So Close...

Happy protester(?) laughs it up outside the hospice
where Terri Schiavo lies dying of thirst.
His parents must be very proud.

Well, you're almost there assholes. Terri Schiavo's almost dead.

Pretty soon you'll sail into the end zone, then you can spike the ball, do a victory dance, pull your pants down and moon all those damned Christians, right-wingers and pro-lifers, then wipe your ass on the goal post just for spite.

And just think, pretty soon Terri will be in a coma.

"See, I told you she was a vegetable."

Self-fulfilling prophecy, huh?

I must say though, I'll really miss the lively conversation that's been going on at different blogs over the past few days. And I'm not just talking about "leftie" blogs. No, it seems we've finally found some common ground, and the rabid pro-starvation advocates are cooperating in a bi-partisan effort to wish someone dead.

Many of them make excellent points, too. Who could forget these classics:

Stop beating the damn dead horse--it ain't waking up!

I can't wait. Bush is going to get his ass handed to him when she finally kicks it.

Let's hope the Supreme Court will again refuse to hear the case.

Jesus, hopefully soon this thing that should be a PRIVATE MATTER will be off our screens. I'm SICK TO DEATH OF THIS WOMAN.

Why the fascination in prolonging the petri dish phase of Terri's life?

So, once again, congratulations. Not only are you winning, you're doing it with grace and dignity. You should be proud.

By the way, if you think this is the opening statement for yet another Terri Schiavo debate you're in the wrong place. If you're looking for an argument, please get the fuck out, and don't let the door hit you in the ass. I'm sick of arguing with assholes.

 

H/T And Rightly So! for the photo.

Comments

[BrewFan]

I may have to take a vacation from the blogosphere for a few weeks when Terri passes because I'm afraid of what I might say the first time a Richard Bennett crosses my path.

[Carin]

Well, you get an "Amen" from me.

[robin]

Are they winning? Honestly, I don't think so. When I read that Terri's husband had said she needed to go be "with the Lord" like she always wanted, I had to laugh. Yes, she will be--probably soon. But he'll get there eventually, in a different capacity. He will get to stand there and watch while his every secret action, his every thought and motivation are exposed for all creation to see. Then he'll get what he has so magnificently earned.

As for this debate handing President Bush his a**: wishful thinking of political opportunists without a shred of conscience.

[capitano]

Good Peggy Noonan column on what drives the "pull the plug" zealots.

[John from WuzzaDem]

I know what you mean, Brew.

Same to you, Carin. I saw your post this morning.

I don't think they're ultimately winning, Robin, but they certainly do. And they couldn't be happier.

Thanks for the link, capitano.

[Pile On®]

They don't win, but we all lose.

[Preston Taylor Holmes]

I hope the happy protester in the photo above is hideously disabled in a 1-car accident. Then someone can pull the plug on him. But I'm not mean spirited or anything.

[Carlos]

No, they aren't winning. We are all losing.

The moonbats can't connect the dots between Schiavo and the Minnesota school killings. They never could, they never will.

From what I've read and heard on the news, has anyone wondered if the Schindlers' lawyer is on their side or Michael's? I'm no lawyer, but it seems to me that presenting arguements relevant to what was in the special legislation passed by Congress might have crossed that guy's mind, if only briefly.

[John from WuzzaDem]

I'm not a lawyer either, Carlos, so I can't judge the skills of the attorneys who are working pro bono for the Schindlers, but it seems like Michael had plenty of money (intended for Terri's care) to spend on scum like George Felos.

In 2003, Felos said in an interviews that he had received $385,000 so far, and Bushnell, another of his attorneys had received $80,000 by that time.

Now he's crying about being broke, but we have no way of knowing that. I just heard this afternoon that Judge Greer denied a motion from the state to UNSEAL Terri's record, including financial records pertaining the her trust fund.

[Buckley F. Williams]

It is absolutely staggering that some people hate Bush so much that they will cheer an innocent woman's death to try and put a point on their scorecard. When she does die, look for the law of unintended consequences to come into play. I firmly believe that if you conduct your life like the ass-clown in this photo, bad shit will come your way.

[Nick]

Oh this f-er needs to die himself! I volunteer, send me out!!!!

[CJ]

The only thing that keeps me going is believing that God wants us to have this debate and is sacrificing Terri for all of us.

