Does the Left hate George Bush more than it hates murder?

The Star Newspapers ^ | August 3, 2003 | Michael J. Bowers

[KeyLargo]

The Newsroom Iconoclast

Does the Left hate George Bush more than it hates murder?

Sunday, August 3, 2003

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By Michael J. Bowers Star columnist

The campaign by the angry Left in America and Europe to discredit our victory in Iraq has crossed a line. It's not legitimate criticism anymore; it's toxic waste.

These people hate President Bush more than they hate Qusai, the Saddam son who liked to watch political prisoners get fed alive into a wood chipper.

They hate Bush more than they hate Odai, the Saddam son who punished a woman who had spurned him by covering her with honey and feeding her to two starving Doberman pinschers.

And they hate Bush more than they hate Saddam himself, a man who not so long ago machine-gunned thousands of people at a trench in a town called Hilla in exactly the same way that the Nazis once machine-gunned thousands of people at a ravine in Ukraine called Babi Yar.

Am I overstating the case? Listen to what one of their number recently wrote at Democratic Underground, a popular Web site on the Left:

"Doesn't a part of you wish that Queasy and Duh-day were alive? I'll admit they're scum and rightfully so, but anything that lands as even more humiliation on W's grotesque shriveled face is that much the better.

"It's sad, really, that as despicable as they are, Saddam's family seems to be the lesser of two evils when you compare them to the wretched little (expletive) occupying the White House and destroying America in the process."

I know, this guy's an isolated nut, right? His view doesn't represent that of those who sincerely love their country but also sincerely believe that the war was wrong. Right?

Maybe. But sometimes it's hard for me to tell the difference.

For instance, consider what the Reuters news service recently did to a story turned in by a free-lancer in West Virginia named Deanna Wren. This was her lead:

"ELIZABETH — In this small county seat with just 995 residents, the girl everyone calls Jessi is a true heroine — even if reports vary about Pfc. Jessica Lynch and her ordeal in Iraq."

But apparently an impartial and unbiased editor at Reuters decided the story needed to make a stronger statement. And so this was the result:

"Jessica Lynch, the wounded Army private whose ordeal in Iraq was hyped into a media fiction of U.S. heroism, was set for an emotional homecoming on Tuesday. … Media critics say the TV cameras will not show the return of an injured soldier so much as a reality-TV drama co-produced by U.S. government propaganda and credulous reporters."

And now, following the phony scandal about the "looted museum" and the phony scandal about the "missing WMDs," we have the phony scandal about the "16 words."

In his last State of the Union address, Bush said, "The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa."

It turns out Bush may have unknowingly overstated the case. And so the administration apologized. That should have been the end of the story. But the Democrats won't let go. They have created a frenzy of bad-mouthing. They're calling Bush a liar who prosecuted the war on false pretenses, as if the only reason we went to war was that Saddam had been shopping for uranium.

Leading the denigrators is presidential candidate Richard Gephardt, the congressman from Missouri. He said our military is now a "global vigilante" that is "cracking heads but unwilling to address the real causes of terror."

He summed it up like this: "I believe George Bush has left us less safe and less secure than we were four years ago."

Talk to others on the Left and you get the same kind of nonsense:

Massachusetts U.S. Sen. John Kerry said Bush "misled every one of us" and "lied to me personally."

New York U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton said: "I think there should be an independent investigation. I've called for it. How credible are these claims? What else do we need to find out about other claims?"

The Democrats at Time magazine ran the cover: "Untruth & Consequences."

Florida U.S. Sen. Bob Graham suggested Bush be impeached.

And the chairman of the Democratic National Committee taunted: "He's going down."

The smear campaign has been successful. Bush has lost points in his approval rating, and 47 percent of the people think he stretched the truth in the State of the Union address. It's conceivable that the fuming will eventually bring him down, just as it did his father in 1992. That would be farce repeated, but it's standard operating procedure for the Democrats.

The most shameful effect of the campaign is that it hurts the morale of our troops, which in turn threatens the future of the people of Iraq.

