UPDATE (13:45 EDT): The White House transcript is now available online here.
I'm watching the presidential press conference live and will update it and the coverage of CNN in real time as it rolls along. Stay tuned for more coverage this afternoon and evening.
10:15 EDT
* First question about Nancy Pelosi's Syria trip and if its sends mixed signals about U.S. foreign policy.
10:17 EDT
* Second question on British sailors and marines held hostage in Iran.
10:17 EDT
* question from Peter Baker on the role "loyalty" played in Bush's firing of US attorneys
10:19 EDT
* CBS's Bill Plante asks about a failure of the surge in Iraq. "People question the continued sacrifice of U.S. troops to make it work"
10:23 EDT
* Jim Rutenberg, New York Times: "Matthew Dowd... kind of issued a strong critique of you and your administration... were you personally stung"
10:26 EDT
ABC's Martha Raddatz: "have you seen evidence that Iran is accelerating its nuclear program?"
10:27 EDT
Pres. Bush says he won't talk about "any intelligence I've seen one way or the other" on Iran's nuclear program
10:28 EDT
Ken Herman: "Mr. President, are you aware of the current price of gas..." He also asked if there's "any indication" it will come down anytime soon before the summer driving season
Pres. Bush points out that much of price linked to crude oil, and that is linked to Iran's bellicosity, as well as some regulations which mandate various blends of gasoline rather than one nationwide blend.
10:30 EDT
David "dancing man" Gregory, NBC asks if Dems taking reins on foreign policy is what "voters elected them to do" in November 2006.
10:33 EDT
McKinnon (sp?) on the Supreme Court ruling yesterday: "don't you think this makes some kind of broad cap" on "greenhouse gases somewhat inevitable?"
10:35 EDT
Bret Baier, Fox News asks if Bush thinks homosexuality is immoral, as does Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Peter Pace
10:36 EDT
Bill Sammon, Washington Examiner, asks about the Dems using "power of the purse" to manipulate war strategy on Iraq.
10:40
Ed Henry, CNN: "what do you say to critics" like Bob Novak who say Bush is more "isolated than Nixon" was in his presidency.
10:42
Ed Chen, LA Times: Chen asks "how do they follow us home" of how terrorists would follow a US retreat from Iraq back to the United States. Chen asked Bush if that statement was an indictment of homeland security efforts undertaken by the Bush administration.
<<NB server was a bit slow, apologies>>
10:49 EDT
CNN's Tony Harris asked reporter Andrea Koppel if the troops are being "used as pawns by both sides, here"
10:51 EDT
Barbara Starr, CNN of the Iraq war supplemental: "They're going to get the money, it's not a question of if, it's a question of when," noting that the military wants funding by mid-April or it says it will have to start making cuts in training, etc. statesside to save money for the Iraq operations.
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I'm gonna have to replay it,
April 3, 2007 - 09:22 ET by Cool ArrowI'm gonna have to replay it, but did he just question the character of the Lawyers released? Did he really cut into the heart of the matter?
Am I mistaken, or is his tone
April 3, 2007 - 09:25 ET by Cool ArrowAm I mistaken, or is his tone a little more personal in this conference?
The President is doing medi
April 3, 2007 - 09:31 ET by Ken ShepherdThe President is doing media watchers everywhere a favor by giving first and last name of all the reporters, making it easier when the transcript drops from the WH press office, and easier for me to identify the print guys whose faces I don't recognize.
But you're right, Bush does have a personal touch to a lot of his press conferences, particularly Rose Garden ones. That's what I've noticed anyway.
He's warmed up now. He's no
April 3, 2007 - 09:43 ET by Cool ArrowHe's warmed up now. He's not struggling with his answers. He's cutting thru the MSM BS as though it's paper mache'.
He's warmed up now. He's no
April 3, 2007 - 09:43 ET by Cool ArrowHe's warmed up now. He's not struggling with his answers. He's cutting thru the MSM BS as though it's paper mache'.
