become president http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for become president Copyright 2008 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:21:04 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/become+president President Bush Videos - Great Entertainment For All Parties http://www.artwoo.com/article/president-bush-videos-great-entertainment-for-all-parties http://www.artwoo.com/article/president-bush-videos-great-entertainment-for-all-parties#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:27:10 +0000 president bushbush saysyoutubefool me once shame on yougooglepresident bushs speechspoofs http://www.artwoo.com/article/president-bush-videos-great-entertainment-for-all-parties YouTube.com" >http://YouTube.com. Why didn't I think of the concept of putting up a web site where people can post their own videos? This type of web site is such an easy idea, but many people overlooked the popularity that such a web site could bring. However now that bought http://YouTube.com for 1.65 billion dollars in stocks, everyone is trying their hand at cashing in on this huge market. Most of these web sites are trying to cash in by posting videos that are funny, or on everyday activities. I think some of the funniest videos on the internet today are videos about . These videos range from actual film footage, to footage that has been modified, to spoofs that poke fun at President Bush.

The actual film footage of President Bush is hilarious, because we all know that he is not one of the best public speakers around. He is always saying the wrong thing, or getting his words twisted in a way that he did not intend. One of my favorite videos of this type of footage is when President something like, , fool me twice, I never get fooled again. I have also seen other footage of President Bush that was modified in a way to make him seem even funnier than he already was. When I think of these types of videos one comes to mind first, the video that slows down President Bush's speech so that it sounds like he is drunk. This video is hilarious and has made many appearances on different late night talk shows. The final types of video are spoofs that poke fun at President Bush. An example of this type of video I have seen is one that has a look-alike comedian standing on stage doing his own rendition of President Bush's State of the Union Address. This is probably my favorite video, because the comedian is making up new words, forgetting what he was talking about, and other common things that President Bush has been known to do. If you have a little free time and you want to get a good laugh, then just search for President Bush videos online and you will have a wonderful time. Check out our Funny and Stupid Videos and our President Bush Video Clips at http://www.geckotales.com/videos.htm ]]> Trivia Questions And Answers: U.s. Presidential Details http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-us-presidential-details http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-us-presidential-details#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:20:02 +0000 president william taftpresident grover clevelandheaviest president29th president27th president24th president22nd president http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-us-presidential-details
A. 12 inches B. 10 inches C. 8 inches D. 6 inches

A. 12 inches TOPICS: The tallest president was Abraham Lincoln at 6'4" and at 5'4", James Madison was the shortest.

2. Who was the ?

A. Theodore Roosevelt B. William Taft C. William Clinton D. Ulysses Grant

B. William Taft TOPICS: The 27th weighed in at 340 pounds or more

3. How many presidents were born in a log cabin?

A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7

D. 7 TOPICS: James A. Garfield, the 20th President, was the last of seven presidents to be born in a log cabin.

4. How many presidents also served as vice presidents?

A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16

C. 14 TOPICS: Fourteen Presidents served as vice presidents: J. Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Tyler, Fillmore, A. Johnson, Arthur, T. Roosevelt, Coolidge, Truman, Nixon, L. Johnson, Ford, and George H.W. Bush. Vice Presidents were originally the presidential candidates receiving the second-largest number of electoral votes. The Twelfth Amendment, passed in 1804, changed the system so that the electoral college voted separately for president and vice president. The presidential candidate, however, gradually gained power over the nominating convention to choose his own running mate.

5. Which president was not only the first married at the White House but also the first president to have a child born in the White House?

A. Rutherford Hayes B. Chester Arthur C. Grover Cleveland D. Benjamin Harrison

C. Grover Cleveland TOPICS: As the , Grover Cleveland was the only president married in a ceremony at the White House; the ceremony was held June 2, 1886. As the , he was the first president to have a child born in the White House; his daughter Esther in 1895.

6. Which president had the largest feet?

A. George Washington B. Abraham Lincoln C. William Taft D. Warren Harding

D. Warren Harding TOPICS: Warren G. Harding, the , had the largest feet of any president. He wore size 14 shoes.

7. When did it become law to limit presidential service to two terms?

A. 1776 B. 1802 C. 1939 D. 1951

D. 1951 TOPICS: Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only American president to serve for four terms. After FDR, the 22nd Amendment ratified in 1951, limited the presidential office to two terms. [No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.]

8. How many presidents are portrayed on U.S. currency?

A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 16

C. 12 TOPICS: Lincoln, Jefferson, F. Roosevelt, Washington, Kennedy, and Eisenhower are portrayed on U.S. coins. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Jackson, Grant, McKinley, Cleveland, Madison, and Wilson are portrayed on U.S. paper currency. Deanna Mascle shares more Free Trivia Questions And Answers and Free Online Trivia Games at http://officialtrivia.com ]]> Bush Meets Maliki. May Trade Jobs. http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-meets-maliki-may-trade-jobs http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-meets-maliki-may-trade-jobs#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2006 08:27:18 +0000 president bushgeorge bushmalikijob exchangeprime ministerchideguess http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-meets-maliki-may-trade-jobs President Bush made a secret trip to Iraq to meet with Iraqi Nouri al- to assure him that the U. S. will continue to support efforts to stabilize and rebuild Iraq. Mr. Maliki thanked him and assured him that he would do everything to increase President Bush's approval ratings. After further discussions, the two leaders agreed that the best way to accomplish both goals may be to exchange jobs.

President Bush stated, "I'm very involved in the U. S. involvement in Iraq, but I understand not all Americans believe we can win here. Since I know we can win, I may decide that the best way to achieve the goal is to take Prime Minister al-Maliki's job. If I go ahead with the switch, I expect to be addressed as Iraqi Prime Minster ."

The Iraqi Prime Minister added, "And then you can address me as American President Nouri al-Maliki. I know this proposed will come as a big surprise to many Americans, but President Bush and I have discussed how this might be a way to give America a President with higher approval ratings. I know the language will be a bit of a handicap for both of us, but I've been listening to Mr. Bush, and I think my mistakes in English are not that much more bad than the ones he makes."

They went on to each other, with Mr. Bush saying, "If we do make the switch, I I'll be addressing the Iraqi Parliament, and I suspect they'll be a lot friendlier than Democrats."

Mr. Maliki responded, "Then I would board your helicopter to take me Baghdad International Airport, so I can fly to Washington and get started in my new job as President of the United States.

"Do I have to become a Muslim?" Bush asked Miliki. "I'm not sure my constituency back in the US would approve."

