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Is it Monday already?  If so, it is time once again for AWMD’s Monday Musings.  There are plenty of news items to choose from after the weekend.  If any of my “Musings” interest you, let us know what you think.  Hell, even if it doesn’t interest you, let us know!  We are interested in your opinion too!

I read the news articles about Sarah from Alaska’s recent speech at the Tea Party convention and I just couldn’t believe my eyes.  It seems that Sarah Palin has her own kind of teleprompter, a/k/a the palm of her hand.  Yep, that’s right.  The lady who loves to mock Obama for having the audacity to use a teleprompter, used the palm of her hand to write notes that she referred to during a question and answer period. http://www.oliverwillis.com/2010/02/06/sarah-palin-caught-reading-her-speech-off-her-hand/ & http://thinkprogress.org/2010/02/06/palin-hand/ & here is one more link with some great close-ups of these infamous notes, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stefan-sirucek/did-palin-use-crib-notes_b_452458.html.  Generally, I would not care if anyone was writing notes in ink on their hands, but when it comes to a former candidate for Vice President who is trying to be the next Republican to lose a Presidential campaign to a Democrat, it is quite striking to view such infantile behavior.  I guess I should not be surprised that the Palin would need notes.  I guess I should not be surprised that she even wrote them on her hand.  After all, this is the same Vice Presidential candidate who was unprepared during the election and as the evidence is showing us, is still unprepared.  What surprises me is that she is able to write!  Boy, I sure hope she runs for President in 2012.  It will be so much fun watching her head explode during one of the debates.

Speaking of Sarah Palin and her possible run for the Republican nomination for President in 2012, I think I may have found her running mate.  Utah State Representative Mike Noel, speaking about what he calls the global warming hoax, has stated that ‘ “Now, if you can’t see a connection [of a conspiracy] to that,” the legislator said, “you’re absolutely blind to what is going on. This is absolutely — in my mind, this is in fact a conspiracy to limit population not only in this country but across the globe.” ‘  http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_14337716  Doesn’t this Einstein sound like a perfect match for Sarah ” I can see Russia from Alaska” Palin?

I saw the sad news earlier today that Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania died from complications that arose after his recent gall bladder surgery.  Rep. Murtha was 77 years old.  Although I did not always agree with Rep. Murtha, he was a legitimate war hero and an honored ex-Marine who first was elected to Congress in 1974, shortly after returning from a tour of duty in Vietnam.  Our prayers and best wishes to to his family.  The Marine family has lost one of its warriors.  May he rest in peace. http://www.wjactv.com/news/22500487/detail.html

Finally, it seems that John McCain’s daughter, Meghan McCain was on ABC’s “The View” and she took Republican Congressman and  Tea Party promoter, Tom Tancredo,  to task for what she called “innate racism”. http://rawstory.com/2010/02/meghan-mccain-tea-party-represents-innate-racism/  She blasted Tancredo for suggesting that people should be forced to pass a literacy test before being allowed to vote.  ““People who would not even spell the word vote or say it in English put a committed socialist ideologue in the White House… named Barack Hussein Obama,” Tancredo told the Tea Party crowd.”  “It’s innate racism, and I think it’s why young people are turned off by this movement,” McCain retorted on The View.”  Now, if she could just convince her Father’s running mate, Sarah Palin, that would be news.  But that might be tough to do, especially if Tancredo gets his wish because there is no way that Palin could pass any Literacy test!  Unless of course she could bring in her “notes”!

What do you think?  It is time for you to let us know what you think!  Don’t be shy.  I won’t bite!  And if I do happen to bite, I don’t have enough teeth left to do too much damage!  Get busy and give us your opinion!

I know that I am late again because it is time for another edition of the AWMD Friday Free For All.   This is the only time of the week when our arguewithmydad.com readers can control the topic(s) for discussion.  All you have to do is get someone else to respond to your suggested topic and then the floor is yours.  Don’t be shy and don’t hesitate.  Get busy and be sure to let us know your views and arguments so everyone can read and react to them.  Right here on arguewithmydad.com.  I will make one suggestion for a possible topic, but it is only a suggestion.  Today is Friday so only you can be the decider.   But you need to tell us what you want to discuss.  So, what the heck is on your mind today? With all that is going on, how can you not speak your mind?  Let’s hear from you!