[Andrea Harris]

This is my favorite:

Jesus, hopefully soon this thing that should be a PRIVATE MATTER will be off our screens. I'm SICK TO DEATH OF THIS WOMAN.

I guess being a liberal means not being able to click your "back" button.

[Dogstar]

Well, I guess they have to take what they can get, eh? We got the White House, both sides of Congress and now half a dozen brand-spanking-new mid-East/ex-USSR democracies.

And, by God, they got Terri Schiavo.

So, I guess the score is now something like 10 bajillion to 1.

[Finley]

I'll state the obvious: The Schindler's lawyer, David Gibbs, SUCKS!! George Felos seems to be running circles arond him, don't you think??? The Schindler aren't paying anything for him, so I guess they don't really have a choice! It was quite an uneven match. And why in the world did the Schindler's agree to have Randall Terry as family spokesman???? Really STUPID move!! His reputation here in Fl is that of a domestic terrorist almost. He's got absolutely no credibility with the courts or even the general public,except for the fanatics. Although I think Teri may die on good friday, so that'll give Terry an orgasmic ego!

[Carlos]

Nice thought: in most states the M.E.(coroner) can stop most cases of quick disposal of a body if he/she suspects foul play. There has been enough rumor/discussion of spousal abuse in this case I would imagine the local M.E. could stop the cremation of Terry to demand an autopsy, and if the autopsy showed she died as a result of abuse, then at the least Michael could spend some time in one of the State of Florida's guest houses for punk creeps.

[Carlos]

And another thing. People like the jerk in the picture and judge Greer could be prosecuted as aiding and abetting in the coverup and death in a case of manslaughter.

[Amelia]

Suddenly today a CAT scan is being passed around with various physicians commenting on it. Terri should have been placed in a neutral facility where physicians from both sides could examine her without having to wonder if she has been drugged and if that is even her CAT scan for it could belong to anybody. Nurses have sworn that Terri's records were altered and their notes and additions discarded so is a fake CAT scan out of the question? Being in a facility where the lawyer and husband have total control of her treatment makes even that highly suspect.
But what on earth would it have hurt to have placed her in a facility other than one under the control of one side and allowed both sides access to examine her? No matter the findings, no one is entitled to kill another in this manner but at least we might know the extent of her condition. As it is, she could be drugged before examination or even routinely to give the appearance of being far worse than she is. This could be the CAT scan of anybody for we have only their word for it that it even belongs to her.

I feel like I am trapped in a nightmare! How quickly euthanasia has been sprung on us all. And we know this is just the beginning.

[Steel]

Go see Liberal Larry's take on this ... matter ... scroll down.

[EVA]

I've got a hundred dollars riding on a bet that Terri dies today at 10:47 pm.I'm a local nurse and we started a lottery, who's ever closest to TOD wins. Illegal, no, Tacky, maybe. Any other bets??

[Salt Lick]

EVA, you just reminded me of something I heard years ago in Sunday School:

"Matthew: 27:35 After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice."

You are part of history, dear. "Glad to meet you, hope you've guessed my name."

[Tigger]

EVA, that's just twisted. I can't imagine anyone putting bets on the time that it takes to starve a person to death.

Tacky? I can imagine a variety of adjectives to describe that activity.

Suffice to say, I would never in my life trust my care or the care of my family to a 'nurse' such as yourself.

[Tigger]

ah, EVA, I just noticed the e-mail address you listed.

StarveMePlse@aol.com

THAT is exceptionally witty. And the respect and compassion you show while advocating for the starvation of a helpless woman really is remarkable. I'm guessing that you're a very well rounded individual who's mother would be proud to hold up as a shining example of what your child should become.

On a related note, if I ever pass you in the street and you happen to be on fire I might, MIGHT, consider pissing on you to put you out.

Not sure, but I'll think about it.

After all, I'm all about compassion to.....

[The RaBBiT]

John, I stole the happy protestor photo after linking to you from Ace of Spades HQ, because it goes so well with another photo I posted of 10 year old Gabriel Keys being arrested after trying to provide water to Terri. I'm collecting these in a subfolder that I call 'Carnival of Evil'. I feel like I'm watching a really bad horror movie, and I'm really scared and I want to leave the theater NOW but all the exits are locked.

