Thursday, January 20, 2005
Inaugural
Well, Bush officially started his second term in office today. Thrilling stuff as he proclaimed an end to tyranny around the world as we let freedom ring and things of that nature. I'm sure this means that we'll be taking a hard core stand against dictators such as President Musharoff (that is not spelled right) of Pakistan and what about the royal family of Saudi Arabia...that doesn't seem very democratic. I'm sure we'll be taking some harsh measures against Russia and Putin and his crackdown on the free press and businesses that offer support to his opposition.
I'm certain as well that when Bush speaks of unity he's calling on fundamentalist Christians in this country to reflect upon their rhetoric as being devisive as opposed to inclusive. I'm sure he's asking them to seek common grounds with their opposites as opposed to dogmatically proselitizing and trying to impose their value system on everyone they meet whether it fits or not.
I'm sure that Bush only had the best of intentions when he spoke about Republicans having to come together and compromise on passing his legislation. Because as we all know, compromise is all about making people who disagree with you suck it up quietly and do what you say.
Is there hope for the future of our country? Sure there is...but I think starting with a more frank discussion of what's actually going on in the world would be a good start. Also, if stupid people could stop pissing me off, I'd be a lot happier.
I'm certain as well that when Bush speaks of unity he's calling on fundamentalist Christians in this country to reflect upon their rhetoric as being devisive as opposed to inclusive. I'm sure he's asking them to seek common grounds with their opposites as opposed to dogmatically proselitizing and trying to impose their value system on everyone they meet whether it fits or not.
I'm sure that Bush only had the best of intentions when he spoke about Republicans having to come together and compromise on passing his legislation. Because as we all know, compromise is all about making people who disagree with you suck it up quietly and do what you say.
Is there hope for the future of our country? Sure there is...but I think starting with a more frank discussion of what's actually going on in the world would be a good start. Also, if stupid people could stop pissing me off, I'd be a lot happier.