Indiana U.S. Rep. Mike Pence recently talked to a wounded sergeant at the Bethesda, Md., military hospital who is concerned that the incessant criticism will force us to withdraw.

According to Pence, the sergeant "looked me in the eye, with tubes coming out, and he simply said, 'Congressman, the only thing I worry about is that we will pull out early and we will not finish the job and it will mean all of the sacrifices we made over there were for nothing.' "

As you may have heard, the plain-speaking conservative Ann Coulter has titled her latest book "Treason." In it, she argues that partisan Democrats consistently root against their own country.

Recently, she added: "Liberals don't care what is going on over there" in Iraq. "They want us to lose, they want our opponents to triumph and they want Bush out of the White House."

Mass murder at Hilla? Aw, who cares.

No wonder the Left hates her. She has them pegged perfectly.

Michael Bowers is a copy editor for The Star. He can be reached by e-mail at mbowers@starnewspapers.com.

[KeyLargo]

Yes, the left does hate President Bush. They would rather see our country fall to terrorists.

[StarCMC]

Youch. Everytime I read about Dick Gephardt it makes me cringe to admit I'm from Missouri. I wish I lived in his district so I could vote against him!

At least Ashcroft somewhat balances him out.

[BOBTHENAILER]

According to Pence, the sergeant "looked me in the eye, with tubes coming out, and he simply said, 'Congressman, the only thing I worry about is that we will pull out early and we will not finish the job and it will mean all of the sacrifices we made over there were for nothing.' "

What a great post. Thanks

[Paleo Conservative]

Since when did the left hate murder?

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"Does the Left hate George Bush more than it hates murder?"

Maybe its Bushophobia.

The Dems are in reality completely in love/lust with bush... however, a twisted psychological denial mechanism makes them outwardly hate Bush. The only cure is medication and a 'coming out', where they openly profess their love and respect for the president.

Democratic men who hate Bush may also need further analysis to determine if they are also homophobic. Psychiatrists say that the extreme hatred felt over the carrier landing pictures may mask a secret desire of self-gratification over the event...

Right back at ya, APA...

[Dog Gone]

No wonder the Left hates her. She has them pegged perfectly.

It's true. The left denies it, but they're lying.

It's just like when they say they oppose the war but support the troops. Bullcrap.

[Tabi Katz]

According to Pence, the sergeant "looked me in the eye, with tubes coming out, and he simply said, 'Congressman, the only thing I worry about is that we will pull out early and we will not finish the job and it will mean all of the sacrifices we made over there were for nothing.' "

Yes, that seems to be the Left's MO: turn this into another Vietnam boondoggle where nothing is gained, everything lost, and the Dumbocrats will capitalize big time at the ballot box. Sick.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

I think the republican talking points should focus not on defending against criticisms, but attacking the dem treason. Right out in the open, 24/7.

[Liz]

....Odai, the Saddam son.....punished a woman who had spurned him by covering
her with honey and feeding her to two starving Doberman pinschers.............

Gosh, I wish they'd stop giving Clinton ideas. He's weird enough about women.

[sport]

Does the Left hate George Bush more than it hates murder?
The Star Newspapers ^ | August 3, 2003 | Michael J. Bowers


Posted on 08/08/2003 2:13 PM PDT by KeyLargo


Yes.

[Chewbacca]

Those are interesting comments from the DU.

If they are true then it confirms for me that the leftists are a bunch of demon possessed sickos.

[BOBTHENAILER]

He's weird enough about women.

I wonder if they exchanged emails.

[Grampa Dave]

KL thanks for posting this.

What concerns me even more are the self called conservatives on Free Republic. They hate our president and those of us who support him even more than the lefties. These scumbags are mentally ill and should be monitored for their safety, the president's and our safety.

[Grampa Dave]

The Clintoon would have put ice all over the women before feeding them to the starving dogs. When the dogs attacked, he would have said, "I feel your pain!"

[Miss Marple]

Personally Dave, anytime I see one of these posters berating W's intelligence, calling him "Shrub." talking about oil deals, and hinting that Cheney runs everything, I mentally say "democrat," and go to another thread.

