Happy Birthday, Queen Helen [Thomas]

[blayne]

HELEN THOMAS TURNS 88

The single word that strikes the most fear in the heart of George Bush's press secretaries,, especially when it emanates directly from their own mouths:

"Helen..."

....

You have to give Bush White House press secretaries a bit of credit for some nerve. Their boss doesn't seem to have any, because he won't dare call on Helen

While it took most every member of the White House press corp, years of unquestioned submission to the lies supporting going into an illegal war before they began to rediscover their spine, it was Helen Thomas, one who never lost touch with hers, leading the way; even if, every so often, this president and his spokepeople "forget" to call on her.

....

Thomas has never held back asking a question, but this White House has froze her out like none other. Since Bush doesn't seem to want to go to battle with Helen, j'ever wonder what she might ask if she had the chance?

"I would ask him how he could go to war without cause," she says, obviously at the ready with the question. "How could you go to war without provocation? Of course, that's why he doesn't call on me."
And after the president evaded the question, what would be her followup?

"How could you? Don't you know what war is?"

Nailed, Thomas style.

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And so, thank you, Helen. Thank you for being there for the American people.

Ah, that we could have Helen Thomas around until White Houses stop spinning the truth.

That way, we'd have her forever.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-young/happy-birthday-queen-hele_b_116708.html

Steve Young is an author and blogs at steveyoungonpolitics.com

[elehhhhna]

1. Helen & Obama share a birthday? COOL for both of them!

[solara]

2. It's my birthday too, yeah

Wheeee I am in such wonderful company! Happy New Year Sen Obama!... Happy New Year Ms. Thomas! I am so glad you all were born!


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(Unfortunately Alberto Gonzales also shares this date *ahem*..)

[AzDar]

3. Hells yeah, you are!

Happy Birthday to you all!!:party:

[solara]

4. Wheeeeee!

Thank you - I am really happy today!


The world is changing.. minds are changing.. the Light comes forth after 8 ( and more) years of darkness! YES!


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[lisa58]

11. Happy Birthday solara - it's my birthday too!

I knew about Helen and Obama - didn't know about Gonzales - he doesn't really fit the Leo profile, does he?

[elehhhhna]

14. sure G fits the Leo profile --

he has lots of thick luxurious hair. But that's where the alignment w/ Leo ends.

IIRC Abu Gonzales is a Leo/Sun with Fuckwit rising.

[solara]

21. You are not only very funny elehhhhna... but perceptive as well....I love it!

Fuckwit rising with Loser moon ...........yeah



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[solara]

16. Happy Happy New Year lisa58!!

Alberto Gonzales is an 'afflicted' leo... I think his planets must be all crazy..

But, I hope you have a wonderful day!!


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[elehhhhna]

13. Then u r supercool, also! Question --

I'm leo rising -- can I be in the club?

[solara]

22. Sure! Your rising sign influences how others see you anyway.. so welcome!!

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[greenbriar]

5. happy birthday

Ms. Thomas

[Maat]

6. Happy Birthday, Ms. Helen!

You have meant so much to my family!

Healing energy headed your way!

May you have many more b-days!

[Flying Dream Blues]

7. Happy Birthday...you are loved and treasured by so many. nt

[SeattleGirl]

8. Happy Birthday, Ms. Thomas!

[lisa58]

9. Happy Birthday Helen

[roguevalley]

10. Happy Birthday, Helen. We love you so much. Be well.

[horseshoecrab]

12. Happy Birthday!!!

Dear Helen,

Happy Birthday!

You are treasured by all who search for truth.

Love and all good wishes to you on your birthday and every day!

horseshoecrab

[malaise]

15. Happy Birthday Helen Thomas

You are loved.

[FedoraLV]

17. Happy Birthday!

May you always strike fear in Colbert!

(And his non-parody counterparts.)

-FedoraLV

[Mind_your_head]

18. Happiest of Birthdays to you Helen!

You're a national treasure. Thank you for all of your many years of good, heartfelt work! :hug:

Wishing you Peace too :-),
M_Y_H

[Lugnut]

19. Happy birthday Ms Thomas!

:party: :patriot:

[tbyg52]

20. Happy birthday, and thank you! nt

[Pastiche423]

23. Have a great eighty eight!

:party: :party:

[samsingh]

24. Happy Birthday Helen.

[ColbertWatcher]

25. Happy Birthday Helen!

[Hekate]

26. Happy b'day Helen. I long to see you sitting in the Press Box when Pres. Obama is inaugurated...

I want you to be in the front row at President Obama's first press conference, and asking the first question. :toast:

Hekate

[uppityperson]

27. Happy birthday Helen and thank you for all you do!

[Triana]

28. Happy Belated Birthday Ms. Helen Thomas!

We LOVE you!

[janet118]

29. !!!!!! HELEN !!!!!!

:loveya: :hi: :loveya: :hi: :loveya: :hi: :loveya: :hi: :loveya: :hi: :loveya:

[ensho]

30. how nice, I'm a Leo too. Happy Birthday Helen

nt