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quaoar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:00 AM
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Bush: Can't be president "without a relationship with the Lord"
http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20050111-101004-3771r.htm

By James G. Lakely
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

President Bush said yesterday that he doesn't "see how you can be president without a relationship with the Lord," but that he is always mindful to protect the right of others to worship or not worship.
Mr. Bush told editors and reporters of The Washington Times yesterday in an interview in the Oval Office that many in the public misunderstand the role of faith in his life and his view of the proper relationship between religion and the government.
"I think people attack me because they are fearful that I will then say that you're not equally as patriotic if you're not a religious person," Mr. Bush said. "I've never said that. I've never acted like that. I think that's just the way it is.


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Benhurst Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:02 AM
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1. Another great thought pulled
out of the Royal "Presidential" ass. :puke:
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rwenos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:06 AM
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2. The Calvinist Elect
On the hoof. GWB really believes white male Protestants were destined to rule the earth -- "just because we're more qualified, we have had all the advantages, we are better educated . . . . just BECAUSE."

This guy is SO retro. SO monarchist.
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MrSlayer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:08 AM
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3. Hmm, I'm less patriotic because I'm not religious?
What a sad strange little man.
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noamnety Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:14 AM
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4. That's what his dad taught him
"I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God." -- Bush Sr.
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DieboldMustDie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:17 AM
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5. The Washington Times?
Isn't their Lord the New Messiah, Sun Myung Moon? :shrug:
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marcologico Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 01:20 AM
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6. Profile in pandering.
Bush is religious like Reagan was a WWII fighter pilot, NOT.
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tngledwebb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 06:27 AM
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7. The bastard barely goes to church.
And I know he can't read at the King James Bible level. And if we judge him and his puppet masters by their deeds- well, they're all going where it's real real hot, for a long long time.
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FlyByNight Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 06:35 AM
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8. The "Lord" being the almighty dollar...
is what he really means.

This is just more cynical manipulation of those ignorant souls who voted for this incompetent, spoiled, slacker cowboy.

Hey George, you swore to uphold the Constitution, not the Bible, you religious bigot. In addition, you claim to invoke Christ whenever it seems to suit you. Would Jesus kill 100,000+ Iraqis and lead the US into a war where every stated pretext for war is false/lies? Cynical hypocrite. :mad:
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Disturbed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 06:41 AM
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9. Some say shrub is the anti-Christ.
He is not the anti-Christ but he is anti-Christian.
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DoYouEverWonder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 07:01 AM
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10. The Christ is all about love and tolerance
Bush is all about hate and oppression. Therefore, Bush who claims to be like christ is really an anti-christ.

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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 07:23 AM
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11. Now this really highlights *'s lack of insight into his words and deeds...
"I think people attack me because they are fearful that I will then say that you're not equally as patriotic if you're not a religious person," Mr. Bush said. "I've never said that. I've never acted like that. I think that's just the way it is.

He is a psychopath and very dangerous.
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John_H Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 07:34 AM
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12. Yeah, but he never said who the lord was.
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GOPBasher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 09:19 AM
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13. They should ask him straight out: Can a Buddhist, Jew, Atheist,
Hindu, Muslim, Pagan or agnostic be President?
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PurityOfEssence Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 11:54 AM
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22. I'd like to hear that
I'd like to hear him answer these other questions too:

Is a Christian inherently more good than an non-believer?

(If so, Hitler was a prince and Einstein was a dick; Einstein didn't believe in a supreme being. To answer this, too, he'll anger many people regardless how he responds.)

What other offices should non-believers be denied?

What other rights should non-believers be denied?

Do you believe in evolution?
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Flying Dream Blues Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 09:24 AM
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14. Right..,.,.who WOULD Jesus bomb??? nt
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 09:31 AM
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15. Bush & Co are master hypnotists
They're a carnival act, a sideshow gone awry. They've figured out a way to capture the attention of feeble minded, uneducated people and keep them under control. They took examples from history when the church controlled the masses. 911 helped.

I despise Bush. He can talk the Lord all day, I don't buy it. He's a mass murdering serial killer.
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Pacifist Patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 09:34 AM
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16. Excuse me?
I think that's just the way it is.

Just when I think I couldn't possibly disrespect the man more he has to go and open his mouth.
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Synnical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 10:27 AM
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17. What crap
"I've never said that. I've never acted like that. I think that's just the way it is.

So, he just said it, I think.
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 10:29 AM
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18. I'm sure the Lord is happy with all the death mr. bush* has brought us.
This is one sick puppy.
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Cats Against Frist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 10:49 AM
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19. I would suggest he read the Constitution
where it says that officeholders don't have to pass a religious test.

