Farewell "W" !

George W. Bush has Left our nation's capitol! (Picture from John at AmericaBlog)

I had to share my Letter to the Editor of the Memphis Commercial Appeal which I just wrote after the Inauguration of Barack Obama..

The dark cloud of George W. Bush is now lifted from our nation. I can’t remember anything as sad and embarrassing as George W. Bush’s last press conference and farewell speech. Like the 20% of the country who left their mark of approval upon his criminal administration, Bush defended his illegal acts—the illegal invasion of a country which did not attack us and lying about it, the illegal use of torture, and the shredding of the U.S. Constitution he took an oath to defend.

It is sad to read letters from those who still believe Bush’s lies. He did not protect us from terrorism! The incompetence of Bush and Cheney allowed terrorists to attack us. Bush ignored the warnings and Cheney’s terrorism task force never even met before 9/11. The Bush administration was too busy planning their illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq.

Bush has been an embarrassing incompetent President—from Iraq to Katrina and New Orleans he has demonstrated his incompetence to be “Commander in Chief.” I have to wonder about the 20% of you who still have those “W” stickers on your gass-guzzlling SUVs. Do you really have as much contempt for our country, the U.S. Constitution, and international law as your ex- “Commander in Chief”?

I just watched Barack Obama become the 44th President, and Bush flew away. Farewell and good riddance to you Mr. Bush, may you get your just rewards.