G.W. Bush (a) was pro-choice when he ran for congress and now is anti-choice, (b) ran in 2000 on being a uniter while everybody today knows he is a divider, (c) leaves children and seniors behind with his school and prescription drug legislations that do the exact opposite, (d) effectively raised taxes on the lower and middle class although he promised to cut them� but also make the voting public aware how Bush has taken 2 sides of the following foreign policy issues:
===================================================== "Governor G.W. Bush vs. President G.W. Bush" The following "Debate" (transcript) between Governor G.W. Bush from 2000 and President G.W. Bush today was "moderated" by Jon Stewart at the Daily Show. Even though it is intended to be funny, it accurately quotes Governor G.W. Bush from 2000 and President G.W. Bush today and seriously shows that the true flip-flopper is George W. Bush: The original video clip of the following transcript can be watched at http://www.comedycentral.com/mp/play.php?player=realplayer&type=v&quality=high&reposid=/multimedia/tds/stewart/jon_7131.html John Stewart: <lead-in> Now, since the beginning of all this weapons of mass destruction, regime change, pockets of resistance, targets of opportunity business, it's been difficult to have an honest discussion about the direction President Bush is taking this country. In fact, when you combine the new mandate that criticizing the commander and chief is off-limits in wartime with last year's official disbanding of the Democratic party, well we're left at an all-time low in the good old-fashion honest debate category. Now I know you're thinking: "but John, every time I want to have a calm, honest discussion about these kinds of issues I'm shouted down and harrassed by, uh, the Dixie Chicks and their ilk. Well tonight it all changes. We're going to have an honest, open debate between the President of the United States and the one man we believe has the insight and the cojones to stand up to him: so first, joining us tonight George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, welcome Mr. President. President G.W. Bush today: Good evening I'm pleased to take your questions tonight. Jon Stewart: Well thank you very much sir, I'm pleased to ask them. Taking the other side, joining us from the year 2000, Texas governor and Presidential candidate, George W. Bush. Governor G.W. Bush in 2000: Good evening. Jon Stewart: Thank you Governor. Mr. President, you won the coin toss, the first question will go to you. Why is the United States of America using its power to change governments in foreign countries? President G.W. Bush today: We must stand up for our security and for the permanent rights and the hopes of mankind. The USA will make that stand. Jon Stewart: Well certainly that represents a bold new doctrine in foreign policy, Mr. President. Governor G.W. Bush from 2000, do you agree with that? Governor G.W. Bush in 2000: I'm not so sure the role of the United States should be to go around the world and say "this is the way it's gotta be." Jon Stewart: Alright, well that's interesting. That's a difference of opinion, and certainly that's what this country is about, differences of opinion. Mr. President, let me just get specific. Why are we in Iraq? President G.W. Bush today: Well, umm... we will be changing the regime of Iraq... for the good of the Iraqi people. Jon Stewart: Governor, then I'd like to hear your response on that. Governor G.W. Bush in 2000: If we're an arrogant nation, then they'll resent us. I think one way for us to end up being viewed as the Ugly American is to go around the world saying "we do it this way, so should you." Jon Stewart: Well, that's an excellent point. I don't think you can argue with that! Mr. President, so is the idea to just build a new country that we like better? President G.W. Bush today: We will tear down the apparatus of terror, and we will help build a new Iraq that is prosperous and free. Governor G.W. Bush in 2000: I don't think our troops ought to be used for what's called "nation building." Jon Stewart: Well, that's fair enough, Governor, well, certainly you're entitled to that. But then Governor, answer this: how do you propose that we nation-build? Would you use diplomacy? Governor Let me say this: I wouldn't use force. I wouldn't use force. President G.W. Bush today: <shrugs, dumbfounded> Jon Stewart: Well... Mr. President, clearly you're skeptical of the governor. Now Governor, you sound categorically against the use of force. In your time in Texas, what have you done to demonstrate your willingness to be tough? Governor G.W. Bush in 2000: I've been standing up to Big Hollywood, Big Trial Lawyers... <trademark Shrub smirk> Um, what was the question, it was about emergencies, wasn't it? <Shrub frat smirk-giggle> Jon Stewart: <laughs, then serious> No. No it wasn't. Getting back to Iraq, Mr. President, you're as familiar with the Governor's record in Texas as anybody. Are you willing, Mr. President, to trust Governor Bush with our foreign policy? President G.W. Bush today: I am not willing to take that chance again, John. Jon Stewart: Strong words from two very different men. Now, as this debate draws to a close, I need to turn to the subject of money. Much of this discussion on foreign policy is moot if we can't afford to pay for it. So we're running out of time, quickly, both of you, let's talk numbers. President G.W. Bush today: I'm sending the Congress a wartime supplemental appropriations request of $74.7 BILLION dollars, to fund needs directly arising from the Iraqi conflict. Jon Stewart: $74.7 billion dollars appears to be within the realm of reason. Governor? Governor G.W. Bush in 2000: Obviously tonight we're going to hear some phony numbers about what I think and what we ought to do. [jb?] Jon Stewart: That's a little vituperative! Well on that note I want to thank both George W. Bushes for taking part tonight, and keeping with our debate rules we will end our discussion with a trite and insincere farewell. Mr. President, you are the most powerful man in the world, you can go first. President G.W. Bush today: <poker face> Goodnight. And may God continue to bless America. Jon Stewart: Wow. Incredibly insincere! Governor, can you top that? Governor G.W. Bush in 2000: <brow furrowed, sounding choked up, totally insincere> Thanks... Thanks from the bottom of my heart... Jon Stewart: Nice. Wow. Source of Transcript: http://www.xent.com/pipermail/fork/2003-April/020521.html Source of Video: http://www.comedycentral.com/mp/play.php?player=realplayer&type=v&quality=high&reposid=/multimedia/tds/stewart/jon_7131.html __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search - Find what you�re looking for faster http://search.yahoo.com ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
