BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 09:26 PM

Oh, so that's the problem... I thought he was speaking thru his posterior but, hey, if his biology is that turned around then maybe I should give him a second listen???

(But, Bobert, it ain't what he says but what he does...)

Nah, nice try wee-zer but it's back to the drawing board for you....

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 08:31 PM

George Bush
had a cute little tush
famous from from here to Hindu Kush
no wonder his pants fitted him so flush
the crowds saw his bottom, they went wild, he'd got 'em
from the end to the start, applauding each fart!
it was a marvellous tone, rather like a trombone
playing 'Almost Grown' or 'Rose of San Antone'
And I'm his friend, I feel my heart rend
Every time you people condescend
to George Bush, and his cute litle tush
It's just you're listenin'
to the wrong end.

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 08:10 PM

LMAO!! Thanks, freda!!!

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: freda underhill
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 08:05 PM

Bush bashing is an important community service. And there is plenty of new stuff coming out every day about Bush. and as his policies negatively impact on so many countries, it is even more important to have a bash every now and then.

it's tough to hear bad news about George all the time .. here's some encouragement for Repubs feeling down about Dumya..

In the light of all the criticism that George Bush is an idiot, the Republicans decide to hold a "George Bush Is Not Stupid" convention. Eighty thousand Republicans meet in the Kansas City Chiefs Stadium.
Trent Lott says, "We are all here today to prove to the world that George Bush is not stupid. So ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce President George Bush."

After the cheers die down. Lott says "Mr. President, we're going to prove to the world once and for all that you are not stupid. So tell us, what is 15 plus 15?"   Bush, after scrunching up his face and concentrating real hard for a moment, declares, "Eighteen!" Obviously everyone is a little disappointed. Then the 80,000 Republicans start cheering, "Give Bush another chance! Give Bush another chance!"

Trent Lott says, "Well since we've gone to the trouble of getting 80,000 of you in one place, I guess we can do that." So he asks, "What is 5 plus 5?" After nearly 30 seconds of chin-rubbing and grimacing, Bush meekly asks "Ninety?" Trent Lott is quite perplexed, looks down and just lets out a dejected sigh -- everyone is disheartened. But then Bush starts pouting, and suddenly the 80,000 Republicans begin to yell and wave their hands, shouting again "Give Bush another chance! Give Bush another chance!"

Lott, unsure whether he's doing more harm than good, eventually says, "Ok! Ok! Just one more chance -- What is 2 plus 2?" Bush looks down, counts on his fingers, and after a whole minute, proudly announces "Four."

A moment of total silence, then an electric charge surges through the stadium as pandemonium breaks out.

All 80,000 Republicans jump to their feet.

These GOP partisans start to wave their arms, stomp their feet and create a deafening roar:

"GIVE BUSH ANOTHER CHANCE! GIVE BUSH ANOTHER CHANCE!"

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 07:54 PM

Well, for one, the news sites sometimes are way behind in getting information out... As in the case of spy-gate, the New York Times sat on the story for a year...

In the case of Clin Powell's former chief of staff, Larry Williomans, the media buried the story in the Style section which is usually their gossi/recipes/fashion/arts section....

In the case KatrinaGate, I peeped this story two months before the media caught up to it just thru my own investigatuion thru Google searching lots of different sources...

And as fir the "bashing" aspect of it,Michelle, don't you wish there had beena few more "Hitler bashers" in the late 30's, or "JFK bashers" in '62... I sure do... Most wars occur because leaders kinda know they can get away with them...

Bad policy is bad policy...

So what if an adult book store or crack house opened next door to you??? Would you just say, "Well, I'm just going to agree to disagree with you?" Well, I wouldn't...

When folks feel powerless to change things they are no longer part of the larger democratic experiement which orders us to inform ourselves and to petition our governemnt... It is out patriotic duty...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 07:53 PM

I think Bobert deserves credit for keeping the pressure on our Thief in Chief" What are we suppose to do---sit down and shut up. Please everyone get out and VOTE this year. That is our only hope.

