Things aren't looking for *: Press conference this morning

[sabra]

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8046041 /

Bush to hold press conference shortly
Opening statement will be about economy

The Associated Press
Updated: 9:41 a.m. ET May 31, 2005

WASHINGTON - President Bush is keeping his second-term pledge to hold at least one full-blown news conference each month.


He was squeezing one in on Tuesday, the last day of May, starting at 10:45 a.m. ET. The White House said he would open with a statement declaring that the nation’s economy was strong and getting stronger.


The session in the Rose Garden would be Bush’s first full-scale news conference since April 28 when he held a prime-time meeting with reporters in the East Room.

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The administration was like "oh shit, we promised to do it every month"... With * saying, "please don't make go out there guys..."

Will some one have the guts to ask about the Downing Street memo?

[Triana]

1. Economy: No one believes bu$hit's Rosy Picture...it's bu$hit

From emad in another post:

Bush's Rosy View of Economy Doesn't Mesh With Public Perception

May 31 (Bloomberg) -- Ellen Westbrook, an employment counselor in Asheville, North Carolina, says she just rolls her eyes when she hears about how the U.S. economy is strong and getting stronger.

``I've seen 300 manufacturing jobs disappear down here in the last three weeks,'' she says. ``How can I think the economy is good when I am watching high-paying jobs disappear overseas?''

[FreedomAngel82]

90. Someone on Conyers blog

mentioned how she lived in Florida and in her county 3,000 people were unemployed and poor! 3,000 people in one county!!! Imagine what the whole number is in the US. Does anybody know? When I tell that to rightwingers I get the old "we're in a recession" bullshit.

[knowbody0]

2. "our economy is strong"

"more americans are working than ever before"
i feel so much better now

[BlueJazz]

4. Yep..."Supersize that, Sir?"

[knowbody0]

5. OMG

I hear birds chirping

[dddem]

9. He's right -

After almost 2 years of unemployment, my husband is back to work! Mind you, he's making about 1/2 of what he used to earn, but he's working! The economy is up! Woo hoo! Life is good! Praise Jesus!

[elehhhhna]

31. how "uniquely American" ! Best o'luck to your Hubs, ddem.

[gumby]

3. "Our economy is strong,"

but we (congress) need to work together. They need to do energy bill. Consumers see the consequences at pump of not having an energy policy.

Sounds sluggish.

[aden_nak]

73. Tarzan Government?

[AlCzervik]

6. I want my energy bill paseed waaaa, and CAFTA too!

[gumby]

7. 'Congress needs to reign in mandatory spending.'

Isn't that SS, Medicare, Medicaid?

CAFTA is good for workers.
SS needs reform and 'voluntary personal savings accounts'.. same as Congress has.

[bryant69]

10. yeah

Pretty much, I think. But with Bush you never know. Words are more fluid in his mouth than in other mouths.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[elehhhhna]

15. AND "Make the tax cuts permanent" !!! WTF? Math much?

[displacedtexan]

24. Those congressional accounts are, I believe, in addition to...

their retirement plans.

There he goes again "disassembling."

[gumby]

8. Iraq elections dealt the insurgency a serious blow.

Yeah, they seem to be blowing up everything.

[beam me up scottie]

11. When he said he would answer

questions, he never even looked at the reporters before he called on Terry.
Now he's trying to tell us how the insurgents think...

[gumby]

12. Q: you said that invading Iraq would deter nuclear development

by other countries. In the case of Iran and N. Korea that seems to be the opposite. Why is that true?

A: We're working on it and making progress. N. Korea violated agreement. It's good to have China and other countries saying the same thing as US to N. Korea.

We want diplomacy to work.

bwaahahahaha

[elehhhhna]

14. and (paraphrasing) : "Iran & NK were doing it before we invaded anyway"

[gumby]

13. Q: With your "political capital" and a Rethug Congress

why can't get your SS reform passed?

A: ramble ... ramble... ramble.

[southernleftylady]

16. then went into his sell mode on SS ..

my head hurts from listening to this guy

[FreedomAngel82]

91. LOL!

That's the best one I've read so far. LOL! I wonder what happened to the whole SS "tour" and them doing all that. They've been awfully quiet when it comes to that. :shrug:

[sabra]

17. Asked about Amnesty Itl..

He replied allegations are absurd!

