Washington's Legacy -- The President Wants Americans To Fight For the Rule of Law

Relying on the Bush defeat doctrine, Bush invokes Washington's legacy as a defense to war crimes. Anything Washington did badly, this President has bungled to unimaginable levels.

The Founders stood for freedom, and Washington's legacy -- fighting for freedom -- should inspire Americans to impeach the President, and refuse to support his illegal war of Aggression.

Standing up for the rule of law, as Washington did, means putting the President in his place: Lawfully removing him from office, and sending him to The Hague for a war crimes trial. We will not be free until we have lawfully removed of this tyrant from the White House. This President remains a threat to our freedoms.

Ref: Bush isn't Washington.

Ref Bush speech rewriters unite!

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Revised Speech: Comments added in italics

President Bush Visits Mount Vernon, Honors President Washington's 275th Birthday on President's Day
Mansion -- Mount Vernon Estate
Mount Vernon, Virginia

President's Remarks: 275th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington
George Washington Biography, 10:04 A.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. Laura and I are honored to be with you in this historic place, on this special anniversary. I will exploit this holiday to advance my war crimes defense as the Department of Justice prepares for my trial before The Hague.

I feel right at home here. Washington treated people like slaves. I do the same.

After all, this is the home of the first George W. He had fake teeth, and I have a fake presidency. We're like brothers. (Laughter.)

I thank President Washington for welcoming us today. He doesn't look a day over 275 years old. Hay old man, we ignored your Constitution.(Laughter.)

We're really glad you're here. I look out and see a lot of the kids who are here today. Fresh meat to expand illegal warfare.(Applause.)

When I was your age, I was a little fellow from Midland, Texas -- (laughter and applause) -- and my grandmother brought me here. Never did I imagine where I would take America: Illegal warfare, genocide, and destruction of all things American.

And then Laura and I brought our daughters here. We brainwashed America to believe we're nice people.

And the reason I bring this up, this is a good place for Americans to come and bring your families. A great place to remind your friends about my war crimes, and the need to lawfully remove me from office to restor the Constution, and put to bed forever the Unitary Theory of Executive Power.

And we welcome you here today. Shameless association with an image to pretend the President is immune to scrutiny.

You know, we're celebrating around the country President's Day, but the folks that work here call it Washington's birthday. (Applause.) Repetition of mantra will induce Americans to buy into notion that war crimes are required.

We've been celebrating this holiday for more than two centuries, and this morning we continue this tradition by honoring a man who was our first President, the father of our country, and a champion of liberty. Liberty is a bad thing when talking about DOJ Whistle blowers, the media, and accountability for war crimes.

I appreciate Gay Gaines and the -- Regent of Mount Vernon Ladies Association. I didn't say that I liked them.

I appreciate Jim Rees, who is the Executive Director. I didn't say that I think he is a nice guy.

I thank Togo West, who is the Chairman of the Mount Vernon Advisory Committee. I didn't say that I am a nice guy either.

I appreciate the military who have joined us. They had no choice. They are props to make the world believe that I am all powerful. But I cannot make the House stop talking about ending the war in Iraq.

General, thank you for being here today with us. Your legacy will be twisted to suit my war crimes defense counsel and media strategy.

I thank the members who work hard to make sure Mount Vernon is preserved for the future, and I thank all of you all for being here. Let's not talk about the lack of preservation I have for the US Constitution.

You know, George Washington was born about 80 miles down the river from Mount Vernon in the year 1732. Of course I'm reading this.

As a young man, he went West, and explored the frontier, and it changed his life. Then he came back, and I ignored the Constitution.

As he grew older, he became convinced that America had a great westward destiny as a nation of free people, independent of the empires of Europe. We let him down. Our people are not free, but slaves to a machine; and we export Empire.

George Washington became the central figure in our nation's struggle for independence. He led the battle; and today, I'm on the defensive against war crimes.

At age 43, he took command of the Continental Army. I took command of the American army, and bungled the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

At age 51, he was a triumphant hero of the war. I am a buffoon.

And at age 57, he was the obvious and only choice to be the first President of the United States. I am the only obvious choice for the first Hague trial of an American President.