"Maybe it will go better for me as the President if I become a Protestant," Maliki replied. "But I'm not sure how that would go over with my constituency, either."

While many Americans were uncertain about the proposed switch, they were willing to adopt a wait and see attitude.

As one American commented, "Look, if the former Iraqi Prime Minister does a good job as the President of the United States, I'm OK with that. In fact, I'll vote to reelect him in 2008. I just need certain assurances, like seeing him say The Pledge of Allegiance." Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway and has written comedy for TV. Critics have called his writing ""delightfully funny" and "witty" with "good, genuine laughs." ]]> Interesting Facts And U.S. Presidential Details http://www.artwoo.com/article/interesting-facts-and-us-presidential-details http://www.artwoo.com/article/interesting-facts-and-us-presidential-details#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:19:59 +0000 43rd president24th presidentronald reaganformer presidenttheodore rooseveltpresident of the united statescalvin coolidge http://www.artwoo.com/article/interesting-facts-and-us-presidential-details 43rd president. How many presidents have there been?

A. 41 B. 42 C. 43 D. 44

B. 42 TOPICS: There have only been 42 presidents. Grover Cleveland was elected for two nonconsecutive terms and is counted twice as the 22nd and .

2. Who was the oldest man to ever hold office as president?

A. George Washington B. Woodrow Wilson C. Dwight Eisenhower D.

D. Ronald Reagan TOPICS: By the end of his presidency in 1988, a few months before his 78th birthday, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man to ever hold the office of the . He was also the oldest man elected at the age of 69 when he was elected to his first term.

3. Which president was the first to live in the White House?

A. George Washington B. John Adams C. Thomas Jefferson D. James Madison

B. John Adams TOPICS: John Adams, the second President, was the first president to reside in the White House, moving in November 1800 while the paint was still wet. When Adams and his family moved to Washington to live in the White House, they got lost in the woods north of the city for several hours.

4. The U.S. Forest Service was created by this President?

A. James Garfield B. C. Harry Truman D. Ronald Reagan

B. Theodore Roosevelt TOPICS: Theodore Roosevelt was a great outdoors man who loved nature and wanted to preserve it for generations to come. He created the U.S. Forest Service so the land would be protected.

5. Which president had an electronic horse installed in the White House?

A. Ulysses Grant B. Theodore Roosevelt C. D. George W. Bush

C. Calvin Coolidge TOPICS: Calvin Coolidge had an electronic horse installed in the White House which he rode almost every day.

6. Who was the oldest living ?

A. William Taft B. Woodrow Wilson C. Gerald Ford D. Ronald Reagan

C. Gerald Ford TOPICS: Gerald Ford was the oldest living former president. He was born on July 14, 1913, and died on Dec. 27, 2006, at age 93. The second oldest was Ronald Reagan, who also lived to be 93 years.

7. Who was the only bachelor president?

A. James Polk B. James Monroe C. James Buchanan D. James Madison

C. James Buchanan TOPICS: James Buchanan, the 15th president, was the only president never to marry. The White House hostess was his niece, Harriet Lane. In 1819, Buchanan became engaged to Ann Coleman. A misunderstanding took place and their engagement was broken. A short time later, Ann died. Buchanan vowed he would never marry.



8. Who established the first national park?

A. Thomas Jefferson B. Ulysses Grant C. Theodore Roosevelt D. John Kennedy

B. Ulysses Grant TOPICS: The 18th president Ulysses S. Grant established Yellowstone as the nation's first national park on March 1, 1872. Deanna Mascle shares more Free Trivia Questions And Answers and Free Online Trivia Games at http://officialtrivia.com ]]> Chavez Bedevils Pres; Rangel To The Rescue http://www.artwoo.com/article/chavez-bedevils-pres-rangel-to-the-rescue http://www.artwoo.com/article/chavez-bedevils-pres-rangel-to-the-rescue#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:27:09 +0000 president bushrepresentative charles rangelhugo chavezamerican peoplepresident chavezjohn boehnerunited nations http://www.artwoo.com/article/chavez-bedevils-pres-rangel-to-the-rescue Hugo Chavez calling "the devil" in a speech at the .

Commendably, , a New York Democrat no less, came forward fittingly irate to say, "I want to please understand that even though many people in the United States are critical of our president, that we resent the fact that he would come to the United States and criticize President Bush."

Even the flamingly critical Reverend Jesse Jackson, while noting the US did attempt a coup of Mr. Chavez, said, "... my appeal to him is get beyond the anger.... I think that he should not be calling President Bush a 'devil.' President Bush should not be calling him 'evil' or calling him a 'tyrant.' We must cease these hostilities.''

Of course, the usual defenders signed in.

Representative of Ohio called Huge Ego a ''power-hungry autocrat'' and his display before the UN ''an embarrassment and an insult to the .''

Chavez, meanwhile, employed the usual tactic of spurious internationals by trying to drive a wedge between the American people and their government, vowing that he's a friend of the American people and, to prove it, he announced he intends to more than double his supply of discounted heating oil to poor Americans.

While some politicians dissented from the oil for appeasement program, Rangel admitted it was effective and expects his district will get even more of the black diplomatic elixir next year. But, remaining on the side of President Bush, he went on to say, ''But you don't come into my country, you don't come into my congressional district, and you don't condemn my president."

Good for you, Chuck.

Yet maybe the most telling thing about Chavez is, most Americans still can't get used to the fact that Venezuela is not a friendly nation. Many had even planned vacations to the sunny country, which is, of course, not all that much farther from the southernmost Antilles.

But we can see those tickets going up in smoke as readily has his oil income from the numerous US corporations that are seeking to power their processes with oil from countries that, while they may never call the President an angel, at least, have the sense to make their money and prudently refrain from pumping venom. Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway. Critics have called his writing "delightfully funny," "witty," with "great humor and ebullience" and "good, genuine laughs." ]]> The History Of The Green Berets http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-the-green-berets http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-the-green-berets#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:32:03 +0000 green beretspecial forcespresident kennedydistinctionkeenbruckerpresident of the united states http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-the-green-berets Special Forces Major Herbert was behind the beginning of the designation in the year 1953. Brucker began the designation which would later be realized by First Lieutenant Roger Pezelle who adopted it for his highly operative A-Team called the Operational Detachment FA-32. Rapidly, this little green beret would be seen on the members of the special forces units whenever these soldiers went out into the field. However, the US Army was not on making the green beret an authorized entity at that time.

Fort Bragg and changed all of that when in 1961; The encouraged the General at the time, General Yarborough to inform all of the special forces to wear their green berets to the event. At the event, President Kennedy delivered a speech whereby he made the green beret a "mark of in the trying times ahead." The Green Berets became a very real distinction of excellence among special forces at that very moment.

Every November 22nd, the date of the assassination of Kennedy, several of the green berets travel to his graveside and pay tribute to the man, the President that enabled this group of very special forces to earn the green beret distinction. The men honor President Kennedy by placing a wreath and a green beret on his tomb. If Kennedy were alive today, they would still honor him for making such a profound difference in the way the special forces are perceived by people all around the world.

Green Berets today are considered to be in a very elite group of special soldiers. They are highly skilled and trained in areas some soldiers would never be interested in pursuing. They are the "cut above" the rest in a group of like young soldiers who can endure the toughest of conditions and succeed. These soldiers are self-reliant in the most difficult of situations and they are highly regarded in the field.

President Kennedy enabled this group of soldiers the ability to stand out in a crowd of soldiers. And while doing so, the irony was ever-present. Kennedy allowed a group of young men to excel in doing what they were born to do which was lead in combat. And of course, President Kennedy was born to lead the United States. The history of the green berets holds a lot of irony in their historic beginning. Peter Vermeeren is the owner and webmaster of: http://www.machine-and-tool.com - http://www.airsoft-got.es- http://www.kamikaze-portal.com ]]> A Classic Toy For The Ages http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-classic-toy-for-the-ages http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-classic-toy-for-the-ages#comments Tue, 09 May 2006 00:32:04 +0000 teddy bearbear cubbaby bearblack beartargetteddy bearstheodore roosevelt http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-classic-toy-for-the-ages Teddy Bear. Let's explore this unique story of this classic toy and a piece of American heritage.

It was November 1902 and our president at the time, went on a hunting excursion to Mississippi. The trip was business and pleasure: He was there to try to settle a boundary dispute between Mississippi and Louisiana and a hunting excursion for the president, who loved the sport.

But on that particular day, the hunt did not go as planned as President Roosevelt could not find a suitable to his liking. However, his staff, in an effort to accommodate him, somehow managed to capture a Louisiana black for him to shoot and tied it to a tree. The thought of shooting a tied to a tree did not seem sporting to the accomplished outdoorsman and he refused, instead sparing the life of the cub and setting it free.

Mr. Clifford Berryman, a famous political cartoonist for the Washington Star at the time, drew a cartoon titled, "Drawing The Line In Mississippi", depicting the President letting the bear live, and using the story as a metaphor as for how the president dealt with the boundary dispute.

The cartoon also showed the President with his rifle and his back turned on the cute, cowering, baby bear. This gave Brooklyn toy store owner, Morris Michtom the inspiration for a display for his shop.

He placed a copy of the newspaper cartoon next to a hand-sewn stuffed bear his wife made in the window of his store. To his surprise, he was inundated with customers eager to buy his stuffed bear!

Michtom quickly requested and received President Theodore Roosevelt's permission to use his name for the stuffed bears that he and his wife were now selling. Thus the "teddy bear" was born, and soon Michtom was producing the bears by the thousands. With the profits from the sales of the Michtom went on to form the Ideal Toy Company.

Teddy bears continue to be best friends to children of all ages all over the world. Their mass appeal will never go out of style and they are a true classic to, albeit, with a little presidential help. Robert Benson operates http://www.ezshoppinghere.com a website devoted to helping shoppers find unique gift ideas in unique places. Look for more artilces about classic toys on the website and shop at over 400 stores and specialty shops. ]]> A Growing Phenomenon: Funny Online Videos http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-growing-phenomenon-funny-online-videos http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-growing-phenomenon-funny-online-videos#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:27:21 +0000 funny videosfunny videopresident bushbush videosexaggeratedefinitelyfamous people http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-growing-phenomenon-funny-online-videos s. They are everywhere now. The day after the State of the Union address, I found about forty web sites that had spoofs of 's speech on them. They were hilarious. My friends and I rolled for days about some of the things on these videos. Many of the funny videos that appear on the web are spoofs on someone, or something famous, but some of these videos are just everyday situations with a funny twist.

President can be found on almost any funny video web site online. Most of these sites have an entire section of President Bush videos for your viewing pleasure. No matter how you feel about Bush, you will find these videos hilarious. For the most part these videos poke fun at President Bush's poor public speaking skills. They always have him making up words like "presidate", and other words similar to that.

If you do not care for funny videos that make fun of celebrities or other , then you might find the videos about everyday situations a little more your speed. I have seen many different funny videos that show an everyday task, like IT helpdesk, but they over the stereotypes in the situation. The IT helpdesk video that I have watched was very funny, because the guy answering the phones was putting the customer on hold every five seconds. Then when the customer was on hold he would complain that the customer was the stupidest person in the world. The helpdesk representative would then get back on the phone and he would be overly nice and patient.

These funny videos online are taking on a life of their own. Many ordinary people have gotten famous by publishing their everyday videos online. You can see people falling out of chairs, slipping on the sidewalk for no reason, and a multitude of other funny situations. If you are ever surfing the Internet and need a good laugh then make sure you search for some funny videos and you will be laughing in no time. Visit our site: Hilarious Video On9now http://www.on9now.com/ ]]> President Searching With A Fine Tooth Comb http://www.artwoo.com/article/president-searching-with-a-fine-tooth-comb http://www.artwoo.com/article/president-searching-with-a-fine-tooth-comb#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:34:52 +0000 republican presidentpresidential electionsbarack obamahillary clintonwoman presidentrough and tumbledemocratic candidate http://www.artwoo.com/article/president-searching-with-a-fine-tooth-comb Presidential elections a matter of global concern.

So will the 2008 elections herald a change in command for the U S of A? Will the Democrats once again take center-stage after losing out in the last two elections? Or will this be yet another victory for the Republican party? Perhaps, that is a question that should be fielded to the American voters... Who will they be voting for?

After the two terms of George Bush, it seems likely that there will be a change in the party at the center. But if this were to be true, who would the likely be? Currently, appears to be the favorite candidate of the Democratic Party. However, she will be getting some decent competition from .

So will the 2008 elections usher in a new era? Will there be a at the helm? Or will a black man enter the White House? Both would be firsts in the history of the American democratic system. But who would win this race?

