Desmond Tutu Speaks about Bush, God and America

[kerrygoddess]

In an interview with Newsweek magazine, Desmond Tutu, winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, discussed the re-election Bush, America "as the bastion of true freedom" and Bush being chosen by God. Tutu, known as a “voice of conscience,” during the South African apartheid “faced down dirty tricks, arrests and assassination threats to lead protest marches and highlight racial injustice in his native South Africa .”

In this revealing and frank interview, Tutu, describes the invasion of Iraq as "immoral" and expresses his astonishment over Bush’s re-election. No doubt, there are many who will agree with his assessment. Here are some excerpts from the interview…

http://www.lightupthedarkness.org/blog/default.asp?view=plink&id=176

[Goldeneye]

1. Good read thanks.

Made me realize that no matter what terrible things Bush does, we aren't alone. Everyone is ultimately in the same boat.

[stepnw1f]

2. Same Boat?

But who's guiding the boat? We here at DU are not. In fact we tried to replace the Captain.

[Goldeneye]

5. I didn't mean DU was guiding the boat. I don't think Bush is either.

There are a lot of people who are on our side outside the US.

[bmoney07]

3. I love Tutu - he is one of the only true - Ghandi's left in the world

I wish he could be our president!

[kerrygoddess]

4. He's a truly great and inspirational man