Republican "high points" of the last seven years

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I feel the need to document some of the "accomplishments" of the Republican administration of the last 7 years.  This is no small task and I'd like some help.  I've composed a list of the things I can think of immediately, but the actual list is impossibly, ridiculously long.  Please add to the list with your comments below.  I reserve the right to steal suggestions you leave in this blog entry and use them in my continuing list!

Here is my list so far:

 

Enron - Republican donor extra ordinaire
July 10, 2001 meeting - Condi, the system is blinking red!  Do something!
The August 6th PDB - "Ok, you've covered your ass".
9/11 - My Pet Goat
Tora Bora - Outsourcing the hunt
Pat Tillman - Ok, so we lied!
Bin Laden - Whereabouts unknown (kind of)
The Downing Street Memo - Intelligence fixed 'round policy
Iraqi tarpit - Mission Accomplished!
Jessica Lynch - Ok, so we lied again!
Body armor -  We'll get to it when we get to it
Iraq casualties - 4000 dead, 30,000 wounded
Iraq costs - $1 trillion and counting (but it will pay for itself!)
Abu Ghraib - Fraternity hazing
The UN speech - The day Powell's credibility died  (Thanks to curveball)
Torture - It isn't just for Nazis anymore
WMDs  - North, South, East, West of Tikrit
Yellowcake and Niger - The notorious 16 words
Valerie Plame - That'll teach Joe!
Family Values - Does fidelity count?
Domestic Spying - It's just your email and phone calls, and it's keeping you safe!
Al Qaida - Still going strong
Al Qaida in Iraq - Courtesy of the USA
Medicaire Part D - Blame the drug companies, they wrote it!
Port security - Let the arabs handle it!
Head injuries - Sorry, we're low on cash
Veterans Affairs - We just GAVE you money, and you want some MORE?
Walter Reed - Whoops!
KBR and Halliburton - The big winners
Iran - The other big winner
Katrina -  Heck of a job, Brownie!
Medical costs - Best system in the world, if you can afford it
Stem cell research suppression - Because we care about your zygotes
Poverty - Teach them to fish
Iraqi casualties - We don't do body counts
Trickle down economics - You get anything that trickles down their legs, enjoy!
Foreclosures - All time high
"Low food security" - And getting lower.
Blackwater - Shoot first, ask questions later
Net neutrality - It's a series of tubes you see
Global Warming - Still "studying"
Oil dependence - It's the American way of life!
Veteran suicides - No joking matter
Fake news reports - Controlling the message
Abstinence only - Congratulations on your new baby!
Suppression of science - They say such inconvenient things
Harriet Miers - Unqualified, but loyal
Supreme court - Jesus! Drop the Bong! (hey ashbul)
Homeland security - As soon as we're done in Iraq, I promise!
Executive power - What did those founding fathers know anyway?
Military readiness - The real collatoral damage
Homeless vets -  That's a lie! Show me the bridges!
Ground Zero worker health - Let's not "dwell in the past"
Immigration - But, but, but, they do my yard!
Earmarks - But the libs do it too!
Alberto Gonzales - Political hack
Housing crisis - Compliments of deregulation
Chinese lead toys - But you have to admit, they’re cheap!
Smoke 'em out - And marginalize 'em!
Iraqi refugees - zzzzzzzzzzz
Contractor waste and fraud - Private sector "efficiency"
Credit crisis - Tougher bankruptcy laws!
Darfur - Genocide is none of our business
Surge - May it live forever!
FAA and American Airlines - So what’s wrong with self regulation?
$9.2 trillion debt - It just doesn't matter!
$115/barrel oil - Yay for Louisiana and Texas! Sorry everyone else.
The new GI plan - But they'll quit Iraq and go to school!
$4.00 gas - Coming to a theater near you!
The collapse of the dollar - Oh well, Great Party!  Pass it on to the next guy, we're outta here!

What have I forgotten? 

(Updated from contributions.  Thanks!) 

Coming soon:  Links to all of it, but that has to wait for the weekend. 

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Republican "high points" of the last seven years | 31 comments (31 topical, 0 hidden)
VP got drunk (none / 0)
And shot friend in face ops.

by jdenham on 04/15/2008 06:23:50 PM EST

Thanks for the suggestion. (none / 0)
What I'm interested in are things that affected us all.  Also, don't forget that Cheney's friend apologized for getting his face in the way of Cheney's shot, so all is forgiven.

by bfaul on 04/15/2008 07:06:09 PM EST

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we didnt start the fire.. (none / 0)
read that like your listing to Billy joels song we didn't start the fire.

by Bungle on 04/15/2008 06:36:38 PM EST

I've thought of exactly this myself (none / 0)
Now there is a potential YouTube hit for someone with singing talent.  I'd be glad to help write lyrics for it.  Any musicians out there?

