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"Bush History" is History, 1/21

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:09:15 EST

"Bush History" is History, 1/21

"Bush History" is history. As promised no more Bush on-this-date postings after the Inauguration. Bush is gone and so are these posts. Thanks to all who read, and to all who responded. I appreciated the thoughful responses, even from the Bush defenders. I was not so crazy about those of you who weakened your own arguments with the kindergarten playground-level name calling. Discussing different viewpoints is good for democracy, not bad for it. There really is no need for being insulting.

I hope that some of the Bush supporters took a serious inward look at themselves, and considered if they were really standing up for what is best for our nation, or were merely defending Bush because of his party. I just can't see, for example, how aiding bin Laden in tearing down the best principles of our founding fathers is something worth defending. The nation, our Constiution, our proud principles must always come before party. I hope that those who supported Obama will make the same choice, to stand up for the nation over their party, if by some implausible miracle Obama proves equally as bad.

So thanks for stopping by for these posts. Don't forget the special 'good-bye Bush' good buy at the Poor George website...

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1469

Bush History: Lt. General Compares Bush & Clinton on Terror, & Bye Bye Bush, 1/20

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:57:56 EST

Bush History: Lt. General Compares Bush & Clinton on Terror, & Bush's Failings Explained -1/20

An Army Lt. Gen. who worked on pre-9/11 terror issues with both the Clinton and Bush administrations says that there was less focus on terror after the Bush people took over (2002). Also, Rumsfeld spins more tall tales about Iraqi WMDs (2003). In 2007 a soldier speaks out, and in 2008 a management expert analyzes the root causes of Bush's failings. Finally, a special 'good-bye Bush' good buy.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1461

** This is the last installment of 'On This Date in Bush History'. Thanks for your interest. May there never again be another administration like this past one. Let's work towards a rapid recovery from all that has been lost. **

Today's category: Dishonesty, Iraq, Weak on Terrorism

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - NO MORE Bush blunders daily

Bush History: 3 Bush Insiders Slam 3 Bush Policies, & Bush's Last Full Day, 1/19

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:04:58 EST

Bush History: Three Bush Insiders Slam Three Bush Policies, & Bush's Last Full Day!-1/19

Three Bush insiders slamming three Bush policies are in the news on this date (2006 and 2007). It is an appropriate 'end of Bush' send-off for an administration whose failures are so glaringly obvious that thy can't be denied, even by administration insiders. Also a well-worded, funny prediction regarding Bush's post White House years.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1454

Today's categories: Deficit Mismanagement, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders, The Evangelical's Tool

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: GOPers Beg Bush to Show Leadership, & Bush Atty Gen. Loses It-1/18

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:20:40 EST

Today in Bush History, 1/18 ...
GOPers Beg Bush to Show Real Leadership, & Bush's Attorney General Loses It

While newspapers describe an Iraq that is a mess on this date in 2006 George 'stay the course' Bush paints a different picture.

Also in 2006, GOPers from previous administrations beg Bush to start showing real leadership.

Come 2007 Bush Atty Gen. Gonzales makes a truly bizarre argument in Congress, and a Bush misstep with China comes back to haunt him.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1446

Today's category: Constitutional Abuse, Foreign Policy Foul Ups, Global Warming Denial, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders, The Corporation's Yes Man, The Polluter's Friend

Bush History: A Hero is Born, A Disgrace Takes Office, & the Brave Die Needlessly-1/17

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:28:41 EST

On this date: a national hero is born in Boston (1706) and a national disgrace first takes public office, in Texas (1995). Also, a grim death milestone is set in Iraq (2004), while a 2007 report reveals Bush admin arrogant miscalculation, which could easily have resulted in some of those lost lives. In 2008 Bush gives a man who is no friend of democracy high praise.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1437

Today's category: Failing the Troops, Foreign Policy Foul Ups, Grim Milestones, Hypocrisy, Ignoring Experts, Iraq

Bush History:Bush Admin Working Hard,Going All Out ... to Promote the Interests of Enron-1/16

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:01:06 EST

A letter draws attention to the fact that the Bush admin. has been working hard, going all out, pulling all the stops to promote the interests of the likes of Enron (2002). This was, of course, prior to all the criminal charges against the now defunct company, but after 'Kenny Boy' and other Enron interests had oh-so-generously lined the Bush campaign's pockets. Also, a bloody day in Iraq (2007).

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1429

Today's category: Bushisms, Iraq, The Corporation's Yes Man

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-A Pretend Cowboy, A Science Lie, An Iraq Admission, & Inflation Too

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:02:09 EST

Bush takes a hit for his pretend-cowboy persona from a prominent GOPer on this date in 2000 (with related yee-haw Bushisms). Also, a Bush campaign promise is made on respecting science, a promise soon to be broken (2000). In 2007 we find the president finally admitting to some of his oh-so-obvious Iraq failures, and in 2008 we have a Bush failure on inflation.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1422

Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, Incompetence, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Scientists & Military Brass Explain Harm Caused by Bush Policies, 1/14

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:01:05 EST

In the news on this date: Scientists talk of the harm caused by Bush appointees who "fabricate" science to the benefit of industry and harm of the environment (2008). Also in 2008, the military brass talks of US harm caused by Bush's Gitmo policies. Admiral Mike Mullen: "I'd like to see it shut down ... it's been pretty damaging". And a Bushism.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1412

Today's category: Bushisms, Foreign Policy Foul Ups, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Manipulating Research, Revolt of the Generals

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Better to Let Criminals Go Free than Allow Investigations of the GOP?, 1/13

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:20:29 EST

Bush's infamous pretzel incident occurred on this date in 2002. In the news in 2007, blow back from an angry FBI agent: Bush's Justice Dept seems to prioritize protecting corrupt GOPers over putting criminals in jail. And it might not be torture to Bush, but even Bush insiders agree that waterboarding sounds like torture to them (2008).

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1400

Today's category: Betraying Justice, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Bush's Iraq Obsession and Your Tax Dollars to Iraqi Sheiks, 1/12

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:58:29 EST

More on Bush's Iraq obsession (2003), from yet another Bush insider (see yesterday for more, from a second Bush source). And a related Bushism. Also, a report (2008) on your tax dollars flowing to Iraqi Sheiks. There's a lot of things we can't afford here at home, but we can apparently spend millions to 'reward' the men who used to blow up our soldiers in Baghdad.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1386

Today's category: Bushisms, Deficit Mismanagement, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Bush's "Support"for the Troops: No Wonder the GOP Runs from Bush

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:23:13 EST

Bush's "key piece of evidence" on WMDs is publicly shot down on this date (2003), though that doesn't stop Bush from continuing to use it to sell us on his war. Also, some ways that Bush 'supported' the troops in 2007 are reviewed (2008). Given this and other Bush actions it's little wonder that prominent GOPers are running from the Bush record (2008).

