White House resident George "Dubya" Bush wasted little time in beginning his all out assault on the United States Constitution, which prohibits government-sponsored religions, setting up a "faith-based" office in the White House and pledging tax dollars to aid churches that support the Republican Party.
Bush, who jokingly promised to uphold the Constitution when he took the oath of office on January 20, lost little time in beginning his assault on the document. Within hours of assuming the office to which Al Gore was elected, he began issuing executive orders undoing worker protections and human rights guarantees issued by President Clinton.
Even as Bush issued rhetoric claiming that the government cash would given to all churches regardless of denomination, aid Jerry Falwell told reporters that in fact no money would be given to Muslims, whom he described as "hateful." Falwell, long noted for his asinine statements attacking Teletubbies, women, and gays, has increased access to Bush as a result of his ability to deliver votes of his racist supporters.
Meanwhile, locally the Crofton News-Crier decided to sever its relationship with Crofton Online, requesting that we remove our link to their publication. An informed source at the News-Crier said that the decision was made by its corporate parent, which apparently wished to disassociate itself from the pro-democracy movement supported here.
Despite the fact that we of course have a right to publish links to any publication we desire, and the fact that the News-Crier continues to tell its readers they can submit letters and articles to them through Crofton Online,we have complied with their request. If you want to read endlessly about "the fence" or about the tax battles "within the triange," read their advertising-driven publication.
However, if you want to read the latest about the growing pro-democracy movement and its determination to "undo the coup," stay tuned here.
NOTE: We have received numerous requests for access to our issue about George "Dubya" Bush's affair with an underaged Texas stripper. Here it is.
Crofton residents joined tens of thousands of Americans from across the country in Washington, D.C. Saturday [January 20, 2001] in counter-inaugural marches to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's anti-democracy decision awarding the presidency to George W. Bush. Initial reports, including exclusive pictures and video are available here with much more coming very soon. Please stay tuned!
The drive for a Crofton High School continues, as parents of elementary school children count the lead years required before a new facility can actually open. You may want to express your opinion, or sign the electronic petition.