Breaking - Shrub to speak at 11:30 - is this bye bye Gonzo?

[BR_Parkway]

No link yet, just on CNN

[ShortnFiery]

1. Oh boy, I bet the Idiot King just gives HIS proclamation and does not field questions.

:eyes:

[saltpoint]

2. Can't wait to hear more of his stammering, incoherent fake cowboy babble.

[demnan]

3. A Pipedream

"My fellow Americans, after watching the anti-war rallies across the country and seeing the Nation's desire to impeach me, Dick Cheney and I have decided to resign immediately."

[crim son]

4. No, it's going to be his

"Gonzo's doing a heckuva job" speech.

[leftchick]

5. more like "Iraqis are celebrating four years of freedom"

and democracy or some such horseshit.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

8. yep.

:puke:

[BR_Parkway]

12. I've noticed the weekend M$M propoganda - "the Iraqi's are so

much happier now" push

[LibDemAlways]

44. Russert's whorefest was shameless yesterday. Put up

a graphic listing the number of Iraqi casualties at 56,000+. Uh, isn't that more like 656,000+. Nothing like being off by well over half a million.

[saigon68]

39. Freedom to bury their children in a cemetery of their choice

[leftchick]

46. yep

:(

[maddezmom]

6. link here: Bush to make statement on Iraq war 3 minutes ago

Bush to make statement on Iraq war 3 minutes ago



WASHINGTON - President Bush on Monday marked the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq, which has stretched longer with higher costs than the White House ever expected.

Bush planned to make a statement on the war in an appearance in the Roosevelt Room.

The president also was to meet with his National Security Council on the war and hold a closed-circuit television conference call with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070319/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_1

[spotbird]

9. Mission reaccomplished! nt

[formercia]

14. Redux

He's just blabbering to his rapidly shrinking base.

[maddezmom]

17. AFP: Bush to make Iraq anniversary statement and will tak no ?'s

Bush to make Iraq anniversary statement 10 minutes ago



WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush will make a brief statement at 11:30 am (1530 GMT) on the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, a White House spokeswoman said Monday.

~snip~

"Then, at 11:30, the president will make a statement on the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq in the Roosevelt Room. It will last about five minutes and he will take no questions," she told AFP by telephone.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/wl_afp/usiraqbushanniversary_070319125636

Why doesn't he just release a statement if he's not going to take questions. Chickenshit chickenhawk.

[saltpoint]

18. If he ignores the Gonzales issue he winds up highlighting its urgency,

and making himself look even MORE incompetent than he already does, which is no small task.

Media coverage the rest of the day will glance at the Iraq anniversary coverage but will consistently note that Bush failed to address the DoJ scandal.

[librechik]

42. yep--Bwa ha haaaa! Besides he needs to prove how big his penis is

before he cuts some of it off.

[saltpoint]

73. I'll look forward to Nancy Grace's coverage of that.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

19. pore little baby can't take questions.

:dunce: :argh:

[bdamomma]

63. what a heartless bastard, he is only giving a 5 minute talk about

the anniversary of the Iraqi war, and dismisses questions like the 3,128 troop deaths and numerous Iraqi civilians deaths for his illegal invasion, what a evil and cruel man.

Every dog has its day, his day can't come soon enough.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

67. I can barely tolerate listening to him . . .

. . . glad I wasn't able to today.

Like most of us here, I was brought up with the idea that you simply don't HATE anybody.

That philosophy, sadly, is out the window with this bunch of thugs. For every time I hear of an elderly protestor being beaten by "policemen", or a whole factory of jobs sent overseas, an entire nation destroyed for its oil, or filth spewing from the likes of Malkin and Limpballs, it is patently clear that it is the neocon "philosophy" that enables and encourages this fascist crap.

And on top of that, my best friend in the world since high school is a petite lesbian. Who travels all over the midwest as a rep. I'm scared shitless that someone is going to get rough with her.

Then you'll hear about a 48 year-old man that just wound up in jail for beating some thug to a pulp.

Life in this country has completely changed. I no longer even recognize this place.

End of rant.;)

Take care, Alyce.

