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zipplewrath

(16,698 posts)
38. There's been no down side for anyone involved in this mess.
Mon Feb 2, 2015, 02:38 PM
Feb 2015
“Well, you know, when I first arrived in the Senate that first year,” Obama said, “we had a situation surrounding Terri Schiavo. And I remember how we adjourned with a unanimous agreement that eventually allowed Congress to interject itself into that decision-making process of the families.

“It wasn’t something I was comfortable with, but it was not something I stood on the floor and stopped. And I think that was a mistake, and I think the American people understood that was a mistake. And as a constitutional law professor, I knew better.”

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The governor also heard from people like Rick Warren. “On behalf of everyone who truly understood the issues, thank you for doing all you could for Terri Schiavo,” the evangelical megachurch pastor and author of the bestselling book The Purpose Driven Life wrote to Bush in an email. “It’s a sad ending but you lead the right side with courage and conviction. I’m proud to call you my friend.”

“Thank you so much,” Bush responded. “You have lifted my spirits.”


Rick Warren???? How do I know that name??????

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:( shenmue Jan 2015 #1
Terri Schiavo was kept alive through MEDICAID Midnight Writer Jan 2015 #2
..... madfloridian Jan 2015 #4
and that's an insult to whores. ND-Dem Jan 2015 #5
What a nightmare for Michael Schiavo. n/t FourScore Jan 2015 #3
And then for Jeb to start a criminal investigation into Michael S...unconscionable. madfloridian Jan 2015 #6
And he wants even more power. brer cat Jan 2015 #9
Yep. Warren DeMontague Jan 2015 #7
"Reason" magazine is a Koch product. Dont call me Shirley Jan 2015 #26
I thought the Kochs only made things you wipe your ass with. valerief Jan 2015 #27
yeah, fuck the guy in the wheelchair who got a 25 year prison sentence Warren DeMontague Jan 2015 #33
So you think it was a good idea to put Richard Paey in prison for 25 years Warren DeMontague Jan 2015 #32
Nope, his sentence is wrong. Christ should pardon. And it's not even legal to have MMJ in FL. Dont call me Shirley Feb 2015 #36
I think Paey did get pardoned, eventually. Warren DeMontague Feb 2015 #37
Let's don't forget this. How could Jeb Bush have been so nasty about this. JDPriestly Jan 2015 #8
Assuming he runs, I think it is important for those of us who supported Michael Schiavo davidpdx Jan 2015 #10
“He may be wrong about something, but he knows what he believes.” Oh God, he's W's brother all right Hekate Jan 2015 #11
That screamed out to me also. Chemisse Jan 2015 #12
There are no sensible, intellegent Bushes. smirkymonkey Feb 2015 #40
Yes, I believe Jeb has a cruel streak in him. madfloridian Jan 2015 #16
This entire article is incredible. Raine1967 Jan 2015 #13
It was like a 3 ring circus led by our then governor, Jeb. It was a farce. madfloridian Jan 2015 #14
Excellent. I will be eagerly awaiting them. Raine1967 Jan 2015 #18
k&r Starry Messenger Jan 2015 #15
R#30 & K. The SCHIAVO affair was about as big for me as Coup-2000, disgraceful n/t UTUSN Jan 2015 #17
Remember the protestors chanting and taping their mouths? madfloridian Jan 2015 #19
our senator, the not-so-esteemed bill frist made his famous video diagnosis of ms schiavo spanone Jan 2015 #21
Found the video of Frist. Unbelievable. madfloridian Jan 2015 #24
his family sent him to the senate to watch over their healthcare industry. spanone Jan 2015 #25
Very similar to the attitude of right-wingers toward abortion. They decide what is best for others. yardwork Jan 2015 #30
Yes, well, Batshit Bachmann... 3catwoman3 Feb 2015 #34
no shrubbery, ever again spanone Jan 2015 #20
Jeb Bush must never, ever be president.. mountain grammy Jan 2015 #22
“odd,” “bizarre”—“personal.” LiberalAndProud Jan 2015 #23
NOT presidential. Rather, criminal behavior. Horrifying behavior. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2015 #28
We Need To Keep Talking About This Liberal_Dog Jan 2015 #29
The two ways to beat Jebbie. roamer65 Jan 2015 #31
Beezeljeb Blue Owl Feb 2015 #35
There's been no down side for anyone involved in this mess. zipplewrath Feb 2015 #38
The same Rick Warren who committed egregious human rights violations in Uganda? Initech Feb 2015 #42
Like I say, no down side zipplewrath Feb 2015 #43
True. Side with the pro lifers and you won't suffer any punishment. Initech Feb 2015 #44
This still boils my blood 47of74 Feb 2015 #39
I still to this day wonder why Jeb Bush wasn't impeached for that. Initech Feb 2015 #41
On TV all day all night. Remember the mouths taped with red? madfloridian Feb 2015 #45
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