BuzzFlash Reader Commentary
June 4, 2003
by Matt Prather

GEORGE W BUSH: THE NIGHTMARE PRESIDENCY
(expanding on the George W Bush resume)

BACKGROUND

THE CRIMINAL:
Arrested (no. of times unknown) for DUI and cocaine possession (erased from his criminal record).

THE FAILURE:
Ran for Congress and lost. Bought an oil company, couldn't find oil in Texas, sold all stock in company right before it went bankrupt. Cut taxes, bankrupting the Texas government, plunging the state billions of dollars into debt.

THE KILLER:
Set record for most executions by any Governor in US history.

THE BAD PARENT:
The Drunken Bush Twins: Daughters Barbara and Jenna. Busted for underage drinking in an Austin nightclub. Got Secret Service to release a boyfriend from jail. Arrested for using fake IDs to order a drink in a Austin restaurant.

PRE-PRESIDENCY

2000: STEALING THE PRESIDENCY WITH BROTHER’S HELP:
Leading up to the November election, Florida’s Secretary of State, Katherine Harris and Governor Jeb Bush remove tens of thousands of citizens from the voter rolls. 54% of those removed were African-American.
The Florida Republican party claims those barred from voting were convicted felons, but almost none were. In the 2000 election, Al Gore received over 90% of the African American vote for President, but "lost" Florida.

2000: STEALING THE PRESIDENCY WITH FATHER’S HELP
Loses the popular vote by over a half a million votes but still becomes president, thanks to a Supreme Court decision against a Florida recount made by Bush Sr/Republican appointees.

PRESIDENCY: SCREW EVERYBODY, EXCEPT MY RICH FRIENDS

SCREW THE POOR & EDUCATION:
Cuts government funding for libraries, energy research, Community Access programs, environmental safe guards, public housing, workplace training programs, the EPA budget, child abuse counseling, unemployment benefits and veterans benefits.

SCREW THE ENVIRONMENT:
Pulled the United States out of the Kyoto Protocol agreement on Global Warming. A measure signed by 178 other countries. Revoked our agreement with Europe to cut our carbon monoxide emissions.

SCREW PEACE:
Violated the Comprehensive Test Ban treaty by planning "mini-nuke" program. Started a new cold war with China after one of our spy planes knocked down a Chinese plane, killing the pilot. Allowed the peace process in the Middle East to crumble, resulting in renewed bloodshed between Israel and Palestine.
Violated the anti-ballistic missile treaties of the 70’s with Russia by re-introducing "Star Wars" as the Missile Defense Shield plan. Defied UN human rights agreements, resulting in the US being removed from the Human Rights Commission. Cut off negotiations with North Korea to contain their growing nuclear weapons arsenal.

SCREW THE LOWER CLASS:
Spent the "surplus" and then some on a trillion dollar tax cut (2001). 43% of which goes to the wealthiest 1% of Americans. Passed a 350 billion dollar tax cut which benefits the wealthiest 1% of Americans. (2003)

SCREW WORKING HARD:
Took off for vacation the entire month of August, barely 7 months into his term. Setting a record for most days on vacation by a President.

SCREW THE ECONOMY:
Over 2 million Americans lost their jobs in his first year in office. All 50 states have a budget deficit. Presiding over the biggest federal deficit in US history. Record for most private bankruptcies and foreclosures in any 12 month period. Biggest drop in the history of the stock market.

SCREW THE WORLD:
Attacked and took over Afghanistan, even though none of the 9/11 hijackers were from Afghanistan. Had over 15 million people worldwide take to the streets to protest administration’s policy towards Iraq. Withdrew from the World Court of Law.
Launched an invasion of Iraq, a sovereign nation, against the will of the United Nations and the world community. First president in US history to order an attack and military occupation of a sovereign nation.

*The nightmare continues...
Matt Prather
Louisville KY