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WELCOME to Barbara's Daily BuzzFlash Minute, a collection of insightful ruminations, reflections, and rants on the events of the day (with the exception of the weekend). A regular contributor to our Mailbag, we've elevated Barbara to her own BuzzFlash page. We'll collect a week's worth here and then archive them. Come visit each weekday to see what's pushing Barbara's buttons.
May 31, 2002
Looking back, I wonder how the five members of the Supreme Court feel knowing they saddled this country with an incompetent moron? I wonder if they realize that by crowning Bush they became a reflection of his bumbling? I wonder if they know it takes more than flowing black robes to advocate justice with wisdom? I wonder if they realize they will be known as the Supreme Court Justices who subverted Democracy in America?
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Enron, Arthur Anderson, Halliburton -- companies that were hailed as examples of wealth and power by conservatives worldwide. The United States can boast that Vice President Dick Cheney was once CEO of Halliburton, you know, that firm that worked with Iran and Iraq on rebuilding their infrastructure? Anderson was recommended highly by the VP -- he did a video presentation extolling AA's value. Enron's CEO was a close friend and had the ear of the President -- Lay was instrumental in recommending individuals for placement high in the Bush administration, gave advice and counsel to form energy policy for all Americans, and supplied the Prez with a plane for his campaign. Wow, our country won't have a problem with bankruptcy, document shredding, or questionable shady dealings -- we have an experienced crew already in charge and at the helm. What a relief?
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We now live in a world of "creative accounting," "silent patriotism," and "compassionate conservatism." Oxymoronic chaos and confusion. The Bush administration has mastered the art of spin, veiled threats, bribery, and downright lies. Examples: Spin - "we didn't have any forewarning of 9-11"; Veiled threats - Cheney's warnings to the Democratic party regarding investigating 9-11; Bribery - Dumbya giving bro Jeb millions of taxpayer dollars to buy out drilling rights in an attempt to insure Jeb's reelection; Downright lies - Dumbya's list is long and varied, "I won't be a nation builder," "we can cut taxes and still pay down debt," "I didn't know they would use planes to kill people," etc., etc., etc. Bush and the gang have brought a new tone to Washington -- one that would have been better to leave in a cave somewhere else.
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Only in America has a less-than-qualified boy been allowed to overthrow the will of the people and assume the highest office in the land. Only in America has Dumbya been able to maintain "soaring" approval ratings. Only in America has the press been allowed to edit the news in favor of the boy wonder. I guess this is the reason the Bush administration has now decided to include every other country in the world part of the axis of evil.
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Someone needs to inform Dumbya it takes more than "que bueno" to be bilingual. It would also help if they would inform him that, on occasion, it takes a brain to be a president.
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Katherine Harris is writing a book on the Florida recount: a glimpse into the audacity and arrogance of the worst of the worst in the Repuglican party! There is no honor in recounting a skewed view of aiding and abetting Dumbya. No matter how much conservatives attempt to make a theft legitimate, it's still a theft, it's still wrong, and Ms. Harris was the fox guarding the hen house
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May 30, 2002
Dumbya asked the Brazilian president "are their blacks in Brazil?" That's kind of like asking God if there are angels in heaven! Bush has no class, and even less brains. His lack of knowledge, depth, and perception is blatantly evident. The fact that he must always be accompanied by one of his keepers should begin to tell us all, America, we have a problem!
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An excerpt from an article on Reuters.com by Jim Wolf: "Robert Grady, managing partner of Carlyle Venture Partners, part of the Carlyle Group, one of the world's biggest private equity firms with $13.6 billion under management, said Sept. 11 had boosted interest in security-related investments, especially those with a track record of selling to defense contractors." Now tell me, when Ms. McKinney raises questions regarding these entities profiting, it's debunked as whacko, but when a managing partner of Carlyle utters the same words, it becomes a sound investment strategy? The Carlyle Group is a source of income to Poppy. They are profiting from the war on terrorism. It's a fact that gives credence to questions! Thank you, Ms. McKinney.
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May 29, 2002
The next time someone raises the question, "Why don't they like us?" remember to thank the mainstream media in America for their lack of coverage. While the rest of the world is privy to all Bush's bumbles, we do not hear about the inane questions he asks of international leaders and we don't get a glimpse when he stumbles -- his errors are edited for American consumption.
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When Clinton makes an appearance, one cannot help but make a comparison of what a leader really can do. Clinton is eloquent, knowledgeable, and able to communicate with a distinct flair. The more I see of the current administration, the more I realize that Clinton does not have to worry about his legacy -- he will go down in history as one of the greatest presidents of the century, simply because he knew what he was doing when governing our country.
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If the Feds say S.C. can't stop the nuclear waste from Rocky Flats, I think the states that must endure travel of this waste over their highways should step up and protest as well. It is abominable that the government wants to ship potential weapons of mass destruction throughout our country. God forbid a hijacking, an accident, or an intentional clandestine use of this waste. In the future will we hear the Bush administration saying "but we didn't know"?
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It is one thing to err when you don't know what to do or how to act, but quite another when you do know. I assume his mother taught him proper behavior as a child, but he chooses not to heed the lessons. Dumbya's behavior is boorish, childish, and reprehensible. He is representing the United States and all Americans, and frankly he is an embarrassment and a poor example of American values. He is not "cute" and certainly not a "good example." He is not a college "frat" boy anymore, and his antics are definitely not befitting the Presidency. Mrs. Bush, your son is an oaf and certainly not a reflection of what you've espoused all these years.
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May 28, 2002
To all those who fought and died to save our country and democracy, we thank you. We will never forget!
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"Every time Bush opens his mouth, he is an embarrassment." -- a quote from Paul Begala on Crossfire. This is one of the most accurate statements to date about Dumbya. All that's necessary to see it's validity is to listen to his "performance" this past Memorial Day weekend. To say Bush is a "simple" man could only ring truer if one said he is a "simple-minded" man. Expectations for the leader of the only super power in the world have indeed been lowered.
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Money is the bottom line. One only has to look at the illustrious military's support of a man who avoided serving his country during a time of war by serving in the National Guard and guarding the Texas coast. He eventually went AWOL from the National Guard. For all the talk and bluster, the military fully supports those candidates they believe will fill the coffers. Patriotism flies out the window when you see the list of Repuglican party "leaders" who avoided military service. It takes more than words to make a patriot. It takes men of courage, willing to fight and die for their country.
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Spin it, or downright lie about it, but it's still evident that Dumbya is protested abroad. Mainstream media in America has managed to fluff him here at home, but his recent trip proves you can't make an apple out of a turnip. He is and always will be, bumbling, stumbling, and downright idiotic.
