America Hardly Seems Like America Any More

[Bhaisahab]

this is a very good read, written by a brit actor called terry jones...

excerpt:
Tony Blair tells us that we should do everything we can to support America. And I agree. I think we should repudiate those who inflict harm on Americans, we should shun those who bring America itself into disrepute and we should denounce those who threaten the freedom and democracy that are synonymous with being American.

That is why Tony's recent announcement that he wishes to stand shoulder to shoulder with George Bush is so puzzling. It's difficult to think of anyone who has inflicted more harm on Americans than their current president. Since he assumed the title of most powerful man in the world, 4 million Americans have lost their health insurance and 2 million jobs have disappeared. According to a CNN report, "half of all Americans are living from paycheck to paycheck - effectively one paycheck away from poverty". And Mr Bush's latest budget proposes to withdraw support of all kinds for working families earning less than $35,000 a year. At the same time the national debt has rocketed to more than $26,000 for every family.
As for bringing America into disrepute, Mr Bush scores a high rating here too. No American president has been so successful in making Americans ashamed of being American. According to a Gallup poll last year, the majority of Americans - 64% - "cite a fear of unfriendliness as the top concern of traveling abroad". And that was before the photos. Nowadays, I suppose, the main motive for Americans to travel abroad must be to get away from Bush's doublespeak.

continued here: http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0522-03.htm

[scarletwoman]

1. "brit actor"?!? Good heavens, have you never heard of Mony Python?

He is THE Terry Jones! And he's been writing WONDERFUL pieces in the Guardian for years!

Anyway, thanks for posting this!

sw

[Bhaisahab]

2. oops. i never followed python, so sorry abt that! n/t