That's what Bush's moves this week are clearly about: dividing, not uniting. The New York Times reported that during his first meeting with Barack Obama, the outgoing president suggested he might support the Democrats' economic stimulus package and aid to struggling automakers if party leaders "drop their opposition to a free-trade agreement with Colombia." Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Mr. Sirota shows Bush/Rove trying to ensure future repulicon victories by encouraging this divisive Columbian trade agreement .
Extremely insightful piece about Bush 43's political maneuvering regarding a free-trade deal with Colombia and its possible ramifications. Sourcing is minimal, but the author is very knowledgeable about this topic. Too short -- I was just getting immersed in Sirota's arguments and the article ended.
While Bush keeps repeating how "tirelessly" he's working for a "smooth transition," he is stacking the deck against Obama in every way he can. He's signing as many new regulations and signing statements as he can (hundreds, I'm told), that Obama will need to spend valuable time reviewing so he can overturn. Now Bush pulls this at the G-20. As if he hasn't left a big enough MESS in every possible nook and cranny of his sneaky, corrupt, anti-human rights administration! I personally ... More »
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