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2003-03-17 19:04 | User Profile
[url=http://www.willthomas.net/isbushnuts.htm]http://www.willthomas.net/isbushnuts.htm[/url]
IS BUSH NUTS?
by William Thomas Senior reporter Feb. 12, 2003
What drives a man to go against the wishes of his countryfolk and the entire world community - including the presidents of Russia, China, France and Germany?
How can a professed Christian continue to defy church leaders worldwide - including the Bishops of Britain and the Pope? How does he rationalize breaking the commandments of his God, which clearly prohibit coveting another's property, theft of their oil, and mass murder of defenseless populations?
How can he ignore his own generals when they complain, "We're advocating a policy that says we will invade another nation that is not currently attacking us or invading any of our allies." [Capitol Hill Blue Jan, 22, 2003]
To those who deem it unseemly to count the brick's on one man's load, let us recall that this unelected President is one brick short of killing what the UN fears could be up to a half-million people in Iraq. This massacre could easily see Pakistan's government - and its 30 to 40 nukes - falling to an al Qaeda/Taliban majority. Bush's announced plans to attack North Korea and Iran have already prompted both countries to hit the nuclear gas pedal, virtually assuring a "nuclear event". And his $5 trillion blowout has taken the American economy to a $2 trillion deficit in two short years. As ignored global warming triggers Extreme Weather Events, frightened Nobel price-winning economists warn that GW's proposed $600 billion tax cut is "fiscal madness" - "a very serious economic error" that will collapse the country in exactly the same way the ex-Soviet Empire went bust buying and deploying so many arms in so many places. Ditto Imperial Rome.
Are these the acts of a rational person?
Not since Nixon's famous freak-outs in the White House, which saw National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger ordering military commanders to ignore nuclear launch orders from their Commander-In-Chief, is it so urgent that we examine a president's cognitive capacities. [The Trial of Henry Kissinger]
It might be useful to scrutinize the following findings. While everyone "goes nuts" from time to time, the salient question is whether traits described below dominate and drive today's presidential decisions. Is a man called by other government reps, "an idiot" "an imbecile" "dangerously incompetent" and "a moron" competent, capable and qualified to direct America's unchallenged military might?
Read on. If you dare.
PATTERN RECOGNITION "Is The 'President' Nuts?" asks Carol Wolman, M.D. "Many people, inside and especially outside this country, believe that the American president is nuts, and is taking the world on a suicidal path." [Counterpunch Oct. 2, 2002]
A board-certified psychiatrist in practice for 30 years, Dr. Wolman feels compelled ............................
2003-03-17 20:01 | User Profile
Are there any sane men among America's top generals? A coup would save America. The legislative and judical branches of the government could be left intact, and when the worse of the crisis passes, new presidential elections could take place.
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2003-03-17 21:53 | User Profile
Great article. Saved it. Good info at the end and a funny pic too.
Message to George Jr... go drinking with your old man and FUH-GED-ABOUD-IT
Let Powell call the (oops, serve the ) shots, and you'll be a happier man.
Don't worry, some of our most treasured leaders were DRUNKS.
I bet Winnie Churchill could get ya to toss a cold one down the hatch.
It may yield some insights to life your subconscious is craving for.
Bottoms Up ! Come on, after all, you always were a FUNCTIONING alcoholic, right ??? :-)
2003-03-17 22:15 | User Profile
"Dry drunk" is a term describing the state of the alcoholic who is uncomfortable when he is not drinking. The "dry drunk syndrome" is a group of symptoms that occur together and constitute an abnormality. Since the abnormality of the alcoholic's attitudes and behavior during his drinking career is generally recognized, the persistence of these traits after the alcoholic stops drinking might seem equally abnormal. Therefore, the term "dry-drunk" alludes to the absence of favorable change in the attitudes and behavior of the alcoholic who is not drinking.
"Dry Drunk" Traits:
Grandiose behavior Pomposity Exaggerated self-importance A rigidly judgmental outlook Impatience Childish behavior Irresponsible behavior Irrational rationalization Projection Overreaction
BINGO!
2003-03-18 00:09 | User Profile
Are there any sane men among America's top generals? A coup would save America. The legislative and judical branches of the government could be left intact, and when the worse of the crisis passes, new presidential elections could take place.
Yes, WHERE are the voices of reason--the voices of rationality and restraint--in OUR entire federal government. I much as I loathe them, where are the Democrats?? Why isn't someone--anyone--calling Powell on the forged, fake Iraqi documents??
This is absolutely insane. And to see it personified, watch TV tonight at 8 PM EST.