Is Laura Bush a Republican?

[gottaB]

I've been hearing about Laura Bush's diplomacy, and just read her remarks to the UNESCO plenary session in Paris. Are these the words and ideas of a Republican?

UNESCO, an institution born of a yearning for peace that survived years of war, can now help achieve peace by spreading the values that help defeat terror and lead to a better and safer world: education, tolerance, respect for all human life and respect for each other's differences. These are our common dreams for our children and these are the charge of UNESCO. Now more than ever, the nations of the world, the peoples of the world, must affirm the stated purpose of this organization: To further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law, and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion. Important work, and it's our work -- all of us here at UNESCO.

As a former public school teacher and librarian, I believe education is our most urgent priority and should have the first and highest call on our time and resources. Education is vital to developing nations and generations. From the moment they are born, our children's lives are shaped by the education we provide them. Education expands eager young minds; a lack of education stifles and limits them. The chance to learn and to read and write should never be only the privilege of a few, royalty or the rich, the first-born or sons. Education is the birthright of every human being -- all the world's sons and all the world's daughters.

What's the catch?

I don't think I'm alone here in sensing a disconnect between Laura's views and Dubya's. I can't believe she's a PNACker. On the other hand the Mighty Wurlitzer has been known to trot her out when Dubya seems nasty or beleaguered. Is she an enabler? Help me out. What's up with Laura Bush?

[protect freedom impeach bush now]

1. Stepford Wife

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[diplomats]

2. I'm pretty sure she was a Dem

before she married Pretzelhead.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

3. both her parents were Democrats...and she was a democrat ....until?

now she just lives a life FULL of crap(bush*) ....reason for her perpetual valium haze...shit i would be sportin a morphine patch if i was married to that turd

[theboss]

4. Is Maria Shriver a Republican?

For that matter, what does Dean's wife even look like? She is as politcally disinterested as you can get.

I'm actually hoping this is a trend in political wives. I'd rather them live their own lives and have their own ideas separate from their husbands. Besides, a lot of husbands and wives split their votes so this should be reflected in leaders.

[gottaB]

7. But Laura represents the Bush Administration, n'cest pas?

This just has a whiff of the Turd Blossom to me, like she's being used as a distraction or for damage control or both. Does she believe she's being subversive in some way, or 100% supportive? I wonder.

Actually I can picture Dean's wife pretty well but can't remember her name for the life of me--funny brain. Generally I agree it would be a good thing for spouses to have unique political identities, but I don't believe it works that way. I recall, for instance, some years ago thinking Arnold can't be all bad since he married well. And that image sticks in my mind, the idea that he may not be a total misogynist puke. If I hadn't been paying attention, that might be an impression that would influence my vote--not that I'd vote Republican, but if I were a horse, you know. Public image is a multifaceted beast. Having a popular spouse is definitely an asset.

[gully]

5. I always liked Laura...

too bad she married sucha creep.

[zbdent]

6. "Let me f you, Laura. My daddy's in the CIA and can get

your old boyfriend's parents to leave you alone."

[JitterbugPerfume]

8. who cares??

she is of no consequence....none at all

A frumpy no body