The only suggested topic that I have tonight is a story that I almost didn’t believe when I first read it.  Republican Senator Richard Shelby from Alabama has given us the ideal example of the type of cooperation and bipartisan spirit of today’s Republican Party.  It seems that Shelby has put a blanket hold on over 70 Obama Administration nominees in an attempt to get more pork projects for his state. http://thinkprogress.org/2010/02/05/shelby-blanket-hold/  Yes, you read that correctly.  This is the same party that claims it is trying to be bipartisan, but the mean old Democrats won’t play fair.  This is the same Senator Shelby who threatened to kill the filibuster rule during the Bush regime to prevent the Democrats from attempting to stop Bush’s judicial nominees in February of 2005. “I do not think that any of us want to operate in an environment where federal judicial nominees must receive 60 votes in order to be confirmed. To that end I firmly support changing the Senate rules to require that a simple majority be necessary to confirm all judicial nominees, thus ending the continuous filibuster of them.” http://thinkprogress.org/2010/02/05/shelby-record-nominations/ Is there no end to the hypocrisy of these so-called Leaders? 

This hypocritical public servant is holding up the people’s business in an attempt to force the Obama Administration to give him the pork that he and the great State of Alabama deserve and want.  I have to agree with Vice President Biden’s view that the rules may need to be changed. “Also Thursday, Vice President Biden said he was so frustrated by Republican foot-dragging that he was considering whether Senate rules should be changed.” http://www.nationaljournal.com/congressdaily/coa_20100205_3373.php  The Democratic leadership is also considering recess appointments as their only alternative to this blatant abuse of Senate rules.  I tend to agree with them.  What do you think?  Can the Republicans get any more abusive with the filibuster and hold rules? 

I have made my suggestion, and it is  just that, a suggestion.  Let’s hear what You want to talk about.  I will be anxiously waiting to see what You want to talk about.  It is time to get busy and let everyone know what you are thinking about.  Let’s hear from all of You!  Don’t be shy and do not delay in telling us what you think.   It won’t hurt to let us know what You think.  Let’s hear from all of you neocons out there.  Let’s see how you can justify this latest Republican abuse!

Now that we have completed the final weekend of January,  it is time once again for AWMD’s Monday Musings.  There are plenty of news items to choose from after the weekend.  If any of my “Musings” interest you, let us know what you think.  Hell, even if it doesn’t interest you, let us know!  We are interested in your opinion too!

I have to admit that it was a real pleasure to see the video evidence of President Obama finally taking it to the Republicans and challenging their lies and deceptive claims at the House GOP retreat. We could have used this reformed President this past year. http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/29/russert-gop-obama/ 

It was also good to see the revitalized President Obama taking questions directly from citizens via YouTube.  http://www.youtube.com/citizentube#p/c/EB843ABAF59735FD  I just can’t imagine President Bush being able to handle pointed questions like the one Obama got on his decision to close Gitmo.  http://thinkprogress.org/2010/02/01/obama-gitmo-rank-politics/.  I could get used to this new and improved Obama.

I was interested to read that the Republican’s claims that the recent victory in the Massachusetts special election for Ted Kennedy’s old seat is evidence of a Republican movement throughout the country, is all wet.  According to a recent Gallup Poll, most of the states have remained in the Blue category. “The compiled results of Gallup’s year-long polling of more than 353,849 adults in all 50 states last year and the District of Columbia, found that far more states are safe havens for Democrats than for the GOP.  Democrats can count 24 states solidly in their column, according to Gallup, as they have more than a 10 percentage point party affiliation advantage there. Another 10 can be counted as “lean” Democratic, with a 5 percentage point advantage. ”
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0210/32310.html  As long as the Democrats don’t shoot themselves in the foot, the Congressional majority seems safe.  What do you think?

My last Musing concerns one of my least favorite people on the planet.  Sorry Qman, I am not talking about George W. this time.  I am talking about that fine example of Christian values, our old friend, Pope Benedict XVI.  It seems that the Pope, in preparing for a trip to Great Britain, seems to be forgetting what Jesus taught and chided Britain over its laws that are friendly to Gays.  http://rawstory.com/2010/02/pope-condemns-gayfriendly-british-laws-visit/  We all know how Jesus just hated people who were different from other people.  Good thing Lazarus wasn’t gay!  I bet Mary Magdalene is also happy that JC didn’t discriminate.

What do you think?  It is time for you to let us know what you think!  Don’t be shy.  I won’t bite!  And if I do happen to bite, I don’t have enough teeth left to do too much damage!  Get busy and give us your two cents!

I know what you are saying.  That I am late again because it is time, once again, for another edition of the AWMD Friday Free For All.   This is the only time of the week when our arguewithmydad.com readers can control the topic(s) for discussion.  All you have to do is get someone else to respond to your suggested topic and then the floor is yours.  Don’t be shy and don’t hesitate.  Get busy and be sure to let us know your views and arguments so everyone can read and react to them.  Right here on arguewithmydad.com.  I will make some suggestions for possible topics, but they are only suggestions.  Today is Friday so only you can be the decider.   But you need to tell us what you want to discuss.  So, what the heck is on your mind today? With all that is going on, how can you not speak your mind?  Let’s hear from you!

The first suggested topic that I have involves the unprecedented question and answer session that President Obama had at the House GOP retreat.  It turns out that the President fielded the questions directly from the GOP members for an hour and one half and the whole event was broadcast on TV and radio! http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/01/29/obama.gop/?hpt=T2 & http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/29/russert-gop-obama/  According to the Think Progress article that I already linked to, the Republicans may be wishing that they hadn’t invited him and that the question and answer session was broadcast. http://twitter.com/RussertXM_NBC/status/8380253627  It is a pleasure to see Obama taking the bull by the horns and hitting back at the Republicans where they are weakest, the facts!  Take a look at the articles and let me know what you think?

The second topic that I would like to suggest is the news story that the Feds are considering moving the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind, from New York City due to security concerns. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/01/28/2010-01-28_white_house_orders_justice_department_to_look_for_other_places_to_hold_911_terro.html#ixzz0dz1GU1pO  I do not agree that the trial should be moved.  I understand that there are security concerns, but wherever you try this animal, you will have security concerns.  What happened to the intestinal fortitude of our country?  Since when do we cower in fear from our responsibilities?  Since when do we allow terrorists to dictate our actions?  In the linked article we learn that some of the local authorities have suggested some alternative sites in New York State.  “Leaders have suggested other venues for the trial, such as the Military Academy at West Point or Stewart Air National Guard Base in upstate Newburgh.”  I don’t like the idea of having it at a military base because he should be tried in a normal United States criminal court room.  The Feds agreed to pay for most of the legal and security costs that New York City might incur, but some of the local leaders think it would hurt the businesses too much if it is a multi-year trial.  I realize that this trial might last awhile, but I am not sure it will be a multi-year process.  Besides, who said that Justice is easy?

I have made my suggestions, and they are  just that, suggestions.  Let’s hear what You want to talk about.  I will be anxiously waiting to see what You want to talk about.  It is time to get busy and let everyone know what you are thinking about.  Let’s hear from all of You!  Don’t be shy and do not delay in telling us what you think.   It won’t hurt to let us know what You think. 

Now that winter has returned to McHenry County, Illinois, it is time once again for AWMD’s Monday Musings.  There are plenty of news items to choose from after the weekend, but I just want to discuss one. If my “Musing” interests you, let us know what you think.  Hell, even if it doesn’t interest you, let us know!

After the Republican victory in Massachusetts and the amazing Supreme Court decision that granted “personhood” to corporations, it is time for President Obama and the Democrats to grow a set and push legitimate health care reform legislation through Congress using Reconciliation, if necessary, and to force any Republican filibuster to the floor of the Senate.  We discussed on an earlier thread just how many times the filibuster has been used by the Republicans.  http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/cloture_motions/clotureCounts.htm  It is heartening to see that some Dems agree with our view on this subject.  White House advisor, David Axelrod put it this way in Politico:  ‘ “The Republican strategy in the Senate is to turn 50 into 60, in other words no longer do you need a majority to carry the day in the Senate. You need 60 votes for everything because the Republicans are filibustering every single bill,” he said. “We need to call that out, and they need to explain to the American people whether throwing a wrench into everything at a time of national emergency is the appropriate policy. They want to win and election and take us back to the policies that got us into this mess in the first place.” ‘  
http://www.politico.com/blogs/politicolive/0110/Ax_GOP_throwing_a_wrench_in_midst_of_national_emergency.html?showall

Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania also appealed to the Democrats in the Senate to not be timid and to force the Republicans to actually debate their filibusters on the floor of the Senate.  http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/01/make-them-filibuster-gov-rendell-tells-president-obama-democrats-to-play-hardball.html  Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa actually has suggested that the filibuster rule should be weakened. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2010/01/sen-harkin-proposes-weakening-the-filibuster/1  Now that some of the Democratic leadership have signaled a willingness to actually fight the Republicans instead of trying to negotiate with people who have no intention of being reasonable, maybe we will get to see the Democrats return the Senate to a Majority rule body.  The Democrats and the Obama Administration have the opportunity to turn the corner on the Republican obstructionism if they stand up to their lies.  They have to call them liars when they lie.  They need to show the American public just what the Republican party is trying to do.  They are on the record that they will do everything and anything they can to deny Obama any success, even at the expense of the country. http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0709/Health_reform_foes_plan_Obamas_Waterloo.html?showall  &  http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/frank-luntz-the-language-of-healthcare-20091.pdf  How can these guys sleep at night??

After a cold and foggy winter weekend here in McHenry County, Illinois, it is time once again for AWMD’s Monday Musings.  There are plenty of news items to choose from today, but we will try to hit the most interesting ones. If any of my “Musings” interest you, let us know what you think.

First of all, I want to wish everyone a peaceful Martin Luther King Day.  Rev. King was a man of peace and a man that would not sit still for injustice.  While the day was filled with reviews of Rev. King’s works and words, the Republican National Chairperson Michael Steele tried to claim that Rev. King and the Republican party work hand in hand for the American people.  “Today, our Party and the nation honors Dr. King’s dream by continuing his fight — the fight for all Americans to have an equal chance at the American Dream.”http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/18/mlk-healthcare/  I bet that Rev. King would roll in his grave if he read those words from the Chairperson of the party that attempted to derail his efforts at every step.   As we have learned over the years, the Republicans are very good at ignoring history and science to get what they want.  And what they want is anything and everything their corporate friends are demanding.  Dr. King was also in favor of health care equity for all Americans.  And the Republicans, they are for health care equity for all….right???  What do you think?

It seems that the Republican running for Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat is being bought and paid for by Wall Street.  State Senator Scott Brown has every big Wall Street organization funding his campaign.  I guess they are looking for his support in defeating the financial crisis  responsibility fee that President Obama has proposed. “ The Wall Street front group FreedomWorks is mobilizing get out the vote efforts for Brown this weekend. FreedomWorks organized the very first tea party protests, and has used its extensive staff and resources to mobilize rallies and advocacy campaigns on behalf of corporate interests. Dick Armey, who as a corporate lobbyist represented AIG, Lehman Brothers, and Merrill Lynch during the bailout, is the leader of FreedomWorks. FreedomWorks is also funded and chaired by Steve Forbes and Frank Sands of Sands Capital Management.  – The Wall Street front group Club for Growth is strongly “boosting” Brown and is expected to run ads in support for him. According to recent disclosures, the Club for Growth is funded by a $1.4 million dollar donation from investor Stephen Jacksons of Stephens Groups Inc, a $1.4 million dollar donation from broker Richard Gilder, and $210,000-$630,000 donations from at least 10 other investors and financial industry professionals. The Club is also supporting a slate of candidates to repeal health reform, while its other endorsed candidates have opposed a financial truth commission.” http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/15/wallst-scott-brown/  Some things never change.  The Republican Party as usual has been bought and sold by the very people and organizations that sent this country into financial turmoil.  And they want some more of the same and they are putting a lot of money behind their bet to ensure that by bankrolling Scott Brown.  Just think, if Brown gets elected, Wall Street is planning on even larger bonuses!  If that is possible.  What do you think of Brown and his financial partners?

What do you think?  It is time for you to let us know what you think!  Don’t be shy.  I won’t bite!  And if I do happen to bite, I don’t have enough teeth left to do too much damage!  Just ask Qman, he’ll tell you that my bark is worse than my bite!

