Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Heinous Skullduggery


Do people not recognize a gratuitous photo opportunity when they see it? It pains me to think that there are folks out there who might actually misconstrue this strategically choreographed photo of George Bush, Jr. "caring" about the fate of New Orleans refugees for genuine.

How many more media frenzies do the American people need to be fed until they can declare themselves satiated and reject constant flow of corporate mediated bullshit that we're being force fed. Indeed it's nausating to know that this president is, at the very least, impeachable for his less-than-honest business affiliations and blatant abuse of power, yet here he still is
re-shaping America's checks and balances system to benefit he and his close friends and personal attorneys.

Bush's lates line of defense is that his latest visit to Louisiana is not to try to repair the very real glimpse of corruption and un-preparedness that this president exudes (measured by his record low approval ratings), but that he's there to convince the rest of the world that the morale of the American people are on an up-swing, and in no way in dis-repair--much like the famous photo op of him swooping down to visit the troops in full fighter pilot regalia. Same tactic here...look at me, I'm in a hard hat and putting in some televised time with the proletariats.
Therefore, I am in touch with the socio-economic sentiments of all Americans.

I don't think so.