Amen,
Go do good things
thanks for what you do
Godspeed, RWS. Thanks for your thoughts, civility, and blessed perspective. You will be missed as a blogger. Your community will be blessed by your activities.
God go with you. Genuinely GOOD and DECENT people are what make us RIGHT WINGERS destined to always be the SILENT MAJORITY. I can accept that. It is who my Hunky Hub goes into battle for everyday in the dirt of a barren land. For GOOD people like you who will raise their flag everyday and realize that "IT" ISN'T ABOUT THEMSELVES, but about supporting the values that make this country the last great hope.
I can't say that i'm all that surprised.
I just finished reading a Chris Buckley piece and he, too, sounded like he wanted to move on to more fertile ground.
I know i haven't posted long here, but i enjoyed it, so thanks for that.
best of luck!
I enjoyed your blog and you will be missed. What you accomplished here is important. There seems to be an increased polarization between the left and right. You created an environment where the left and right could, at least attempt a dialogue. If the dialogue at times got closer to Jerry Springer than Socrates, that is the fault of all of us, not the forum that you provided.
Take care.
Go with God to do His work. We love you and offer the Orthodox prayer, "Many years".
Maybe in time you will feel like sharing your experiences with God & people. I will look forward to that time.
Best Wishes
ONE swimsuit pic before you sign off!
We'll miss you.
Great post & Good luck.
I hardly ever agreed with you politically, but I understand your feeling and wish you well in your endeavor to make the world a better place.
Take care.
God bless you, Sparkle. You will be missed. Although, I'm sure you'll find a way to make posts from time to time, eh? 
Besides, if your blog went away, how would we play with all of the trolls you attract here? In actuality, the trolls will not be missed.
Thank you for the wonderful blog!
Go with God.
We've all been there, more times than you know.
Sometimes blogging can be all consuming. Though everyone's eyes and ears are on you, the things you care most about have a way of getting lost in the shuffle while you're up there dancing about, trying to keep everyone amused. And that is not right.
You have to strike the right balance in your own life, and you are the only person who can find that for yourself.
I wish peace and happiness for you. You deserve it, lady.
I will miss your calm voice of reason in the whirlwind. God bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and give you peace.
I think I speak for everyone when I say we'll miss you Sparkle, but when God calls, all of us ought to answer!
I pray that God will bless your future endeavors!
I am going to miss your blog. But you are right, those whose lives you are about to actually touch are a higher calling and I really thank you for your giving spirit. Go with God and blessings to you.
Bye Sparkle! Your sanity will be missed.
Vaya con Dios!
A while ago I contacted you to ask what made you believe so strongly in Catholicism. You took the time to send a very clear summary of your feelings on the subject, for which I am very grateful. Thanks!
Sorry to hear you're leaving us, but I am not totally surprised. I too have been bitten by the burn-out bug, so I had to learn to sit back and take it easy.
Hope we see you back someday!
Take care...
~EdT.
only 3 weeks to go Can you at least stay for the election ?
You are a testament to living a good life. We are all flawed people, but I know that if I live my life in any way close to the way you live yours, I will be alright. Thank you for all of your time and efforts, and for providing us all a place to discuss/argue. I have learned much from you and the community around here. Thank you, fron the bottom of my heart.
One of the best "ending" posts I've ever read. Thank you for sharing your life with us and allowing us to be a part of it. All the best to you and your family.
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
Your blog has been great over the years babes and you have a great attitude. I'm suprised you can walk away from the blog addiction!
Best of luck for the future, you will be missed.
Yours is the blog that seemed to have a truly "loyal opposition". You have proven time and again that (mostly) civil discourse are the way to go. You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others.
I hope you go the Dave at Garfield Ridge route and start on day two what you ended on day one, but if not, good luck in all you do for Him as well as yourself.
Tom Mather
You'll be missed! Best wishes.
I pray that you find your way back to helping those in the begining and the end of life. It truely is Gods work. Try to think not so much about the one that are lost at the mill. You did your job and the rest is up to the Holy Sprit. Rejoyce for the few that are saved. It is a hard job indeed. I hope that one day you return to the blog. It is like hearing my own heart. God bless you always.
RWS, I haven't been reading your blog for long (a few months) and I don't think I've ever posted here, but just know that yours is one of the few blogs out there that present their point of view in a kind, caring manner. Best of luck in all you do, and know that there are many out here that will be praying for you.
Dale
You're leaving us? But I've only just found you, and you've all ready become a favorite blogger of mine. With the one acception of Mr. McCain, I feel that you speak for me - only much more eloquently than I ever could.
Well ... one more thing we'll have to disagree on - I don't agree that Rightwingsparkle was ever about 'you.' This blog, as well as the HC blog and video blogging is about issues and topics conservatives care about. You have a gift that you've shared with your readers, and I thank you for it.
If I may ... because you mentioned your work with counseling pregnant teens -There's one thing that I think is being missed by pro-life activists. Many young women who seek abortions are not educated about what they are aborting. They are thinking 'fertilized egg,' not baby. Out of sight, out of mind - until sometime later - after the fact - they see photos of actual fetal development, and can count toes and fingers in the first trimester.
We've all seen the horrible, bloody photos on the signs of anti-abortion protestors. These photos make heads turn away. In utero photos instead of bloody aborted fetuses might garner more attention that both educates and makes people think, instead of turning them away in anger. Outrage rarely changes hearts. Knowledge does. If more young women saw in utero photos before aborting, rather than after, I think there would be fewer abortions.
And if Planned Parenthood et al objects to education that provides all the facts, then they're not really about 'choice' at all - they're pro-abortion. Keeping information away from young women that they feel might make them change their mind about aborting, means they've all ready made up their minds for them.
Thanks for blessing us with 'rightwingsparkle.' You will be greatly missed. Good luck to you always.
