Three Catch Phrases Commonly Said by Loyal Bushies

As the 2008 Presidential Primaries are heating up, it has become noticeable that republican contenders are not standing in line to seek the title of the 'establishment candidate.' McCain's war policy promises have branded him the first establishment-associated guinea pig, and the result has been that his approval ratings have dropped perhaps past the point of no return. The remaining candidates appear to be listening to their advisors and subsequently figuring out ways to be pro-America while at the same time not aligning themselves with George W. Bush and his alarmingly low approval rating.

However, there still exist Bushies, i.e., those who defend the bulk of Bush's past decisions, agree with his reasoning, and wish to see more Bush-like policies implemented in the world. Bushies are now in the minority, although there are still enough of them to have a collective set of talking points. The following list provides what I have noticed to be the top three most frequently-uttered claims made by Bushies.

3. Bush is a man of faith.

This comment is usually made as if to imply that Bush is a man of God, while those who challenge his policies are not. But that is false. Many of those critical of Bush's policies believe in God. Jesse Jackson, for example, believes in God, and so does Al Sharpton. And so does John Kerry. "But wait," a Bushie might point out. "How do you know John Kerry believes in God as much as George Bush does." Well, I have no idea. In fact, whether a man has faith or not is actually nothing I could ever be sure about. I'm surprised that Bushies are not only so sure that Bush has faith, but they are also sure that his opponents don't have as much faith. And many are willing to defend his decisions based on their assuredness on this point.

2. Bush protects us from the Muslim extremists