7.31.2004
I admitted a while back that I thought handing over 'sovereignty' 2 days ahead of scheduled was clever. Now that's IF it was Bush's idea, I suppose there is some credit due. But as I illustrated, sovereignty is just a word....it means nothing.
Molly Ivins:
Nice to see President W. employing the tactic Texans got so familiar with under Governor W.: the "Gee, I'm really for it, but I can't be bothered to expend one iota of political energy trying to help it pass." (He uses the reverse ploy by announcing he opposes something he can't be bothered to spend an iota of energy on.)
This is the game Bush is playing on the assault weapons ban, which he officially favors renewing (soccer mom vote there), but -- surprise! -- since he won't do anything to get it renewed it will be allowed to lapse (NRA vote there). Just what we need in this country, more automatic assault rifles.
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Ivins shows how its very hard to factually agree or disagree with Dubya. The facts are misconstrued and distorted constantly. To me, supporting Dubya for his policies/issues/doctrines, requires almost a leap of faith.... due to the conflicting information we receive.
George Bush lied to the nation for personal gain.
R's would say... "its not lying if he didn't KNOW he was lying"
Delusional?
I'm sorry, but any intelligence that pointed toward 'immediate threat' was completely and totally fabricated by parties that stood to gain personally, politically, and socially from war.
Those are the conclusions I have drawn.
In fact, I invite anyone to show me something good Dubya has done that I cannot refute.
Molly Ivins:
Nice to see President W. employing the tactic Texans got so familiar with under Governor W.: the "Gee, I'm really for it, but I can't be bothered to expend one iota of political energy trying to help it pass." (He uses the reverse ploy by announcing he opposes something he can't be bothered to spend an iota of energy on.)
This is the game Bush is playing on the assault weapons ban, which he officially favors renewing (soccer mom vote there), but -- surprise! -- since he won't do anything to get it renewed it will be allowed to lapse (NRA vote there). Just what we need in this country, more automatic assault rifles.
....
Ivins shows how its very hard to factually agree or disagree with Dubya. The facts are misconstrued and distorted constantly. To me, supporting Dubya for his policies/issues/doctrines, requires almost a leap of faith.... due to the conflicting information we receive.
George Bush lied to the nation for personal gain.
R's would say... "its not lying if he didn't KNOW he was lying"
Delusional?
I'm sorry, but any intelligence that pointed toward 'immediate threat' was completely and totally fabricated by parties that stood to gain personally, politically, and socially from war.
Those are the conclusions I have drawn.
In fact, I invite anyone to show me something good Dubya has done that I cannot refute.
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