What happened to the George Bush who insisted on honest government?

[babylonsister]

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/galloway/story/17599.html

What happened to the George Bush who insisted on honest government?
By Joseph L. Galloway | McClatchy Newspapers



Why is it that the Bush administration, in its dying throes, looks remarkably more like an organized crime ring than one of the arms of the American government? A poorly organized and run crime ring, truly, but a crime ring nonetheless.

Why do I keep remembering the George Bush that I actually once voted for when he first ran for president — the one who talked of bringing in an administration that would look more like the face of America and of giving us a government whose appointees would be honest, upright, fair and moral.

Yes, that's the one. What happened to him? Where did that George Bush go? When did he go over to The Dark Side? What enticements did Vice President Darth Cheney offer him? Was it the vision of unlimited, unchecked power over the world?

How can it be that this man from Texas presides over a White House that shelters and provides cover for men like Karl Rove and I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, who clearly believe that the laws of our country are only meant to be imposed on lesser beings, the man in the street?

Remember the George Bush who declared that anyone who violated the law and participated in the leaking of the identity of CIA operative Valerie Plame would be fired on the spot?

What about Karl Rove who works beside President Bush and is his Mr. Fixit and Mr. Fix Them? Was it just my imagination or did I not hear sworn testimony and see documents indicating that he was up to his pudgy little neck in the whole deal?

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[aquart]

1. Uh, that George was a liar, too.

[ixion]

2. The Bush this author is speaking of never existed, IMO

He has never -- if you take a moment to check his resume -- shown much regard for an honest, open government of the people. Never.

And "this man from Texas" is actually from Connecticut, which really drives the point home.

[sellitman]

3. A little slow on the uptake Mr Galloway.

The little prick you voted for han't been honest since the day he was born.

You are only now figuring this out?

Not too bright man!

[BrklynLiberal]

4. DUH! Did that guy really believe all that crap that BushCo was shoveling back then?

:crazy:

If their lips are moving, THEY ARE LYING!!!

[camero]

5. Like a convicted felon is going to be honest. right n/t