On Nancy Pelosi going to Syri
April 3, 2007 - 09:49 ET by dscottOn Nancy Pelosi going to Syria, isn't there a law on the books about interferring with US policy or falsely representing oneself as a lawful US representive authorized to speak for the US? Setting aside the Treason aspect, it seems to me if it is illegal to represent yourself as policeman, i.e. impersonating an officer; it should be illegal to represent yourself to a foreign government as member of the US government authorized to speak for the US government. It's one thing if you are sent on a special mission at the specific request of the POTUS or State Department, it is quite another thing to claim you represent the US without being authorized to do so. You can claim freedom of speech all you want, you are not free to misrepresent or for that matter make any promises binding the US or leading a foreign power to believe something that the US government has not committed itself to do. Even Ambassadors and treaty negotiators consult with the powers that be before any agreement is made.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
Oh, for a Fonda, Pelosi, Odon
April 3, 2007 - 09:57 ET by Cool ArrowOh, for a Fonda, Pelosi, Odonnel junket!
Oh, but her title is "Sp
April 3, 2007 - 10:03 ET by FastEdOh, but her title is "Speaker", therefor she believes she can "say" anything.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Unfortunately she is empowere
April 3, 2007 - 10:06 ET by Dan The Man 2Unfortunately she is empowered as the speaker of the house to engage in discussions with foriegn powers. But, only the President has the ability to make such agreements binding, of course subject to ratification. And being as she is the 3rd in line for succession she is an officer of the government.
We can only hope that she sees the light. Go to the light Nancy, the light.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
empowered ?
April 3, 2007 - 10:36 ET by tejanodiabloyou sure about that ?? .. as i read the constitution, only the executive branch has the right to treaty and the senate to approve .. doesn't say a word about the house .. article 2, i think ..
never look a gift skunk in the tail ..
Engage discussions, which are
April 3, 2007 - 10:48 ET by Dan The Man 2Engage discussions, which are non binding unless authorized by the President. In other words she is an officer of the government and entitled to a bit more than you or I when talking to a foriegn power. If the President says get back here or else, as an officer she must obey the orders. But, as yet the President has not told here explicitly not to visit Syria.
We should keep all communication options open with these terror states and if the lose at any cost Dims are willing to do it. It provides some cover for the admin and if something should materialize then all for the better.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
I'm seriously concerned about any sub rosa promises Pelosi may
April 3, 2007 - 12:25 ET by RJIm seriously concerned about any sub rosa promises Pelosi may make "if Syria just holds on until the next election." It's just the kind of sneaky thing these Democrats would do.
I'd say Pelosi would go "wink-wink", but I'm pretty sure she lost that ability during her last session with the plastic surgeon. ;^>
For some of us unable to watc
April 3, 2007 - 10:53 ET by Senior ChiefFor some of us unable to watch, I beg you please to print the presidents responses next update. Thank you Ken.
R/Senior Chief
Senior Chief: I'll post
April 3, 2007 - 12:11 ET by Ken ShepherdSenior Chief:
I'll post the White House transcript link as an update when its available.
Here’s what the White House
April 3, 2007 - 12:14 ET by blarsenHere’s what the White House isn’t talking about:
Republican Reps. Aderholt and Wolf are currently visiting Syria. According to a congressional official on Rep. Robert Aderholt’s (R-AL) staff, Aderholt and Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) are currently visiting Israel and Syria.
Republican Rep. Hobson accompanying Pelosi on Syria visit. Speaker Pelosi will be traveling with a contingent of members of Congress to Syria. The delegation includes Reps. David Hobson (R-OH), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Tom Lantos (D-CA), Henry Waxman (D-CA), Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Nick Rahall (D-WV).
