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C.B. Hagman - 03:10pm Nov 7, 2001 EST
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Someone in another thread suggested that we put our ever-ready wit to good use and start thinking of good slogans for bumper stickers, buttons, and t-shirts. So, with apologies to outlets like Northern Sun, I begin this thread.

And in case you think this is too frivolous, remember, you could start a small business on one of these ideas. It's good for the economy, and it amuses us, sort of like Bob Hope on a USO tour.

Have at it.

 Mark


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 *   Marie Cook - 01:36am Jan 27, 2002 EST (391.)  Mark Reply

BUSH PASSES THE BUCK


 *   Marty Heldt - 01:47am Jan 27, 2002 EST (392.)  Mark Reply
We're dealing with corporate bandits who have busted out of their hideout in Texas like Mongol hordes streaming down the steppes towards civilization.

Ken Lay: The Buck Stops Here (points to pocket)


 *   Michael Scott - 10:40pm Jan 27, 2002 EST (393.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Who's Actually Hurt More Americans?

a. John Walker Lindh

b. Kenneth Lay

. . . and which do you think will remain completely untouched by the criminal justice system?


 *   Michael Scott - 10:44pm Jan 27, 2002 EST (394.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Let's Face It, Folks:

If this had still been Clinton's watch, they'd have just added letting Enron collapse to the impeachment charges already pending (for letting 9-11 happen, of course!) . . .


 *   C.B. Hagman - 11:05am Jan 28, 2002 EST (395.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Too true, M.S.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 10:41am Jan 29, 2002 EST (396.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

And now this:

Proud member of the 14 percent.

P.S. The emperor has no clothes.

Check out today's Washington Post for my meaning.


 *   * - 04:13pm Jan 29, 2002 EST (397.)  Mark Reply
"Give us Barrabas!" (ancient mob) "If the people knew what we had done, they would chase us down the street and lynch us." (Poppy Bush) "All in all, it's been a fabulous year for Laura and me," [WHOR] Bush said.

MEME MATERIAL

Here is a great something or other -- bumpersticker most likely

Marty Heldt "RAINY DAY WOMEN #12 & #35: Gov Jeb Bush's daughter arrested for prescription fraud" 1/29/02 1:43pm


 *   Jack Edwards - 04:58pm Jan 29, 2002 EST (398.)  Mark Reply
Don't Vote! It just encourages the Bastards!!!

ENRONISTAS!!!

rEGARDS, jACK


 *   C.B. Hagman - 11:43am Jan 30, 2002 EST (399.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

<Whoop>


 *   Koan Man - 11:47am Jan 30, 2002 EST (400.)  Mark Reply
Where is that honor and dignity you promised? Will we need a court order to get it?

From the world's police force to the world's LAPD Rampart Division.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 01:45pm Jan 30, 2002 EST (401.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

I wouldn't mind putting this on a t-shirt. This comes from Maureen Dowd's New York Times column of January 30th.

The theme of Bush I is now the theme of Bush II: Trust us, even if we won't let you verify. We know we're right. We answer to no one.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 02:18pm Jan 31, 2002 EST (402.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Janet Reno still stands taller and is infinitely tougher than Pretzel Boy.


 *   Zee Miller - 10:09am Feb 1, 2002 EST (403.)  Mark Reply
"As a loyal Democrat...because I'm a Democrat.."---Greg Palast, who smeared Hillary 2 days before the election, voted for Nader, says he won't vote for Gore, and apparently thinks "integrity"= lying about partisan bias.

picture of Smirk holding out a paper cup of purple drink

caption, Got Koolaid?

or, Would you buy koolaid from this man?

or maybe not "man"---maybe Smirk as a snot-nose brat with a koolaid stand...

"Grape the nation..."


 *   * - 01:24pm Feb 1, 2002 EST (404.)  Mark Reply
"Give us Barrabas!" (ancient mob) "If the people knew what we had done, they would chase us down the street and lynch us." (Poppy Bush) "All in all, it's been a fabulous year for Laura and me," [WHOR] Bush said.

political kool aid is a great meme - Rush serves it daily


 *   C.B. Hagman - 02:39pm Feb 1, 2002 EST (405.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Today I'm tempted to write:

No, I won't be listening to Bush's speech. My doctor says I have to cut back my intake of saturated fatheads.

I've got to tweak that a little bit, though.


 *   * - 03:15pm Feb 1, 2002 EST (406.)  Mark Reply
"Give us Barrabas!" (ancient mob) "If the people knew what we had done, they would chase us down the street and lynch us." (Poppy Bush) "All in all, it's been a fabulous year for Laura and me," [WHOR] Bush said.

very very hungry caterpillar

 



 *   C.B. Hagman - 03:55pm Feb 1, 2002 EST (407.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Ooh, that's brilliant! Brilliant!


 *   Michael Scott - 06:13am Feb 2, 2002 EST (408.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

LET'S "RESTORE HONOR AND DECENCY TO WASHINGTON": REPUBLICANS FOR GORE IN 'O4


 *   Michael Scott - 06:14am Feb 2, 2002 EST (409.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

HEY, I'M A REPUBLICAN. WHERE'S MY ENRON BRIBE?


 *   Michael Scott - 06:16am Feb 2, 2002 EST (410.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

NO MORE "ENRONS" AROUND A COMPLETE VOTE COUNT: REPUBLICANS FOR GORE IN '04


 *   Michael Scott - 06:19am Feb 2, 2002 EST (411.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE SCALIA? REPUBLICANS FOR GORE IN '04


 *   Michael Scott - 06:28am Feb 2, 2002 EST (412.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

likely tabloid headlines

SECRET PIX OF CHENEY-BIN LADEN LOVE BUNKER!!

