Bush - Above The Law? (by BigBadJohnny)

Great pic of Bush in college!

It's been a long week. Following are some new comments, and an encore post. Find also, a great photo!
Following his term in office, President Bush should be tried for his deceptions, his recurrent course of being above the law.
He should be imprisoned for the lives of 2500 American troops, and what he has done to them, their surviving comrades, their families, the people of Iraq, through stress, irresponsible bombing, birth defects caused by depleted uranium, the threat to Valerie Plame..
Most of this is recounted, later in this posting.

North Korea has expressed a willingness to negotiate it's missile launch. In spite of this, some Bush advisers are suggesting a pre-emptive strike on the missile, on the launching pad.

Bush refuses to negotiate with al Quada, Hammas, North Korea...
He prefers to "send messages", operate from a position of blindness. In negotiations, we aren't obliged to make any concessions, offer any "deals", at least we have a dialog with the enemy.

Bush Should Be Imprisoned
In those fright filled days following the destruction of the World trade center, in New York City, USA, the president took a reactionary stance, and made the determination to strike Iraq which was later found to have little or no involvement. Many of the 9/11 perpetrators were of Saudi Arabian descent.
Inspectors were on the ground with authority to inspect any area of Iraq, whenever they chose. They uncovered no Weapons of Mass destruction. The Iraqi Air Force was, as shown in satellite surveillance photos, buried in the desert.
The President believed weapon grade Uranium was being purchased by Iraq from Africa. An investigation proved this was false. When the President sought to suppress the indications of the investigation, career diplomat Joseph Wilson came forward bringing the results of the investigation directly to the American people. Infuriated, G W Bush sought to punish Wilson by exposing and endangering Wilson's wife, Valerie Plume. Iraq had no nuclear capacity, weapon oriented or otherwise.

President Bush violated the law by ordering phone and E-mail wiretaps on messages involving parties in Iraq, in their communications with U S residents. I'm Bush's worst critic, but I feel in this matter his heart may have been in the right place.

The President, in what appears to be unpardonable profiteering, sought to turn American Ports over to Dubai, an area which gives refuge to terrorists, and recognizes Al Quada. We can only speculate on his reasoning. He attempted to make this change while congress was on break.
Those supporting the President might liken his thinking to the Circus Wild Animal Tamer, who believes, if he takes the attitude the Tiger will be friendly and cooperative, the Tiger will be. Right!
Also consider the currently pervasive G W Bush technique of 'Threatening', which allows him far greater range in waging war. In this technique, the president 'threatens' his world neighbors, with or without appropriate diplomacy, Iran, Korea, and others, with, say, a preemptive military strike. When they continue with that which displeases Bush, the threat places Congress in an awkward position, requiring more compliance.
Bush continues to deplete national programs to continue his war. His aptitude in matters economic seems to be limited to "Give Americans money- they will SPEND it! Talk about Voodoo Economics! Consider if you will the Law of Diminishing Returns, and the issue of overseas spending.
Bush refuses to open a dialog with Osama Bin Laden, the acknowledged leader of the Terrorist forces. His father (Bush's father) also refused to communicate, particularly on the issue of linkage and the Persian Gulf. Bin Laden made what appeared to be a good faith call to negotiation, the President remained steadfast.
We have nothing to lose by negotiating; we are not obliged to make any deals, or accept any offers.any deals. Silence breeds misunderstanding. The President appears to be too unsure, too lacking in confidence to negotiate.
In any case, I feel this president should be impeached, removed, and imprisoned.