Tag Archives: George W. Bush

Cheney in Exile

Despite his numerous heart problems, despite the continued attacks on his tenure, and despite his politically divisive nature, it appears that Dick Cheney is going to have a significant role to play in shaping the Republican Party of the future.

The George W. Bush Standard Is About To Be Revised

Anytime Dick Cheney speaks out against the Obama Administration, invariably, someone comes along to tut-tut, and to contrast the former Vice President’s outspoken behavior unfavorably with the silence maintained by George W. Bush. Just as invariably, we are told that the former President’s silence must mean that he disapproves of the comments made by the former Vice President.

Once Upon A Time, “Majoritarian Absolute Power” Was A Bad Thing

But now, many of the Senators–and former Senators–featured in this video, think that “majoritarian absolute power” would be nothing short of wonderful:

You just have to love Joe Biden’s quote: “I pray God when the Democrats take back control we don’t make the kind of naked power grab you are doing.” Enjoy the irony.

My Pledge To You

I promise to be delighted whenever senior members of the Taliban and/or al Qaeda are captured or killed, and not to make the kind of derisive jokes about how “we always seem to be catching or killing the number 2 guy” that were made back when the Bush Administration captured or killed senior members of the Taliban and/or al Qaeda.

Why Does Anyone Trust The Leveretts?

I have written in the past about Flynt and Hillary Mann Leverett, the husband and wife team that passes itself off as being your go-to source concerning all things relating to Iranian politics, and Iran’s place in the world.

Cell Phones, Expectations Of Privacy, And Bush Administration Actions

Commenting on this post, Professor Orin Kerr is kind enough to inform me that the position taken by the Obama Administration on the issue of warrantless tracking of cell phones is consistent with the position held by the Department of Justice going back to the Clinton Administration, which means that indeed, the Justice Department under the Bush Administration took the same position that is being taken now under President Obama.

Quote Of The Day

“Now, the Obama-Biden pair that opposed the Iraq war and its tactics and predicted their failure is prepared to accept credit for its success.”

From The “If George W. Bush Did This” Files

The Obama Administration believes that you have no reasonable expectation of privacy when it comes to the whereabouts of your cell phones.

Quote Of The Day

“Whatever George W. Bush did or did not do, he’s no longer in office, and doesn’t have the power to do a damn thing about the budget.”

Bush Asks, ‘Miss Me Yet?’

A new billboard in Minnesota is causing quite a ruckus. It seems the ghost of presidents past may be sending a little hello to Obama from Bush the Younger.

Who Saw THIS Coming?

Apparently, Andrew Sullivan had to be told to ease up on the Bush-is-a-crazy warmonger meme by . . . Mother Jones.

No Professional Misconduct Allegations For Yoo

And none for Jay Bybee, either.

- March 13, 2010 -

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