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1375

Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, Failing the Troops, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Bribing the Press, & Ditching the Evidence on Warming, 1/8

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:09:33 EST

A 2005 reminder of war's innocent victims as the US admits to a 500 pound bomb dropped on the wrong house, killing 14 Iraqis. Also in 2005, blow back when the Bush admin is caught using taxpayer funds to undermine the key democratic value of a free press. Finally, Bush can't stop warming but he can help those who want to pretend it doesn't exist (2007).

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1359

Today's category: Bushisms, Global Warming Denial, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Manipulating Research

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Bush Brags About His Immoral Fiscal Irresponsibility, 1/7

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:21:15 EST

President Bush brags about his administration's immoral fiscal irresponsibility on this date (2006). Bush's policies, aided by a willing GOP Congress, combined significant spending increases with unaffordable tax cuts tilted toward the wealthy. The result: a huge tax bill, with interest, to be passed on to our kids. And a related Bushism.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1352

Today's category: Bushisms, Deficit Mismanagement

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Top GOPer Admits Bush War Management was "terrible", & Lies to Congress , 1/6

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:14:55 EST

The administration lies to Congress on this date to get Bush friend Alberto Gonzales named as Attorney General (2005). Also on this date, a top Republican admits that Bush war handling was "a terrible mistake" (2008). And a related Bushism.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1347

Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, Incompetence, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Prominent GOPer & Military Expert Blasts Bush Admin Iraq Failures, 1/5

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:26:30 EST

Some signs on this date of Bush giving up his failed 'stay the course' Iraq policy (2007). A prominent GOP military expert has blasted Bush Iraq failures, admitting to surprise at such incompetence. Also connections win out over experience in a key homeland security post(2006). Is experience really necessary? It's only Homeland Security. And another good date for Bushisms.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1341

Today's category: Bushisms, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Incompetence, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily
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Bush History-A Tale of Two Appointees: One Does Us Proud, One Does Not, 1/4

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:07:41 EST

A tale of two appointees: A political appointee in the news on this date (2007) wants to turn a medical paper into a doc praising the Bush administration. Surgeon General Carmona refuses. Also, in 2008 Bush reappoints a Mine Safety head with a sad safety record, over Senate objections. Mine safety be damned, apparently. And it's a good date for Bushisms (2001 and 2008).

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1333

Today's category: Bushisms, Harpooning Healthcare, Incompetence, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily
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Bush History-President Bush's Hard, Very Hard, Oh So Hard, Night, 1/3

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:44:19 EST

In 2006 we find Bush pleading for renewal of the Patriot Act, saying that our Constitution would not be violated as "There's oversight on this important program". Once passed, Bush leaps into action, significantly undermining the oversight he promised in order to get the bill passed. Also, highlights of Bush's hard, oh so hard, night with John Kerry in September 2004.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1319

Today's category: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Duct Tape Censorship: Keeping the People's Business Hidden from the People, 1/2

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:56:15 EST

On this date, reports hit the news (2006) that the CIA had pre-war info that indicated Saddam might well have given up nuke work.

Also, in 2008 15 fed-up states sue Bush's EPA when they are prohibited from setting tougher than Bush auto standards, to fight global warming. In an effort to keep its motives secret the White House engages in some duct tape censorship.

And a related Bushism.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1313

Today's category: Bushisms, Global Warming Denial, Iraq, The Corporation's Yes Man

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-The Three I's, 1/1

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:21:34 EST

Today in Bush History, 1/1 ...
Integrity ('03), Insensitivity('06) and Incompetence ('06) on Display

On this date, dealings with Karl Rove reveal the integrity of Bush's father and the lack of same in his son (2003).

Come 2006 Bush's insensitivity is on display as we find him in front of wounded troops at an amputee center, saying that he is injured too (poor George has a scratch).

That same year Medicare Part D coverage starts, and it's inept implementation causes many seniors many problems.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1306

Today's category: Bushisms, Failing the Troops, Iraq

Bush History-A Grim New Year's Eve Iraq Milestone & a NY Times Wish Come True? 12/31

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:35:52 EST

A grim milestone on this New Year's eve in 2006, as the US notes 3,000 dead in Iraq. Also, in light of the historic election of 2008, it's worth reading this excerpt from last year's New York Times; it's a moving wish for the new year (2007). Finally, a bushel of Bushisms, and a very nice, very relevant New Year's message from "the first American", Benjamin Franklin.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1297

Today's category: Bushisms, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History - In '57 We Called it Torture and Said it Didn't Work. In '02 We Started Doing it - 12/30

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:31:50 EST

In '57 the US determined Chinese techniques we called "torture" had obtained false confessions. On this date in '02, the US is training soldiers to use these discredited techniques at Gitmo. Also, a Special Council is announced to investigate Bush admin betrayal of the CIA (2003), and Bush gives the finger to science and Congress via a signing statement (2005).

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1290

Today's category: Betraying the CIA, Constitutional Abuse, Human Rights/Human Wrongs

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily
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Bush History - The GOP and Dems Agree: Bush has Been a Fiscal Train Wreck - 12/28

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:02:50 EST

The Bush fiscal mess comes into sharp focus when contrasted with a report from the Office of Management and Budget that is highlighted by the Clinton administration on this date (2000). The Clinton record includes nine consecutive years of fiscal progress, and the details are stunning, esp. after the last eight years of Bush. Also, a related Bushisms...

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1277

Today's category: Bushisms, Deficit Mismanagement

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History:Bush Fires Ally for Doing Good Job, & Ford Talks of Bush's Bad Job

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:11:09 EST

Bush's appointment on this date (2003) of a long time ally is short-lived; he is fired, apparently for doing too good a job of ferreting out incompetence at Homeland Security. Protect the nation yes, but not if it means embarrassing Mr Bush! Also on this date (2006) President Ford's death frees a reporter to talk of Ford's strong disagreement with Bush's Iraq policies. And a related Bushism.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1265

Today's category: Bushisms, Incompetence, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-A Grim Xmas Milestone, and Ben Franklin OK's "Poor George's Almanac

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:58:48 EST

A grim Christmas milestone on this date (2006) as the number of American deaths in Bush's wars exceed the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks. Also Ben Franklin gives thumbs up to "Poor George's Almanac" (2007), and a holiday Bushism. Merry Holiday everyone! (just to annoy Bill O'Reilly).

