…that depends on what the Definition of "Democracy" is...

So now Osama Bin Laden is getting his talking points from the New York Times, and is receiving aid and comfort from the likes of Howard Dean, the U.S. news media, and critics of the Iraq war of choice at large.- LINK

When did dissent become unpatriotic in America?

It would be naïve to suggest that the Bush administration created this political mindset; however, President "I am a uniter not a divider’s" position that that anyone who disagrees with him is the enemy has certainly cultivated a political environment which allows this attitude to flourish. Apparently we traitorous liberals are not the only ones who think so. Pat Buchanan, a consummate republican and critic of the neocon political philosophy, clearly and eloquently states the case here - LINK

This "if you're not with us you're against us" style of governing is an extension of W’s presidential campaigns. It comes straight from the Karl Rove playbook: turn your detractors into the enemy, and attack in any and every way you can, regardless of the consequences.

Bush and his ruthless neocon puppet master DICK Cheney created a climate of fear in this country which they’ve used on the American people like a weapon. (I thought only evil dictators used fear to control their people).

Democracy...hmm……..doesn't that include freedom of speech – even for those who disagree with their Government’s policies? Does fostering democracy in Iraq mean squelching it in our own country? Do we have to give up our rights at home in order for the Iraqis to build their Democracy?

Well folks, fear not. It may be “morning in America AGAIN.” The "official" murmuring has become louder and clearer thanks to the conviction of leaders like Sen. Russ Feingold, and as you can read here, Vietnam War veteran Rep. John Murtha, who once again stands up and sticks his neck out: LINK

I can hear the panicked chatter at the next white house staff meeting...
Uh Oh, people are listening to our detractors – our poll numbers are in free fall- the American people think we lied to them about the war -
Heat up the tar, start plucking the chickens, and let's get to work boys!!!

Spying and Lying

In my opinion, the following NY TIMES piece adroitly summarizes why President Shrub is once again Full of Fertilizer:

1/29/06 Editorial regarding Domestic Spying

I think this deserves a read even if you are one of those folks that believes the NYT and the Communist Manifesto are one and the same.

Semantic Antics

The Bush Administration is now contending that the domestic spying program is not "domestic" spying since one end of the phone call or e-mail being spyed on is always outside the United States. The Kennebunkport Cowboy has now said that a better term would be the “terrorist surveillance program."

It seems this administration has a somewhat twisted fascination with semantics. Some previous examples include:

Inheritance Tax = Death Tax

Private Accounts = Personal Accounts

Creationism = Intelligent Design

Insurgents = Enemies of the Legitimate Iraqi Government

War on Terror = Global War on Terror = Global struggle against violent extremism

Here are a few that are currently being reviewed by focus groups across the country:

Bush Presidency = American Tragedy

DICK Cheney = Myopic Treacherous Power Hungry Sociopathic Neocon Puppet Master

Donald Rumsfeld = Contemptuous Neocon Self Deluded Self Serving Traiterous Lying Arrogant Sociopathic Murderous Dog

FEMA = Fetid Extension of Mindless Assholes

Department of Homeland Security = Duct Tape and Cover