[leveymg]

21. The only reason to cover this is in the hope he announces Gonzo's Gone

Can't imagine any other reason to interrupt regularly scheduled propaganda.

[formercia]

22. "if he's not going to take questions"

He has no public persona left. To stand in public and spout propaganda and outright lies does him no service.

[Javaman]

25. Wonder if he's going to wear the flight suit....nt

[LibDemAlways]

30. If he did wear the flight suit, they'd have to get

the "Mission Accomplished" sign out of mothballs to go with it!

[KansDem]

38. They'll have to update it...

"Mission Accomplished"

[LibDemAlways]

45. You've got that right!

[Javaman]

51. I was thinking of photoshoping that pic

and changing mission accomplished to "boner accomplished".

[xxqqqzme]

69. Wonder if the flight suit will end

up @ the Smithsonian American History museum? Like Archie's chair or First Lady dresses

[TahitiNut]

37. Will we call it his "Petty Surge Address"??

He would like people to regard him as "Lincolnesque" - but the similarity is post-Ford's Theater, imho.

[ShortnFiery]

54. Has it happend yet? I see no signs that he has made his statement. n/t

[spotbird]

7. Naw, it's too early still

THis is the "Clinton did it too and Gonzo has my full support" press conference.

We're up to a week away from Gonzales's family calling him away. Actually, Gonzales's family could use a good lawyer, it is a shame they aren't related to one.

[saltpoint]

10. Ya know, this could be that update on the president's Mars initiative.

I'm psyched.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

11. !

:spray:

[maddezmom]

13. LOL!!

I'd almost forgotten that idiotic speech. I'm sure we're instore for some bushisms and lies.

[saltpoint]

15. Yep. I wish we could have a president who could talk.

Whenever Bush speaks, he sounds like a complete fool.

Of course, he IS a complete fool, so what am I saying?!

[leveymg]

24. Did you ever see "Robinson Crusoe on Mars"?

One and only brief cameo appearance by Batman actor Adam West in a walk-on role as the Ghost of a Dead Astronaut. Costars a talkative rhesus monkey and a mute, half-naked guy in a wig. Recycled George Paul "War of the Worlds" (1953) special effects. Outstanding late-night viewing in any language.

[melody]

49. Oh, that's perfect!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[saltpoint]

72. I missed that one. I watched JESUS CAMP on DVD over the weekend

and am so frightened by that that I refuse to leave my home.

[AlinPA]

16. '"mah fello 'murcans.., stay the course...purple fingers...freedim is on the march..

..uh..uh..yer fer us or agin us....bring im on... mission accomplished...dead er alive....

[solara]

20. Preview: "I'm proud we have free speech here in the US of A, but

see?...what the protest marchers don't understand is that our enemies over there want to come over here now, more than ever, but the good news is that the surge is stopping 'em in their tracks.

Sure, It's hard work, very hard work but most americans agree it's worth it. And now, we gotta keep our promise to the troops and continue our success in Iraq by sending 20,000 more in. Thats why Congress voted to give me the funds I need to keep supporting our troops. If the Democrat Party keeps playing their politicking games, like cutting off the funds for the troops and making it harder to get food and weapons to Iraq, more of our troops are gonna die.

They're the politickers, I'm the decider. Look, It's never easy to make the hard decisions, but thats my job... it's what I do..make the hard decisions. I know how hard it is on the families and I feel their pains. But on 9/11 I swore to America that we wouldn't stop until we defeated the cowards who attacked us, and we are very close. We are turning the corner.

Blah, blah blah, woof woof woof.
Oh and by the way, Bertie's doin a heckuva job. Blah blah blah "


INVESTIGATE IMPEACH INDICT INCARCERATE :patriot:

[Kadie]

23. AP: Bush to ask for patience in Iraq war

Bush to ask for patience in Iraq war
By BEN FELLER, Associated Press Writer
28 minutes ago


WASHINGTON - President Bush marked the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq on Monday as the White House tried to counter Democratic attempts to force a withdrawal of U.S. troops.

