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July 22, 2006 at 04:41:02

Part-Time Bush Principles

by Walter Brasch Page 2 of 2 page(s)

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He would not have disregarded the ubiquitous warnings from the scientific community about global warming and the multitudinous pleas to preserve and defend the environment. He would not have placed political cronies into senior administrative positions in the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and then cut that agency's funding for disaster response. He would not have diverted funds for disaster relief, and cut back on health and welfare needs.

If he believed in "morals," he would have cut all ties with his good buddy, "Kenny Boy" Lay, whose company cheated thousands of employees out of their pensions, while the executives were living in luxury.

If the President of the United States was concerned about "morals" and the "sanctity of life," he would have condemned hunting and the gun lobby that was one of the primary contributors to his political campaigns. He would have condemned the spurious and vicious attacks upon Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in the 2000 primary contest, and the Swift Boat attacks upon Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) in the 2004 general election.

There is a lot that the President of the United States could do to prove he is a moral leader, one who believes in the sanctity of life. But, his record, not his rhetoric, shows otherwise.

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Walter Brasch is an award-winning journalist and university professor. His current books are America's Unpatriotic Acts: The Federal Government's Violation of Constitutional and Civil Rights, and 'Unacceptable': The Federal response to Hurricane Katrina, both available at amazon.com, borders.com and most major on-line bookstores.

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Teresa Simon-Noble is a computer activist for peace. She is a former mental health clinician. A poet and a freelance writer. Her work has been published in several online publications.
teresa simon-nobleTeresa Simon-Noble is a computer activist for peace. She is a former mental health clinician. A poet and a freelance writer. Her work has been published in several online publications.

the bush, "bleats".

never believe that which bleats out of a bush's mouth. always listen to what comes out of their dictatorial iron hands or will.

by teresa simon-noble (56 articles, 17 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 81 comments) on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 12:04:03 PM

Registered voter in West Chester, Ohio
sbakerRegistered voter in West Chester, Ohio

easy there trigger

Easy to blame Bush for......everything isn't it. If only he hadn't been elected, but he was. You know he caused Katrina don't you? And the tsunami in Asia, all W's fault. You can even blame him for the 2 new Supreme Court justices. What a court! I bet you can't wait for Ginsburg to leave. I wonder if Hannity is available?

by sbaker (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 127 comments) on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 12:35:09 PM

Walter Brasch is an award-winning journalist and university professor. His current books are America's Unpatriotic Acts: The Federal Government's Violation of Constitutional and Civil Rights, and 'Unacceptable': The Federal response to Hurricane Katrina, both available at amazon.com, borders.com and most major on-line bookstores.
BraschWalter Brasch is an award-winning journalist and university professor. His current books are America's Unpatriotic Acts: The Federal Government's Violation of Constitutional and Civil Rights, and 'Unacceptable': The Federal response to Hurricane Katrina, both available at amazon.com, borders.com and most major on-line bookstores.

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Please re-read the column. I believe you didn't read it. Or at least you didn't understand it. Let's try this again. We blame Bush for a lack of morals and for a failure to promote the sanctity of life in -- well -- just about every part of his administration. And, if you'll read my book about the Katrina response ('Unacceptable': The Federal response to Hurricane Katrina), you'll better understand how his policies helped bring about not the disaster itself but the problems that led to greater human suffering. You can also read my book about the PATRIOT Act (America's Unpatriotic Acts) to learn more how his policies have reduced Americans' civil liberties, while NOT reducing the level of terrorism. (And, in case you think it's just a liberal conspiracy, also opposing President Bush are Newt Gingrich, "Butch" Otter, Grover Norquist, Bob Barr, and William F. Buckley, all of whom believe he has sold out his conservative ideals.) --walt brasch

by Brasch (63 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 48 comments) on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 1:46:15 PM