One Thousand Reasons

16 Aug 2004: Let’s face it, not many of us have much of an interest in politics outside our own country, but it’s astonishing how the forthcoming US election has galvanised the world’s attention. I doubt if any US president in history has made his country so disliked by the rest of the world, enemies and (reluctant) friends alike. If the whole world could vote in this election, Bush wouldn’t pick up 5% of the vote. But we can’t. Even in so-called friendly countries, like here in the UK, the only people who have any respect or admiration for Bush are opportunistic politicians like Blair. Here are a thousand reasons why you shouldn’t vote for Bush. I’ll admit I’m now ashamed to have [...]