So do you believe Republican
April 3, 2007 - 12:30 ET by dscottSo do you believe Republican Reps. Aderholt and Wolf are bad mouthing US policy while visiting Syria? Are they telling Assad to be patient until the Dems take power??? Are they telling Assad that they will run interference for him and tie up funding for the GWOT so he can encourage Iran to be as beligerant as they want? I'm just curious what you think these guys are doing there??? Unlike Nancy Pelosi's agenda and btw Jimmy Carter's.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
Interesting that you already
April 3, 2007 - 13:14 ET by blarsenInteresting that you already know what she's said. She doesn't meet with Assad until tomorrow.
We all know her agenda, so wh
April 3, 2007 - 13:21 ET by dscottWe all know her agenda, so what do you think she is going to say Assad other than what I infered she might??? Bush is a nice guy, he is misunderstood and wants world peace??? Come on Blarsen, you really think Pelosi is going to support current (Bush) US government policy with Assad???
BTW - you didn't answer my question on the Repubs going to Syria, what were they talking about???? Hmmmm.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
They told Assad that Bush is
April 3, 2007 - 13:29 ET by blarsenThey told Assad that Bush is a real asshole and they're ashamed to be in the same party as him.
Pelosi is a snake.
April 3, 2007 - 13:55 ET by RJNow, THERE'S an intelligent response. Classic blarsenese.
But the truth you're hiding from, blarsen, is that it's in Pelosi's snakelike nature to go behind the President's back and strike a deal. To her, political power is more important than the welfare of our military or our country.
snakes
April 3, 2007 - 14:12 ET by tejanodiablois blarsen pelosi ?? has she insinuated her viperous self on this board ?? .. pelosi and her fellow travelors (to syria) are simply tools of the terroristas .. the two republicans are simply tools of tools too foolish to know better ..
never look a gift skunk in the tail ..
"Syria treats Pelosi's visit as a diplomatic victory"
April 3, 2007 - 14:32 ET by RJ"Syria treated the visit as a diplomatic victory. State-run newspapers published news of Pelosi's trip on their front pages, with one daily publishing a photograph of Pelosi next to the headline: "Welcome Dialogue."
Only fools would have expected anything else. Only fools don't realize that this is a political power play by a sleezy Democrat. Only fools don't understand that this is harmful to our military and our country.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8O98BJG0&show_article=1
Maybe she is clearing up the
April 3, 2007 - 20:22 ET by Airforce_5_OMaybe she is clearing up the red tape so Baba can go interview the Syrian terrorist leader...umm sorry President...and fawn all over how cleaver and smart he is.
Thank you for making my point
April 3, 2007 - 14:24 ET by dscottThank you for making my point about what Pelosi will say to Assad.
I am confused about what you said: they're ashamed to be in the same party as him Since when was Bush ever a Democrat??? I think you meant to say American.
Blarsen, I believe this is the first time we have ever agreed about anything. We're all doomed, the world is coming to an end!!!!!
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
dscott-You sir, are a moron.
April 3, 2007 - 14:37 ET by blarsendscott-You sir, are a moron.
Engaging in a little Projecti
April 3, 2007 - 14:45 ET by dscottEngaging in a little Projection are you??? LMAO
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
btw Blarsen, I knew you were
April 3, 2007 - 14:57 ET by dscottbtw Blarsen, I knew you were trying to insinuate the Repubs were telling Assad they were ashamed, but you left the door open to interpertation as to who said what. Next time you won't be so clever to leave me an easy out for spinning your foolishness back on you. LOL So is the moron now??? LOL
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
So is the moron now??? It'
April 3, 2007 - 15:11 ET by blarsenSo is the moron now???
It's still you.
I am pierced to the soul, you
April 3, 2007 - 15:52 ET by dscottI am pierced to the soul, your insightful play with words and name calling overcome me, you win the argument. Is that how it works Blarsen, liberal intelligence is when you demean the person with whom you disagree??? You unwittingly admitted you lost the argument as soon as you called me a moron.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
You unwittingly admitted you
April 3, 2007 - 16:21 ET by blarsenYou unwittingly admitted you lost the argument as soon as you called me a moron.