KENNETH LAY & MONTGOMERY BURNS: TWINS SEPARATED AT BIRTH??!

BIN LADEN SIGHTED -- WITH ELVIS!!!


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 09:05am Feb 2, 2002 EST (413.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Nothing Succeeds like Failure

How Dubya got to the top of the polls.


 *   Zee Miller - 11:06am Feb 2, 2002 EST (414.)  Mark Reply
"As a loyal Democrat...because I'm a Democrat.."---Greg Palast, who smeared Hillary 2 days before the election, voted for Nader, says he won't vote for Gore, and apparently thinks "integrity"= lying about partisan bias.

The elite don't love you.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 04:18pm Feb 4, 2002 EST (415.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

GWB: Robin Hood in reverse.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 10:10am Feb 5, 2002 EST (416.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Enron is TOO easy

Bush/Enron
Politics as usual,
Only more so!



 *   Sam Roman - 10:55pm Feb 5, 2002 EST (417.)  Mark Reply
If at first you don't succeed, try, try, and blame Bill Clinton.

.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 08:54am Feb 6, 2002 EST (418.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Bumping threads is a poor strategy

However, the reason I stopped by was to add:

Frauds for Bush!
Enron



 *   Zee Miller - 09:38am Feb 6, 2002 EST (419.)  Mark Reply
"As a loyal Democrat...because I'm a Democrat.."---Greg Palast, who smeared Hillary 2 days before the election, voted for Nader, says he won't vote for Gore, and apparently thinks "integrity"= lying about partisan bias.

Serfs, up!


 *   C.B. Hagman - 10:46am Feb 6, 2002 EST (420.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Followed by the 21st century singing group Up with Serfs, huh, Zee?


 *   Linda Bee - 12:04pm Feb 6, 2002 EST (421.)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.

"Up With Serfs". I love it!


 *   C.B. Hagman - 03:10pm Feb 6, 2002 EST (422.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Up, up with serfs!

You meet 'em wherever you go...



 *   S.G. Smith - 03:40pm Feb 6, 2002 EST (423.)  Mark Reply
My fellow Americans, the State of the Union is rotten to the fucking core.
Pro-Bush
Pro-Deficit
Pro-War
Pro-Death


 *   Zee Miller - 04:33pm Feb 6, 2002 EST (424.)  Mark Reply
"As a loyal Democrat...because I'm a Democrat.."---Greg Palast, who smeared Hillary 2 days before the election, voted for Nader, says he won't vote for Gore, and apparently thinks "integrity"= lying about partisan bias.

Tell 'em, S.G.!


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 07:50pm Feb 8, 2002 EST (425.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

TR my arse

Speak dumbly and
carry big money.



 *   Shannon Jacobs - 09:11am Feb 13, 2002 EST (426.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Rehanging the labels...

SLICK George
Selfish, Lazy, Immoral,
Cunning Killer



 *   C.B. Hagman - 05:09pm Feb 13, 2002 EST (427.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Bush: AWOL.

Cheney: Ditto.



 *   C.B. Hagman - 11:27am Feb 14, 2002 EST (428.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

G.W. Bush: Still in need of a proctologist to dislodge his head, and maybe the pretzel, too.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 10:08am Feb 15, 2002 EST (429.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

I think this one has legs for the election...

Be careful what
you wish for:
W


 *   Linda Bee - 07:40pm Feb 15, 2002 EST (430.)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.

I love it, Shannon!


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 10:54pm Feb 15, 2002 EST (431.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Another variation...

Glad you liked it, and thought of another, though actually I don't like this one as much.

Are YOU
better off?
W is!


 *   Davis X. Machina - 02:22pm Feb 16, 2002 EST (432.)  Mark Reply
"When we ask ourselves now, 'What is there to believe in? Why are we here? How shall we behave?' our prophets reply, 'Believe in a market economy.' Not much of an answer. Not much of a story." Neil Postman
"My Country Went To Afghanistan And All I Got Was This Lousy Teenager"
2002 Mullah Omar-Osama Bin Laden World Tour


 *   stirling s newberry - 08:08pm Feb 16, 2002 EST (433.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

Like a poor marksman, Bush hits everything but the target. We invade Afghanistan, kill a few locals, a few yocals and let the big fish escape.

Look for the Enron investigation to go the same way.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 07:08am Feb 17, 2002 EST (434.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Gosh, but Enron is SUCH an easy target

Enron was NOT bribing a few politicians.
Enron was trying to collect the entire set.

Dubya, though their most prominent bribee, was just a bad investment. Yeah, he had good points. He was too dumb to understand what they were doing, and even better, couldn't care less. But when push came to shove, they were hoping for a much better return on the cash. Kenny who?


 *   Linda Bee - 10:18am Feb 17, 2002 EST (435.)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.

You're on a roll, Shannon!


 *   stirling s newberry - 12:17pm Feb 17, 2002 EST (436.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

There are two Enron scandals.

One is the Enron scandal - which both parties have mud spatters from. This scandal is about how a large corporation committed fraud dragging down thousands of people in its wake. It is the scandal of how deregulation has destroyed on of the pillars of a functioning market economy - transpearancy. We wanted to live in a third world legal system, we will soon have a more third world economy to go with it.

The other is the Ken Lay scandal, which is almost exclusively a Republican problem. It is the problem of how various individuals used Enron to cuck money out for themselves, and spent much of that to put the right people in power.

The Republicans will do everything to make sure that the second scandal does not get public attention - including misdirection and some concession on the first scandal.


 *   * - 01:33pm Feb 17, 2002 EST (437.)  Mark Reply
"Give us Barrabas!" (ancient mob) "If the people knew what we had done, they would chase us down the street and lynch us." (Poppy Bush) "All in all, it's been a fabulous year for Laura and me," [WHOR] Bush said.

