The difference between FDR and George Dubya

[PonderInc]

I just found the White House Website, where you can read transcripts of all of Dubya's official statements.  It's funny, in a sad sort of way...

In the words of our first "MBA President"...
"My administration continues to work with the Congress on a rescue plan. And we need a rescue plan. This is -- it's hard work. Our proposal is a big proposal. And the reason it's big and substantial is because we got a big problem."

And then you start making comparisons...

FDR:
"The only thing we have to fear is fear, itself."

Dubya:
"...America could slip into a financial panic... More banks could fail, including some in your community. The stock market would drop even more, which would reduce the value of your retirement account. The value of your home could plummet. Foreclosures would rise dramatically. And if you own a business or a farm, you would find it harder and more expensive to get credit. More businesses would close their doors, and millions of Americans could lose their jobs. Even if you have good credit history, it would be more difficult for you to get the loans you need to buy a car or send your children to college. And ultimately, our country could experience a long and painful recession."

[Neptune]

The only thing FDR had in common with Bush is presumably, they both have or have had in the past, penises.

As a FDR Democrat, I resent mild comparisons between the current buffoon in office, and our beloved savior of the 20th Century: FDR.  The only time it is acceptable to include both FDR and our cowardly warrior Bush is in a list of presidents.  Though as lists of presidents go, even there I'd think it a stretch to add G W Bush.  Should I ever decide that making a list of presidents is the thing to do, I shall simply add a blank spot for two terms, as if 2001 through 2009 simply don't exist.  After all, that is what the Dark Ages were all about; a presumed whole lot of nothing.

[Friendly Bear]

quote:Originally posted by Neptune

The only thing FDR had in common with Bush is presumably, they both have or have had in the past, penises.

As a FDR Democrat, I resent mild comparisons between the current buffoon in office, and our beloved savior of the 20th Century: FDR.  The only time it is acceptable to include both FDR and our cowardly warrior Bush is in a list of presidents.  Though as lists of presidents go, even there I'd think it a stretch to add G W Bush.  Should I ever decide that making a list of presidents is the thing to do, I shall simply add a blank spot for two terms, as if 2001 through 2009 simply don't exist.  After all, that is what the Dark Ages were all about; a presumed whole lot of nothing.

Both were certifiably handicapped.

FDR was a polio victim without use of his legs.

GWBush is a recovered drunk without the use of his brain.

Both are officially designated as handicapped.

[}:)]

[Hoss]

quote:Originally posted by Friendly Bear

quote:Originally posted by Neptune

The only thing FDR had in common with Bush is presumably, they both have or have had in the past, penises.

As a FDR Democrat, I resent mild comparisons between the current buffoon in office, and our beloved savior of the 20th Century: FDR.  The only time it is acceptable to include both FDR and our cowardly warrior Bush is in a list of presidents.  Though as lists of presidents go, even there I'd think it a stretch to add G W Bush.  Should I ever decide that making a list of presidents is the thing to do, I shall simply add a blank spot for two terms, as if 2001 through 2009 simply don't exist.  After all, that is what the Dark Ages were all about; a presumed whole lot of nothing.

Both were certifiably handicapped.

FDR was a polio victim without use of his legs.

GWBush is a recovered drunk without the use of his brain.

Both are officially designated as handicapped.

[}:)]

You have this fixation with handicapped people.

Here, let me give you something you can fixate on for a while.

[Friendly Bear]

quote:Originally posted by Hoss

quote:Originally posted by Friendly Bear

quote:Originally posted by Neptune

The only thing FDR had in common with Bush is presumably, they both have or have had in the past, penises.

As a FDR Democrat, I resent mild comparisons between the current buffoon in office, and our beloved savior of the 20th Century: FDR.  The only time it is acceptable to include both FDR and our cowardly warrior Bush is in a list of presidents.  Though as lists of presidents go, even there I'd think it a stretch to add G W Bush.  Should I ever decide that making a list of presidents is the thing to do, I shall simply add a blank spot for two terms, as if 2001 through 2009 simply don't exist.  After all, that is what the Dark Ages were all about; a presumed whole lot of nothing.

Both were certifiably handicapped.

FDR was a polio victim without use of his legs.

GWBush is a recovered drunk without the use of his brain.

Both are officially designated as handicapped.

[}:)]

You have this fixation with handicapped people.

Here, let me give you something you can fixate on for a while.

Yes, FDR was a Cripple, in the vernacular used at the time.

We politely call it "handicapped" now.