Thursday, January 31, 2008
Another Signing Statement
Bush has done it again, subverted the rule of law and thus, not upholding the Constitution. Everytime he signs a bill into law, and adds that little "signing statement" that has become de rigueur with him he abuses his position and the law.
His latest signing statement was Monday 1/28 when he signed the National Defense Authorization Bill. The bill had a clause in it Section 1222 which stated that no permanent military base would be built in Iraq. This received little to no media press because it was upstaged by that evening's performance of the State of the Union address where he assured the American public that our troops would be coming home. Yet another lie to add to the 935 lies that got us into the mess that is Iraq.
Regarding the 935 Lies:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22794451/
Regarding Saddam Hussein and WMD, etc.:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/27/60-minutes-report-saddam_n_83512.html
Text of the SOTU:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/stateoftheunion/2008/index.html
Signing Statement:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080128-10.html
His latest signing statement was Monday 1/28 when he signed the National Defense Authorization Bill. The bill had a clause in it Section 1222 which stated that no permanent military base would be built in Iraq. This received little to no media press because it was upstaged by that evening's performance of the State of the Union address where he assured the American public that our troops would be coming home. Yet another lie to add to the 935 lies that got us into the mess that is Iraq.
Regarding the 935 Lies:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22794451/
Regarding Saddam Hussein and WMD, etc.:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/27/60-minutes-report-saddam_n_83512.html
Text of the SOTU:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/stateoftheunion/2008/index.html
Signing Statement:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080128-10.html
Labels: Iraq, National Defense Authorization Act, Signing statements, SOTU 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
SOTU-2008
The Sec. of the Interior is the one sitting out, to insure continuity....
Think Progress has released the copy of the embargo'd address a little early...it was posted at 8:33, to be delivered at 9. http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=State+of+the+Union:
I have been skimming the copy:
". . .our economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty.America has added jobs for a record 52 straight months, but jobs are now growing at a slower pace. Wages are up, but so are prices for food and gas. Exports are rising, but the housing market has declined. And at kitchen tables across our country, there is concern about our economic future. " Understatement leading to his call for tax relief and business investment bill...
"I will send you a budget that terminates or substantially reduces 151 wasteful or bloated programs totaling more than $18 billion. And this budget will keep America on track for a surplus in 2012. American families have to balance their budgets, and so should their Government." too bad he squandered the surplus he was left...and even by his optomistic accounting it will take 4 more years to balance the budget...
He goes on to talk about taxes, foreclosures, leave no child behind, faithbased schools...
and then he has the audacity to say: "On matters of justice, we must trust in the wisdom of our Founders and empower judges who understand that the Constitution means what it says"
too bad he has subverted the document!
He goes on to talk about social security, medicare and medicaid spending...
and securing our borders by raiding businesses and homes, detaining and deporting.... oh and Gulf Coast Hurricane relief??!!!
"We are engaged in the defining ideological struggle of the 21st century. The terrorists oppose every principle of humanity and decency that we hold dear. " [and so has he: wars of agression, lies, deception, ignoring pesky documents like the Constitution and the Geneva Conventions]
"The Iraqi people quickly realized that something dramatic had happened. . .They saw our forces moving into neighborhoods, . . coming in to ensure that improved security was followed by improvements in daily life. Our military and civilians in Iraq are performing with courage and distinction, and they have the gratitude of our whole Nation." too bad our troops had no armament, are an occuppying force, are not paid well,, and if they are injured--the VA is NOT there...
And then Bush goes on to talk about Al Qaeda in Iraq...there because of us!!!
Watch out Iranians..."
"America is opposing genocide in Sudan and supporting freedom in countries from Cuba and Zimbabwe to Belarus and Burma.
America is leading the fight against global poverty, with strong education initiatives and humanitarian assistance" If ONLY
'America is leading the fight against global hunger. Today, more than half the world’s food aid comes from the United States. " Though here in America food stamps only gives $1/meal
'America is leading the fight against disease." And then he talks about AIDS, yet his administration refuses to give out condoms...
"trust"
The number of Americans living in poverty have increased...
For more analysis go to : http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=State+Of+The+Union
Think Progress has released the copy of the embargo'd address a little early...it was posted at 8:33, to be delivered at 9. http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=State+of+the+Union:
I have been skimming the copy:
". . .our economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty.America has added jobs for a record 52 straight months, but jobs are now growing at a slower pace. Wages are up, but so are prices for food and gas. Exports are rising, but the housing market has declined. And at kitchen tables across our country, there is concern about our economic future. " Understatement leading to his call for tax relief and business investment bill...
"I will send you a budget that terminates or substantially reduces 151 wasteful or bloated programs totaling more than $18 billion. And this budget will keep America on track for a surplus in 2012. American families have to balance their budgets, and so should their Government." too bad he squandered the surplus he was left...and even by his optomistic accounting it will take 4 more years to balance the budget...
He goes on to talk about taxes, foreclosures, leave no child behind, faithbased schools...
and then he has the audacity to say: "On matters of justice, we must trust in the wisdom of our Founders and empower judges who understand that the Constitution means what it says"
too bad he has subverted the document!
He goes on to talk about social security, medicare and medicaid spending...
and securing our borders by raiding businesses and homes, detaining and deporting.... oh and Gulf Coast Hurricane relief??!!!
"We are engaged in the defining ideological struggle of the 21st century. The terrorists oppose every principle of humanity and decency that we hold dear. " [and so has he: wars of agression, lies, deception, ignoring pesky documents like the Constitution and the Geneva Conventions]
"The Iraqi people quickly realized that something dramatic had happened. . .They saw our forces moving into neighborhoods, . . coming in to ensure that improved security was followed by improvements in daily life. Our military and civilians in Iraq are performing with courage and distinction, and they have the gratitude of our whole Nation." too bad our troops had no armament, are an occuppying force, are not paid well,, and if they are injured--the VA is NOT there...
And then Bush goes on to talk about Al Qaeda in Iraq...there because of us!!!
Watch out Iranians..."
"America is opposing genocide in Sudan and supporting freedom in countries from Cuba and Zimbabwe to Belarus and Burma.
America is leading the fight against global poverty, with strong education initiatives and humanitarian assistance" If ONLY
'America is leading the fight against global hunger. Today, more than half the world’s food aid comes from the United States. " Though here in America food stamps only gives $1/meal
'America is leading the fight against disease." And then he talks about AIDS, yet his administration refuses to give out condoms...
"trust"
The number of Americans living in poverty have increased...
For more analysis go to : http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=State+Of+The+Union
Labels: Bush's Last, SOTU 2008
