Monthly Archives: March 2007
The Taunts of a Coward
“Never trust a draft dodger.” Rush Limbaugh, 1993 The Taunts of a Coward by: Joe Leonardi I am listening to the once conservative, talk show host, turned Presidential spokesperson Rush Limbaugh (Wednesday 3/28/07). In the first hour of today’s show … Continue reading
Filed under Chuck Hagel, Conservative, hagel, Iraq, NeoCon, President Bush, Republican, Rush Limbaugh, War
True American Heroes
“In our blessed and mostly peaceful society we’re not as familiar with courage as we once were. We ascribe the virtue to all manner of endeavors that only really require skill, fortitude and a little daring, the qualities Pat Tillman … Continue reading
Filed under Conservative, Iraq, Pat Tillman, President Bush, rove, Veterans, Walter Reed, War
Scranton City Council, The Plot Thickens
“It is the absolute right of the State to supervise the formation of public opinion.” – Joseph Goebbels Scranton City Council, The Plot Thickens by: Joe Leonardi This is going to be short and sweet. I was going to wait … Continue reading
Filed under City Council, Judy Gatelli, Scranton, Steve Corbett
Get Well Tony Snow
My prayers go out to Tony Snow and his family. Tony’s cancer has spread and he is currently in the hospital. We all hope that it was diagnosed early and he will have a full recovery. Fight the good fight … Continue reading
Filed under Cancer, Conservative, Press secretary, White House
Eminent Domain — Who’s Next
“The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that local governments may force property owners to sell out and make way for private economic development when officials decide it would benefit the public, even if the property is not blighted and the … Continue reading
Filed under City Council, Eminent Domain, Judy Gatelli, Scranton
Scranton City Council, The Saga Continues…..
“Democracy was regarded as entering into a crisis in the 1960s. The crisis was that large segments of the population were becoming organized and active and trying to participate in the political arena.” Noam Chomsky; Media Control Scranton City Council, … Continue reading
Filed under City Council, Congress, Democratic, Judy Gatelli, Pennsylvania, Scranton
It’s time for Alberto Gonzales and Karl Rove to go
“President Bartlet’s a good man, he’s got a good heart, he doesn’t hold a grudge. That’s what he pays me for.” Josh Lyman, The West Wing; threatening a fellow Democrat. It’s time for Alberto Gonzales and Karl Rove to go … Continue reading
Filed under Attorney, Attorney General, Congress, Gonzales, Josh Lyman, President, President Bush, rove, The West Wing, U.S. Attorney
Scranton City Council
Scranton City Council Joe Leonardi I normally don’t comment on the local scene, but this needs to be put out there for all to see. Scranton City Council President Judy Gatelli has opted to discontinue televising council meetings. All must … Continue reading
Filed under City Council, Scranton
The Reason the Right Went Wrong
“Realistically, it will probably take until the year 2016 before the movement regains anything resembling its former glory.” Richard Viguerie in Time discussing the conservative movement. The Reason the Right Went Wrong Joe Leonardi I just read Time’s article, “How … Continue reading
Filed under Conservative, Election, NeoCon, President, Reagan, Republican
John and Elizabeth Edwards
My prayers go out to John and Elizabeth Edwards and their family. Many of us here in Northeast PA have been touched by the cruel disease, Cancer. Defeating cancer is a battle that requires full attention and we wish them … Continue reading
Filed under Democrat, Democratic, Election, Elizabeth Edwards, John Edwards, President, Primary
The Next Democratic Nominee
“President Hilary Clinton? Nah I don’t think so!” Me The Next Democratic Nominee By: Joe Leonardi Not a single primary has been held, not a single vote has been cast, heck before nothing more than a presidential exploratory committee had … Continue reading
Filed under Democrat, Democratic, Election, Hilary Clinton, President, Primary
Congressman Paul Kanjorski
I would like to just take a moment to send out my prayers, best wishes and a speedy recovery to my victorious opponent in the November 2006 election, Congressman Paul Kanjorski. The Congressman had heart by-pass surgery and the most … Continue reading
Filed under Congress, Congressman, Democratic, Pennsylvania
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker in Chief
“The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States” “He shall have power, by and … Continue reading
Filed under Congress, Conservative, Election, Iraq, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, The House, War
President Chuck Hagel ?
“Hagel is criticized for what many see as grandstanding on the Iraq war, but his critique of the problems we face there has been more right than wrong since our forces landed there.” “He may be right or wrong on … Continue reading
Filed under Chuck Hagel, Conservative, Election, Fred Thompson, hagel, Iraq, NeoCon, President, Primary, Reagan, Republican, Veterans, War
Where is the outrage?
“Our troops are counting on their elected leaders in Washington, D.C., to provide them with the support they need to do their mission. We have a responsibility, all of us here in Washington, to make sure that our men and … Continue reading
Filed under Conservative, Iraq, President, Republican, Veterans, Walter Reed, War
A Republican to vote for!
“After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.” Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson A Republican to vote for! By: Joe Leonardi I must admit; this pre-primary season I have been more interested in … Continue reading
Filed under Conservative, Election, Fred Thompson, President, Primary, Reagan, Republican
Libby’s Guilty —– Big Deal
“Loose lips sink ships.” My Boot Camp Company Commander Libby’s Guilty —– Big Deal By: Joe Leonardi I. Lewis Libby, I refuse to call an adult Scooter, has been convicted of perjury, obstruction, and lying . Special prosecutor Fitzgerald has … Continue reading
Filed under CIA, Conservative, Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, george tenet, Joe Wilson, Libby, plame, Republican, rove, scooter, valerie plame
WARNING CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS
WARNING CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS WE ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING THE WHITE HOUSE AND PERHAPS MORE SEATS IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE WARNING WARNING By: Joe Leonardi It is not a big secret that I am a Republican. It is less … Continue reading
Filed under Conservative, Election, NeoCon, President, Primary, Reagan, Republican, Uncategorized