Give President Bush a Hug

"Support President Bush & Our Troops"

 

Does this sign contain an oxymoron? Is it possible to support President Bush and the Troops at the same time?

 

I suppose it depends on what kind of support is in question. I support giving George W. Bush - hugs. Because I can imagine that his life and his mind are dominated by fear. I think the best way to support George W. Bush is by giving him hugs.

 

Of course, I think he belongs in jail, until such a time that he can be put on trial for alleged war crimes. But I don't think his incarceration should stop people from giving him well meaning hugs and honest to goodness compassion.

 

I can imagine his reality is a scary and disturbing one. He is certainly in need of support.

 

So this fellow is protesting. He is protesting peace. He protests a weekly peace vigil that takes place at Percival Landing in Olympia Washington. The vigil is in response to US activities in Iraq. It has been ongoing since 1998. It's a great way to rally for the cause of peace. But lately, counter-protesters have started attending. I feel a mix of emotions regarding them. Sometimes I feel sadness. Sometimes anger. Sometimes pity. Mostly now, it is sadness and pity. It is interesting to watch them, because their body language is highly revealing. Could these guys use some well-meaning hugs and genuine human companionship? Probably. Maybe that's why they like George Bush's presidency so much. They're like ducks in a row. Line them up so I can hug them all in one fell swoop.

 

Oh yeah. Let me tell you about this great movie I saw. It's called No End in Sight.

 

Here's a link to a few remarks I made about the film.

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