outubro 22, 2004

Things you have to believe to be a Republican today

- Jesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary Clinton.

- Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him. A bad guy when Bush's daddy made war on him, A good guy when Cheney did business with him. A bad guy when Bush needed a "we can't find Bin Laden" diversion.

- Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist. But trade with China and Vietnam is vital to the spirit of international harmony.

- The United States should get out of the United Nations. But our highest national priority is enforcing the United Nations resolutions against Iraq.

- A woman can't be trusted with decisions about her own body. But multinational corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.
- The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches, while slashing veterans' benefits and combat pay.
- If condoms are kept out of Schools, adolescents won't have sex.

- A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our longtime allies, then demand their cooperation and money.

- Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy. But, providing health care to all Americans is socialism.

- HMOs and insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart.

- Global warming and tobacco's link to cancer are junk science. But creationism should be taught in schools.

- A president lying about an extramarital affair is an impeachable offense. But, a president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is "Solid defense policy."

- Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution. Which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet???

- Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host. Then it's an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.

- You support states rights, but Attorney General John Ashcroft can tell states what local voter initiatives they have the right to adopt.

- What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the 70 & 80s is irrelevant.


in The Bliss Report