Bush to hold press conference shortly

[IDemo]

From MSNBusCh

Unexpected announcement follows his speech to nation Sunday

WASHINGTON - The White House unexpectedly announced Monday morning that President Bush will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Details were not immediately available, though the question and answer session will be held at the White House.

The president has traditionally made an opening statement at news conferences, but it was not clear if he would do so at this one.

Sunday night, Bush addressed the nation on his Iraq policy, asking that Americans “not give up on this fight for freedom.”

[bunkerbuster1]

1. Terra Terra Terra, Victory Victory Victory!

lather, rinse, repeat. Anyone watching anymore?

[hwmnbn]

4. I'll be watching more for the questions....

than for the answers. It's put up or shut up time for the Washington Press Corp.

[LibDemAlways]

8. I expect that as usual the questions and

questioners will be pre-determined and the whole bogus event scripted. Otherwise the chimp wouldn't be doing it. The corporate whores otherwise known as the WH Press Corps are - with very few exceptions - there to prop the chimp up. I happened to hear a so-called "reporter" on C-span this am vigorously defending chimp's "program" of domestic surveillance. Talking points have already been distributed.

[peaches2003]

29. Who was that?

What reporter was defending the unconcstitutional surveillance of U.S. citizens? Name, please, anybody.

I expect the questions at the press conference to be a complete waste of time as they have been for 5 years, but what reporter would openly defend the chimp breaking the law and the Constitution?

[LibDemAlways]

53. I didn't catch her name, but

she was identified as working for the Baltimore Sun. She kept calling the spying "a program" of the administration and her tone indicated she had no problem with it.

[UpInArms]

40. here's a sample of the questions that I expect at this PC

Q: What color is Laura's dress at the holiday dinner?

Q: Did Barney enjoy frolicking in the snow for the holiday card?

Q: Do you think that Santa Claus will bring you anything special this year?

Q: Have the twins been enjoying their first year off from college? (some follow drivel may ensue)

Q: Are you planning on more vacations this year since it's almost over and where will you spend your holidays, i.e. Crawford, Kennebunkport, Camp David?

more inane stupidity will follow with *Co running into a door if someone dares go off script.

[UpInArms]

50. "banters with reporters"

http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-121905-al-bush_dayafter.2574ac75.html

excerpt:

Despite the weighty issues Bush addressed, the president bantered with reporters at times during the news conference.

"So many questions, so little time," said one, and the president had a ready quip. "Ask a short question," he said.

...more crap at link...

:puke:

lapdogs kiss ass would have been a more appropriate headline :puke:

[UpInArms]

54. here's a link to the text of the "press" conference

mostly it was the Chimperor - towards the bottom there are the non-questions from the lapdogs - it's definitely a puker

http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/12/20/america/web.2012.conferencetext.php#

[hatrack]

48. You forgot 9/11!!!

9/11, 9/11, 9/11, 9/11, 9/11, 9/11, 9/11!!!

[mattclearing]

2. Wake me when he resigns. n/t

[InkAddict]

43. Wake up, please, wake up!

They now came upon more and more of the big scarlet poppies, and fewer and fewer of the other flowers; and soon they found themselves in the midst of a great meadow of poppies. Now it is well known that when there are many of these flowers together their odor is so powerful that anyone who breathes it falls asleep, and if the sleeper is not carried away from the scent of the flowers, he sleeps on and on forever. But Dorothy did not know this, nor could she get away from the bright red flowers that were everywhere about; so presently her eyes grew heavy and she felt she must sit down to rest and to sleep.

But the Tin Woodman would not let her do this.

"We must hurry and get back to the road of yellow brick before dark," he said; and the Scarecrow agreed with him. So they kept walking until Dorothy could stand no longer. Her eyes closed in spite of herself and she forgot where she was and fell among the poppies, fast asleep.

"What shall we do?" asked the Tin Woodman.

"If we leave her here she will die," said the Lion. "The smell of the flowers is killing us all. I myself can scarcely keep my eyes open, and the dog is asleep already."

