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Onlooker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 05:50 AM
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McCain word for word plagiarizes Bush
http://www.plunderbund.com/2008/10/01/john-mccain-plagiarizes-ramadan-email-from-george-w-bush/



Compare that wish Bush's message:

http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2005-11/2005-11-04-voa39.cfm?CFID=46384363&CFTOKEN=15237904

"I send warm greetings to American Muslims and Muslims around the world observing Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast.

"Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a time of prayer, reflection, and fasting. It is the holiest month of the Muslim year. To celebrate this holiday, many Muslims gather in their homes and mosques to thank God for His blessings and His help in keeping the fast. Muslims also demonstrate their compassion by reaching out to the less fortunate and giving gifts of money or food to help those in need. This year, many American Muslims have reached out to the victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma and to those affected by the devastating earthquake in South Asia. Their contributions have been generous and reflect the important values shared by all Americans.

"Our Nation is blessed to count many Muslims among our fellow citizens. As Americans, we share a commitment to family, a belief in God's justice and man's moral responsibility, and hope for a future of peace and tolerance.

"Laura and I send our best wishes for a joyful celebration. Eid Mubarak."

GEORGE W. BUSH
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 06:02 AM
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1. !
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Graybeard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 06:12 AM
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2. How nice of McC. So warm and heartfelt.
Not.
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formercia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 07:09 AM
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3. He probably did the same at the Naval Academy.
I remember grading papers from chem lab in college and I could tell what fraternity someone was from just the wording of the answers.

God forbid you should complain lest their daddy cease to be a booster.
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Genevieve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 07:16 AM
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4. ha ha. k and rec.
Edited on Thu Oct-02-08 07:16 AM by Genevieve
nt.
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Silent3 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 07:18 AM
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5. Sure it's plagiarized, but the "Muslims for McCain"...
...still appreciate that he made the effort. All three of them.
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Vinca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 07:21 AM
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6. Doesn't get any closer than that.
If they can swipe cookie recipes it's not a surprise they'd lift a Ramadan message. But from Bush???
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Brundle_Fly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 07:58 AM
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7. Phoning it in.
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Fleshdancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 08:01 AM
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8. wow. they're not even trying anymore.
I LOVE the McCain campaign! :rofl:
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 10:11 AM
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9. kick
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 10:24 AM
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10. If it's the same speechwriter, is it plagarism?
:shrug:

-Hoot
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Ilsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 10:36 AM
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11. It wasn't plagiarism! Really!
He changed "Laura" to "Cindy". :sarcasm:
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Overseas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 10:54 AM
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12. And are chunks of both greetings from Wikipedia? //nt
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RUMMYisFROSTED Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 11:23 AM
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13. Who'd Chimp steal it from?
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Proud Liberal Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-02-08 11:48 AM
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14. Wow
He really WILL be Bush's "third term". It will be like Bush never actually left.
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