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Mon Dec-20-04 12:11 PM
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George Bush is always going on about how he "understands" things. |
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Then promptly goes about the business of proving he doesn't.
The upside-down-world of George Orwell is upon us.
---'Georgeworld'---
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Mon Dec-20-04 12:14 PM
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1. I often wonder if he's trying to convince himself that he understands |
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He sure isn't convincing me...And if my eight year old can see him on TV and proclaim "That's the president? He sure doesn't look very smart!" I think that's 'nuff said!
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Mon Dec-20-04 12:28 PM
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4. That's the way it seems to me. |
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Like he's trying to convince himself.
Trying to jaw-grind it into his brain, while spanking the podium.
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Mon Dec-20-04 12:15 PM
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say the same lie over and over again it becomes truth for the weak minded...
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Mon Dec-20-04 12:32 PM
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6. Sloganeering...Bumper-sticker politics-----I almost puked when he said... |
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"I understand this, and the American people understand it..."
As though the American people are of one mind, and agree on everything.
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Mon Dec-20-04 12:18 PM
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And most of his devout followers seem to think he really does "understand"....and he understands nothing. Ignorance will kill us all.
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Mon Dec-20-04 01:09 PM
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8. The level of delusion is boggling. |
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How in the world was this man re-elected?
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Mon Dec-20-04 12:31 PM
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5. His ignorance is his appeal to many folks |
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Face it, lots of Americans have a hard time relating to a "smarty pants" for a president
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Mon Dec-20-04 12:33 PM
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:56 PM
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10. I want my president to be the smartest guy out there |
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Mon Dec-20-04 05:08 PM
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11. smarter, plus more active, and more compassionate |
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I don't claim to score off the charts in any of those categories -- but it would be very nice if the person in the Oval Office, without having to rely on Andy Card or a mysterious back bulge, were way ahead of me and most other people.
It just worries me that the most powerful leader on the planet is less-informed about many important issues than I am -- and doesn't seem to have a clear idea about how to improve the situation (dropping more bombs doesn't count, W) -- and worse yet, doesn't seem to care.
Corny as it may seem, I'm starting to like Al Gore's statement that dealing with government should be cool -- rather than leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, and dirty.
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Tue Dec-21-04 10:29 PM
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12. This "Compassionate Consevatism" |
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is killing us.
I feel plenty dirty.
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:30 PM
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Wed Dec-22-04 12:18 AM
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13. Understanding things is hard work. (eom) |
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Wed Dec-22-04 12:23 AM
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14. I've been telling all my friends |
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that we are closer to Orwell's 1984 than any of us can imagine.
Off topic. I love your prayer wheel. I have a necklace that spins around with that prayer written on a tiny piece of paper inside. Every little bit helps, right? :)
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Wed Dec-22-04 12:34 AM
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15. He understands nothing but his own hunger for complete control. |
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Wed Dec-22-04 12:35 AM
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16. When he speaks without a prompter or notes, I keep wondering |
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if someone is standing nearby with a giant hook to pull him in if his mouth is going off because his crotch is engaged instead of his brain.
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Wed Dec-22-04 12:36 AM
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17. He only understands if it is written in simple sentences. n/t |
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