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George Bush, the Alcoholic (Pt. 4)

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Posted on Jun 29, 2006

Yahoo! health columnist Patrick Moore continues his five-part series on what he terms President Bush’s “untreated alcoholism.”

  • Today’s update: “Mr. Bush lives by the creed, ‘Stay the Course!’  But that course is disastrous on everything from the environment to health care to education to national security. He is like a drunk who insists on driving even as the passengers in the car scream, ‘Stop!  For God’s sake, stop!’ ”

  • Patrick Moore at Yahoo!:

    In the United States, we celebrate strength above all else.  But what really defines strength?  If George Bush were to treat his alcoholism, I suspect that his swaggering persona would fade away, forgotten and forgiven as quickly as a defiant child’s naughtiness. I believe Mr. Bush, like many alcoholics full of bravado, is terrified inside and very much alone.  Without having the core of integrity that comes from embracing principles like Humility, Willingness, and Forgiveness, Mr. Bush continues to suffer, as does our country and, indeed, the world.

    Humility - If arrogance is the hallmark of an untreated alcoholic, humility is the indicator of recovery.  Humility could transform George Bush’s life and his ability to effectively govern.  Imagine, for example, how different America’s relationship to the United Nations and our allies would be if the U.S. were known for humility rather than aggression and bullying. 

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    By hari001, February 23, 2009 at 10:44 pm Link to this comment
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    Hi,
    Thanks for the information.
    Jimmy
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    By Jimmy, February 23, 2009 at 10:42 pm Link to this comment
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    Hi,
    Myself Jimmy from Canada. Thanks for the information. Thanks
    Jimmy

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    By John, December 19, 2006 at 3:16 pm Link to this comment
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    George Bush is a former drunk who got religion.  Like so many ignornant Fundamentalists, he thinks that all he has to do is shout “Jesus is Lord” and thump his Bible and go on living for himself.  He and the others like him are a disgrace to the true Christian religion.

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    By Al, June 30, 2006 at 12:29 pm Link to this comment
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    This series was excellent. I agree with everything said about George Bush.  I have not had a drink or drug in more than 20 years, and I continue to be active in a 12 step program and carry the message of Hope to other alcoholics. Had I not submitted my will to a higher authority, I would not have found the happiness that I have today.

    When I asked my 12 step sponsor 19 years ago if I was required to believe in God and what was it that I needed to know, he replied “The only thing you need to know or believe about God is that you ain’t Him.” And today I still believe that.

    Somehow, I believe George Bush has not come to grips with that belief.
    Al C.

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