"Bush lights Christmas tree, doesn't name Christ"

[Stephanie]

:rofl:

He can't win for losing!

HOLIDAY BLUES
Bush lights Christmas tree, doesn't name Christ
President jokes about 'one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity'
Posted: December 2, 2005
6:05 a.m. Eastern

© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com

President Bush took part in the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree last night, but failed to mention by name Jesus Christ, whose birth millions celebrate in the U.S. and around the world.

"Christmas is a time to rejoice, and to give thanks for the blessings of the season and for the blessings that surround us every day of the year," said Bush, flanked by the first lady, as well as members of Congress and the Cabinet.

The president made a brief allusion to Jesus, but crafted it into a joke which got mild response.

"Each year, we gather here to celebrate the season of hope and joy – and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity. Santa, thanks for coming. Glad you made it. I know you've got a lot of commitments this time of year. By the way, we have a lot of chimneys at the White House if you're looking for something to do."

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=47693

[DoYouEverWonder]

1. More proof that Bush

is the anti-Christ. He is the complete opposite of anything christlike. His soul is completely dark. Christ is completely light.

[MrBenchley]

2. Jeeze, he's losing the lunatic fringe!

That was all the support he had left, and now they're turning on him.

[mikehiggins]

3. I guess that's okay with the fundies. Why do they need Christ anyway?

They've got Gods Chosen President.

[China_cat]

4. It would be rather crass

to mention Jesus while taking part in one of the biggest pagan rituals of the season, now wouldn't it?

[Debau2005]

5. He is not even smart enough

to play to his fundie base?

[Dhalgren]

6. Does Bush think that Santa is the Savior?

"and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity. Santa, thanks for coming." I don't know, but it sounds like Bush is confused as to who Santa is (in my best Church Lady voice: "I don't know...could it be, SATAN!?")

[Mutley]

7. You'd think that people would notice that since the election

W hasn't been quite so outspoken about his so-called religious beliefs.

[triguy46]

8. He should be struck down by the god falwell...

Christmas is NOT a holiday "to give thanks for the blessings of the season and for the blessings that surround us every day of the year", its a holiday that celebrates the birth of Christ. Anything else is add on and disingenuous or outright retail marketing. We just had THANKSGIVING which is the THANKING holiday. For being a christ proponent * is weak on his presentation and endorsement, why is he afraid to speak his mind, other than he doesn't have one...Santa??? The god of retailing?

[TallahasseeGrannie]

9. He cheated

he said "Christmas."

[demnan]

10. What a bizarre remark!

Like Santa would leave him anything other than coal and switches!

[zbdent]

11. He's reminding Santa that there's chimneys at the White House?

Does this mean that he didn't get any presents at Christmas?

Makes you wonder . . . maybe * didn't make the first cut of Santa's "good" list . . .

[rosesaylavee]

12. Bizarre - was it Santa who led that humble life?

"...remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity. Santa, thanks for coming."
:crazy:


Syntax is not *s strong suit.

[Stephanie]

13. I think that was his little joke

He's sooooooo funny.

*edit* Is this blasphemy? Just wondering.

[rosesaylavee]

14. OMG, I don't even get his jokes!

My personal * filter is clamped so tight on hearing or reading anything that monster says that I can't recognize a joke when I see it.

Wake me when this over. :eyes:

[grasswire]

16. it was so odd

He was furrowing his little brow as he made that allusion to Christ. People on the stage were nodding pious nods. Then he flipped it to be thanks to Santa. Whaa??

He's clearly nuts.

[lonestarnot]

15. The biggest turd on the tree!