Bush: "Every country needs a good lefty. We have a few in our country"

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

Just now on Air America Radio, a news bite in which a member of Canadian Parliament told of a "disturbing" visit last night from George Bush, in which the two were discussing the differences between their countries, and Junior let out the quote I posted in my headline.

Thanks for representing us, Mr. President.

:grr:

[Jack_Dawson]

1. Can the Blues just secede right now?

I'm so embarrassed by the rest of our country.

[shoelace414]

2. 48% of america is a few?

[robbedvoter]

4. 49% counted by Diebold....

[LSparkle]

3. I hope he absolutely gets snubbed in Europe

next year -- if he's still on the throne at that point. Total, unmitigated, useless ... JACKASS!

[Minstrel Boy]

5. Here's a link to the LBN story:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1036223

[Mojambo]

6. I think he was talking about Randy Johnson

and Andy Pettitte

[nonconformist]

7. Could he BE more demeaning?

What are we, fucking court jesters? All "few" of us? Just when I think I can't possibly hate anymore, there comes more hate flooding in.

[madrchsod]

8. lets see

Minnesota,Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois..sounds good to me.

[LSparkle]

9. Sounds like he pissed off Martin, too

from what Randi is saying on AAR. Brought up the "Star Wars" missile shield when Martin had told him in advance they shouldn't discuss that in public (for internal political reasons). If this is *'s idea of diplomacy, somebody ought to just give him a club.

[shoelace414]

10. His view of diplomacy is

This is what you should do. do it or I'll marginalize you.

[Pirate Smile]

11. When they said that on the news on AAR I literally laughed out loud. He

is such an idiot.

[RubyDuby in GA]

12. Ya know

I think jail would be worth it just to walk up to him and punch him in the nose. I don't look good in orange, but I'd get over it.

[Stinky The Clown]

13. I cannot contain myself any more

F U C K Y O U G E O R G E B U S H

[GreenPartyVoter]

14. A "few"?!

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[journalist3072]

15. Here's the article...

'Lefty' Layton trades jabs with president


SUSAN DELACOURT AND BRUCE CAMPION-SMITH
STAFF REPORTERS

OTTAWA—For six minutes last night, while the top layer of Canada's political class schmoozed with cocktails and canapés, New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton told President George W. Bush why a lot of Canadians don't like the idea of a missile-defence shield over North America.

Bush was not moved.

If there were no such thing as North Korea or Iran, Bush reportedly said, then there would be no need for missile defence. He seemed to like Layton's spunk, however.

As Bush started to slide away, to shake more hands among the three dozen or so high-ranking guests invited to the private reception at last night's gala dinner, he smiled and told Layton: "Every country needs a good lefty. ... We even have some in our country."

Layton spoke to the Star last night after what he described as a direct, amiable but ultimately "disturbing" conversation with Bush, which was followed up by longer chats at the private reception with the outgoing and incoming U.S. secretaries of state, Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice. In all, Layton had about half an hour with top U.S. politicians.

He was gratified he got a chance to help explain to Americans what the protests in Ottawa were about yesterday, but he also knows he didn't make a dent in their determination to go ahead with the plan.

"He's a very determined man."

The private meet-and-greet before dinner was arranged by Prime Minister Paul Martin to give Bush a chance for slightly more than fleeting encounters with the key people on the Canadian political stage these days: premiers, select cabinet ministers, and an opposition leader or two.

Manitoba's Premier Gary Doer bent Bush's ear for several minutes on proposed U.S. water diversion in his province; Ontario's Premier Dalton McGuinty was there to impress upon the president how important it is to end the beef ban at the border.

Martin acted as host, guiding Bush from one knot of conversation to the next, hovering a bit worriedly, according to Layton, if the disagreement threatened to get too intense.

At dinner, a wider picture of Canada's political, business and cultural elite was on display for the U.S. president. All were basking in what is supposed to be the new glow of friendship in the Martin-Bush realm, though there were the odd, bracing breezes, such as the one Layton experienced at the reception.

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, who didn't enjoy particularly friendly relations with Bush or Martin in his final year in office, was among the luminaries in the crowd of about 700 guests. Bush slid right past Chrétien as he entered the hall, pausing to shake hands with someone else at the table, but not the former prime minister.

Overall, though, the night was intended — and mostly came off — as a celebration of Canada-U.S. closeness. Bush got his first big applause of the night when he said: "I was pleased to see when I opened up the menu, that we'll be eating Alberta beef."

Bush used his address, in part, to preview what is expected to be a longer tribute to Canada's friendship when he speaks in Halifax today.

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[Bouncy Ball]

16. He's a smug

condescending, arrogant, know-nothing, bastard ass little prick and he proves it every time he opens his filthy lying mouth.

[driver8]

17. Our President -- the asshole. n/t

[FrenchieCat]

18. Actually, that would be double asshole...

One on his face...and one at the rear.

[sonicx]

19. go ahead and give us to Canada! gay marriage and single payer health care!

[GRLMGC]

20. Oy

Why? Why are we being punished w/ this douche-bag, maniacal "President"? Why?

[Guarionex]

22. Hey Bush!

Sit on this LEFTY biatch... (middle finger)

Fuckin' Prick

[Guarionex]

23. If Bush is ever condemned....

for war crimes and sentenced to jail or death...I won't show any compassion or "respect", or "morality".

I will laugh, LOUDLY, PUBLICLY, and CHEER.