The charismatic Obama is currently the only African American in the American Senate, and he is only the fifth African American senator in the history of the United States. Sure, he is hugely popular among a vast cross-section of American society, but would he be able to stomach a hard campaign?

Hillary Clinton has been the favorite for the 2008 elections for a long time now. Currently, the likelihood of her getting the candidature is very high. But in the of politics, who knows when the tide might turn, and in whose favor.

Perhaps it is time that one of the greatest democracies of the world and the current superpower, made a deviation from the usual President type -- a white male. Both, women and African-Americans have made their presence felt in the society and political system of the great nation. It is time that a new attitude is allowed to pervade the White House.

Who will it be? Who will the American nation vote for? Let us just wait and watch. If you are interested in Barack Obama, Ajeet Khurana recommends visiting Barack Obama at http://www.barackobamaismyhomeboy.com/ Barack Obama T-shirts at http://www.barackobamaismyhomeboy.com/ and Barak Obama at http://www.barackobamaismyhomeboy.com/ ]]> Cyprus President Warns Of 'Chasing Illusions' http://www.artwoo.com/article/cyprus-president-warns-of-chasing-illusions http://www.artwoo.com/article/cyprus-president-warns-of-chasing-illusions#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:22:22 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/article/cyprus-president-warns-of-chasing-illusions A row broke out in Cyprus this week between church and state. President Christiofias, who has led the Greek Cypriots since February of this year, was publicly criticised by the Bishop of Paphos Georgios, who was speaking on behalf of Archbishop Chrystostomos, over his progressive attitude to the Cyprus Problem and his well known desire for reunification between the two sides.

The churchmen complained that the problem was no longer viewed in the terms of invasion and occupation but instead in the terms of inequality between two separate communities. The Archbishop, who's comments have come at a time when the mood toward reunification is moving from pessimism toward optimism, went on to raise serious concerns over the notion of the rotating presidency that Christiofias's government have placed as a possibility for post-reunification politics.

Speaking at the annual conference of overseas Cypriots, which took place earlier this week at the Hilton Hotel, Nicosia, Georgios, on behalf of the Archbishop who, though absent, instructed him what to write, said that the Greek Cypriots had been overwhelmed with defeatism.

"Our positions have steadily converged towards those of the Turkish side, which has not budged at all," he said, "Unfortunately, it seems we [Greek] Cypriots have become desensitised."

Georgios colourfully described the recent crossing of Turkish Cypriots at Tilyria as "a passage of Attilla [a reference to Attilla the hun, also known as the Scourge of God, the invader remembered by many as the epitome of evil]."

Christiofias, the political left winger, hit back at the man of the cloth at the same event. He reiterated the point that he has made before; that Cyprus is not a theocracy, and that it is a secular state that owes as much to the London and Zurich agreements as it does any organised religion.

The President smacked down the Archbishop's remarks, saying that, "It is patriotic slogans that have led us to near-disaster. If these slogans persist, in the name of religion and of cultural heritage, then total catastrophe shall come about." The President, who has arranged direct negotiations with his Turkish Cypriot counterpart to begin in September,warned about the dangers of "chasing illusions."

The President went on to personally attack Chrysostomos, who, two years ago won the vote for Archbishop despite having far fewer votes than the other candidates. Christiofias said that "The President has been elected by the people, with a 53% vote, and not with 8% nor 10%."

The Archbishop has been known for his outspoken views on the Cyprus Problem. During the most recent elections he sided first with the five year incumbent, nationalist Tassos Papadopoulos and then, in the run off caused by the close first round of voting, with Christiofias's rival Ioannis Kasoulides. During Papadopoulos's Presidency the Archbishop was a vocal lobbyist against the Annan plan -- a plan which was widely viewed as holding the best chance to reunification in recent times.

The conflict between the Archbishop and the President is the result of the first serious, feasible move toward reunification in the years since the Annan plan. What it shows is that this September's meetings, whilst they might not be welcomed by everyone, are going to, one way or another, take Cyprus a step closer toward reunification.Want to read more about property investments in North Cyprus]]> Cyprus President Warns of 'Chasing Illusions' http://www.artwoo.com/article/cyprus-president-warns-of-chasing-illusions http://www.artwoo.com/article/cyprus-president-warns-of-chasing-illusions#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:22:23 +0000 greek cypriotsturkish cypriotsscourge of godprogressive attitudecyprus problemman of the clothdefeatism http://www.artwoo.com/article/cyprus-president-warns-of-chasing-illusions Greek Cypriots since February of this year, was publicly criticised by the Bishop of Paphos Georgios, who was speaking on behalf of Archbishop Chrystostomos, over his to the and his well known desire for reunification between the two sides.

The churchmen complained that the problem was no longer viewed in the terms of invasion and occupation but instead in the terms of inequality between two separate communities. The Archbishop, who's comments have come at a time when the mood toward reunification is moving from pessimism toward optimism, went on to raise serious concerns over the notion of the rotating presidency that Christiofias's government have placed as a possibility for post-reunification politics.

Speaking at the annual conference of overseas Cypriots, which took place earlier this week at the Hilton Hotel, Nicosia, Georgios, on behalf of the Archbishop who, though absent, instructed him what to write, said that the Greek Cypriots had been overwhelmed with .

"Our positions have steadily converged towards those of the Turkish side, which has not budged at all," he said, "Unfortunately, it seems we [Greek] Cypriots have become desensitised."

Georgios colourfully described the recent crossing of at Tilyria as "a passage of Attilla [a reference to Attilla the hun, also known as the , the invader remembered by many as the epitome of evil]."

Christiofias, the political left winger, hit back at the at the same event. He reiterated the point that he has made before; that Cyprus is not a theocracy, and that it is a secular state that owes as much to the London and Zurich agreements as it does any organised religion.

The President smacked down the Archbishop's remarks, saying that, "It is patriotic slogans that have led us to near-disaster. If these slogans persist, in the name of religion and of cultural heritage, then total catastrophe shall come about." The President, who has arranged direct negotiations with his Turkish Cypriot counterpart to begin in September,warned about the dangers of "chasing illusions."

The President went on to personally attack Chrysostomos, who, two years ago won the vote for Archbishop despite having far fewer votes than the other candidates. Christiofias said that "The President has been elected by the people, with a 53% vote, and not with 8% nor 10%."