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1256

Today's category: Bushisms, Grim Milestones, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History - Good to Know: A Bush Appointee Fights Satan's Plans at the FDA - 12/24

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:42:08 EST

President Bush announces an FDA appointee on this date who would be instrumental in preventing the FDA from moving forward on a recommendation that the morning-after-pill be approved for over-the-counter sales. The appointee claims to be part of God's plan to fight the will of Satan at the FDA. Also today, related Bushisms and a Bush deficit update.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1246

Today's category: Bushisms, The Evangelical's Tool

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History - Spending Your Tax Money to Distort Researcher's Findings - 12/23

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:05:21 EST

So typically Bush. Here's a fine waste of money: On this date we have an example of Bush once again spending your tax money to distort researcher's findings. The truth is out there. President Bush just doesn't want you to hear it.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1236

Today's category: Manipulating Research

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: Bush's Dropping Military Support, Enduring Big-Pharma Support 12/22...

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:12:51 EST

Today in Bush History, 12/22...
Bush's Dropping Military Support, Enduring Big-Pharma Support

On this date we have reports of Bush's dropping military support, and of Bush's enduring support for big-pharma. As one senator points out, "The pharmaceutical industry has bought off the White House". Also getting a mention: It's Blago!

Meanwhile, the annual Military Times poll describes dropping support for Bush's Iraq war amongst service members.

More details, from the 2009 Bush Blunder Calendar ...
http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1228

Today's category: Failing the Troops, Iraq, The Corporation's Yes Man

Bush History - Disgraced Lobbyist Abramoff's Bush Ties, & Soldiers Lost in Iraq are an "investment"? - 12/21

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:13:58 EST

Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff's White House ties are in the news, as papers report on a plea deal in the works (giving us the chance to mention President Omar Bongo and a $9 million dollar coincidence). Also Condoleezza Rice coldly considers soldier's lives lost in Iraq to be an "investment". And a Bushism or two.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1222

Today's category: Bushisms, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History - Bush Explains Why He Calls Natural Gas "Hemispheric" - 12/20

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:40:13 EST

President-elect Bush explains why he likes to calls natural gas "hemispheric" on this date. His answer is a real head scratcher. Also on this date: an Army General worries that Bush policies will break the Reserves, our dear leader OKs breaking the law so he can read your postal mail, and Americans pick their "villain of the year".

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1213

Today's category: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse, Failing the Troops

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History - Bush Fails in Plan to Put Protesting Military JAGs Under His Thumb - 12/19

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:50:39 EST

On this date Bush fails in his plan to put under his thumb those military JAGs who have been protesting Bush abuses such as detainee kangaroo-courts and the elimination of long-honored principles like habeas corpus. Also on this date, reports that Bush dreams of dictatorship(he's joking, or is he?), and more on his dictator-like snubbing of US law. And a Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1202

Today's category: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse, Human Rights/Human Wrongs

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-NeoCon: WMD Findings were Irrelevent All Along to War Decision? - 12/18

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:10:40 EST

A Bush neo-con has admitted that Bush said on this date in 2002 that war with Iraq was "inevitable", even though WMD inspectors had yet to report their findings. Evidence on the ground mattered little, it seems. Also on this date, happy talk from Bush & Cheney about Iraq, while anarchy reigned there. Also, Bush passes the buck, and a Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1184

Today's category: Betraying the CIA, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Hypocrisy

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History - NCIS:Bush Actions "ain't right". Also, Bush Upset at One Leak, Unconcerned About Another 12/17

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:00:16 EST

A former NCIS head says that Bush era abusive treatment of detainees may be self defeating, and "just ain't right". Also, Bush is upset at one leak, the one that shows he broke US law, but is unconcerned about another, the one involving his administration exposing a CIA agent. Pretty slimy, no? Also, wise words from George Washington & Ike, ignored (of course) by Bush.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1166

Today's category: Betraying the CIA, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Hypocrisy

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History - President Bush Caught Breaking the Law 12/16

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:18:32 EST

President Bush's administration is caught breaking the law on this date, in a widely reported story that broke in the New York Times. He did take a vow to uphold the Constitution, didn't he? You would never know it from his actions. Also today, a related Bushism and relevant quotes from Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1150

Today's category: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Retired US Military Officers to Bush: No Torture! 12/15

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:59:20 EST

President Bush signs on to a torture ban on this date, but asserts that he can ignore the law. Retired military officers will urge Bush to uphold the ban to "ensure that our brave men and women" in uniform can honor "the values they fight to protect". Also on this date, a government report calls Bush interrogation techniques "outmoded, amateurish, and unreliable".

Bush History-In '05 Caught Hiding Warming Data, in '07 Caught Hiding Toxic Chemical Danger 12/13

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:57:45 EST

Typical Bush: In mid-December 2005 the White House exerts pressure on NASA to "better control" a scientist reporting scientific data on warming. We don't want to offend poor Exxon, after all. Some good news: science fights back! Also, come 2007 newspapers report on this date a weakening of EPA rules on toxic chemical release reporting around the nation. And a Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1119

Today's category: Bushisms, Global Warming Denial, Manipulating Research, The Corporation's Yes Man, The Polluter's Friend

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily
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Bush History-Bush HUD Head Seeks MORE Loans to Risky Borrowers Just Prior to SubPrime Collapse 12/12

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:34:31 EST

Bush's nomination of a new HUD head on this date spurs today's review of the seemingly corrupt & incompetent Alphonso Jackson. He pushed for changes to allow more risky loans, and to make fraud harder to detect, just before the sub prime collapse. Also are car bombs the sound of 'democracy in action'? A soldier's interesting take on Iraq and a related Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1106

Today's category: Bushisms, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq

Bush History-Bush Says Nukes are Greatest Threat, so Why Are They a Low Priority? 12/11

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:37:27 EST

Bush says nukes are the greatest threat to our security, so one wonders why he seem to put such low priority on protecting us from them. From choice of nations to invade, to securing nuclear material around the world, the Bush administration is NOT treating nuke security as job #1. Also, a related Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1097