[Fred]

Please try to remember that there are some of us who disagree with the Schindlers who neither particularly want Terri to die nor agree with the asshat with the sign. Personally, I believe that laws like Florida's that provide an avenue to determine the intent of an incapacitated patient are a good thing. I believe that the process in Florida has been sound, and neither Michael Schiavo nor Judge Greer are murderers. I believe that Gov. Bush, Congress and the President are acting unreasonably out of (perfectly understandable and compassion-driven) emotion. And I believe that it is tragic for everyone involved. All of that makes me very reluctantly take a side.

And for those who argue that the federal court(s) and the Schindlers lawyers have done the wrong thing, please look at the statute - it gives the federal courts jurisdiction "to hear, determine, and render judgment on a suit or claim by or on behalf of Theresa Marie Schiavo for the alleged violation of any right of Theresa Marie Schiavo under the Constitution or laws of the United States". If Congress wanted the court to have jurisdiction to conduct a de novo review of the facts of the state law case concluding that Terri would have wanted the feeding tube removed, it should have said so. The intent of Congress, as shown in the on and off the record comments of those like Tom DeLay, is relevant in determining the intent of an ambiguous statute, but not where the language used is clear. That may seem like lawyers putting process before people, but there is inherent value in a system of laws and not of men. Those who support the Schindlers would do well to focus your anger on state laws and on Congress, which might prevent future cases like this one from turning out the way this one did.

Just my attempt to add my reasonable two cents.

[Jeff H]

Fred, with all due respect, you're a milquetoast. When evil is staring you dead in the face, you either oppose it, or join it. No amount of fence-straddling, "I can see both sides" shit will do anybody a bit of good.

Ask yourself this question:

Will Satan be happier with Terri still alive, or with her dead?

"Choose this day whom you will serve; as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

[Nick]

Well, Terri's final hours are at hand, said her parents and hospice staff. I wonder if this schmuck in the pic will still be smiling when an angry mob beats him to death? Or irony, he's beat to the point he has to live on a feeding tube.

[tee bee]

John, thanks for the thoughtful post. The black-and-white discourse necessary for us to address right and wrong needs the addition of the human color you've afforded, which has been removed from Terri.

After looking at the picture above and thinking how odd the social/ethical/legal climate is, it struck me that in another time this might have gone quite differently. Schiavo would have been portrayed as the wholly questionable opportunist that he is. The family would have regained custody, Terri would have a vastly improved quality of life (which so many ironically cry that only death will provide) and Michael might very well be in jail, or at least on trial for any number of abuses, fraud, and perhaps attempted murder.

Partial hope lies in this being one for the books, and for legal defense to shore up its ability to prevail in similar cases (though I think few will present themselves). I expect it is too much for any real redress to occur, such as the removal of Greer and some sort of citations for the doctors who enabled this torturous murder. But I can hope.

[Rhod]

There are several issues underway in the Schiavo case.
One, or course, is the advancing rot in our culture at large. Another is the malignancy of rule by the courts.

Still another, and the worst by far, is the necrosis in liberalism itself, the morbid decay of this old ad hoc collection of sentiments, prejudices, hopes and ideals into the morbid thing called leftism.

The gruesome existential truth is that leftists no longer takes LIVING seriously, which used to be a considered a dynamic experience, a developing story with intimations of good or bad in the way you practiced it. One wouldn't kill Terri Schiavo for lots of reasons, one of which was the corrupting effect it would have ON THE LIVING.

Over the past forty years, the mental distortions and emotional mutations necessary to rationalize a lot of the lefty list of evolving fetishes...euthanasia, secularism, self-esteem, animal rights, plant rights, environmentalism. abortion on demand at any time, the banishment of discomfort, the ascendance of collectivist thinking...ALL of this diminishes and empties the individual act of living and casually and neutrally lumps it all into what is called Life. It means nothing, and literally now means nothing to leftists. Life is selling hotdogs outside Fenway Park, or the disabled lump of matter in the hospice in Florida. Neither one matters more than another because the word has no parameters, carries no distinctions and is whatever a lefty imagines it to be. Terri's life is bad. Kill it. This is a very bad time for America, and it won't end with the death of this woman.

[Bendito]

Both Bush brothers and like minded congress critters just made it evident that they are not genuinely pro-life or even serious about performing their primary duty.