Christine
I'm truly astonished at how sad I am that you're shutting down shop. I'm sure my teary eyes have a lot to do with the sad souls you described in your article but I will miss you. God bless you and thank you for taking the time to "pipe in" on current events with your valuable Christian perspective.
I am so glad that you have finally recognized the petty stupidity of politics. I came to the relaization a while back, all policiticians are terrible people who make terrible choices. Some are a shade less evil (or so I think) but they are all cut from a different cloth than I am.
Thank God that you are striving to do something more meaningful with your time. May God bless you RWS, and the work that you engage in. I always took your blog in doses when I was mentally and physically up to it. I will miss being able to come back here. Be well...
You will be missed. Yes, one of the greatest last posts. May God bless you.
Sparkle,
May God continue to bless you and all those you come in contact with. You have certainly been a blessing to me, and I will miss you.
All the best,
Kyrie
thanks also to the rest of you, I've had a lot of fun, shared some empassioned debates and learnt a lot from you all over the last two years.
Hi Sparkle,
Where are you going? Let me know if you want me to go with you? This will be the first year in 22 years where all my children are in school. I have been thinking of doing some volunteer work too, just havn't picked the right one yet. Call me.
Will miss your blog.
Sorry to see you go Kathy, you'll be missed....It was fun a few years ago, but started getting ugly in here recently, and that's just not your style, so I don't blame you...I'd have pulled the plug long before you did...
But, if you don't mind, can I take a parting shot at our favorite snack chip, Dorito...or what ever she's calling herself today...last I knew she was going by Micheline or something like that....since she chose that name I'm buying B.F. Goodrich in the future.
Delete if you want, or anyone else wants you to...Best wishes in your future endeavors!!!
dave
Just in case you think this was all for naught, it wasn't. You HAVE touched people's lives with your kindness and "sparkling" soul. Don't ever forget that. You do have a gift for bringing light into the world, and those who you help in "the real world" will be blessed to have you fully back.
You TRULY will be missed here. There simply aren't enough genuinely nice, gentle people on this internet highway of road rage. (Myself included!)
Love you!
All the best in life to you, Sparkle. Hope to see you again sometime.
NOOO!
Aw, c'mon, Sparkle. take a break, clear your head, and get back in the game.
I think it inspires the good folks in politics to know there are good people rooting for them. Your time here certainly hasn't been wasted, and I hope you'll return soon!
"Politics isn’t like that. There are no life giving moments." In the midst of my second political campaign, this is food for thought. Be good to yourself RWS. Miss you already.
Brian
RWS, you 've made a point I missed before I posted earlier when you mentioned When I served meals on wheels I found that most of the elderly poor’s problem was not being poor, but in having children who didn’t care enough for their parents to fix lunches and fill their refrigerators with food for the week. It was simply easier to let someone else do it.
I never gave a second thought about it until I took a second look at what you've said...Saturday, I was over zealous while preparing dinner had plenty left over so took some to a 72 year old man down the street...the old codger was happy he didn't have to cook for himself, tonight I dropped off another "care package" still hot from the oven...the sad part is is son drives by every day morning and evening to & from work, can't even make a daily phone call to check to see if his dad is okay. I'm with you! What ever the future brings, don't hesitate to ask if I can help lend some assistance.
RWS
YOU ARE TRUELY AN INSPIRATION, AND THANK YOU FOR LISTING THE PROJECTS YOU ENGAGED IN TO HELP YOUR FELLOW MAN.
AS NAPOLEON HILL SAID: A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE COMBINED WITH DELIBERATE PURPOSE IS THE STARTING POINT OF ALL WORTHWHILE ACHIEVEMENT.
YOU ARE GOING ON TO A BRIGHT FUTURE.
MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU AND MAKE HIS FACE SHINE UPON YOU.
I WISH I DISCOVERED YOUR WEBSITE EARLIER THAN A HALF YEAR AGO.
THANK YOU RWS
FROM MY HUSBAND
FROM myself the red state voter living in a blue state
I understand what you're saying...and I admire you for breaking away from something that you clearly love doing for something that is more spiritually fullfilling. You are an inspiration.
But as See-Dubya says, I hope you return soon, too. The world of Politics needs bright lights like you.
Thanks for sharing on this blog, Sparkle. All the best in whatever you do.
The word "vocation" comes from the Latin "vocare," meaning "to call," and carries with it the necessary implication that the Caller is God. The concept captures the Christian doctrine that every person on this planet is called by God to fulfill some greater purpose that accomplishes His will. Luther used to talk about this as the "priesthood of all believers." He was anxious that all Christians should know that they, and not just the clergy, were "called."
So, God bless you as you seek your vocation.
(I always said you were a Lutheran at heart. )
I always said you were a Lutheran at heart.
Michael, that is a horrible thing to say. Take it back this instant!
PatickP
No way, you Papist lackey!
(Can't let Sparkle quit without one last pissing match on her blog!)
Good luck, always enjoyed reading this blog. Not sure what I will do without my daily dose of LOU!
Take care, hon, and well said.
Farewell. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
(Okay, a part of me is saying "nooooo!!! don't gooooo!!" but that really isn't my choice.)
Anybody notice which people are missing from this thread?
Bye, Sparkly... I'm actually surprised it took this long.
Thanks for the time and tears you devoted to this blog. Hope to see you at AoS and IB.
RWS
You will be sorely missed.
Selfishly, I'm hoping that this is just a break, not a permanent going-away.
Even if you just need to come and let us all know what's been going on.
Peace be with you
I cannot begin to discribe how much all your kind words mean to me.
One of the things I am determined to do is finish a book (a fictional novel) I've been writing for a while now. I may post some chapters here when I am ready.
I think everyone here and everyone who participates in the political blogosphere does so because he or she wants this world to be a better place. We just all have different ideas on how to get there.