Today's category: Bushisms, Iraq, Losing Sight of the Real Enemy

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Bush Will Replace Today’s Wise Regulator with Man GOPer Said Aided '08 Mkt. Collapse 12/10

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:24:26 EST

Once in a great while even Bush gets things right: on this date he replaces incompetent SEC head Harvey Pitt with competent William Donaldson who imposes much needed market regulation. After business protests Bush caves and names free wheeling Christopher Cox as new SEC head. Cox contributed to the 2008 market collapse by turning "our markets into a casino" said one prominent GOPer

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1087

Today's category: Bushisms, Incompetence, The Corporation's Yes Man

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Cheney Deludes Cheney,Bush Deludes Public,& Scientists Fight Bush Deluding Us on Science 12/9

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:08:11 EST

Cheney claims 'iffy' facts are really something "pretty much confirmed": he later denies his own words. Also Bush advances on his plan to hide the truth so as to push through glaringly obvious irresponsible tax cuts. And 10,000 scientists ask Bush to stop manipulating scientific truths to support his politics.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1066

Today's category: Deficit Mismanagement, Dishonesty, Hypocrisy, Iraq, Manipulating Research

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-9/11 Commission Heads Say Bush Admin Obstructed Their Investigation 12/8

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:44:21 EST

The bi-partisan heads of the respected 9/11 Commission say on this date that the Bush administration obstructed their investigation of that deadly day. Also on this date, a soldier is cheered on as he complains to Rumsfeld of the unarmored vehicles troops are forced to rely on in Iraq, with deadly consequences. And a Bushism, and a Dana-ism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1056

Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, Failing the Troops, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Republican Senator Slams ’stay the course’ Bush Policy 12/7

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:37:21 EST

A Republican senator slams President Bush's 'stay the course' Iraq policy on this date, calling it "absurd. It may even be criminal". Also a "superb" Seattle prosecutor is let go by the Bush Justice Department; he says he heard the administration was upset that he didn't aggressively pursue legal action against Democrats. Also, a couple of related Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1036

Today's category: Betraying Justice, Bushisms, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Bush Sabotage of Civil Rights Board Stops 2004 Ohio Vote Investigation 12/6

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:15:54 EST

Remember how the 2004 presidential vote came down to Ohio? On this date a highly unethical Bush administration maneuver insured that a civil rights investigation of the Ohio vote would not happen. Also on this date, Bush's press secretary said that even Bush balked at a 2nd round of tax cuts for the rich, 'til Rove and Cheney pulled him back in. And a deficit snapshot.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1026

Today's category: Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Deficit Mismanagement, The Millionaire's Ally

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily
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Bush History-Innocent German Thrown into Afghan 'Salt Pit', Courtesy of CIA 12/5

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:42:44 EST

Europe, of course, is a key ally in the terror fight; tips and resources from the EU have been of great value to the US. It is of no help then, when the Bush administration does bone headed things such as throwing an innocent vacationing German into an Afghan prison dubbed the 'Salt Pit'. Also on this date, more LIEs about WMDs.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1021

Today's category: Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Proven Wrong

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-The World Pleads: If US is "not willing to lead ... Please get out of the way" 12/4

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:58:58 EST

On this date Laura Bush makes reading recommendations. Also the world gathers to discuss the critical matter of climate change. Given the urgency, President Bush sends no one. Come 2007, the world is meeting again on warming, this time with a message for the US: If you're "not willing to lead, leave it to the rest of us ... (and) Please get out of the way". Also, Mr. Bush speaks of "federal cufflinks". Cufflinks?

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=1009

Today's category: Bushisms, Global Warming Denial

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-It's Brownie for FEMA! And, Columbia Prof on WHY Bush is Worst Prez-12/3

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:38:00 EST

On this date President Bush announces he's picked the bumbling 'Brownie' to head FEMA (given Bush's FEMA history, Ben F's quote today is spot on). Also, a Columbia University historian explains in the Washington Post exactly WHY he is calling Bush the worst Prez ever. And sadly, 80 Afghan innocents are killed by U.S. bombs. And a Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=998

Today's category: Bushisms, FEMA Follies, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Incompetence

Bush History: Historians Speculate Bush is "the worst of the presidents". Also, the Death of Mandela? 12/2

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:34:14 EST

On this date Bush misleads us by saying Saddam misleads us on WMDs. In a related bizarre Bushism, the president declares that Saddam has killed the very much alive South African hero Nelson Mandela! Also, historians speculate: is bush the worst of the presidents?

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=987

Today's category: Bushisms, Iraq, Proven Wrong

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History-Military and Bush Insiders: Iraq War was an "error ... unnecessary"

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:18:13 EST

Bush History-Military and Bush Insiders: Iraq War was "a strategic error ... unnecessary" 12/1

Today a tale of military insiders and a Bush insider who have come out against the Iraq war. On this date the U.S. Army War College releases a study that spells out in no uncertain terms a few of the reasons why. Also today, related Bushisms, including President Bush's preferred term for the 'war on terror'. It's a mouthful; no wonder if never caught on!

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=980

Today's category: Bushisms, Encouraging Terrorism, Iraq, Losing Sight of the Real Enemy, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders, Revolt of the Generals

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: Bush Adds USA to List that Includes the Nazis, the Khmer Rouge, WWII Japan 11/30

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:51:27 EST

President Bush adds the USA to a list that includes Hitler's Nazis, Cambodia's Khmer Rouge (Pol Pot), and WWII era Japan. Bush high-level insiders and military authorities admit Bush has OK'ed what they would consider to be torture, even if the president denies it. And our allies? According to a Navy Commander: "They call it for what it is, torture".

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=972

Today's category: Human Rights/Human Wrongs

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: "Why are we talking about this in the White House? History will not judge this kindly" 11/29

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:38:26 EST

Bush History: "Why are we talking about this in the White House? History will not judge this kindly" 11/29

A Bush insider acknowledges the shame brought upon our nation, in sharp contrast to Bush's statement on this date that the US "does not torture". ABC will reveal that US torture operations were directed from the White House itself. Also, the US gives millions in tax dollars to a GOP group to actually HINDER an Iraqi free press! What happened to encouraging democratic principles?

