Comments on: CNN: Bush Plans To Install Inexperienced, Bush Loyalist Clay Johnson At Homeland Security http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:16:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: smitty werbenmanjensen http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4046928 smitty werbenmanjensen Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:51:21 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4046928 Nope, it's not about loyalty to the country or anything, it's about loyalty to George W. Bush. Nope, it’s not about loyalty to the country or anything, it’s about loyalty to George W. Bush.

]]> By: Karim http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4042391 Karim Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:21:46 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4042391 Good grief, why am I not surprised? Good grief, why am I not surprised?

]]> By: Tommie Miller http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041948 Tommie Miller Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:16:07 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041948 Do these string of events remind anyone else of what was evolving in Germany in the thirties? Do these string of events remind anyone else of what was evolving in Germany in the thirties?

]]> By: Leftside Annie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041819 Leftside Annie Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:44:08 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041819 God help us. God help us.

]]> By: loretta http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041646 loretta Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:35:32 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041646 And if you think it's going badly here, please be assured that the same good ol' boy judgement has been deployed to "rebuild & stabilize" Iraq. No wonder they can't get electricity or water--can you just imagine what geniuses he has in posts there? Actually, there are probably none, and it's likely that they aren't even attempting to rebuild for the populace. I imagine the concentration is on the huge, state-of-the-art embassy/base that they're not supposed to be building. And if you think it’s going badly here, please be assured that the same good ol’ boy judgement has been deployed to “rebuild & stabilize” Iraq.
No wonder they can’t get electricity or water–can you just imagine what geniuses he has in posts there? Actually, there are probably none, and it’s likely that they aren’t even attempting to rebuild for the populace. I imagine the concentration is on the huge, state-of-the-art embassy/base that they’re not supposed to be building.

]]> By: Hotel boy http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041428 Hotel boy Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:58:19 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041428 I guess Bush wants to underline his incompetence. I guess Bush wants to underline his incompetence.

]]> By: CheshireCat http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041421 CheshireCat Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:06:13 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041421 Concerned about illegal immigration, unlike Gonzales? Join Americans for Legal Immigration - ALIPAC www.alipac.us Ches Concerned about illegal immigration, unlike Gonzales? Join Americans for Legal Immigration – ALIPAC

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]]> By: Pete http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041413 Pete Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:45:44 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041413 This whole chapter of this president,as well as cohorts incompetence in his administration,is the typical result of what`s going to happen if you have such a mindset,lack of leadership and selfserving cronyism around you. Remember: First class people pick first class people - second class people pick third class people ! This whole chapter of this president,as well as cohorts incompetence in his administration,is the typical result of what`s going to happen if you have such a mindset,lack of leadership and selfserving cronyism around you.

Remember: First class people pick first class people – second class
people pick third class people !

]]> By: Eric http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041396 Eric Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:05:49 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041396 Yeah, this is going to turn out well. Yeah, this is going to turn out well.

]]> By: blogbob http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041395 blogbob Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:05:12 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041395 New in The Washinton Post and Times: Classified Ad: Position Available. Lots of public scrutiny, baby-kissing, holding meetings so that White House Politcal Hacks can tell upper management how they can help the Only True Party in America to continue its reign. Must be able to travel to scheduled conferences in spite of simultaneous Cat-5 hurricanes coming ashore in opposition districts. Must be able to convincingly point fingers at others (prefarably members of the opposition when anything goes wrong. No other direct experience required, just a fanatical devotion to George W. Bush, may he live forever. Free Bush doll included in package. Apply at DHS. New in The Washinton Post and Times: Classified Ad:

Position Available. Lots of public scrutiny, baby-kissing, holding meetings so that White House Politcal Hacks can tell upper management how they can help the Only True Party in America to continue its reign. Must be able to travel to scheduled conferences in spite of simultaneous Cat-5 hurricanes coming ashore in opposition districts. Must be able to convincingly point fingers at others (prefarably members of the opposition when anything goes wrong. No other direct experience required, just a fanatical devotion to George W. Bush, may he live forever. Free Bush doll included in package. Apply at DHS.

]]> By: disgusted at GOP http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4041047 disgusted at GOP Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:26:49 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4041047 I find it laughable that the same crew that routinely attacks women and minorities for alleged racial preferences & as being "unqualified", indulges in promoting such preference daily at the highest levels of governance in America. Bush has a long list of dumb white boys & not so bright girls (ever hear of Arabian Horse Man Michael Brown running FEMA) running our nations Homeland Security and other critical agencies at a time when America needs experts and grown-ups overseeing our security. Clay Johnson running DHS, is like me putting my college sorority sister (who I drank a lot with) in charge of the nation's nuclear power plants. Whatever, this is who we are in America. Dumb, Frat white boys like Bush run the world, and sadly they probably always will. I find it laughable that the same crew that routinely attacks women and minorities for alleged racial preferences & as being “unqualified”, indulges in promoting such preference daily at the highest levels of governance in America. Bush has a long list of dumb white boys & not so bright girls (ever hear of Arabian Horse Man Michael Brown running FEMA) running our nations Homeland Security and other critical agencies at a time when America needs experts and grown-ups overseeing our security. Clay Johnson running DHS, is like me putting my college sorority sister (who I drank a lot with) in charge of the nation’s nuclear power plants. Whatever, this is who we are in America. Dumb, Frat white boys like Bush run the world, and sadly they probably always will.

