I just read a news article in The Christian Science Monitor - April 6/05 about how Washington is getting closer to the Vatican. Anyone who's been paying attention to the US for the last few years will se that Mr. Bush is increasing his stature by appealing to the "religious fanatics" in his counrty. Look at the steps he took to "help" Terry Shaivo. He, and congress, essentially sidestep civil law in order to help a woman - who by the way hasn't been a woman for 15 years because of her vegitative state. Come on folks, why would we want to keep the shell of a human being alive for 15 years?
Anyhow, this latest ploy from Washington smells like something from the Roman era. Roman Emperor Constantine (anti Christian at the time) had troubles dealing with these "Christians", but in a moment of genious, figured that it you can't beat'em - join'em. By being Christian friendly, just think of the powerbase that this fella would now enjoy (had the Roman Empire not crumbled).
It seems to me that GWB is using a similar tactic. Let's make it look like we're really trying to be friends with this really influential religious organization (cause many of my subjects are indeed members of this club), and see if I can't gain new alliances - new trusts - a larger powerbase - my foot slodiers of god.
I'm getting sick writing this, so I'll let you go.
Peace
/LCR
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