The Archbishop has been known for his outspoken views on the Cyprus Problem. During the most recent elections he sided first with the five year incumbent, nationalist Tassos Papadopoulos and then, in the run off caused by the close first round of voting, with Christiofias's rival Ioannis Kasoulides. During Papadopoulos's Presidency the Archbishop was a vocal lobbyist against the Annan plan -- a plan which was widely viewed as holding the best chance to reunification in recent times.

The conflict between the Archbishop and the President is the result of the first serious, feasible move toward reunification in the years since the Annan plan. What it shows is that this September's meetings, whilst they might not be welcomed by everyone, are going to, one way or another, take Cyprus a step closer toward reunification.Matt Gammie writes for Meridies Homes]]> Leadership - Leading Through Example http://www.artwoo.com/article/leadership-leading-through-example http://www.artwoo.com/article/leadership-leading-through-example#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:27:02 +0000 college presidentceospiritleading the waybottom of the hillthemselfmeant to say http://www.artwoo.com/article/leadership-leading-through-example spirit behind what the leader is trying to accomplish. Not following the spirit behind a rule can result in a very large loss in efficiency.

There was a of a large company that was having a problem with parking. He told everyone they needed to park in a lower lot to give customers more space to park. By parking in his old spot, employees saw that he was following a different standard. While they followed the letter of the law, they didn't follow the concept behind what the CEO was trying to say about putting the customer first.

In a similar situation the president of a large university had a parking space near the building where she worked. Students had to park at the and ride a bus to the campus. Several times a week, students found that they were riding on the bus with the because she wanted to park where the students were parking so she could make sure she understood how they had to park and get to school.

Students had a great deal of respect for the college president because she was following her own rules even though she didn't have to. The students felt like she valued them and as a result put a great deal of effort into helping the university succeed.

When you are able to lead through example, you show people the way to act and think. Showing people is much better than telling them. When you tell someone they will only understand a small percentage of what you said. When you show them they will understand not only what you , but the intent behind what you would have said. When people see you they can put their entire effort behind your intention and not feel like they have to reserve part of because you are trying to take advantage of them. Leadership501 is a website with resources for leaders and people in management positions. Please visit http://www.leadership501.com to learn more about how to challenge and organization to grow. ]]> War And Justification http://www.artwoo.com/article/war-and-justification http://www.artwoo.com/article/war-and-justification#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:20:00 +0000 impeachment of president bushvice president dick cheneygeorge herbert walker bushiraq sanctionsgeorge herbert walkerconflict in the middle eastdick cheney http://www.artwoo.com/article/war-and-justification Bush executed air strikes in the fall in an attempt to liberate Kuwait from an invasion by Iraq. Sanctions were initially tried, but when Iraq refused compliance military efforts were used. By March of 1991 troops were being pulled from the Gulf region as objectives were thought to have been reached.

In 2003 George W. Bush had taken the oath of President and had been in the White House for most of his first term. The Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had not been in compliance with United Nations policy for inspections and American Intelligence had concluded that there were weapons of mass destruction on Iraqi soil.

One by one fugitive Iraqi leaders were placed in custody and a coalition of forces worked to liberate Iraq from the grip of what had been described as an `oppressive regime'.

American forces worked with Iraqi citizens to develop a police force. Elections were held, yet two issues stood between the start of the war and a graceful exit. The issues were that no specific weapons of mass destruction were located and suicide bombers made if very difficult to ensure a modicum of stability in the newly liberated country.

A broad contingent of prominent Americans sought the , while there were similar impeachment requests for . The charges against the President and Vice-President stemmed from the war in Iraq.

There are those that have felt that the role of America should have involved ongoing sanctions and diplomacy in the midst of the , but there were also a number of war supporters who felt there was enough justification to proceed with the war.

Many of those who supported the President felt that if we did not take action the war might come to American soil. This thought was obviously related to the September 11th attack directed by Osama bin Laden of Afghanistan. Nearly 3,000 Americans were killed as a result of a terrorist attack using hijacked aircraft as instruments of terror. Intellegence indicated a likely link between bin Laden and Hussein.

While some thought that this new threat made the liberation of Iraq something that must be achieved others simply viewed the invasion as misguided at best and unwinnable at worst.

Conflicting reports were fodder for water cooler discussions. News reports pointed to losses and low morale among the troops. However, email reports from soldiers often pointed to what they felt were successes in the gulf.

At the fifth anniversary of the occupation of Iraq the controversy surrounding the world's involvment in this country remains clouded by what the President and his advisors may or may not have known about Iraq prior to the start of the war.

Some who survived Viet Nam conisdered a victory in Iraq to be as unachievable as the war they fought in the 1960's and 1970's. Others have consitently viewed the threat in Iraq to have been strong enough to merit long-term attention.

Was the war in Iraq justified? If so, is there a meaningful exit strategy? If not then who is to blame for leading America into a costly war that resulted in significant additional loss of life among American soldiers? Discuss all of life's Controversial Issues at ControversialForums at: http://www.controversialforums.com/ ]]> Tony Blair To Resign As British Pm; May Run For Us Vice President http://www.artwoo.com/article/tony-blair-to-resign-as-british-pm-may-run-for-us-vice-president http://www.artwoo.com/article/tony-blair-to-resign-as-british-pm-may-run-for-us-vice-president#comments Sat, 16 Sep 2006 16:27:09 +0000 tony blairarnold schwartzennegerprime minister of englandbritish parliamentlabor partyblairsperformance http://www.artwoo.com/article/tony-blair-to-resign-as-british-pm-may-run-for-us-vice-president Tony Blair announced that he will step down as within a year and give up leadership of the , which has been increasingly upset with his and approval ratings. What Mr. Blair did not announce is that he is just plain fed up with not being properly appreciated by his own party and nation, and he has conducted a secret poll of his popularity in the US.

Dismayed, he discovered that his approval rating is higher than President Bush's and even higher than Hillary Clinton's and Rudy Giuliani's, the two leading American candidates for the next presidential election.

Aware, however, that a person born outside of the US cannot become president, at least, until supporters of are able to change the law, he has decided that he will be quite happy to run for vice president.

Furthermore, a confidential document, aka his notepad, reveals that he doesn't care much which party invites him to run. He feels he would be a great asset to either the Democratic or Republican ticket.

When his plans for office in the US were leaked, the , a surprisingly raucous assembly for the government of a nation which has, it maintains, been civilized for some time, erupted with chants of "Unfair Blair!"