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 07:50 PM

The article which I posted above is the truth, no bashing included...just the plain truth. It is new info, some may not have seen it from whatever place they get their news. Yes, I suppose you could say calling him "Dumbya" is bashing, but it's a dman sight less than the bashing he is doing to our country.

A lot of us do a lot more than just repeat stuff over and over. We get out and march, protest, write letters to our Congresspeople, vote, watch congressional hearings, listen to other news sources, and gawd forbid, come here to share it.

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: LilyFestre
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 07:31 PM

Just out of curiosity, why do you think it's good to have the same threads with the same message over and over? Are you looking for new news about GW? I would think that news sites would offer much more informative news.

If the idea is to stand around and repeat the same stuff over and over, well, I just don't see the benefit. But hey, if it makes you feel good, knock yourself out. Personally, I no longer get anything out of threads like this other than a good idea of who likes Bush and who doesn't.

Like religion, these threads will continue I suppose...you know, the two things that no one ever agrees on...religion and politics.

Have fun with the Bush bashing...it doesn't help the state of the world any, but do enjoy.

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 07:29 PM

It's our fucking country he is destroying, along with his cronies. If you all want to be jaded and tune out/drop out, then he has achieved his purpose even more so. Complacency and blaming the messenger, even if repetitive, only supports the status quo. At least Bobert and others, including myself, believe it is worthwhile to search for better ways and be vocal about it.

As has been pointed out, NEW information about Dumbya and his regime come to light everyday. IMO, everyone needs to stay informed, be active in letting their voices be heard at home and in Washington, D. C., as well as those in other countries. The world is and has been effected by this person in very far-reaching and detrimental ways.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Kaleea
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 07:13 PM

uh, like wow, man, it's his karma chasing him for, like, all the evil stuff he's done, man.

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: freda underhill
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 07:11 PM

ad nauseum.. that's what i was thinking about Dubya. For me, threads like this are a sign that at least some people haven't rolled over and turned to another channel. while he's still there, its good to have these reminder threads. and btw..

The United States was accused of "gangster tactics" yesterday, and European governments were accused of turning a blind eye to the "outsourcing of torture", as a human rights watchdog concluded that the CIA conducted illegal anti-terror activities in Europe. Dick Marty, a Swiss parliamentarian conducting a formal inquiry, said evidence pointed to a system of "relocation" of torture of terror suspects, and that reliable indications suggested secret interrogation centres may have existed in Europe.

Mr Marty said he was "scandalised that a few kilometres from where I live people can be lifted by foreign governments. When someone goes on holiday in Macedonia they are lifted by foreign agents." He added: "If a government has to resort to gangster tactics - I say 'no'."

January 25, 2006 the Independent / UK

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 06:55 PM

Hey, Pink-ster, yeah, has Bush come in and made an effort to the "uniter" then things would have perhaps been much different but he didn't... He came in and threw every emotionally charged issue into the ring... and thus divided the country worse than it has been in the last 40 years... And at a very bad time, too, when the country so needed someone who could find common ground...

As for folks I appreciate, Michelle... Maybe that's a good topic for another thread... Tell ta' what, if you want to start it, go ahead and I'll contribute... If you don't I'll go ahead and start it myself a little later...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Amos
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 06:50 PM

I think there are a couple of reasons. One is that he does not understand life very well, how people manage, because he has huge misunderstoods about words and ideas. He decided somewhere in his life to say to hell with words and ideas, it's reality and action that counts. Unfortunately, he lives in a culture of ideas which define lessons and principles about action and he never figured out what those were all about.

The second reason is that he has been pretty short of first-hand experience even though he has lived as many ticks as anyone else. He has veered away, steered away, backed off and fended off from any really challenging emotional or intellectual challenge, in my opinion.

A

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 06:47 PM

But there's nothing new here. Just another (2,000+) thread slagging off Dubya. With predicatable contributions from both sides of the choir. Can you imagine how much we could have collectively achieved if we hadn't played this pissing game?

I'm off to save something from extinction ...

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: LilyFestre
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 06:45 PM

Ok Bobert, we all know you don't like George Bush...he's going to be President for a short while longer....so unless you plan on taking over as Master Of the Universe, can you tell us who you DO like? And why?

I'm not a fan of GW myself but your rhetoric gets old and people tune out....if people tune out, you aren't ever going to get your message across. Make sense? You said: "Well, yeah, the song may be old but until everyone gets it down we're just going to have to keep rehersing..." I can't speak for anyone but myself, but when I hear a song on the radio that is played one too many times, I change the station or shut it off entirely and sing my own song.

The word ad nauseum comes to mind.

Who DO you like politically? Why? Will there EVER be a "GREAT" candidate? I think that even if there was, because of the media's tactics, NO ONE will ever come out smelling like a rose.

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 06:40 PM

My mother, pink gloves, Bible and all, stood up for justice and civil rights and had no qualms calling down puplic officials when she felt that were wrong... Might of fact, she still will tell you exactly what a failure George Bush is...

Sometimes things need to be said... Especially when others actions effect you or your country... The "Brownshirts" would disageree because freedom of speech and thought is their worst enemy...

This is a legitamte question to ask and more and more mainstream op-ed journalists are asking the same question, perhaps with only slightly different language...

Harold Meyerson's "Bush the Incompetent" op-ed in today's Washington Post being just an example...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 06:22 PM

Well, he won the presidency ... twice. Didn't your mother tell you what to do if you have nothing nice to say? ;o)

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 06:20 PM

Well, yeah, the song may be old but until everyone gets it down we're just going to have to keep rehersing... The stakes are way too high if folks don't learn it...

But, really, this isn't just another Bush bashing thread but a serious question about a man, who somehow, has made it to the White House who has never really succesded in much of anything other than pandering to other's interests...

Okay, he wouild make a fun guy to party with but, hey...

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: GUEST,Martin gibson
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 05:51 PM

guys like bobert only know one song. It goes with the 3 chords he knows.

Everyday he sings the George Bush blues in C of all keys, because it is the only song he knows.

You can find it in the Obsessive Mudcatters songbook.

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 05:48 PM

"Let's sing another song, boys; this one has grown old and bitter" - Leonard Cohen

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 05:45 PM

Money...follow the money and leads to him and his cronies:

While Roland Arnall was busy contributing some $5 million to President Bush's re-election effort and another $1 million to his second inauguration party, and while he was being nominated by President Bush to be the next ambassador to the Netherlands, Ameriquest, the company Arnall founded as Long Beach Savings in 1979 was being investigated in 49 states for predatory lending practices.

Now, as a result of that extensive investigation, Ameriquest, the largest sub-prime lender in the United States, has agreed to pay a $325 million settlement that includes $295 in consumer restitution, $30 million to cover state litigation costs and consumer-oriented programs, and an agreement to reform its business practices and policies.

Next to the $484 million, 2002 Household Finance Company (HFC) settlement, the Ameriquest settlement is the second-largest predatory lending settlement in history.

Subject: RE: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: CarolC
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 05:42 PM

The Peter Principle in action. Serially, in the case of W. I'm sure there's something he would have been good at, but the external influences in his life didn't allow him to find it.

Subject: BS: What Makes George Bush Fail???...
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 05:31 PM

Well, other that to a few partisans here an Mudville, it is apparent that George Bush's life is a string of failures...

*Texas Air Nation Guard: AWOL

*Texas Rangers bought for him by daddy: Mismanged and sold

*Harkin Energy: Mismanaged and ran into the ground

*President

   ** #1 Foriegn Policy Decision: Irag-mire

   ** #1 Domestic Policy: Medicaid Perscription Porgram in shambles

   ** #1 Catastrophy : KatrinaGate

   ** #1 Terrorist event : 9/11 which the 9/11 Comission says he
                           is grave danger of flunking

I mean, lets strat to put this President in perspsective... Yeah, I know the usual Bushites will attack me but I'm not the one in the fishbowl here. Bush is...

Nay thoughts, other than "Bush is a moron" (which isn't too helpfull...) is why this man's life has been a string of failures???