Bush was expected to issue a plea for more patience in the war, which has stretched longer with higher costs than the White House ever anticipated. The president was to make a statement in the Roosevelt Room.

"It can be tempting to look at the challenges in Iraq and conclude that our best option is to pack up and go home," Bush was to say, according to an administration official who saw an advance text of his remarks. "While that may be satisfying in the short run, the consequences for American security would be devastating."

more...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070319/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq;_ylt=AtIymH0R7XAPbcdLSBepkBOs0NUE

[MaineDem]

27. Good lord!

After over 3000 Americans have died he's asking for patience???

This is awful.

[Javaman]

28. Patience after 4 fucking years?????

more of the same bullshit, "freedom, democracy, whatever, you fill in the blank, is just around the corner..."

My question is; patience for what? him stammering through another speech? no thanks.

patience to watch more soldiers come home in body bags?

patience as he tries to lie his way out of the latest investigation?

sorry but my patience ran out 14 years go with this witless moron*.

[Tight_rope]

60. ummm...sorry that would be "AFTER 5 FUCKING YEARS"??????????

[Javaman]

71. Nope 14 years...he*, sadly was my governor. :( nt

[Rosa Luxemburg]

31. PATIENCE!

yes please Mr Bush pack up and go home to Texas. Do US a favor!:mad:

[NashVegas]

34. You Know Things Are BAD for Chimpy When

He tries to divert our attention to Iraq.

[MaineDem]

35. Excellent point! n/t

[saigon68]

41. LOL

Ironic isn't it?

[jazzjunkysue]

50. That's saying something!

Yesterday I actually heard a GOP pundit say "Cut and run." Never mind that we're already months longer than WWII.

After 10 years in the middle east, will we ever retire that pathetic phrase?

[underpants]

36. Patients? Walter Reed has plenty of them

[KansDem]

40. "We defeated the Japanese and German war machines in less time..."

"But that ragtag mob of Iraqi insurgents will take longer. They're doing a heckuva job!"

[Zorra]

57. Oh, really? ".....the war, which has stretched longer with higher costs..."

From the PNAC "Statement of Principles:

"But we cannot safely avoid the responsibilities of global leadership or the costs that are associated with its exercise."

http://www.newamericancentury.org/statementofprinciples.htm

In the PNAC's sociopathic quest for global corporate governance, no cost, in blood, or in the taxes on our labor, is too high; these vampires have no allegiance to us or to our country. Their allegiance is to private global economic interests, and they will kill off or maim all of our kids, bankrupt our nation, and destroy our planet before they abandon their plan for global fascism.

The PNAC is a nest of crocodiles that will continue, and/or attempt to continue, to prey on us until we try, convict, and imprison them for their crimes against humanity.

[caledesi]

61. He and his cabal didn't have any patience with their rush to

occupy Iraq!

[bdamomma]

66. exactly.

[radfringe]

26. Will there be questions? or is this the 4-year Iraq war dog & pony show?

see: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=445373&mesg_id=445373

[Roland99]

29. Just more of the "More Campaigning, Less Governing" administration.

PR damage control.

[apnu]

32. ABC News: Bush to Ask for Patience in Iraq War

http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2962638

Bush to Ask for Patience in Iraq War

Bush to Issue Plea for Patience in Iraq War; Snow Says Withdrawal Will Give Enemy a Victory

By BEN FELLER

WASHINGTON Mar 19, 2007 (AP)— President Bush marked the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq on Monday as the White House tried to counter Democratic attempts to force a withdrawal of U.S. troops.

Bush was expected to issue a plea for more patience in the war, which has stretched longer with higher costs than the White House ever anticipated. The president was to make a statement in the Roosevelt Room.

"It can be tempting to look at the challenges in Iraq and conclude that our best option is to pack up and go home," Bush was to say, according to an administration official who saw an advance text of his remarks. "While that may be satisfying in the short run, the consequences for American security would be devastating."

[bdamomma]

65. patience george?

what a fuckhead he is? for an illegal invasion and killing 3,128 of our troops, numerous injuries, and ethic cleansing of the Iraqi people, and he is calling for patience from us!! What an arrogant and ignorant man!!