So here's to getting there.
Thanks again guys. You've made this all worthwhile for me.
RWS,
You were always at the top of my daily blog run. I admire your grace in the face of some of the more strident trolls you so magnanimously allowed to post here.
It's good to hear that you're not just pulling the plug, but moving on to bigger and better things.
You will be missed.
~Steve
When God speaks, you must listen. I wish you well.
See ya around the place.
Does this mean you're not going to add me to your Blogroll?
Just kidding.
You always took the High Road.
May God bless your new endeavors.
Your Idaho Spud Buddy,
RG
Ok, you made me cry. Maybe it's because I'm hormonal being pregnant with baby number six (counting my angel baby).
Maybe it's because I feel like a selfish jerk. I donated blankets to our local Catholic women's help center yesterday and I'm supposed to volunteer there and I've just found too many excuses not to do it.
Ugh, I don't want to load my kids up and spend a bunch of hours there.
Oh, we're homeschooling and my oldest will be too distracted to get his work done.
Well, I suck and you made me realize it. I will call and begin my volunteer service. I understand the heart ache when someone has an abortion. It rips me apart. But my inaction is as good as being lending a hand. For that I'm ashamed. Thanks for the kick in the pants.
Shauna
But I still don't like McCain.
I never regularly stopped by your site, but after reading this post, it's obvious that while the blogosphere will be losing a great voice, the rest of the world will be gaining an even better soul.
Best of luck and God speed in all you do.
But my inaction is as good as being lending a hand.
Sentences like that are why I'm not a blogger.
That should read my inaction is as good as lending a hand to the abortionists.
Good luck and God speed, Sparkle. The blogosphere will miss you. But those lives you will touch need you more than we do. As the Lord leads you, I am sure you will find fullness of joy.
Take care.
The world needs more people like you. Don't worry about us internet morons. We are behind you 100%.
I am truly saddened that I just found your blog for the first time - and on the day of your last post.
I grew disillusioned with the blogosphere a long time ago; I think most of it is wasted breath and divisive silliness.
From what I've seen here, your blog was an exception. I'm sincerely sorry I missed it.
God bless. You made my day better today, just being reminded that there are people like you out there in the world.
Nooooooo! Well OK. I bet I'm the only blogger ever to confuse your gender. That's the cool thing about blogs. It doesn't really matter who you are big small male female. It's very open. Of course should you come up with an issue you want to blog we at TJR are always at your service. Drop us a line.
Take care.
All the best.
Oh, and we''ll all be happy if you pull a "Dave at Garfield Ridge" and come right back.
Can I take over your blog to keep the blogosphere in balance? I could submit my potential posts to you for a month or so and then only on your approval, I would become the interim editor so to speak at least until a more qualified candidate can replace me. We all stand on the shoulders of others in any endeavor we attempt. You of course retain all book deals, movie rights, stadium naming rights, etc.
God bless. Hope you manage to come around IB every once in a while. But your blog will be missed.
Oh, no. Another great blogger opts to have a life.
Your gain is our profound loss. You are one of the quality people of the blogosphere. You can be sure that you will be missed.
Best of luck to you in your future pursuits, and God bless you for the work you have done here.
PS. Glad I met you before you retired!
How refreshing. Just the opposite of the Hollywood mentality that sees good works as an opportunity to promote the self. Like our selfless military, you're one of the people who doesn't need attention as motivation for doing good. The world may not miss another blogger but you just might save some one's life. Good luck.
An incredible person, you are.
Godspeed and may He bless you richly for caring for those no one else will.
RWSparkle, I'm so sorry to see this, but I have the most heartfelt admiration for your courage in facing what you are going back to. What you're describing is worlds harder than blogging. God go with you.
I'm sorry to see you go. Although after reading the reasons why, maybe not that sorry.
Do good, and may G-d be with you always.
I have enjoyed your comments at HotAir. I hope you continue to grace us with your presence and comments there.
Good luck and God speed.
EFG
There are times in life when you must be selfish and be about self in order for others to find the way as you have done. You are great example to many others and by stepping aside your causes lose a leader.
RWS: Thanks for everything. You will certainly be missed!
"[A]t the beginning of life and then at the very end, we have forgotten what the value of life really means."
That is because those are two times when society separates the participants from the main part and activity of society. Who is born at home any more? Mom is whisked to a hospital where the event occurs away from everyone, some visit her afterwards in a room at the hospital, but otherwise she went somewhere and came back with a baby. Might as well have been to a store!
The same with dying. Of my parents and grandparents, only my mother and one grandfather died at home in the presence of family. My father died in a hospital with us all there, the remainder died in hospital with only the hired help present.
Gautama Buddha's father created a household for his son that was devoid of old age, illness and death. Modern society has done the same, and the children know they lack something in their diet but don't know what.
Have fun!!!
God Bless you. I want to tell you not to stop, but how can I?
I'm truly sorry to see you go. Even if you are wrong about McCain. 
God Bless You also. Back to the front lines; it is good to know you are there. Be safe, and be effective.
I'm going to miss you.
I hope you enjoy your next stage of life.
May God Bless and Keep you.
Thank you RWS, for the many posts and enlightenment throughout the time your were here.
If you would like to email, dinner in Houston's on me - the place of your choice.
Thanks once again, and God bless.
USCitizen
Sparkle,
We'll all miss reading your thoughts here, but somehow I suspect we'll be seeing more of you here and there.
Lord's blessings to you.
RWS: All the best. You'll be missed but I'm certain you'll find a way to continue contributing in a positive manner to the debate. Go forward and do what you feel you must.
Go mbeannai Dia, a Maírha, a Padraig thu
I feel like I just lost a group of good friends..... 
Go and do what you must do, and please keep in touch...
