Truth is the Weapon…

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on June 25, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

…of Bush’s Self-Destruction: The Superpower of Peace Has the Ultimate Force

The Bush assault is foundering on the shoals of Truth.

The Republicans have seized control of the American judicial, legislative and executive branches. Their immensely effective corporate mass media misinforms, misleads and manipulates. They control the world’s most powerful army, and are glad to use it without provocation.

Having stolen the election of 2000, Bush’s minions are rigging America’s voting machines and erasing countless suspected Democrats from voter rolls nationwide.

Their goal is to shock and awe the opposition into extinction.

If image is everything, Bush sits atop a dictatorial fortress, not likely to fall soon.

But history teaches that, ultimately, Truth is more powerful than image: All the people can’t be fooled all the time.

Globally, George W. Bush has become history’s most hated US president. After being gifted near-total support by Osama bin Laden, Bush has sunk to unprecedented scorn. In the global village, American’s unelected chief is under quarantine.

Why? Because outside the United States, the Truth is being told. The world media and the internet seethe with serious reporting and outrage against escalating deceit.

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It’s been said a lie can circle the global before Truth gets its boots on.

But once shod, Truth and only Truth can crush tyrants, kick down prison doors and walk the world back into the sunshine of freedom.

Bush himself has handed an organized, focused and optimistic Superpower of Peace the tools it needs to get stomping.

So let’s roll.

(via Bob Harris)