In almost any game there is always a winner and loser, except for those rare times the game your playing allows for a draw of some sort. Even a coin has been known to land on it's side from time to time, but in the end there always seems to be the struggle of man to want to turn everything he does into some sort of a game.
Take a look at the movement of combining modern warfare with the video game industry and it's all to obvious that we've come a long way towards turning even the most hated of things into something possibly even fun.
But what's so fun about life now that we have experienced the single largest drop in the stock market's history? Well, I am sure that even on this day, there were winners and losers.
You wouldn't know it from watching the TV though as the pundits told us we had just lost over a trillion dollars. You also probably don't know that during these historic economic times, some are treating this like it's just like a game. Unfortunately, there are millions of us who have no idea there is even a game being played, so it's all on us.
It's called the game of economic redistribution where your money goes into the hands of the wealthy elite. Some have called it "trickle down", but in effect its more like "evaporate up".
The longstanding argument is that if you give all the perks to the top one or two percent of us, then they will in turn provide more for us in terms of job creation, etc. But in all these years the American taxpayer has seen jobs leave our country, and other ones being given away here at home. Of course many of these breaks still don't keep our industries from collapsing either, so the majority of us have yet to see any benefit from this unique economic model.
Now we are being asked to bail them out? And when we do, it's our money being lost in the markets? Seems like even if we win, we will lose this one.
It's a little ironic that Bush Co has given us all appeasement money after the first election and earlier this year, but in his last days will ask for it all back plus plenty of interest.
Who made up these rules anyway?
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Saturday, November 13, 2004
November's Bitter Pill
What will happen in the next four year's with the Bush factor at the helm of American politics?
I was just considering this recently as a friend of mine had asked me last night when I stumbled upon one of my older blogs. The frightening thing is that parts of that post are already ringing true as the reference to the Artic National Wildlife piece shows.
Upon further reflection though, there are probably a few things I may have left out, or overlooked. November's bitter pill is more than just something hard to swallow for us anymore. Worldwide attention to the U.S. election has never been so great, indicating the true impact this presidency has had in the last four years, not only in this country, but in virtually every corner of the globe.
Other developing countries, especially emerging democracies in eastern Europe see our election as justification for rigging their own. Sure you can call it a democracy, but it certainly doesn't look like one. The once pristine image of American Democracy is fading in the eyes of the world and people are understanding that you can still rig elections to maintain power.
The divided EU, whose economy and currency continue to gain momentum since November, will tear at the heart of the NATO alliance, and between eastern and western Europe. The imperial nations of the past can once again resume their colonial land-grabs in developing countries rich in natural resources. Tension across the Atlantic will only continue to weaken the U.S. as Europe will be seen as the more stable bet worldwide.
Powell's resignation signals a more conservative direction for American interests worldwide. Make no mistake, Condi Rice will be what Colin could never be; George W.'s yes man, or woman. This pattern of replacing moderate conservatives throughout the administration will just further divide our nation and those whom we come into contact with in the next four years.
This leaves just two possible scenarios for the international community. Complete subordination, or a combined resilient response to our contempt of the modern global community.
American's could soon be tried for War Crimes by an international court. "In recent months, there have been other indications that the international community is taking a harder line toward U.S. behavior.
At last July's Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, a resolution was passed condemning the use of torture in the U.S.-led global war on terrorism. The assembly called on all participating states to follow international commitments laid out in the Geneva Conventions and the UN Convention Against Torture.
Around the same time, the UN Security Council refused to extend the exemption from prosecution in the International Criminal Court for U.S. forces. Previously, U.S. forces were left exempt from prosecution in any UN-authorized mission. But after the torture scandal at Abu Ghraib prison, the UN Security Council let the exemption lapse, despite heavy lobbying by the United States.
Also in July, the International Court of Justice ruled that the wall being built by Israel and supported by the U.S. violates international law because it cuts into Palestinian land as determined by the 1967 borders between Israel and Palestine.