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=964

Today's category: Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Hypocrisy, Iraq

Bush History: Bush Admin Insider Decries Bush’s "immoral" Actions 11/28

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:47:02 EST

Bush's inept Iraq planning failures cause a shift in Pentagon policy. Also a Bush admininistration insider decries Bush's "immoral" interrogation techniques. Finally, a Bushism and a related thought by Abe Lincoln

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=958

Today's category: Bushisms, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History:Give Thanks!:Turkey in Iraq,Dishonest Atty General, A Weakened Army 11/27

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:55:07 EST

Give thanks this Thanksgiving for the blessings of George: On this date Bush is in Iraq feeding troops turkey. Also, we can thank George for a bumbling liar of an Attorney General, and for an Army that is forced to lower standards across the board. Finally, Ben F's thoughts on turkeys, and a related Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=942

Today's category: Betraying Justice, Bushisms, Failing the Troops, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders, Revolt of the Generals

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: Iraq War Passes WWII in Length, and a Pardon for a Turkey 11/26

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:12:03 EST

US involvement in Iraq exceeds the time United States forces spent fighting World War II, making Iraq one of the longest ever US wars. Also on this date, Bush shows gender confusion while he pardons a turkey, and a related Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=937

Today's category: Bushisms, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: Taxpayers Lose Out-Bush Prevents Gov't from Negotiating Best Price - 11/25

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:45:01 EST

The US taxpayers' loss is Big Pharma's gain, as the Bush administration designs a drug plan for seniors prohibiting the government from negotiating bulk drug discounts. The VA gets substantial bulk discounts for vets, just as nations around the world do for their own citizens. But here in the US, we have Mr. Bush, our own national roadblock to logic.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=931

Today's category: Bushisms, The Corporation's Yes Man

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: Dick Cheney Speech Highlights the Failures of Bush Administration 11/24

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:02:37 EST

Vice President Dick Cheney makes a speech on this date that highlights the failures of the Bush administration, not that this is what he had intended. He starts out saying, for example, that "The President was determined to solve problems, not simply pass them on to future generations". Hmm, that didn't really work out, did it? Read more ...

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=925

Today's category: Betraying the CIA, Deficit Mismanagement, Failing the Troops, Incompetence, Iraq, The Corporation's Yes Man

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: Cheney Has a Heart Attack and Baghdad Gets Blasted 11/23

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:31:54 EST

Vice President Dick Cheney's heart attack is in the news on this date, providing a nice excuse for some health & heart Bushisms. Also on this date, Baghdad bombs kill over 200 people and a heart-centric thought from Ben Franklin.

Today's Categories: Bushisms, Harpooning Healthcare, Iraq

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=919

Today's category: Bushisms, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Deficit Mismanagement, Dishonesty, The Corporation's Yes Man

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History: An All Night Session of Congressional Bullying, Threats & Promises 11/22

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:08:26 EST

It took an all night Congressional session to buy-off or bully enough GOPers to pass Bush's badly designed, unnecessarily expensive, corporate-generous, taxpayer ruinous Part D drug plan (the biggest new government entitlement IN DECADES). Also, Karl Rove reveals what very, very close Bush associate is widely hated inside the White House. Any guesses? And a Bushism

ongressional Bullying, Threats & Promises

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=913

Today's category: Bushisms, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Deficit Mismanagement, Dishonesty, The Corporation's Yes Man

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily
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Bush History: Long, Long-Time Bush Insider Admits Bush Involved in Deceiving Public 11/21

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:26:28 EST

He's served Bush since his days as Texas governor, and followed him to D.C. Yet this long, long-time Bush insider couldn't keep quiet about the con job his friend and president played on the American people. He stepped forward and told the truth. Also on this date, Bush's gift to each newborn citizen: $30,000 in government debt. That's leadership, Bush style!

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=904

Today's category: Betraying the CIA, Deficit Mismanagement, Dishonesty, The Corporation's Yes Man

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush History:Bush Admin Insider Describes "the ineptitude of this government" 11/20

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:07:18 EST

He's a Bush admininistration insider, a great Bush Sr. admirer, and a two time Bush Jr voter. Yet, he has came to understand the gross ineptitude and immorality that defines the administration of George W. Bush. It's easy for a lefty to fault the Bushies, but righties who come forward against Bush, in defense of their country, deserve special praise.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=899

Today's category: Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Ignoring Experts, Incompetence

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Hiding their Shame: Bush & GOP Keep the Breached Debt Limit Quiet - Bush History, 11/19

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:18 EST

On this date in 2004, the 3rd increase in 3 years is approved for the debt ceiling. The ceiling was breached before the election, but the debt ceiling increase was put off til now so as not to embarrass the GOP and the Bush administration about their shameful deficits. Also today, thoughts on debt from Ben F and Thomas Jefferson.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=894

Today's category: Ignoring Experts, Manipulating Research, The Evangelical's Tool

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Illogical Bush Admin Moves Likely Increase the Number of Abortions - Bush History, 11/18

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:00:53 EST

On this date in '06, people react to the illogical Bush appointment of an anti-contraception 'pseudoscience' practicing doctor to head federal family planning efforts, a move that is paralleled in 2008. Strange moves perhaps for the anti-abortion Bush White House, given that this likely increases abortions. Also, unkind words for Bush Jr from Bush Sr's White House Chief of Staff.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=889

Today's category: Ignoring Experts, Manipulating Research, The Evangelical's Tool

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Speaking up for the Sacrifices of our Troops Fighting Bush's Wars - Bush History, 11/17

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:15:15 EST

On this date, Vietnam vet and congressman John Murtha speaks of the sacrifices of the troops fighting Bush’s wars. Also on this date, the Associated Press reports an 80% increase in the desertion rate since the invasion of Iraq. Little wonder, given that "We're asking a lot of soldiers these days": deployment after deployment, stop-loss orders, etc. The soldiers and their families pay a high price for Bush's mistakes.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=883

Today's category: Deficit Mismanagement, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Dishonest, Reprehensible Cheney calls Bush Critics "dishonest and reprehensible" - Bush History, 11/16

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:37:38 EST

Cheney said on this date that claims that the Bush admin misled us on Iraq were "one of the most dishonest and reprehensible charges ever aired in this city". The nerve! (as my mother would say). Read more on how Cheney himself abandonded his responsibility to look at ALL the evidence and instead presented a misleading case to the American people. Also a related Bushism, and the wisdom of Ben F and Harry Truman

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=875

Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, Incompetence, Iraq

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily

Bush Ignores Intel Officers Pleas to Prioritize Nation's Security over Karl Rove - Bush History, 11/15

