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by DesertWind on October 30th, 2007
The highest law in the land, the guarantor of our freedoms, just a "goddam piece of paper." George Bush should be tried for treason.
by Nosey-Steve on October 29th, 2007
And, to the Bush Administration, the Constitution of the United States is little more than toilet paper stained from all the shit that this group of power-mad despots have dumped on the freedoms that “goddamned piece of paper” used to guarantee.
Put aside, for a moment, political affiliation or personal beliefs. It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat, Republican or Independent. It doesn’t matter if you support the invasion or Iraq or not. Despite our differences, the Constitution has stood for two centuries as the defining document of our government, the final source to determine “in the end ” if something is legal or right.
by daiko on October 30th, 2007
Let us start out with the fact that the Constitution is actually written on parchment, not paper. President Bush, go over to Arlington National Cemetery, it's not that far from where you live. Look at those tombstones. By your statement, you have written across each and every one the words, "Died for a goddamned piece of paper."
by kedar on October 29th, 2007
George Walker Bush of Texas has taken the oath of office to become the 43rd President of the United States of America -- As required by the United States Constitution, Bush swore this oath.
No, Mr. President we won’t stop throwing the Constitution in your face -- You put your hand on a Bible and swore to defend that ‘piece of paper’!
I Wonder if Bush thinks the Bible is too just a piece of paper? -- I wonder if he thinks the Bible is a little outdated?
I just hope that people wake up and realize what a poor-excuse-for-a-leader we are in the hands of.
by Watson on October 30th, 2007
Probably Bush forgot the oath he made when he took office: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Someone should tell Bush to quit throwing that Commander-in-Chief bullshit in my face, cause it's just a goddamned title.
by Jodie44 on October 30th, 2007
No, actually I can't. I thought it was an awful thing to say back in November, 2005, when Bush said it. He's apparently felt that way for a long time. This is old news.
http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2005/12/09/bush-constitution-just-a-goddamned-piece-of-paper/
by Oxford on October 30th, 2007
I feel shame, as an American, at such blatant arrogance and disrespect from President Bush.
by Johnny Cache on October 30th, 2007
No, I can't. Looks like we've found the one thing Bush is good at - disrespecting America.
by Grammy Robin on October 30th, 2007
We disrepected America just by electing him to office.
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Okay downrater. Fine, disagree with me, but don't be a coward and take points without giving a reason. By dowrating without a reason, it means nothing.
by 1-800-OPERATOR. on October 31st, 2007
This from the man who twice swore on the Bible he claims to live by that he would "uphold and defend the Constitution." This from the man who said that he would make "strict adherence to the Constitution" the key requirement for his nominees to the US Supreme Court.
What a sad joke this buffoon in the White House has proven to be. What a dangerous buffoon, too. Let his remaining supporters chew on that.
by Explorer on November 2nd, 2007
If he holds the Constitution in such disregard, he ought to leave the Office defined by that same “goddamned piece of paper"
by The Decider on November 4th, 2007
He also said:
I’m the President and the Commander-in-Chief. Do it my way!
Mr. President, if you think that it's just a "goddamned piece of paper", then perhaps you ought to step down. If not, then it's time to think about impeachment for violation of your oath of office, a violation far more sever than accepting a sexual favor from a woman of legal age.
by All names are taken on November 3rd, 2007
I really have to try to remember these words of wisdom. Silly me I thought the Constitution really meant something.
by Anonymoose on October 29th, 2007
If the Constitution of the United States is seen as nothing more than a Worthless piece of paper, then what is to stop people from breaking all the laws of this country? After all, they are all written down on "worthless pieces of paper". A country's laws are only strong so long as those sworn to protect them are willing to do so.
by Doggie S on October 30th, 2007
If he really said that, it's the height of disrespect for the USA.
The Constitution in many countries is the fundamental law of the land.
If the chief law enforcer can't even respect that fundamental law, I really don't know what to say.
by Someguy on October 29th, 2007
This happened in late 2005. It should not have been said. Period. I am sure it was in the heat of the moment, but let's analyze it.
An aide said that some parts of the Patriot Act may be unconstitutional. Then Bush replied.
Restate: "The Constitution is a living document that should change over time to reflect the current times. If we need to change it, then we just need to pass the law we see fit and have the judges agree that the current law is the best to protect lives in the War on Terror."
The libs always tell us that the Constitution is a living, breathing document that must evolve and change over time. Why can't the conversatives do the same?
Libs agree that the document should always grow, but can't it contract? Isn't that what a living organism does?
In the task of reuniting the country, A. Lincoln was once quoted as saying something to the effect of "If it takes burning the constitution to reunite this country, then that is what will be done."
by Im Alec has abandoned this account on November 2nd, 2007
If it is "just a piece of paper", where did he get the authority to be President? If the Constitution is "just" paper, he is "just" a jumped up jerk ordering everybody around.
by DiSTurBiA on January 11th, 2008
well Bush disrepects america every time he gives a speech
by Chicken Pee on October 29th, 2007
Did he really say that? Whoa...that is wrong. He is not going to be remembered positively in the rank of past presidents.
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on November 4th, 2007
The only worse thing that I can think of is seeing Bush wipe his ass with an American flag and then burning it.
This man is a disrespect to the office he holds.
by iwnit on October 30th, 2007
Yes.