I lied. You're actually a warm, caring, intelligent and insightful human being.
be a man! admit dscott kick
April 3, 2007 - 16:25 ET by MightyMouthbe a man! admit dscott kicked your behind.!
It happens to me all the time around here (although NOT by you).
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
MM! You sexist pig! Why cant
April 3, 2007 - 16:30 ET by bassndudeMM! You sexist pig! Why cant blars be a female? Or a She-male? Or even a cross dresser? Shame on you....
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
uhhh..I just assumed, It's
April 3, 2007 - 16:36 ET by MightyMouthuhhh..
I just assumed, It's just that I have never met a "female" that dumb.
My apologies blarsen, if you are indeed female.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
"...never met a female t
April 3, 2007 - 16:45 ET by bassndude"...never met a female that dumb." Oh come now. You know Rosie. Well, by reputation anyway. I can see where it would be confusing. But just so you know, my ex wife was every bit as dumb. Gorgeus tho, lol.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Mighty Moron, you are y
April 3, 2007 - 23:00 ET by shawn228Mighty Moron, you are your typical hypocrite self. You guys are up in arms that Clinton fired also fired all his attorneys and it is a double standard, but now that Blarsen has pointed out Republicans are also in Syria, you defend them. Out of 10 thousand sperm, I can't believe you were the fastest. I usually do not use personal attacks but you started it with me in another thread.
Shawn...Big mistake to mess w
April 3, 2007 - 23:08 ET by bigtimerShawn...
Big mistake to mess with MM!
Do so at your own risk.
Gonna be fun...if he bothers to answer ya' that is.
Would you like to continue yo
April 3, 2007 - 23:19 ET by NL207Would you like to continue your stellar debate with me?
Maybe the reason the Pelosi trip to Syria is objectionable and the earlier Republican junket was not is this: The Republican congressmen were not trying to conduct a foreign policy in conflict with the President's and Pelosi most certainly is.
Personally, I don't think either group should be using taxpayer's money to visit that little piss ant, Bashar Assad. These Congressmen are all elected officials of the United States and they claim to be on official business. Anything they say there will be construed as an offical statement by the United States. Their presence in Syria interferes with the constitutional perogative of the President and Executive branch to conduct foreign policy. These Congressmen are not even Senators, who do have some input to foreign policy in the form of Advice and Consent.
Do you have any concrete
April 4, 2007 - 00:12 ET by shawn228Do you have any concrete proof what Pelosi's discussions are? If not it is all speculation. Just like the attorney thing. It is only a double standard when it is to the GOP advantage.
Do you have concrete between
April 4, 2007 - 00:39 ET by NL207Do you have concrete between your ears? What do YOU think Pelosi is doing over there?
Maybe this: "A statement from Pelosi's spokesman, Brendan Daly, said: "As recommended by the Iraq Study Group, a bipartisan delegation led by Speaker Pelosi intends to discuss a wide range of security issues affecting the United States and the Middle East with representatives of governments in the region, including Syria."" Translation: Pelosi intends to conduct foreign policy.
And what was it that the Iraq study group was? A foreign policy committee. This is their report.
Do you have concrete between
April 4, 2007 - 00:54 ET by bigtimerDo you have concrete between your ears?
NL...
You have to have some kind of substance to lay concrete...
Forget it here with shawn...empty air space between ears...
He is a goner.
LMAO!
devils dandruff
April 4, 2007 - 09:33 ET by shawn228All speculation NL207. If you want to talk about double standards. Do you think the President snorted alot of cocaine in his life? yes or no?