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:39:57 EST

On this date President Bush is asked by 16 ex-intel officials to show that the commander-in-chief cares more about national security than protecting Karl Rove. Bush declines. Also, a Bush official says Saddam's WMD and Qaeda connections are real, and the threat of instability in a post Saddam Iraq is highly exaggerated. We now know the exact opposite was true.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=868

Today's category: Betraying the CIA, Dishonesty, Proven Wrong, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders

365 Reasons to Celebrate the Obama administration - New Bush blunders daily
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Bush Admin: Taken in by a Con Artist and the US People Pay the Price - Bush History, 11/14

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:00:45 EST

The Bush administration on this date meets with the con artist who sold them a bill of goods on Iraq, despite the doubts of ignored, skeptical intelligence officials. Also on this date, a blithering Rumsfeld spreads some pre-war Iraq lies around. And a related Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=862

Today's category: Bushisms, Iraq, Proven Wrong

Bush's Contempt for Taxpayers: Your Money to Big Pharma & Insurance Companies - Bush History, 11/13

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:47:34 EST

Bush shows typical disregard for taxpayers, arranging costly deals that needlessly benefit his friends in big pharma & the insurance industry, making his already costly Part D drug benefit even more expensive. Also, related Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=856

Today's category: Bushisms, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Deficit Mismanagement, The Corporation's Yes Man

Bush Says Our Intel was "Sound", Bush Says Our Intel was "Wrong" - Bush History, 11/12

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:40:33 EST

President Bush Says US intelligence on Iraq was "sound". Less than a year later, passing the buck , Bush will say US intel was "wrong" (failing to mention his own knack for ignoring the correct intel that he didn't want to hear). Also, a Bush deficit update and free gas for a year and a half?

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=851

Today's category: Deficit Mismanagement, Dishonesty, Ignoring Experts, Iraq, Proven Wrong

A Masterly Deception: Bush Misleads about His Misleads - Bush History, 11/11

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:49:40 EST

President Bush executes a masterly deception on this date, misleading the public about his misleads on Iraq. When you have so many years of experience fooling American citizens, you get pretty good at it, and the Bush administration proves themselves to be pros.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=845

Today's category: Dishonesty, Iraq

Bush Rewards his Incompetent Friend with Post as Attorney General - Bush History, 11/10

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:25:16 EST

President Bush rewards his incompetent friend by nominating him for Attorney General. Gonzales worked with then Texas governor Bush, proving often poor quality, incomplete legal memos that Bush used in deciding if an inmate should be executed. The Bush / Gonzales team had 152 people put to death, "a record unmatched by any other governor in modern American history". Also, related Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=839

Today's category: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders

Atty Gen Ashcroft Loses Job for Standing up for our Constitution? - Bush History, 11/9

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:42:50 EST

The White House announces on this date that Attorney General Ashcroft will leave his post. Reports would later point to Ashcroft's defense of the principles of our Constitution, over the objections of Cheney and Rumsfeld, as factors in today's announcement. Also a GOP Congressman slams the Bush White House for not providing info on the bungled response to Katrina, Iraq estimates the number of Iraqi war deaths, and related Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=833

Today's category: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse, Iraq, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders
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Bush Told He's no King, & Cheney Calls Rumsfeld the "finest" Defense Secretary in History - Bush History, 11/8

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:40:14 EST

President Bush is told that he is not a King; he can't create his own detainee court system just on his own say so. Also Cheney calls the disastrous, incompetent Rumsfeld the "finest Secretary of Defense this nation has ever had" prompting one observer to ask if "Cheney thinks we're all walking around with a sign that says 'Stupid' on it"

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=827

Today's category: Constitutional Abuse, Dishonesty, Incompetence

Bush Insider: US Must Export "hope & optimism" Again, not "fear & anger" - Bush History, 11/7

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:01:08 EST

On this date, elections in 2000 (remember Kathleen Harris), and 2006 (wherein the US starts to right itself). Also, a Bush insider testifies on this date that the US must return to exporting "hope and optimism" to the world over "fear and anger". And wise words from Ben and MLK, in addition to dumb words from GWB.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=819

Today's category: Bushisms, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Foreign Policy Foul Ups, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders

Sam "mainstream" Alito Fought Women at Princeton, and a Sad Iraq Milestone - Bush History, 11/6

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:43:29 EST

The White House touts Supreme Court nominee Sam Alito as "mainstream" today. This is the man who was in a group that fought against more women and minorities at Princeton (but of course he couldn't quite remember that during his nomination hearings). Also a Bushism, and a grim Iraq milestone.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=812

Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, Grim Milestones, Iraq

GOP Strategy in Flames:"candidate who wins is the candidate who polarizes the right bloc of voters" - Bush History, 11/5

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:18:29 EST

GOP Strategy in Flames:"candidate who wins is the candidate who polarizes the right bloc of voters" - Bush History, 11/5

A Republican strategy down in flames? A GOP operative, who ran a phone jamming scheme executed on this date to harm the NH Dem Senate candidate, says "the candidate who wins is the candidate who polarizes the right bloc of voters". This clearly failed yesterday as did that 2002 benefactor of the GOP phone jamming scheme; Sen John Sununu who was soundly defeated. Also the 'Military Times' says that Rumsfeld "has failed" and "must go"

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=807

Today's category: Dishonesty, Incompetence, Iraq, Revolt of the Generals

Bush's Distasteful Boasting, Dismal Poll Numbers, Disgraceful Curiosity & Dung - Bush History, 11/4

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:58:00 EST

A year after boasting about his narrow re-election, the public gives Bush dismal poll numbers: trustworthiness down 13%, most call Iraq a mistake, most say Rove should leave over the CIA betrayal, only 17% think ethics have improved over Clinton, almost 7 in 10 think we are seriously off course. Also, an insider's candid admission on the president's newspaper habits, a special commentary from Chrysler's Lee Iacocca, and 'The George W. Bush Sewage Treatment Plant'

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=798

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Betraying the CIA, Dishonesty, Iraq

Bush Admin Insider Slams Cheney: "he'll corrupt the whole country to save it" - Bush History, 11/3

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:31:55 EST

A former Bush insider slams VP Cheney, saying "he'll corrupt the whole country to save it". Top Colin Powell aid Larry Wilkerson explains how Geneva Convention violations and Constitutional abuse flowed from Cheney's office. Also, John Kerry concedes Ohio and the presidency. Ohio: a state where Bush's campaign head was also the man in charge of insuring a fair vote. No conflict of interest there!

