"IRONY ALERT" (or, I just can't believe it...)

[babylonsister]

Happy Law Day USA, May 1, as proclaimed by the dim one.:puke:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/04/20070428-1.html

Office of the Press Secretary
April 28, 2007

Law Day, U.S.A., 2007
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America


Our Nation is built upon the rule of law and guided by our founding promise of freedom, equality, and justice for all. Law Day is an opportunity to celebrate the Constitution and the laws that protect our rights and liberties and to recognize our responsibility as citizens to uphold the values of a free and just society.

Generations of Americans have served the cause of justice and shaped our legal institutions to ensure that the blessings of liberty extend to every citizen. The men and women of America's legal community have worked to defend the Constitution, protect the innocent, and secure the rights of their fellow citizens. Their efforts have helped make our Nation a shining example of justice.

America's faith in the rule of law has endured through the centuries. Today, we strive to prepare our next generation of leaders to carry on America's tradition of freedom and democracy. The theme of this year's Law Day, "Liberty Under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy," highlights the importance of teaching our young people about the vital role they can play in our democratic society. We all have a duty to help our youth become responsible citizens by promoting the virtues that sustain our democracy and fostering a deeper understanding and respect for our Constitution and laws. These young men and women will shape the future of our country, and their spirit and character will help promote justice, equality, and opportunity throughout our country.

The strength of our legal system requires the ongoing commitment of every citizen. As we observe Law Day, we celebrate our Nation's legal heritage and honor those who work to advance the cause of justice.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, in accordance with Public Law 87 20, as amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2007, as Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call upon Government officials to display the flag of the United States in support of this national observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

[More Than A Feeling]

1. He's actually honoring the end of Law School finals.

Or so I'd like to believe.:D

[babylonsister]

2. But read how it's wrapped up in love of the Constitution, rule of law,

etc. It's so bloody hypocritcal considering he's the most massive shredder of the Constitution and law I've ever seen.

[bonito]

3. Sound like their taking lessons from N korea

Total bullshit.

[Skittles]

4. allow me to join you, babylonsister

:puke:

[WCGreen]

5. Fuck that nonsense about the Year of Our Lord....

He ain't my fucking Lord...

I may appreciate what he stood for, probably more than any of the so-called Christians in the White House...

[sutz12]

6. That's double plus good speak. nt

:evilgrin:

[Vickers]

7. Was there a signing statement involved with this nincompoopery?

:eyes:

[Moochy]

8. Hey Dumb Son, That day is already taken

It's called May Day you fetal alcohol syndrome wanna-be cowboy/fighter-pilot.

[ArkySue]

9. Living in Bizarro World

It's taking a toll on me...

<>

I knew that was gonna happen.

[unhappycamper]

Like I said yesterday, reality nuggets surface

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, in accordance with Public Law 87 20, as amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2007, as Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call upon Government officials to display the flag of the United States in support of this national observance.

Let the impeachment proceedings commence!

[MiniMe]

10. Is this the one day of the year that *co has to follow the law?

:sarcasm:

[Bridget Burke]

11. "May Day--the Real Labor Day"

May 1st, International Workers' Day, commemorates the historic struggle of working people throughout the world, and is recognized in every country except the United States, Canada, and South Africa. This despite the fact that the holiday began in the 1880s in the United States, with the fight for an eight-hour work day.

In 1884, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions passed a resolution stating that eight hours would constitute a legal day's work from and after May 1, 1886. The resolution called for a general strike to achieve the goal, since legislative methods had already failed. With workers being forced to work ten, twelve, and fourteen hours a day, rank-and-file support for the eight-hour movement grew rapidly, despite the indifference and hostility of many union leaders. By April 1886, 250,000 workers were involved in the May Day movement.

http://flag.blackened.net/daver/anarchism/mayday.html

On a visit to San Francisco, I noticed wonderful posters for a joint May Day celebration--sponsored by local Pagans & the IWW. Of course, the holiday has ancient roots. And it's always annoyed certain folks.

In England the attacks on May Day were a necessary part of the wearisome, unending attempt to establish industrial work discipline. The attempt was led by the Puritans with their belief that toil was godly and less toil wicked. Absolute surplus value could be increased only by increasing the hours of labor and abolishing holydays. A parson wrote a piece of work propaganda called Funebria Florae, Or the Downfall of the May Games. He attacked, "ignorants, atheists, papists, drunkards, swearers, swashbucklers, maid-marians, morrice-dancers, maskers, mummers, Maypole stealers, health-drinkers, together with a rapscallion rout of fiddlers, fools fighters, gamesters, lewd-women, light-women, contemmers of magistracy, affronters of ministry, disobedients to parents, misspenders of time, and abusers of the creature, &c."

www.midnightnotes.org/mayday/green.html

Which side are you on?