Still waiting
April 4, 2007 - 10:51 ET by shawn228Still wating, NL, bigtimer, RJ anybody? hello............ . Did the president snort alot of cocaine in his life? Yes or No.
way to go, shawn
April 4, 2007 - 11:02 ET by RJWow, shawn. You leap from a discussion about Pelosi's open assertion that she is (illegally) planning to discuss, "security issues", which is an attempt to usurp American foreign policy..... to cocain?...and you whine about getting no "respect?" And you really wonder why you're considered a minor leaguer? ;^>
Making a comparison RJ
April 4, 2007 - 11:38 ET by shawn228Does anybody know what Pelosi said in Syria?Is it not speculation ? Well I'm saying I think Bush snorted lots of blow in his life, but I can't prove it right? As Usual RJ set a good example for the Liberal media would you? Don't spin the Story, Yes or No did he snort blow or not. Simple question dude ;^>
Are you kidding Shawn 228:Do
April 4, 2007 - 05:34 ET by BDAre you kidding Shawn 228:
Do you really think Madame speaker is over there telling the Asad Clan to "Get out of the terrorism game right now or Uncle Sam is gonna settle your hash?"
Do you think she is saying "We support our efforts in Iraq, and you better crack down on your border to prevent infiltration into Iraq right now or we start leveling Damascus"?
Nope, probably something like "Hey, have a few more US troops zapped and we will run like rabbits."
Shawn, I'm probably wasting my time
April 3, 2007 - 23:28 ET by RJShawn, I'm probably wasting my time, but wanted to respond anyway before going to bed.
The Republicans aren't in Syria denigrating U.S. policy, telling Assad to hold out until Dems are in power in '08, or making promises behind the President's back.
But Pelosi is a back-stabbing snake, and she's surely doing just that, while she tries to illegally usurp this Administration's foreign policy. For her it's all about political power, and to hell with how it affects our military or our country.
Have a great sleep RJ. Fo
April 4, 2007 - 00:20 ET by shawn228Have a great sleep RJ. For a person that took his ball and went home and claiming how much harm you can do to me in a debate and don't want to bother with me, I sure must get get under your fingernails don't I?
I tried to be nice when I first got on here, but hell, what is the point?. Whether I'm nice or mean, I am called a troll. For your information I meant what I said before. I am not a Democrat. i do not like how they are playing games with money for the military, I also do not like Rosie O Donnell. Just like I'm sure not all conservatives like Pat Robertson or Jerry Falwell. I do not think Pelosi is backstabbing snake and i am giving her the benefit of the doubt for now, which is the same courtesy I gave to the President at one time.
you're being juvenile shawn
April 4, 2007 - 09:33 ET by RJshawn, you're being juvenile, and obviously harboring resentment because I teased you that you play in the minor leagues. How do you intuit that responding to one post after a couple of weeks shows that you get under my fingernails? And what's your first reaction when I do respond to you? More minor league whining. Awwwww. Did somebody call hims a Troll?
So that's it? No refutation of my post? Just a bitch about how you perceive your treatement here and a disclaimer that you're not a Democrat? Perhaps not, but you certainly tilt a good ways left, shawn.....
Good morning RJ
April 4, 2007 - 09:55 ET by shawn228I did respond your post RJ. I said I don't believe Pelosi is a backstabber. You did say you were wasting your time with me and did not debate me any further because I was a minor leaguer, yet you come back for more. If someone shows me respect, I will respond in kind, but I will not try to be nice to flamers anymore, I'm a troll either way right?
"R E S P E C T"
April 4, 2007 - 10:15 ET by RJI don't know, Mr. Overly Sensitive, are you a Troll? Geez, I've been called Nazi, SS, brownshirt, racist, etc, etc...even Son of Satan (and he meant every word), but I'm not whining for "respect." If YOU desire "respect", begin making arguments that aren't shallow and knee-jerk.
(um, "I don't believe Pelosi is a backstabber" as your entire argument isn't likely to get you there)
Not Whining
April 4, 2007 - 10:46 ET by shawn228I'm not whining RJ, just explaining, I will no longer be nice to flamers and why. I can make the best arguments in the world and they will still be construed as Liberal spin.
