Our President is delusional, does that bother anyone?

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The discussion centers on the perception of former President George W. Bush's claims of divine guidance in his decision-making, particularly regarding the Iraq invasion. Participants express skepticism about Bush's mental state, labeling him as delusional, a liar, or an opportunist. They reference statements made by Bush, including his assertion that God directed him to act against terrorism and promote peace in the Middle East. The conversation critiques the implications of using religious justification for political actions, especially in light of the consequences of the Iraq War.

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  • #181
Hurkyl said:
Does your insurance company pay twice as much if you knowingly ended your life in a sudden and violent way? Does it even pay at all if you committed suicide?

I didn't ask. There was no clause on suicide, but probably that's considered an "illness" and not an "accident".
 
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  • #182
As I read through these posts, I can't help but feel that humans are animals, no more and no less. Animals contest, often violently, with one another for the control of territory and resources. Why are we so surprised when we do?
 
  • #183
Manchot said:
Because God doesn't tell people to go to war.

Can you source this interview of yours?

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:

I love popping into 200 post threads, looking at post 1 and the last few posts and wonder "hmm... let's see how far off point A and point B are this time". Doesn't seem that bad so far.
 
  • #184
vanesch said:
I didn't ask. There was no clause on suicide, but probably that's considered an "illness" and not an "accident".
Check your policy - insurance companies pay nothing (or next to nothing) in cases of suicide.
 
  • #185
Yonoz said:
Check your policy - insurance companies pay nothing (or next to nothing) in cases of suicide.
See, one more reason to be generous to those poor families of suicide bombers! They do not even get money from their insurance company :biggrin:
It has to arrive to you: you get married to what seems to be a nice, introvert guy, have a lot of kids, build a house... and then that nitwick goes and blows himself up in the middle of a crowded place ! Where do you go to get you out of misery ?
 
  • #186
vanesch said:
It has to arrive to you: you get married to what seems to be a nice, introvert guy, have a lot of kids, build a house... and then that nitwick goes and blows himself up in the middle of a crowded place ! Where do you go to get you out of misery ?
To PF's Politics and World Affairs subforum, of course :-p
 

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