[sabra]

3. is this number 6? "it's hard werk, I tell you"

It's funny this is just like how * handled the Katrina aftermath, and nobody bought it then...

[bunkerbuster1]

6. We are all "Number 6" now

(only makes sense if you ever watched the Prisoner)

[Lerkfish]

17. If you watched the last episode, its VERY telling.

number 6 is man fighting the conflict between his animalistic and rational natures. the animalistic nature launches the big bomb.

macgoohan was a prophet, I'm tellin ya.

but it would probably be unmutual for me to point that out.

I'll be seeing you!

[bunkerbuster1]

20. Is that what the last episode is about?

Funny, 37 years later I still don't really know. but your 'splanation works as well as any.

[Lerkfish]

33. Hey, I cheated: bought the boxed set and the viewed the extras...

...where they explained the last episode.

[bunkerbuster1]

37. Boxed DVD set? I think the series is best viewed on fuzzy old VHS copies

taped from PBS broadcasts in the 80s.

It more closely duplicates the original CBS summer-replacement viewing experience. Now if I could only find a 19" black and white TV...

[Lerkfish]

38. LOL! well, the DVD sharpness DOES distract you.

but then I just get Rover to come over and suck me back and everything is just fine again.

[bunkerbuster1]

44. the rovers scared the living crap out of me during the original run

of course, I was around 10 at the time.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

52. All ya had to do is ask me

I would have been happy to 'splain it to ya! :evilgrin:

[SpiralHawk]

28. Lerkfish is unmutual

Bad luck with your exams.

[Lerkfish]

34. heh.

nice to see some prisoner fans here.

[LifeDuringWartime]

35. great show!

i've only seen one episode unfortunately (the one about revolt)

[Lerkfish]

39. I recommend seeing the entire series...

my wife got me the boxed set. Its a prophetic metaphor for what is happening now.

a little TOO prophetic.

keep in mind, MacGoohan's original idea was only X number of episodes, but the network made them increase the number to make the whole season. If you just watch the original intended order, the story arc becomes more clear.

[Dogmudgeon]

24. Number Six, to Bush, is just three "Number 2s" before bedtime

--p!

[Skarbrowe]

5. Hmmm. Could he possibly be announcing some major staff changes?

I'll admit to not having a clue to what's going on. I didn't even stay awake for last night's propaganda spew. Plus, I haven't had any news on yet today. We do know a possible indictment might be coming down against Rove. Cheney just went to Iraq and from what I hear got a rather unpleasant welcome from our troops. Seems like a lot is happening at the moment, none of it being good for you know who.

EDITED to say...I misread the topic title as there being an unexpected announcement from Bush. Didn't realize he's just wanting some TV attention to keep the spin going.

:silly:

[babylonsister]

7. Aw,

I weep.:sarcasm: But you are surely right about the propaganda spew! I had my high-waders on!

[InkAddict]

9. Probably something along the lines of

by Executive Order #.... I've ordered the immediate detention of all Democratic members of Congress to be held on suspicion of .... and we'll throttle them all until the Truth (as I see it) is told and I have no comments on ongoing investigations.

GOODBYE CONSTITUTION - HELLO DICTATORSHIP!

Sleep deprived or not, the House needs to convene IMMEDIATELY with a resolution of Impeachment, NOW!

[HereSince1628]

15. Interesting speculation, that. Bushco would want to be in front of

a story of additional indictments.

Do you know if Fitzgerald has the GJ scheduled to meet today?

[SpiralHawk]

32. ...Or trying to pre-empt a Fitzie-Treason blockbuster later this week?

I think Fitzie is ready to indict more White House traitors...

If so, you can bet the Rove-Cheney machine is trying to grease the skids some way in advance...

[DemonFighterLives]

10. Dick said we are turning the corner

I'm sure dubby has got to get up and repeat that!
Doesn't the knucklehead in chief know that he is wearing everyone out with his bs?
Karen Hugh!!1!!!1 tells dubby that he's gotta get out there. Like a boxer that is getting the crap beat out of him, he staggers out for another round. :spank:

[demnan]

11. Hey Shrub

Give us all a big Christmas present and resign, you and Cheney too!