His likely successor as Prime Minister and head of the Labor Party, Gordon Brown, is evidently still a bit of a fan. "I commend Tony," he said. "Do the idiots in Parliament actually think a relatively youthful and extraordinarily capable man like Tony is supposed to just slink off into a malcontent retirement in a land that, for one inept perception or another, seems disenchanted with his performance. If I were as popular in America as he is, I might run for office there myself."

Democrats and Republicans, surprised by the news, immediately launched polls to see how Mr. Blair's presence on their slates might influence the vote.

President Bush, a staunch ally of Blair's in the war on terror, said, "I welcome Tony's participation in American politics, but I insist that, if he's going to run, he does so as a Republican. I didn't help make him popular in this country to see him turn up as a Democrat."

Senator Edward Kennedy commented, "If Mr. Blair's presence on the Democratic ticket helps get a Democrat elected to the White House, I'm all for it. In fact, I invite him to come and live in my home state of Massachusetts. Then we can have a VP who hails from there. So let me just say, Tony, while you left England behind, you're welcome in New England." Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway. Critics have called his writing "delightfully funny," "witty," with "great humor and ebullience" and "good, genuine laughs." ]]> Dick Cheney Enrolls At Dale Carnegie; Updates http://www.artwoo.com/article/dick-cheney-enrolls-at-dale-carnegie-updates http://www.artwoo.com/article/dick-cheney-enrolls-at-dale-carnegie-updates#comments Mon, 22 May 2006 12:32:06 +0000 vice president cheneydale carnegiehonest peoplerussian president putinfortunatelytenuouscardiovascular system http://www.artwoo.com/article/dick-cheney-enrolls-at-dale-carnegie-updates Vice President Cheney, upon his return from a visit to former Soviet Bloc nations, during which he criticized in unusually direct, if correct, terms, found himself suffering from shortness of breath. Hesitant about consulting a doctor immediately, he performed a self-diagnosis and realized that his condition was due primarily to putting his foot in his mouth with alarming frequency.

Knowing the disposition of his , he determined to remedy his verbal dereliction and signed up for a course at , where he expected to learn How To Win Friends And Influence People.

At his first class, however, he found himself unable to listen calmly to his lecturer and began to dispute with him. Taken aback, the professor explained that his statements were not based on his own beliefs but consisted entirely of the time-honored teachings of Dale Carnegie.

The Vice President was not assuaged, and announced, "You're just not living in the real world. Let me show you how it really is."

With that, he ambled to the blackboard and began to revise the statements the teacher had written there. , a member of our staff, who always accompanies the Vice President when he thinks a story may be in the making, had accompanied him.

Here are selections from his notes on Mr. Cheney's revisions of Carnegie's teachings. For ease of comparison, we present the original Carnegie categories and principles, immediately followed by the Cheney update.

1. Fundamental Techniques in Handling People

Carnegie: Don't criticize, condemn, or complain.

Cheney: Easy fix. Just erase the word "Don't."

Carnegie: Give honest and sincere appreciation.

Cheney: Another easy fix. Let's add back the word "Don't."

2. Ways To Make People Like You

Carnegie: Smile.

Cheney: hardly ever smile; hypocrites do.

Carnegie: Make the other person feel important -- and do it sincerely.

Cheney: What other person? I'm the most important person in the room, even when I'm talking to the President.

3. Win People To Your Way Of Thinking

Carnegie: Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."

Cheney: Why? Since I'm the Vice President, the other person is always wrong.

Carnegie: Begin in a friendly way.

Cheney: Again, why -- when you're about to tell the person something that's not friendly?

Carnegie: Get the other person saying "yes, yes," immediately.

Cheney: Here we agree.

Carnegie: Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view.

Cheney: What for, if he's wrong to begin with?

Carnegie: Throw down a challenge.

Cheney: Now we're talking.

4. Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment

Carnegie: Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.

Cheney: Mind if I just erase the first syllable of the last word?

Carnegie: Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.

Cheney: If I made mistakes, I wouldn't be the Vice President.

Carnegie: Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.

Cheney: OK, that's why I'm here. Tell me how. Then maybe I can relax.

The teacher, gasping from his own shortness of breath, uttered, "I have no idea."

"Then, if you don't mind, I'll excuse myself. As a Vice Presidential courtesy, I won't charge for the updates." Tom Attea, creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway and has written comedy for TV. Critics have called his writing ""delightfully funny" and "witty" with "good, genuine laughs." ]]> Bi-Party Tickets Totally Senseless http://www.artwoo.com/article/bi-party-tickets-totally-senseless http://www.artwoo.com/article/bi-party-tickets-totally-senseless#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:43:22 +0000 senator jim webbbarack obamaparty loyalistsvice president fromrepublican statesvirginia webbabraham lincoln http://www.artwoo.com/article/bi-party-tickets-totally-senseless
was the last president to choose a the other party, when he ran for re-election in 1864. But Lincoln didn't run as a Republican. He ran on a fusion ticket, the National Union Party, comprised of Republicans, northern Democrats and southern Democrats who opposed the Confederacy. Lincoln's vice president, and eventual successor, Andrew Johnson was the military governor of Tennessee. He was later impeached, and the National Union Party was soon dissolved. But there is a lesson to be learned: if something happens to the president, and you have a vice president from the other party, you might inadvertently hand the responsibility of governing to your opponents.

That's why it makes no sense for either party to select a vice presidential candidate that their rank and file will not accept, not to mention it is an insult to -- quite often fine candidates -- who want to be Vice President. It doesn't say much for party leadership when they believe that their best chance of winning is to persuade someone to jump ship. It also shows that the party may lack strong candidates who appeal to an important voting bloc, for instance pro-choice or pro-life, pro-military or anti-war, that could mean electoral victory.

Of the two major party candidates, has the greater problem finding a running mate; he needs a Democrat with strong foreign policy credentials who can also win , as opposed to a Republican who will come under fire from his own party. Two such senators come to mind: Bill Nelson of Florida and of Virginia.

Webb, an acclaimed author and former Navy Secretary under Ronald Reagan is the better known of the two, though he is only a first-term senator. He is the primary sponsor for new G.I Bill and a pragmatic voice on military policy and criminal justice. Nelson, a member of the Senate Armed Services, Budget, Commerce, Foreign Relations, and Intelligence committees, was re-elected in 2006 in a landslide, with 60 percent of the popular vote. He is the most powerful Democrat in a pivotal and largely Republican state. Either man would unify Democratic voters better than a Republican defector. Between Nelson and Webb, I'd prefer Nelson, though I like the other man. Nelson has stood the test of re-election and Florida has been the more important battle ground in the last two presidential elections. Bill Clinton won the Sunshine State in 1996, while no Democratic presidential candidate has won Virginia since 1964.