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=793

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, Human Rights/Human Wrongs

Kid Glove Treatment for Walmart after They are Caught Risking Kids Lives - Bush History,11/01

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:47:40 EDT

Walmart gets the kid glove treatment after being caught illegally putting kids lives in danger by giving them dangerous work, like using chain saws. The 'penalty' assessed by Bush's labor department looks more like a gift to insure Walmart won't be caught again and won't be fined. Perhaps Walmart's status as a big time GOP donor means that Walmart's needs are more important than keeping kid's safe

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=782

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Corruption/Conflicts of Interest, The Corporation's Yes Man

GOPer Who Served Nixon,Ford,Bush Sr Rips into Bush Jr - Bush History,10/31

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:40:26 EDT

Brent Scowcroft, a GOPer who served Nixon, Ford, and Bush Sr. rips into the decisions of Bush Jr. Of Iraq Scowcroft says: "there's a fair chance we'll win, but look at the cost" adding, Bush's decision "feeds terrorism". Telling comments from Bush Sr. (Scowcroft told me "what I need to know and not just what I want to hear") explain why the 1st Bush far exceeds the son, and why the son never asked for Scowcroft's advice.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=775

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Encouraging Terrorism, Iraq

Bin Laden's October Surprise: His Effort to Insure Bush's Iraq Blunder Continues - Bush History,10/30

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:22:17 EDT

Bin Laden's 'October Surprise' is unveiled today, a videotape designed to insure the re-election of one of his best assets, President George Bush. Also on this date, a Republican leader chastises his own party, saying: "in just 10 years (the GOP has) developed the arrogance it took the Democrats 30 years to develop".

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=767

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Encouraging Terrorism, Losing Sight of the Real Enemy, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders, Weak on Terrorism

"Many a Man's own Tongue gives Evidence against his Understanding" Ben Franklin - Bush History,10/29

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:29:35 EDT

Benjamin Franklin wrote: "Many a Man's own Tongue gives Evidence against his Understanding", something surely seen in the words of President Bush. In just one speech on this date we see President Bush wrong on so many points, in so many ways. Also, two Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=761

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Misc, Bushisms

White House "defiled"; Five-count Indictment against Cheney Chief of Staff 'Scooter' Libby - Bush History,10/28

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:12:31 EDT

A five-count indictment is returned against Cheney Chief of Staff 'Scooter' Libby today for his role in the release of "then-classified information" about CIA operative Valerie Plame, forcing Libby's resignation. As Joe Wilson, husband of betrayed CIA operative Valerie Plame said, "Today is a sad day for America. When an indictment is delivered at the front door of the White House, the Office of the President is defiled".

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=756

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Betraying the CIA, Bushisms

Bush Official Sentenced in Abramoff Scandal - Bush History,10/26

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:14:34 EDT

A Bush official gets sentenced in the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal on this date. Also: in light of objections from conservatives, White House counsel Harriet Miers withdraws her name from consideration for the Supreme Court. Finally, a Halliburton subsidiary plays games with the rules, helping themselves and hurting taxpayers, and Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=750

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Revolt of the GOP & Insiders, The Corporation's Yes Man

Ex-CIAer: A "national security resource...destroyed by these White House officials" - Bush History,10/25

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:03:12 EDT

An angry ex CIA officer blasts the Bush administration over the leak of CIA information to the press: A "national security resource...destroyed by these White House officials". Also on this date a NASA official blasts the Bush administration over censoring data and "picking and choosing ... to (get) the answer they want to get". And two Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=744

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Betraying the CIA, Deficit Mismanagement, Global Warming Denial, Manipulating Research

Bush Spying on Citizens, Killing Citizens, and Talking Dumb- Bush History,10/25

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:24:48 EDT

FISA is enacted today to protect citizens against government spying unless there is a judicial OK. The law would be respected for decades until President Bush came along. Also: a grim Iraq milestone occurs on this date, Bush talks out of two sides of his mouth on winning in Iraq, and a number of Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=736

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse, Grim Milestones, Iraq

What's like each of us yearly burning $1,000? - Bush History,10/24

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:54:41 EDT

What's like each of us yearly burning $1,000?

The Deficit: "like (each of us yearly) taking $1,000 and putting a match to it" - Bush History,10/24

After 9 years of hard fought progress in the Clinton years, President Bush announces a return to deficit spending on this date. In 2008, CBS News reports each taxpayer now spends $1,000 annually paying interest on this debt, which is just money wasted. Also on this date, a non-partisan estimate of the costs of Bush's wars: $2.4 Trillion. Anyone remember his $50 billion "affordable" pre-war estimate? And a Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=729

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Deficit Mismanagement, Iraq

When a Press Conference is not a Press Conference; another FEMA Folly - Bush History,10/23

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:07:04 EDT

We have yet another incident on this date of the Bush administration attempting to misuse the media to deceive the public, as FEMA fakes a news conference, with fake reporters posing soft-ball questions. Also, polls show little support amongst Iraqis for US forces, while the Pentagon wastes more of your money, and guess who uses 'the google'?

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=721

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Dishonesty, FEMA Follies, Iraq

Cheney Recommends the "f***ing stupidest guy...on earth" as Best Info Source - Bush History,10/22

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:40:22 EDT

Forget the CIA! Cheney recommended a unit run by the "f***ing stupidest guy...on earth" as the best source of certain Iraq info. Doug Feith ran this neo-con 'intelligence unit' set-up to churn out the dubious Iraq conclusions that honesty and service to country prevented the CIA from supporting. Also today, a couple of Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=712

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Iraq, Manipulating Research, Proven Wrong

FEMA Hero Seeks Help While Brownie Makes Dinner Plans & Conservative Says Iraq was a Mistake - Bush History,10/20

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:11:01 EDT

A FEMA hero seeks FEMA's help but Brownie is too busy making dinner plans. Also on this date, a conservative says that the Iraq war was a mistake and the issue is "a valid criticism of Bush". And a Bushism.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=697

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Deficit Mismanagement, Dishonesty
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Scientists Have to Show their Bush-love to Get Gov't Jobs? - Bush History,10/19

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:16:51 EDT

The New York Times reports on a scientist who seems to have been dropped from consideration for a government job when she responded honestly when asked about her opinion of President Bush. Also, today a Bushism, and an update on the nation's debt.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=691

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Deficit Mismanagement, Dishonesty

Armed Service Radio:'yes' to Rush,'no' to the Left. And Oops! to Tortured Canadian - Bush