MWO has a fine logo ! Can't cut and paste png format - what's with that? THIS IS COPYRIGHTED:

...



 *   Michael Scott - 02:21pm Feb 17, 2002 EST (438.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

the REAL enemies of democracy

Enron, Halliburton, etc.: Let's all stop the "Access of Evil"


 *   Linda Bee - 02:23pm Feb 17, 2002 EST (439.)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.

"Access of Evil"? Brilliant!


 *   * - 10:14pm Feb 17, 2002 EST (440.)  Mark Reply
"Give us Barrabas!" (ancient mob) "If the people knew what we had done, they would chase us down the street and lynch us." (Poppy Bush) "All in all, it's been a fabulous year for Laura and me," [WHOR] Bush said.

I like that a lot, too.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 09:50am Feb 19, 2002 EST (441.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Already thinking about the rematch...

The voters' pick: Gore
Enron's pick: Dubya
Your pick?



 *   stirling s newberry - 10:23am Feb 19, 2002 EST (442.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

The election of 2004 will be about "who is a better right wing despot".

Bush wins that.


 *   Michael Scott - 11:56am Feb 19, 2002 EST (443.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

When Will Dick Cheney Come Clean About the "Access of Evil?"


 *   stirling s newberry - 12:41pm Feb 19, 2002 EST (444.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

When you can stick a fork in him and have it come out clean.

Next question.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 12:47pm Feb 19, 2002 EST (445.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Eeyew!


 *   C.B. Hagman - 05:18pm Feb 19, 2002 EST (446.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

There's not room for it on some T-shirts, but I like this quote from Kim Gandy, president of NOW, on the administration's plans to spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars on programs that encourage marriage:

This is a crowd that says it wants to get government out of people's lives, and here they are pushing people they don't even know to get married.


 *   Marion Delgado - 05:12am Feb 22, 2002 EST (447.)  Mark Reply

BUSH / CHENEY '04 - HIRE THE UNEMPLOYED TO GUARD THE BANKRUPT

n/t


 *   C.B. Hagman - 02:21pm Feb 22, 2002 EST (448.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Excellent.


 *   Michael Scott - 03:12pm Feb 22, 2002 EST (449.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

The more I see of Cotton Mather (sorry: John Ashcroft), the more I miss Janet Reno . . .


 *   C.B. Hagman - 03:54pm Feb 22, 2002 EST (450.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

I always said John Ashcroft was a refugee from a production of The Crucible.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 07:19pm Feb 22, 2002 EST (451.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Who does Dubya really love?

Richest 1%?
Who loves ya?
W


 *   Michael Scott - 01:32am Feb 23, 2002 EST (452.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Question for W:

Doesn't The "Axis of Evil" Run RIGHT Through Beijing?


 *   Koan Man - 01:43am Feb 23, 2002 EST (453.)  Mark Reply
Where is that honor and dignity you promised? Will we need a court order to get it?

Bill Maher on the 21st (paraphrased):

Nixon and Bush, both got out of Vietnam.


 *   Michael Scott - 12:51pm Feb 26, 2002 EST (454.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

My Patriotic Duty Is To Remind The Neo-Mensheviks, Every Day, That They Never "Elected" George W. Bush President Of Anything . . .

No More "Tally Ban" Supreme Court Justices: Reject ALL Bush Nominees!


 *   Mary Mary - 12:55pm Feb 26, 2002 EST (455.)  Mark Reply
Upon what meat has this our Caesar fed that he has grown so great?

I really like "Tally Ban". Especially for Scalia, who pointedly reminded us we do not have a Constitutional right to vote for president.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 02:32pm Feb 26, 2002 EST (456.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Iran-contra, part duh: The Bush II Cabinet.

Someone on the "Public Enemy #1" thread pointed out that Bush has selected people for the administration who did, in effect, encourage and promote the sale of weapons to one member of the "axis of evil," Iran.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 10:24am Feb 27, 2002 EST (457.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Incubating idea...

Not sure how to do this one, but the idea is to portray Dubya as a used brain salesman. Just passed by one of his staunchest supporters over on the newsgroups, and you have to regard that as one brain that has hardly ever been used. But the inspiration is eluding me... It has to involve Dubya's basically unused (and apparently unneeded) brain appealing to customers for other unused brains...

And no, the lawyer brains joke just won't cut it.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 10:36am Mar 1, 2002 EST (458.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Simple solutions for complicated problems?

Anyway, that's my initial thought on the latest Saudi proposal, though I'm not sure how to tighten it up for a good bumper sticker. It would actually be easier to do as a Chinese-style four character slogan, even within the limits of the Japanese kanji. Maybe "fuku-dai-tan-ketsu" would work...


 *   C.B. Hagman - 01:11pm Mar 1, 2002 EST (459.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Bush II: The Second Nixonian Age.


 *   Cincinnatus C - 06:44am Mar 2, 2002 EST (460.)  Mark Reply
Protecting the Spuds from the Ninnies and the Twits. WWFZD?
Bush II: The Second Nixonian Age

I like this one. And we're already at the Watergate stage!


 *   C.B. Hagman - 04:46pm Mar 4, 2002 EST (461.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

You've got that right.


 *   Michael Scott - 12:43pm Mar 5, 2002 EST (462.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

howzabout

Bush II: Hoover's domestic policy, combined with Hitler's foreign policy


 *   Michael Scott - 12:46pm Mar 5, 2002 EST (463.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Of course Bush believes in recycling!

. . . at least when it comes to the lies of the Reagan administration!


