Saturday, October 18, 2008

The Bush Presidency: A Complete Waste?

George Bush still has about three months left on the job, but in three weeks San Francisco residents will have a chance to memorialize his presidency in a unique way.

After securing over 12,000 signatures, the San Francisco Presidential Memorial Commission won approval to put "Proposition R" on the November ballot. If passed, the legally binding measure would force officials to rename the San Francisco Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant to the "George W. Bush Sewage Plant".

No money has been raised for or against the proposal, and most people are not taking it seriously-- but local Republican Party officials are working overtime to prevent the measure from passing. Backers of the proposal have their own website, offering ready-to-print flyers and postcards for local supporters. I'll be checking back with you to let you all know if this important measure passes on election day.

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