"See, in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda."—Greece, N.Y., May 24, 2005
I can't help but create another America-themed post in honor of my nation's upcoming birthday. Like I do with my religion, I cling desperately to the ideals my country is supposed to stand for, rather than focus on the shameful behavior exhibited by some of its supposed representatives.
But our lead representative, George W. Bush, says the darndest things that are not easy to ignore, and if we can forget his deadly and disastrous actions for a minute, pretty gosh darn funny.
Without further ado, please enjoy the following Bushisms.
"I do remain confident in Linda. She'll make a fine labor secretary. From what I've read in the press accounts, she's perfectly qualified."
—Austin, Texas, Jan. 8, 2001
"Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods."
—Austin, Texas, Dec. 20, 2000
"They misunderestimated me."
—Bentonville, Ark., Nov. 6, 2000
"I think younger workers — first of all, younger workers have been promised benefits the government — promises that have been promised, benefits that we can't keep. That's just the way it is." —George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., May 4, 2005
"You see, not only did the attacks help accelerate a recession, the attacks reminded us that we are at war." —George W. Bush, on the Sept. 11 attacks, Washington, D.C., June 8, 2005
"I'm honored to shake the hand of a brave Iraqi citizen who had his hand cut off by Saddam Hussein."—Washington, D.C., May 25, 2004
And on a more serious note, compare and contrast the following quotes:
"As people do better, they start voting like Republicans...
...unless they have too much education and vote Democratic,
which proves there can be too much of a good thing."
Karl Rove, Bush's long-time political guru and White House advisor:
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents,
more and more closely, the inner soul of the people.
On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land
will reach their heart's desire at last and
the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