And I don't care what he "sees."
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Hidden Stillness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 11:43 AM
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20. Bushie's Little Christmas New Year
"Bushie's Little Christmas New Year"


So we welcome the new, with the same old fear,
Because of course, Bush is still here.
We live in a dream world, led by a fake,
Are we all hypnotized; not awake?

-----------------------

Santa brought Bush a gift, as you know;
Stole another one--two in a row!
Republicans brimming with gifts, like elves,
Ohio vote numbers they made up themselves.

So now, regardless, the deed was done,
The media handled, the election "won";
But for every promise Bush fails to keep
The people now just fall asleep.

A while ago, at any rate,
A crisis was coming, and it would be great;
"Where is Bush?" they were heard to say,
"On vacation--we like it that way."

An army of the poor had come to call
Up to the White House and straight down the hall;
They asked what became of that campaign vow:
"Where are your Christian morals now?"

Bush's staff thought they were servants or peons,
They hadn't talked to their like in eons:
"What do I say?" one of them fretted,
"These aren't contributors; who had them vetted?"

The people told of their terrible plight,
Family farms destitute, urban blight;
The old now threatened, the young who never had,
"For us, your economy is always bad."

"We are not helped by stocks, up or down,
"The words 'tort reform' are the words of a clown;
"Tax cuts won't help us, subsidies too,
"Because we have nothing, and they all go to you."

Their accusations, their cries for relief,
Began to annoy the Repub Corporate Chief.
"These people were fun when they cheered me on cue,
"But now the servants tell ME what to do??"

Finally, Rich Boy had had quite enough,
"You welfare queens think you have it tough?"
"You try to embarrass me with all these displays,
"Why don't you turn in your 401Ks?"

"If you have these problems, sell off your yachts,
"You think you have problems--I have lots."
Then Repubs started pushing them all out the door;
These little peons were not fun anymore.

"What do the poor know about God's will?
"Whatever they want, I want to kill."
None understood what was the fuss,
"You claim you want Jesus--you voted for us."

Then the whole group came back to their senses,
Remember our pose, our attacks, our defenses.
"How can we use this against them," Bush thinks;
Call them "liberals," "whiners," "they drives when they drinks"?

"Let's skip that last one," one of them said,
"Especially when driving makes some end up dead."
"We'll search all their records, we'll dig up some dirt,
"As the Lord God permits us to fight when we're hurt."

As the privileged demons prepared their attack,
Something new had called them back.
The media learned of the incident here;
Those brown-nose corporate crawlers--they're nothing to fear.

The media grilled Bush as they have all along:
"You were right, weren't you Georgie, and they were all wrong?"
Then Bush asked an aide advice on how to seem sincere,
"Give a pinch to your cheek--it'll force out a tear."

Oh what a laugh, the oppressor on top;
Hauls out the Bible, to use as a prop.
The same winners win, the same losers lose,
But who do you fool, when thus you abuse?

------------------

I dreamt I had a dream that night,
Little Bushie's toughest fight.
A real punishment for a real crime;
No Daddy to bail you out this time.

To the dark Other side, get there with a push,
And meet at last the Lord; surprise--it wasn't Bush!
"The punishment you give will be given to you,
"Because you are a sinner, too."

A long line precedes you, so wait at the end,
What have you made of yourself, "Friend"?
Your Party is now the rich, who acquire,
And I know your faith to be that of a liar.

Laughing, partying, your spirit left to rot,
"But I was hungry, and ye fed me not."
You put on an act, have a photo-op here
But there the picture is totally clear.

The powerful arrayed against those who can't fight,
Total oppression this long dark night.
Halliburton, Cheney, GE and more,
Kenneth Starr, WalMart, every kind of whore.

Plotting, planning, stabbing, slashing,
Here is where you belong.
And listen now to the pain of your victims,
Where once, laughing, you sang along.

I ordered you to "Feed my sheep,"
"Give away your riches."
You mouthed the words and took the credit,
Then like a light, it switches.

A slogan, a mask, a campaign tactic,
Pretending to know God's holy pain.
The only visions you ever had
Were from your mounds of cocaine.

You were winning now, on the attack,
Mouthing words straight from that device on your back,
But wait, don't worry, it will come true,
Someday the world will all judge you.

You trick and you fool and do all your research,
No judge can stop you, on corrupt Earth.
And like a rich boy you always get by,
But wait, bastard sinner; when you die....








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PurityOfEssence Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 11:44 AM
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21. a RELATIONSHIP? So if you don't fuck Jesus, you can't be Prez?
Crazy guy, that Junior...

Seriously, though, this is deeply ugly. He's saying that non-believers are inferiors, it's as simple as that: they can't be President. This is precisely why Article One was written: endorsing the concept of religion makes those outside of that assumption inferior.
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