| Re: Way OT: What Canada thinks of Bush [message #97327 is a reply to message #97316] |
Sat, 22 March 2008 10:02   |
Paul Artola
Messages: 161
Registered: November 2005
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I am no apolgist for Bush and the current administration, but I think
it ironic that reviews of his presidency simultaneously paint him as
both stupid and the genius mastermind of his administration. Which is
it?
To say he is intentionally failing in Afghanistan is an insult to
those of us fighting the war. If there were an easy way to defeat UBL
and his boys, I assure you that would be done. Unfortunately, they are
well holed up in Pakistan, and with the delicate relationship we have
with that country, it would probably be a true disaster to go marching
in there. Somehow, I believe the Bush's inablilty to bag UBL will be
the biggest failure he will admit to in is presidency, just as not
bagging Saddam was his daddy's. Maybe future President Jenna Bush will
avenge her father!
In reality, anyone who thinks the demise of UBL will remove the threat
of Al-Quaida, really doesn't understand how these groups function.
Similarly, if the president suddenly not around, would our government
cease to function?
The situation in New Orleans was certainly majorly FUBAR, but the
local leaders have to share the blame with the Feds. That does not
excuse the mess that has ensued, however.
Of course, things can't be too bad in Canada. Your dollar is worth
more against the US dollar than it has been in 40 years. Hooray, since
my parent's pension is from the University of Toronto. Funny how
things balance out.
- Paul Artola
Ellicott City, Maryland
On 22 Mar 2008 22:11:14 +1000, "Mike Audet" <mike@..> wrote:
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>Hi All, I don't usually post this stuff, but what the heck.
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>I think this captures most of Canada's feelings about Bush perfectly.
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>http://www.thestar.com/Canada/Columnist/article/349621
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>What bothers me about it is that I think it is dead wrong. I think Bush
>has succeeded beautifully.
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>He hates the welfare state, so he intentionally bankrupted it with tax cuts
>and a war, and he intentionally made it look like government can't come through
>for people by abandoning New Orleans.
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>He wants to make more money for his friends in the oil business, so he intentionally
>stirred the middle eastern pot to drive up oil prices.
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>He knows that government can keep control by keeping the populous scared,
>so he's intentionally failing in Afghanistan. After all, who would the enemy
>be if Bin Laden and his boys were really defeated?
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>What could be a better cover for complete evil than fake stupidity and incompetence?
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>What do you guys think?
>
>
>Mike
>
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