from “The Nation”
with supplemental commentary by Jim Swanson

Once again, President Bush has shown his true colors of disrespect for the middle class and, basically anyone who isn’t white, wealthy and Republican.

New Orleans resident and jazz trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and his band were invited to play at the White House Barbecue this year. For starters, the theme was “The Big Easy”. How nice to recognize a city that you totally ignored after the horrendous aftermath of hurricane Katrina.

Now for the rest of the article from “The Nation” magazine. Be sure to take a nice long look at the dialog from the President that is in bold type.

Yesterday, George W. and Laura Bush hosted Ruffins and his band, the Barbeque Swingers, at the annual Congressional Picnic. Bush’s remark to Ruffins is the ultimate symbol of his disdainful attitude towards the culture of New Orleans that he allowed to drown under the floodwaters of the Mississippi.

THE PRESIDENT: Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers, right out of New Orleans, Louisiana. (Applause.)

MR. RUFFINS: Thank you. Thanks for having us. We’re glad to be here.

THE PRESIDENT: Proud you’re here. Thanks for coming. You all enjoy yourself. Make sure you pick up all the trash after it’s over. (Laughter.)

God bless you, and may God bless America. Thanks for coming. (Applause.)

What a jackass! - JS

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