Perhaps seeking to capitalize on the momentum of the ICJ ruling on the Israeli wall, a group of 41 British members of parliament sent a letter to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on July 20, asking him to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on whether the war on Iraq was legal.
Hungary, Poland, and even England are beginning to turn away from us. Not just in terms of military support but also politically. The United States will continue to erode its respect to the rest of the world and stand even more isolated.
This general anti-American feeling will continue to spread into the commercial markets eventually lowering the dollar with respect the the Yen and Euro making it more difficult to repay even the interest on our national debt. The significance of this effect on the stock market could only be replaced with the privatization of Social Security.
But I wouldn't expect the EU to be very divided for long. Eastern-block nations will quickly seek to align themselves with their stronger neighbors politically. In fact, I would suspect that virtually the only nation to continue its full-support of US foreign policy would be Israel.
"Exactly how international relations will play out over the next four years may not be easy to predict. But it is clear that many nations won't tolerate what many consider the continued lawlessness of the United States. "
I was just considering this recently as a friend of mine had asked me last night when I stumbled upon one of my older blogs. The frightening thing is that parts of that post are already ringing true as the reference to the Artic National Wildlife piece shows.
Upon further reflection though, there are probably a few things I may have left out, or overlooked. November's bitter pill is more than just something hard to swallow for us anymore. Worldwide attention to the U.S. election has never been so great, indicating the true impact this presidency has had in the last four years, not only in this country, but in virtually every corner of the globe.
Other developing countries, especially emerging democracies in eastern Europe see our election as justification for rigging their own. Sure you can call it a democracy, but it certainly doesn't look like one. The once pristine image of American Democracy is fading in the eyes of the world and people are understanding that you can still rig elections to maintain power.
The divided EU, whose economy and currency continue to gain momentum since November, will tear at the heart of the NATO alliance, and between eastern and western Europe. The imperial nations of the past can once again resume their colonial land-grabs in developing countries rich in natural resources. Tension across the Atlantic will only continue to weaken the U.S. as Europe will be seen as the more stable bet worldwide.
Powell's resignation signals a more conservative direction for American interests worldwide. Make no mistake, Condi Rice will be what Colin could never be; George W.'s yes man, or woman. This pattern of replacing moderate conservatives throughout the administration will just further divide our nation and those whom we come into contact with in the next four years.
This leaves just two possible scenarios for the international community. Complete subordination, or a combined resilient response to our contempt of the modern global community.
American's could soon be tried for War Crimes by an international court. "In recent months, there have been other indications that the international community is taking a harder line toward U.S. behavior.
At last July's Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, a resolution was passed condemning the use of torture in the U.S.-led global war on terrorism. The assembly called on all participating states to follow international commitments laid out in the Geneva Conventions and the UN Convention Against Torture.
Around the same time, the UN Security Council refused to extend the exemption from prosecution in the International Criminal Court for U.S. forces. Previously, U.S. forces were left exempt from prosecution in any UN-authorized mission. But after the torture scandal at Abu Ghraib prison, the UN Security Council let the exemption lapse, despite heavy lobbying by the United States.
Also in July, the International Court of Justice ruled that the wall being built by Israel and supported by the U.S. violates international law because it cuts into Palestinian land as determined by the 1967 borders between Israel and Palestine.
Perhaps seeking to capitalize on the momentum of the ICJ ruling on the Israeli wall, a group of 41 British members of parliament sent a letter to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on July 20, asking him to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on whether the war on Iraq was legal.
Hungary, Poland, and even England are beginning to turn away from us. Not just in terms of military support but also politically. The United States will continue to erode its respect to the rest of the world and stand even more isolated.
This general anti-American feeling will continue to spread into the commercial markets eventually lowering the dollar with respect the the Yen and Euro making it more difficult to repay even the interest on our national debt. The significance of this effect on the stock market could only be replaced with the privatization of Social Security.
