Should we trust George W. Bush?

World Net Daily ^ | 8/29/02 | Harry Browne

[feelin_poorly]

Shortly after 9-11, TV talk-show host Sean Hannity said, "Thank God, we have an honest man in the White House!"

And when you think about it, a great deal of what you might believe about the so-called War on Terrorism is based on statements from George W. Bush. You have only his word, or that of someone in his administration:

• that Iraq, which George Bush is dying to invade, still has "weapons of mass destruction" that threaten Americans directly;

• that Osama bin Laden masterminded the 9-11 attacks (the infamous videotape demonstrated his joy at the success of the attacks, not his participation);

• that the people being imprisoned as terrorists really are terrorists – even though they've received no public trial (whether you believe terrorists deserve to be protected by the Bill of Rights is irrelevant. You don't even know that they are terrorists until they receive a fair trial under the Bill of Rights);

• that the Bush administration won't misuse the private information it's acquiring through its massive violations of civil liberties.

Since America is endangered by the "you're either with me or against me" tactics of the Bush administration, it becomes vital to know whether we can trust the man in charge of our government.

The record

So does George Bush's record inspire confidence in his honesty?

Unfortunately, this is the same man who has referred to trillions of dollars in budget surpluses – even though the federal government hasn't had a budget surplus since 1956. (The appearance of any "surpluses" was created by taking excess receipts from Social Security and applying them to the general budget, even as the politicians swore they were protecting Social Security.)

Mr. Bush even has the chutzpah to refer with a straight face (well not exactly a straight face, he loves to smirk) to corporate executives "cooking the books." He neglects to mention that many of the corporate bookkeeping methods the politicians are so incensed about today were motivated by rules imposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

And George Bush is the same man who in 2000 said he believed in "limited government." Most people assumed he meant a government limited by the Constitution. In fact, he took an oath in which he swore to uphold the Constitution.

But he's violated virtually every one of the first 10 Amendments – especially the Ninth and 10th Amendments, which are meant to impose precise limits on his power.

• He's willing to give your tax money to foreign dictators who claim they "need" it (meaning they've gone too deeply in debt by spending money on palaces and other forms of self-aggrandizement);

• He wants to escalate the spending of your tax money on farm subsidies, health care, welfare, government schools, the War on Drugs, propaganda and other programs – none of which are authorized in the Constitution;

• He believes we should trust him and his minions when they tell us the unnamed people they've locked up are not entitled to the protections of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.

• He claims he can attack Iraq without a congressional declaration of war – even though the Constitution clearly gives such authority exclusively to Congress.

So his belief in "limited government" apparently means government limited to what he wants to do.

George Bush is the same man who in one breath tries to ingratiate himself with you by saying, "It's your money, not the politicians' money" – but in the next breath, he says he's entitled to one third of "your money."

George Bush is the same man who said he has learned more about political philosophy from Jesus of Nazareth than from anyone else. But he's proven by his actions that he doesn't really believe such things as "Blessed are the peacemakers." And "the meek" who Jesus said would inherit the earth are in Mr. Bush's eyes really just "collateral damage" in his plans to tell the world how it must live.

Is honesty important?

In these and in so many other ways, George Bush has proven that he's not an honest man – and that we shouldn't trust him with the safety of America.

In fact, Thomas Jefferson understood that we shouldn't put our trust in any politician. He said we should bind them down from mischief "by the chains of the Constitution." And a truly honest man wouldn't even ask you to trust him.

Contrary to what you might have thought, this isn't an article about George Bush. It's an article about you. Are you going to demean yourself by putting your faith in a man who has done so much to demonstrate the folly of such faith?

Are you going to let politicians stampede you into throwing away the Bill of Rights, based on "evidence" you never see, reassured by politicians who have proven that the truth is secondary to their own ambitions?

Don't you have enough respect for your own mind to make your own decisions, refuse to accept conclusions without evidence, and be something better than a cheerleader for a politician or a political party?

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

boasrtul = boastful

[Jefferson Adams]

Is none of this getting through to "your kind"?

It never does.

Are you actually reading my posts for comprehension?

Depends upon your definition of "comprehension." It's all about feeeeeelings to liberals and pseudo/neo-conservatives - in short, that's why they are the "useful idiots" that Lenin spoke about.

But you already knew that :)

[Mo1]

Been in the military? I have. You are just the talk part, aren't you?

No I haven't .. however ..

My two brothers where in the Marines ..

My father served and fought in WWII .. rec'd a purple heart, at brooze star and a silver star ..

My grandfather served and fought in WWI until he was gased

Many in my family line have served this country all the way back to the revolutionary days ..

