Fourth of July thoughts on patriotism, Part 2

I recently read part of the Declaration of Independence and saw some stunning comparisons between King George III and Dick DeVos's close ally, George W. Bush.

Cheeck out these highlights:

He has obstructed the Administration of Justice by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers.

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He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.

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He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance.

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For imposing Taxes* on us without our Consent:

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For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury:

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He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.

*'Deficits' may be a better word for it.

When reading the above excerpts, did the NSA spy program, Guantanamo, FEMA, Roberts, and Alito - and Dave Camp's blind support for this administration - come to mind?

In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.

Does the US Senate GOP's stonewalling - and the Michigan Legislative GOP's flip-flop - or the minimum wage come to mind? Or what about the GOP’s refusal to offer a plan for Iraq? And don’t get me started on the environment, healthcare, etc.

The declaration ends with some choice words for Bush and his buddy Dick DeVos:

A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

Ouch. To the rest of us, Happy 230th birthday, America!