But I wouldn't expect the EU to be very divided for long. Eastern-block nations will quickly seek to align themselves with their stronger neighbors politically. In fact, I would suspect that virtually the only nation to continue its full-support of US foreign policy would be Israel.
"Exactly how international relations will play out over the next four years may not be easy to predict. But it is clear that many nations won't tolerate what many consider the continued lawlessness of the United States. "
Saturday, November 06, 2004
Stolen Election 2004 Website
"In Election 2000, the Bush regime stole the election and got away with it. Now, in Election 2004, there is new evidence that Bush and the Republicans have stolen the 2004 election by electronic voting fraud in states with E-Voting without paper trails, scrubbing the voter rolls of Democratic voters, and destruction of paper ballots in heavily Democratic areas." This site has some interesting information, links to related sites, and its own blog.
News continues to trickle forward about a few thousand votes here, another few thousand votes there going to Bush and not Kerry. North Carolina may have to hold their state elections again because of widespread problems with their machines. Just seems increasingly clear to me that while the Democrats may have won the ground war bringing in record voters, the Republicans won the ground war when it came to rigging the elections on all levels.
Even the money pouring into the 527's that Bush and Co. kept calling attention to as being "Bad for America" was tapped into much more than their defeated counterparts, who coincidentally took most of the blame for having created this election "loophole" in the first place.
Will historians look back at this period and talk about it as America's experiment with Aristocracy? I guess we'll all have to wait and see if Jeb gets the nod next.
In the meantime, can someone PLEASE FIX THOSE STUPID MACHINES!
News continues to trickle forward about a few thousand votes here, another few thousand votes there going to Bush and not Kerry. North Carolina may have to hold their state elections again because of widespread problems with their machines. Just seems increasingly clear to me that while the Democrats may have won the ground war bringing in record voters, the Republicans won the ground war when it came to rigging the elections on all levels.
Even the money pouring into the 527's that Bush and Co. kept calling attention to as being "Bad for America" was tapped into much more than their defeated counterparts, who coincidentally took most of the blame for having created this election "loophole" in the first place.
Will historians look back at this period and talk about it as America's experiment with Aristocracy? I guess we'll all have to wait and see if Jeb gets the nod next.
In the meantime, can someone PLEASE FIX THOSE STUPID MACHINES!
Impending Financial Disaster
"Bush Administration's Mounting Fiscal Disaster"
November 5, 2004
Daily Talking Points is a product of the American Progress Action Fund.
November 5, 2004
President Bush said yesterday, "I earned capital in the campaign, political
capital, and now I intend to spend it." Translation: President Bush
and congressional conservatives plan to drive the country into severe economic
distress by permanently extending supply-side tax cuts for the wealthy,
privatizing Social Security, and giving more handouts to corporations with no
means to pay for these schemes. All of this domestic spending will come on top
of potentially hundreds of billions of dollars that will be spent in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
* President Bush and congressional
conservatives have promised trillions of dollars in corporate kickbacks and tax
cuts for the wealthy. Over the past four years, conservatives spent
lavishly on a faulty Medicare drug program, corporate tax subsidies, a bloated
farm bill, and multiple rounds of tax handouts to the rich. Now they want
to gut Social Security by opening a $2 trillion hole in the retirement program
and ensuring billions in handouts to the financial services sector.
* They have no intention of paying for these schemes. The days of
conservative fiscal hawks are long gone. The current crop of conservative
leaders believes it's their duty to capture government resources to dole out as
they see fit. They care little if the government falls into bankruptcy or
the American economy grinds to a halt. The current situation makes it
impossible to properly prepare for the retirement of the baby boom retirement,
yet the president has offered no viable solutions to our longer-term fiscal
challenges.
