ladyapple27: (Default)
2009-07-07 11:27 pm
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A blast from the past


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/1392791.stm

"I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straight forward and trustworthy and we had a very good dialogue. I was able to get a sense of his soul."  Oh, did you now, Mr. Bush? Didn't you see anything conniving and dangerous in there?

The Russian reaction to Obama's visit proves just how badly Bush misjudged Putin. The Russians have fallen under Putin's spell and have no respect-or use-for the U.S.  

ladyapple27: (Default)
2009-07-04 07:31 pm
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We were lucky to have him.


It's the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's "luckiest man alive" speech. The 4th of July is the perfect time to remember a humble, courageous American icon.

I cry every time I hear that speech.