Bush Campaign Gear made in Burma.
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In other news.
SuperTool reaches new highs in distorted and misleading headlines.
Are you paying Dave for using his technique?
Burma seems like a Republican's wet dream. Cheap forced labor, unions prohibited, complain and you are dead.
Burma's not so bad if you have money, religion, family connection to the milatary, family abroad, hate more than one tv channel or internet, love malaria and diphtheria
im going back to visit this winter, hoping for alot of fun
im going back to visit this winter, hoping for alot of fun
Even better SuperTool, how many more lies and distortions can you pack into one thread? You're on a great roll so far.
I don't really believe this is really a reflection on the current administration, oversights happen, at UCSD some uniforms still have made in myanmar, also remember the nba jerseys
still its interesting that this issue has come up, aside from the obvious human rights concerns that warrant the ban on burmese goods, the fact is that factories open on burmese soil means jobs and money for alot of people. like he said its definitely a terrible irony to those who have lost work or money due to the restrictions
still its interesting that this issue has come up, aside from the obvious human rights concerns that warrant the ban on burmese goods, the fact is that factories open on burmese soil means jobs and money for alot of people. like he said its definitely a terrible irony to those who have lost work or money due to the restrictions
What's interesting is that it was Pres. Bush that signed the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act.
Bush last July signed into law the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, saying "The United States will not waver from its commitment to the cause of democracy and human rights in Burma."
That proves that the contention that he doesn't care about Burma is wrong and baseless.
Nice try, Tool, too bad you didn't read the entire story.
Bush last July signed into law the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, saying "The United States will not waver from its commitment to the cause of democracy and human rights in Burma."
That proves that the contention that he doesn't care about Burma is wrong and baseless.
Nice try, Tool, too bad you didn't read the entire story.
Bush Applauds Congress for Passing Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act
Says legislation sends "clear message" to Burmese regime
President Bush in a statement July 16 praised the passage by the U.S. Congress of legislation that would tighten sanctions on the military government in Burma.
The Senate approved the measure July 16 by a 94-1 vote; the House of Representatives approved it July 15. The measure now goes to the President for his signature.
The legislation would require the president to ban imports from Burma 30 days after the enactment of the Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
That ban would continue until the president determines and certifies to Congress that Burma's ruling military junta has made "substantial and measurable progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape."
To have the ban lifted, the bill requires that the secretary of state consult with the International Labor Organization's secretary general and relevant nongovernmental organizations and report to the appropriate congressional committees that the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) "no longer systematically violates workers rights, including the use of forced and child labor, and conscription of child-soldiers."
HR 2330 also requires the president to declare that the SPDC has made "measurable and substantial progress toward implementing a democratic government."
Benchmarks for lifting the ban on Burmese products would include: "releasing all political prisoners; allowing freedom of speech and the press; allowing freedom of association; and permitting the peaceful exercise of religion."
Finally the SPDC would have to reach an agreement with the National League of Democracy and other democratic forces in that country, including Burma's ethnic nationalities, "on the transfer of power to a civilian government accountable to the Burmese people through democratic elections under the rule of law."
The president is also given the power to freeze assets in the United States of the junta and its supporters.
Following is the text of the White House statement:
(begin text)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
July 16, 2003
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
Passage of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act
The President applauds today's passage of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act by the Congress, and he looks forward to signing it into law. This legislation sends a clear message to the Burmese regime that their continued detention of Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and their assaults on freedom cannot stand. The Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act is the result of close cooperation between the Congress and the Administration and is intended to focus the world's attention on the Burmese regime's continuing oppression of its people. The United States fully supports the Burmese people in their struggle for democracy.
(end text)
Let's see what was that you posted in the OP? Lies and distortions SuperTool, you are getting good at it.
Says legislation sends "clear message" to Burmese regime
President Bush in a statement July 16 praised the passage by the U.S. Congress of legislation that would tighten sanctions on the military government in Burma.
The Senate approved the measure July 16 by a 94-1 vote; the House of Representatives approved it July 15. The measure now goes to the President for his signature.
