C. GATSBY'S Weblog: "you will learn the truth and the truth will make you free. John 8:32

George Bush has been a failure as president. His numerous failures outweigh his limited achievements.

When Bush came to office in 2001, unemployment was 4.2 percent. Now it is up 17 percent to 4.9 percent. The healthy economy Bush inherited in 2001 is in ruins. The $281 billion surplus in 2001 is now a $400 billion deficit. The U.S. debt has grown from $5.7 trillion to $8.2 trillion--an amazing 44 percent increase.

Bush inflated and distorted pre-war intelligence on weapons of mass destruction to illegally invade a sovereign country, Iraq. A violation of international law and what the United States condemned Nazi Germany for at Nuremberg. Bush then stated at a December 12th speech in Philadelphia that he would have attacked Iraq regardless of the weapons of mass destruction. Over 2,000 Americans are dead and nearly 35,000 Iraqi women and children have been murdered since Bush's invasion of Iraq. Bush, in violation of the UN Ban on Torture and the Geneva Convention, hid prisoners, tortured prisoners, and denied the Red Cross access to prisoners. The secret prisons were established by the CIA over four years ago. U.S. occupation in Iraq has been a factor in radicalizing the Palestinians and increasing terrorism abroad.

Bush authorized a secret Pentagon program for "detecting, identifying and engaging" internal enemies that included a database with information on peace protesters. Also, Bush authorized the FBI's use of national security letters to obtain secret access to the personal records of tens of thousands of Americans. Plus, Bush empowered other National Security Agency's interception of telephone calls and e-mails from the United States -- without notice to the federal court that has held jurisdiction over domestic spying since 1978. Bush's comment on this is that he circumvented the law, which is in itself a violation of the law.

Bush's slow and inadequate response to Katrina resulted in the deaths of over 1000 helpless Americans. Bush congratulated his former FEMA leader, Brown, for doing "one heckofa job;" only for Americans to find out later that Bush and his associates were totally inept and useless.

Bush and his staff accepted contributions for favors from corrupt lobbyist Abramoff.

America needs change immediately, Bush has squandered opportunity after opportunity. Bush's mistakes, poor choices, and bad management have had severe consequences on Americans and others, resulting in numerous deaths at home and abroad and a very, shaky economy. This year, Americans need to change the political status quo.

by Christian Gatsby

George Bush commented on the recent victory of Hamas in Palestian territory, "The people are demanding honest government."

Well, Mr. Bush, Americans, too, are demanding an honest executive branch. As recent polls have illustrated, most Americans hold firm that Bush is dishonest and a failure as a leader.

Bush's failures outnumber his achievements. Bush failed America with his lackluster, slow-paced response to Katrina, resulting in the death of over 1000 Americans (the majority dying after the storms impact). Bush inflated and distorted pre-war intelligence on weapons of mass destruction to illegally invade a sovereign country, Iraq. A violation of international law and what the United States condemned Nazi Germany for at Nuremberg. Bush then stated at a December 12th speech in Philadelphia that he would have attacked Iraq regardless of the weapons of mass destruction. Over 2,000 Americans are dead and nearly 35,000 Iraqi women and children have been murdered since Bush's invasion of Iraq.

Bush, in violation of the UN Ban on Torture and the Geneva Convention, hid prisoners, tortured prisoners, and denied the Red Cross access to prisoners. The secret prisons were established by the CIA over four years ago.

Bush authorized a secret Pentagon program for "detecting, identifying and engaging" internal enemies that included a database with information on peace protesters. Also, Bush authorized the FBI's use of national security letters to obtain secret access to the personal records of tens of thousands of Americans. Plus, Bush empowered other National Security Agency's interception of telephone calls and e-mails from the United States -- without notice to the federal court that has held jurisdiction over domestic spying since 1978. Bush's comment on this is that he circumvented the law, which is in itself a violation of the law.

Bush's comment on the surprised Hamas victory included this, "...that it's a wake-up call to the leadership." Americans have awakened here, too, and are voicing loudly their disapproval of Bush's policies and lies. Americans need to continue to hold Bush accountable for his numerous failures and lies.

This year, Americans need to change the political status quo.

by Christian Gatsby

Anyone who supports the 700 club or Pat Robertson is no Christian. Pat Robertson is not a Christian.

Robertson once again speaks more like the devil than a follower of Jesus. This time , Robertson stated that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine punishment for withdrawing from the Gaza Strip. Robertson supports no peaceful solution to the Palestian problem. This is not unusual for Robertson who has always condoned violence, hatred and murder.

In the past, Robertson stated, "If he thinks we're trying to assassinate him( Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez), I think that we really ought to go ahead and do it. It's a whole lot cheaper than starting a war" (August 2005). Robertson is well-known for hatred, violence, and immorality. In October 2003, he exclaimed, "Maybe we need a very small nuke thrown off on Foggy Bottom (State Department) to shake things up."

The definition of a Christian is as follows: "One who believes, or professes to believe in Jesus Christ, and the truth as taught by Him; especially, one who’s inward and outward life is conformed to the doctrines of Christ." The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch (Acts 11:26).

Jesus said to his followers to enlist disciples by teaching them to follow what he had commanded. Jesus informed them to do this before his crucifixion. Consequently, a follower of Jesus {Christian) only involved abiding by Jesus’ teachings. Jesus’ teachings involved two commandments: "LOVE GOD, AND LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." Jesus stated that this was the whole of God’s commands.

Unlike Jesus who never called for the assasination of any Roman leader nor violence and/or murder for any reason, Robertson is more kin to the Devil and his violent and murderous ways.

by Christian Gatsby

George Bush and most Americans proclaim loudly and consistently that they are "Christians."

On January 4th, another US plane bombed the wrong target injuring and killing civilians. This time six innocent Iraqi were murdered and three others, including a small child was wounded. The U.S. military statement on the bombing was that the bomb had "...successful effects against insurgents." Where was the apology and condolences to the family for this outrageous tragedy?

Bush and his staff also show little remorse on innocent Iraqi civilian deaths. Regarding the January 4th military mistake, the White House issued the following, "...the military goes out of the way to avoid civilian casualties." Bush very rarely comments on the over 30,000 innocent Iraqi deaths.

Bush, who trumpets his Christianity and morals continuously, is a hypocrite. Why doesn't he show more remorse for the murdered, innocent Iraqis?

A Christian is: "One who believes, or professes to believe in Jesus Christ, and the truth as taught by Him; especially, one whose inward and outward life is conformed to the doctrines of Christ." The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch (Acts 11:26).

Jesus’ teachings involved two commandments: "LOVE GOD, AND LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." Jesus stated that this was the whole of God’s commands. Jesus advocated peace.

Bush, who advocates violence and death, needs to learn the true definition of a Christian and abide by Jesus' command of love and peace.

BY Christian Gatsby