them, us and the second coming

recently read:
Bush and about 230 others were attending a barbeque fundraiser at the nearby 478-acre Broken Spoke Ranch, and the event was expected to raise at least $2 million for the Republican National Committee. All of the well-heeled guests have contributed at least $25,000 to the RNC, with some—dubbed “pioneers”—having raised $100,000 or more.

This circle of wealthy Republican Party insiders stands in stark contrast to the families of the young men and women who are being sent to fight and die in Iraq, the overwhelming majority of whom come from poor and working class neighborhoods across America, having joined up to earn money for college, learn a trade or simply find a paying job

OK, I'm not a religious guy, but I'm beginning to think that this woman has been touched by the hand of god. Who knows, maybe this is the second coming--Ms. Sheehan confronting Satan on his own turf. The symbolism sure fits.

The president’s contempt for Sheehan and her supporters was emphasized Friday afternoon when his motorcade rode past them without stopping on the way to a political fundraiser near his ranch.

Commenting on the training of the Iraqi security forces at his press conference on Thursday, Bush described their progress as improving from “raw recruit” to “plenty capable.” He said, “I know it’s hard for some Americans to see that progress.” Indeed it is, with daily reports that obviously prove this claim to be a lie. . .'