Deconstructing Bush

With the 9/11 anniversary passing, we take you now to the commentary track of the latest DVD of George W. Bush and his speech from September 11, 2006. Bush’s speech is in italics with the comments of yours truly, LeonT in parentheses.

If we do not defeat these enemies now, we will leave our
children to face a Middle East overrun by terrorist states and
radical dictators armed with nuclear weapons. [Holy Shiite Batman, we’re in for the fight of our lives. Start the Batmobile!]

We are in a war that will set the course for this new century and
determine the destiny of millions across the world. [ The war is already costing hundreds of billions of dollars only to control the last remaining oil reserves in the world. We are all going to be affected, one way or another]

Whatever mistakes have been made in Iraq, the worst mistake
would be to think that if we pulled out, the terrorists would leave
us alone, they will not leave us alone. They will follow us. [So let’s kill as many ants as we can over there and make sure we pick up our blankets and picnic basket.] The safety of America depends on the outcome of the battle in the streets of Baghdad. [What about the safety of Iraqis?...just asking]

I am often asked why we are in Iraq when Saddam Hussein was
not responsible for the 9/11 attacks. The answer is
that the regime of Saddam Hussein was a clear threat. [a clear threat to the interests of Exxon/Mobil, BP and Haliburton]

America did not ask for this war, and every American wishes it
were over. [America usually invades and asks later if they can stay. Every man, woman and child around the world wishes it were over. ]

So do I, but the war is not over, and it will not be over until either we or the extremists emerge victorious. [With all due respect, Mr. President, everybody loses!]

If we yield Iraq to men like bin Laden, our enemies will be emboldened, they will gain a new safe haven, and they will use Iraq's resources to fuel their extremist movement. We will not allow this to happen. [interesting choice of words: Iraq’s resources fueling extremist movement. I guess they all drive SUVs.]

Re: bin Laden, No matter how long it takes, America will find you, and we will bring you to justice. [Yea, right. You had him in July of 2001 in Dubai, in a hospital meeting with a CIA Op; yet the CIA did nothing. See: Le Figaro (Paris), 10/31/2001; Agence France-Presse, 11/1/2001; London Times, 11/1/2001]

God bless America.

That's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

Next week: Deconstructing Harper [Stephen that is]