Legacy-seeking Bush calls for 'mission of liberation'

I'm looking for liberation too.

It'll come about when a Democrat takes the oath of office on January 20, 2009.

I'll be even happier, Doug, when Commander Guy is in prison.

So Bush wants: “A mission of liberation,’’ freeing citizens of the world from tyranny, hunger, disease, poverty and despair..."

So he is stepping down?

I'd just settle for when I don't have see or hear of him any more. It's been a pretty bad 7 years, no matter what fantasy world he or his supporters might want to think they live in.

Liberation of freedom?? Kinda like that Afghan liberation right?? Where the rate of incarceration for women has been on the increase bc of what are considered "cultural crimes" v real crimes since we went in. You know maybe its time to take an inventory of the so called liberation of freedom where we are or where we were "liberating."

As reported in the other Chicago paper today,Tony(wish you well)Snowjob admitted that Bush was obsessed with flies in his office and ran around all day trying to hunt down those little critters.

Isn't that the legacy we will remember?

The dumbest Prez in history chasing flies while American soldiers are dodging IED's.

why does he still insist on speaking such impotent rhetoric?

(Bush) said the United States will tighten economic sanctions on the military regime of Burma.

The U.S. will impose an expanded visa ban on “those responsible for the most egregious violations of human rights as well as their family members,’’ he said.

“In the long run, the best way to lift people out of poverty is through trade and investment,’’ he said. “A nation that is open and trading with the world will create economic rewards that far exceed anything they could get through foreign aid.’’
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Sanctions? Visa bans? Economic investment, or shall we say the creep of capitalism and Western culture? Why don't we just invade Burma? Isn't that what tough GOP guys do?

>>President Bush, calling on the United Nations today to embrace a “mission of liberation,’’ freeing citizens of the world from tyranny, hunger, disease, poverty and despair

from this Swamp thread:

http://weblogs.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/blog/2007/09/clinton_committed_to_bringing.html

John D, "the Joseph Stalin of Streamwood" STILL AVOIDS the the essence of the debate - whether or not he tells the truth or backs up his words with proof.

"Men's Vogue did not provide dollar figures for the cost of Edwards' suits"

-- So the Men's Vogue magazine article that you try to use to back up your claim that "John Edwards pays as much for his suits as Bush does" provides NO SUBSTANTIATION. John D, you just shot yourself in the foot with your own source!

"So, BC, enlighten us as to what you think John Edwards pays for his suits?"

-- I don't care how much he pays for his suits, unlike right wingnut dingbats like you that have obsessed over the costs of his haircuts. And YOU'RE the one who made the allegation of the costs of Edwards suits - not me. I ASSUME that Edwards pays a lot for custom-tailored suits, possibly made of foreign fabric, possibly made outside of the US by non-American tailors. But again, I don't care about their cost - nor do I state opinions about their cost as if they're fact.

"But yet, poor, little, ignorant BC somehow thinks John Edwards does not pay $1,500 or $2,000 or even $3,000 for a suit?"

-- REALLY? Show me the link to ANY Swamp post I've ever made that backs up this allegation that you just made. Oh, I'm sorry, you've been caught LYING again. As usual.

"I'm getting the feeling that in your house, your wife is the woman and the man. Isn't that right?"

-- So now, John D, "the Joseph Stalin of Streamwood" you turn to trying to insult my wife. That accomplishes nothing but show how you're trying to DIVERT ATTENTION from your continual FAILURE to PROVIDE PROOF of your original allegation.

"Regarding my journalism career , BC, at 28 I was editor of a magazine [...]"

-- NONE of which you've ever named here so people can see your "expertise" for themselves. Why are you TOO AFRAID to put your money where your mouth is?

"you do not need to lie to sale or succeed in sales."

-- Many good salespeople don't need to lie, many salespeople good and bad do lie. I would never consider you a good salesman; however, I'll always credit you as a world-class liar.

"Anyway, you are still a whack job"

-- Anyway, you're still TOO AFRAID, TOO LAZY, or TOO INCOMPETENT to back up your allegation with proof.

"I would find a lot more than just John W pleading for you to stop your infatuation with suits."

-- No you wouldn't. See, unlike you, I checked before making my post. That's called "research", something good journalists do, and something you don't do.

The challenge still stands weeks later. You claim that John Edwards pays as much for his suits as Bush does. You've provided NO PROOF of this. Saying that "he's rich, Bush is rich, they pay a lot for their suits, etc. etc." doesn't provide any EVIDENCE to your statement, with you posted AS IF it were FACT, when in reality it was JUST YOUR OPINION.

Now, either post proof for your allegation or admit in public that you posted an opinion that you tried to masquerade as fact. And got caught doing so.

It's that simple - even for a whack job like you.

I'll believe in his sincerity the moment he agrees to stand in front of the International Court and answers some questions.

I love to see the left wingnuts above say not one word in praise of freedom in Burma, admitting that they don't want to see freedom and democracy in countries such as Burma.

That's how much they hate President Bush and the Americans who voted for him.

"Legacy-Seeking Bush Calls For 'Mission Of Liberation?"

Republican Prez 29% should have thought of his "legacy" back when he sent Colin Powell to the UN to sell his fake "Iraq has WMD's" story.

To late now Prez McFightsuit, you'll be called the worst Prez ever for a long time into the future.

RNC Bruce,

I celebrate Dubya doing the right thing just as you likewise support Bill Clinton.

Num sayin'?

Some nice sounding words. I'd even call the speech "cogent". Unfortunately the speaker is devoid of credibility when the subject is liberation and humanity.

However, the UN also lacks credibility in that department. The United Nations is a good idea still waiting to be put into practice.

BC,

Nice obsession you got going there.

Bruce

So please explain to me why, according to the CRS, this administration gave 10 million of American taxpayer money to Burma for 2006?

