Bush is a cocaine addict.

[Th1onein]

Sorry, guys, to belabor the point, but this man is free-basing cocaine. I haven't done it myself, but I've see it enough times to be able to recognize it when I see it.

For those of you who are not "in the know" about cocaine use: Snorting cocaine does not give you the "high" that you get when you inject it into your veins, or INHALE it in the form of "crack cocaine." That's why crack is so addictive--it gives you the better "rush," and people who are hooked on crack are always chasing that initial rush that they had, the first time that they smoked the drug.

Fortunately, it is always easy to tell the difference between those who merely snort cocaine and those who inhale, or "freebase" it.

The jaw action.

Back and forth, back and forth, that jaw goes.

I've seen it many, many times. And have, in fact, learned to recognize it, in the people who live around me.

I do not come from the richest parts of society, and in fact, come from the streets. I am that strange creature who has seen these things, but has somehow managed to not become a victim of them (thank you, Mom).

I sit here and think, "My president is hooked on cocaine." My president is like all of the crack addicts that I have seen.

Oh. My. God.

[whistle]

1. With one BIG difference, Bush has his finger on the nuclear button

[Scootman78]

2. Hopefully the crack addicts that you've seen...

aren't responsible for tens of thousands of deaths in a region half-a-world away. All the while he can't admit his mistakes and he still has that stupid-a$$ grin on his face because he knows that too many Americans buy his bull.

This guy's far more guilty and despicable in my mind than any crack addict you'd probably know. I wouldn't lower them to his level.

[Mr_Spock]

3. CLEARLY he is a stimulant addict - the 2nd debate proved that.

He was using every ounce of his strength to control the facial spasms he was getting from the stimulant they gave him. It worked too! He was more focused, more alert and other than almost acting on the thoughts in his head that said "must kill these fuckers" he did OK to contol his high! Even Ritalin would give him some of these ticks, so he didn't necessarily do an illegal substance. Now, do I think he is psychotic and needs something to control his INSANE emotions during a debate - YES! This man is seriously deranged and is clearly not in control. Cheney and Rove are co-presidents - Bush would be in an asylum if not for these freaks controling him at every instance. Heck, the bulge in his back was likely medication!

[walldude]

4. I thought exactly the same thing when

Bush was onstage. The grinding teeth and 90mph blinking eyes were a dead giveaway. I saw a few commentators(obviously not in the know) say that Bush looked all caffinated when he came out. I thought that was pretty funny.
On the other hand I also think he may be using pharmies instead of Coke. A good dose of Dexadrine can get the old jaw moving too. It would be alot safer and easier for him to get pharmies then to have to risk someone scoring for him.

[Richard D]

5. It seemed to me . .

That as the debate wore on, whatever stim he was on was wearing off. I don't know a lot about stimulants, but i believe free base coke wears off quite fast, while dexadrine lasts a lot longer.

[speedoo]

6. I saw him on C-span, speaking in Minnesota on Saturday.

His speech was very slurred. He looked and sounded like someone who had consumed a lot of alcohol just before speaking.