacht…

It may be the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall today, but another thing that may not be as well known to some in the west is that November 9 also marks the time when “Kristallnacht” took place around the beginning of WW2 and the Holocaust…

]]> By: mattm http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/09/the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-839852 mattm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:58:09 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=38161#comment-839852 <blockquote> On November 9th, 2009 at 11:35 am, yohannbiimu said: ... As has been noted even months before BO was even elected, this is NOT a very intelligent man, and it could even be argued that he’s terribly deficient mentally for the task of being a state senator, let alone president of the United States. In time, his puppet masters will learn to keep his public appearances down to only meetings with his koolaid-drinking minions. He’s bound to totally embarrass himself anywhere else. </blockquote> As noted before he sounds smart when reading off a teleprompter but on his own has to use uh, well, you see, uh, we need health care to, uh, .....

On November 9th, 2009 at 11:35 am, yohannbiimu said:

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As has been noted even months before BO was even elected, this is NOT a very intelligent man, and it could even be argued that he’s terribly deficient mentally for the task of being a state senator, let alone president of the United States. In time, his puppet masters will learn to keep his public appearances down to only meetings with his koolaid-drinking minions. He’s bound to totally embarrass himself anywhere else.

As noted before he sounds smart when reading off a teleprompter but on his own has to use uh, well, you see, uh, we need health care to, uh, …..

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