Bush: “God Speaks Through Me”

Just when you thought the 2004 election couldn’t get anymore confusing or controversial, Bush opens his mouth. Yes, the man I was planning on voting for as a antidote to terrorism has decided to put himself in the ranks of the other religious fanatics. While addressing an Amish community last July, he admitted, “I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn’t do my job.” *sigh* Why can’t we have a leader who runs the country with expert guidance and reason instead of voices in his or her head? So should I vote for the will of God or the billionare communist? So many choices…

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September 1st, 2004  Politics   Tags: amish, bush, election, god, Politics, religion, vote, more...

Republican Convention

So far, I don’t think the Republican National Convention has gotten off on the right foot. The first day was quite disappointing. I thought it was particularly offensive to have Muslim chaplain talk about tolerance in the same city that was hit three years earlier. Even more strange is the fact that I would imagine a great majority of Republican constituents are likely Christians, so quotations from the Koran probably didn’t sit well. It seemed a little too preechy, like “Yeah, you were bombed, but get over it and embrace us.” As I’ve always said, freedom from religion is just as important as freedom of religion. The other speakers were meaningless to me. Your thoughts?

Update: I watched last nights RNC. Although I thought the President’s daughters were lame and disrespectful, I think Schwarzenegger and Laura Bush had strong speeches. I’ve also come to realize the key difference between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats think we started the war by invading Iraq (funny how they never mention Afghanistan), Republicans think the enemy started the war and we are just defending ourselves. I tend to agree with the Republicans on that one.

August 31st, 2004  Politics   Tags: 911, bush, muslims, Politics, religion, republicans, more...

This Land is My Land

A coworker of mine found an amusing flash animation poking fun of Bush, Kerry and the election. Also, check out this sweet footage of Appleton police using a tazer on some dude.

July 16th, 2004  Humor   Tags: appleton, bush, cartoons, kerry, police, Politics, taser, more...

Fahrenheit 9/11

Well, we saw the movie Friday night. It was quite entertaining. I’m not entireley sure what to think of it since Moore’s mocumentaries have been notoriously full of half-truths, which makes sense given that it is a mocumentary. However, the movie does bring up some good points and adds fuel to the fire of those who already dislike Bush. I probably won’t vote for him, not necessarily because of his actions before and after 9/11 so much (although my verdict is still out on those events), but more likely because of the poor economy and hemorrhaging of jobs we have seen since he was elected. I recommend anyone see the movie, liberal, conservative, or otherwise.

June 27th, 2004  movies   Tags: 911, bush, democrats, michael moore, movie, Politics, review, more...