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:00:41 EDT

Armed Service Radio, which broadcasts to the troops, says 'yes' to Rush and other conservative hosts, and 'no' to progressive views. And a big Oops! Sorry! to an innocent Canadian sent off to Syria for torture, courtesy of George Bush

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=682

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Failing the Troops, Human Rights/Human Wrongs

Bush Says Taking a Life to Save a Life is Wrong, except When it’s Right - Bush History,10/17

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:33:33 EDT

Bush Says Taking a Life to Save a Life is Wrong, except When it’s Right - Bush History,10/17

George Bush on this date says that taking a life to save a life is a good thing. In a different context, however, he says just the opposite. What gives? Also grannies protesting Bush's war, and a nice ripe fall bushel of Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=677

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Hypocrisy, Iraq

Europe Ranks US with Iran, No Korea as One of World's Most Dangerous Nations - Bush History,10/16

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:50:43 EDT

Europe Ranks US with Iran, No Korea as One of World's Most Dangerous Nations - Bush History,10/16

A poll shows that Europeans have come to ranks the US with Iran and North Korea as one of the world's greatest sources of global instablilty. Also, apparently the Bush White House thinks that right-wing evangelic nut jobs really are nut jobs, according to an insider. And, Central Europe, Central America; it's all the same to Bush!

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=671

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Foreign Policy Foul Ups, Hypocrisy, The Evangelical's Tool

In 1990 Gorby Reminds of Progress Made; In 2007 he Reminds of Progress Lost - Bush History,10/15

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:00:39 EDT

In 1990 Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev's Peace Prize reminds the world of the progress a smart leader can make. In 2007, Gorbachev speaks to remind the world of the damage to progress a bad leader can cause. Also on this date, the hypocrisy of Bush makes another appearance.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=665

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Deficit Mismanagement, Foreign Policy Foul Ups, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Proven Wrong
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Bush's Predicted Surplus is a Record Deficit. &"Massive" Numbers of Dead Iraqis

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:35:33 EDT

Bush's Predicted Surplus is a Record Deficit. And "Massive" Numbers of Dead Iraqis - Bush History,10/14

Bush predicted a budget surplus for 2004, but he actually set a new US deficit record instead. Also on this date, a new estimate of the "massive" number of Iraqi dead due to Bush's invasion, and an ex-Reagan official details Bush's bad job in dealing with the Russians.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=658

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Deficit Mismanagement, Foreign Policy Foul Ups, Human Rights/Human Wrongs, Iraq, Proven Wrong

Your Tax Dollars at Work: Bush Admin Hiring People to Deceive You - Bush History,10/13

Frank from Boston, MA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:40:04 EDT

Your Tax Dollars at Work: Bush Admin Hiring People to Deceive You - Bush History,10/13

Your tax dollars at work: The Bush administration is paying people to deceive us, and we're all paying the bill! That doesn't sound fair. On this date they are caught doing so. Also, the administration finds a tricky way to let polluters pollute more

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=648

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Dishonesty, The Polluter's Friend
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Bush Admin "paid little or no attention" to CIA warnings & Gen Calls Bushies "incompetent" - Bush History,10/12

Frank from Boston, MA — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:27:34 EDT

A CIA study concludes that the Bush administration "apparently paid little or no attention" to CIA warnings about post invasion violence in Iraq. Also a top general calls the administration's Iraq effort "incompetent" And some related Bushisms.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=642

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Bushisms, Ignoring Experts, Incompetence, Iraq, Revolt of the Generals
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George 'Stay the Course' Bush Says "We've never been stay the course" - Bush History,10/11

Frank from Boston, MA — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:30:55 EDT

George 'Stay the Course' Bush says "We've never been stay the course". Really? About a zillion speeches prove the President wrong. Also, champagne corks must have popped at the White House on this date as the Bush admin. celebrates deceiving Congress over WMDs; the Senate votes to back Bush's Iraq invasion, not knowing just how weak his WMD 'evidence' is.

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=637

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's category: Iraq

Truly Disgusting! Blabbing Bush Official Leaks Info that Destroys Valuable al Qaeda Spy Tool - Bush History,10/10

Frank from Boston, MA — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:18:26 EDT

A senior Bush official leaks info that destroys a valuable al Qaeda spy tool ("Techniques that took years to develop are now ineffective and worthless") Incredible and Disgusting. Also, a babbling Bush rambles on and on today in a sad excuse for a speech. Then, there is a White House that is telling the public outright lies, and an update on Bush’s huge deficit (including a comparison with the Clinton years)

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=629

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's categories: Betraying the CIA, Bushisms, Deficit Mismanagement, Dishonesty, Weak on Terrorism
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VP Cheney Rants about Iran, but as Halliburton CEO he Ignored Clinton's Iran Sanctions - Bush History,10/9

Frank from Boston, MA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:18:49 EDT

The hypocrisy of Bush and the hypocrisy of Cheney are revealed in stories from this date. VP Cheney has called Iran "the world's leading exporter of terror", but back when President Clinton sanctioned Iran for its terrorism ties what country did Cheney-lead Halliburton expand business in? Iran. Then, there is the hypocrisy of Bush ...

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=622

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's categories: Bushisms, Hypocrisy, Iraq, The Corporation's Yes Man, Weak on Terrorism

The Evangelicals Trump the Constitution in Bush's White House? - Bush History,10/8

Frank from Boston, MA — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:56:52 EDT

The Evangelicals Trump the Constitution in Bush's White House? - Bush History,10/8

In another effort to keep his right wing evangelic base happy, Bush implies a problem where there is none, pushing against the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state. Also, Bush admits that if Saddam were still in power, "the world would be a lot better off"!

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=616

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's categories: Bushisms, Constitutional Abuse, Dishonesty, Iraq, The Evangelical's Tool

Bush Weaves Tall Scary Fake Tale of Saddam's "nuclear holy warriors"- Bush History,10/7

Frank from Boston, MA — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:37:46 EDT

Bush Weaves Tall Scary Fake Tale of Saddam's "nuclear holy warriors"- Bush History,10/7

President Bush weaves a tall tale of Saddam's nuclear mujahideen ("nuclear holy warriors") to scare the public into supporting his thirst for war. Also how "this White House operates" is not really how this White House operates, as a CIA leaker is praised instead of getting the promised boot out the door

http://poorgeorgesalmanac.com/?p=605

Poor George's Almanac: 365 Reasons to Fight Against McBush's 3rd Term!

Today's categories: Betraying the CIA, Iraq, Proven Wrong
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