What a tool, our Preznit.

"GREECE, N.Y. - President Bush, facing an uphill battle on Social Security in Congress, worked Tuesday to persuade moderate Republicans to resist pressure from constituents and support his ideas for changing the nation's retirement system."

In other words, "Ignore what your constituents are saying and do what I tell you!"

(snip)

"I think more and more people recognize there's a problem and people are going to say `Go do something about it.' And those who obstruct reform — no matter what party they're in — will pay a political price, in my judgment," Bush said.

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Okay, Bush apologists - spin this one. Go right ahead.

The thing about today's Lore Brand Comics strip is..

.. it describes so very much of my friends list.