I have enjoyed your blog and sharing my differences of opinion. Good luck and best wishes to you and yours. We need more like you who will stand up for what you believe in! Wish the best for you and yours.
To all the posters, I hope that I challenged you a little as well as presented myself in the best as can be expected from the opposition. I cannot think of any right leaning forumn where I was more welcome. thank you for allowing me to engage in good hearted debate with you.
I'm going to miss reading you, but I certainly wish you all the blessings from your work.
I'm touched, but not surprised at all, at the kind thoughts expressed by your readers in this thread.
You made a difference. That's laudable.
all the best.
RWS- one more thing. If McCain is the GOP nominee, I'll vote for him.
Also- you're doing the right thing. Live your life! If this internet thing catches on, you can always come back.
Finally, RWS also means 'real world stuff'. Enjoy.
I cannot think of any right leaning forumn where I was more welcome. thank you for allowing me to engage in good hearted debate with you.
ditto from me. I always felt respected and learned a lot from your blog. Good luck to you and bless you for doing the work that you do. My wife is and has been a caring geriatric nurse for 25 years and would echo what you say about the elderly not being visited by family.
Even tholugh you and I are often on opposite ends of an issue, selfishly I will miss your blog because it is the one that I most often directed my government students to read as a conservative voice of reason that had high standards for the treatment of people with differing views and to read about well researched conservative and liberal debates. Thank you for the blog I will miss it.
from way out on the left - from someone who disagrees with probably 99 per cent of what i've read here - thanks for your honesty and your decency. there's not a lot of it about. good luck and take care.
Godspeed Kathleen. We wish you only the best.
You'll be missed greatly but I know you will continue to touch lives in a postive way.
God bless
Best wishes, Kathleen.
Kath, Good luck in your future endeavors (as cheesy as that sounds). I'm grateful to the friendship that you offered early on in my blogging "career", even though it's tapered off a bit now. I wish I were @ home so I could have offered this sooner than post #99, heh.
Keep in touch, Kath!
hscharf@gmail.com (don't use my MSC one, it doesn't work if I'm not on a ship)
Well, I've just been mostly lurking here with occasional posts, but it was nice while it lasted. You'll be missed.
Good luck!!!
I know it has been a while since I last participated, but I have been checking in nearly every day and I will truly miss coming here. The catfights between Jandrew and JD, the snide wit of dave bones, the vapid onelinemanship and accusations of namechanging chicanery on the part of Jill, (or whatever she's calling herself these days) - life will not be the same.
Seriously . thanks you for all your efforts and I think that all of us can agree that a world in which you are actively making a difference is a better world. All my best from Germany! Jay
You probably know me as Bo, and we've conversed on a few occasions, but I've kept up with your writings and observations for some time now. You're a blessing to read, and you will be sorely missed. Keep the good fight, and may God bless all your endeavours.
Sola Deo Gloria!
Well Sparkle, you'll be sorely missed from the blogosphere but the world will be a better place for it I'm sure.
Good luck and always listen to your heart and your faith.
Love ya.
P
On the other hand, I am getting a lot more done lately
God Blees you Ma'am.
I take a couple days off and you pack it in????
C'mon.
Seriously, you'll be sorely missed. You provided a great forum for the exchange of ideas to a world desparately in need of more places where people can honestly discuss matters affecting them.
Your future endeavors should be more rewarding to you, and will definitely be more rewarding to those you choose to serve. Thanks for everything.
jandrew!
our bet's still on! a Tom Delay conviction in Austin gets you pics of me working Hillary's campaign in 08.
Aquittal or dismissal gets me same of you, working for whoever the hell is the R nominee.
I want a straw hat and a phone bank you goober.
What will Cat Woman do now with her evenings?
Oh and jandrew, you may now have to (gasp) actually work during the day now!
Horrors!
Congratulations, JD. (But I'm still rooting for the Tigers. 
)
I don't think I've ever seen such a look of misery and dejection on the face of my daughter as I just did a moment ago. She just couldn't understand why RWS would be leaving when so many things are wrong in this country. "Doesn’t RWS care about us anymore?" she asked pitifully.
I sat down with her on the sofa and (as calmly as I could) tried to explain to her why RWS seems to be abandoning her country. "Honey, I think her boss, Mr. Rove, sent RWS on a road trip in order to keep herself out of the newspapers. You see, he wasn’t sure if she was going to be arrested today or not, and so he planned RWS's trip ahead of time just in case...”
I tried to keep my voice steady, but it became increasingly difficult - the rage and feelings of helplessness were just too much. I think my daughter could tell something was wrong. I found myself at such a loss for words - nothing made any sense; nothing makes sense anymore. I finally had to admit, "Honey, I just don't know - I don't know what's going on in this country anymore..."
When I finished her lower lip started to tremble and her eyes began to fill with tears, "Daddy" she said, "why are the Republicans doing this to the country?" Well, that was it for me: I finally fell apart. She just fell into my arms and we both began sobbing for several minutes.
For once she had to comfort me and get me back on my feet. Sometimes I just think it's too much, but seeing the strength in my young daughter's voice helped me to get through.
Thank God for George W. Bush!
Been wanting to say that on this blog for awhile.
Politics isn’t like that. There are no life giving moments. The more I know about it the more I am astounded that we have anyone of character of substance in office. Left or right.
Well, that's one thing we can agree on. Take care, Sparkle...
Is this some form of "cut and run" ?
>Is this some form of "cut and run" ?
John,
Shut up!
DinT:
You'll have to shoot me an e-mail prior to then so you have somewhere to address the photo to (or you can make it the opening post on your new political blog!)
Will miss your posts! But there are definitely better things to concentrate on!!
(((HUGS)))
Waaaaaa....waaaaaaa ..... I sure would like to hear Sparkle's opinion about the Michael Fox ad. She's the best.
