"I have seen George Bush and he is a stupid Texan hillbilly." "I have seen Ronald Reagan and he is a demented old man with no brain." ---- These "jokes" appe

"I have seen George Bush and he is a stupid Texan hillbilly." "I have seen Ronald Reagan and he is a demented old man with no brain." ---- These "jokes" appear to belittle the people with real power, in the public's mind. It makes the people feel better. They make them appear harmless. It is a complete mistake to do this. It helps the powerful to spread these jokes, it does not help the people. "oh he won't harm us, he's stupid. He wouldn't be evil, he has no brain. He wouldn't spy on the world, he's just a kid"