Cindy, Bush Sr. said that athiesm was incompatible with patriotism. Bush Jr, in a defense of his inclusiveness, said that he would nominate anyone who belived in god, be they Christian, Jewish, or Muslim.

First paragraph in the link.

Not just "non-religious". Anyone who follows a non-Biblical religion.

I think that could just mean he needs his faith to have the strength to deal with the job, rather than you must be Christian to be president.

I don't find that any less objectionable, fwiw.

Whoops, read too fast. I skipped over the "he" and "his."

But it's not what he said, and I don't believe it's what he means.

Cindy, Bush Sr. said that athiesm was incompatible with patriotism. Bush Jr, in a defense of his inclusiveness, said that he would nominate anyone who belived in god, be they Christian, Jewish, or Muslim.

Thanks, brenda.

I'm never sure whether it's okay to be mean about President Bush around Americans, y'know? Whether it's one of those 'we can mock, but outsiders better not' situations, like with family? And that's around Americans who don't like Bush. I don't think I've ever met an American who does though. Or at least, not one that would admit to it. Hmm.

I think that could just mean he needs his faith to have the strength to deal with the job, rather than you must be Christian to be president.

You know, I could buy that if he'd said, "I rely on my faith" or "My faith aids me in my office" but he used "you". I know he's a crap speaker, but I think if what he meant was that he needs his faith, rather than "one must have a relationship with the Lord" he'd have said something else.

On a happier note:

Slightly askew Buffistas in Chicago: [link]

[aurelia, myself, and FredPete, to be exact]

Leaving our mark at Gino's East: [link]

I find Bush more monstrous than mockable myself, but I got no argument with the mocking.

I don't think I've ever met an American who does though.

I bristle when unAmericans talk shit about my country. Home team pride.