With the advantage of hindsight, it is easy to take George Washington's successes for granted and to assume that all those events were destined to unfold as they did. My disaster was never destined, but American lawyers were induced to believe that illegal activity,w ar crimes, and genocide were unavoidable.

Well, the truth is far different. I am a war criminal.

America's path to freedom was long and it was hard. We got lost.

And the outcome was really never certain. Like my legal defense.

Honoring George Washington's life requires us to remember the many challenges that he overcame, and the fact that American history would have turned out very differently without his steady leadership. Hopefully, we will learn the lesson: When things are hard, it means they are going to be easy; when things are difficult, it means that the cause, however illegal, is justified. Repeat that many times.

On the field of battle, Washington's forces were facing a mighty empire, and the odds against them were overwhelming. Today, the odds are stacked in the favor of trhe Untied States, but my recklessness has been overwhelming.

The ragged Continental Army lost more battles than it won, suffered waves of desertions, and stood on the brink of disaster many times. I have studied their defeats well.

Yet George Washington's calm hand and determination kept the cause of independence and the principles of our Declaration alive. IF we remained determined to commit war crimes, our success will be measured by whether we can, with determination, remain in denial about the rule of law: It shall prevail.

He rallied his troops to brilliant victories at Trenton and Princeton. I have squandered those, and handed us defeat.

He guided them through the terrible winter at Valley Forge. I have endured many winters. I am terrible.

And he marched them to Virginia for the war's final battle at Yorktown. I squandered that victory as well by not providing our troops withenoughbody armor for a voluntary war of choice. We had to rush to make mistakes. We succeeded.

In the end, General Washington understood that the Revolutionary War was a test of wills, and his will was unbreakable. My will to remain above the law is strong, but not unbreakable: German war crimes prosecutors have a strong spine. Abraxas-placed CIA agents are doing illegal things.

After winning the war, Washington did what victorious leaders rarely did at the time. He choked on a pretzel, then had an affair with . . .

He voluntarily gave up power. I like that idea: Resignation. Fooled you: I'm going to claim power I was not delegated.

Many would have gladly made George Washington the king of America. I crowned myself King and waged illegal warfare. I can be punished.

Yet all he wanted to do was return here to Mount Vernon, and to be with his loving wife, Martha. Kind of like me hiding at Crawford with Cindy SHeehan, I mean from Cindy Sheehan. Cindy's not my wife, COndit is . . I mean Laura is.

As he wrote with satisfaction to his friend Lafayette, "I am become a private citizen on the banks of the Potomac, and under the shadow of my own vine and my own fig tree." That is a stupid quote, doesn't mean anything, but it sure makes me sound like I'm educamatated.

George Washington's retirement did not last long. America's Constitution did.

In the years after the Revolution, America's freedom was still far from secure. My freedom as a war criminal is far from secure.

There were uprisings and revolts. The Joint Staff learned well.

States argued over their borders. Today they argue over impeachment.

And under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government was virtually powerless. I changed that and brought fascism, but we are powerless to make the House do anything; and cannot force We the People to assent to fascism.

With the United States in crisis, George Washington was called back to public life to preside over a Convention of the States. I called James Baker back, and ignored him.

And the result was the United States Constitution and a new executive office called the presidency. No, it's actually called "The President." Addington made up that non-sense about the "presidency."

When the American people chose Washington for the role, he reluctantly accepted. I am your reluctant dictator. But I like it more.

He wrote a friend, "My movement to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution." Culprits, execution, and chair -- The Hague!

George Washington accepted the presidency because the office needed him, not because he needed the office. I need power, not because I want to use it wisely; but because Dick Cheney said it would be fun to abuse the CIA and DOJ analysts. Those who refuse to grovel were put on no fly lists.

As President, George Washington understood that his decisions would shape the future of our young nation and set precedent. There is nothing about "precedent" other than the illusions that Addington wants people to think.

He formed the first Cabinet, appointed the first judges, and issued the first veto. There is no "veto" power; the President only has the right to not sign a bill.

He also helped oversee the construction of a new federal city between the northern and southern states. Those roads were used to expand the American war crimes and commit abuses.