Still wishing the best for her,
Christine
Alex P. Keaton is a loser. I liked Skippy better. Malory was hot.
Jim Webb is creapy....not Halloween creapy......the other kind of creapy
creapy? creepy?
jandrew, here's my email addr and blog address.
RWS, you're a good person who's figured out what the important things in life are. Good luck in whatever you do.
Who's Lynn? I like Skippy. I think he was misunderstood. Malory should have married him.
Lynn Chaney? Just watched the video. She kicked some blitzer butt. Pretty cool busting the Clinton News Network.
Mike, have you seen pics of Skippy lately? He's unrecognizable.
Maybe this can just be a never ending open thread!
Why not?
I actually met Skippy in the elevator at the MGM Grand in Reno. Really nice guy.....even though we asked if he was Skippy.
Maybe this can just be a never ending open thread!
Yeah! We'll just call this the BlogSparkle thread, hijack her bandwidth, and keep talking!!!
Every day I still look up Drudge first and then go to this blog....and then I remember and get sad.
RWS please come back!!
Shorter Sparkle:
The party I supported turned out to be total failures. I'm buggering out now before I look like a total fool.
Mark, Thank you for showing how classy you are. I'm sure Al Franken and your Mommy are proud of you. What a sad little boy.
At least Jandrew had the class to recognize that RWS is not a "hypocrate." Btw, "desparately?" Sorry, one last shot.
Jill, I'm afraid the only way RWS is coming back if every commenter here says, "John McCain is the greatest, mostest, bestest, human being ever!" Hey, let's try it.
John McCain is the greatest, mostest, bestest, human being ever! RWS, will that work?
Mark, I know, I know. Democrats turned out to be such failures, as they always have been. It's so disappointing, isn't it?
"The party I supported turned out to be total failures. I'm buggering out now before I look like a total fool."
Is he talking about Democrats?
Candle Light vigils in Tehran in September of 2001.
Godspeed, RWS. You've been one of the good ones.
MikeC, when anyone talks about failures, of course they are talking about democrats. I mean, of course.
Thank God John Kerry was not elected President. GWB has saved us from him and that madman ALGORE.
MikeC, I'd love for RWS to be around after what happened with Kerry.
What a day!
It was just a botched joke. Wait, wasn't the botched joke his presidential campaign?
You guys may win--because of Kerry's remarks but remember that Kerry is a decorated veteran. Neither Bush, Chaney or Rumsfeld can say the same thing. In fact, the Republicans questioned the patriotism of that Senator from Georgia who lost an arm, and both legs. No that is uncautionable coming from 3 men who did not serve. I understand that George Allen got a deferment as well. The question is --who really does not have respect for our veterans.
By the way, speaking of failure, I heard your own Bill O'Reilly say that Clinton presidency was successful.
Sorry to spit into the punchbowl of this party.
Your Liberal Pal
Mike
By the way--I'll leave this for you guys to chew on. Hope you alll had a Happy Halloween!!
http://www.horsesass.org/index.p...ex.php?
m=200611
RWS - say it aint' so! I just read your goodbye post and I am saddened. I hope your absence won't be forever. In any case, I am sure your activities will be blessed.
with so much going on right now I miss this damn blog
Ok, I guess this can be just an open thread for the day's news! Heh.
I can't believe the Kerry thing has blown up like this! It's a gift. The picture of the soldiers holding the sign to Kerry in Iraq on Drudge is hilarious! I love it!
Also, Rush was wrong to make fun of Michael J. Fox and Michael was wrong to do a commercial without all the facts.
What I might do here is open a thread if things are getting interesting and you guys want to talk. I'll open one on election day.
"Neither Bush, Chaney or Rumsfeld can say the same thing."
So Kerry was right because Bush and Chaney didn't fight in a war? I can't follow this twisted logic? Please help.
"By the way, speaking of failure, I heard your own Bill O'Reilly say that Clinton presidency was successful. "
Bill O'Reilly a conservative? are you kidding me? Have you heard him rip the free market ?
Speaking of "gifts," just keep talkin' 'bout the war. It's a real winning issue for the repubs.
As has been noted elsewhere:
"The Maliki government is playing Bush for the cowardly loser he is, apparently threatening him with more bad headlines, so the Americans backed off and left a soldier behind."
But go ahead and keep talking about the Kerry non-story. It shows what your priorities really are.
"Speaking of "gifts," just keep talkin' 'bout the war. It's a real winning issue for the repubs."
It's tough to do, but I think it really is a winning issue for the Republicans.
Oh, and I agree. Kerry is, was and will always be a non-story....just a footnote.
Thank you for the inspirational message RWS. I too have been contemplating how I raise 2 young children and make a difference at the same time. I've come to the conclusion that getting into action is the thing to do. I'm tired of thinking about it.
Hey Kathleen,
Here's some pictures of the people you and your readers -- but mostly you, since they live here in Houston with you -- are so afraid of. Can you spot the Muslims? Which ones are the terrorists? Which one will cut off your head? They are here already. Git under your bed! Follow the link if you dare!
On the other hand you could come speak to them and not be afraid. I don't want to meet you Kathleen. I want you to meet them. You really need to meet them. And they should meet you. It has the greatest potential for learning and building bridges. It's not about me Kathleen; it's about you and them.
You show up on the 4th floor of One Main South, Houston, Texas and I won't say a word to you. I will only point you to a classroom and you can say what you want.
It's your choice.
Hey, it's Dorito! Calling someone out...seems childish. How do we know that you won't mug her?
MikeC, I guess when Kerry was saying our troops had been terrorizing women and children in Iraq last year was a botched joke too.
I'm sure there are some "decorated" policemen who have later gone out and done bad things too. Killed people even. Serving and being honored doesn't mean squat, and it doesn't give you eternal authority, and it doesn't give you a free pass for life. People change. And not always for the better.