To burn a flag.
by thekingcobra63 on October 29th, 2007
Getting blowjobs in the oval office is pretty disrespectful, oh yeah, perjury after the fact is even worse.
by .avallach on October 29th, 2007
It's an unfortunate and hot-headed comment to be sure. However I think there's merit in not letting a document written over 200 years ago stop us from doing what needs to be done today.
by Quackers on October 30th, 2007
source?
by YupYup84 on October 30th, 2007
When/Where did he say that?
by Mind Fart on October 30th, 2007
Us, the American People allowing these crimes to persist is just as much a part of the problem. The Costitution gives power to the individual. In Fact, it gives ALL the POWER to the PEOPLE. Every little tweak and jerk hack-job WE allow to these Freedoms takes more and more of that Power away. "With great power, comes great responsability", and like the Men who wrote the Constitution, We The People need to stand up and accept nothing but "The Pursuit of Happiness" for ourselves and our Children. In a true Democracy we could only blame ourselves, lucky for us, truth left a long long time ago.
by The Sun on October 30th, 2007
Do you have a valid source that he actually said that?
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on October 30th, 2007
Yes, to not defend the things that piece of paper stands for. Someone who is upset about these words must be horrified by the actions of the Clintons.
by crushedbutterfly on October 29th, 2007
Did he really say it like that? It's the foundation of everything that we do and it's part of our past. He's ignorant. Change must be done. But as the leader he's supposed to uphold the constitution.
by koldkanuck on December 30th, 2007
“Mr. President,” one aide in the meeting said. “There is a valid case that the provisions in this law undermine the Constitution.”
“Stop throwing the Constitution in my face,” Bush screamed back. “It’s just a goddamned piece of paper!”
I’ve talked to three people present for the meeting that day and they all confirm that the President of the United States called the Constitution “a goddamned piece of paper.”
And, to the Bush Administration, the Constitution of the United States is little more than toilet paper stained from all the shit that this group of power-mad despots have dumped on the freedoms that “goddamned piece of paper” used to guarantee.
'A better way to dis the constitution when a mexican says it'.
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, while still White House counsel, wrote that the “Constitution is an outdated document.”
by Will on October 30th, 2007
Yes, by electing a democrat.
by oldfashioned on October 30th, 2007
I do not know what part of your Constitution Bush doesn't like but I don't see how HE can be allowed to break the rules. The Canadian Constitution was changed to meet with modern times. I would guess that your Constitution needs changing OR you need a new President.
by Shatzee coming back? on November 28th, 2009
This is untrue. And I cannot believe that I am actually surprised by the number of people who did not question it. I could say Bush caused the great midwest flood of 2008 by leaving a faucet running and people would automatically assume its true because its about Bush and its bad.
by Larry on May 20th, 2009
NO - I Thank God everyday the GWB is no longer our president
by Mephistopheles on January 12th, 2009
Yep. Stealing from the poor to give to the rich, that's actually worse
by redcatt63 is around here somewhere...... on January 11th, 2009
I didn't vote for Bush. But all presidents, upon being sworn in, swear to uphold the Constitution of this country. And the Bush administration proved more than once that they ignore it. Why else would he try to impose his personal beliefs upon it? Why would he suggest amending the Constitution to prevent/take away the rights of millions of citizens? Aren't amendments supposed to expand upon the rights guaranteed by the Constitution? Overturn discriminatory laws? A president who wishes to legalize discrimination has no business in office. Goodbye and good riddance to this administration! Are you proud of the shambles this country is now in? I hope you can sleep at night, Dubya!
by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on January 11th, 2009
This isn't true according to snopes research at this point. They sure wanted it to be true, though...and those doing the research are still keeping it open trying to find something to back them up...so far -- nothing. Apparently, the "story" came initially from a blogger. It's never been backed up with anything.
by Ms.A on January 21st, 2008
What is the actual source of this alleged comment?
by Zebulon on January 21st, 2008
Hmm...
A better way to disrespect America...
Defending someone who would say such a thing springs to mind. Not standing up against him is another.
by Talimze on October 30th, 2007
I can think of infinitely better ways than that.
by Tallyman on November 21st, 2009
Calling it a "flawed document" and appointing czars that can act without the approval of congress would be a better way to disrespect America.
Bowing to kings and emperors would be.
Apologizing for imagined wrongs to other nations would be another way.
Promoting the vile costly Healthcare bill is near the top.
Pretending like man-made global warming is actually science and planning to destoy the economy by saying that cap n trade is a much more effective way to disrespect America.
by Riding the last galaxy on July 8th, 2009
That's pretty much what Obama is doing now, disrespecting this country.
by FreshApples on May 20th, 2009
making fun of the special olympics?
by Will on January 11th, 2009
Yes. Vote for hussein obama.
by Jeff the Go-Go's Fan on January 21st, 2008
I can't think of a better way to disrespect America...but I'm sure Bush and Cheney can. They do it on a daily basis. I saw Bush say this, I believe I saw the clip on Free Speech T.V. I'm amazed that anyone would doubt that Bush was capable of saying this, his actions show he's more than capable of trashing everything good that America has embodied.
by rdrainer on October 29th, 2007
See: http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_7779.shtml
for a good article on the event.
As strongly as I have supported Bush, in spirit if nothing else, this is a great disappointment to me.
by Dude 101.6 on November 28th, 2009
yes, to pass a heathcare bill that only 32% of the American People want:)
by Hillbilly on November 21st, 2009
How about a 7 trillion dollar deficit? Is that paying respect
by bolwerk on November 21st, 2009
If you're a Republican, you might think being black is a better way.
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 21st, 2009
How's about allowing him to run America after he stole the election? That was way worse than anything he could spew.
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What happened to the good ol USA?
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RIGHT ON!
by Phil in the Blank...backandtotheleft on October 30th, 2007
Wish I could give you about a million points!
by Phil in the Blank...backandtotheleft on October 30th, 2007
treason, warcrimes, crimes against humanity, murder, perjury, theft. The man has more of a criminal record now than the most wanted
by DiSTurBiA on January 13th, 2008
I put him before Bin Laden...
by Phil in the Blank...backandtotheleft on January 13th, 2008
Move to the middle with bin laban.
by what on May 21st, 2009