That's it shawn. Show 'em h
April 4, 2007 - 10:52 ET by RJThat's it shawn. Show 'em how tough you are. Grrrrr. ;^>
I will RJ
April 4, 2007 - 11:25 ET by shawn228I will RJ, thanks so much for your endorsement, I will also try to "Do it for the Gipper"
For the dem party leftists it
April 4, 2007 - 00:30 ET by bigtimerFor the dem party leftists it is defeat at any cost when it comes to this war...the word victory is not in their vocabulary.
They are the enemy within we must and will defeat in '08...for the sake of our children and grandchildren.
Pathetic.
"Out of 10 thousand sp
April 4, 2007 - 09:59 ET by MightyMouth"Out of 10 thousand sperm, I can't believe you were the fastest"
Ah, I see the problem now, your daddy had a low sperm count. For your information, I was the fastest of 20 million swimmers (the normal avg).
Thanks for confirming what everyone here already knows, you are both unimaginative as well as utterly clueless.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Is this what you warned me about bigtimer?
April 4, 2007 - 10:19 ET by shawn228Wow, bigtimer warned me about you. I had no idea your comeback would be so profound, your incompetence must be a inspiration to idiots everywhere. You must have such a large brain to hold all that ignorance.
Congress
April 3, 2007 - 20:11 ET by bigtimerI watched the press conference today...
Once again I wished the President would be more assertive.
By now I give up.
Here is a link that has a lot to do with some of what is going on inside Congress...http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/news_theswamp/2007/04/america_cant_af.html
Like I said before...Rahm Emanuel from the Clinton administration rules...along with Clinton/Shumer in the Senate although they vie for attention, same outcome is shared..
Well, Bush refuses to go to t
April 4, 2007 - 00:18 ET by blarsenWell, Bush refuses to go to the table with anyone. He constantly states that we don't negotiate with our enemies. So who do we negotiate with? You certainly don't negotiate with your friends. The real reason Bush won't negotiate with anyone is because he's a poor communicator. If you can't even talk intelligently to the people of your own country or government, how can you go abroad and expect to have a positive influence on foreign leaders?
I'd rather have Pelosi talking with Assad than Bush any day of the week.
Agreed
April 4, 2007 - 00:23 ET by shawn228I agree Blarsen. If the majority of Americans did not want Pelosi to be the speaker, the GOP would still have the house
Meh
April 4, 2007 - 00:33 ET by Mr. BishopNot entirely... the "majority" of Americans don't vote for national elections. They vote for their specific areas or districts. Most Americans don't understand that voting for one Democrat, no matter how much they sound like a Republican candidate, is voting for an entirety of Democrats.
Amazingly, I hear this mantra now spouted about how the majority of Americans have spoken, etc. Yet, in 2004, Bush was re-elected with a majority of the popular vote, Republicans gained seats in Congress, yet liberals contend that the majority of Americans don't like Bush or Republicans. Now, it's the other way around? I'm confused...
That completely aside, at what point, in the Constitution, did the Speaker of the House gain the Constitutional authority to enter into negotiations with any country, about anything? Funny... the copy I have says that right is left exclusively to the president...
"Stop global warming! Asphyxiate a liberal!" - Show us how far you're willing to go to stop "global warming"
All you need to know is that
April 4, 2007 - 01:19 ET by blarsenAll you need to know is that Bush's approval rating is 30%. To me, that says the majority dissapprove of him.
Um, not quite
April 4, 2007 - 01:24 ET by Mr. BishopTo begin with, learn to read. Go back, and read what I wrote again. Read every word, and stop skipping as you've been losing a lot of what I say by doing so.
Secondly, Bush's approval rating means... what exactly? His "approval raitings" were rock bottom before he won the 2004 election with 51% of the popular vote. Clinton's approval ratings were high quite often, and damned if he never achieved even a 50% margin in either election.
Bush's approval rating tells me one thing: he has the guts to stick by his principles, instead of simply placing his finger to the political wind, to see what he should have for breakfast that morning. That's something Clinton did routinely.
