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Should we trust George W. Bush?
World Net Daily ^ | 8/29/02 | Harry Browne

Posted on 08/29/2002 1:00:30 PM PDT by 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:

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.

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?


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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Whatever, why don't you ping the rest of your friends and then dramatically scream for me to get a new screename?

Afterall, your righteous indignation is so much more entertaining to view.

1,601 posted on 09/01/2002 12:42:00 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: FreedominJesusChrist; RedBloodedAmerican
You were banned on Friday for a day.

It's called a "suspension". And he got it for doing the very same thing someone got away with doing to me last weekend.

But then, I didn't hit abuse on it.

1,602 posted on 09/01/2002 12:43:24 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
And neither did I.
1,603 posted on 09/01/2002 12:44:00 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
"It's called a "suspension". And he got it for doing the very same thing someone got away with doing to me last weekend."

That's it, keep on making your indignant refutations.

1,604 posted on 09/01/2002 12:44:49 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
You have to give the 'source' credibility in order to let it affect you. Would suggest you don't give power to that which does not warrant it, no? Most of us are pretty perceptive and can accurately assess the aroma of B.S. regardless of the fluffy, air-head, cutesy, faux-coconut air freshner sprayed.
1,605 posted on 09/01/2002 12:45:33 PM PDT by justshe
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To: FreedominJesusChrist; terilyn; Howlin; Southflanknorthpawsis; Amelia; Mo1
Whatever, why don't you ping the rest of your friends and then dramatically scream for me to get a new screename?

Yeah, you do need a new screen name. You're a liar. I usually lay off of you, but you're pushing me now, Beckie.

Pinging some people who will recognize your current lie. Hope that's okay with you!

1,606 posted on 09/01/2002 12:46:46 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
My current lie? I don't have one. I never hit the abuse button on RBA, call Jim or an Admin Moderator in here. I don't care.
1,607 posted on 09/01/2002 12:48:11 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: FreedominJesusChrist; RedBloodedAmerican
That's it, keep on making your indignant refutations.

Thanks, I will. Bad news for you, I guess.

1,608 posted on 09/01/2002 12:48:39 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
"Yeah, you do need a new screen name."

You need to stop pretending to be the Emily Post and Holy nun of FR.

1,609 posted on 09/01/2002 12:50:16 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: justshe
Well, I don't like liars, and I wanted my own words to be here (where the implication was raised) for the sake of accuracy. I didn't figure anyone took her seriously, but I don't mind taking the time to let people know what kind of tactics she'll use.
1,610 posted on 09/01/2002 12:50:25 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
I would like for you to point out to everyone where I lied.
1,611 posted on 09/01/2002 12:51:36 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
My current lie? I don't have one.

Indeed you do, Beckie. You implied that I screamed at you. I did not scream at you, and you know that.

You're not really a very good person, are you?

1,612 posted on 09/01/2002 12:52:07 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
"Indeed you do, Beckie. You implied that I screamed at you. I did not scream at you, and you know that."

Fortunately, the writing words on the forum do not come in audio. Nonetheless, your posts have nothing less than an extremely shrill tone.

"You're not really a very good person, are you?"

That is not up to you to ultimately decide.

1,613 posted on 09/01/2002 12:54:18 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
Right here, pumpkin:

Whatever, why don't you ping the rest of your friends and then dramatically scream for me to get a new screename?

Shall I go retrieve the post where you suggest I screamed at you to get a new screen name? Don't embarrass yourself.

1,614 posted on 09/01/2002 12:54:22 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
"Indeed you do, Beckie. You implied that I screamed at you. I did not scream at you, and you know that."

Oooooh, so that is my great BIG lie! LOL, you are such a joke.

1,615 posted on 09/01/2002 12:55:27 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
I think Beckie woke up on the wrong side of the bed today

Boy is she cranky or what
1,616 posted on 09/01/2002 12:55:39 PM PDT by Mo1
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
That is not up to you to ultimately decide.

Sure it is, and I don't think you are. Look at your behavior right here on this thread. Look at what you've tried to do to me alone with your sleazy little innendos.

I'm starting to wonder if you're who you claim to be at all.

1,617 posted on 09/01/2002 12:55:58 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
Just as accurate, truthful and intelligent as everything else you cough up onto FR.

Public opinion is still that you are a DU troll aimed at making supporters of Klayman and Keyes look stupid by posting as you do. Wait, let me think about that one for a bit. Maybe they don't need your help. Hmmm.

You still hold the record for the most asinine comment ever on FR, and still are ranked immature. Are you sure mommy knows you are sitting at the computer? Thia is my last comment to you; I think that this describes you:

"Bad attention is better than no attention".

So I won't fit your (demented) ego.

1,618 posted on 09/01/2002 12:56:13 PM PDT by RedBloodedAmerican
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
"Shall I go retrieve the post where you suggest I screamed at you to get a new screen name? Don't embarrass yourself."

Many of your posts on this thread are a screaming shrill, as is every one of your indignant comments commanding to me get a new screename.

1,619 posted on 09/01/2002 12:57:18 PM PDT by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: Mo1
Boy is she cranky or what

Stop screaming at her!!!!!!!!! LOL

1,620 posted on 09/01/2002 12:57:20 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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