Here’s the hook: yesterday, the Bush Administration released not one, but TWO sets of creepy “regulations” rewriting laws in Bush’s image. One you have heard about, but one, weirdly enough, you haven’t heard about at ALL.
Bettie Page in Playboy, 1956
And that’s even creepier. But to get there, I’m going to ask for your indulgence, because [...]
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In contrast to the late President Kennedy:
“I think he’s impatient. I think, my summation: He doesn’t like homework. And homework means reading or getting briefed or having a debate. And part of the presidency, part of governing, particularly in this area, is homework, homework, homework.”
– Bob Woodward, reflecting on President Bush’s governing style.
H/T Political Wire
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Since the third and last, (thank god), debate I’ve essentially over-occupied myself with reading one of the most instructive and yet discouraging books I’ve ever read: State of Denial by Bob Woodward. While many of you may have pushed through this very detailed account of the actual execution of war planning and war execution, I’ve [...]
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Filed under: Afghanistan, Bush Admin, Election '08, Foreign Policy, George W. Bush, In The News, International, Iran, Iraq, Israel, John McCain '08, Stuart O'Neill
Here we go.
The christianist right has never liked McCain.
The christianist right wasn’t happy with McCain as the GOP nominee.
The christianist right (specifically the Council for National Policy) wanted Palin on the ticket and — surprise! — McCain picked her.
Palin, a member of the christianist right, has energized the party… and McCain’s candidacy.
But the christianist right, [...]
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Filed under: Election '08, Gov. Sarah Palin, John McCain '08, Michael Stickings
These were written by Colin Powell. Before you go off the deep end, remember he got royally hosed by Bush, too. He stuck it out because, according to Bob Woodward’s book, he was afraid of what actions might be taken if he wasn’t at Bush’s side with his foot on the brake.
He’s well thought of [...]
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Cross Posted From Article of Faith
Woodward: Kissinger Advising Bush on War:
“Henry Kissinger has been advising President Bush and Vice President Cheney about Iraq, telling them that “victory is the only meaningful exit strategy,” author and journalist Bob Woodward said. The Washington Post editor’s third book on the Bush administration, “State of Denial,” comes out next [...]
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