(I can always hope).

[calico1]

12. Must be the plan..

Fake press conferences, stupid, repetitive speeches. Same old crap. Repeat, repeat, repeat until you wear everyone down. :eyes:

[indepat]

13. Is there anyone alive who believes Iraqis will have freedom once the fight

is won since their supposed freedom has been rigged so internationals will be siphoning of most of their wealth. :grr:

[onehandle]

14. An "Unexpected" annnouncement this early in the newscycle....

....must be viewed as good news for them.

Maybe they caught Al Qaeda's #3 Guy.......Again.

[Lerkfish]

18. or what they THINK is good news...

"the eagles are flying" I have released all the missiles....

(Dead Zone reference) i have always felt Bush was Stillson.

[HereSince1628]

19. Hahaha, only if they can say they used US wiretaps to get him

I am thinking they found him in Fantasyland, Anaheim California.

[tanyev]

16. That's it, just keep talkin', Georgie.

Keep digging that hole deeper and deeper.

[Danmel]

21. Interesting time of year for the media blitz

Most people are out SHOPPING SHOPPING SHOPPING. Not paying attention (not that they ever do).

[Evergreen Emerald]

22. Look for the big box under his jacket

...and an ear piece. Our perhaps they have surgically installed one in his head.

[The Witch]

23. If this were a movie he'd resign now

Unexpected news conferences... how I hate them... they are so NOT like the movies.

maybe he heard the news that Rove will be indicted and will tell us all...

then again, maybe not.

[fshrink]

25. Wanna bet we'll be served a pic of a dead OBL?

Merry XMas/

[SpiralHawk]

26. Good. Pluto is on Bush's natal Mercury, and this could be a moment...,

I expect him to come out agressive and try to stay aggressive.

The propaganda offensive is in full catapult mode.

But this time -- I feel -- the propaganda will meet MASSIVE NUCLEAR RESISTANCE.

The BS meters have already maxed out for most Americans. It's be something to see what happens today...

[DoYouEverWonder]

30. They know they are in deep shit

Cheney went to Iraq yesterday and Bush is up bright and early on a Monday. Fitzgerald must be getting ready to hand down another indictment.

[stop the bleeding]

41. I agree they are scrambling because their asses are leaking - BIG TIME

:hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts:


Give Mommy a Kiss....

[Nordmadr]

27. He is just going to come out and try to better explain

why he has been spying on U.S. citizens. Perhaps some folks pointed out that this isn't really ok, so now he has to calm the sheep back down with a little lullaby.

Olafr

[Zynx]

31. Why doesn't he just shut up?

[rainbow4321]

36. I worry when he opens his fucking mouth...

Cuz whenever he feels a need to offer up his vile opinion and cheerleader rah-rah's, a massive explosion(s) happens in Iraq shortly afterwards. Someone get him out from behind that podium before he gets more troops or civilians killed.

[deminks]

42. Kiss my hiney, Smirky. You shoulda resigned. You cannot lie your way out

I do wonder sometimes if he will just declare himself chimperor and be done with it. Could be today.

[stop the bleeding]

45. Will he be taking questions fron the Press?????

Because if he does then this will be good.:spank:


Give Mommy a Kiss....

[wookie294]

46. What about Zarqawi ?

We must capture that Zarqawi fella.

:o

[Demeter]

47. Maybe He'll Resign

Dreams come true at Christmas time.

[yorkiemommie1]

49. need stephanie miller to help me thru this

can't take it straight!
keeps using phrase "constitutional authority"......

[cliss]

51. I think I've figured out what the real problem is....

I'm willing to be my last dollar that Bush's ratings are lower than we think. Probably in the low teen's. Like 10%.

The White House must know this. They're scrambling, struggling for survival.

EVERYONE I know hates Bush. Not ONE single person that I talk to approves of what he's done. Not one.