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?

[Texasforever]

Are you and Kentuckywoman cuzzins?

[ChadGore]

"You weren't expecting that?"

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

[FreedominJesusChrist]

Well, I suppose it did happen, but not a lot, I can assure you that.

[justshe]

~~~Stopping oil from Iraq and Saudi Arabia would put a dent in the US oil supply, but wouldn't cripple it.~~~

What do we get from them...combined...6%?

That does NOT seem prohibitive. Especially with OPEC up to $30 a barrel now?

[F.J. Mitchell]

We have to trust someone or something. The President has better access to what is going on than you and me. He doesn't rule in a vacuume, but is advised by many experts in various fields, hopefully the most qualified, honest and patriotic Americans available.

Few will argue that his first battle in the war on terror was not directed directly against the head of the snake behind 911, and only fools will pretend that the lives of the Afghanistanis among whom Bin Laden and his Al Kadia monsters lived, ruled and abused, is not much more pleasant, as a direct result of actions ordered by President Bush.

Sadam is next, and all the political posturing by the liberals, the media, and the wimps of the world, will not in the end save the corrupt SOB of Bagdad from his just desserts, nor any of the other supporters and defenders of terrorism around the globe.

911 did happen, it was not just a bad dream as the butt sucking pacifists would have us believe. Over three thousand American's did die as they went about the business of earning their living. The too often ignored facts of history, tells us that turning the other cheek and blaming self in such situations does not lead to peace and tranquility but instead encourages the repeat of such attacks by the brutes who understand nothing but force.

The terrorists hide among the populace around the world, and are a threat to the rule of law and order everywhere. THey die or civilization dies-there is no in between.

Thank God for Bush, the right man for these times!

[FreedominJesusChrist]

Please refer to the context of my post.

[woofie]

Are you and Kentuckywoman cuzzins?

Your in rare form....very funny

[Howlin]

Nothing will stop me from having some drinks though, but I won't get drunk

Correct me if I'm wrong -- but I don't think I am -- weren't you on the Bush girls thread, being holier than thou about THEIR drinking?

[MJY1288]

TIN FOIL from top to bottom

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

Your posts have context?????

[nunya bidness]

The problem and oil purchases is that we also pay big bucks to refine the oil- and that's what costs the most. If we could refine the oil here in the States...

Check out the link. I think you'll find that the oil from Iraq brokered by the Russians is cheaper to refine in Louisiana and Texas.

Tex: We've talked about this. Do you think that invading Iraq is going to serve our long-term energy needs?

[Diddle E. Squat]

No, not in public, but there has been speculation those from his administration expressing concern were in a way conveying a message of caution from him. Not saying that I buy that as anything more than liberal spin, but it wouldn't surprise me either. Nor would it lower my respect for Bush.

My point was that no man is independently wise. There are some things a younger person just cannot fully understand. The role of the wisdom of elders is sometimes cliched, but often forgotten.

[biffalobull]

You are a dangerous bi-polar schizophrenic contrarian and I wouldnt trust you with a stick of gum much less my own children. Your incompetence is bone chilling. Your absolute lack of humility is even more frightening considering that you are imparting it to your children. I can tolerate people passionate about defending the Constitution but you have made too many statements that go out into things that dont even concern that. Far and away you are the craziest poster I have ever encountered on this website

VaBT.; Sir,with all due respect, after reading your profile, I wonder, how one American God-fearing Christian, can can talk the way you do to another American, that has done nothing to you, outside of expressing their opinion.

Have a nice day

[Mo1]

Nothing will stop me from having some drinks though, but I won't get drunk.

Oh Ok .. have just a few drinks

BTW .. what will you be drinking

[FreedominJesusChrist]

In the context, I had every right to be "holier than thou". The Bush daughters are the same age as me, and at the time they were getting in trouble, they were and still are, underage! That is the whole reason why the media was making a big deal about it, because it was illegal!

[Texasforever]

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Bend over, it appears you prefer that position.

---max

Hyper-vigilant and crude too. Can it get any better than this?

So how about it? Did you ever get searched at a pro football game? Did it freak you out? After all, your tax dollars probably helped pay for the stadium.

[FreedominJesusChrist]

Yep, you just do not choose to read carefully.

[Howlin]

Please refer to the context of my post.

Here IS the context of your post:

To: Mo1

I don't believe that getting drunk is morally right.

Nothing will stop me from having some drinks though, but I won't get drunk.

729 posted on 8/30/02 12:44 AM Eastern by FreedominJesusChrist

You're breaking the law.

[MJY1288]

"Are you and Kentuckywoman cuzzins?"

ROFLMAO, you might be on to something