Bush Press Conference: The Economy, FISA, and Terrorism

The Bush (delusion) Press Conference - Posted by Catherine Morgan

President Bush had a press conference today (see transcript of press conference). Of course, he continued his rhetoric and scare tactics over the FISA bill. It seems to me, if the government would just follow the law and get the proper warrants for these wire taps, this would be a non-issue. Congress can not allow a bill to pass that will aid government agencies to spy on any American citizen without a warrant. And telecommunication companies need to understand that they cannot spy on American citizens without the proper warrants. Bush would have us believe that we need this bill to protect us from the terrorists, but the truth is…this bill enables the government to spy on any one of us. This is a very slippery slope.

Bush also used this opportunity to remind us of his extensive knowledge of the economy, assuring Americans that we are not in a recession, but rather a “slowdown.” Phew! That was a close one. I can breath easier now…NOT. I wonder how people directly affected by the “slowdown” feel about the Bush assessment. Is anybody else sick of hearing about the “wording” of our current economic crisis? I don’t care if Bush calls it “raindrops on roses”, it doesn’t change the facts.

• Millions of Americans can not pay their bills.
• Foreclosures are sky high.
• People are losing their jobs.
• Gas prices continue to rise.
• The dollar continues to fall.
• The costs of food and medications are increasing rapidly.
• 47 million people have no healthcare.
• 37 million are living in poverty.

So, call it what ever you like Mr. President, but don’t patronize us…we are not stupid.

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