[lonestarnot]

40. Oh sure ... absurd bushitler...exactly what I'd say if I were a liar!

[elehhhhna]

18. "Dissassembled means 'not tell the truth'. " Oh.My.God. Dissemble much?

[displacedtexan]

20. I am absolutely mortified!

I can't believe the "Press Corpse" continues to let him get away with this!

And will no one ask him what is so funny about prisoners claiming abuse at the hands of Americans?

A simple "What's so funny, Mr. pResident?" would work wonders!

[elehhhhna]

25. Then read this & barf:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3755469&mesg_id=3755600&page=

[gumby]

19. Q: Amnesty International report on A New Gulag.

How did it come to this? AA is not some wacko, American hating group.

A: AA report is absurd. US promotes freedom around the world. Report is absurd.

[Norquist Nemesis]

80. We'll see how 'absurd' another one of their reports are

the next time he wants to use them as evidence at a UN Security Council meeting.

[beam me up scottie]

21. Artricrurately?

[elehhhhna]

22. Re the convicted Yukos exec (Russias own Ken Lay): He said (really):

He's concerned because the Russianiacans held the guy in prison before his trial--and in OUR country you're innocent 'til proven guilty.

So no one is held in prison in the US, ever, 'til convicted? Right. Got it.

[knowbody0]

26. it is so clear by this conference

that he believes he is the ultimate authority of the planet

[elehhhhna]

34. Psycho with a capital "S"

[SammyWinstonJack]

82. Dictator of the World?

I am sure that the non-elected POS truly believes he is.

[Norquist Nemesis]

79. Ah, I see now

He was again referencing the "over there" fight and speaking GEOGRAPHICALLY. Sure thing. Got it.

[gumby]

23. Faux News asks about Bolton

and the 'pervasive attitude of filibusters.'

Must be applying for Gannon's spot.

[beam me up scottie]

27. He doesn't know what a filibuster is?

"All I know is that he's not getting an up or down vote"

idiot

Oh, embryos, this should be good.

[elehhhhna]

28. "snowflake babies" n/t

[beam me up scottie]

29. Complete

verbal self immolation.

[elehhhhna]

36. as usual.

[beam me up scottie]

30. Solve diseases?

[Tripper11]

33. No he didn't! I missed that one...cripes!

[beam me up scottie]

35. Makes your head hurt, watching this...

I need a drink.

Oh, there it is, nu-cu-lar weapon.

[VOX]

95. Good God. There's no end to it!

:crazy:

[gumby]

32. Q: Since you said that there are no 'spare embryos,' what is

your position on fertility clinics that create spare embryos.

A: I had event with "little babies." Snowflakes. I've made my position on stem cells clear and will veto.

evade... evade... evade....

[elehhhhna]

37. When he says snowflakes, I envision him snorting coke.

[gumby]

41. got me

:rofl:

[beam me up scottie]

39. No tax dollars for destroying life.

except for post birth life, of course.

[lonestarnot]

42. Well then all fundie churches loose tax exemption right?

[beam me up scottie]

47. Good point.

This moron lives in a bubble.

[TWiley]

68. Is there a petition that I can sign somewhere?

I do think the tax exemption for politically active Christian Churches needs to be eliminated.

Christian Evangelism is only compatibe with itself, and those who are attacked by it should not be required to finance their bullshit through tax exemptions.

[lonestarnot]

97. Think we need to get one started if not...

[southernleftylady]

44. great cartoon on this

[beam me up scottie]

51. Saved it.

Thanks!

[FreedomAngel82]

92. Oh that'll go well with the voters

Of course he'll veto. He's not up for re-election next term so he's still applying to the fundie base. Forget the elderly and everybody else who has a disease that can be healed by stem cell research. This is why a lot of republicans did vote for it because they know this and I think a lot of them do want this as well. Now if Bush veto's this bill he could lose some republicans in the Senate/Congress.

[gumby]

38. Culture of life means expanding faith-based initiatives.

OMG.......

[Pithy Cherub]

43. Noun meet verb. Verb meet noun. You are the same in bush world.

That is all. :rofl:

[beam me up scottie]

45. To reporter: "Is that the word you used, HUH?"

"HUH" ?

The leader of the free world uses the word "huh" when he asks for clarification.

I'm so ashamed.

[elehhhhna]

48. Wait til he says "We might-could invade..." Texas stoopid talk.

[beam me up scottie]

57. He thinks his stoopidity is endearing.

:puke:

[beam me up scottie]

46. heh heh heh

[gumby]

49. "China is a fascinating country."

swell.

[elehhhhna]

52. He seen it in a book once.

[elehhhhna]

50. Dalai Lama what? Huh? I'm all dissassembled here.

[babylonsister]

53. Why did anyone think this is the guy to have a beer with?

He has such a tough time stringing a sentence together; what an embarrassment!

[elehhhhna]

58. He passes out early so one can steal his wallet? Dunno.

[Misunderestimator]

54. Americans are seeing violent actions on our TV screens, because

of WHAT? :wtf: Because of terrorists?

[FreedomAngel82]

93. Last time I looked

they didn't show anything on the "news" except for a runaway bride and Michael Jackson. :eyes: Maybe Bush gets confused by the real world and the show "West Wing." :shrug:

[gumby]

55. "I have faith in the ability of democracy to transform nations."

&^$%*)*&%##()+&*^#@..........

[earth mom]

88. Yeah he has faith that his kind of democracy will transform nations

until they are utterly unrecognizable. :puke:

[FreedomAngel82]

94. Except for ours of course

[elehhhhna]

56. "A couple more then I hafta hop ...er...retire?" PLEASE RETIRE! GO!

[wovenpaint]

59. The Dolly Llama??

I'm trying so hard not to throw my TV-what a buffoon! Absolutely shameless, disassembled LIAR!
I really wish someone would ask about the memo.....but I realize after suffering this nonsense for this looooooonnnnng-that they probably won't.

sigh

[elehhhhna]

63. And Catholic Bishops. Please.

[Misunderestimator]

60. Ooohhh... a payroll tax of 18%... I'm scared...thanks George for SS reform

:eyes:

[elehhhhna]

61. 18% SS payroll tax ? When is lightening going to hit the bastard?

[SammyWinstonJack]

85. Not soon enough to suit me.

:banghead:

[beam me up scottie]

62. Why do they let this

clod perform without his handlers?

[gumby]

64. 'Nothing is happening in Washington except

a president (sic) willing to talk about the issues.'

Ahm leading 'cause Ahm a leader who can lead. Bye.

[FreedomAngel82]

96. Oh brother

:crazy: :banghead:

[elehhhhna]

65. 15 minutes and "cut!". Felt like 3 hours to me (and GW, evidently).

Remember, he has a 20 minute window before he diassembles hisself.
(See debates for proof.)
Close call.

[zbdent]

66. Wait a minute - he keeps one pledge, and the reporting is

that he "is keeping his second-term pledge"? Like he only made one?

What else did he run on, then?

Oh, yeah. TERROR!

[impeachthescoundrel]

74. What a relief

Because I for one am certainly terrified.

[beam me up scottie]

67. Well as usual,

I feel so much safer just knowing he is at the controls.

[elehhhhna]

69. He wants to help us all put food on our families. Praise God.

[beam me up scottie]

70. And adopt embryos,

praise Spongebob.

[elehhhhna]

84. "Snowflake babies", ya silly. Hmmm. They sound white to me.

[beam me up scottie]

86. I just about peed my pants

when I heard that name.
Adapt an embryo?
Who makes up this stuff?
:wtf:

[AzDar]

71. Well, that's only FAIR, I mean, my 2-year old puts food on ME!! lol....

[Doctor_J]

72. He called on "Keith", but "lee" stood up

boy, these things are really spontaneous, aren't they. I would have to say that those sycophantic cowards who make up the "press corps" are as stupid and corrupt as * himself.

[Stirk]

75. Did *anyone* even mention the Downing Street Memo?

[katinmn]

76. there is a $1,000 reward for anyone who will ask the question!!

dumb shits

[Doctor_J]

78. Rove pays them alot more than that to lob softballs

[katinmn]

81. bawk bawk bawk

They are all chickens.

[Doctor_J]

83. This needs to be photoshopped

to put in the lying coward at his podium addressing his chickens.

[Doctor_J]

77. And go to Gitmo? I don't think so.

If that had been on the script, * wouldn't have shown up.

[elehhhhna]

87. Rec. for "Greatest" page & kick!

[FreedomAngel82]

89. Well isn't he in denial and a total bullshitter

I wonder why he made that promise? He never gave a damn before. I guess he has to repeat things enough for the propoganda. :eyes: