Mark Steyn - Old U.S.S.R. made Old Europe look new

[Toad]

I like reading Mark Steyn. He always has substance and he is funny. Hard to find that in a columnist these days.

Old U.S.S.R. made Old Europe look new

This seems to suit the Democrats. The only energy displayed by Nancy Pelosi was the spectacular leap to her feet within a nano-second of the president mentioning Darfur. Up went Madam Speaker and the entire Democratic caucus like enthusiastic loons on a gameshow. Darfur! We're all in favor of Darfur. People are being murdered! Hundreds of thousands! We oughtta do something! Like, er, jump up and down when it's mentioned in a speech. And, er, call for the international community to mobilize. Maybe one of those leathery old '60s rockers could organize an all-star concert or something. If Darfur were indeed a game show, the Sudanese would quickly discover it's one of those ones where you come on down to discover you've missed out on all the big prizes but you're not going away empty-handed: No, sir, here's your very own SAVE DARFUR! T-shirt autographed by Nancy Pelosi and George Clooney.

Darfur is an apt symbol of early 21st century liberalism: What matters is that you urge action rather than take any. On Iraq, meanwhile, the president declared: "Let us find our resolve, and turn events toward victory." And the Dems sat on their hands.

How true is that?

I have this feeling though that Steyn appeals more to conservatives than liberals. Nonetheless, I find his observations funny and accurate. I wish he would write more stuff!

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I demand that the people of Darfur treat each other like civilized humans.

There, do I get a cookie

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Phil Oakes had a song, "Love Me I'm a Liberal" which I think is apt.

Of course, Republican's should cower in shame over what's transpired since 1964.  Especially over the last 20 years more than since '64 though.

I read an interesting little essay on Real Clear Politics' website where the author states real conservatives have yet to have candidate.



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