Will it be a crime to say the president is a crook

[Occhidiangela]

As a voter who's told at least two aussie and three japanese friends where they could stick their... energetic opinions on American politics, I'd like to field a little defense on this point.

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When one leads, one exposes one's self to criticism. When one grabs for the limelight, one will have detractors. And, when one attempts to impose democracy at the point of a bayonet, one should expect to receive at least some negative feedback.

The irony in all of this is the illusion that there are simple choices. In international affairs, there aren't. The way the official releases, media comments, and so on present difficult situations packages complex, multi-variable problems in simple terms is an aid to understanding, but it is also an obstacle to understanding.

Sheep of various stripes seem to adapt the attitude that got GW Bush and Company into Iraq in the first place: A man hears what he wants to hear, and disregards the rest.

So, if we go back to the opening post of this thread, no, you won't get arrested for criticizing the White House and its decisions based on this new bill (should it pass) and yes, your tax bill won't go down any time soon thanks to the irresponsible departure from financial discipline the Bush Administration has undertaken, with considerable support and consent of the pork mongers in Congress.

When the Iranian Euro Oil Bourse opens, reach into your pocket and ask yourself:

What's in your wallet?

Occhi