[Jim_Curtis]

What do you think of this quote?

That poverty has roots in a history of racial discrimination, which cut off generations from the opportunity of America. We have a duty to confront this poverty with bold action. So let us restore all that we have cherished from yesterday, and let us rise above the legacy of inequality.

George W. Bush ( Katrina aftermath address to America )

[Ninian Dryhope]

I think it is a good quote by a good politician, especially given the circumstances under which it was given. It may surprise you to learn that politicians do not always speak the exact truth all the time. It comes with the territory.

[Congressman Billybob]

That quote from Bush bothers me for the same reason as his repeated promises to "bring the terrorists to justice." The correct statement would be, "shoot them dead."

In poverty, the correct quote would be, "give everyone a fair opportunity, encourage everyone to take advantage of it." As my all-so-brief article notes, failure is not a racial matter. It is a matter of family, and commitment, and hard work.

John / Billybob

[don-o]

What do you think of this quote?

Just starting the thread, but my reaction is that was W's "jump the shark" moment.

I heard it live, fell out of my chair and screamed so loud that I scared my dog and alarmed my family!