Bush Flips Off The US Congress
Bush Blames Democrats for Impasse Over Iraq Bills
In what amounts to nothing less than flipping the bird (the middle finger) at Congress, Emperor Bush and his fascist thugs have refused to recognize the authority of congress to decide what is in the best interests of this nation and what is the will of the people in regard to what occurs in Iraq.
During his Easter briefings and press conferences this past weekend, Bush had the gall to state he prayed for the safety of our troops, all the while resisting all efforts to bring the illegal occupation of Iraq to a gradual close in accordance with the directions coming out of Congress. In a further insult to our troops and the collective intelligence of the American people, Bush went on to say that he prayed for strength and commitment from our troops.
The evidence is clear that this man is on such a huge ego trip that he is defying the will of Congress and its authority to regulate the waging of war, the deployment of our troops on foreign soil, and the funding of the military. While Congress, under the leadership of the Dems, saw fit to fund the military actions in Iraq, it also saw fit to limit the scope of how those funds could be used (wasted) by imposing withdrawal benchmarks as part of the appropriation. While it is true that there were also several earmarks attached to this bill, it still doesn't change the fact that Bush is not adhering to his oath of office and the obligations placed upon him by the Constitution. While he is the Chief Executive and the Commander-in-Chief of our Armed Forces, he still has the obligation of not only hearing the voice of Congress, but also adhering to the constitutional limits it places upon him under its authority delineated in the Constitution. A failure to do so is inherently unlawful and an impeachable offense. As Commander-in-Chief, he has an obligation to assure that the military responds to civilian authority... and it is Congress that has the civilian authority to decide whether or not to deploy our troops. The president has the authority to determine HOW those troops are deployed, but the authority to deploy--or to recall--our troops rests with Congress.
Bush's refusal to respond and adhere to the authority of Congress is evidence that his ego trip has ventured beyond a character flaw and into mental illness. He is delusional and out of touch with reality. He believes his own propaganda that God anointed him to lead us in any way that suits his own delusional thinking. He is messianic and maniacal in his use of the strongest and most capable military force in the world. The fact that he argues that it is Congress that is denying our troops is evidence of his own cowardice, impaired judgment and mismanagement of our affairs.
IMPEACHMENT IS THE ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE THESE MATTERS!
In what amounts to nothing less than flipping the bird (the middle finger) at Congress, Emperor Bush and his fascist thugs have refused to recognize the authority of congress to decide what is in the best interests of this nation and what is the will of the people in regard to what occurs in Iraq.
During his Easter briefings and press conferences this past weekend, Bush had the gall to state he prayed for the safety of our troops, all the while resisting all efforts to bring the illegal occupation of Iraq to a gradual close in accordance with the directions coming out of Congress. In a further insult to our troops and the collective intelligence of the American people, Bush went on to say that he prayed for strength and commitment from our troops.
The evidence is clear that this man is on such a huge ego trip that he is defying the will of Congress and its authority to regulate the waging of war, the deployment of our troops on foreign soil, and the funding of the military. While Congress, under the leadership of the Dems, saw fit to fund the military actions in Iraq, it also saw fit to limit the scope of how those funds could be used (wasted) by imposing withdrawal benchmarks as part of the appropriation. While it is true that there were also several earmarks attached to this bill, it still doesn't change the fact that Bush is not adhering to his oath of office and the obligations placed upon him by the Constitution. While he is the Chief Executive and the Commander-in-Chief of our Armed Forces, he still has the obligation of not only hearing the voice of Congress, but also adhering to the constitutional limits it places upon him under its authority delineated in the Constitution. A failure to do so is inherently unlawful and an impeachable offense. As Commander-in-Chief, he has an obligation to assure that the military responds to civilian authority... and it is Congress that has the civilian authority to decide whether or not to deploy our troops. The president has the authority to determine HOW those troops are deployed, but the authority to deploy--or to recall--our troops rests with Congress.
Bush's refusal to respond and adhere to the authority of Congress is evidence that his ego trip has ventured beyond a character flaw and into mental illness. He is delusional and out of touch with reality. He believes his own propaganda that God anointed him to lead us in any way that suits his own delusional thinking. He is messianic and maniacal in his use of the strongest and most capable military force in the world. The fact that he argues that it is Congress that is denying our troops is evidence of his own cowardice, impaired judgment and mismanagement of our affairs.
IMPEACHMENT IS THE ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE THESE MATTERS!
The political brinkmanship over Iraq war spending intensified Tuesday, as President Bush said Congressional Democrats had “undercut the troops” by passing legislation that ties continued war financing to mandated timelines for the withdrawal of American combat units.
Mr. Bush used a morning news briefing to renew his promise to veto emergency war spending bills with the withdrawal provisions that have passed in the House and the Senate.
He blamed Democrats for a growing impasse, saying they had been irresponsible in pushing bills they knew he would not sign. “Instead of passing clean bills that fund our troops on the front lines,” he said, “the House and Senate have spent this time debating bills that undercut the troops.”
By speaking Tuesday from the Rose Garden, Mr. Bush was seeking to seize the stage in an increasingly heated standoff over war financing that carries political risks for both sides. Democrats immediately struck back, blaming the president for forcing a deadlock that has delayed the release of money for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“We represent the American people’s views on this failed war,” Senator Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, said in his home state, Nevada, where he toured a National Guard complex. Mr. Reid released a statement that said: “The president’s policies have failed, and his escalation endangers our troops and hurts our national security. Neither our troops nor the American people can afford this strategy any longer.”
The remarks from each side were among the most heated in the confrontation so far. They were made while Congress was in recess for the Easter holiday, but with Democrats unwilling to give Mr. Bush an open shot while they were away.
Mr. Bush warned that a failure by Congress to approve the $100 billion he had requested for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan would prolong some tours in Iraq and shorten time at home between tours for others. “That is unacceptable to me,” he said. “And I believe it is unacceptable to the American people.
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