* The president's corporate backers will be laughing all
the way to the bank while American taxpayers will be forced to clean up the
mess. Who wins in this scheme? Energy companies, the pharmaceutical
industry, health insurers, and the financial services sector all paid lavishly
to elect Bush and his cohorts and now expect a return on their investment. But
generations of American taxpayers will have to pay to clean up this fiscal
disaster long after the president has retired to the ranch."
Daily Talking Points is a product of the American Progress Action Fund.
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Another Four Years
The country has spoken (again) and Bush will continue his stint in the White House for another four years.
Republicans essentially constitute the Christian right, card carrying members of the NRA, NASCAR Dads and Soccer Moms, those upper-class corporate jingos, and people driving those gas guzzling SUVs because they just feel safer - to name a few. The sheer stupidity of these individuals truly make up today's (modern) American culture.
What is stupid really? It's looking at all the evidence presented before you and totally making the wrong choice, for a second time. For example, in response to the question, "If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you?" Those would actually have to think about that question would probably have voted for Bush this time around.
What will another four years of this White House bring us? ...
The Arctic National Wildlife refuge will again come into question time and time again until they get what they want.
A lasting control over the Supreme Court with the ability to overturn Roe Vs. Wade and a wide range of other sensible legislation will come back under the microscope, or be simply overturned on a whim.
We may be the only western country to repeal abortion, as well as slap a constitutional ban on gay unions, or marriage.
Environmental standards will continue to erode. Worker rights established for so long will also be diminished.
Social Security will become privatized.
Medicare will continue to sap the people in favor of large drug companies.
The Patriot Act could again be expanded to include everyone who may have a different opinion.
Freedom of Speech will continue to be trampled, along with us.
The FBI probe into illegal activities by Dick Cheney will vanish into thin air.
The war in Iraq will only get worse, but we won't really hear much about that.
The situation in Iran slide into a deep hole.
Tension across the world will increase causing an even greater rift between us and them.
Republicans essentially constitute the Christian right, card carrying members of the NRA, NASCAR Dads and Soccer Moms, those upper-class corporate jingos, and people driving those gas guzzling SUVs because they just feel safer - to name a few. The sheer stupidity of these individuals truly make up today's (modern) American culture.
What is stupid really? It's looking at all the evidence presented before you and totally making the wrong choice, for a second time. For example, in response to the question, "If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you?" Those would actually have to think about that question would probably have voted for Bush this time around.
What will another four years of this White House bring us? ...
The Arctic National Wildlife refuge will again come into question time and time again until they get what they want.
A lasting control over the Supreme Court with the ability to overturn Roe Vs. Wade and a wide range of other sensible legislation will come back under the microscope, or be simply overturned on a whim.
We may be the only western country to repeal abortion, as well as slap a constitutional ban on gay unions, or marriage.
Environmental standards will continue to erode. Worker rights established for so long will also be diminished.
Social Security will become privatized.
Medicare will continue to sap the people in favor of large drug companies.
The Patriot Act could again be expanded to include everyone who may have a different opinion.
Freedom of Speech will continue to be trampled, along with us.
The FBI probe into illegal activities by Dick Cheney will vanish into thin air.
The war in Iraq will only get worse, but we won't really hear much about that.
The situation in Iran slide into a deep hole.
Tension across the world will increase causing an even greater rift between us and them.
Friday, October 22, 2004
Fascism in the White House?
As in any social or political system, there are a series of unique characteristics that determines essentially what it is. A government that operates as a totalitarian, or fascist state is generally characterized as having 14 traits.
Our government is established to be a democratic republic, but in these past four years, I have been feeling a little more like I'm living in a police state than a free country. There certainly has been an Orwellian "we're being watched" underpinning to our culture over the past four years.
You have to wonder, if Bush is reelected, will we become that futuristic totalitarian state that Orwell warned us about?
The link above might shed some light on the subject.
Our government is established to be a democratic republic, but in these past four years, I have been feeling a little more like I'm living in a police state than a free country. There certainly has been an Orwellian "we're being watched" underpinning to our culture over the past four years.