A Democratic president could also appoint Republicans to his cabinet and vice-versa. John F. Kennedy followed that example; he appointed Republicans (C. Douglas Dillon) to serve as Treasury Secretary and Defense Secretary (Robert McNamara). Bill Clinton's last Secretary of Defense (William Cohen) was also a Republican. Even in fiction this happens: in Robin Gerber's novel Eleanor and Ike, Democratic candidate Eleanor Roosevelt proposes that she will name General Dwight Eisenhower as Secretary of Defense and in the West Wing Democratic president Jed Bartlet asks Arnold Vinnick, Republican senator and presidential candidate, to become his Secretary of State (though he refused).

If a President McCain or a President Obama is serious about the politics of inclusion, he should appoint key cabinet members from the opposite party for advice and counsel and to try to create a win-win situation when nothing else will do. The war in Iraq is one good example; we are in this war, like it or not, and it will take wisdom from both parties to develop the diplomatic, humanitarian and military solutions to extract our soldiers from there. We are responsible for the reconstruction of that country. Other areas where we must create bi-partisan win-win solutions are emergency management, Social Security, Medicare, energy independence and health care.

But neither president needs to risk their line of succession to create the wins.Contact Stuart Nachbar at Educated Quest, a blog on education politics, policy and technology or read about his first book, The Sex Ed Chronicle, a novel on education and politics in 1980 New Jersey, at Sex Ed Chronicles.]]> Bush Reveals New Missile Defense; Guides Weapon Back To Launching Pad http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-reveals-new-missile-defense-guides-weapon-back-to-launching-pad http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-reveals-new-missile-defense-guides-weapon-back-to-launching-pad#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:27:06 +0000 missile defense systempresident bushnorth koreaunited states of americamoneypresident reagannorth koreas http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-reveals-new-missile-defense-guides-weapon-back-to-launching-pad North Korea's errant but someday, they hope, long-range Taepodong 2 missile -- a name that, should the nation ever decide to enter the capitalist hustings, doesn't sound like a very promising appellation for a new car.

In the wake of the miscalculated launch of seven missiles by North Korea, including a Taepodong 2, told reporter Larry Wing in an exclusive interview, "We've got a that will defend our country. We don't just shoot down the enemy missile. We guide it back to where it came from. So anybody who launches a missile at the better clear out, because soon it'll be on the way back at them, point first."

The revelation of the innovative missile defense system stunned Mr. Wing. "I thought we were still trying to perfect the star wars system initiated by , where, if we're lucky, we can at least shoot down an enemy missile. But guide it back to the launching pad? This is the first time I've heard of it."

"Well, Larry, as you know, I'm the President, and as such I get to hear about things like this even before a fine and flattering reporter like you does."

"I'll say," Larry Wing commented. "Mind if I ask how it works?"

"I don't have a clue," Bush said, "but the military has assured me that we've got the capability."

"When was work on this new missile defense launched?" Mr. Wing queried.

"Actually, I get all the credit," Bush said.

"How's that?" Mr. Wing asked, startled. "I didn't know you're a missile defense kind of guy."

"I'm not, technically speaking. But I was spending so much in Iraq one of our more reflective missile techs got to thinking, why just blow a missile up in the middle of the air and waste all that explosive power. Think of the money we'd save if we could just turn the payload around and send it back at the enemy. Once he had the idea, I understand he was able to devise the joystick program to guide it in less than five minutes."

"Really? And how reliable is this new system?"

"All I can tell you is, developing missiles is not the way for anymore counties to go. They're wasting their time and, in light of our new missile defense, they're actually, in you think about it, indirectly aiming their missiles smack dab at themselves. Now, that's what I call a deterrent."

"I'll say," Mr. Wing replied. "I wonder how North Korea and Iran will respond to this news?"

"I think they'll take notice," he said. "And anything that makes America safer is something I'm for, especially when it also saves on the cost of TNT or enriched uranium. The only more economical thing I can think of would be to guide the missile to one of our air force bases for a soft landing, so we could just point it back at the enemy for future use. If one of our technical boys figures out a way, I'll get credit for that idea, too, because right now is the first time I thought of it. And you're my witness, right?"

"Yes, sir," Larry agreed. "Wow, with an innovative president like you in the Oval Office, I sleep a lot better at night."

"Thank you. Frankly, I'm awake all night. But I do spend a good deal of time sleeping during the day."

With that, his eyes glazed over and then dropped shut.

"Mr. President?" Wing asked. "Oh, Mr. President?"

But the Pres did not stir.

So Mr. Wing turned to the camera and said, "I guess that's it, folks. I can interview anyone, but even I have a tough time when my guest conks out." Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway and has written comedy for TV. Critics have called his writing ""delightfully funny" and "witty" with "good, genuine laughs." ]]> Effective Persuasion Has Lasting Impact http://www.artwoo.com/article/effective-persuasion-has-lasting-impact http://www.artwoo.com/article/effective-persuasion-has-lasting-impact#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2007 02:27:08 +0000 base of the pyramidvice presidentcoercionresentmentpersuasionrebellionrevenge http://www.artwoo.com/article/effective-persuasion-has-lasting-impact persuasion has lasting impact, but it requires dedicated study and long-term commitment on the part of the persuader.

The qualities listed at the are the most easily and commonly used, but they achieve only temporary results. Such results are temporary because they do not address a person's genuine wants or desires. Persuasion based on the qualities listed at the top of the pyramid is effective whether pressure is perceived or not. Such a method creates lasting results because it taps into and involves a person's true interests. Determining whether you want short or long-term results dictates which area on the pyramid should be the focus of your efforts.

Imagine the CEO of a large corporation calling one of his s to a meeting. At the meeting, the vice president is informed that he must raise $20,000 in employee contributions for a foundation the company is going to sponsor. The CEO is not concerned with the means the vice president uses as long as they result in a check for $20,000. Raising such a sum requires getting $100 from each employee--a daunting endeavor! The vice president considers the various ways he could accomplish this task. It would be both easy and quick to approach the employees using control. He could use physical force or threats to obtain the money. This do-it-or-else mentality would get immediate results. The long-term impact, however, would likely involve , , and . What about ? Surely the employees would provide the requested donation if they were told doing otherwise would negatively affect their next job evaluation. Would this tactic get immediate results? Sure. Again, however, the long-term effects would be resentment, rebellion, and revenge.