by bfaul on 04/15/2008 07:13:26 PM EST

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A big thanks to Christy Harvey (none / 0)
and Miccheckradio.org/Center For American Progress for that list we all forgot:

99 Problems Created/Continued By The Bush Administration

by ihavenobias on 04/15/2008 06:54:52 PM EST

Thanks (none / 0)
I will dutifully cadge a few of these for my own list.  Many of these are too general in scope though.  I would like to keep it specific,  particular instances that people will remember if they've watched the news.

by bfaul on 04/15/2008 07:11:07 PM EST

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thanks (none / 0)
I was trying to find that damn thing to link to here too!  I'm glad you found it for me.

by desertpear on 04/15/2008 10:46:00 PM EST

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questions (none / 0)
1. How many of these events occurred before the 2004 election?

2. Why was George Bush re-elected in 2004?

3. Why is John McCain currently leading Hillary and Barack in the polls?

4. Since Democrats control both houses of Congress, what have they done to recommend themselves for national leadership?

by KenTX on 04/15/2008 08:48:16 PM EST

It burns, doesn't it? (none / 0)

"1. How many of these events occurred before the 2004 election?"

Any of these problems that existed before have all been heavily exacerbated by this administration. 

 

"2. Why was George Bush re-elected in 2004?"

Why do an overwhelming majority of Americans believe in angels?

Why do a majority of Americans reject evolution in favor of the "Adam and Eve" fable or other creation myths? 

Why can't 60% find Iraq on a map and 30% can't find Louisiana, while a majority can name the last American Idol winner?

I think if you can find the core answer to any one of these questions you've probably answered them all.


"3. Why is John McCain currently leading Hillary and Barack in the polls?"

I am completely ignoring poles between McCain and the others until the Democratic primary is settled.  Those numbers are like water vapor right now, a puff of wind and they're gone. 

 

"4. Since Democrats control both houses of Congress, what have they done to recommend themselves for national leadership?"

Lets phrase this one correctly too:  Why haven't the Democrats, with their slim majority in the Senate, managed to unfuck in one year what the entire lockstep Republican government has taken 6 years to fuck up? 

I don't really know that the Democrats can fix it.  There are too many wankers in their ranks, but one thing I know for sure, the conservatives can't, won't, never ever will.  After striking the iceburg, they're still too busy assuring everyone that the Titanic is unsinkable, that they've got everything under control, that there's nothing to worry about, and all the while they are secretly securing spots for themselves on the lifeboats and selling the remaining spots to their well-healed pals.

You would be so much more effective if you could simply come up with a list of positive things your heroes have done to offset their lies and damage.  I would understand if you find the job insurmountable.

by bfaul on 04/16/2008 01:06:17 PM EST

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A list? (none / 0)

How about we just start with one? 

And no negative as positive crap like "the sun hasn't exploded."  "The 2nd Great Depression hasn't started...yet" "Only the one major terrorist attack (if you don't count every act of violence in Iraq or Iran which Bush likes to call terrorist attacks when it convenient)."

by ProfRich on 04/16/2008 01:44:57 PM EST

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Allow me to summarize your post. (none / 0)
Americans are stupid, so they elected Bush twice, and they currently favor McCain. Democrats are incapable of accomplishing a single thing. The country is a disaster, and there is no way to recover. Congratulations, your positive attitude has earned you the title of "Prototype Democrat". The prize is a one-way ticket to any country of your choice, along with an exchange of citizenship. This part is not a joke: I would gladly pay the relocation expenses to get you the fukk out of this country. You are a disgusting loser.

by KenTX on 04/16/2008 06:20:05 PM EST

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don't bother (none / 1)

Americans are stupid, so they elected Bush twice

No, they elected Bush twice, so they are either stupid or not paying attention.  The worst idiots are those who are paying attention and yet still voted for him twice simply because he lowered their taxes, like you.  Weak minded twit.

This part is not a joke: I would gladly pay the relocation expenses to get you the fukk out of this country.

Not before the thugs are out on their asses.  In the meantime take the expenses, roll them up tightly and shove them up your A$$ for safe keeping.  This part is not a joke.  You may need the money if the economy tanks.

by bfaul on 04/16/2008 09:31:44 PM EST

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You sure? (none / 0)
At most, we elected Bush once.

by ProfRich on 04/17/2008 12:48:46 AM EST

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OK (none / 0)
You've got me there.  But somebody had to lift him up close enough to the jar to steal the cookies.

by bfaul on 04/17/2008 11:09:55 AM EST

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Funny... (none / 0)

"Americans are stupid, so they elected Bush twice, and they currently favor McCain. Democrats are incapable of accomplishing a single thing. The country is a disaster, and there is no way to recover."  Bobo has said this exact same shit, but he's "rational" and one of your favorite posters.  Why is that I wonder?

by Spencer on 04/16/2008 10:23:24 PM EST

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Differences between bobo and bfaul (none / 0)
Bobo never blames Republicans and conservatives for his failures or inadequacies.