You have to wonder, if Bush is reelected, will we become that futuristic totalitarian state that Orwell warned us about?
The link above might shed some light on the subject.
9/11: A Reason To Invade Iraq
Among the most compelling reasons to invade Iraq, and about the only reasonable argument left standing as to why we really did invade, was the characterization of Saddam's link to terrorism and al-Qaida. We would prevent future acts of terrorism by adopting a pre-emptive strategy and invade Iraq.
I still remember the Bush & Co. media quips concerning terrorists before 9/11 as not having the time to "swat at flies". Alluding to the Clinton administration's policy of using precision strikes against known sites in response for acts of terrorism.
Then, conveniently, when the call to war came, they presented this information to the UN as a reason to invade. Claiming that Abu Musab Zarqawi, a Jordanian militant with ties to al-Qaida, was known to have a terrorist complex in northern Iraq.
New information shows that the Pentagon had, in 2002, presented plans to attack this camp three separate times, but all requests were turned down by the White House. The camp, funded by al-Qaida was known to be producing ricin and cyanide
Zarqawi is now blamed for more than 700 terrorist killings in Iraq, and ranks second on our most wanted list under Bin Laden.
I still remember the Bush & Co. media quips concerning terrorists before 9/11 as not having the time to "swat at flies". Alluding to the Clinton administration's policy of using precision strikes against known sites in response for acts of terrorism.
Then, conveniently, when the call to war came, they presented this information to the UN as a reason to invade. Claiming that Abu Musab Zarqawi, a Jordanian militant with ties to al-Qaida, was known to have a terrorist complex in northern Iraq.
New information shows that the Pentagon had, in 2002, presented plans to attack this camp three separate times, but all requests were turned down by the White House. The camp, funded by al-Qaida was known to be producing ricin and cyanide
Zarqawi is now blamed for more than 700 terrorist killings in Iraq, and ranks second on our most wanted list under Bin Laden.
Friday, October 08, 2004
A Real Slap in the Face
The Lone Star Iconoclast might not be the most widely read newspaper in America, and I'm sure you may not have heard of it before. One thing does make this endorsement stand out from the rest. Based in George Bush's hometown of Crawford, Texas, this daily is endorsing Kerry for President.
Thursday, October 07, 2004
4 More Years Anyone?
OK, I know this may sound a little funny, but there actually are millions of people who are planning on voting for George W. Bush, again. Of all the people I know and associate with, I could probably count every Republican on my left hand. But, the colored states on the map show a different picture though, and I'm getting sleepy just thinking about it.
C'mon boy, snap to.
Again? Now, I'm doing my very best to be objective about this, but I'm sorry, I just can't. I mean, is he not about the worst President this country has ever had?
You could take the fact that he has presided over the worst economy since the Great Depression being the first President to have actually lost jobs since he took office. I guess you could argue that since we really exported most of those, they technically aren't "lost".
He also presided over the worst attack on American soil in our nation's history, which could have been avoided had he just read the PDBs. Then, for the first time in our nation's history, we invaded another country without any provocation, or just cause. That is, unless you actually do believe that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11. At least, we actually claimed that the North Vietnamese shot at us before attacking them. That, by the way, wasn't even declared a war, and neither was Korea.
What additional accomplishments can we expect if George W. Bush gets another four years?
First, we could start off with the draft, but before that let's extend our troops tour of duty even more. Continuing erosion in our efforts to restrain North Korea and Iran. A complete lack of any policy regarding Israel and Palestine. A slow parting in our alliance with the British and Australians. More tax cuts for the rich. Excuses from the military. More vets coming back and not getting the medical attention they deserve. A lack of credibility in the eyes of the world. Increased opium production in Afghanistan. A larger budget deficit than we already have. A continued reliance upon oil. No-bid contracts. Smear campaigns. Lies and defamation. The growing threat of terrorism. Tapes from the Talilban. Hostages. Hostility. Medican't. Social Insecurity. John Ashcroft, Dick Cheney, and Tom Delay.