 *   Gerry Stewart - 12:49pm Mar 5, 2002 EST (464.)  Mark Reply
"He thinks gold is like water, put it on at the top and it will seep on down and water all below. Gold, or money, don't work that way...Put it at the top and it stays there." Will Rogers, c. 1931

"Of course Bush believes in recycling!"

-- and the crooks from Iran/Contra.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 02:02pm Mar 5, 2002 EST (465.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

"I did not sell arms to the axis of evil!"


 *   dh100x - 02:21pm Mar 6, 2002 EST (466.)  Mark Reply
"In my life, I have prayed but one prayer: 'Oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it." - Voltaire

Good stuff.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 02:50pm Mar 6, 2002 EST (467.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Please keep it coming, and maybe start a button/t-shirt/mug/cap/ poster business with your ideas!


 *   Michael Scott - 03:46am Mar 7, 2002 EST (468.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

George W. makes Nixon look like Ramsey frickin' Clarke.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 10:48am Mar 7, 2002 EST (469.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

That's the spirit.


 *   Gerry Stewart - 04:24pm Mar 8, 2002 EST (470.)  Mark Reply
"He thinks gold is like water, put it on at the top and it will seep on down and water all below. Gold, or money, don't work that way...Put it at the top and it stays there." Will Rogers, c. 1931

"He wasn't elected September 11 either."

From Diva's poster at recent Denver protest.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 05:33pm Mar 8, 2002 EST (471.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Oh, that's brilliant. I want that on posters all over D.C.


 *   Gerry Stewart - 05:41pm Mar 8, 2002 EST (472.)  Mark Reply
"He thinks gold is like water, put it on at the top and it will seep on down and water all below. Gold, or money, don't work that way...Put it at the top and it stays there." Will Rogers, c. 1931

Yeah, C.B. That's a terrific slogan -- jam-packed with meaning.


 *   Michael Scott - 07:28pm Mar 9, 2002 EST (473.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

The Rehnquist Court: Shielding GOP Presidential Candidates from the Ravages of Democracy Since Y2K


 *   Michael Scott - 07:29pm Mar 9, 2002 EST (474.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

If You Think You're Not Disenfranchised . . .

. . . You Haven't Been Paying Attention


 *   Michael Scott - 07:32pm Mar 9, 2002 EST (475.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Questioning Why We Suddenly Have Troops in Georgia, Yemen, and the Philippines, Simultaneously

Is a Profoundly Patriotic Act


 *   Michael Scott - 10:39am Mar 11, 2002 EST (476.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

You Mean To Tell Me My Tax Dollars Are Now Paying For TWO Secret, Unelected Governments??


 *   Michael Scott - 11:14am Mar 11, 2002 EST (477.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

How Much Safer ARE We, Now That We've Made Ourselves Less Free?


 *   C.B. Hagman - 11:43am Mar 11, 2002 EST (478.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Based on Bush's "inaction is not an option" quote at today's commemoration of the tragic loss of life on September 11th:

George W. Bush, you're no Gene Krantz.

Bush's emphasis, BTW, seems to be more on fight, fight, fight, not on honoring the dead or building a world where extremist groups will no longer attract members.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 11:56pm Mar 13, 2002 EST (479.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Ugly image, but true...

W <heart> 9/11.

Like the old "I <heart> Austin" bumper stickers, where the <heart> is read as "love".

Or can you name anyone else has benefited so greatly from 9/11?


 *   Marie Cook - 03:51pm Mar 14, 2002 EST (480.)  Mark Reply

STOP TOUCH SCREEN VOTING, VOTE ABSENTEE


 *   C.B. Hagman - 05:26pm Mar 14, 2002 EST (481.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Shannon, I will say that Bush seems to love talking about war (though not, curiously enough, to go off to war himself). The emphasis is always on secrecy, self-righteousness, and "gettin' 'em." It's a belligerent, insensitive approach totally lacking in nuance. That's our Chimp.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 05:23am Mar 17, 2002 EST (482.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

The graphic version:

W © 9/11
or perhaps Dubya © 9/11. Unfortunately, I can't remember the background color of the old Austin heart shirts and bumper stickers. Anyway, the truth is that I wouldn't be bold enough to put this on any car in America. This is actually one for the Arab countries...

By the way, any idea how long this thread will last? The TAP people have apparently started to be more aggressive about killing threads, though unfortunately they are apparently doing it at random, including some fine old threads that have recently disappeared, even though they still seemed to be active. Or maybe the brownshirts have devised some new technique to irrecoverably destroy individual threads?


 *   Michael Scott - 05:38am Mar 17, 2002 EST (483.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Thank you, Boston Globe editorial page, for saying it succinctly:

"Borrowing from Clarence Thomas, Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah said the scrutiny of Pickering amounted to a 'lynching.' Out of respect for a particularly vicious strain of American history, it must be said that Pickering is in little danger of being hunted by a mob and hung until dead."


 *   (Deleted message originally posted by danimal saminal on 05:47am Mar 17, 2002 EST)

 *   C.B. Hagman - 07:04pm Mar 22, 2002 EST (485.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

W: Smart as Quayle, paranoid as Nixon.


 *   Michael Scott - 10:37am Mar 25, 2002 EST (486.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

NOW Do You Get It?

The First Decisive Act of the Bush "Shadow Government" Took Place on December 12, 2000.


 *   Stephanie - 11:14am Mar 25, 2002 EST (487.)  Mark Reply
Evolution!

I like that Michael Scott:

"NOW do you get it?"

I am so tired of being eyed suspiciously if I venture to talk about this stuff. A guy at a party last week actually told me that he didn't have time, he had a family to think about, he couldn't be bothered. I am hopeful that eventually the truth will be told in a form that regular people can hear it. And then I'll be able to use your slogan. May it be soon.


 *   Michael Scott - 12:51pm Mar 25, 2002 EST (488.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

I also like the sign someone carried at a recent Shrub protest:

He Wasn't Elected On September 11th, Either.


 *   Michael Scott - 12:56pm Mar 25, 2002 EST (489.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Wartime Osamanomics:

If At First You Don't Succeed -- Deny That Was Ever Your Original Goal.


 *   Michael Scott - 01:25pm Mar 25, 2002 EST (490.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

The Bush-Cheney Energy Task Force: All The "Dignitude" Of A Streetwalker



 *   Shannon Jacobs - 06:00pm Mar 25, 2002 EST (491.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

W is NOT Being There. Again.

Actually, jumping the gun a bit on this one, but I'm still predicting that in light with the never admitting to a mistake, Dubya will be taking August off again. However, this time it will really just be a month of special campaigning for the November election.

W is NOT Being There. Again.



 *   C.B. Hagman - 07:23pm Mar 25, 2002 EST (492.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

If at first you don't succeed -- deny that was ever your original goal.

That's a killer.

I also like what Kati Marton said -- I may be paraphrasing here -- "The Bushes are not who they purport to be." She was saying it about Barbara Pierce Bush and George Herbert Walker Bush, but it applies to at least the next generation and beyond. The current Bush White House, for example, is the one that is made much of for its commitment to libraries and learning, even though Bush recommended eliminating funding for Reading Is Fundamental and making cuts to after-school and literacy programs, and Laura Welch Bush got out of teaching and librarianship upon marrying and never went back.


 *   Davis X. Machina - 11:12pm Mar 25, 2002 EST (493.)  Mark Reply
"When we ask ourselves now, 'What is there to believe in? Why are we here? How shall we behave?' our prophets reply, 'Believe in a market economy.' Not much of an answer. Not much of a story." Neil Postman

Under a picture of the Statue of Liberty

But, but, George Bush said he'd respect me in the morning...


 *   Linda Bee - 08:14pm Mar 28, 2002 EST (494.)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.
W: Smart as Quayle, paranoid as Nixon. - C.B.

... clueless as Reagan.


 *   Michael Scott - 05:15pm Mar 29, 2002 EST (495.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Again, with all this secrecy . . .

. . . W. makes Nixon look like Ramsey frickin' Clarke.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 05:18pm Mar 29, 2002 EST (496.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

The possibilities are endless...


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 08:34pm Mar 29, 2002 EST (497.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Simple idea, but how to T-shirtize it?

Cheney wouldn't reveal his own birthday to his mother. Heck, for 5¢ he'd lie to her about it.

Honor and integrity in the White House?


 *   Michael Scott - 05:27am Mar 30, 2002 EST (498.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Let's Drop The Big One, And See What Happens

Randy Newman wrote this one, but W. and his minions might well sing it:

No one likes us, I don't know why We may not be perfect, but heaven knows we try All around, even our old friends put us down Let's drop the big one, and see what happens

We give them money, but are they grateful? No they're spiteful, and they're hateful They don't respect us, so let's surprise them Let's drop the big one, and pulverize 'em

We'll save Australia Don't want to hurt no kangaroo We'll build an All-American amusement park there They've got surfin', too

Boom goes London And boom Paree More room for you, and more room for me

And every city, the whole world 'round Will just be another American town Oh how peaceful it'll be We'll set everybody free! You'll wear a Japanese kimono, babe There'll be Italian shoes for me

They all hate us anyhow So let's drop the big one now Let's drop the big one now


 *   Michael Scott - 05:35am Mar 30, 2002 EST (499.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

If the Democrats were half as partisan as the Republicans . . .

. . . we'd be in the midst of impeaching President Hastert by now!!


 *   Michael Scott - 05:43am Mar 30, 2002 EST (500.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

If you can see the sense of "enforcing" the Equal Protection clause -- for the very first time in a Presidential election -- by STOPPING the vote count -- well, I guess that means you're a Republican.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 05:29pm Apr 2, 2002 EST (501.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Oh, I feel a Tom Lehrer attack coming on...

Oh, we all go together when we go

Every Hottentot and every Eskimo...



 *   C.B. Hagman - 04:34pm Apr 4, 2002 EST (502.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Actually, we could also have political karaoke here, with suggested song parodies, poems, etc. You're welcome to try.


 *   Michael Scott - 05:08pm Apr 8, 2002 EST (503.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

If, as H.L. Mencken said, "Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage," . . .

. . . then W. and the Felonious Five who appointed him have no idea of the "sh*tstorm" that's going to be flung at them by the voters in the next election . . .


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 05:43pm Apr 9, 2002 EST (504.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Remember Honest Abe?

Hmm... A political song... How about something based on "Try to Remember" addressed to Dick Cheney? The song should ask him to try to remember who he met with when he was formulating that thar' energy policy. Maybe go down the list of his Enron buddies? But I mostly agree with the Tom Lehrer comment, especially "Who's Next?" and "Send the Marines".

For bumper stickers, something like "Honest Dick Cheney" might be interesting.

By the way, if there is a discussion of the DoS attack anywhere, I'd be glad to see a link... If it's being discussed, it's apparently using terms other than the ones I'd use to search for it. (Which always reminds me of other possible terms.)


 *   stirling s newberry - 06:17pm Apr 9, 2002 EST (505.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

"Novus Ordo Seculorum"


 *   C.B. Hagman - 06:58pm Apr 11, 2002 EST (506.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Given that Amnesty International is already referring to the "Ashcroft Raids" (a la the Palmer raids of yesteryear), how about this as a caption with a picture of Ashcroft?

