…I keep returning to one simple conclusion. If 9/11 had never occurred, and George W. Bush was doing exactly the same thing he’s doing now–actions motivated supposedly because of Saddam’s breaking of UN resolutions–then we would be seeing calls for impeachment from everywhere. He would be viewed as a war-mongering madman by everyone, including the Brits. Hëll, it wouldn’t have been allowed to get this far.
But the destruction of the Twin Towers, an event which–as far as we can tell, had nothing to do with Iraq–has given license to unprecedented aggression. Why? Because, in my opinion, the administration does not want to risk looking impotent in the face of terrorism.
I’m thinking that this will go down as the most spectacular incident of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in all of recorded history.
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Here is something I found on the webpage of Paul Coelho (writer of other stuff):
Thank you, President Bush
Paulo Coelho
Thank you, great leader George W. Bush.
Thank you for showing everyone what a danger Saddam Hussein represents. Many of us might otherwise have forgotten that he had used chemical weapons against his own people, against the Kurds and against the Iranians. Hussein is a bloodthirsty dictator and one of the clearest expressions of evil in today’s world.
But this is not my only reason for thanking you. During the first two months of 2003, you have shown the world a great many other important things and, therefore, deserve my gratitude.
So, remembering a poem I learned as a child, I want to say thank you.
Thank you for showing everyone that the Turkish people and their Parliament are not for sale, not even for 26 billion dollars.
Thank you for revealing to the world the gulf that exists between the decisions made by those in power and the wishes of the people. Thank you for making it clear that neither Jos
To the pacifists:
You’re nothing but bottom-feeding cowards, too weak to stand up for anything worthwhile. Instead, you piss and moan, supporting murdering dictators and traitorist nations and individuals.
When this is over, all of you anti-war møŧhërfûçkërš can feel free to either line up and suck my çøçk in apology.
If you manage to get me off without annoying me, I might be willing to forgive you.
Thank you to James for his rabid, mindlessly moronic and offensive remarks.
In return, I give him this piece of advice:
Print off this post.
Use glossy A4 or letter paper.
Fold it in half lengthways.
Fold the ends so that it comes to a point at the fold.
Repeat twice.
Bend over and remove your trousers & pants.
Stuff the post page where the sun don’t shine.
Hey, Sid Amos! Great to “meet” you here. Who’s Paul Coelho?
Pascal
P.S. My email is on the way…