The vice president decides control and/or coercion do not provide the best outcomes. Next he considers compliance. If he offered incentives, benefits, or rewards, it would be a win-win situation, right? Suppose each employee who donates $100 gets an extra two weeks of paid vacation. The problem is, once the incentive is gone, compliance will also disappear. He might get the $100 this time, but what about the next time he asks for a donation? This method is still only a temporary fix because the employees will be conditioned to always expect a reward for their compliance.

The vice president next considers cooperation. He could spend time with the employees explaining why this charity is so important and how it would be a great honor for them to participate. He could convince, encourage, or "sell" with logic, emotion, and information to donate to this worthy cause. Now, armed with the tools of effective persuasion, he's onto an approach that will have lasting, positive results. As long as the employees feel he is telling the truth and acting in their best interest, they will be open to his proposal.

Finally, the vice president considers the top form of persuasion: commitment. If he has a great reputation and relationship with his employees, there will be mutual respect, honor, and trust. These conditions will enable the employees to comfortably make out their $100 checks. They know the vice president is a man of honor who would never ask them to do anything that would not be in their best interest. They can commit to him because they feel he is committed to them.

Commitment is the highest ideal of Maximum Influence because its impact is the most permanent and far-reaching. Your reputation as one possessing integrity, honor, trust, and respect will continuously inspire commitment from everyone you seek to persuade. Kurt Mortensen's trademark is Magnetic Persuasion; you should attract customers, just like a magnet attracts metal filings. Claim your success and learn what only the ultra-prosperous know by going to http://prewealth.com/mistakestoavoid and get my free report "10 Mistakes that Cost You Thousands." ]]> What Do You Know About Richard M. Nixon? http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-do-you-know-about-richard-m-nixon http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-do-you-know-about-richard-m-nixon#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:32:06 +0000 richard m nixondemi mooreclass periodsgirlfriend nikkipeace signsdustin hoffmanburt reynolds http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-do-you-know-about-richard-m-nixon
He makes bets with total strangers (women he is attracted to) about trivia topics and names that he intentionally gets wrong. In Elaine's case, upon meeting her, he bets with her that was in STAR WARS...then by the end of the show has moved on to Jerry's girlfriend, Nikki (though the freak doesn't know she's Jerry's girlfriend as he hits on her) what the M stands for in Richard M. Nixon.

There is also the brilliant, campy STRIPTEASE performance of playing Congressman David Dilbeck, who greases himself up with Vaseline to have his way with a token piece of fresh lint from his fantasy girl, Erin Grant (played by ), then is cleaned up and hastened to a stage to speak to a huge group of Christians: as he enters to a standing O he holds both politician hand up in the sign of the V for victory but more looking like the Richard M. Nixon signs of peace. Such are the implications, anyway.

This is the silliest of associations I have with that name, Richard M. Nixon, as I was in high school when the 37th U. S. president was waving his phony and mumbling as if he had marbles in his mouth that he was "not a crook"--both becoming signature marks for the fallen president of the United States.

I recall actual silent periods in Latin class, for instance, when we would de-rail from our declensions and go into grave, oppressive quiet time once the overhead speakers piped the latest news on the infamous Richard M. Nixon, interrupting our "normal" .

Yes, he has been made fun of, has been villanized and glorified equally by left and by right.... He was an iconic president, for numerous reasons, that is. Richard M. Nixon was responsible for issuing policy that brought price control and established SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Richard M. Nixon made electronic spying of the Big Brother of George Orwell's 1984 a reality by spying and bugging (Democrats and others, including his own people) and bringing about his impeachment.

And Richard M. Nixon is, conversely, known as the president who--in a détente with the then USSR and China, ended the miserable Vietnam War. So whatever your associations are with Richard M. Nixon, may they be more accurate than mine were when I was a pot-smoking, Latinate language-struggling, anti-authoritarianistic teen. What do you remember about Richard M. Nixon? http://richardmnixon.info/ ]]> Bush Vetoes Charcoal Grill Bill; Cites Carbon As Fundamental Component Of All Life http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-vetoes-charcoal-grill-bill-cites-carbon-as-fundamental-component-of-all-life http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-vetoes-charcoal-grill-bill-cites-carbon-as-fundamental-component-of-all-life#comments Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:27:06 +0000 george bushcharcoal briquettescharcoal grillcoal burningveto powerfeetlot http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-vetoes-charcoal-grill-bill-cites-carbon-as-fundamental-component-of-all-life George Bush exercised his and expunged the controversial Bill that the Senate and the House, growing wiser about the promise of science, bravely passed -- without, however, enough votes to override his ill-considered flick of the pen. The bill would have allowed federal funding for barbeque research. It was the first veto of his presidency.

Citing the role of carbon, not only in , but as the fundamental component of life, Mr. Bush stated, "You've got to respect carbon. Without it, none of us would be here." He then pointed to himself, and said, "For instance, I wouldn't be here. I owe my life to carbon."

Standing behind him were a number of effervescently grateful families who had been invited to participate in the photo op.

Mr. Bush, smiling broadly, picked up one of the children, and stated, "Same goes for all these families and their wonderful children. Without carbon, they wouldn't be here."

A reporter noted, "I believe that's correct, sir, since carbon is also found in oil, and I'm sure they drove or flew in."

"Oh, s---," Bush exclaimed. "Being the president is a harder than I thought. Don't tell me! In oil, too?"

"Yes, sir, and in coal."

"Well, I'm not a chemist," the President admitted. "So I'll have to look into that. If it's true, I'll have to come out against ."

"What about oil burning?" the reporter pressed.

"That's another question I'll have to ask the experts. We have a lot of those fellows back in the big derrick state. I'll do whatever's necessary. As you know, I have eight vetoes."

"Eight?" the reporter asked.

"Yes, and so far I only exercised one," the President said, and then volunteered, "I'll show you."

With that, he kicked off his shoes and pulled off his socks. Then, with a remarkably simian-like move, he kicked up his and pointed at them.

"See, I have five toes on each foot. That makes four spaces between them, or, if you count both feet, a total of eight spaces. Now, notice how the space between every two toes creates a V. Those are my vetoes. Count 'em. Eight. So I'm ready to do my sacred duty to protect carbon and all its creations." Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway. Critics have called his writing "delightfully funny," "witty," with "great humor and ebullience" and "good, genuine laughs." ]]>