Bobo doesn't have a hopeless, miserable, negative outlook on life.

Bobo doesn't expect the government to improve his life. 

Bobo is a little pessimistic, but I can work with him on that. If I had spent my life teaching teenagers and arresting perps, I would be pessimistic myself.

by KenTX on 04/16/2008 10:55:06 PM EST

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You forgot (none / 0)
BoBo is Ken's fake democrat sock puppet

by ProfRich on 04/16/2008 11:42:14 PM EST

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bobo is my friend (none / 0)
And he is a Great American.

He teaches history to teenagers, and that's hard work.

by KenTX on 04/16/2008 11:50:47 PM EST

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Thanks Ken (none / 0)

I really appreciate that.  I didn't know my small contribution meant so much to you.

Ken thinks I am a "Great American"!  That may be my new signature line. 

by ProfRich on 04/17/2008 12:58:44 AM EST

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Your contribution means a lot to me. (none / 0)
You and bobo dedicated your life to teaching America's children.

As a career military man, Fred dedicated his life to defending America from enemies such as the Soviet Union and Iran. Fred never told you this, but he single-handedly destroyed the Iranian Navy in 1988. Futhermore, he will vote for fellow Navy man, John McCain, in November.

Nurses dedicate their lives to taking care of sick people.

All three classes of dedicated professionals should be exempted from paying taxes, because they have more than earned their citizenship.

by KenTX on 04/17/2008 01:21:32 AM EST

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Viva Ken! (none / 0)

by ProfRich on 04/17/2008 01:35:31 AM EST

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not a new position (none / 0)
I've been saying this for years.

by KenTX on 04/17/2008 01:37:35 AM EST

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tax exempt teachers (none / 0)
long overdue

by KenTX on 04/17/2008 01:55:07 AM EST

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You still here? (none / 0)

"Bobo never blames Republicans and conservatives for his failures or inadequacies."

Me neither, but I intend to hold them fully responsible for their failures and inadequacies.  I've presented a long list above.  I didn't make this stuff up.  It speaks for itself.  You helped vote them in, that makes you a part of their failure.  If you don't like it that's tough shit. 

Bobo doesn't expect the government to improve his life.

I have no idea what Bobo does or doesn't do, that's his business.  I've never taken a dime from the government.  I do pretty well actually.  I'm sure the idea of that pisses you off and you feel all better believing I'm poor and destitute.  Your believing that doesn't make me pathetic.

The difference between you and I is I don't whine EVERY GODDAMN TIME I have to contribute to the government.   I do gripe about their spending habits occasionally, but it's my money they're throwing to their buddies.

"Bobo doesn't have a hopeless, miserable, negative outlook on life."

Not about life, you idiot, Republicans.  Look at the list above again.  You're telling me I shouldn't have a miserable negative outlook on these people?   They've earned it, over and over again.  If you haven't figured it out after all that's happened I can't help you.

"Bobo is a little pessimistic, but I can work with him on that. If I had spent my life teaching teenagers and arresting perps, I would be pessimistic myself."

What are you, his roommate or something?  His Mommy?  I'm guessing he doesn't need your help.  

Take your hypocritic rationalizations somewheres else.

by bfaul on 04/17/2008 12:16:59 AM EST

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Haven't been following too close (none / 0)

Has Ken made any attempt to knock down any of this massive list?

Has he pointed any positive things Bush has done?

Or is he really just trotting out these tired attacks on the Tip O'Neal Democrat Party and making silly pett swipes?

The guy is a joke. 

by ProfRich on 04/17/2008 01:01:19 AM EST

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Not possible (none / 0)

Has Ken made any attempt to knock down any of this massive list?

Nah, he's doing the same thing they all do when presented with the magnitude of the evidence: hop up and down and scream and shout at the messenger.  But hey, if it makes him feel better...

Viva McCain!

by bfaul on 04/17/2008 10:32:06 AM EST

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LARRY CRAIG (none / 0)

by hazmat on 04/15/2008 10:50:32 PM EST

It's good for a laugh or two (none / 0)
But I just don't care that much about what he did.  He's kind of covered by the "family values" entry anyway. 

by bfaul on 04/17/2008 11:13:55 AM EST

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Add tag line and insert: (none / 0)

John Bolton, John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Harriet Miers.


 

by ashbul on 04/16/2008 02:01:55 AM EST

good ones (none / 0)
I'm going to update this list this evening.

by bfaul on 04/16/2008 11:48:50 AM EST

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Ooh! Ooh! (none / 0)
Tag line for Supreme Court: Jesus! Drop the bong!

by ashbul on 04/16/2008 04:35:29 PM EST

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