Bush

Bush is spinning furiously, his campaign for re-election has just begun:

The attacks on Afganistan and Iraq resulted in a weaker, but "not idle", Al Qaeda. Riiiiight! Noticed that yesterday (Riyadh) and today (Cassablanca).

U.S. intelligence agencies picked up signs (oh yes, what?) that Al Qaeda is plotting further imminent attacks. It is not known where they might strike next, but Saudi Arabia, Iraq, East Africa -- including Kenya -- and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia were mentioned as possibilities. Well, nothing new there! That old bogeyman is still alive and well and working beautifully to keep the American public terrified and compliant. What a wonderful tool for a cynical administration!

According to Bush, nearly one-half of al Qaeda's senior operatives have been captured or killed thanks to their efforts. Oh yes, of course I have to take that on faith (like the WMD) dont I... I suppose they are all at Guantanamo Bay now?

He also asserted the war in Iraq had "removed allies of al Qaeda, cut off sources of terrorist funding, and made certain that no terrorist network will gain weapons of mass destruction from Saddam Hussein's regime." I believe the part about the money, they probably did get some. On the other hand, contributions have probably been flooding in since Bush started his holy wars so I doubt that will matter much. Oh, and the WMD thing, I cannot believe he still beats that drum. That man has no shame!

"We will remain on the hunt until they are all brought to justice," Bush said of al Qaeda's leaders. Or at least until the elections are over... and until he has reached his objectives of worldwide power.



My bullshit detector is working overtime. I usually enjoy following the American elections, it's like a dozen soaps rolled into one. This time however, I'll be watching with trepidation. I have this horrible feeling the Americans are going to elect this man again. If they do, there are terrifying and bloody times ahead for the entire planet.