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Heckling Sounds

E.L. Doctorow free-speeched. Plus: Monarchical America. L’Affaire Chalabi. Left-lane leaners. Plus more, including a Chicago francophile.
p> DOCTOROW'S MEDICINE br> Re: George Neumayr's The Heckler Heckled : /p> p>The problem with liberals of E.L. Doctorow's ilk is that they are too full of themselves and their perverted sense of righteousness. I witnessed a similar occurrence at our recent graduate commencement ceremony. But unlike Hofstra, we were honored to have President George W. Bush speak to our graduating seniors. Instead of boos, there were 30 minutes of nearly the entire assembly cheering and giving standing ovations and not just to the President, but to the subjects of his inspirational speech...the parents, the graduates, and the many men and women sacrificing for our country. Hundreds left early to line the street and catch a glimpse of the motorcade. The Democrats need to wake up and realize that today's youth are not inspired by their constant negativism. br> -- Michael J. Kearns br> Louisiana State University br> Baton Rouge, Louisiana /p>

Among other interesting observations, you made one that the Bush team could develop into a campaign sound bite, such as:

p>"The same people who accused Ronald Reagan of lying about Communism are now accusing George Bush of lying about Islamic terrorism. Vote for the party that has consistently defended America's interests and freedom: Republican." br> --
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