Cross-posted at KOS
by keechi / Wed Jul 04, 2007 at 06:22:48 PM CDT
George Bush - the only President, perhaps since the days of Nixon, who will not speak to the American people - in person, in real time & place. Today was just another Fourth of July speech by George, before a carefully selected, "Invitation Only," crowd pulled mostly from families of our (Inter)National Guard.
Why can't the president of the United States speak before a crowd of real Americans - a "Public Call," to any-town USA? A speech that any American citizen could come to, and hear George Bush speak (to us) in person. I'll be happy to check my weapons (pocket knife, pens, and pencils) at the door - my voice is all I need to speak to George Bush.
Bush said today, again, that if we don't beat Al-Qaeda, they will, "Not put down their guns, when we leave Iraq, they'll follow us home...
Since his audience was only made up of family members and friends of our National Guard - his insinuation was that terrorism will only come to America if our National Guard gives up - or is sent home.
Bush's speech - in a 'Different Context,' such as, one being given to a free gathering of any Americans who heard they could go see the president speak - say, at their local town hall, or some other gathering place - well, that would have changed the meaning of Bush's words entirely.
However, George Bush doesn't include all Americans when he speaks - he speaks only to those who are conscripted, and their love-ones who are making America's sacrifice for Bush. If Bush wanted the support of all America - then he'd have to allow all Americans to come to his "Pep Rallies," not only just the ones who are, or, who's love-ones are being shot at - their freedom of speech is tempered by the fear George instills in them. Show us your bravery, George - talk to all of us. America is not just a land of soldiers... America is a land of many human beings, and Americans can fight for our freedoms in many different ways. You never asked (except to say we should go about our normal business). And, you never listened...
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