[LibDemAlways]

33. Expect to hear the current rw meme that despite

all evidence to the contrary, the "surge" is working and to walk away now would "embolden the enemy," as though chimp hasn't already done more than his part to further the cause of international terrorism.

[mikelgb]

43. resign!

[jobycom]

47. Just some new outrage to make us forget Gonzales, just as Gonzales pushed Plame

off the front burner, and Plame pushed the Surge off the front burner, and the Surge pushed something else off the burner.

This is one of the most clever administrations I've ever seen. They don't bother defending themselves on any given scandal, they just create a new scandal to make people forget about the old one. We are chasing a can around in circles, unaware that it's tied to our tales. I sometimes wonder if we stopped chasing, maybe someone would spot the can and remove it for us. Every time our Dem Congress starts an investigation into one thing, half the liberals start screaming they will never support the Democratic Party ever again because they aren't doing anything about the next scandal. Thus, every time the party tries to remove the can, Bush kicks it and we start chasing again.

[JPZenger]

53. Great comment

[Xenotime]

48. I hope he announces his resignation

[The Stranger]

52. And some DUers were talking about how the Gonzo affair is like Watergate.

How funny, if it weren't so sad.

Yet again, the lying, Neocon, corporate media is the difference. He has carte blanche. The Democrats are somehow always divided, dithering, defeated.

[outofbounds]

55. Same ol' same ol'

My feller muricans, eh eh its difficult, eh it its tough, eh uh but eh we eh will uh resolve uh. Gone take patience, eh yeeeeeeaaaah yeeeaaaah eh uh yall know this one uh. Take a uh little eh patience eh.
It's always the same. Resolve, Win, Troubling, Difficult, Terrorist, Al Queada and keep our nation safe.
Questions? he never answers them truthfully anyway.

[ShortnFiery]

56. Maybe they are still trying to sober him up?

He's already a half hour late for his curtain call. :shrug:

[outofbounds]

58. I'll bet you right

only drunk folks use that many eh's and uh's The use of the same words might be all he can read off the tele-promter when sloshed. Makes sense to me.

[ShortnFiery]

59. Newsflash: Andrea Mitchell just announed that he made his statement "earlier"

I might be remiss but I missed it. :shrug:

Oh well, off to do chores. :-)

[maddezmom]

62. full text of speech if anyone is interested

Statement by President Bush on the 4th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq 31 minutes ago





WASHINGTON, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by President Bush on the 4th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq:

Roosevelt Room

11:30 A.M. EDT


THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Four years ago today, coalition forces launched Operation Iraqi Freedom to remove Saddam Hussein from power. They did so to eliminate the threat his regime posed to the Middle East and to the world. Coalition forces carried out that mission with great courage and skill. Today the world is rid of Saddam Hussein and a tyrant has been held to account for his crimes by his own people.


Nearly 12 million Iraqis have voted in free elections under a democratic constitution that they wrote for themselves. And their democratic leaders are now working to build a free society that upholds the rule of law, that respects the rights of its people, that provides them security and is an ally in the war on terror.


At this point in the war, our most important mission is helping the Iraqis secure their capital. Until Baghdad's citizens feel secure in their own homes and neighborhoods, it will be difficult for Iraqis to make further progress toward political reconciliation or economic rebuilding, steps necessary for Iraq to build a democratic society.


So with our help, Iraq's government is carrying out an aggressive plan to secure Baghdad. And we're continuing to train the Iraqi security forces so that they ultimately take full responsibility for the security of their own people.

more:http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20070319/pl_usnw/statement_by_president_bush_on_the4th_anniversary_of_the_invasion_of_iraq

[truthisfreedom]

64. They broke out THAT old speech again. Gawd, this is like Hogan's Heroes where Schultz always asks

"Didn't der Fuhrer give that speech last time?" as Hogan plays an old record of hitler.

[maddezmom]

68. they just change the date of the press release and add a few new

items. Being a speech writer at the WH isn't all that hard, I bet we could do the next one. :hi:

[EFerrari]

70. The Groundhog Day Speech.

:mad: