White House: Bush's ("appeasement") comment not directed at Obama

[sabra]

Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the comment wasn't directed at him, but Barack Obama is taking exception to it just the same.

In a speech to Israel's parliament today, President Bush said, "Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong."

In a statement, the Democratic presidential candidate called the remarks a "false political attack"and an "extraordinary politicization of foreign policy."

But White House press secretary Dana Perino tells reporters in Israel that Bush's comments were not a reference to Obama. She added that "there are many who suggested these types of negotiations." Perino says it's understandable to think "the world revolves around you" when running for office, but that's "not always true."

Read more: http://www.kget.com/political/story.aspx?content_id=7de5a7ab-2d60-420f-8f4d-d1c37a72c161

[whistle]

1. Right and when Dubya pulls his finger out of his ass it won't stink either

:eyes:

[efhmc]

2. Anyone who does not know by now that bush is a habitual liar

will never be convinced of anything that is actual good foreign policy and should be discounted as having no moral or intellectual value.

[gratuitous]

3. Then who was Commander Bunnypants talking about?

Or is he too much of a wuss to call people out by name? He sure likes to talk tough thousands of miles away, but he seems a bit less pusillanimous when his targets are a little closer. And paying attention.

So, who was Stupidhead talking about, Dana? You say it wasn't Obama; who was it?

[Bok_Tukalo]

12. Probably Jimmy Carter

He had visited the area recently and talked with members of Hamas.

[Supersedeas]

29. was McCain referring to Carter too?? -- this was a coordinated attack

[RaleighNCDUer]

13. Well, it says it right there.

"Some people." How can that be taken as talking about Obama? "Some people." "Obama." They're not even spelled the same.

[crimsonblue]

20. Some means more than one...

and he was referring to democrats.. I will grant that Carter may be one of those, but who else? Clinton (nope.. she is in favor of obliterating Iran). Who else COULD it be besides Obama? There's this little thing called inference, and I guess some people on this thread didn't learn that in grade school.

[Myrina]

4. ... and after 7 3/4 years of nothing but lies, we should believe them ...

... why, exactly? :puke:

[C_U_L8R]

5. Define "some" and "many"

if the press rolls with this crap, they are utterly worthless.
Any competent reporter should be blowing holes in Bush's bullshit right and left.

[no_hypocrisy]

6. Why, oh why didn't the press corps simply ask exactly to whom was * referring with "some (people)"?

[Mrs. Overall]

7. From the USA Today article this morning (what anonymous White House aides are saying):

"Bush didn't explicitly criticize Sen. Barack Obama, but CNN says anonymous White House aides "are acknowledging" that the president was referring to the Democratic presidential hopeful, who has said he would be willing to meet with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad."
more:http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/05/bush-equat...

[leveymg]

8. How can she say that with a straight face? When will the MSM finally focus on Prescott Bush's Nazi

ties?

This is the perfect opportunity. Dubya opened the barn door, and it's time to bring in the camera crews to show the American people how unclean the Bush family really is.

[RaleighNCDUer]

14. It's in the job description.

Press secretary: Prime requisite - to be able to look you in the eye, and lie.

[leveymg]

17. Overlapping job descripton with her boss

But, she's far more skilled and convincing. Looks better on camera, too.

[thunder rising]

9. You almost have to feel sorry for the White House hangers-on; like a developmentally challenged kid.

[Doctor_J]

10. Keep talking moron

Your approval rating will be right there with your blood alcohol level pretty soon.

[liberal N proud]

11. They must have had that statement written and waiting

:wtf: "it's understandable to think "the world revolves around you" when running for office, but that's "not always true." :wtf:

[sabra]

16. to think "the world revolves around you" - sounds like Mr. BubbleBoy to me

[daleo]

15. When you are a lame duck unelected president

it's understandable to think "the world revolves around you"...but that's "not always true."

[AngryOldDem]

18. Almost immediately after the story broke, the WH said it WAS a backhanded slap at Obama.

Jesus. They must think we are complete and total morons. (Or is that morans?)

[Ian David]

19. Someone should have told Insane McCain before he chimed-in with his agreement.

McCain Agrees With Bush’s Remarks on Obama/Nazis
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3289118

[ToughLuck]

22. This does not surprise me about McCain, we will see more of this crap from him.

[ToughLuck]

21. Typical denegrate someone, then pretend you were not talking about them..Fuck you Bush.

[DeSwiss]

23. Some ingenious argument?

Sounds like Dumbo's jealous of Barack's brain....

[uppityperson]

24. "ingenious argument" vs just kill them all?

There he goes again. Uppityperson says it's understandable to think "the world revolves around you" when you are president.

[iamtechus]

25. Time to drag out the pictures

Nuff said.

[Virginia Dare]

26. But, but, but, THAT tyrant is our FRIEND...

my daddy told me so.

[JNelson6563]

27. Lying motherfuckers.

I don't usually swear like that but I had to let it out.

Julie

[dogfacedboy]

28. Dana Perino is phenominal! She can kiss Bush's ass and speak all at once.