Through the cries for the impeachment of Bush on the entire Iraq war, I’ve remained quiet as the Douchey Dems, in my opinion, are equally culpable in letting this travesty of diplomacy go forward. Only one man has had the gumption and perseverance to call the Bush administration on each one of its ultimately anti-American moves and that is Russ Feingold. He has consistenly been the sole member of Congress with the right to call foul, while everyone else can resign and a nationwide re-election is held for all I care.
But, meddling with science-based policy and the infiltration of all levels of government by the executive branch cannot stand.
Executive Order 13422 – Union of Concerned Scientists response: “This executive order greatly expands the power of the White House to weaken the ability of federal agencies to protect public health and safety.”
Former Surgeon Generals Have All Felt Political Pressure
The administration, Dr. Carmona said, would not allow him to speak or issue reports about stem cells, emergency contraception, sex education, or prison, mental and global health issues. Top officials delayed for years and tried to water down a landmark report on secondhand smoke, he said. Released last year, the report concluded that even brief exposure to cigarette smoke could cause immediate harm … Dr. Carmona said he was ordered to mention President Bush three times on every page of his speeches. He also said he was asked to make speeches to support Republican political candidates and to attend political briefings.
That’s enough of Bush, Cheney, Gonzales, Rice, Rove and all of their control plays. America is losing left and right, far away and at home. Policy has always been at odds with science and the truth, regardless of administration, Yet, compounded with the disaster abroad, this level of domestic incompetence is unbearable, especially at the expense of American survival, health and progress. In the name of democracy abroad and morality at home, we’ve grown an egomaniacal administration, and given up more rights and rationality in the last seven years that even the next seven years will not fix.
May the God that Bush talks with every night help us.
Only one man has had the gumption and perseverance to call the Bush administration on each one of its ultimately anti-American moves and that is Russ Feingold.
Agreed. 100%
Couldn’t agree more, Maitri. It will take decades to repair the damage.