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"...

The rest here: http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/analysis/194

[MannyGoldstein]

1. Poppy Bush is The Godfather

W et al are more like the bad guys in Blazing Saddles. W is the governor... Cheney is Hedley Lamarr... etc. Maybe Waxman as Bart? Conyers as Bart. And so forth.

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2. They were thinking Cheney was the Godfather...

"As to the casting decisions, we favor Cheney (but perhaps, at one time, Bush 1), to win the Godfather part. Jeb has the edge for playing Michael Corleone - even though only time will tell whether he'll rise to the top job.

"W" himself can be viewed alternately as either of the remaining brothers -- Sonny, the hothead, or Fredo, the lightweight. Here's how Wikipedia describes Fredo:

"Fredo was always thought of in the Corleone crime Family as the weakest and most foolish of the three Corleone brothers, and so was given its unimportant businesses to run. ... Fredo betrayed Michael ... In popular culture, Fredo has become representative of the "weak link" of an organization. Referring to someone as "Fredo" indicates that the person is not competent enough to be trusted with important tasks or knowledge. ..."

Although, "W, " due to his narcissistic personality, probably would see himself as the Don."

[Connie_Corleone]

3. Feh...

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5. Hee hee!

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4. kick

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6. kick for Saturday

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