A reliable prophet of doom

[CHIMO]

To some people, George Bush is a visionary, a bold man who will bring democracy to the world’s people, defend America in this new age of insecurity, and hunt down terrorists wherever they may be hiding.

To some, George Bush is an incompetent nutcase, a man who bungled the hunt for Osama bin Laden, got bogged down in Iraq, botched the Katrina relief effort and drove the Iranians to try to develop a nuclear weapon. As George himself famously said: "Our enemies never stop trying to come up with new ways to harm our people, and neither do we."

Visionary, moron, or something in between – everyone has their favourite label. One label that you do not hear very often, however, is prophet.

I believe that George Bush is a prophet. But not just any old prophet. A special kind – one whose actions bring about the very things he claims will happen, albeit without any recognition of his role in causing them to occur. He is, therefore, a self-fulfilling prophet. Let me explain.

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/DAEF92E4-05C3-41F3-B4D6-41246A124B17.htm

[rpannier]

1. This should be one of the greatest pages of the year

Thanks.

[Bobbieo]

2. Chimo - I don't mean to be disparaging to you or your post, but

guess I am more basic person than you are. I put George W. in the "shit happens" category. Addicts are shit happens people and George W is an addict. Everything they touch is ultimately broken beyond repair and it is always somebody else's fault. I know because I live with one just like George. They are two of a kind but the funny thing is, my shit happens person hates George W's guts. Maybe he sees George W. every time he looks in a mirror.

[CHIMO]

3. Could Be

But I would suggest that you direct those comments to the author of the article.



The opinions expressed here are the author's and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position or have the endorsement of Aljazeera.

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/DAEF92E4-05C3-41F3-B4D6-41246A124B17.htm

[Minnesota Libra]

4. rpannier: Please tell me you are kidding with your admiration for.......

.....Bush??:banghead: I want to hang on to a little bit of hope here that Bush's own actions are very telling for people.:wtf: Please don't tell me that "operation dumb down" has truly worked.:sarcasm: