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Fri Feb-24-06 05:16 PM
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| Vanity Fair Article by Woolcut on Bush "Dressed To Kill" |
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If you don't take VF, it's worth getting this issue just to laugh or sneer at this one. A few pieces.
"From that macho "Mission Accomplished" aircraft-carrier strut in 2003 to his recent "Plan for Victory" speech, at the US Naval Academy, George W Bush has used the military as no other modern president has done- for PR and partisan politics. His GI George performances would be scary, if they weren't so hollow....
Until Bush, modern presidents were prudent about trick-or-treating around in military rig. They respected the separation of the civilian and uniformed ranks, recognizing that militarizing politics and politicizing the military endanger the Republic; invite tyranny. The White House is meant to be a temporary residentce, not a dictator's palace. ...
It's patronizing to use the armed forces as stage props in a permanent campaign, particularly when they're sent into war with insufficient armor and the flag-draped coffins of their fallen comrades are considered unsuitable viewing. ...
If Bush no longer felt comfortable using military bases as theatrical soundstages for fear he wouldn't get a meaty serving of "hooah!" from the chorus, he'd have only Republican fundraisers where he'd be assured a friendly reception...
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| BurgherHoldtheLies
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:18 PM
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| 1. Is this the latest issue? I just got mine in the mail today. |
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:20 PM
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| 3. It's the one with Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johannson in the buff |
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:26 PM
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| 4. With some guy. Yep, that's what I got today...thanks for the tip. |
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:31 PM
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| 5. crap I passed that by for Rolling Stone this morning |
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Was about to pick it up, and grabbed Rolling Stone instead. . . .WHAT WAS I THINKING
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:19 PM
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I can't wait to get the issue. I've been a subscriber for years. Absolutely love it and highly recommend.
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:33 PM
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| 6. Is this available on the mag racks and Borders or Barnes and Noble? |
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:34 PM
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| 7. Should be- I used to buy it there till I got a sub |
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:35 PM
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| 8. I saw it at the aIrport two weeks ago |
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Fri Feb-24-06 05:37 PM
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| 9. Thanks, had planned on getting there to buy All the Presidents Men |
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that just came out in a new 2 DVD disc set.
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