Bush Touches on Conservative Themes in Address

[oldhat]

http://www.realcities.com/mld/krwashington/8669917.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp

MEQUON, Wis. - President Bush on Friday urged new college graduates to promote "a culture of life" in America as part of a lifetime commitment to serve the weak, the vulnerable and "the most easily forgotten."

Wrapping an anti-abortion message into a commencement address at Concordia University, Bush challenged graduates at the Lutheran school to "protect and honor life in all its seasons." He also used his remarks on character and values to defend the war in Iraq as a natural outgrowth of American idealism and religious values.

"Where there is tyranny, oppression and gathering danger to mankind, America works and sacrifices for peace and freedom. The liberty we prize is not America's gift to the world, it is the almighty God's gift to all humanity," he said.

The president spoke to about 500 graduates, their teachers and their families, but his remarks were aimed at a much larger election-year audience. Republicans hope that emphasizing conservative values will help Bush win over culturally conservative swing voters.

The president drew heavily from Christian teachings in urging the graduates to reach out to less-privileged Americans. He said the Golden Rule's exhortation to treat others as you would like to be treated "is more than a familiar saying; it is the foundation of a meaningful life."

[lovedems]

1. He wants the kids to take care of all of the people

he has totally fucked?

What a compassionate ass.

[oldhat]

3. Bush bashing

I think it's a little silly to bash Bush at this point. We all know he's full of shit and we all agree with you.

What's important is to read this article. It gives a good sense of which themes Bush is going to campaign on.

[kaos]

2. Conservative Themes...

"He said the Golden Rule's exhortation to treat others as you would like to be treated "is more than a familiar saying; it is the foundation of a meaningful life."


I hope the Iraqi's do not read this.
They might call him a hypocrite..

[Moderator]

4. duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=556116