Speed Gibson

I had heard the acronym BDS before, referring to Bush Derangement Syndrome. This supposedly explains some of the nonsense put forth by the Michael Moore left, an uncomfortably large and growing percentage of the Democratic Party.

But when an acquaintance, otherwise successful in business and life proudly told me of his "ITMFA" button, I now must take BDS seriously. A Google of "ITMFA" will quickly explain the concept and the various merchandise items available.

The idea is that

1. They wear the button or shirt with just those five letters.
2. You politely ask what it means
3. They tell you.
4. You walk away, conceding their point.

ITMFA means "Impeach the @#$* already!", the explitive obviously referring to President Bush. If I felt that strongly, I would if anything just wear an "Impeach Bush" button. Only I wouldn't because it would ultimately cheapen my cause. To add the street language only marks you as lacking civility as well as intellect.

So point 4 is pure fantasy, derangement you might say. Yes, I'll walk away, but only because there's no basis for intelligent conversation.

So as I said, here's a guy otherwise doing well and he's proud to wear such an item, though not to the office so far.

BDS is real.