Although I am finishing this posting a little late on this Friday, and after we have enjoyed milder temperatures here in  Northern Illinois,  it is time, once again, for another edition of the AWMD Friday Free For All.   This is the only time of the week when our arguewithmydad.com readers can control the topic(s) for discussion.  All you have to do is get someone else to respond to your suggested topic and then the floor is yours.  Don’t be shy and don’t hesitate.  Get busy and be sure to let us know your views and arguments so everyone can read and react to them.  Right here on arguewithmydad.com.  I will make one suggestion for a possible topic, but it is only a suggestion.  Today is Friday so only you can be the decider.   But you need to tell us what you want to discuss.  So, what the heck is on your mind today? With all that is going on, how can you not speak your mind?  Let’s hear from you!

The news item that I want to offer up as a possible topic of discussion pertains to two Icons of the conservative Republican party and their amazing comments about the historic natural disaster in Haiti. First of all, Rush Limbaugh claimed that President Obama would use the Haiti earthquake disaster to ” burnish his credentials with minorities in this country and around the world, and to accuse Republicans of having no compassion…”http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/14/limbaugh-haiti-tampons/  This same bigot claimed on his program that the charities that the White House listed on its website that citizens could use to donate money to help Haitians would actually be misused by the Charities or the government. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/14/limbaugh-weve-already-don_n_422958.html  Of course, the Republicans always seem to outdo each other.  The most ridiculous statement made about the disaster that has killed thousands in Haiti was uttered by that great Christian leader, Pat Robertson.  Robertson stated on his television show, “[S]omething happened a long time ago in Haiti and people might not want to talk about it. They were under the heel of the French. Napoleon the Third and whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, “We will serve you if you get us free from the prince.” True story. And so the devil said, “OK, it’s a deal.” They kicked the French out, the Haitians revolted and got themselves free.” http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/13/robertson-haiti/  Someone should ask Robertson just how do you contact the Devil in order to make a bargain with him.  Does he use Twitter or is on Facebook??  Wasn’t it Robertson who claimed that the attacks of 9/11 were caused by the ACLU?  http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Christianity/2001/09/You-Helped-This-Happen.aspx    This kind of racist and inflammatory statement is common practice for this so-called Christian.  The best question that I have for Mr. Robertson is WWJD?  How can anyone look at the pictures of devastation in Haiti and try to blame the residents for a natural disaster?  Both Rush and Robertson are sick, racist human beings and they deserve to be called out when they make these outlandish statements.  What do you think of these statements?

I have made my suggestion, and it is  just that, a suggestion.  Let’s hear what You want to talk about.  I will be anxiously waiting to see what You want to talk about.  It is time to get busy and let everyone know what you are thinking about.  Let’s hear from all of You!  Don’t be shy and do not delay in telling us what you think.   It won’t hurt to let us know what You think. 

In light of the disaster in Haiti, I wanted to encourage everyone to do everything that they can to help the recovery efforts in that devastated country.  Here is a link to the White House website that provides a link to the Red Cross for people to donate and a link to a site that will provide more information for those who are interested in helping out in Haiti.  http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/01/14/president-haiti-first-waves-our-rescue-and-relief-workers-are-ground-and-work I realize these are hard times for many of us here in the States, but do your best to help.  Have a great weekend.

After yet one more cold Northern Illinois weekend, it is time once again for AWMD’s Monday Musings.  There are plenty of news items to choose from today, but we will try to hit the most interesting ones. If any of my “Musings” interest you, let us know what you think.

The first item that caught my eye over the weekend, was the news that Sarah Palin has signed with Fox News to be a contributor to the Fox News Channel. http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/11/sarah-palin-to-contribute-to-fox-news/  I know you were probably as surprised as I was that Sarah Palin picked Fox News to sign with!!  This signing by Fox News is just one more example of their alleged “Fair and Balanced” coverage of the news and politics.  Now, if Fox News signed former President Bill Clinton to an equal contract and provided him with the same time as “I can see Russia from Alaska” Sarah Palin, then maybe Fox News could make their infamous claim. The good news is that we should get some more examples of Sarah Palin’s unique style of lying and an opportunity for us to witness even more evidence of her immense intelligence.  I can hardly wait.

