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In reply to the discussion: Krugman: The Great Degrader [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)34. You know,
It was Rove's casting of G.W. Bush as a victim--in real life--that was, and still is, absurd. And, don't forget the victimization of the Congress as well. Robert Byrd's voice of reason was a voice in the wilderness at that time.
Your view of G.W. Bush is clearly the view of a majority of grassroots Democrats, as well as two of our foremost intellectual leaders Paul Krugman and Maureen Dowd for whom I have the utmost respect. However, please consider my point of view.
Rove is not just an evil genius acting alone....
Your view of G.W. Bush is clearly the view of a majority of grassroots Democrats, as well as two of our foremost intellectual leaders Paul Krugman and Maureen Dowd for whom I have the utmost respect. However, please consider my point of view.
Rove is not just an evil genius acting alone....
...I get that Rove is "evil" (I refuse to refer to that crooked asshole as a "genius" , but you are attempting to set the record straight on Rove by absolving Bush of any responsibility. Unless Rove had/has a hand up his back, Bush not only sanctioned torture, but continues to defend it.
You are speaking about election theft, but there were war crimes (an illegal war and torture) carried out by Bush, the President and son of a former President. He is not an innocent victim of Rove. In fact, if your portrayal of Bush is accurate, they need to tear down that library (it's a joke in any case) and charge him with being the most callous and incompetent fool ever (and a war criminal).
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No doubt W was the worst ever, but no more of the "we may never recover" melodrama, please.
reformist2
Apr 2013
#7
No, there is no question. Bush was the worse and yes, we may never recover.
Katashi_itto
Apr 2013
#10
The absurdity of the control we allowed Karl Rove to gain over our nation
Cliff Arnebeck
Apr 2013
#32
Neither George W. Bush nor Karl Rove Individually Wrecked the Havoc.
Justina For Justice
Apr 2013
#40