“One of my movies was called True Lies. That’s what the Democrats should have called their
convention.” – Ahnold Schwarzenegger
Let us remember that Arnie represents the minor so-called ‘moderates’ of the
Republican Party. His primetime appearance was meant to soften the impression of the Radical Right as rapacious ogres, a view one might
get from paying the slightest attention to anything they say or do. This dim brute is the nice face of the Republican Party.
mjh
Dear Albuquerque Trib,
Thank you very much for burying in your backpages that embarassing story
about our president saying that the war on terrorism cannot be won. This, a war Bush has spent hundreds of billions of our tax dollars
and hundreds of US soldiers lives pursuing.
Although one might argue it somewhat newsworthy that Bush believes this war is unwinnable,
I can understand why the Republican Par- … I mean the Albuquerque Tribune would have qualms about letting the New Mexico public see
this on your front page.
Why, it was very noble of you folks to have reported it at all! Keep up the good work filtering the news for
us! You’ve been doing an exemplary job!
(Not Even) Sincerely,
Jim Mullany
Current Electoral Vote Predictor 2004
It’s time to get busy, people. Write those letters, get out the signs and bumperstickers, help register new voters. Two months left. mjh
I
recommend the Daily Howler for relentlessly holding the Media accountable. mjh
I heard Arnold Schwarzenegger tell the Republicans he is proud to be in ‘the Party of
Lincoln’ (they were quiet, then even hostile when he invoked ‘the Party of Teddy Roosevelt’ — Roosevelt, don’t we hate him? — but
finally cheered at ‘the Party of Ronald Raygun’).
The Party of Lincoln — yeah, I want to hear Georgian Zell Miller embrace the
Party of Lincoln (and Sherman, as y’all know). Best not to remind former Dixiecrats that this is the Party of Lincoln — that dog won’t
hunt. Only way folks have been able to stomach the Party of Lincoln is cuz it’s also not the Party of Civil Rights (delivering the rest
of what Lincoln promised). Sure would be nice to get Raygun on the $5 bill and get rid of ole Lincoln.
How did the Party of
Lincoln get a lock on the South? Where did all those voters who supported George Wallace go? If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.
Just don’t ask Arnold, he was still groping iron when the Federal Government became the enemy of Jim Crow.
If you believe the
government is accountable to the people and not the other way around, you’re a Republican — according to Arnold’s script. BUllSHit.
From day one, this administration has embraced secrecy beyond even the paranoid Nixon. Secrecy is the key to avoiding accountability.
This administration supports countless measures that restrict individual freedom, making us all accountable to the government. This is
the Party of the Patriot Act, the Party of Free Speech Zones, the Party of Ashkraft.
Oh, but everybody loves Arnie. After the
Republicans, the Party of Thurmond, of Helms, of Lott, amends the Constitution to curtail freedom (but only of women and gays — at
first) and codify bigotry (er, I mean, to defend the sanctity of marriage, divorce, infidelity and spousal abuse between a man and his
woman), then they can amend it to allow foreigners to become President (well, white ones). mjh
Consumer confidence plunges more than forecast – Aug. 31, 2004
Worries about the job market sent consumer confidence tumbling in August, a research group said Tuesday, in a report that could spell more trouble for the economy ahead. …
Confidence is an important indicator of consumer willingness to spend, especially on big-ticket items. About two-thirds of the nation’s economy is driven by consumer spending. …
Consumers were also less optimistic about the general business climate. The survey found 23.2 percent who believe business conditions are “good,” down from 25.2 percent. Those claiming conditions are “bad” rose to 20.1 percent from 19.1 percent.
After Citing Doubt, Bush Declares ‘We Will Win’ Terror War
In a speech to the national convention of the American Legion, Bush said, “We meet today in a time of war for our country, a war we did not start yet one that we will win.
That statement differed from Bush’s earlier comment, aired Monday in a pre-taped television interview, that “I don’t think you can win” the war on terror.
I hesitate to fling feces over this because I’m happy (and stunned) to see Bush speak thoughtfully. And, he is right that there will never be a victory in the ‘War on Terror’ any more than we have been victorious in the Wars on Poverty or Drugs. This has simply become a tool for holding onto power.
However, the Right has made his constancy an issue, even though it is evidence of unreasonableness. So, this is just the latest flip-flop from Bush, just one of many. mjh