The legislation would require the president to ban imports from Burma 30 days after the enactment of the Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
That ban would continue until the president determines and certifies to Congress that Burma's ruling military junta has made "substantial and measurable progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape."
To have the ban lifted, the bill requires that the secretary of state consult with the International Labor Organization's secretary general and relevant nongovernmental organizations and report to the appropriate congressional committees that the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) "no longer systematically violates workers rights, including the use of forced and child labor, and conscription of child-soldiers."
HR 2330 also requires the president to declare that the SPDC has made "measurable and substantial progress toward implementing a democratic government."
Benchmarks for lifting the ban on Burmese products would include: "releasing all political prisoners; allowing freedom of speech and the press; allowing freedom of association; and permitting the peaceful exercise of religion."
Finally the SPDC would have to reach an agreement with the National League of Democracy and other democratic forces in that country, including Burma's ethnic nationalities, "on the transfer of power to a civilian government accountable to the Burmese people through democratic elections under the rule of law."
The president is also given the power to freeze assets in the United States of the junta and its supporters.
Following is the text of the White House statement:
(begin text)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
July 16, 2003
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
Passage of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act
The President applauds today's passage of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act by the Congress, and he looks forward to signing it into law. This legislation sends a clear message to the Burmese regime that their continued detention of Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and their assaults on freedom cannot stand. The Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act is the result of close cooperation between the Congress and the Administration and is intended to focus the world's attention on the Burmese regime's continuing oppression of its people. The United States fully supports the Burmese people in their struggle for democracy.
(end text)
Let's see what was that you posted in the OP? Lies and distortions SuperTool, you are getting good at it.
Well I guess the Bush campaign needs every cent they can muster out of those gift shop items.
They think money is the only possible way to beat Kerry.
Bush's campaign is an example of how He thinks.
Money can get you anything
They think money is the only possible way to beat Kerry.
Bush's campaign is an example of how He thinks.
Money can get you anything
Another one that doesn't read the article and yet feels competent to weigh in with his babble.
From the article.
"The campaigns receive no profits from the merchandise because of federal election regulations."
you sure?
seems that the US made stuff is cheaper then the stuff from Burma, which I find rather odd
CADsortaGUY
Lifer
Yes - the campaign can't profit from the sales of such merchandise - it's the law
Also you need to inform yourself on what exactly came from Burma and how it ended up being at the Spalding group.
The amount of spin needed to make a couple of the fleece jackets = "Bush campaign gear made in Burma" is HUGE, let alone getting "Bush campaign supporting brutal dictatorships." out of this.
This "story" gets a
CkG
Theodore Jackson, CEO of Spalding Group
no GWB cannot directly profit from this but the Republicans in Kentucky can.
no GWB cannot directly profit from this but the Republicans in Kentucky can.
CADsortaGUY
Lifer
CADsortaGUY
Lifer
Apparently, the apparel is going fast as this link gets spread around the web.
Bush fanboys are true to form...supporting a dictator.
Bush fanboys are true to form...supporting a dictator.
Conjur, you seem to have a reading comprehension problem but I'm willing to give you a chance. Explain exactly how you think anyone here is supporting a dictator.
dahunan
Lifer
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*I* have a reading comprehension? HA! Don't be a tool, etech. It's rather unbecoming.
Here, let me hold your hand through this.
"The official merchandise Web site for President George W. Bush's re-election campaign has sold clothing made in Burma, whose goods were banned by Bush from the U.S. last year to punish its military dictatorship."
Are you with me so far? See, this is called hypocrisy. Bush banned goods from Burma yet his official merchandise website is selling goods *from* Burma.
Ok, hope I haven't lost you yet. We're moving on to the conclusion.
Supporters of Bush are buying this merchandise in great quantities as this link is spread across the internet. Therefore, Bush supporters are buying goods from a country that had its goods banned by Bush and that makes them ipso facto supporters of a dictator.
There...was that in simple enough terms for you?
Same question dahunan.
Explain exactly how you think anyone here is supporting a dictator.
in your case,
Explain exactly how you think Pres. Bush is supporting a dictator.
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