"DovBear" on Bush: February 27, 2006

DovBear:

This is just another variation of Bush's "trust-me" argument, an argument he's made since day one.

David Corn:

...Bush has been running a trust-me presidency since day one.

DovBear:

Enacting tax cuts for the wealthy? Oh, don't worry about the fiscal implications (like the long-term, humongous national debt); everything will work out.

David Corn:

Enacting tax cuts for the wealthy? Oh, don't worry about the fiscal implications (like the long-term, humongous national debt); everything will work out.

DovBear:

Our energy plan? We don't have to tell you which energy industry executives we met with because we know we're doing what's best for the country. Can't you take our word?

David Corn:

Our energy plan? We don't have to tell you which energy industry executives we met with because we know we're doing what's best for the country. Can't you take our word?

DovBear:

The war in Iraq? Our classified intelligence—which we can't show you because it's, eh, classified—says Saddam Hussein has WMDs and is ready to use them? You'll just have to… well, you know.

David Corn:

The war in Iraq? Our classified intelligence—which we can't show you because it's, eh, classified—says Saddam Hussein is up to his evil keister in WMDs. You'll just have to….well, you know.

DovBear:

When oh when will this trust-me routine run out of gas?

David Corn:

Finally, Bush's trust-me routine has run out of gas.

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