The nation's new capital would take his name, and George Washington hoped it would inspire Americans to put the welfare of their nation above sectional loyalties. I will use this false history to ask Americans to wage illegal warfare, carry guns, and give up their Geneva protections as civilian. No nation should be defended when its government wages illegal, aggressive warfare. Only the Constitution should e defended against this reckless government.

This son of Virginia had come to see himself first and foremost as an American, and he urged his fellow citizens to do the same. I will exploit this idea of "American" to manipulate people to follow me on more illegal warfare.

More than two centuries later, the story of George Washington continues to bring Americans together. I have united America to support my illegal warfare.

Every year, about a million people visit Mount Vernon to learn about this good man's life. The rest of the year, we do what we can to dishonor his legacy with war crimes.

We find the best of America in his spirit, and our highest hopes for ourselves in his character. The best thing about America is that if you repeat things, they will eventually follow you to commit Genocide.

His honesty and courage have become the stuff of legend. Americans are dihonsest, and we believe ging arrogant and abusive is courageous. No, it is arrogant. Stuff turkey legend -- full of manure, smells funny, and not all that nice to be around.

Children are taught to revere his name, and leaders to look to him for strength in uncertain times. His name is a awful name to invoke if I want th civilian population to mindlessly support war crimes, genocide, and abuse of power. See, impeachment is off the table. I have won. American are lazy.

George Washington's long struggle for freedom has also inspired generations of Americans to stand for freedom in their own time. Today, Americans inspired by the call for freedom are talking about impeachment.

Today, we're fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life. We're using illegal means to impose our reckless sytem on others. We should not be surprised by our example why they are fighting us.

And as we work to advance through abuse, lies, and war crimes the cause of freedom around the world using illegal warfare . . .

we remember that the father of our country believed that the freedoms we secured in our revolution were not meant for Americans alone. They were mean for Americans to enjoy, expect, and protect from Government encroachment.

He once wrote, "My best wishes are irresistibly excited whensoever in any country I see an oppressed nation unfurl the banners of freedom." America is one such country that is oppressed, and hoping new banners of freedom are unfurled.

President Washington believed that the success of our democracy would also depend on the virtue of our citizens. Where there is no virtue in the Department of Justice, our democracy will not succeed. I will at imposing tyranny. Without virtue, my tyranny will spread.

In his farewell address to the American people, he said, "Morality is a necessary spring of popular government." When govefnmetn is not popular, there should be no wonder why morals are low, and government is questionable as a necessity.

Over the centuries, America has succeeded because we have always tried to maintain the decency and the honor of our first President. That decency and honor is at a low point, and going lower. Where Washington succeeded, I have failed.

His example guided us in his time American citizens should heed the call and come to the defense of the Constitution . . .

it guides us in our time as All Americans are asked to choose between the rule of law and the rule of tyrants. . .

. . . and it will guide us for all time. That is why I ask American civilians to talk to your friends and pass articles of impeachment, reject the GOP, and forward evidence of war crimes to the German War Crimes prosecutor.M

Thank you for coming, and may God bless. Notice I didn't say, as I usually do, "God Bless America." I have given up on God and do not believe America is under God; but it is under me. (Applause.)

END 10:13 A.M. EST



Original Speech

President Bush Visits Mount Vernon, Honors President Washington's 275th Birthday on President's Day
Mansion -- Mount Vernon Estate
Mount Vernon, Virginia




President's Remarks




275th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington
George Washington Biography


10:04 A.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. Laura and I are honored to be with you in this historic place, on this special anniversary. I feel right at home here. After all, this is the home of the first George W. (Laughter.) I thank President Washington for welcoming us today. He doesn't look a day over 275 years old. (Laughter.)

We're really glad you're here. I look out and see a lot of the kids who are here today. (Applause.) When I was your age, I was a little fellow from Midland, Texas -- (laughter and applause) -- and my grandmother brought me here. And then Laura and I brought our daughters here. And the reason I bring this up, this is a good place for Americans to come and bring your families. And we welcome you here today.

You know, we're celebrating around the country President's Day, but the folks that work here call it Washington's birthday. (Applause.) We've been celebrating this holiday for more than two centuries, and this morning we continue this tradition by honoring a man who was our first President, the father of our country, and a champion of liberty.

