Tuesday, August 17, 2004
BUSH VISITS FLORIDA DESTRUCTION
By Tweed
In a stunning show of compassion, President Bush has turned in his frequent flier miles and visited areas in Florida destroyed by his economic policies. Bush's campaign team claims that this will give Americans a chance to see the compassionate side of Bush. They also said that Bush didn't have much else to do since his Sea Monkeys all died .
A Bored President who misses his Sea Monkeys
The President visited a number of sites ravaged by his economic policies, including Hartman's Deli in Orlando. "I used to be very upset with the President," said Mr. Hartman, owner of Hartman's Deli, "I thought he was for the small business man; but his corporate give-aways didn't help me at all - I didn't get any 'cause I'm not in the oil business. Today he bought a ham sandwich. He has my vote again."
Mr. Hartman wasn't the only voter priviledged to meet personally with the president, whose visit followed the less damaging Hurricane Charley. Hugo Montenegro, a recent immigrant from Mexico or Montenegro, spoke with the president in Spanish or Montenegrin. "He asked me whether the rain was bubbling up with llamas - I'm not sure what he was getting at," said Mr. Montenegro.
Charlene Hudson, a single mother whose trailer-park home was destroyed by the hurricane also spoke with the President. "His policies have made it harder for me to get child-care, health insurance and a job. It's harder for me now than it was four years ago. But he came and visited in our time of need. He has my vote."
The Bush campaign made as much as possible out of the trip. They first pointed to his compassionate side as he gleefully helped euthanize horses injured during the storm. Then they used the occasion to attack John Kerry, Democratic presidential candidate: "Kerry's just having a great time in Oregon while President Bush and the good people of Florida suffer the results of God's wrath at Kerry for voting so poorly in the senate. What kind of man is he?"
The President also unveiled his new "Urban Initiative", whereby street gangs would be turned into baseball teams and visa-versa.
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By Tweed
In a stunning show of compassion, President Bush has turned in his frequent flier miles and visited areas in Florida destroyed by his economic policies. Bush's campaign team claims that this will give Americans a chance to see the compassionate side of Bush. They also said that Bush didn't have much else to do since his Sea Monkeys all died .
A Bored President who misses his Sea Monkeys
The President visited a number of sites ravaged by his economic policies, including Hartman's Deli in Orlando. "I used to be very upset with the President," said Mr. Hartman, owner of Hartman's Deli, "I thought he was for the small business man; but his corporate give-aways didn't help me at all - I didn't get any 'cause I'm not in the oil business. Today he bought a ham sandwich. He has my vote again."
Mr. Hartman wasn't the only voter priviledged to meet personally with the president, whose visit followed the less damaging Hurricane Charley. Hugo Montenegro, a recent immigrant from Mexico or Montenegro, spoke with the president in Spanish or Montenegrin. "He asked me whether the rain was bubbling up with llamas - I'm not sure what he was getting at," said Mr. Montenegro.
Charlene Hudson, a single mother whose trailer-park home was destroyed by the hurricane also spoke with the President. "His policies have made it harder for me to get child-care, health insurance and a job. It's harder for me now than it was four years ago. But he came and visited in our time of need. He has my vote."
The Bush campaign made as much as possible out of the trip. They first pointed to his compassionate side as he gleefully helped euthanize horses injured during the storm. Then they used the occasion to attack John Kerry, Democratic presidential candidate: "Kerry's just having a great time in Oregon while President Bush and the good people of Florida suffer the results of God's wrath at Kerry for voting so poorly in the senate. What kind of man is he?"
The President also unveiled his new "Urban Initiative", whereby street gangs would be turned into baseball teams and visa-versa.