Bush hates them, but we're giving them money?

Bush is right with this comment: “yet the American people are disappointed by the failures of the Human Rights Council,’’ he said. “This body has been silent on repression by regimes from Havana and Caracas to Pyongyang and Tehran, while focusing its criticism excessively on Israel. To be credible on human rights in the world, the United Nations must first reform its own Human Rights Council.’’

The UN is a joke. It's just as corrupt as the Democratic/Republican parties- all looking out for their self-interests- only on a world scale.

We wouldn't be in Iraq if the UN had the guts to actually stand up to Hussein in the first place.

Mr. Bush's failure to mention the plight of the displaced and dispossessed Palestinians (millions)reveals the "blind spot" in foreign policy which continues to plague our efforts to be a creditable
influence in the Middle East.

George Tiberius Bush can't possibly understand what he is calling for.

What is the plan W.?

Whose army will conduct this 'mission'?

Who's going to pay for this grand plan?

He, of course, didn't mean any of it. It all just sounded so good.

That man's arrogance sickens me. I think Stevo says it best: Believe Bush "the moment he agrees to stand in front of the International Court and answers some questions."

Great work Bush. That Zimbabwean dictator Mugabe needs a blast. Time to get rid of him - once and for all.

Bruce,

I've spent quite a bit of time in Myanmar (as recently as April). The sanctions are only hurting the people. The junta is doing just fine with its drug trade and forced labor. Bush is simply spewing out rhetoric. If he truly cared about the Burmese people, where was he for the past seven years? He only considers action when someone else (the brave burmese monks and civilians) bring the struggle to the world stage.

Bush is insincere and opportunistic.

Malaria? Chimp OKs the killing of 100’s of thousands of civilians, and sends millions more to refugee camps, but now shows false concern about what havoc the evil Mosquito has done. Stupid chimp. I smell sulfur.

Naaa, we need more homosexual hating in the world, democracy means man hole love globally.

Screw bush, he is a gay rights lover.

Who should we invade next? Bruce votes for Burma, to teach all the lefties a lesson. Al cast his ballot for Zimbabwe. Is that a vote for invading Palestine Frank? Won't this be fun?

We could invade them ourselves, but labor is so much cheaper overseas. Why don't we hire the Burmese to invade Zimbabwe and then hire the Chinese to invade Burma. We could make another world war out of this in no time! Now there's a legacy Bush could be proud of!

Good point. And what do you think of, for example, Shoher's attitude like here http://samsonblinded.org/blog/shame-of-the-jdc.htm ?

"That's how much they hate President Bush and the Americans who voted for him."

- Posted by Bruce

Yes Bruce. Many loyal Americans do hate the President. We hate him for all his lies and self righteous imcompetance. We hate him for filling our govenrment with political hacks whose only interest is protecting their friends. We hate him for setting our country back on so many fronts. We no longer trust any words that spill from his mouth.

Thank you for stating the obvious, but what is your point?

BC,
Good job, buddy!

Will Lil Johnny D. be "man enough" to apologize? I doubt it.

What's most important about Bush's speech is his acknowledgement of the "UN Declaration of Human Rights." That is the guiding light to measure whether the UN is or isn't living up to its purpose.

The President showed that he does have wisdom and values a democracy. He said all of the right things that would be expected of the leader of the free world. Hopefully, the subsequent actions that will follow, will be wise, effective, and supportive of human rights.

Now looking to establich a legacy that he will never achieve and doesn't deserve, Bush lectures the world about the UN being the body to liberate the world? How ironic. This from a guy who, when it was in his percieved political interest, did more to mariginalize and condemn the UN as an effective body than any other president in history. He and Rumsey and Cheney and their cohorts succeeded mightily in that regard so that the "Bush-Loyalists/Apologists-til-the-bitter-end" guys above still mouth the Bush sentiment that the "UN ain't worth a damn" rhetoric.

I see Psycho-in-Chief BC (and has officially become the chief Loon, even surpassing John E., but not by much) has reared his ugly head again!

BC, as I have explained to John E in the past, there is a mental hospital in Elgin you might want to check into. Or, since you so obsessed about Streamwood, right on Irving Park Rd., just west of Barrington Rd., there is a center for folks with behavioral problems. I am sure the folks at either place would be very interested in you.
And, BC, I officially feel sorry for your wife. I'm starting to think you moan my name when the two of you, you know, do whatever it is the two of you do. And you probably talk about me in your sleep too.
But clearly you and John E are two people with a very unhealthy and unnatural obsession and fixation over me. Give it a rest!

Shouldn't we be cleaning up our own country first before we go telling other countries how to treat their people?

President Bush, calling on the United Nations today to embrace a “mission of liberation,’’ freeing citizens of the world from tyranny, hunger, disease, poverty and despair, said the United States will tighten economic sanctions on the military regime of Burma.
sounds good,but why don't you start with this country first?

How about bringing democracy here to the District of Columbia? We pay taxes and are not represented in Congress; and you can liberate us without even firing a shot.

Priorities, priorities.

Liberate? How's about liberating the country from high taxes. Liberate this country from poverty,
hunger, expensive health care. When you have fixed your own, only then can you help others.

Brucie,more nation building???????

" When you have fixed your own, only then can you help others.

Posted by: bill r. | September 25, 2007 3:05 PM"

I think the Bush junta considers their work here complete. They have set us on the road to the End Times.

Mission accomplished.

Alt Cap;

' We will invade them all, see?! Then we take over their resources, see?! Then we put in a puppet democracy, see?! Then we call it a 'mission', see?!

So George Tiberius's legacy will be permanent war.

Brilliant! Why didn't we all think of that!

And all of this liberating will be paid for by more tax cuts on the super-rich.