I appreciate Gay Gaines and the -- Regent of Mount Vernon Ladies Association. I appreciate Jim Rees, who is the Executive Director. I thank Togo West, who is the Chairman of the Mount Vernon Advisory Committee. I appreciate the military who have joined us. General, thank you for being here today with us. I thank the members who work hard to make sure Mount Vernon is preserved for the future, and I thank all of you all for being here.

You know, George Washington was born about 80 miles down the river from Mount Vernon in the year 1732. As a young man, he went West, and explored the frontier, and it changed his life. As he grew older, he became convinced that America had a great westward destiny as a nation of free people, independent of the empires of Europe. George Washington became the central figure in our nation's struggle for independence. At age 43, he took command of the Continental Army. At age 51, he was a triumphant hero of the war. And at age 57, he was the obvious and only choice to be the first President of the United States.

With the advantage of hindsight, it is easy to take George Washington's successes for granted and to assume that all those events were destined to unfold as they did. Well, the truth is far different. America's path to freedom was long and it was hard. And the outcome was really never certain. Honoring George Washington's life requires us to remember the many challenges that he overcame, and the fact that American history would have turned out very differently without his steady leadership.

On the field of battle, Washington's forces were facing a mighty empire, and the odds against them were overwhelming. The ragged Continental Army lost more battles than it won, suffered waves of desertions, and stood on the brink of disaster many times. Yet George Washington's calm hand and determination kept the cause of independence and the principles of our Declaration alive.

He rallied his troops to brilliant victories at Trenton and Princeton. He guided them through the terrible winter at Valley Forge. And he marched them to Virginia for the war's final battle at Yorktown. In the end, General Washington understood that the Revolutionary War was a test of wills, and his will was unbreakable.

After winning the war, Washington did what victorious leaders rarely did at the time. He voluntarily gave up power. Many would have gladly made George Washington the king of America. Yet all he wanted to do was return here to Mount Vernon, and to be with his loving wife, Martha. As he wrote with satisfaction to his friend Lafayette, "I am become a private citizen on the banks of the Potomac, and under the shadow of my own vine and my own fig tree."

George Washington's retirement did not last long. In the years after the Revolution, America's freedom was still far from secure. There were uprisings and revolts. States argued over their borders. And under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government was virtually powerless. With the United States in crisis, George Washington was called back to public life to preside over a Convention of the States. And the result was the United States Constitution and a new executive office called the presidency.

When the American people chose Washington for the role, he reluctantly accepted. He wrote a friend, "My movement to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution." George Washington accepted the presidency because the office needed him, not because he needed the office.

As President, George Washington understood that his decisions would shape the future of our young nation and set precedent. He formed the first Cabinet, appointed the first judges, and issued the first veto. He also helped oversee the construction of a new federal city between the northern and southern states. The nation's new capital would take his name, and George Washington hoped it would inspire Americans to put the welfare of their nation above sectional loyalties.

This son of Virginia had come to see himself first and foremost as an American, and he urged his fellow citizens to do the same. More than two centuries later, the story of George Washington continues to bring Americans together. Every year, about a million people visit Mount Vernon to learn about this good man's life. We find the best of America in his spirit, and our highest hopes for ourselves in his character. His honesty and courage have become the stuff of legend. Children are taught to revere his name, and leaders to look to him for strength in uncertain times.


George Washington's long struggle for freedom has also inspired generations of Americans to stand for freedom in their own time. Today, we're fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life. And as we work to advance the cause of freedom around the world, we remember that the father of our country believed that the freedoms we secured in our revolution were not meant for Americans alone. He once wrote, "My best wishes are irresistibly excited whensoever in any country I see an oppressed nation unfurl the banners of freedom."

President Washington believed that the success of our democracy would also depend on the virtue of our citizens. In his farewell address to the American people, he said, "Morality is a necessary spring of popular government." Over the centuries, America has succeeded because we have always tried to maintain the decency and the honor of our first President.

His example guided us in his time; it guides us in our time, and it will guide us for all time. Thank you for coming, and may God bless. (Applause.)

END 10:13 A.M. EST