Comments on: Bush & Killing in the Name of Democracy http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/ Author James Bovard Thu, 17 May 2012 03:54:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: campery http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-119190 campery Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:25:17 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-119190 LOL! Over the years I have grown to appreciate your writings and the sense of humor you have displayed within them and on some talk radio show discussions where I have heard you. LOL! Over the years I have grown to appreciate your writings and the sense of humor you have displayed within them and on some talk radio show discussions where I have heard you.

]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-4085 Jim Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:42:24 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-4085 At least Cheney is consistent as far as having no regrets for anyone who gets shot or bombed because of his whims. I was amused at how many conservative bloggers responded when Cheney shot his hunting partner.... They showed the same level of enthusiasm that lemmings do just before they go over the edge of the cliff. At least Cheney is consistent as far as having no regrets for anyone who gets shot or bombed because of his whims.

I was amused at how many conservative bloggers responded when Cheney shot his hunting partner…. They showed the same level of enthusiasm that lemmings do just before they go over the edge of the cliff.

]]> By: Original Steve http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-4078 Original Steve Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:17:55 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-4078 Cheney had "no regrets" after shooting the guy....HE SHOT THE GUY IN THE FACE....and had "no regrets." Does that tell you something about our policy makers? Cheney had “no regrets” after shooting the guy….HE SHOT THE GUY IN THE FACE….and had “no regrets.” Does that tell you something about our policy makers?

]]> By: Ryan http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-4002 Ryan Sun, 03 Sep 2006 23:52:04 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-4002 Jim, LOL! Over the years I have grown to appreciate your writings and the sense of humor you have displayed within them and on some talk radio show discussions where I have heard you. [Note to other posters here. There are a handful of talk radio shows where the host isn't a raving neocon sycophant like Sean Hannity and can engage in intelligence discussion instead of mindless sloganeering.] Jim,

LOL! Over the years I have grown to appreciate your writings and the sense of humor you have displayed within them and on some talk radio show discussions where I have heard you.

[Note to other posters here. There are a handful of talk radio shows where the host isn't a raving neocon sycophant like Sean Hannity and can engage in intelligence discussion instead of mindless sloganeering.]

]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3977 Jim Sun, 03 Sep 2006 21:37:13 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3977 Bush might be more savvy in the boxing ring than people expect. He has been working on his Rope-a-Dope trick for at least the last five years. Bush might be more savvy in the boxing ring than people expect.

He has been working on his Rope-a-Dope trick for at least the last five years.

]]> By: Ryan http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3975 Ryan Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:24:31 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3975 I recall Saddam wanted a boxing match with Bush. He might have whupped him. I recall Saddam wanted a boxing match with Bush. He might have whupped him.

]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3946 Jim Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:36:04 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3946 The easiest way for Cheney to boost his approval rating would be to thin out that herd, regardless of how many lamp shades he hit in the process. The easiest way for Cheney to boost his approval rating would be to thin out that herd, regardless of how many lamp shades he hit in the process.

]]> By: Ray http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3945 Ray Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:32:14 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3945 Of course, and there is always a plentiful abundance of game (lawyers) in the White House too. Of course, and there is always a plentiful abundance of game (lawyers) in the White House too.

]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3943 Jim Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:03:54 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3943 Yes, especially since Bush sometimes gets that "deer in the headlights" look... and hunting season never ends for Cheney. Yes, especially since Bush sometimes gets that “deer in the headlights” look… and hunting season never ends for Cheney.

]]> By: Ray http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3917 Ray Sat, 02 Sep 2006 02:57:36 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3917 I think it's White House policy now to not have loaded guns laying about. I think they fear Cheney might get a hold of it. I think it’s White House policy now to not have loaded guns laying about. I think they fear Cheney might get a hold of it.

]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3851 Jim Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:03:20 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3851 Ah yes, the prize pistol. The article you linked noted: "Though it was widely reported at the time that the pistol was loaded when US troops grabbed Saddam, Mr Bush has told visitors that the gun was actually empty - and that it is still empty and safe to touch...." "Safe to touch"???? So did Bush and/or visitors to his inner sanctum fondle the damn thing, or what? Ah yes, the prize pistol.

The article you linked noted:

“Though it was widely reported at the time that the pistol was loaded when US troops grabbed Saddam, Mr Bush has told visitors that the gun was actually empty - and that it is still empty and safe to touch….”

“Safe to touch”????

So did Bush and/or visitors to his inner sanctum fondle the damn thing, or what?

]]> By: Vaughn http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3849 Vaughn Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:36:14 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3849 Mr. Bovard, An additional irony in the matter of the offer of a duel by Saddam to Bush is that Bush is in possession of a pistol purported to have been taken from Saddam when he was found in his 'spiderhole'. Apparently this object is some source of pride to Bush. <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/05/30/1085855439978.html" rel="nofollow">Bush keeps Saddam's pistol in office to show guests</a> Mr. Bovard,

An additional irony in the matter of the offer of a duel by Saddam to Bush is that Bush is in possession of a pistol purported to have been taken from Saddam when he was found in his ’spiderhole’. Apparently this object is some source of pride to Bush.
Bush keeps Saddam’s pistol in office to show guests

]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3846 Jim Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:44:36 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3846 Sam - the US media and US politicians usually rely on the Immaculate Version of History - i.e., the US government has never done any wrong any time anywhere in the world. Thus, if foreigners distrust the US, it proves the foreigners are evil. There is perhaps a sad irony that so much of the American media treats Bush respectfully when he struts about wanting to bring democracy to Iran - after the US record in propping up the Shah. And besides, Bush effectively urged Iranians to boycott their last presidential election, thus helping pave the way for Ahmadinejad's victory. I hope more Americans remember or learn of US history in time to rein in Bush's halfwit schemes... Sam - the US media and US politicians usually rely on the Immaculate Version of History - i.e., the US government has never done any wrong any time anywhere in the world.

Thus, if foreigners distrust the US, it proves the foreigners are evil.

There is perhaps a sad irony that so much of the American media treats Bush respectfully when he struts about wanting to bring democracy to Iran - after the US record in propping up the Shah. And besides, Bush effectively urged Iranians to boycott their last presidential election, thus helping pave the way for Ahmadinejad’s victory.

I hope more Americans remember or learn of US history in time to rein in Bush’s halfwit schemes…

]]> By: Sam http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3841 Sam Thu, 31 Aug 2006 04:52:55 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3841 I am absolutely stunned that CIA's coup in Iran is even mentioned. I'm Iranian and I tell you it comforts me to see there are some Americans who do remember "things". I am absolutely stunned that CIA’s coup in Iran is even mentioned. I’m Iranian and I tell you it comforts me to see there are some Americans who do remember “things”.

]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3839 Jim Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:54:39 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2006/08/30/bush-killing-in-the-name-of-democracy/#comment-3839 I knew there was a reason why I instinctively go for baking soda instead of toothpaste. I knew there was a reason why I instinctively go for baking soda instead of toothpaste.

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