Loose Cannons

Respectful, like a subordinate should be

"The United States helped found the United Nations. We want the United Nations to be effective, and respectful, and successful." — George "The Crusader" Bush, addressing the UN General Assembly, September 12.

He knows 'cos God talks to him

"Yet we do know that God has placed us together in this moment, to grieve together, to stand together, to serve each other and our country." — George the Crusader, New York, September 11.

Mothers don't count

"For those who lost loved ones, it has been a year of sorrow, of empty places, of newborn children who will never know their fathers here on Earth." — George the Crusader, September 11.

Got it right the first time

"One year ago, the people of Afghanistan lived under oppression. Their country was a haven for terror. Today, they're an emergency democracy — an emerging democracy, and building a better future." — George the Crusader, September 10.

Newsflash: Canada annexes Michigan

"I appreciate so very much the prime minister, Jean Chretien, for joining us here. He has been a steadfast friend. I really enjoy dealing with him on a personal basis. He's a plain-spoken fellow, with a good sense of humour. Probably won't go too good up here in Canada, but he'd be a great Texan." — George the Crusader, speaking in Detroit, Michigan, September 9.

From Green Left Weekly, September 18, 2002.

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From GLW issue 509