BushCo's Orwellian mind control over large segments of the American voting populace is an amazing and astounding phenomena to me.
How is it possible that people are so easily deluded and propagandized on such a virtually endless number of important subjects?
That is, of course, merely a rhetorical question, since there can be no comprehensible explanation and it is, in fact, a matter well beyond any rational understanding.
Indeed, I often wonder how exactly are these people able to walk around and actually be functional with the cacophony of cognitive dissonance that must be constantly banging against the inside of their skulls.
So the list of utterly innane and irrational "Things You Have to Believe to be a Republican", reprinted below, struck a serious chord with me. And whomever the author may be, I assume he or she would not object to it being widely dispersed for all to enjoy and use.
And so, without further ado, here it is -- on the flip ...
Things You Have to Believe to be a Republican
Jesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary. Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush's daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him, and a bad guy when Bush needed a "we can't find Bin Laden" diversion.
Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony.
The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest national priority is enforcing U.N. resolutions against Iraq.
A woman can't be trusted with decisions about her own body but multi-national corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.
The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches, while slashing veterans' benefits and combat pay.
If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents won't have sex.
A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.
Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy, but providing health care to all Americans is socialism. HMOs and insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart.
Global warming and tobacco's link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools.
A president lying about an extra-marital affair is an impeachable offense, but a president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.
Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution, which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet.
The public has a right to know about Hillary's cattle trades, but GeorgeBush's driving record is none of our business.
Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host. Then it's an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.
What Bill Clinton did in the 1960's is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the '80's is irrelevant.
If you don't send this to at least 10 other people, we're likely to be stuck with more Republicans in 08, and remember: Friends don't let friends vote Republican!
If this is so non-substantive as to be unworthy of a diary, let me hear about it.