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.

Very cool, Brenda. Thanks for the piccies.

I bristle when unAmericans talk shit about my country.

Yeah, that's what I figured.

I've never really been one for nationalism or patriotism myself, so it's something I've observed, rather than something I understand.

I bristle when unAmericans talk shit about my country.

I bristle at the uninformed shit talking (which usually fails to take into account that Seattle is going to be different than Savannah is going to be different than San Diego) and complete failure to take into account the complexities of the place.

However, shit talking about the administration I'm down with, because I usually agree.

I bristle when unAmericans talk shit about my country.

I don't mind talking shit about the office holders, but talking about the office itself, or the country itself could get my back up. 'Specially since the rest of the world is affected so much by what we do. I think they have a right and a duty to be critical.

What PMM said.

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?

Personally, as long as the tone is commiserating rather than mocking, I'm okay with it. I don't think one has to be an American to see that our President has an ass where his brain should be, and I sure as hell don't consider him "family." (And now, having implied "Bush" and "family" in the same sentence, I must go and shower for several days.)

[eta: And hell yes on the difference between Bush and America. Say whatever the hell you want about Bush and his administration, but don't assume that anything about them applies to the rest of us.]