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The Republicans love to accuse John Kerry of flip-flopping and waffling. Well, Jon Stewart and the Daily Show have exposed Bush in the mother-of-all-flip-flops[link fixed] (requires RealPlayer... ewww). The segment shows a hypothetical debate between President George W. Bush (present day) and Texas Governor George W. Bush (2000). Historical clips from each period are juxtaposed in the context of a debate. Bush can clearly be seen waffling. Here's a short excerpt:
Jon Stewart: Why is the United States of America using its power to change governments in foreign countries?
Pres. Bush: We must stand up for our security and for the permanent rights and the hopes of mankind. The USA will make that stand.
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Gov. Bush: I'm not so sure the role of the United States should be to go around the world and say "this is the way it's gotta be."
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Jon Stewart: Mr. President, let me just get specific. Why are we in Iraq?
Pres. Bush: Well, umm... we will be changing the regime of Iraq... for the good of the Iraqi people.
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Gov. Bush: If we're an arrogant nation, then they'll resent us. I think one way for us to end up being viewed as the Ugly American is to go around the world saying "we do it this way, so should you."
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Jon Stewart: Mr. President, so is the idea to just build a new country that we like better?
Pres. Bush: We will tear down the apparatus of terror, and we will help build a new Iraq that is prosperous and free.
Gov. Bush: I don't think our troops ought to be used for what's called "nation building."
Scary, huh?
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