GQ MAG DEPICTS PRESIDENT BUSH AS 'JESUS' IN CONTROVERSIAL PHOTO SPREAD

[TeeYiYi]

GQ MAG DEPICTS PRESIDENT BUSH AS 'JESUS' IN CONTROVERSIAL PHOTO SPREAD

A coming edition of GQ magazine turns President Bush in to Jesus Christ -- in a full-page photo illustration!

The controversial photo is set to run with an accompanied essay titled "George W's Personal Jesus," publishing sources tell the DRUDGE REPORT.

More: http://www.drudgereport.com/bushgq.htm

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[revree]

1. I am not Christian

But what a terrible insult to Christ.

[MarianJack]

32. I Am a Christian!

You're right, it is a terrible insult to Jesus. In addition, since they are using a picture of the Sacred Heart, a primarily Catholic symbol, it's an insult to the Catholics.

I remember in 2000 when Alan Keys addressed bob jones university, he called them to task on their anti-Ctholic views and rules against inter-racial dating. Not long after, when bush jr. was there, he just gave his speech with a doofusie smile on his face and did not address these issues. Given his silence on these issues, you could say that since I'm a Roman Catholic in a bi-racial marriage, bush jr. is opposed to my wife and I (especially since we're not rich). To call bush a Christian is an insult to anyone's intelligence given his conduct.

Once again, ANY D over any r in '04 (or '03)

[NashVegas]

46. Looks Like Parody to Me

If I considered myself a Christian, I'd be far more upset about Bush going around spewing bible passages than a magazine parody.

but that's just me, I guess.

[MarianJack]

62. Good Point

If those words weren't in my reply (and they weren't), the spirit of what you say is. bush claiming Christianity holds about as much water as his logic of cutting down forests to prevent forest fires!:silly:

Any D over any r in '04!:bounce:

[Liberator_Rev]

73. Here's a BETTER picture:

from our http://www.LiberalsLikeChrist.Org/BushRecord pages
which show what a diabolical figure this offshoot of the
NAZI-loving Walker/Bush family is:

[MarianJack]

75. Thanks!

It's funny and very appropriate! Most likely, it's what Jesus actually feels about bush jr. At least, I hope so.:hi:

Any D over any r in '04!:bounce:

[Bake]

81. If He had not been kicked off DU we could ask Him

Note the locked thread from a couple of days back in The Lounge.

Bake

[SpaceCatMeetsMars]

74. I think using the Sacred Heart makes a very clever satirical statement

about what kind of "Christian" Bush really us. The big phony is always talking about his "heeeaaaart "and how compassionate he is and he is always going on about how the people in his admininstration have such "good hearts."

It is like he thinks meaning well and having good intentions is enough, no matter what the harmful results of his policies are.

Also, the Sacred Heart talks about the sacrifice that Jesus made and it is so obvious that Bush has never sacrificed one little thing ever in his life.

[CO Liberal]

2. I fI Was Still a Christian, I'd Scream "SACRILIDGE!!!!! HERESY!!!!!"

I'll leave that to others.......

[SheepyMcSheepster]

5. i would have to believe this is sarcasm.

nt

[AlabamaYankee]

7. I'd Go As Far As "Blasphemy"!

Even if it's meant as satire, there are limits beyond which nobody should go.

[LearnedHand]

56. Oh, pul-eeze, Al

Do you suppose GQ doctored the one extant photo of JC himself? (/sarcasm)

[JI7]

3. was it supposed to be a joke or serious ?

?

[LearnedHand]

57. WHO CARES...

...if it were a joke or serious!? All they're doing is showing how Bush* views HIMSELF!!!

[Brazosboomer]

71. I tend to agree

with you on that, nm3damselfly.

And, I think the context surrounding the picture will answer everyone's questions.

[Fleshdancer]

4. Jesus started wars?

Who knew??

[ewagner]

6. It's got to be parody

If it isn't then I looking for immigration rules to Lichtenstein!

[BansheeBarbie]

40. The Pix Needs The Warhol Treatment

If you took this picture and gave it the "Warhol Treatment" aka use garish colors... it'd work.

[Raenelle]

51. Actually, I'm surprised now that you brought it up

that Warhol never did do Jesus. He did every other person lost in celebrity icon-ism that I can think of.

[Voltaire99]

52. That can only mean...

that Warhol was Jesus.

Andy died for your sins! Well, and a bunch of others, too. ;-)

[JPace]

8. For authentic reality....

GQ should have put a golf club in one hand and a
can of beer in the other.......then we can see
how in truth GW is really nothing like JC.

This is a mockery.....big time!

