July 14  2003 Monday

"The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa." - GW Bush President of Deceit and Deformity -State of the Union Address January 2003
 

In Africa, Bush Gets Upset with Questions About His Lying

The Observer 7-13-03

It was the moment the script changed - and President George W. Bush was not ready for his new role. The smile became a scowl, the voice moved up an octave and back came the jabbing finger, as if puncturing bubbles...
It was day two, a press conference in lush gardens near Pretoria's Union Buildings, and Bush was polishing his compassionate credentials as the continent's saviour.

And then the question: 'Mr President, the White House has admitted it was a mistake to accuse Iraq of trying to buy African uranium...'

Maybe it was the midday sun, but Bush's eyes narrowed and face reddened before the questioner finished. It was the first time he had been asked about his claim that Baghdad sought nuclear materials from Niger...

...He blustered, coming across as angry and defensive:...

 

BUSH POLL RATINGS TAKE A TUMBLE
New York Post, NY - Jul 13, 2003

... summer, while nearly half of all Americans believe the Bush administration fumbled CIA reports on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, according to a new poll. ...
 

Rumsfeld says more GIs may be needed
International Herald Tribune, France - 7-14-03

... While 74 percent of Americans surveyed by Newsweek on April 10 and 11 approved Bush's handling of military operations, the latest poll, taken last Thursday and ...
 

ZELDA MORGAN

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"I heard our soldiers are committing suicide in Iraq. I would imagine carrying a steel rifle around in 110 degree temperatures would make one cranky. But being a bait or lure for professional assassins, being a sitting duck might drive one to the brink of insanity." Anita Beer writing to the media and her elected officials.
 

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More US dead as Iraq government begins to take shape
Sacramento Bee, CA - 7-14-03
... One soldier was killed and six wounded in an attack by insurgents firing multiple rocket-propelled grenades at their convoy early Monday, said Spc. Giovanni Llorente, a military spokesman. The wounded were brought to a military hospital. Also Monday, the military said a marine in southern Iraq died in a non-hostile incident. It provided no details....

Hi Lisa,
Enclosed is an excerpt from www.tomdispatch.com , thought you'd get a chuckle out of it.

Tom

Bumper sticker of the weekend (spotted by a reader in Albuquerque, New Mexico):

 "If you want a Lottaburger, go to Blake's. If you want a Happy Meal, go to McDonald's. If you want a whopper, go to the White House."

Dear Tom,

Thanks for the pic and email.

Bush I and Bush II are always out of the loop--because they are always on the fairways of the closest golf course.  We should be so very proud of the only two presidents who golfed their way through War.

Lisa