Comments on: John McCain and the refuge of the scoundrel http://www.bloggernews.net/117583 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:12:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Rich http://www.bloggernews.net/117583#comment-547479 Rich Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:10:22 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117583#comment-547479 I was sickened with Bush and the GOP for co-opting 911 for political gain, even having the GOP Convention in New York of all places last time. Even Bush's speech used 911 yet again to play on the emotions of the those in attendence at the GOP. Playing on the emotions of our citizens for such a tragic event is slimy politics at best. We need to rid ourselves of scare tactics and move toward uniting our country not driving wedges, especially using 911. I was sickened with Bush and the GOP for co-opting 911 for political gain, even having the GOP Convention in New York of all places last time.

Even Bush’s speech used 911 yet again to play on the emotions of the those in attendence at the GOP.

Playing on the emotions of our citizens for such a tragic event is slimy politics at best.

We need to rid ourselves of scare tactics and move toward uniting our country not driving wedges, especially using 911.

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