[Heddi]

9. um, isn't that, like REALLY sacreligious?

Basically, this photo is saying "GW *IS* Jesus Christ"---which of course, no mortal man can be Jesus.

I'm spiritual, but not necessarily "denominational" and I find this appalingly offensive.

I feel he'll lose a bunch of Christian Votes because of this---especially Fundy Christians who think that Crosses and Crusifixes are "graven images" and "idols" and such....

[stopthegop]

10. well...

GQ may have done it on their own...Bush most likely (IMO) did not push for or sanction this...in which case it probably won't hurt him

[Heddi]

15. I don't think it matters---

Unless he comes out and says "I do not condone being made into Jesus Christ", which I don't think he will because I think *HE* thinks he's Jesus, the Fundies will be very, very upset with this.

There are also Revelations-based verses that the 3rd Antichrist will claim to be the Son of God resurected, but won't be the REAL Jesus....

Many Armageddon-types will be quite upset with this. Many mainstream Christians will be upset with this. Many Americans who are not Christians will be upset with this UNLESS Bush specifically makes a statement that he disaproves of this----

[stopthegop]

17. seems more likely to me that

the people you refer to will dismiss it as more 'liberal media' blaphemy....we'll have to wait and see

[Heddi]

21. oh that is true...I guess I never thought of that

but then again, seeing as there IS no 'liberal media", much less 'liberal media bias' I never think of those things.

But you're totally correct. GW could have painted this himself and people would scream LIBERAL BIAS! SEE HOW THEY MOCK CHRISTIANS!!!


:)

[donotpassgo]

25. technically this is a photo of Bush inserted into an INTERPRETATION

of what Christ looked liked to some guys in the rennaisance. Its not blasphemy if its obviously incorrect.

[sandnsea]

26. Quite the opposite

This picture will prove 'those people' have no respect for Christianity or religion. It'll prove 'they' are out to get Bush. It'll prove 'they' will go to any lengths to disparage this great man of God and just don't understand what living your faith is all about. This will give Bush WAY MORE support, not less. It's going to outrage the fundies, you bet, but not in the way you think.

[donotpassgo]

28. The important thing is WHAT IS THE ARTICLE ABOUT?

Lots of supposition and assumption. Not enough knowledge.

[snippy]

38. Agreed. Reich wing fundamentalists will see this as a blasphemy of both

Jesus and the LordGodBush.

[tlb]

63. You neednt' be a Reich wing fundamentalist to see this as a blasphemy

The majority in the US are either believers or at least respect the beliefs of others enough to find this offensive. As someone above suggested this mockery of the religious beliefs of others will backfire.

Mocking Bush may be quite a fun and clever thing to do in the graphics arts dept of GG, but it will simply tighten up his support in the country. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" sort of thing.

[snippy]

64. It mocks the religious beliefs of only those who believe in LordGodBush.

At least that is my reaction to the picture. I could be wrong. A lot depends on what the article actually says. I think it will be a good thing for the country and the world if the article discusses God's selection of Bush to be president and God's instructions to Bush to go after Saddam etc.

[LearnedHand]

58. Isn't it considered idolatry

...to consider that "picture" (i.e., the undoctored one) a real image of Christ?

[DisgustipatedinCA]

76. But can a mortal be Christ? (as opposed to being Jesus)

I do believe that the gnostics hold this view, and I myself come pretty close to holding this view.

I sort of think that Jesus wanted to set an example, to show anyone who would listen that they can find their own "Christ-nature" (or Buddha-nature if you like, doesn't matter which words you use, what matters is the ideas behind the words).

I think the doctored photo isn't sacrilige, just parody. If someone were really trying to say that Bush is Jesus, well, that might border on the sacreligious.

[Imalittleteapot]

11. This agnostic thinks this photo is

in poor taste and an insult to Christ.

[0rganism]

16. This atheist thinks the photo is in massively poor taste, too

It's an insult to Christians everywhere, whether they approve of bush* or not. I don't know what the readership demographic of GQ is, but I think they may lose a few subscriptions because of this prank.

[Hobarticus]

12. Definately parody...

I take it as, you're supposed to take the Gospel without question, and Bush and the neo-cons sincerely believe he's above question and/or is worthy of the same unfailing loyalty as Christ. His demand for blind loyalty is well-known, and he's quite the reborn Christian with a sense of divine purpose, don't you know. A reborn Christian who orders up wars, but a Christian nonetheless.

Like to read the article, though.

[Catherine Vincent]

13. What a scarey ass picture!

Blech!!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

14. I'll wait to see the article

[short bus president]

19. I can't wait to see

what the freetards are saying, although I also can't seem to force myself to venture over there, lift the rock, and peek under.