A new CBS Poll was released today that shows that 61% of the people polled agreed that the Health Care reform legislation either is “about right” or “not far enough”.  http://rawstory.com/2010/01/public-health-care-bill-far-enough-poll/  The breakdown was 43% thought it did not go far enough while 18% agreed that the bill was just about right.  I just wish that the Democratic leadership would read this poll and come to the realization that 43% of America wants the legislation to do even more than what has been passed by the House and by the Senate. I know I am probably asking a little too much of the Congressional leadership to actually listen to what actual Americans want out of the Health Care reform process.  Call me optimistic!

The last news item that interested me was the news that the former Solicitor General during the Bush regime, Ted Olson, wrote an op-ed in Newsweek arguing in favor of same-sex marriages!  That’s right.  I said he argued in favor of gays demanding the equal right to marry whomever they want.  http://www.newsweek.com/id/229957  Mr. Olson, along with his former Bush v. Gore adversary, David Boies, are representing the two gay people who are challenging the anti-gay marriage legislation in California.  This article is a great brief outlining the legal and common sense reasons why anyone should be allowed to marry the person that they love, no matter what their sexual orientation is.  Olson correctly considers it an equal rights matter and with credentials like his and Boies, their clients are in very good hands.  “Legalizing same-sex marriage would also be a recognition of basic American principles, and would represent the culmination of our nation’s commitment to equal rights. It is, some have said, the last major civil-rights milestone yet to be surpassed in our two-century struggle to attain the goals we set for this nation at its formation.” http://www.newsweek.com/id/229957  After you read the article, let me know if you agree with Ted Olson.  I haven’t agreed with Mr. Olson too often over the years, but he is absolutely right on this subject.  I really like it when conservatives see the light. 

What do you think?  It is time for you to let us know what you think!  Don’t be shy.  I won’t bite!  And if I do happen to bite, I don’t have enough teeth left to do too much damage!  Let’s hear from everyone.

Although I am finishing this posting late on Friday, and after even more snow and cold here in  Northern Illinois,  it is time, once again, for another edition of the AWMD Friday Free For All.   This is the only time of the week when our arguewithmydad.com readers can control the topic(s) for discussion.  All you have to do is get someone else to respond to your suggested topic and then the floor is yours.  Don’t be shy and don’t hesitate.  Get busy and be sure to let us know your views and arguments so everyone can read and react to them.  Right here on arguewithmydad.com.  I will make some suggestions for topics, but they are only suggestions.  Today is Friday so only you can be the decider.   But you need to tell us what you want to discuss.  So, what the heck is on your mind today? With all that is going on, how can you not speak your mind? 

The first issue that I want to suggest was actually suggested by one of our posters in our Monday Musings thread. Don asked whether Qman or myself thought that Cable News made any impact on policy decisions of our government officials.  If I have not paraphrased the question properly, Don can straighten me out.  The question is a good one.  Does MSNBC or Fox News actually attempt to make or influence policy by the government.  I have already commented on our earlier thread that I thought Fox News was actually an arm of the Republican Party.  What is your take on Don’s interesting question??

This next news item just made me laugh.  It seems that our old friend, Rudy Giuliani made the amazing claim that under the George W. Bush administration there were No domestic terrorist attacks! http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/rudy-we-had-no-domestic-attacks-under-bush-we-had-one-under-obama.php  I guess Rudy has a very cloudy memory of a certain little terrorist attack on 9/11/01!  Here are his own words: “We had no domestic attacks under Bush. We’ve had one under Obama,” Giuliani said. ” This is the same guy who was Mayor of New York City at the time of the 9/11 attacks and he still makes this preposterous claim.  Earlier in the week he tried to claim that the Shoe Bomber attempted attack happened before 9/11! http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1001/06/lkl.01.html  I have to admit that after reading these false and crazy claims from Rudy, I actually felt sorry for Rudy and the rest of the Republicans for having to stoop to the lowest and most obvious lies possible to try to claim that Obama took too long to react after the Christmas bomb attempt in Detroit.  What is your take on Rudy’s claims?  Is it time to call for a straight jacket for him? 

I have made my suggestions, and they are  just that, suggestions.  Let’s hear what You want to talk about.  I will be anxiously waiting to see what You want to talk about.  It is time to get busy and let everyone know what you are thinking about.  Let’s hear from all of You!  Don’t be shy and do not delay in telling us what you think.   It won’t hurt to let us know what You think.