"Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician." --General George S. Patton, Jr.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
FNC'S CAVUTO MAKES MOVE TO INTERVIEW "THE WON"
Cavuto and Fox News lost me long ago. Friday I found myself here in this hospital bed trapped into watching "Mr Pastry's" show ending tribute for Father's Day. Nice touch, I thought. Then I listened.
It's obvious that Neil has read Bill O'Reilly's playbook, but I doubt it'll work for him like it did for Bill. What's with these guys wanting to be near Obama, or wanting Obama to like them? This piece, short as it might be, is enough to make you wretch.
My day will be interrupted by a visit to the dentist. To put a finer point on the whole affair, I'm having a tooth extracted. I think that means he's going to pull it.
My oncologist informed me that all holes in my body that are not standard equipment must be filled, plugged or otherwise. Otherwise, in this case, means extraction. It has something to do with keeping the possibility of infection at a safe distance, and since a crown recently took a hike on me, extraction is the best and fastest option.
I have a short amount of time before the man with the pliers takes hold of my molar and begins the dental tug-o-war. I'm rootin' for the molar but odds out of Vegas say it has little chance of winning this one.
Speakin' of odds, I'm postin' the line on Alan Colmes having to make an apology of some sort (to Santorum) at 60-40 for the event taking place. Andrea Shea King at The Radio Patriot reports (and what a good reporter she is) on the dust up btwn Rich Lowry and Colmes on Fawks News earlier this morning. As ASK states, Colmes should be fired--a no-brainer call on Ailes' part. Read what Colmes had to say about Rick Santorum during a late Monday morning interview at the above link. Again, Colmes should be fired. Period. Next case.
Moving on down the list of posts, I see ASK has a post titled "Never Surrender." This is an important post--especially for women--and one I'm very familiar with. I expect to discuss this topic again in the near future. We've talked about it and ASK understands the concept and is being proactive about it. On the other hand, few in today's society have a basic understanding of the dynamic and what to do when confronted with a life-threatening situation. Reading ASK's post could very easily be the reason you're alive next week or next month.
If you choose to be a victim, then you'll be dead in short order.
Ok, in just minutes I'm headed to my dentist's office. Check you guys on the return trip...
On Tuesday, Neil, you completely caught me off guard with your closing segment "Common Sense." It was anything but common sense; it was disappointing and somewhat shocking, because I couldn't believe what you just said. (correction: Neil's comments were made on Wednesday)
I speak of the Blumenthal segment where you insisted on cutting him a break for saying he served in Viet Nam when he didn't. Your argument for this was a stretch, weak at best. Then you closed with this parting shot at those of us who were upset with Blumenthal:
"Get him on issues that matter, for God's sake; not nonsense like this that does not." --Read the whole piece.
Nonsense? The issue doesn't matter? Neil, you couldn't be more wrong if you tried. In fact, we expect this rhetoric from the likes of Code Pink, Jane Fonda or John Kerry, but not you.
Blumenthal just happens to be a politician, and I'm sure there are those who want to use this issue to bring him down. That's politics. When non-politicians who've never served in VN say they did--and there are many--they are exposed just the same and always will be. Whether he lied or simply misspoke on several occasions, an apology is the honorable thing. The only thing. By not apologizing, he placed his true character on display. And to be honest, Neil, at this point it's too late for Blumenthal to rescue his character. Trust me.
As for you, Neil, I'm "cutting" you a break on this one, because I don't think you were ever in the military. So, you wouldn't be able to fully understand the bonds that are created and sustained over a lifetime within the family of vets, especially combat vets. It's a bond stronger than any steel known to man. It's a sacred thing.
Joe Galloway has experienced the Hell and horrors that comes with combat. In his experience, though, they didn't refer to it as Hell; they just called it The Valley of Death.
Watch the video below where he explains the relationship between combat vets. Pay particular attention to phrases like "What a blood brotherhood this is--unending, unending, it just goes on." And, "Soldiers have a different heart, a very special heart... a willingness to give of yourself even unto death." Or, "They had to do it. Not by orders, but by the orders of their own heart." In the video, Major Bruce Crandell (MOH) and Major Ed Freeman(MOH) will teach you even more:
After seeing that video you should have a better understanding of why the Blumenthal issue is not "nonsense." But if you don't, try reading Joe Galloway's Memorial Tribute to Ed "Too Tall" Freeman from a couple years ago:
For the better part of 60 years, two old Army pilots who loved each other argued over many a meal and drink as to which of them was the second best pilot in the world.
The two shared the cockpits of old Beaver prop planes and Huey helicopters; they shared rooms in military hooches all over the world; they shared a love of practical and impractical jokes and they shared an undying love of flying and soldiers and the Army.
They also shared membership in a very small and revered fraternity of fewer than 105 men who are entitled to wear around their necks the light blue ribbon and gold pointed star that is the Medal of Honor, America’s highest decoration for heroism above and beyond the call of duty.--Continue reading.
To Ed's Family and Friends...I'm one of those that he and Bruce (Snake)carried out of LZ Xray on 15 Nov. 65. I was listed in the book, "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" as triaged, unlikely to survive. I went on to become a fixed wing and helicopter pilot, like Ed. I've lived to see my children grown and grandchildren as well. Many Thanks, Too Tall for 40+ additional years of life. You'll be missed.
Garry Owen, Sir!
Wild Bill FranklinHotwire 3/63rd Platoon Leader, Co. C 1/7thLZ Xray 1965 ~ William W. Franklin, Melbourne, Florida
Because of men like Crandell, Freeman and an outstanding medic, Mr. Franklin was able to see his children and grandchildren grow up. Think about that for a moment. Let it sink in. There are no words to describe the bond, the brotherhood that was forged on that day, for all days.
Last Saturday night, Geraldo did a segment on the Tea Party that suggested the movement was in danger of being infiltrated by people wanting to do violence. Being the good soldier, Geraldo had Mark Williams follow the obvious hit piece for comment. Williams gave a block of instruction that appears to have shaken Geraldo, prompting him to cut the segment short. But no matter how foolish Gerado looked, he will continue his attempts to discredit the Tea Party movement. It's what the left does. Geraldo, and others of similar mindset, are afraid. Very afraid. (PEW Research)
Update:Here's Geraldo mocking the Tea Party with his own protest sign. (Sunday)
Cavuto and Fox News lost me long ago. Friday I found myself here in this hospital bed trapped into watching "Mr Pastry's" show ending tribute for Father's Day. Nice touch, I thought. Then I listened.
