Supporting the Troops: A Bush Oxymoron
October 25th, 2007 | by Omnipotent Poobah |
It’s the time that comes with depressing regularity. The Nimrod-in-Ch ief is on the dais, against a backdrop of soldiers and flags, asking for more money to throw down the sinkhole that is Iraq. This time it’s $46 billion for a total of $196 billion this fiscal year.
He’s already making his “my way or the highway” speech. “I know some in Congress are against the war, and are seeking ways to demonstrate that opposition. I often hear that war critics oppose my decisions, but still support the troops. Well, I’ll take them at their word - and this is the chance to show it, that they support the troops,” he says with what passes for his straight face.
That’s mighty fine speechifying Admiral Asshat, but where’s your support?
- Did you support a raise to compensate those having their asses shot off?
- Have you demonstrated the least concern over excessive deployments?
- Have you listened to the advice of even your hand-selecte d Generals that our military is teetering on collapse?
- How about those who come home with stumps? Do they get good VA treatment? (more…)
Tags: BIO, Bush, bring it on, bush, iraq, omnipotent poobah, politics
Sphere: Related Content