Back to our regularly scheduled pogrom.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 07:29pm Apr 15, 2002 EST (507.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

There are loads of good quotes from the Dems from this past weekend. T-shirt-worthy stuff. I'll try to find a few.


 *   Michael Scott - 03:28am Apr 18, 2002 EST (508.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

I want to make a t-shirt that says:

FAUX NEWS

WE DISTORT

YOU DERIDE


 *   C.B. Hagman - 06:05pm Apr 18, 2002 EST (509.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Go for it.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 03:10pm Apr 23, 2002 EST (510.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

The real White House Vandalism: Letting the Bushes back in.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 09:38am Apr 26, 2002 EST (511.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

With Carmen Sandiego logo:

Where in the world is Dick Cheney?


 *   Linda Bee - 10:45am Apr 26, 2002 EST (512.)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.

tehehehehe. I love it, C.B.!


 *   C.B. Hagman - 11:36am Apr 26, 2002 EST (513.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

The Free Republic: For people who find thought too taxing.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 02:13pm Apr 26, 2002 EST (514.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

George W. Bush: "President" until the real thing comes along.


 *   Michael Scott - 03:43pm Apr 26, 2002 EST (515.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

The Rehnquist Court: Protecting GOP Candidates From the Ravages of Democracy Since Y2K


 *   Michael Scott - 06:29pm Apr 26, 2002 EST (516.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

War, deficits, turmoil everywhere -- the grownups are back in charge, MY ASS!


 *   Michael Scott - 06:30pm Apr 26, 2002 EST (517.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

If this is what "the grownups back in charge" is like . . .

. . . somebody needs to call Child Protective Services -- and quick!


 *   C.B. Hagman - 06:42pm Apr 26, 2002 EST (518.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

<Applauding>

I would go with any or all of those.


 *   Scry Mia Ribber - 06:44pm Apr 26, 2002 EST (519.)  Mark Reply
Arrogant pretenses to infallibility in matters of state or religion represent human nature in the most contemptible light. -- Rev. Samuel Cooke, Election Sermon, 1770

In honor of CNN transcript typists:

Buck Fush and the Media Horse He Rode In On


 *   C.B. Hagman - 06:47pm Apr 26, 2002 EST (520.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Wow! That Media Whores vs. Media Horse thing traveled fast.


 *   Michael Scott - 06:47pm Apr 26, 2002 EST (521.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

I thought the Media Horse was headed back to Texas . . .

. . . to "spend more time with her family" (translation: Bush family pecadilloes need more "scrubbing" done, close to home).


 *   Michael Scott - 04:53pm Apr 29, 2002 EST (522.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

No more appointed pResidents!!

BORK THE S.T.O.R.K.!

S.T.O.R.K. = (read vertically)

SCALIA

THOMAS

O'CONNOR

REHNQUIST

KENNEDY


 *   John Wesley Hardin - 04:57pm Apr 29, 2002 EST (523.)  Mark Reply
"Once upon a time and a very good time it was there was a moocow coming down along the road and this moocow that was coming down along the road met a nicens little boy named baby tuckoo...." -- James Joyce

I Am Not Black Dog Bone

Thread summary:

Plop plop plop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



 *   C.B. Hagman - 05:01pm Apr 29, 2002 EST (524.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Terribly obvious alias there.

Wipe up after yourself.


 *   stirling s newberry - 10:35pm Apr 29, 2002 EST (525.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

Shrub Heil, Y'all!


 *   C.B. Hagman - 05:59pm Apr 30, 2002 EST (526.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Shrub Heil...

I never knew it would come to this -- a blend of fascism and regional quirks.


 *   stirling s newberry - 10:29pm Apr 30, 2002 EST (527.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

Jesus Saves - The Devil owns the banks.


 *   S.G. Smith - 11:29pm Apr 30, 2002 EST (528.)  Mark Reply
My fellow Americans, the State of the Union is rotten to the fucking core.

Less prosperous.
Less safe.
Less free.


 *   Linda Bee - 01:05am May 1, 2002 EST (529.)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.

Been trying to think of a good use of the concept of the ninny state we're in now, as opposed to the nanny state conservatives always complain about. (Thanks, C.B.!) Something real visual ... maybe just the head of GW with the words "King of the Ninny State" below it. Does that say it all?


 *   Michael Scott - 04:28pm May 1, 2002 EST (530.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

I think I've found the problem:

In the Bush Dyslexicon, "nuance" is pronounced, "nuke."


n   Linda Bee - 09:20pm May 1, 2002 EST (530.1)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.
I think I've found the problem: In the Bush Dyslexicon, "nuance" is pronounced, "nuke."

I'm sure that's true. Bush just doesn't *do* nuances, let alone know what one is.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 05:16pm May 1, 2002 EST (531.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Seen one earth, you've seen 'em all

Actually extended from a Japanese source:

Seen one earth,
you've seen 'em all.
With Dubya in D.C.,
you better look quick.

But I like that triple "less" one.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 06:17pm May 2, 2002 EST (532.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Linda, thanks to your posting above, I just got a visual of Bush shouting, "I'm king of the world!" ...on the sinking Titanic.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 08:42pm May 3, 2002 EST (533.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Not a paid ad, but came across his radio ad, so...

Figured I'd include the link to his bumper sticker site: http://www.gwbush.com/store/ There were a number of very interesting ones there that didn't remind me of anything I'd seen here. For example, an official-looking Bush/Cheney bumper sticker with the "ney" overwritten in red with "ated" to make it a Bush/Cheated bumper sticker. Also liked one similar to this:

Dubya born on third
base, thought
he hit a triple

I think that really summarizes the story of Dubya's life.


n   Linda Bee - 10:16am May 6, 2002 EST (533.1)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.
Dubya - born on third base, thought he hit a triple - Shannon

Yup, Shannon, that's the one. It fits on so many levels, what with the baseball connection and all.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 08:45pm May 3, 2002 EST (534.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Shannon, those are too brilliant.

