A (probable) oldie rant, but definitely a goodie, re: Shrub's fake fundie beliefs

[UTUSN]

Yesterday somebody was telling me she had drawn (by lot) the topic of "Death" for her Catholic retreat group. This led me to spout on Shrub as an example of what some people say they believe vs what they actually believe. My interpretation was Shrub's saying, "Who cares? I'll be dead by then," when he was asked what History will say about him. I took this to mean he really doesn't believe in the Afterlife, contrary to his professions.

So I Googled "W. Bush history dead" and this gem of a rant popped up. It is undated but refers to the WOODWARD quote of 2004. Its take is different from my "Afterlife" interpretation. This fellow says Shrub meant he's fulfilling the Apocalypse and the destruction of our material world. It's a fine, Shrub-blasting rant.


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http://www.opednews.com/lower042904_dead.htm

"We'll All Be Dead"

Bush bases his view of history on the Teachings of a Drug crazed resentful Christian Wannabe whose writings, having nothing to do with Jesus' Original ideas, were incorporated into the New Testament by Roman tyrants who proceeded to introduce the western world to self-righteous imperial conquest in the name of compassion and peace.

by Dr. Gerry Lower

OpEdNews.Com


George W. Bush, when asked by Bob Woodward "how is history likely to judge your Iraq war?" replied, "History, we don't know. We'll all be dead." (Woodward Shares War Secrets, CBS News, 60 Minutes, April 18, 2004). ....


Written by John of Patmos about 90 AD, the Book of Revelations is an opium-enhanced exercise in Old Testament vengeance. John, a would-be Christian, was so distraught with his treatment at the hands of pre-Christian Romans, he introduced harshly anti-Christian thought into the historical record. Two centuries later, when nascent Christianity was adopted and perverted by the Roman emperor, Constantine, this hallucinatory effort eventually become(sic) part of New Testament Roman scripture (despite having nothing to do with nascent Christian doctrine).

The sadly pathetic view which Bush sees fit to impose upon the entire world was written by a chronically-persecuted, terminally-depressed "druggie" living in Roman exile. John's apocalyptic tome was incorporated into Roman "Christianity" by Roman tyrants who proceeded to introduce the western world to self-righteous imperial conquest in the name of compassion and peace. ....

According to Bush, we do not need to worry about the outcome of his preemptory war on Iraq because "we'll all be dead." There is likely no intelligent response to that ludicrous proclamation that does not employ America's favorite four-letter "F" word. In the world of religious freedom that Jefferson provided for all Americans, Bush has every right to impose his apocalyptic world view on himself. Good for him. Bush has no right whatsoever to impose his apocalyptic world view on another living soul, least of all the children who will outlive Bush by decades.

All thoughtful and caring American citizens ought be afraid, very afraid. Bush is likely inviting us to the People's Temple for a glass of grape Kool-Aide(sic).





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Dr. Gerry Lower lives in the shadow of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. His recent book, Jefferson's Eyes, provides an evolutionary paradigm for comprehending American history. No longer can we afford to see our history as an economic success story. We must see our history as a departure from original values www.jeffersonseyes.com He can be reached at [e-mail]


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P.S., misspellings & such (the two "sics") ordinarily give me pause about somebody's credentials, but---------it's Saturday night!!1

[liberal renegade]

1. I won't be drinking his kool-aid.

[KoKo]

2. Good Read! K&R... I know he's said to be tied to the Armageddonists

but a poster on another thread today said it was more Karl Rove's marketing that makes him so appealing to the Armageddonists. Bush doesn't believe in anything except self-preservation, imho. But, his comment to Woodward sent chills down the spines of those on the middle and left... Ugh.

loved this quote on your post from Dr. Lower:

Dr. Gerry Lower lives in the shadow of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. His recent book, Jefferson's Eyes, provides an evolutionary paradigm for comprehending American history. No longer can we afford to see our history as an economic success story. We must see our history as a departure from original values www.jeffersonseyes.com He can be reached at [e-mail]

I'm sure Bush Bot Supply Side Applauder Larry Kudlow the CNBC Mouthpiece would have indigestion from that quote. :D

[Ian David]

3. Which side of the struggle does Bush actually think he is on? n/t

[UTUSN]

4. Farewell kick for the Fundies-after-church!!1 n/t