[Grampa Dave]

You are probably right. Most of the insulters claiming to be conservatives on FR, are probably paid Rat moles. They get paid to pretend to be conservatives and insult President Bush, republicans and conservatives.

[Dog Gone]

I have the same reaction, but I usually stop and insult them first before leaving.

[Grampa Dave]

So you deliver a drive by insult before your leave the thread?

[F16Fighter]

Question: "Does the Left hate George Bush more than it hates murder?"

Let me answer it thusly:

Is the Pope Catholic?

Is Alec Baldwin an ***-hole?

Is Richard Simmons gay?

[Dog Gone]

Yep, I leave them writhing in the gutter clutching their chests, while I laugh and turn up the stereo.

[gitmo]

Since when did the left hate murder?

That's the real question, isn't it? Let's see ...

A left wing nutjob assasinated John Kennedy.

The left supports systematic murder of children who have not yet worn diapers.

A left-wing German opened death camps for Jews all across Europe.

The left starved millions of farmers in the Ukraine.

A left-wing Senator killed a woman in Chappaquidick.

The last left-wing US President reportedly murdered a number of people.

[Grampa Dave]

Afterwards, the sounds come out of your low rider, Chizzy Boom, Chizzy Boom CHIZZY BOOM!

The entire street vibrates like a 5.0 earthquake as you drive away slowly going CHIZZY BOOM!

[Liz]

Man, that sounds so Clintonesque.

[Liz]

Maybe they lined up dates for each other?

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Great post. He's right. The left did the same during Vietnam, only we didn't know because it took weeks to get mail home from Vietnam and few controlled the info.

Today we can go to the primary sources for ourselves - to CENTCOM, bloggers in Iraq, e-mail from troops and we can call their bluff.

Ammo:

8 Analysis of US Casualties in Iraq by Week and Month - post Baghdad Liberation Day - 8/8/03

Help the troops, share the truth.

[Let's Roll]

This is my theory for the left's irrational hatred of GWB:

They continue to insist that he "stole" the election. Anyone who can read the US and the FL Constitutions knows that it was the left who tried to steal the election. Not only did they lose, but they know they were also in the wrong.

Everytime they see or hear Bush - and you have to try awfully hard not to be exposed to the President of the United States if you are in the US - they are reminded that not only did they sell their souls, but they sold them for nothing.

[Chi-townChief]

You hit the Big Time again, Mike.

[BOBTHENAILER]

These scumbags are mentally ill and should be monitored for their safety, the president's and our safety.

I'm convinced a number of them are RAT moles, lurking here only to disrupt.

They remind me of all the so-called Republican callers on the C-Span lines that ALWAYS start their conversations with "I voted for George Bush, BUT". Totally convinced they're RAT plants to show discord amongst conservatives.

[BOBTHENAILER]

Maybe they lined up dates for each other?

Good possibility. Judging by the tapes of seen of the brothers in action, they have the same taste as the bent one.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"they are reminded that not only did they sell their souls, but they sold them for nothing."

Sold their souls is a fair statement. But you cannot even argue with them...lies are truths, truths are lies; right is wrong, wrong is right; etc, etc, ETC.

[Liz]

............the brothers ...have the same taste as the bent one.........

Lowdown Clinton (and the bros) view women as sexed-up punching bags.
Dumbo FemiNazis continually supported the anti-woman Clinton. Go figure.

[BOBTHENAILER]

Dumbo FemiNazis continually supported the anti-woman Clinton. Go figure.

Best thing that ever happened to us conservatives, he & Hidabeast marginalized the Feminazis in a blitz against women, that most REAL women will NEVER FORGET.

[Ditter]

The comments from DU are correct. I saw them as well. You cannot imagine the hatred they feel for Bush over there. They truly believe Bush stole the election in Fla. No matter that the votes have been counted again & again.

[bert]

Robert Kennedy

[Tabi Katz]

Apparently they'll excuse a rapist so long as he supports their war against the unborn and contempt for the traditional family.

[Tabi Katz]

I agree with you. Going on the defensive makes us look like whiners, and plays right into the Dumbocrats' game.