Roundup and Commentary - 6/18/09

"I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality." - George Washington

Blog Post:

Wingnuts & Moonbats: Remember when I was talking about chickenhawks?

Commentary:

The right to protest vs the wisdom of doing so, partisanship:
Wingnuts & Moonbats: Video from the Fire Dave rally

That's what he (Bill Maher) said:
The Blue Voice: What a serious commentator... - repsac3 | 06.18.09 - 5:59 am (See: "wish I wrote that" section, below)

People have to fight for the government they want, themselves. (We can help, but we can't do it for them.):
PoliGazette - Why Iranians are Still in the Streets

"Talking with the leaders of a given country (with/without preconditions) is one thing. Knowing who those leaders are and aren't, and only bestowing the legitimacy that comes with US recognition onto the actual leaders, rather than to anyone with the ability to stage a semi-successful electoral coup, is another."
American Power: Obama: "Diplomacy With Iran Without Preconditions"

"Not recognizing Ahmadinejad (or Moussavi) until Iran recognizes one of them, has nothing whatsoever to do with potentially meeting with the leaders of certain countries, with or without preconditions.":
American Power: Sullivan Waffles! Take Iran Recognition "One Day at a Time"

"Dana asks the right question though (for which I have no good answer.): "Why is it that the only people who want to get married these days are homosexuals?"':
American Power: Why Do We Still Insist on Marriage?

Ratings & "the demo," Tex Antoine, Olive Garden doesn't want my business:
Immoderate Monk or (Don Surber - Conan thumps Letterman)

Wish I Wrote That:

Retired Lt. Col. Ralph Peters sez: "Compared to our enemies, Americans are pussies":
The Blue Voice: WHAT A SERIOUS COMMENTATOR (AND MCCAIN ADVISER) SAYS ABOUT AMERICANS AND WAR (Ok... Not in those exact words...)