[Sal316]

22. Even the Freepers are speechless!

To: evets

Wtf....

To: evets

HUH?

To: Constitution Day

I've tried, but I can think of absolutely nothing to say...words escape me.

To: wimpycat

Same here.


http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/966758/posts

[NashVegas]

47. I like this one

"Personaly, even if they didn't have stick GW's face on there I wouldn't like that picture. It's way too effeminate IMHO.

There is a mural at Hampton Court in the UK of Christ being whipped just before his crucifiction. Christ is shown where as a strong manly figure, not some thin dainty weakling."

[Mandate My Ass]

18. As a *totally* non-religious person

who nevertheless believes a man named Jesus once walked the earth spreading a message of peace, love and compassion, it offends me beyond words to see this warmongering, selfish, petulant little coward depicted in this manner.

[Eat_The_Rich]

20. Not to get too far off subject...

...but I saw a comedian (can't remember his name) on Leno last night. He said "if were all God's children, why was Jesus so special?"

[Mandate My Ass]

23. ROFL. Every parent has a favorite

no matter what they say to the contrary. :D

[FredScuttle]

24. This is the natural progression...

Though I agree that this is an egregious insult to Christians of all political stripes, isn't this the wet dream of those wingnuts who went all gaga over the "Mission Accomplished" flight suit stunt?

The ONLY similarity between Christ and Dubya is that they both like a dry heat

[BansheeBarbie]

42. So They've Elevated Him From Saint

Every so often the Press comes up with a pix of Junior with the Seal behind him- like a Saint's halo.


Of course he really is like Zippy the Pinhead...
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:T5lFnzPtqIUC:

Or maybe a Power Ranger?

[Mari333]

27. This is exactly what fundies believe!

Hits the nail right on the head!

But we all know Bush's true nature

[AndyTiedye]

29. Anti-Christ Maybe

[htuttle]

30. I don't care if it rains or freezes...

'Long as I got my Plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car.

...(snip)

Once His robe was snowy white,
Now it isn't quite so bright -
Stained by the smoke of my cigar.
If I weave around at night,
And policemen think I'm tight,
They never find my bottle - though they ask.

Plastic Jesus shelters me,
For His head comes off, you see
He's hollow, and I use Him for a flask.
Plastic Jesus! Plastic Jesus,

Riding on the dashboard of my car ...
Ride with me and have a dram
Of the blood of the Lamb -
Plastic Jesus is a holy bar.

-- Paul Newman, from Cool Hand Luke

[short bus president]

48. nice

:thumbsup:

Jello Biafra & Mojo Nixon do it better. ;-)

[Emillereid]

31. Here's the real scoop on Dubya

http://www.geocities.com/trebor_92627/Bush.htm

illegal codesmilie_remote(':evilfrown:')

redbush.JPG

How do you insert pictures into your message??

[Mari333]

33. Here is how

right click with your mouse on the pic you want
go down to "properties"
when you get to properties it will show you the url.....copy it and when you get back here, paste it.

[Emillereid]

49. Do you know how it's done with a MAC?

[stevedeshazer]

78. Try this

Point the cursor at the image. Hold down the mouse button for a second. A box will appear, choose 'open this image', it will open in a second window. Copy and paste the url where you want it to go. Works for me.

[Flubadubya]

45. Is this what you wanted?

[Emillereid]

50. Yes, How did you do that?

[Virginian]

59. That was scarey.

I couldn't finish reading it. All that proof that Bush is the Anti-christ gave me goosebumps.

[Ediacara]

34. Perhaps the article

is going to imply that Bush sees himself as Jesus Christ. We already know he thought that God's hand was directing the supreme court in choosing him in 2000, it's not a huge stretch to imagine he thinks himself the son of god as well.

[ewagner]

36. As I understood it

the article will talk about Bush's "personal jesus" which I take to mean part of his born again personna.

Trust me...if that picture is printed Dubya himself will condemn it. He cannot remain silent without appearing to condone it.

[Corgigal]

37. Well W's personal Jesus

would be W.
Actually it does make sense but it is really shocking. As a non practicing, use to be Catholic, I find myself offended. I guess some old tyme religion lives inside me after all.

[Catherine Vincent]

80. I agree.

He should prevent GQ from printing that picture.

[snippy]

41. "The Revelation of St. George"

Here are Bush's exact words, quoted by Haaretz: "God told me to strike at al Qaeda and I struck them, and then He instructed me to strike at Saddam, which I did, and now I am determined to solve the problem in the Middle East. If you help me, I will act, and if not, the elections will come and I will have to focus on them."

http://www.counterpunch.org/floyd06302003.html

My favorite part is that Bush's God cares more about the elections than peace in the Middle East.

