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IDemo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-03-07 01:48 PM
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This is why Bush is a dictator, in addition to stealing two elections
Edited on Mon Dec-03-07 02:39 PM by IDemo
dictator (plural dictators)

1. Originally, a magistrate without colleague in republican ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term grated by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war
2. A totalitarian leader of a dictatorship. They wield absolute authority, usually to the detriment of the people (evil dictator), however, there are cases (such as benevolent dictators) where they are beneficial.
3. A tyrannical boss
4. A person who dictates text (e.g. letters to a clerk)

He has granted himself, nay, stolen full executive authority under the Unitary Executive theory espoused by John Yoo and others. He has ignored the will of the people by announcing his intention to re-interpret or ignore entirely the laws passed by elected representatives. He has ignored subpoenas, stymied investigations, fired scientists who promote science instead of dogma, and defended the totalitarian acts of rendition, torture, and the suspension of habeas corpus. He has implemented domestic wiretapping and profiling. He has knowingly led the nation into war despite intelligence that directly conflicted with the very justification for that war. He is threatening to do precisely the same thing with respect to Iran, again, despite the evidence, and despite the majority of Americans who object.

Oh, and he may even dictate text on occasion, although you really have to feel for whomever is tasked with deciphering a continuous flow of Bushisms.
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aquart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-03-07 02:30 PM
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1. I have no kind thoughts about John Yoo.
I hope he suffers as horribly as the victims of his policies.
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Gold Metal Flake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-03-07 02:56 PM
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2. K&R
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rockybelt Donating Member (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-03-07 03:06 PM
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3. ? n/t
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Gold Metal Flake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-03-07 04:01 PM
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6. K (kick) and R (recommend)
Edited on Mon Dec-03-07 04:02 PM by Opposite Reaction
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Hydra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-03-07 03:14 PM
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4. I forgot about John "Testicle Crusher" Yoo
it's hard to keep track of all the cockroaches that work for Bushco
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Elspeth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-03-07 03:46 PM
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5. LOL! Nice.
:D
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