[Incorrigible]

So according to Bishop Griswald, it's more "Godly" of the US to let the people of Iraq suffer under the oppression of a tyrant.  To let Saddam Hussein take the money we do give him and spend it on palaces and weapons of war than on food and medical supplies for his people.  It's better to let Iraq be a safe haven for terrorists and the suffering of ordinary Iraqi Muslims to be an inspiration for America hating by the wicked of the world.

The US is already the largest donor and the largest donor per capita of foreign aid.  Yes, some of it is to help the righteous of the world defend themselves and their freedom from an Islamic onslaught (ie Israel) with weapons and intelligence but much of it goes to education and medical assistance for which we are resented for our generosity.

I don't expect Bishop Griswald or the Pope to come out singing "Onward Christian Soldiers" (though it would be nice) but at least the Pope simply reminded the world of the principles of a Just War and didn't come out and lambaste the President and the American people who support him and his actions.

We have a right to self defense and President Bush labeling Iran, Iraq and North Korea was probably more pragmatic and prescient.

[Nick Danger]

One of the things that Karl Rove needs to think more about as the 2004 election approaches is the piss-poor job the Administration does in "zeitgeist management."

This article is merely one of dozens that the media floats every day in a never-ending torrent of anti-Bush rhetoric. This time it's an Episcopal bishop that the media wouldn't give the time of day to if he weren't criticizing Bush. The other day they found some judge in Spain. If all else fails they'll find some foreign policy expert in Hollywood to tell us about the bad karma that's coming.

There's no need to go to the Clinton model of doing something to dominate the news cycle every 24-hours, but letting these hits pile up for weeks on end without seeming to do anything isn't too smart, either.

Perhaps the White House imagines that Bush will get some licks in during the State of the Union address, and he undoubtedly will. But these seeming periods of inactivity, during which the media fires at will for extended periods, are going to be a problem if they are not addressed.

[Incorrigible]

Late Night Bump

[hinckley buzzard]

Why is it that these "bishops" all have the discernment, judgment and understanding one would expect of, say, beauty-school dropouts?

[MissAmericanPie]

"I'd like to be able to go somewhere in the world and not have to apologize for being from the United States," Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold 3rd said Friday in an interview with Religion News Service."

There is a sure cure for Bishop slime on the bottom of my shoe Griswold's problem, go somewhere in the world and STAY there you loathsome chunk of dog vomit.

[america-rules]

Holy Sh*t !

These rats are comming out of all the holes now but when Clintoon bombed innocent civilians in kosovo not a freeking peep !

America, I'm discusted with you !

[america-rules]

Holy Sh*t !

These rats are comming out of all the holes now but when Clintoon bombed innocent civilians in kosovo not a freeking peep !

America, I'm discusted with you !

[america-rules]

Holy Sh*t !

These rats are comming out of all the holes now but when Clintoon bombed innocent civilians in kosovo not a freeking peep !

America, I'm discusted with you !

[arm958]

"I'd like to be able to go somewhere in the world and not have to apologize for being from the United States,"

I've traveled all over the world and lived in four different countries in the last 11 years. I make it a point never to apologize for being an American. On the contrary, I go out of my way to try and debunk the lies and gross distortions that are told about the U.S. Bishop Griswald is a self-loathing, pitiful excuse for a man; he is not worthy of citizenship in our Republic.

[mhking]

Bishop Griswald

Is he related to Clark Griswold? [g]

[N. Theknow]

I would like to go somewhere in the world where I don't have to apologize for being an Episcopalian.

Biggest difference between Episcopalians and Methodists is that Episcopalians wave to each other in the liquor store.