[Virginian]

60. Isn't that usually a sign that someone needs a little professional help?

Did Dubya say what God's voice sounded like when He spoke to him?
Why did God ask Dubya to do it when He is perfectly capable of handling those things himself?

[snippy]

65. Good questions. My best guesses at the answers are:

1. I would think so. Especially when God is telling you to kill.

2. Not that I know of but I wouldn't be surprised if Bush thinks that God sounded a lot like Dick Cheney.

3. Might be one of those "God works in mysterious ways" kind of things. Although as I recall the Bible, after that first week which included some overtime, God didn't really show up for work all that often.

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

35. funny, he doesn't look jewish

[Cronus Protagonist]

39. This is more realistic (pic)

Fair & Balanced Buttons — The Cronus Connection

[w4rma]

44. Not really. Bush* hasn't self-sacrificed anything for anyone. (n/t)

[susu369]

43. TERRORIST - TERRORIST

He looks just like a swarthy middle-eastern terrorist.

Okay, I'll admit it, I stole that from Betty Bowers.

[Astarho]

53. Now he looks like a creepy hitch hiker

Would you give someone who looked like that a ride?

[MiddleRiverRefugee]

55. There's a GREAT Terry Allen song about this

Gimme a Ride to Heaven Boy

Well I was caught up with myself
On the highway at night
Drivin like a bat outta hell
When I beheld an amazing sight
It was a lonely apparition
By the roadside standing there
With his thumb out in the wilderness
And a halo in his hair

Chorus:
He said "Gimme a ride to heaven boy
I'll Show you paradise
Yeah gimme a ride to heaven boy
My name is Jesus Christ"
So I come screeching to a halt
I said "Hop on in"
He sais "thanks a lot for the lift
I forgive you of your sins
Yeah I just come from Jerusalem
Where things are going bad
Ahhh gimme a ride to heaven boy
I need to talk to my dad"

Chorus

Well I didn't know what to do
So I jammed her down in gear
Kind a kicked my feet beneath the seat
I was trying to hide the beer
Ahhh but he just grinned and said "My friend,
I know you must think it's odd
But you got nothin to fear about drinkin a beer
If you share it with the son of God"

Chorus

Well I saw good news in his baby blues
So I stomped it on the floor
I said you have to show me how to get there
I ain't been before
"Well it’s a hard place to find" he said
"But I'll give you a little clue
It ain't somewhere up in the air
Its sittin right here inside with you"
Then right in the middle of that perfect smile
From his robes he pulled a gun
An stuck it up beside my head and said
"How's this for Kingdom Come?"
Well I pulled off scared but I heard him say
As he left me beneath the stars
"The Lord moves in mysterious ways
and tonight, my son ... He’s gonna use your car"
Chorus repeats

[Robbien]

54. Gotta love Drudge. Usually he stays away from articles that

may put Bush in a iffy light. But sometimes he slips a good one in there.

[pruner]

61. as a non-practicing Jew…

I think it's phucking hilarious.

[kentuck]

66. Jesus with a smirk !

God help us all!

[SheepyMcSheepster]

67. i think you guys are over reacting.

If anything this is a stab at bush. This is comedy. This is a mockery of W. lighten up.

[Bossy Monkey]

68. I didn't know either JC or W looked so much like John Larroquette (n/t)

[saigon68]

69. DISGUSTING CHIMPANZEE

What a disgusting picture.

[lumpy]

70. I have always wondered when Christ

'sat' for that beautiful portrait. It has always bothered me that Christ is most often portrayed as a beautiful (sometimes blonde/blue eyed) creature unblemished by the forty days spent in the desert sun and a lifetime of toil. Why do people consider flags and portraits sacred ? Idol worship ?

[Lurking Dem]

72. Who would have guessed?

He seemed so reasonable when he was posting in the Lounge.

[noonwitch]

77. It looks more like Bush as a hippy, except for the sacred heart thing.

In this picture, he looks like he's ready to fire up the bong or something.

[Galley_Queen]

79. Vile and Disgusting

is what stikes me about this photo. Anyone who is a christian should be immediately alarmed and disgusted by this. And hopefully that is GQ's point. Anyone who proclaims to have been chosen by god to bomb Afghanistan and Iraq, and to lead 'merica is no better than those that believe there are virgins waiting in heaven for them, if they will only blow themselves up.

IMPEACH BUSH. IMPEACH THE FELONIOUS FIVE.

[notadmblnd]

82. This is more like it really is