I know what you did last election. I may have to order that one.


n   Linda Bee - 10:14am May 6, 2002 EST (534.1)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.
"I know what you did last election." I may have to order that one. - C.B.

Reminds me, I've got a photo of a sign carried by a D.C. protester during one of our marches there. It's one of my favorites:

WE KNOW WHERE YOU BURIED THE BALLOTS

The visual on the sign was a bunch of gravestones with the names of key Florida counties on them.


 *   Michael Scott - 01:48am May 4, 2002 EST (535.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

A majority of the Supreme Court evidently can't tell their Equal Protection from their Dubya's Heinie Protection.


 *   Michael Scott - 01:49am May 4, 2002 EST (536.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Scalia?


 *   Michael Scott - 01:50am May 4, 2002 EST (537.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

In the Bush Dyslexicon, "nuance" is pronounced "nuke."


 *   Michael Scott - 01:52am May 4, 2002 EST (538.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

The Bush Administration: Who Let the Trogs Out?


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 10:00am May 4, 2002 EST (539.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

More derivative thoughts from www.gwbush.com

With regards to Michael Scott 5/4/02 1:49am I think the Capitol Steps has a couple of songs out about Scalia, and another one called "How do you solve a problem like Korea?" They're an interesting "progressive" band, but just as happy to criticize Clinton a few years ago. Overall, I find their lyrics interesting, but their music lacks originality--they just add new words to old music. Some of the lyrics are clever enough, but I can't recall any brilliant parodies. Tom Lehrer was distinctly more talented if you ask me. His "Send the Marines", "Who's next?" and several of his other songs are just as relevant as they ever were.

On that Web site I mentioned, it would be interesting to know what kinds of protests are of increasing popularity. I noticed that he prominently featured ones that separate love of Dubya from love of country, which got me to thinking of:

© + USA W


 *   buckfushusa - 07:41pm May 4, 2002 EST (540.)  Mark Reply

THE REPUBLICENRON PARTY

[Large graphic removed here. Basically just some morphs between Enron and GOP slogans.]


 *   buckfushusa - 07:44pm May 4, 2002 EST (541.)  Mark Reply

REPUBLICAN STRATEGY

[Removed large advertisement for an anti-Bush Web site.]


 *   Michael Scott - 11:04pm May 4, 2002 EST (542.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

In 1992, toward the end (when it was pretty clearly hopeless), apparently the Bush (senior) campaign had lots of T-shirts, bumperstickers, etc., printed up that said, "Annoy the media. Re-elect Bush."

There's got to be at least one storage locker somewhere still stuffed with those.

Anyway, we should alter that slogan: Strike out "Bush" and in its place, put "Gore in '04"

"Annoy the media (and the Supreme Court)! Re-elect Gore in '04."


n   Linda Bee - 10:20am May 6, 2002 EST (542.1)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.
In 1992, toward the end (when it was pretty clearly hopeless), apparently the Bush (senior) campaign had lots of T-shirts, bumperstickers, etc., printed up that said, "Annoy the media. Re-elect Bush." - Michael

This weekend, our VoterMarch group sold buttons, one of which said that very thing: "Annoy the media, re-elect Gore"


 *   Michael Scott - 10:14pm May 5, 2002 EST (543.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

The Ballot Box is Where Elephants Go to Die. Let's Bury the GOP in 2002, 2004, 2006, etc.


 *   Michael Scott - 10:25am May 6, 2002 EST (544.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

How about this one: A picture of Dubya, beneath which are the words:

Public approval of this man is a figment of the mass media's imagination.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 10:39am May 6, 2002 EST (545.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Oh, how I agree, Michael.

BTW, while walking in D.C. yesterday, I saw part of a poster (now half torn off, alas) that talked about "The Madness of George II" or some such thing, and it was targeted at You Know Who. Maybe some enterprising soul could attach Dubya's head to the body of Nigel Hawthorne (may he rest in peace) on the movie poster for The Madness of King George. I really doubt that Alan Bennett (IIRC, the playwright of The Madness of George III) would mind.


 *   (Deleted message originally posted by Shannon Jacobs on 05:11pm May 6, 2002 EST)

 *   Shannon Jacobs - 05:12pm May 6, 2002 EST (547.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Political cartoon for a T-shirt?

I'm still thinking about a cartoon of Dubya the Menace with Mr. Wilson played by Cheney. Of course Dennis was merely mischievous, while the Bushies are quite harmful to your health.


 *   Michael Scott - 01:25pm May 7, 2002 EST (548.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Judging by his "jokes" at the recent press dinner, Dubya has a thing for piss jokes.

So, from now on, I'm referring to him as . . .

the pee-Resident!


n   Linda Bee - 08:36pm May 7, 2002 EST (548.1)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.
Judging by his "jokes" at the recent press dinner, Dubya has a thing for piss jokes. So, from now on, I'm referring to him as . . . - Michael

Though you were going to say "pissant". But settle down, Michael, things could be worse. You could have a no-class governor as well as a no-class pResident, like we do here in Minnesota. Imagine how depressed you'd be if this was your local paper's visual of your (so-called) elected leaders.

It gives me a bad taste for the state of the nation right now.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 07:05pm May 7, 2002 EST (549.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

UGH. Still, he does strike me as someone who hasn't matured since the third grade...


 *   C.B. Hagman - 06:49pm May 8, 2002 EST (550.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Judging by that, Linda, I'd say we were properly screwed.

