01 Jul 04 Spring cleaning 2004, inc. Bush removal

Yesterday Hesam came over to Bath, from Reading, for the day, which was cool. So we had a wonder around town (in the pissing rain), went up to the university campus, and then watched the Holland - Portugal game (in which Holland were robbed 2 - 1… bah… useless refs in this Euro tournament! They need to make some clones of the only decent referee in the world: Pierluigi Collina!. But I digress…). Oh, and there was a guest appearance by Amit, too!

Inevitably, the subject of George Dubya arose at several points during the evening. I still have trouble understanding how ANYONE can support him or his administration. They’ve ruined America in the eyes of the world (more so than ever before), their economy is in turmoil (just about a 2:1 dollar to pound exchange right now), they’ve illegally invaded and destroyed several countries (most notably, of late, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti to name but three), killed thousands of foreign citizens (3,000 died in the World Trade Centre incident, however, over 6,000 citizens have died in this recent “liberation” of Iraq alone), and, from what I’ve read and observed, they’re all hopelessley corrupt. Why is “the majority” supporting him??? Brain-washing? Hypnotism? Blind faith??

Then again, I can’t complain too much as Blair was idiotic enough to support him. Bush must have made some very tempting promises to get the UK into the mess that is Iraq. I’ve never really bothered with voting before, but I’m definitely going out to the polls next time to cast my vote for someone else (though there is somewhat a lack of decent choice, at the moment… and i’m sure as hell not voting for the conservatives). I’ve also noticed that the majority of people I speak to are anti-Bush, etc. but a lot of them don’t even vote themselves, whereas every Republican I meet does vote… which I guess is how Bush got where he is in the first place. If you’re reading this and you’re living in the US, go out and vote in the upcoming elections! I’m coming to realise how important it is to vote, just to try and make a difference. So whether you agree or disagree with me… just get out there and vote!

This post was inspired by three things:

1. The conversation with Hesam and Amit last night
2. Reading numerous other blogs, such as this one
3. Michael Moore’s new book: Dude, Where’s My Country?

While Moore does get a little extreme at some points, and I’m not taking his word as gospel, he does raise some very pertinent points. I highly recommend you read this book… I’m also eagerly anticipating his new movie: Fahrenheit 9/11, which is released over here in the UK on July 9th, 2004!

Moore’s homepage can be found at michaelmoore.com. Oh, and for some counter-balance you could also check out Moore Lies, however I find most of their arguments to be pretty trivial.

So, if anyone who is pro-Bush, republican, and/or conservative reads this: please leave a comment and, without getting all abusive as most of you so often do, explain your point-of-view.

Oh yeah… PS: I’m back from Norway I’m currently in the process of moving rooms, I get my degree classification tomorrow (*gulp*), and then I’ve got a familiarisation visit with the Royal Signals next Monday / Tuesday… argh. It’s a busy week.