More Hilarious White House Hijinks!
8/30/2005
Heh. I love posts like this: Aid and Comfort.
I was so amazingly irate when NPR read the official statement from the American Legion a couple of weeks ago. It sounded like a public statement from the Taliban, because not in a million years could I imagine an America where peace vigils could be justifiably crushed by violence - words or deeds. "Thou shalt not have premarital sex or participate in peaceful war protests."
Suddenly I wanted to jump in the car and head down to Crawford, Texas. Its a little cliche, perhaps, but it's still a nexus for change - and that is exactly the sort of thing that works. Regardless, the looming, desperate sadness of needing another paycheck to get by reared its ugly head. And with gas prices going through the effing roof, I can't afford to be so free-spirited these days.
Here's another good post (and comment thread) I managed to stumble across today: When the Levee Breaks
It's sad and funny how the FALLOUT of bad White House decisions can polarize people. It's also quite loony how the process of 'cause and effect' doesn't seem to work the same way with rabid Bush supporters. "No. Not our saviour. He's too good to fuck up."
The weather isn't Bush's fault. But cutting funding for known issues is most definitely his fault. Taking the stance that 'they got what they deserved for living there in the first place' is just as bloodthirsty as blaming every rape victim for being vulnerable. Yes, it's a floodplain, but what the hell is modern engineering for if not to improve the quality of life on this planet?
Maybe Bush can rally support from all the fatcats that are paying less taxes these days? Pump some mega-bucks into relief. It would be a noble thing to do, and it might make him appear to be less than the monster he truly is. Unfortunately, the White House is so distracted by Bush's 'war' and the business gain Cheney's buddies are getting from holding Iraqis at gunpoint, so it's no surprise that relief will only come from the little guy once again.
posted by Edward Svengali @ Tuesday, August 30, 2005,