BTW, I feel your pain. My brother and cousins live in MN.


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 10:25am May 14, 2002 EST (551.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Not really bumper stickers--just jokes

World's shortest book:

Good News

by George Dubya Bush

Top of the fantasy book chart:

Not so Bad News from My Administration

by Dubya Bush and Karen Hughes

Self-help:

How to Make a Lot of Money without Actually Owning Anything Except a Few Hundred Politicians (More or Less)

by Kenny Boy Lay,
with an introduction by Dubya Boy hisself

(Ask about the special discount offers for qualified government officials.)

 *   C.B. Hagman - 11:10am May 14, 2002 EST (552.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

(Ask about the special discount offers for qualified government officials.)

Ouch! Ouch!


 *   Michael Scott - 11:24am May 14, 2002 EST (553.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

a *special* bumpersticker, just for California Republicans:

Think Dubya Hasn't Raised Your "Taxes?" Have Another Look At Your Latest Energy Bill!


 *   Michael Scott - 11:27am May 14, 2002 EST (554.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Dubya Is The New Nixon: Twice The Paranoia, Half The Ethics


 *   Michael Scott - 11:28am May 14, 2002 EST (555.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

They Can Have My Ballot When They Pry It From My Cold, Dead Fingers!


 *   C.B. Hagman - 12:43pm May 14, 2002 EST (556.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

...twice the paranoia, half the ethics.

<Chortle>


 *   Michael Scott - 01:07pm May 14, 2002 EST (557.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Still Mad About That "Judicial Bypass" Around A Complete Vote Count? Vote Democrat In 2002 and 2004


 *   Linda Bee - 03:23pm May 14, 2002 EST (558.)  Mark Reply
Better a bleeding heart than none at all.

Tehehehe! A lot of good ones here today. Good to see TAP up, for the first time in awhile.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 03:28pm May 14, 2002 EST (559.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Yes, this is refreshing.


 *   Cincinnatus C - 03:29pm May 14, 2002 EST (560.)  Mark Reply
Protecting the Spuds from the Ninnies and the Twits. WWFZD?

COUNT THIS, SCALIA!! Vote Democratic 2002!


 *   Michael Scott - 04:42pm May 14, 2002 EST (561.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Let's Win So Decisively, We'll Be Ahead No Matter WHEN The Supreme Court Conspires To Step In And Stop The Count: Vote Democratic 2002


 *   Michael Scott - 02:40am May 17, 2002 EST (562.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

He "hit the TRIFECTA" -- but WE'RE the TRIFUCTA!!


 *   Michael Scott - 02:45am May 17, 2002 EST (563.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

First we were told Grey Davis was a paranoid kook, but then he was right. Then Cynthia McKinney was a paranoid kook, but then SHE was right.

From now on, my money is on the paranoid kooks.


 *   Michael Scott - 01:06pm May 17, 2002 EST (564.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

It seems the only promise Bush HASN'T broken has been the one where he pledged to be "the anti-Clinton."

Little did we know just how BAD a pResident THAT would prove to be.


 *   Michael Scott - 01:09pm May 17, 2002 EST (565.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

"Traditional hijacking" warnings + large numbers of Arab men receiving pilot training = Nothing to worry about; move along now!


 *   Michael Scott - 02:42pm May 17, 2002 EST (566.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Too bad about the Potemkin pResidency: Instead of nuance, we get nonsense.


 *   C.B. Hagman - 02:48pm May 17, 2002 EST (567.)  Mark Reply
Deficits? Hijackings? Tax cuts for the wealthiest? "Allies" who commit atrocities? Why, the Bush II administration really does remind one of the Reagan administration!

Michael, how about the cover of the New York Post?

Bush knew.

Check out their website archives.


 *   Michael Scott - 02:54pm May 17, 2002 EST (568.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

CB: They could have gone one better, and harkened back to the NYC bailout rejected by Gerald Ford:

BUSH TO NYC: DROP DEAD


 *   Michael Scott - 03:05pm May 17, 2002 EST (569.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

The "Pure Heart And Empty Head" Defense Just Won't Cut It This Time, Bushie Boy


 *   (Deleted message originally posted by Shannon Jacobs on 08:45pm May 17, 2002 EST)

 *   Michael Scott - 12:49am May 18, 2002 EST (571.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

He "hit the TRIFECTA" -- but WE'RE the TRIFUCTA!


 *   Michael Scott - 12:54am May 18, 2002 EST (572.)  Mark Reply
"Denounce the government and embrace/the flag. Hope to live in that free/republic for which it stands." -- Wendell Berry, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front

Explain to me again the part about how Democrats are taking "unfair partisan advantage" by merely pointing out to the electorate the repeated GOP lying, spinning, and incompetence about 9-11?


 *   Shannon Jacobs - 10:19am May 21, 2002 EST (573.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

Whoops. Let's HEAR it for honor and dignity

Restore Honor & Dignity
to the White House

Re-elect Jimmy Carter



 *   stirling s newberry - 05:19pm May 21, 2002 EST (574.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

Bush Knew



 *   stirling s newberry - 05:20pm May 21, 2002 EST (575.)  Mark Reply
If guns are outlawed, the out gunned will have laws.

Intelligence Matters



 *   Shannon Jacobs - 05:50pm May 21, 2002 EST (576.)  Mark Delete MessageReply
'Liberal' has become an epithet for "Enemy of the Fatherland". But beware schadenfreude.

There's a bumper sticker in here somewhere...

...but I can't quite figure it out. However, I'm quite certain that Dubya's definition of "terrorist" would include George Washington. Dang good thing George III didn't have all those fancy helicopters such as our Israeli friends use for their political assassinations.

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