Anyone hear Imus tell Kerry to just shut up and go away? Bwahahahaha....
P.S. That banner some troops held up with a message to Kerry was priceless.
Hey, it's Dorito! Calling someone out...seems childish. How do we know that you won't mug her?
You are late to the party Mikey See archives.
Jill, what's your handle on LGF?
*note* --- I would NEVER ask Jill to meet my students. She's way too scary -- read security would stop her at the door.
Kathleen, you got anything?
What is scary is trying to keep talking to someone (RWS) who has announced they are not recognizing you... oh, I don't know, for about the 50th time.
How can one teach English, when at the same time they appear to not understand basic English?
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Speaking of amusing observations, here's an interesting current analysis by Zogby on the elections: If the GOP base stays home, the dems could win a landslide.
Ya think?? Now how long did it take for him to come up with that brilliant prediction?!
ROFLMAO....
Before today, I did not know what the F in John F Kerry stood for.
Hi Jill,
Hows it going,
Hang in there - not going to be too bad
Many house races do not have accurate polling so its really just a guesing game
Dorita has attacked me on another blog but they finally deleted her
Surpize surprize
Smacktle,
Keep on raising those two young ones they are going to be good people, their dad is a good guy..
"I think it (the invasion and occupation of Iraq) really is a winning issue for the Republicans. "
I dunno, Mikey, there don't seem to be too many repub candidates who agree with your sentiments, but what the hell - give it a shot, talk it up, and see who signs on.
Good grief. dorita/michiline, Don't you have better things to do than visit a dead blog?
Just for you info, my son's best friend is half Iranian. His father is a Muslim. They live 3 doors down and I know him very well and like him. I socialize often with muslims from Pakistan who are friends with my Indian neigbors.
Stop sterotyping. It's sad. I have never written one bad word against Muslims. I have only ever referred to radical Muslims who pervert their faith.
I went picture taking today in the old section
These are peaceful people
See ya on Tues. Night Zed.
"I dunno, Mikey, there don't seem to be too many repub candidates who agree with your sentiments"
I know a large number of voters who do. And we have Diebold.
Hey, 4 ACORN dudes indicted for voter fraud already. Guess what party they are for?
4, that's nothing. We got 12 here in Orange County California, and guess which party they are from.
**and I even provided a link to a right-wing newspaper article about it.
"4, that's nothing. We got 12 here in Orange County California, and guess which party they are from."
Ah, my boys are fighting hard to keep up. Might be a losing battle in CA though.
"4, that's nothing. We got 12 here in Orange County California, and guess which party they are from."
This type of fraud is appalling. They only tricked 100 voters. I call for a return to the good ole Diebold days...you know, 1 man - 10,000 votes.
Just for you guys info, The Houston Chron asked me to live blog election night (I'm not coming out of retirement! This is a one time thing!) So come over there to talk to me.
MikeC:
That's not diebold, it's Sequoia machines that allow for unlimited number of votes.
It seems there's a little yellow button on the back of every touch-screen computer made by Sequoia Voting Systems, that allows any voter, or poll worker, or precinct inspector to set the system into "Manual Mode" allowing them to cast as many votes as they want.
Best political mailer of the election in TX-22
Republican Congressional Write-In candidate Don Richardson is too conservative for Texas.
The ACORN fraud was one in which 35,000 fraudulent registrations were found. 35,000 !!!! Ahh, all that's left is to get out the knives for some tire slashing of GOP vans on election day.
"Best political mailer of the election in TX-22"
Is this for real? I have to ask because of the CNN at the top of the page.
Remember yesterday's story about the poor constituent who was only innocently asking George Allen a question and he got assaulted? The guy even told Olbermann that he didn't push anyone or anything like that. And he's filing charges.
Well, guess what? Liberals Lie. It's just what they do. Check out this.
http://hotair.com/archives/2006/...s-george-allen/
God bless the blogs ....
"there's a little yellow button on the back of every touch-screen computer made by Sequoia Voting Systems, that allows any voter, or poll worker, or precinct inspector to set the system into "Manual Mode" allowing them to cast as many votes as they want."
Hum, do you know where I can get an instruction manual.
P.S. Of course CNN left out this little portion of the incident.
Of course.
MikeC, we need to let the liberals commit voter fraud. After all, they probably wouldn't win (hardly) any elections without it.
I'm with Drudge who is asking "Where is Nancy?"
Very telling when you gotta keep your top dem under wraps so the public cannot see what is in store for them if the dems win the House.
Very telling.
Eric @4:41 a.m.:
Dorita has attacked me on another blog but they finally deleted her
Eric lies yet again: boohoo
"Surpize surprize"
That's a really good Gomer Pyle you do there Eric.
Kathleen, you bet I'll be there for your live blogging. Thanks for the invite.
Jill, still waiting to hear what your handle on LGF is . . . can you guess mine?
Oh, and there are more pictures of possible terrahists up at my school blog. Enjoy!
"terrahists?"
Is this a botched joke?
you funny mikey
I have a hunch, just a slight hunch, that RWS ain't gonna be in much of a mood to talk next week.
I know reality doesn't mean much to many of you folks, but according to the AP -
"One of the most endangered (repub House seats) is Rep. Don Sherwood of Pennsylvania, accused of abusing his ex-mistress. According to one person familiar with the case, he agreed to pay her about $500,000 in a settlement last year that contained a powerful incentive for her to keep quiet until after Election Day. Cynthia Ore has received part of the money, and will lose some of the rest if she talks publicly about the issue before then, this source said."
I'll be looking to read more about this on Malkin's site tomorrow...
