What kind of man is Bush?--Hardhitting MUST READ ed. by a vet in VA.

[Gloria]

http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/commentary/wb/46210

The Roanoke Times
Thursday, December 29, 2005


What kind of man is Bush?


Tim Abbott

Abbott, of Hillsville, served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1974 and is a tutor at New River Community College.

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I grew up during the Cold War, in the aftermath of World War II, and I am a Vietnam-era veteran, so through my life I have heard a lot about freedom.

I was raised at a time when the portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln hung in schools and evoked patriotism. We were taught that we should emulate their ideals in thought and deed. They were the examples of principles such as individual conscience, political liberty and social justice.

SNIP (hard hitting attack follows, point by point)

He is of a kind with the dictators; a strutting, sanctimonious buffoon who talks democracy but acts like Saddam Hussein. Bush might differ in degree from Hussein, not having been in power as long, but in behavior, with torture and the corruption of government, they are of a kind.

While al-Qaida is an enemy of the values and principles of the United States and Western civilization and must be confronted, it can do no more than kill people and destroy property.

Bush can subvert our principles and institutions. He is the greater enemy.

[rzemanfl]

1. Great letter. Hope his job at the Community College is secure.

The Repukes are big on payback.

I could write a letter like that except that I can't type "Bush" without preceding or following it closely with the word "motherfucker" or some other profane disparagement.

[rateyes]

17. Having lived in that part of the country...

and knowing Hillsville...the guy is in a small minority in that town...the place is crawling with fundies. Makes his words that much more worth listening to....Kick

[Duppers]

22. from another Virginian

I know the courage it took to say that in this part of the country, but I'm more amazed that they printed it! Bravo for him!

[Virginian]

26. Wow! That man, Abbot, has courage.

Sometimes I am surprised by what comes out of that little red corner of the state. This is one of those times. I hope he is still employed by the end of the week. Publishing truth and signing his name to it in that part of the Commonwealth is worthy of the annual Profiles in Courage award from Caroline Kennedy.

[niyad]

2. excellent!!

[Gloria]

3. Please keep kicked. this is too good to die....

[hlthe2b]

4. We should send to every member of Congress...

[Cha]

5. Kick for reading later..

I like what I've read so far!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

6. Excellent read!

kicked and nominated, even though it has enough for the Greatest Page.

[Christa]

7. Excellent - thank you so much.

Recommended.

[stevedeshazer]

8. Kick...thanks Gloria

:kick:

[Maat]

9. Thanks for the post.

I truly did enjoy it.

[blue neen]

10. "He refuses to divulge the energy industries' influence upon his policies

and those of his Supreme Court nominees."

The rest of us are freezing in our homes while the fat cats burn our money to keep warm. Bastards.

[Extend a Hand]

11. kicked

and recommended.

[GregD]

12. wow...

amazing!

[Digit]

13. A Must Read....kicking

[yellowdogmi]

14. A very insightful and provocative letter

So well done that I may have to stop posting my drivel.
:toast:

[yorkiemommie1]

15. excellent essay!

n/t

[Laurab]

16. A great letter K & R - it's powerful

yet simple enough for the people who don't understand what * is doing, to understand. I hope a lot of them see it.

[CJCRANE]

18. Bush's Wars have killed more innocents

than al-Qaida ever could.

His toll on the American people through LIHOP on 9/11, Iraq Occupation and Katrina inaction is nothing to be proud of either.

[autorank]

19. That's the Virginia Spirit...the new one, just like the old one but better

That's great. Thank you.

[ixion]

20. very powerful piece... and spot on

"While al-Qaida is an enemy of the values and principles of the United States and Western civilization and must be confronted, it can do no more than kill people and destroy property.

Bush can subvert our principles and institutions. He is the greater enemy."


Indeed. I think this is a fantastic point that ought to be on the lips of every progressive pundit and politician out there. :applause:

[otohara]

21. and then came Bush

what ever I thought about America before has been ruined by this man and those who voted for him twice!

[pyro858]

23. Doesn't pull any punches

Ain't this the truth!!

[newyawker99]

24. Hi pyro858!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[sweetm2475]

25. K+R Thanks!

:hi: