*Jay Leno on President Bush (Surprising)
"
> No matter what your political convictions are this is
> eye opener.
>
> Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often
> see....
>
> 'As most of you know I am not a President Bush fan, nor
> have I ever been, but this is not about Bush, it is
> about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the mark.
>
> The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came
> across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must
> be true given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges
> that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction
> the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is
> unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence
> 2/3 of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change. So
> being the knuckle d ragger I am, I started thinking, 'What
> are we so unhappy about?'
>
> Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a
> day, 7 Days a week?
>
> Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in
> the summer and heating in the winter?
>
> Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have
> a job?
>
> Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any
> time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen
> in the last year?
>
> Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and trucks from the
> Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present
> identification papers as we move through each state?
>
> Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would
> find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?
>
> I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine
> from around the world is just not good enough either.
>
> Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers
> show up and provide services to help all and even send a
> helicopter to take you to the hospital.
>
> Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own
> a home.
>
> You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case
> of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments
> and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames, thus
> saving you, your family, and your belongings.
>
> Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen
> TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a
> gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your
> family against attack or loss.
>
> This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or
> militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where
> 90% of teenagers own cell phones and computers.
>
> How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms
> we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?
>
> Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy.
>
> Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the
> world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S. , yet
> has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are.
> The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but
> complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about
> the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.
>
> I know, I know. What about the president who took us into war
> and has no plan to get us out? The president who has a measly
> 31 percent appro val rating? Is this the same president who
> guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president that
> cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the
> same guy who has been called every name in the book for
> succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from
> terrorist attacks? The commander-in- chief of an all-volunteer
> army that is out there defending you and me?
>
> Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show?
> Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you
> couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good
> things and be glad? Think about it......are you upset at the
> President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is
> it because the 'Media'told you he was failing to kiss your sorry
> ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it.
>
> The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to
> serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom.
> There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have
> to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either
> a 'general' discharge, an other-than-honorable' discharge or,
> worst case scenario, a'dishonorable' discharge after a few
> days in the brig.
>
> So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69
> percent of Americans?
>
> Say what you want but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds
> it leads and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will
> watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch
> kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this
> and media outlets are for-profit corporations.
>
> They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend
> their actions by 'justify ing' them in one way or another.
> Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson
> to write a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did
> he would have done it this way......Insane!
>
> Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times
> for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for
> all we have as country. There is exponentially more good than
> bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and
> should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful
> and appreciative.' 'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of
> control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up
> the country from one end to another, and with the threat of
> bird flu and terrorist attacks, 'Are we sure this is a good time
> to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?''
>
> Jay Leno
"
> No matter what your political convictions are this is
> eye opener.
>
> Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often
> see....
>
> 'As most of you know I am not a President Bush fan, nor
> have I ever been, but this is not about Bush, it is
> about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the mark.
>
> The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came
> across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must
> be true given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges
> that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction
> the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is
> unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence
> 2/3 of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change. So
> being the knuckle d ragger I am, I started thinking, 'What
> are we so unhappy about?'
>
> Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a
> day, 7 Days a week?
>
> Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in
> the summer and heating in the winter?
>
> Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have
> a job?
>
> Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any
> time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen
> in the last year?
>
> Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and trucks from the
> Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present
> identification papers as we move through each state?
>
> Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would
> find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?
>
> I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine
> from around the world is just not good enough either.
>
> Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers
> show up and provide services to help all and even send a
> helicopter to take you to the hospital.
>
> Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own
> a home.
>
> You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case
> of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments
> and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames, thus
> saving you, your family, and your belongings.
>
> Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen
> TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a
> gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your
> family against attack or loss.
>
> This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or
> militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where
> 90% of teenagers own cell phones and computers.
>
> How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms
> we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?
>
> Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy.
>
> Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the
> world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S. , yet
> has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are.
> The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but
> complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about
> the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.
>
> I know, I know. What about the president who took us into war
> and has no plan to get us out? The president who has a measly
> 31 percent appro val rating? Is this the same president who
> guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president that
> cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the
> same guy who has been called every name in the book for
> succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from
> terrorist attacks? The commander-in- chief of an all-volunteer
> army that is out there defending you and me?
>
> Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show?
> Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you
> couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good
> things and be glad? Think about it......are you upset at the
> President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is
> it because the 'Media'told you he was failing to kiss your sorry
> ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it.
>
> The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to
> serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom.
> There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have
> to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either
> a 'general' discharge, an other-than-honorable' discharge or,
> worst case scenario, a'dishonorable' discharge after a few
> days in the brig.
>
> So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69
> percent of Americans?
>
> Say what you want but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds
> it leads and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will
> watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch
> kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this
> and media outlets are for-profit corporations.
>
> They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend
> their actions by 'justify ing' them in one way or another.
> Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson
> to write a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did
> he would have done it this way......Insane!
>
> Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times
> for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for
> all we have as country. There is exponentially more good than
> bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and
> should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful
> and appreciative.' 'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of
> control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up
> the country from one end to another, and with the threat of
> bird flu and terrorist attacks, 'Are we sure this is a good time
> to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?''
>
> Jay Leno
"
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