]]> By: brianS http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4040788 brianS Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:22:50 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4040788 God help us all. I just wonder what local Democratic official Republicans will blame the next time "Homeland Security" fails the American people like they did in Louisiana/Mississippi/Alabama after Katrina. I just feel so safe living in a possible hurricane affected state knowing another Bush crony with zero emergency or homeland security experience is keeping my family safe. God help us all. I just wonder what local Democratic official Republicans will blame the next time “Homeland Security” fails the American people like they did in Louisiana/Mississippi/Alabama after Katrina.

I just feel so safe living in a possible hurricane affected state knowing another Bush crony with zero emergency or homeland security experience is keeping my family safe.

]]> By: CantankerousDave http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4040518 CantankerousDave Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:24:30 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4040518 re #107: No, don't you remember in July when Sara Taylor said, "I took an oath to the President, and I take that oath very seriously"? They serve for the greater glory of their god-king, not the unwashed masses. re #107:

No, don’t you remember in July when Sara Taylor said, “I took an oath to the President, and I take that oath very seriously”? They serve for the greater glory of their god-king, not the unwashed masses.

]]> By: HeartlandLiberal http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4039886 HeartlandLiberal Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:11:44 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4039886 Well, that is understandable. Bush and Cheney operate on the principle that loyalty der Fuehrerprinzip is more important than any oath to defend the Constitution of these United States. Are any of you surprised??? Well, that is understandable. Bush and Cheney operate on the principle that loyalty der Fuehrerprinzip is more important than any oath to defend the Constitution of these United States. Are any of you surprised???

]]> By: Joel http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4039670 Joel Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:46:48 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4039670 why the hell is an accountant heading up the DHS? What a crock. why the hell is an accountant heading up the DHS? What a crock.

]]> By: Sam Thornton http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4039636 Sam Thornton Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:33:23 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4039636 So, Bush is finally elevating his Johnson. Maybe he's trying to send a message. So, Bush is finally elevating his Johnson. Maybe he’s trying to send a message.

]]> By: madcapdreamchaser http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4039585 madcapdreamchaser Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:08:54 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4039585 "I want someone whose primary interest is me — George Bush" Excuse me, but aren't these people supposed to be working for us, you know "we the people"? This is exactly what is wrong with this country now, everyone Bush has hired works for him and not for us. It's time for this to stop. So, Democrats, step up to the plate and do the right thing. Do not allow Bush to install any more cronies in the government. “I want someone whose primary interest is me — George Bush”

Excuse me, but aren’t these people supposed to be working for us, you know “we the people”? This is exactly what is wrong with this country now, everyone Bush has hired works for him and not for us. It’s time for this to stop. So, Democrats, step up to the plate and do the right thing. Do not allow Bush to install any more cronies in the government.

]]> By: esther http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4039579 esther Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:06:31 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4039579 Please everybody fax and write your congress persons and let them know that this is why bush is nominating him. Send them this quote. This must be stopped. For some reason our congress is less informed than we are. It seems to be our duty to inform them. Please everybody fax and write your congress persons and let them know that this is why bush is nominating him. Send them this quote. This must be stopped.

For some reason our congress is less informed than we are. It seems to be our duty to inform them.

]]> By: madcapdreamchaser http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4039574 madcapdreamchaser Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:03:45 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4039574 It's time for the Democrats to step up to the plate and refuse to confirm any more Bush cronies for posts in the Bush government. If they don't, they will not be acting to their own best interests because the American public is sick and tired of Bush politicizing our government. It’s time for the Democrats to step up to the plate and refuse to confirm any more Bush cronies for posts in the Bush government. If they don’t, they will not be acting to their own best interests because the American public is sick and tired of Bush politicizing our government.

]]> By: UpFromTheSkies http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/comment-page-3/#comment-4039552 UpFromTheSkies Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:55:10 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/27/clay-johnson-dhs/#comment-4039552 “I want someone whose primary interest is me — George Bush — and who doesn’t hope to parlay this into something and isn’t trying to curry favor with this one or that one,” Bush told Johnson and his wife, Anne Sewell Johnson, over lunch." Clearly only Bush is allowed to use other people as stepping stones. Only Bush is allowed to parlay a series of failures, including the failure of four businesses into a State Governorship and then the Presidency. That's because Bush of course is a great monkey god and is to be worshipped selflessly and without ulterior motive. A true believer must serve and be prepared to throw his professional life away for the Chimp. “I want someone whose primary interest is me — George Bush — and who doesn’t hope to parlay this into something and isn’t trying to curry favor with this one or that one,” Bush told Johnson and his wife, Anne Sewell Johnson, over lunch.”

Clearly only Bush is allowed to use other people as stepping stones. Only Bush is allowed to parlay a series of failures, including the failure of four businesses into a State Governorship and then the Presidency. That’s because Bush of course is a great monkey god and is to be worshipped selflessly and without ulterior motive. A true believer must serve and be prepared to throw his professional life away for the Chimp.

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