Buzzflash: Central Casting Call for "The Godfather IV" – Bush Crime Family Lines Up

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A BUZZFLASH NEWS ANALYSIS

At BuzzFlash we believe that framing and defining the "other guy" is a winning strategy in politics. It's necessary to create frames that citizens will instinctively understand if they have a typical American cultural frame of reference.

That's why we've described the Bushies in terms of a crime family for years. There are just too many parallels to overlook -- arrogance, disregard for the law, brute application of power, and a loyalty first mentality.

That's why we're pleased to report that the idea that Bush and his friends have been running the show out of Washington like Vito Corelone ran his mob operation in New York City has spread like wildfire. From the New York Times editorial page, to Toledo Blade Op-Ed columnist Ann McFeatters, to Sidney Blumenthal at Salon.com and Jorge Mariscal at Capitol Hill Blue online - heck, even Senator Chuck Schumer and Argentine President Hugo Chavez have picked up on this - opinion makers and reporters alike are comparing George W. Bush's administration to a Syndicate.

Ironically, "W" himself has helped feed this frame by nicknaming his long-time attorney pal and (at least for the time being) U.S. Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales "Fredo"...

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[OmmmSweetOmmm]

1. And with calling Gonzo "Fredo" is also a screw-up! The consigliari was Tom!!! lol!!!!