ailsagirl
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:29 PM
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Malloy thought it was bizarre that Dub wore a military jacket |
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Edited on Sat Dec-18-04 09:29 PM by ailsagirl
for a number of reasons:
1) his non-existent military career 2) not one U.S. president, even those who had been GENERALS, has even worn a military-style uniform while in office 3) guys like Castro, Hitler, and Hussein, however, have
Just one more bizarre wacko thing dub has done
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:30 PM
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:32 PM
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Edited on Sat Dec-18-04 09:37 PM by ailsagirl
One wonders what the security guard is thinking. It LOOKS as if he's stifling a laugh.
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:40 PM
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:32 PM
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3. They said the same things about the flight suit |
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Yeah, it's very much the dictatorial, Banana Republican look.
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:33 PM
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4. You know those facts. I know those facts and so do |
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Chimpus Khan's handlers. That jacket was no error, no fashion faux pas. It was cold and calulated to make a specific impression. To the right, he supports the troops, is with them every step of the way, and supports them fully. None of that is necessarily ture, but that want their base to think that and associate King Khan with that.
The second mesage is to use ..... fuck with us and you're gunna go to jail.
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:36 PM
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5. He's a coward, trying not to act like one |
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:37 PM
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6. Are You Talking About The Star Trek Jacket? |
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:40 PM
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8. Whatever it was... when he was speaking...er, reading |
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before a bunch of marines recently...
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:40 PM
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9. I suspect Bush has a very, very tiny penis |
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Sat Dec-18-04 09:46 PM
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10. It's his piss-ant puny ego |
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Edited on Sat Dec-18-04 09:48 PM by pleiku52cab
telling him that if he dresses up like a He man or Hero then he must really be one. I've experienced this same kind of shit among other nam vets - the ones that talk the most about the war are the ones who saw the least shit.
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:17 PM
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11. Fashion sense for dictators |
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I once (long, long ago, children) had a history teacher who gave a mini lecture about the fashion sense of dictators. Now this was many a year ago and my memory isn't what it once was, but I'll do my best to recall his points.
According to him, it was the easiest way to tell the difference between a fascist regime and a communist one. The fascists go for a flashy look -- lots of medals and ribbons and gold braid in their dictator suits -- the point is to set them above those they rule. I believe his examples included Hitler. I think of Kim Jong Il in this fashion category.
In contrast, the communists go for a very basic look to reinforce that they are "of the people." Think of the Mao suit and Castro's fatigues.
So, in light of the points above, what does the "Member's Only President Jacket" say about Bush?
I didn't notice any flashy buttons or tassels, but I think it leans toward the fascist fashion statement. Playing dress-up seems to be more important to that camp -- and this wasn't his first costume party. And even though it was the color of the troops clothing and had a retro military cut, the "President of the United States" logo sets him about as far apart from regular troops as one can get.
Any other thoughts?
Do you think it was an intentional statement, a simple mistake of his handlers, or a slip?
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Sat Dec-18-04 10:20 PM
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12. Probably YES to all three |
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Edited on Sat Dec-18-04 10:21 PM by ailsagirl
I, myself, thought it looked really stupid.
But I'm not exactly a * supporter.
But then, he usually looks pretty stupid.
Anyone ever discover what that contraption on his back is???
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