It is a difficult prospect to wrap your brain around. How could Bush possibly look like a good president ever again? The answer is simple. It has been sitting right in front of us the entire time. Dennis Milligan, the new chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party, broke it down.
He said he's "150 percent" behind Bush on the war in Iraq.
"At the end of the day, I believe fully the president is doing the right thing, and I think all we need is some attacks on American soil like we had on [Sept. 11, 2001 ], and the naysayers will come around very quickly to appreciate not only the commitment for President Bush, but the sacrifice that has been made by men and women to protect this country," Milligan said.
Um, wait. Doesn't that mean Bush would have failed? Give me a minute for me to figure this out. So, you're saying that if terrorists kill people in the US, then we should thank our lucky asses that Bush was in office? But Bush said he was fighting them over there so that they don't kill us here. And what about the dead people? Should they be mad at Clinton?
I'm going to create a scenario here in hopes of wrapping my brain around this. Okay, I'm a guy living in Bend, Indiana. I work at Dunkin' Donuts. Two kids. I complain to all the guys at the bar about my wife but I love her dearly because I have low self-worth and don't think anyone else would take me. We are both fat.
I originally supported Bush because he looked good on the news and he said he was going to get those fuckers who attacked our towers. They attacked America, even though it was the part full of queers and Jews, I was still pretty pissed. So we invaded Afghanistan because they attacked us. Then we invaded Iraq because they attacked us. But then we started losing and I got bummed out. We're supposed to win! And fast, like a couple of weeks. Bing, bang, in - out. That's how war is now. I don't like losing. Now I don't like Bush. But at least he kept them terrorists from killing anyone here. I still don't think he's a good president, though.
BOOM! Holy shit! They blew up the Staples Center in Los Angeles. I'm pissed, even though it was full of queers and Jews. Bush just came on the TV and said he was going to get those fuckers! Hell, yes, he is. And I support him fully. As a matter of fact, I was wrong about not supporting Bush and now I…
believe fully the president is doing the right thing, and I…appreciate not only the commitment for President Bush, but the sacrifice that has been made by men and women to protect this country.
Sometimes I put three dot in, like this...when I talk. I don't know why I do that. Anyway, when the fuck is the greatest president ever going to bomb Iran?
Fun Fact #1: Regardless of whether there are any more terrorist attacks on American soil while Bush is in office, he will be remembered as the single WORST President in the history of this country, at least to date. And this is where I find my solace.
Some people are certain that the Bushies knew in advance of 9/11 and let it happen so as to give themselves a blank check on any and all matters of "national security." I'm not sure they're entirely wrong.
So when I hear some Republican pod-person say, "all we need is some attacks on American soil like we had on [Sept. 11, 2001 ], and the naysayers will come around very quickly..." I get very scared.
Look past all the daily election polls and candidate debates and you'll notice we've still got another year-and-a-half before Bush leaves office. 18 months. An awful lot of nasty shit can go down in 18 months. And the man might just be crazy-stupid enough to believe that another attack at home would elevate him in the polls and somehow save his worst-ever presidency.
I'm going to create a scenario here in hopes of wrapping my brain around this. Okay, I'm a guy living in Bend, Indiana. I work at Dunkin' Donuts. Two kids. I complain to all the guys at the bar about my wife but I love her dearly because I have low self-worth and don't think anyone else would take me. We are both fat.
ahahahaha!
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Zarth
Seattle, WA
December 2004
JUN 05, 2007 10:31 AM
geo35 said:
Some people are certain that the Bushies knew in advance of 9/11 and let it happen so as to give themselves a blank check on any and all matters of "national security." I'm not sure they're entirely wrong.
For myself, I have no patience with conspiracy theories. I should think that the Iraq War alone, both in contemplation and execution, would adequately demonstrate the utter incompetence of this administration in intelligence matters.
Some people just seem to think that arrogance and stupidity alone are not "bad" enough, somehow, even though most of the world's problems directly result from such garden-variety failings, rather than from some existential malice or unholy ambition.
I wouldn't put it beyond them, but I'm with Zarth here. I don't need to know if they're baby-eating, or just raping the taxpayers and butchering their children.
Some people just seem to think that arrogance and stupidity alone are not "bad" enough, somehow, even though most of the world's problems directly result from such garden-variety failings, rather than from some existential malice or unholy ambition.
geo35 said:
Some people are certain that the Bushies knew in advance of 9/11 and let it happen so as to give themselves a blank check on any and all matters of "national security." I'm not sure they're entirely wrong.
For myself, I have no patience with conspiracy theories. I should think that the Iraq War alone, both in contemplation and execution, would adequately demonstrate the utter incompetence of this administration in intelligence matters.
Some people just seem to think that arrogance and stupidity alone are not "bad" enough, somehow, even though most of the world's problems directly result from such garden-variety failings, rather than from some existential malice or unholy ambition.
What? They executed their plan exactly as they wanted...
1) We went to War... That was their goal!
2) There are more terrorists now than there were three years ago: The US is not safer, in fact just the opposite.
3) The DOD gets more money than ever before: Remind me again of who has vested intrest in several DOD contractors.
Bush has everything to gain if there is another terrorist attack because there will be no more U.S. Constitution. This grab for power is no different than what Hitler did or if you're not up on history and have no base in reality... Watch Star Wars Episode 3 or V For Vendetta to have a better idea of where our country is headed.
As far as the GOP making political gains from terrorism... Ask yourself: Who profited most from the September 11th attacks and could a foreign terrorist order NORAD or the Pentagon's Ballistic Missile Defense to stand down?
If you want to learn more about events of 9/11... Google 9/11 Truth
...Let's aim all the terrorists at Dennis then, shall we? He thinks more Americans getting killed on home soil so Bush gets more support is a good idea, he should put his money where his mouth is and be first in line.
Damn. Just got an image of bloody money flying out of a hole in the back of a politician's head. Someone should draw that.
I don't get his logic. I mean, it's just so incredibly flawed and stupid and moronic that it just boggles my mind. More attacks=yay president???? What? Now, maybe it's cause I'm a free thinking commie pinko hippie druggie lesbian* but personally, I'd be a little pissed that the president had spent aaaalll this money fightin the war on terrer-ists and defense and we still get blown up? Wtf was the point of all that, then? Well, fuck.
geo35 said:
Some people are certain that the Bushies knew in advance of 9/11 and let it happen so as to give themselves a blank check on any and all matters of "national security." I'm not sure they're entirely wrong.
'Bushies' is a funny word.
Also, I thought this thread was going to be about waxing.
I can't even think of anything to say, other than that Milligan is a jackass, but that should be plainly obvious to anyone who read this article. His comments are just so mind-bogglingly stupid that I have a hard time comprehending that anyone would actually vote for him. I mean, back in the day when I supported Bush, he wasn't talking like this...he was full of patriotism and pride and whatnot, not "lets see what happens to all the naysayers when we get blown up again"....this clown should be drawn and quartered for adding to the "republicans are the bad guys" attitude. For fucks sake...
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abracadabra
Seattle, WA
April 2004
JUN 05, 2007 01:16 PM
Patriotism and Nationalism are 2 qualities evident in humans who have stopped evolving since thumbs were added..They are sheep who will follow the herd over the cliff..
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Zarth
Seattle, WA
December 2004
JUN 05, 2007 01:31 PM
PresidentChimp said:
This is a related fact: On May 9th, 2007 Bush awarded himself dictatorial powers. Read it for yourself on the Whitehouse website.
Bush has everything to gain if there is another terrorist attack because there will be no more U.S. Constitution. This grab for power is no different than what Hitler did or if you're not up on history and have no base in reality... Watch Star Wars Episode 3 or V For Vendetta to have a better idea of where our country is headed.
As far as the GOP making political gains from terrorism... Ask yourself: Who profited most from the September 11th attacks and could a foreign terrorist order NORAD or the Pentagon's Ballistic Missile Defense to stand down?
If you want to learn more about events of 9/11... Google 9/11 Truth
Actually, if you read that directive, you'll find that it does nothing more sinister than mandate developing and updating contingency plans for emergency response in consultation with local authorities, and explicitly upholds the separation of powers.
We're a long, long way from the Enabling Act, and histrionics like this don't help address the real problems caused by this administration's mismanagement.
FastJetta said:
What? They executed their plan exactly as they wanted...
1) We went to War... That was their goal!
2) There are more terrorists now than there were three years ago: The US is not safer, in fact just the opposite.
3) The DOD gets more money than ever before: Remind me again of who has vested intrest in several DOD contractors.
You're giving them way too much credit for scheming self-interest. Iraq is not working out the way they wanted, or even expected.
These people are not evil geniuses. They're evil idiots - which is just as dangerous, but requires a different response.
Zarth said:
Actually, if you read that directive, you'll find that it does nothing more sinister than mandate developing and updating contingency plans for emergency response in consultation with local authorities, and explicitly upholds the separation of powers.
We're a long, long way from the Enabling Act, and histrionics like this don't help address the real problems caused by this administration's mismanagement.
I find the Bush Administration's claims that the President has the Constitutional authority to bascially ignore laws passed by Congress if he feels they impede in any way his presumed power as Commander In Chief to be scary enough without worrying about disaster emergency plans.
Zarth said:
Actually, if you read that directive, you'll find that it does nothing more sinister than mandate developing and updating contingency plans for emergency response in consultation with local authorities, and explicitly upholds the separation of powers.
We're a long, long way from the Enabling Act, and histrionics like this don't help address the real problems caused by this administration's mismanagement.
I find the Bush Administration's claims that the President has the Constitutional authority to bascially ignore laws passed by Congress if he feels they impede in any way his presumed power as Commander In Chief to be scary enough without worrying about disaster emergency plans.
Exactly.
There's enough real stuff to worry about without coming up with ludicrous misreadings of obscure memos, or bizarre conspiracies that explain how this lurching disaster of governance has actually all proceeded according to some sinister "plan."
FearTheReaper said:
Anyway, when the fuck is the greatest president ever going to bomb Iran?
As soon as we get our next big attack on U.S. soil. I don't think anything is beyond the asshole in chief. I believe they'd let a major terror plot come to fruition if it meant that he could blame Iran and declare war on yet another front (while declaring an "emergency government" at home).
That or maybe they'll plan a false flag attack to give the appearance of Iranian hostility. Any guesses as to where?
a) Washington D.C., specifically the House of Congress and the Senate, possibly even the White House... This gives the appearance of authenticity to the attack and also gets rid of that pesky branch of government.
b)San Francisco, let's face it, many Republicans wouldn't mind seeing this bastion of liberal politics go, plus it silences a large group of protesters once the U.S. retaliates against ran.
c)Iraq, against U.S. troops. The last ditch option and a high stakes gamble, but it worked in the Gulf of Tonkin in Vietnam and in Havana harbor in the Spanish-American war (although the battleship Maine was actually destroyed).
FearTheReaper
NEWSWIRE
I'm lost
JUN 04, 2007 10:50 AM