"Stop global warming! Asphyxiate a liberal!" - Show us how far you're willing to go to stop "global warming"
Mr. Bishop
April 4, 2007 - 11:20 ET by shawn228Mr. Bishop. George Bushes approval ratings were in the mid to
upper 40's in the 2004 election. GOPers scared Americans with the
Boogieman so many times they trust ed GOPs to do the right thing back
then, that is why they got control of both chambers and the Presidency.
What did they get? Oh I'm sure someone will respond to my post and say the usually GOP talking points hmmmm lets see.
:Great Economy
:Record breaking Stock Market
: High home ownership
What
good is a great economy or Stock Market, when we have a close to 9
trillion dollar deficit? Our kids Grandkids and great grandkids are
going to be paying through the nose. Bush took Clintons surplus and
added a huge deficit. Of course Cheney said "deficits don't matter" So
i'm sure he is right.
Yes, homeowner ship is high, but so are foreclosures, because of
interest only loans. Many Americans bought homes they cannot afford and
millions will lose their house unless Bush can do something to protect
them and I would count on it myself
Bush's approval rating is 30% because
: medical cost are skyrocketing
: people have lost confidence in him in Iraq
: people don't see him as honest
: the attorney scandal and his unwillingness to let Rove and Miers testify under oath
and so much more
Bush's approval ratings have nothing to do with his wanting to whats right. It is because of the stubborness.
GOPers don't misinterperet this as gloating, but I personally am happy that the house of cards is crumbling
:Duke Cunningham "jail time"
: Jack Abramoff "jail time"
: Bob Ney "jail time"
: Mark Foley "possible jail time"
:Scooter Libby "jail time" unless pardened by the President
Rumsfeld"fired"
Rove "subpuena issued, not yet served"
Harriet Miers "ditto"
Bill Frist "gone and under investigation"
Tom Delay "gone and under investigation"
The house "democratic majority"
The senate "democratic majority"
Old Attorney General "replaced"
New Attorney General 'in danger of being fired"
Two front runners for GOPers "two RHINO's" Republican in name only
If it was not for people on this site and others like it, the house of cards would be completely down by now
A righteous jihad against NewsBusters?
April 4, 2007 - 11:32 ET by RJ"If it was not for people on this site and others like it...."
Ha! So THAT'S why you hang out here, shawnie. You're on a righteous jihad against the evil NewsBusters who are propping up George Bush. ;^>
more amused than anything RJ
April 4, 2007 - 11:44 ET by shawn228No it just amuses me seeing peoples point of view in here. After every thing that has happenned to the GOP and convictions and scandals, you still defend them. Tell me what would make you change you mind about them? George Bush admitting he has a crush on George Stephanoupolis?
Make up your mind, shawn. Y
April 4, 2007 - 11:51 ET by RJMake up your mind, shawn. You were just whining about being called a Troll and not getting "respect", but now you're "amused." ;^>
Little of both
April 4, 2007 - 11:57 ET by shawn228I guess I started with amusement, then I started to post and was called names, then a little bitter Then I thought to myself, what the heck. So i am amused again. Thx for your concern RJ.
RJ, you must consider the old
April 4, 2007 - 12:00 ET by bassndudeRJ, you must consider the old adage about simple minds when conversing with shawn. Remember, use small words.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
it's shawn's house crumbling
April 4, 2007 - 11:45 ET by tumbler_2007Worry about your own house of crap crumbling, shawn. Let me see; your appraisal of W's approval ratings:
Bush's approval rating is 30% because
: medical cost are skyrocketing-- At average $10 for two aspirins, $25 for a vomit pail, I should think so.
: people have lost confidence in him in Iraq Oh, sure, but you "support the troops." Other people still have confidence in Bush.
: people don't see him as honest What people? Democrats ? Pork barrell spenders and dishonest panderers? -- Plenty of people see W as honest. Speak for yourself.