Zed,
to be perfectly frank, people like him, regardless of party have got to go - I hope he loses
Zed, if that's true the guy should switch parties because it means he has a great future in the democrat party. And as a democrat, he could go on to be a respected high ranking senator, or president. Of course if would have helped if he raped or groped her at work, (Clinton) or drowned her (Kennedy). This gets rewarded more, but still, in liberal land this would suffice....
In fact, if the dems win the House, we are about to see a former impeached judge (by a dem congress) for bribery, take on the chairmanship of the House Intelligence Committee. Alycee Hastings.
Whooo hoooo!
P.S. I feel like running for office as a democrat, but to enhance my resume maybe I'll go out and rob a bank first....
Jill,
You can go out and rob a bank and remain no less a Democrat than Neil Bush.
Damn.........maybe I meant to say ".....no More a Democrat than Neil Bush"
To have just found you and now lose you is almost more than I can stand. Please don't go. God bless you.
"I have a hunch, just a slight hunch, that RWS ain't gonna be in much of a mood to talk next week."
But the NYT is reporting that Saddam had WMDs. Bush was right!
"But the NYT is reporting..."
Who pays any attention to the treasonous, seditious, slanted, left wing, liberal media?
"Who pays any attention to the treasonous, seditious, slanted, left wing, liberal media?"
Good point. Maybe they are using reverse psychology...Bush was right, so I must vote D? Or maybe they think (like Kerry) that we are too stupid to remember Bush Lied? I'm confused. I'd better stay away from the polls on Tuesday.
"I'd better stay away from the polls on Tuesday."
Probably a better idea than advocating fraud.
Just kidding on the voting machine stuff. If we win we win, if we lose we lose.
From Fox News:
From the November 3 edition of Fox & Friends:
DOOCY: But one other figure from the Democratic Party. Have you noticed we really haven't seen much of Nancy Pelosi?
BRIAN KILMEADE (co-host): Nowhere.
DOOCY: A couple of -- what was it? About 10 days ago, she showed up in that blistering sound bite-fest on 60 Minutes, and she said a lot of stuff that rankled a lot of people. And she has been laying low, and the last time people saw her was at an October 21st fundraiser, and a few pictures were made there. But in the meantime, the only place she's really factoring in is she is starring in a whole bunch of GOP ads, and the message is: "Speaker Pelosi, is this the woman you want running the U.S. House of Representatives?"
CARLSON: And that's probably why the Democratic machinery has asked her, or demanded that she lay low in the days before the election, because that's really the Republican spin: Do you want Pelosi in charge?
From MSNBC:
From the November 3 edition of MSNBC News Live:
O'DONNELL: What about Nancy Pelosi? We were just showing pictures. She would be the speaker -- likely be the speaker of the House if Democrats win control. Where's she been the last week?
VIQUEIRA: Uh, she's been around. She had a big fundraiser with Bill Clinton in San Francisco. She's been conducting interviews with media. There had been Republicans -- operatives have been sending out emails over the last week saying, "Where's Pelosi? Where's Pelosi? Where's Pelosi?" She has been conducting some interviews, a fundraiser, she's been still flying around the country doing some fundraising events, but largely stuck to San Francisco. Her daughter is expected to deliver, incidentally, Nancy Pelosi's sixth grandchild just about -- right about now, and if that happens on Election Day, Nancy Pelosi's surely going to be nowhere to be found, Norah.
O'DONNELL: Oh, I find that hard to believe, Mike.
VIQUEIRA: No, that's what they're saying. She --
O'DONNELL: Really?
VIQUEIRA: She will be AWOL on Election Day if Alexandra, her daughter, delivers Nancy Pelosi's -- what would be Nancy Pelosi's sixth grandchild.
(I got this from Media Matters)
I got a cool mailer from Allen's campaign that had Nacy Pelosi, Ted Kennedy, Hillary and Reid on the cover.....guess what day it arrived? October 31st.
Paul, can you tell me which district Neil Bush represents? What election he won? I seemed to have forgotten he was an elected republican official.
Thanks.
Wow, this is just like old times....
RWS come back!!!
P.S. Pringles, I read LGF's excellent blog daily, but I have never commented.
No comments on Ted Haggard having man sex while smoking meth? I'm shocked.
"No comments on Ted Haggard having man sex while smoking meth? I'm shocked."
Who are we to judge....and sex with a man is perfectly normal I've been told.
He's not a politician.
Sure he claims he helped President Bush set the Steel Tarrif policy, and he claims he is in on a Monday Morning teleconference every week with the President of the United States, but he's just a preacher, right?
geez guys you sure keep coming back =-P
Kathy see what you did to losers with no life? You gave them a chance at pretending to have a life...here.
Just kidding It's great that even your detractors still feel they have to keep coming back just to see what "the old gang" is still talking about. I almost wish I had your phone number.
Jill:
Because you were wondering.....
Nancy Pelosi will continue to be in “hiding” throughout the weekend, appearing at numerous public rallies, though Pelosi has indicated that if her daughter gives birth to her sixth grandchild this weekend as expected, she will leave the campaign trail. Here’s where she’ll be tomorrow:
1:30 p.m. Rally with Leader Pelosi, candidate Joe Sestak, Vice President Gore, and Governor Rendell in Radnor, PA
3:00 p.m. Rally with Leader Pelosi, candidates Lois Murphy and Bob Casey, Senator Obama, and Governor Rendell in Norristown, PA
4:30 p.m. Rally with Leader Pelosi candidate Patrick Murphy, Senator Obama, and Governor Rendell in Glenside, PA
(From Thinkprogress.org)
Does Drudge not know how to use "the google", or does he just like to look at pictures of his one-room apartment with it?
She was also doing an interview on CNN at the same time you were parroting Drudge here.
She has been on Good Morning America, ABC News and various other shows in the last week as well.
