Truespeak

The White House likes to tell us that they don't follow the polls, but all you have to do is watch their behavior and you can tell that they're lying. Every time the public opinion turns sour, they trot out their trick pony to try and woo the masses. Hence the reason we've been seeing so much of Georgieboy's mug on the television lately. Not surprisingly, they remind me of an alcoholic uncle who claims he's quit drinking but it's an obvious lie because you can smell the liquor on his breath.

If you think the White House doesn't follow the polls, ask yourself this: Why do they go to such great lengths to protect their little performing monkey? Why do they pre-screen audience members (other than for safety reasons)? Why do they set up "free speech zones" miles away from his appearance sites? They do it because they son't want public opinion to turn sour. They don't want their precious little Georgieboy to look bad. In other words, they're concerned about public opinion.

So with that in mind, I'm sure the White House must be shitting themselves over the latest poll numbers (PDF). Let's take a look, shall we?

In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time?

Satisfied - 35%, Dissatisfied - 62%

In general, do you think things have gotten better or gotten worse in this country in the last five years?

Better - 28%, Worse - 64%

How would you rate economic conditions in this country today -- as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

Excellent/Good - 39%, Fair/Poor - 69%

Right now, do you think that economic conditions in the country as a whole are getting better or getting
worse?

Better - 35%, Worse - 54%

Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think it applies or doesn't
apply to George W. Bush. How about -

Cares about the needs of people like you - Applies - 44%, Doesn't Apply - 54%
Shares your values - Applies - 44%, Doesn't Apply - 54%
Has a clear plan for solving the country’s problems - Applies - 34%, Doesn't Apply - 64%

Since the start of 2005, when George W. Bush began his second term as president, would you say his second
term in office has been a success or failure?

Success - 38%, Failure - 58%

Would you be more likely to vote for a candidate for Congress who supports President Bush, or more likely to
vote for a candidate who opposes President Bush?

Supports - 40%, Opposes 51%

Do you think the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress would do a better job of dealing with
the issue of corruption in government?

Republicans - 31%, Democrats - 40%

Who do you trust more to deal with the issue of health care George W. Bush or the Democrats in Congress?

Bush - 35%, Democrats - 54%

Do you think the Bush administration deliberately misled the American public about whether Iraq has
weapons of mass destruction, or not?

Yes, deliberately misled - 53%, No, did not - 46%

Little by little, the American people are starting to wake up. They're shaking off the doldrums, they're pulling their heads out of the sand, and they're seeing the Bush administration for what it is: INCOMPETENT. I can't wait for November.