Bush snapped: "There ought to be limits to freedom."

[rodeodance]

http://www.hightowerlowdown.org/


Where Bush's Arrogance Has Taken Us

An illegal war, a long list of eroded rights, and a country run by and for the benefit of corporate campaign donors -- all courtesy of the imperial presidency.

By Jim Hightower

08/24/06 "Hightower Lowdown" -- -- During his gubernatorial days in Texas, George W let slip a one-sentence thought that unintentionally gave us a peek into his political soul. In hindsight, it should've been loudly broadcast all across our land so people could've absorbed it, contemplated its portent?and roundly rejected the guy's bid for the presidency. On May 21, 1999, reacting to some satirical criticism of him, Bush snapped: "There ought to be limits to freedom."

Gosh, so many freedoms to limit, so little time! But in five short years, the BushCheneyRummy regime has made remarkable strides toward dismembering the genius of the Founders, going at our Constitution and Bill of Rights like famished alligators chasing a couple of poodles.

Forget about such niceties as separation of powers, checks and balances (crucial to the practice of democracy), the First Amendment, the Fourth Amendment, and open government-these guys are on an autocratic tear. Whenever they've been challenged (all too rarely), they simply shout "war on terror," "commander-in-chief," "support our troops," "executive privilege," "I'm the decider," or some other slam-the-door political phrase designed to silence any opposition. Indeed, opponents are branded "enemies" who must be demonized, personally attacked, and, if possible, destroyed. Bush's find-the-loopholes lawyers assert that a president has the right to lie (even about going to war), to imprison people indefinitely (without charges, lawyers, hearings, courts, or hope), to torture people, to spy on Americans without court or congressional review, to prosecute reporters who dare to report, to rewrite laws on executive whim?and on and on.

Here, we are pleased to give you a sense of the enormity of what Bush & Company are doing under the cloak of war and executive privilege in a handy-dandy poster format.
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[dusmcj]

1. it's what happens when you frustrate those of lesser competence

those who can, do. those who can't, harass.

[Cronus Protagonist]

2. I made thousands of bumper stickers with that on them

And pasted them all over LA. Didn't stop people from voting for the nasty fucker nonetheless.



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[rock]

3. And it should be decided by law, not a dictator

Yelling, "Fire!" in a crowded theater comes to mind as good example. Of course, this is not what the twirp* meant.

[texpatriot2004]

4. Gee, I thought he was for Democracy...NOT! nm

[LNS]

5. That's a "great" quote...

It's funny, but also scary. I'm gonna have to figure a way to work it into my new blog....

"Where's Woody?"

http://haveyouseenmywoody.blogspot.com/

If I can find the sound bite that would be awesome....

L

[soothsayer]

6. he hates us for our freedoms. he projects that all the time on others

but it's how he feels

[Kurovski]

7. I'll never forget that the little dictator ever said that.

K&R

Jim Hightower is a strong voice, and always has been.