Does anyone have a problem with what Jay Leno said? Sorry, this is kind of long but worth the read.?

you were right about the long read and being worth it. i don't care who said but it should make people think and realize that we are so blessed here.

yes it is a citizens right to criticize but it should be real criticism based on what has happened to them and their lives. has this leadership done anything to you personally or are you just parroting the talking head's points that you admire.

being a student of history, we have faced many dark days but these days, so many fail to realize or acknowledge that we are at war and war is a nasty business. Lincoln faced many of these same criticisms and more during his term in office. it takes time for history to evaluate a presidency and how effect it was. i won't be here then ,but i think time will state the Bush was the man of the time.

you made me think and that is good. the hate mongers won't change their opinions and there is nothing to be done about that. many of the post show this. they rather point out errors than comment on the message itself.

You may have the best parents in the world, that bought you everything you ever needed since you were a child. Loved you, offered you comfort, security, a future. You have the perfect life. And then you realize that your parents cheated on each other ... or your dad's money comes from scams or lies or mob affiliated. Now how would you feel? if you are a selfish egocentric ignorant looser you won't give a crap ... if you are a hard working intelligent person you would be devastated for you had invested all your hopes and love in those two. The American people ARE that child who has been robbed, lied to, manipulated behind false truth and make belief. THAT is what the 2/3 are fed up with. You can bring as much happiness and sunshine in ones life, if it is fake or from a rotten source, it is worthless. On that instance, Jay Leno can talk ... he has a secured job that pays him millions, he is set for at least 2 or 3 generations after him, he CAN afford health insurance, a safe brand new car, a home paid off the day he signs the contract, He doesn't have credit card debts, or medical bills up to the ceiling and if he gets fired he gets hired in the very next hour. I love when words of comfort come from someone who simply has it all.

But considering that most of the media in America is either partially owned and/or controlled by the government and the big thugs in DC that bought their friendships and influence are the ones limiting what should be broadcast to us, there really is no wonder 2/3 of America is unhappy with their current situation.

It's not that we're unappreciative. It's that what we're fed is exactly what fuels what we don't want - war.

And then war DOES happen, and we name it something else, like the "fight against terrorism" so "if you're not with us, you're with them." And then people are forced to believe in these synonymous phrases because it gives them a sense of security in knowing we are on the "right" side of good and evil and that the government is fully behind protecting us. Except again it goes back to the media.

Think about it, and reflect on the question, "What is TRUTH?" The fact that Jay Leno assumed that what is printed in Newsweek is the truth is his first error. Media nowadays should be questioned. Polls and surveys are always accurate... but are they always CORRECT? As in what are the variables measured? are they comprehensive or suitable? and how are they measured? People almost always forget about these important factors.

Just because you read it in a paper or heard it on tv doesn't mean it is true. While I agree the country may be unhappy with the direction lead by our President. As a daughter of a serviceman I believe you stand behind your country and your President. I do not believe we are that unhappy overall. By the way , ever ask yourself, Who are these people? I know nobody came and asked me, I am very happy. I feel things can always be worst. The media is very biased that is why I don' pay attenton to it anymore. I'd still rather live here than anywhere else on Earth.

Wow! You have almost written an essay dude!

We live in a democracy. Its our right to question how effective we see our government. Sure we are lucky that we dont have the problems of many "Third World" nations have such as poverty and lack of sanitation, and good clean drinking water.

But lets face it - we all want a better tommorrow - a 'Perfect World'.

I understand your support for the President - and thats fantastic. But would you be saying the same thing if it was a democrat president?

Also - Jay Leno is a commedian. He is not meant to be taken seriously. He is just putting out his own views and using community feeling that the President is not doing a good job.

Your patriotism is fantastic. But dont worry - in 2 more years it will be your turn to ***** about how bad the President is.

That was really good and I was blessed to have read it, however I find it hard to believe that Jay Leno wrote it.

Jay Leno along with David Letterman, I had to stop watching because of the constant negativity and attacks upon President Bush. I just can't imagine that he actually said something positive.

Go figure.

I agree that things are far better in this country than others. Jay Leno was just making a joke like he always does. But I like the fact that he and his joke writers are also careful to make fun of democrats and libs too.

This entire speech has been debunked

snopes.com revealed that someone else wrote this and it was coincidence that the same week Jay Leno made a similar speech. Same thought just shorter and funnier.

It is a very insightful piece though too bad most people discount it as crazy conservative banter

Some of it rings true, but it's so easy for a rich talk show host to say, "tisk, tisk" to the American public. He makes money off of Mass Media, so he doesn't have anything to really be unhappy with.

I do agree that Americans are pretty spoiled and ungrateful.

Before attributing something to someone, it is best to add citations. Jay Leno didn't write this, and I would be interested to know how you came to the conclusion that he did. I would be willing to bet he would, too.

Be that as it may, this article suggests we should never question our leaders or their motives because we have what everyone on Earth should have? Specious reasoning, at best.

No one loves this country more than I. I have very high expectations of it and its leaders and the example we show the world. I wish that were the case for all Americans.