Was Bush working without notes when he announced Tenet's departure?

[davsand]

OK--they don't let Bush out in public all that often--especially without a prepared set of remarks and pre-approved questions. However, I could swear that the chimp was speaking about Tenet's resignation without a prepared speech or even notes.

This is huge stuff for his administration, and this all went down with enough time ahead of the announcement for them to get some kind of statement drafted. WHY would they let the chimp do it solo with no net?

What do you all think?


Laura

[LittleApple81]

1. His chin was quivering. He looked shell-shocked. It was weird to see it.nt

[Don_G]

2. He's Working Without A Net

And trying to knit one on his way down.

[jackstraw45]

3. Just watched....DEFINITELY an Ear Piece moment

The pauses and "listening face" tell it all.

[davsand]

6. The view I saw showed only one side of his face.

There was no ear plug on that side. Do we have anybody who did see any wires or ear plugs?

It was evident he was rattled--but I just can't see anyone feeding him that statement as disjointed and stumbling as it was... I dunno--he's a mess in public speaking, no doubt. Maybe they did have to feed it to him, bad as it was.


Laura

[DancingBear]

4. No notes

but a fifth of Chivas to "steady the nerves."

[maggrwaggr]

5. he was trying to think of those words "steadfast" and "resolute"

It took him about five minutes of deep thought to remember them.