"he helped President Bush set the Steel Tarrif policy"
What the heck are you talking about? What economic post does this guy hold in our government? And why is it suddenly not alright to be gay? Why do so many democrats and liberals have problems with gay people?
Nancy...Nancy....Nancy.....come out , come out wherever you are. Do not be ashamed!
Steve, never heard of Ted Haggard till today, as I'm sure most people (even most Christians) have not. Sorry, that's a big yawner, except to his congregation. Besides, he's not on the ballot. But love how the media is playing it up as if he's a big well known leader. Now if it were Dobson, that's another story.....
Ted Haggard? I thought it was Merl Haggart.....now that's a big story. Actually, I don't know who either of them is.
MikeC, me either. Everyone I know, including evangelical types says "Ted who?" lol.
Meanwhile, looks like the dems in Tennessee are already attempting election theft.
http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs....WS0206/
61103032
Check out the great economy and stunningly low unemployment rate!!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061...n_bi_ge/
economy
Whooo hooo! I blame Bush.
Don't blame Bush....the NYTs cleared him today.
MikeC, I know, I know. Wasn't that beautiful?
Interesting from the Washington Times about Pelosi’s voting Record - wow we have been listening to how bad the Republicans are for two years finally, someone prints a Dems voting record - I’m floored
[snip]
She has voted against education IRAs. In 2003, she opposed a $10 million program for school vouchers in the District of Columbia. That same year she voted against the 10-year $400 billion Medicare prescription-drug bill because she preferred one that was twice as expensive. Mrs. Pelosi has repeatedly voted for tax increases and opposed tax cuts, even the 2001 bill that doubled the child tax credit to $1,000, among other cuts.
As the United States has become increasingly dependent on foreign sources for oil, Mrs. Pelosi has always opposed drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In recent years, she has become protectionist — leading the opposition in 2000 against then-President Clinton’s successful effort to establish permanent normal trade relations with China. She also opposed giving Mr. Clinton and Mr. Bush trade-promotion authority; and in 2005 she voted against the Central American Free Trade Agreement. In 2004, she voted to end Radio Marti broadcasts to Cuba. She voted to reduce funds for the B-2 intercontinental bomber, which performed superbly in the 1999 Kosovo War, in 2001 in Afghanistan and in Iraq. Mrs. Pelosi has repeatedly opposed anti-missile defense, even as a nuclear-armed North Korea has tested ballistic missiles.
[snip]
http://www.headshaker.com/?p=55#comments
Y'all ought to be lined up against a gay bathhouse wall and forced to get down on your knees and thank God for the Democratic party.
God hates pathetic frauds who claim to worship only Him but have gay sex and take crystal meth.
Vote Democrat, not phony Christian Republican fakes.
Apparently that Haggard fellow was one of those "rightwing evangelicals" who was a big global warming activist....
Uh....good riddance!!
Yeeehaw.
are you all still here?
"Y'all ought to be lined up against a gay bathhouse wall and forced to get down on your knees and thank God for the Democratic party."
Again with the attacks on homosexuals. There is no tolerance in the Democratic Party.
"Y'all ought to be lined up against a gay bathhouse wall and forced to get down on your knees and thank God for the Democratic party."
Florence, interesting wording. If you are a tolerant D, then why would you choice to portray homosexual love making as somehow demeaning? Isn't it perfectly natural and acceptable? Your choice of words makes me think you are a homophob.
MikeC, lol.
RWS, another priceless banner displayed by our military guys. This one at a football game - Army vs. Air Force. For such "idiots" they sure have a great sense of humor.....
http://michellemalkin.com/archiv...ives/
006274.htm
Jill, I'm counting on you to start the next blog that I can debate you on. Go to www.blogger.com
RWS- Sorry to see you leave your "blog"
Here in the Philadelphia "burbs" we have a very important election - and Nancy Pelosi is rallying with Ed Rendell (an easy win over Lynn Swan)
Bob Casey (see you Santorum) and Curt Weldon who has been in politics nearly all of my 38 years
he is behind Joe Sestak... all of the above listed Democrats lead here in my republican town.
Where will I be tomorrow? Working the polls.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/
"all of the above listed Democrats lead here in my republican town."
Maybe there is no need to vote then? Or perhaps you will be at the polls disenfranchising us hayseed hick Republicans? Sorry, won't work.
Penn and Ohio are blue states. They have been suffering the worst from the economic policies of the Republicans, and the corruption hit way too close to home in Ohio.
Penn has many "morals" voters who are starting to wake up and realize that you simply can't legislate morality, and that politicians should be more focused on foriegn policy, the economy, and other issues than people's sex lives.
Read this and see how much the dems "support" the troops. Disgusting.
http://www.fox12news.com/Global/...y.asp?
S=5637159
Love your country. Vote GOP.
P.S.
This is Bush's 6th year. The war is difficult and historically the president's party loses many seats, as they should have in these past 2 elections but have not. Not to mention the media in full court press mode in helping the democrats win.
And it STILL has been a long hard struggle for the dems and even now they're not totally sure about the outcome.
This should have been a CAKEWALK for the dems. It hasn't been. Even if they win, it wasn't easy. They're still in a panic.
Sweeeeeeeet.
"Penn has many "morals" voters who are starting to wake up and realize that you simply can't legislate morality, and that politicians should be more focused on foriegn policy, the economy, and other issues than people's sex lives."
I agree, why are polygame and incest still illegal?
boo
If a dead blog falls in the blogsphere
does it make a noise
Happy Election Day
I'm really sorry to see you go. I haven't been around for months since I've been way too busy at work. I wish you God-speed and for a fuller, more peaceful heart. God Bless.
Can you put up a link to Dave in Texas's blog.
This thing still functions as a sort of bookmark page for me, as my other bookmarks are a little lengthy.
If you could put it right next to the Malung_tv link it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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