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The most politically manipulated term in the English language is used to smear Barack Obama as an associate of "terrorists."
  • But...

    But Obama is 'black'.

    They can't come out and actually say that but they can smear him with every piece of filth they can manufacture. They are above 'He spits on sidewalks.' but that's about all that they won't say against him.

    Bush's 'War on Terraâ„¢' has always been a 'do as I say, not as I do' exercise in hypocrisy. The very fact that scion of the bin Laden family, a longtime Bush family friend and business partner, Osama bin Laden still draws breath is the most visual example of his 'selective enforcement' in this 'war'. Ironically paying Pakistan BILLIONS of dollars over the past few years could be seen as money to keep Osama safe.

    Calling it the 'war on reason' or some such would be far better. Maybe a more accurate name would be 'The War On America' because after 9.11.2001, Bush has accomplished more than Osama and his faction could have ever believed possible. America is stretched thin, to the breaking point. We are broke, destitute, despised, feared and hated. Bush has turned The United States into a pariah what with his swagger and horrible diction. Like every bully, he just doesn't (or does) get the clue.

    His version of 'diplomacy' involves his fake cowboy routine, his 'aww shucks' act, his 'certain look in the eye, an easy smile' and a truncheon. The world breathes a sigh of relief that he and Dick Cheney are leaving the leadership of America, but I'm sure are fearful of the talk that McCain could be worse.

    But Bush doesn't just surround himself with violent terrorists. (Although a look at most of the 'Coalition of the Willing' reads like a who's who of despotic, brutal nations) He coddles economic terrorists as well. It's as if the Bush family has bought 'The Fletcher Memorial Home' and constructed the 'Bush wing' to little fanfare.

    That he is so highly revered by so many in corporate America is just recognition of the vast achievements that he has bestowed at their door. That he is still revered by his party in Congress is just courtesy for providing them with so many years of unfettered brutal rule. That he is so revered by so many Americans is in recognition of what the media has done to support him and his administration.

    Yes, altogether now: 'Bush is a fraud'. Now if only the media 'watch dogs' would put their teeth back in and get off the stoop and start growling at the people INSIDE the house...