: the attorney scandal and his unwillingness to let Rove and Miers testify under oath So ? Eat your hearts out.
and so much more --So much more BS --? Don't need any more, Shawn--
Bush's approval ratings have nothing to do with his wanting to whats right. It is because of the stubborness. So, your party buys these ratings and now you have buyers' remorse ? Don't make me cry. Your house is crumbling. Are you insured, Shawnsie?
I like you tumbler
April 4, 2007 - 11:53 ET by shawn228I truly like you Tumber. I will concede you are right.....always. I will not debate with you, you know why? You get under Blonde and RJ's skin, even though you are on their side. God Bless you Tumber. live free guard those borders.
Awwww, how sweet. I now p
April 4, 2007 - 11:57 ET by RJAwwww, how sweet. What a lovely couple you make. I now pronounce you man and, um.....something
Thx again for your approval RJ
April 4, 2007 - 12:09 ET by shawn228Thx RJ, Did not know you approved of civil unions, thought your mind was so much in the gutter it was blocking my view.
Anyways RJ it has been fun bantering with you, but I have to finish a project and my boss will be p*ssed if she knows I've been on the computer all morning. I will check back in a few hours. As usualy RJ you have been enlightening.
You're the same sex?
April 4, 2007 - 12:15 ET by RJIf my mind was blocking your view, wouldn't that mean your mind was lower in the "gutter?" (Yawn)
Besides, what gives you the idea that I think you and Tumbler are of the same sex?
I'm curious Shawn, since we a
April 4, 2007 - 15:55 ET by dscottI'm curious Shawn, since we are mentioning W's poll ratings at 30%, I wonder what Congress's ratings mean at 28% since Pelosi is running the show over there???? Could it be that Americans in general are fed up with all politicians including Pelosi???
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
biased poll
April 4, 2007 - 16:09 ET by shawn228Congress already had a low level before Pelosi took over. It is her job to make the approval level higher which she already did, not much but it is higher than before. Bush took a approval rating of 90 percent and brought it down to 30. That is actually "hard work"
All you need to know is tha
April 4, 2007 - 10:57 ET by Dave RAll you need to know is that Bush's approval rating is 30%. To me, that says the majority dissapprove of him.
So what? This country is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. Mob rule does not apply here. The founders of this country were wise in setting things up this way, and I am glad they did. This prevents people who run on their emotions and think only of the moment they are living in (liberals) from affecting sudden changes that would have disasterous affects down the road, such as suddenly pulling out of Iraq.
Many liberals say they are against war, but if we cut and run now, not only will our allies never trust us again, but the Middle East will decend into utter chaos, and then you will have a war on your hands that you won't believe, and I am not talking decades down the road, either.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.- Neal Boortz.
Negotiation implies some sort
April 4, 2007 - 00:28 ET by NL207Negotiation implies some sort of quid-pro-quoarrangement can be reached. What is it that you think Bush should trade with these Muslims? Their goal is the complete subjugation of all infidels to Islam, either through forced conversion, dhimmitude, or death. Which of these goals do you intend to grant our enemies in exchange for peace? Assad isn't calling the shots here. Ahmadinejad is. He and Iran are the power behind Hezbollah. Iran is also behind Moqtada Al Sadr and his Mahdi Army in Iraq. Some even think that Iran has an accommodation with Osama bin laden and Al Qaeda to fight the common enemy, America.
Negotiate? Only a fool negotiates with people who are demanding his death. How much communication is necessary with Islamofascists?
"Keep your friends close
April 4, 2007 - 01:14 ET by blarsen"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer"
-Don Corleone
Oh good...
April 4, 2007 - 01:21 ET by Mr. BishopInstead of contributing information to a conversation, now we're blanket posting quotes, and fictional characters, at that? Guess what blarsen? Don Corleone didn't play by the rules... is that what you're suggesting now? That the US shouldn't play by the rules, and we should just nuke Syria (preferably with Pelosi in it), as well as Iran and Iraq (after we withdraw)? If so, then I support your suggestion.
"Stop global warming! Asphyxiate a liberal!" - Show us how far you're willing to go to stop "global warming"