Someone please tell me how you could sleep at night knowing you've already voted for this man?
Pretty soundly I'd have to say, for a nation of sheep.
C'mon boy, snap to.
Again? Now, I'm doing my very best to be objective about this, but I'm sorry, I just can't. I mean, is he not about the worst President this country has ever had?
You could take the fact that he has presided over the worst economy since the Great Depression being the first President to have actually lost jobs since he took office. I guess you could argue that since we really exported most of those, they technically aren't "lost".
He also presided over the worst attack on American soil in our nation's history, which could have been avoided had he just read the PDBs. Then, for the first time in our nation's history, we invaded another country without any provocation, or just cause. That is, unless you actually do believe that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11. At least, we actually claimed that the North Vietnamese shot at us before attacking them. That, by the way, wasn't even declared a war, and neither was Korea.
What additional accomplishments can we expect if George W. Bush gets another four years?
First, we could start off with the draft, but before that let's extend our troops tour of duty even more. Continuing erosion in our efforts to restrain North Korea and Iran. A complete lack of any policy regarding Israel and Palestine. A slow parting in our alliance with the British and Australians. More tax cuts for the rich. Excuses from the military. More vets coming back and not getting the medical attention they deserve. A lack of credibility in the eyes of the world. Increased opium production in Afghanistan. A larger budget deficit than we already have. A continued reliance upon oil. No-bid contracts. Smear campaigns. Lies and defamation. The growing threat of terrorism. Tapes from the Talilban. Hostages. Hostility. Medican't. Social Insecurity. John Ashcroft, Dick Cheney, and Tom Delay.
Someone please tell me how you could sleep at night knowing you've already voted for this man?
Pretty soundly I'd have to say, for a nation of sheep.
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Who Is Kerry Really Debating?
The President certainly seems to be getting more than just a little help preparing for, and participating in these critical election debates. I'd certainly like to know who the "puppet master" is behind curtain number one.
Now, the next debate between the two candidates on Friday will be a "town hall" style forum, which should eliminate the possibility of Bush being "wired for sound" this time. It will also give Kerry the ability to show off his height advantage, as if this counts for anything.
Talking robot anyone?
Now, the next debate between the two candidates on Friday will be a "town hall" style forum, which should eliminate the possibility of Bush being "wired for sound" this time. It will also give Kerry the ability to show off his height advantage, as if this counts for anything.
Talking robot anyone?
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Hmm...This is Interesting
I can't seem to get enough of yesterday's conspiracy theories, and this is a good one I'd have to admit. Click on the link above to read more about the alleged beginnings of the Bush Dynasty.
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Bush Review on UN Speech
President Bush addressed world leaders September 23, 2004 during the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly. Here is a sample of responses to his speech from other Member Nations.
Italy
"It was enough to observe the applause given Annan while he condemned the American war and the violation of the rule of law and compare it to the deadly silence that accompanied Bush's 30-minute speech to understand the incredible damage that this short-sighted and ideological presidency has inflicted on America's image."
-Vittorio Zucconi, La Republica, September 22, 2004
Germany
"Again, the U.S. president spoke at the United Nations, again he defended the Iraq war... but his speech and reality are separated by a deep trench. Chaos dominates in Iraq... and we cannot see a convincing strategy how to crush the revolt. George W. Bush and Iraq: the balance sheet is devastating. Those who doubt it should talk to intelligence experts, study intelligence dossiers or follow the news on a regular basis. The facts are available."
