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Worst president in U.S. history?
The cover story in the 9/26 issue of Time magazine is a sad commentary on the mess we've got ourselves into in Iraq. And why I think George Bush will go down as "the worst" president in U.S. history.
Okay, okay. It's becoming apparent that I was "right" about this silly adventure all along. I always said it was not in our best interests to invade Iraq. So how do I feel about that now?
To tell you the truth, I wish I had not been "right." Even though I don't like being "wrong" (who does?), I wish the administration in this case had been right. I wish we had found WMD. I wish we had uncovered an Al Qaeda - 9/11 connection. I wish Iraq was on the road to success and our soldiers were mostly home. I wish I could say now: "You were right and I was wrong."
(By the way, do you ever expect Bush to say "I was wrong to invade Iraq"? Never. No matter what happens. No matter how it turns out. He will always be right).
To begin with, what lousy judgment, the fact that they thought this was a good idea in the first place. Then the perfidy of bullshitting us (and/or themselves) to justify doing it. Then what do they do? They fuck it up, as the Time article makes clear, in case anyone needs convincing.
And Iraq is only part of it.
Aren't you perplexed (I am) by the idea of giving more tax cuts to the rich at a time when China and Japan hold such a dangerously high percentage of our debt? And after twin disasters like Katrina and Rita?
(God must really be pissed off at those Gulf Coast southerners! I'm surprised I haven't heard more about, "God caused brought this down on us because . . . ").
Isn't it irresponsible to give tax cuts to the rich at a time like this? Please, convince me that it isn't. I can't imagine anything more irresponsible. Is it a mix of Conservative ideology and even religious conviction that drives these people? I have never figured that out. It's certainly an ideology that favors the rich and corporate interests, but in a strange sense seems to favor them NOW, not necessarily over the long run. They say Bush believes in The Rapture. His brother-in-law attested to as much in an interview. Is there a connection? Isn't that a "within my lifetime" type of thing? Aren't certain events in the Middle East prophesized to proceed that?
In addition to fiscal policy, look at the administration's approach to healthcare, energy, environment, and foreign relations. You would conclude the same poor judgment followed by ineptitude in each. Our foreign relations, for example, can be summed up as "We do things that weaken us, not things that make us stronger".
The fact is, we are weaker as a country because of the policies of George W. Bush!!! And we are certainly "less safe."
And again I ask you, Do you think our would-be enemies are pleased (or sorry) to see us preoccupied in Iraq? (Gee, I'm sure even some of our friends are glad to see this arrogant administration taken down a peg).
Now Bush is running around Texas GETTING IN EVERYBODY'S WAY so he can look good on TV. What an asshole!
Best regards,
Jim Fleming
Okay, okay. It's becoming apparent that I was "right" about this silly adventure all along. I always said it was not in our best interests to invade Iraq. So how do I feel about that now?
To tell you the truth, I wish I had not been "right." Even though I don't like being "wrong" (who does?), I wish the administration in this case had been right. I wish we had found WMD. I wish we had uncovered an Al Qaeda - 9/11 connection. I wish Iraq was on the road to success and our soldiers were mostly home. I wish I could say now: "You were right and I was wrong."
(By the way, do you ever expect Bush to say "I was wrong to invade Iraq"? Never. No matter what happens. No matter how it turns out. He will always be right).
To begin with, what lousy judgment, the fact that they thought this was a good idea in the first place. Then the perfidy of bullshitting us (and/or themselves) to justify doing it. Then what do they do? They fuck it up, as the Time article makes clear, in case anyone needs convincing.
And Iraq is only part of it.
Aren't you perplexed (I am) by the idea of giving more tax cuts to the rich at a time when China and Japan hold such a dangerously high percentage of our debt? And after twin disasters like Katrina and Rita?
(God must really be pissed off at those Gulf Coast southerners! I'm surprised I haven't heard more about, "God caused brought this down on us because . . . ").
Isn't it irresponsible to give tax cuts to the rich at a time like this? Please, convince me that it isn't. I can't imagine anything more irresponsible. Is it a mix of Conservative ideology and even religious conviction that drives these people? I have never figured that out. It's certainly an ideology that favors the rich and corporate interests, but in a strange sense seems to favor them NOW, not necessarily over the long run. They say Bush believes in The Rapture. His brother-in-law attested to as much in an interview. Is there a connection? Isn't that a "within my lifetime" type of thing? Aren't certain events in the Middle East prophesized to proceed that?
In addition to fiscal policy, look at the administration's approach to healthcare, energy, environment, and foreign relations. You would conclude the same poor judgment followed by ineptitude in each. Our foreign relations, for example, can be summed up as "We do things that weaken us, not things that make us stronger".
The fact is, we are weaker as a country because of the policies of George W. Bush!!! And we are certainly "less safe."
And again I ask you, Do you think our would-be enemies are pleased (or sorry) to see us preoccupied in Iraq? (Gee, I'm sure even some of our friends are glad to see this arrogant administration taken down a peg).
Now Bush is running around Texas GETTING IN EVERYBODY'S WAY so he can look good on TV. What an asshole!
Best regards,
Jim Fleming
posted by Jim Fleming | 11:54 AM
2 Comments:
Jim,
I used to feel safe when I voted for Bush, due to his father's history. I felt that he was really going to get in there, grab Osama, and get Saddam (for the reason why he went in there in the first place) Yes. I voted for him because of 'safety'. Now, I feel so unsafe in my own country. The insecurity of living in the United States has me puzzled.
This was an intense post... I try to stay clear of politics, because I really don't know ~all~ the facts, so I shut my mouth these days.
As far as religions and debates- hehe----Jim, check out my post today. www.dtrant.blogspot.com ....interesting debates regarding sin, religion, Christianity, homosexuality and abortion. The debates are in the 'comment' section. Got these hens all fired up here.
Again, this was a great post! I had you blogrolled and some how you fell off. I have to enter your site in there again. Love your writing!
Keep up the great posts!
Thanks Deb. I checked out your blog and answered you by email. And no, I didn't get "blogrolled." I'm back!
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