So do I have first hand knowledge .. No I do not .. but I do have a pretty good idea of what the military and real men are like

[Jefferson Adams]

I don't know what type of youth ministry you headed up, but I sure hope you didn't teach as you behave.

LOL - I was too busy leading young people to the Lord to have a lot of time for teaching. That wasn't what I was called to do. And the teaching that I did do, via evangelism, was under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The proof's in the pudding, Ms Pawsis.

[justshe]

God is listening.

Trust me on this one.

[Mo1]

Shoot

brooze star = Bronze Star

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

Nothing more than your bragging about what YOU have done needs to be said to paint a clear picture of your "walk". Save your breath.

[Jefferson Adams]

You don't utter the slightest sound of caring for many others than yourself and those who agree with you. My Bible tells me that's wrong.

OMG - you must be reading the Federal Approved Bush Version of the Bible - the FABV. 'Course, it doesn't have a lot of big words to get confused about, and it makes sure you understand that the gubbmint is really God. But hey - after a government school education, it just feels like home, doesn't it?

Where did you read that you are supposed to be boasrtul, proud and arrogant? I must have missed those chapters.

Yeah, they're not included in the FABV. Government knows best, after all.

In the REAL Bible, it explains that we're to stand for righteousness. Jesus used some pretty strong language and a whip whilst doing so. I guess He was arrogant, too.

[Jefferson Adams]

boasrtul = boastful

I knew that :)

[Jefferson Adams]

God is listening. Trust me on this one.

Hey, I don't need to trust YOU on that one. He and I go way back :)

[Jefferson Adams]

Nothing more than your bragging about what YOU have done needs to be said to paint a clear picture of your "walk". Save your breath.

I never bragged about my accomplishments - I merely mentioned them as an example to you that assuming that someone doesn't have their act together because of their youth is a very foolish assumption. I really don't care *who* knows about what I've done - I didn't do what I did primarily for human beings anyway, I did it primarily out of love for Him. The fact that He chose to use me for His purposes is hardly bragging material - it's only something to be grateful for.

[terilyn]

"There is more than one reason why men in their forties often marry women twenty years younger than them--middle aged women often have an unbearable chip on their shoulder. Who would want to spend the rest of their life with someone like that?"

Often? Not hardly. I've been married 22 years and we don't have a single friend, including those that we've had since high school, that has married somebody in their 20's, or even has dated someone that young. We don't even have any friends that are divorced much less dumping their wives for sorority girls. When we do see a couple in a restauraunt or somewhere, and the man looks old enough to be her father, my husbands first thought is that it's a "paid escort".

So tell me, does your father pant after 20 something girls? I thought not. Is your mother a middle aged woman with a chip on her shoulder that your father would be much happier without? Would he dump her for a college girl? You know he wouldn't. You should try thinking before you spew trash such as this.

You say you don't date much, you should also try it, how will you know when you've found the "right one" if you have nothing to compare it to? You're living a Harlequin novel that Mr. Right is going to come riding along on his white horse and sweep you off your feet.

It might also help you to get over that older man fantasy you're having. I understand Larry's already married. Though "I am sure" his wife is probably a middle aged woman with an unbearable chip on her shoulder. Who knows, maybe you've got a shot after all...

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

So do you still like the song "I Want to Sex You Up"?

I like William Shatner doing it, because it's hilarious - and a parody. And I said as much in the post you're attempting to drag over here.

Nice try though, pumpkin. Sheesh.

P.S. Last summer, my hair got so long in front!

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

He was arrogant, too.

Clue #1 - He is God; you aren't.

Clue #2 - You are no less a sinner than anyone else.

You are probably one of the most immature people regarding Scriptural knowledge that I've run across in a long time.

I should have recognized the signs. As soon as an individual opens with an obnoxious tirade about "How Great I Art", the rest is pretty predictable.

[justshe]

Makes you wonder about his theocratic leanings too. He seems to identify with the image of Jesus with a whip. And a docile wife.

[terilyn]

"but I still believe I have made a point of women here who have obvious chips on their shoulders."

Chips on their shoulders about what exactly?

Or are we all supposed to flip our hair with the grown out bangs and talk about Aveda treatments for hard water hair and thongs and teeth whiteners and curling irons and clothing style and prom court.

Then "I am sure" we'd all fit in with your accepted posting ettiquette and the chips would magically disappear.

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

It IS a little bizarre.

[It'salmosttolate]

DUBYA
George W. Bush
Insider Choice for NWO Promotion

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

I have no idea why you pinged me with that, but I hope you feel better now. Do "big red letters" do it for you?

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

My father served and fought in WWII .. rec'd a purple heart, at bronze star and a silver star ..

That's mighty impressive! Would you be at liberty to tell us the general area where he served?