-Malte Lehming, Der Tagesspiegel, September 22, 2004
United Kingdom
"Mr. Bush's willful blindness to the mayhem his war has wrought may be most charitably dismissed as electioneering, especially as his Democrat opponent had finally come out fighting only the day before. But the UN General Assembly is not a forum for electioneering. It is, as the Secretary General showed in his exemplary address about the rule of law, a platform to the world. It offered Mr. Bush the chance to banish his image as a go-it-alone gun-slinger and admit in all humility that the U.S. needed help. Regrettably, it was an opportunity he chose not to grasp."
-The Independent, September 22, 2004
France
"By calling for respect of the right of law in his remarks, Annan proved to what extent the war in Iraq has poisoned international diplomatic relations.... As for President Bush's address, it elicited much skepticism on the part of the diplomats listening to him. The bitterness that dominated last year at the UN over the inability of multilateralism to prevail in Iraq has been replaced with concern over the chaos which is growing there.
-Luc de Barochez, Le Figaro, September 22, 2004
Denmark
"President Bush's motives for adopting a more conciliatory tone toward the United Nations are clear. He knows that the United Nations must become a real player in Iraq if the circle of violence is to have any chance of being replaced by the peaceful and democratic developments that are crucial to the history books' judgment on the Iraq war. And Bush is able to note that there is still not a single country that has offered troops for the special UN force that is a precondition if UN personnel are going to be able to return to Iraq in earnest and prepare the election which, it is planned, will be held in only four months."
-Ole Damkjaer, Berlingske Tidende, September 22, 2004
Sounds to me like someone isn't paying much attention to world opinion these days.
Italy
"It was enough to observe the applause given Annan while he condemned the American war and the violation of the rule of law and compare it to the deadly silence that accompanied Bush's 30-minute speech to understand the incredible damage that this short-sighted and ideological presidency has inflicted on America's image."
-Vittorio Zucconi, La Republica, September 22, 2004
Germany
"Again, the U.S. president spoke at the United Nations, again he defended the Iraq war... but his speech and reality are separated by a deep trench. Chaos dominates in Iraq... and we cannot see a convincing strategy how to crush the revolt. George W. Bush and Iraq: the balance sheet is devastating. Those who doubt it should talk to intelligence experts, study intelligence dossiers or follow the news on a regular basis. The facts are available."
-Malte Lehming, Der Tagesspiegel, September 22, 2004
United Kingdom
"Mr. Bush's willful blindness to the mayhem his war has wrought may be most charitably dismissed as electioneering, especially as his Democrat opponent had finally come out fighting only the day before. But the UN General Assembly is not a forum for electioneering. It is, as the Secretary General showed in his exemplary address about the rule of law, a platform to the world. It offered Mr. Bush the chance to banish his image as a go-it-alone gun-slinger and admit in all humility that the U.S. needed help. Regrettably, it was an opportunity he chose not to grasp."
-The Independent, September 22, 2004
France
"By calling for respect of the right of law in his remarks, Annan proved to what extent the war in Iraq has poisoned international diplomatic relations.... As for President Bush's address, it elicited much skepticism on the part of the diplomats listening to him. The bitterness that dominated last year at the UN over the inability of multilateralism to prevail in Iraq has been replaced with concern over the chaos which is growing there.
-Luc de Barochez, Le Figaro, September 22, 2004
Denmark
"President Bush's motives for adopting a more conciliatory tone toward the United Nations are clear. He knows that the United Nations must become a real player in Iraq if the circle of violence is to have any chance of being replaced by the peaceful and democratic developments that are crucial to the history books' judgment on the Iraq war. And Bush is able to note that there is still not a single country that has offered troops for the special UN force that is a precondition if UN personnel are going to be able to return to Iraq in earnest and prepare the election which, it is planned, will be held in only four months."
-Ole Damkjaer, Berlingske Tidende, September 22, 2004
Sounds to me like someone isn't paying much attention to world opinion these days.
Nixon EPA Chief Rips Bush
If you didn't catch this, here's an enlightening piece from Madison, WI that demonstrates the division Bush has created within his own party. It's just hard to fathom how this administration could be more conservative than Nixon's.
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