White House doesn't take "substantive" questions on Fridays

[donsu]

http://www.wonkette.com/politics/white-house/index.php#press-gaggle-style-over-substance-029251


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Press Gaggle: Style Over Substance

Scott McClellan knocks off early:
Q. Is the President having difficulty finding successors for Bernie Kerik, and also the National -- the Intelligence Director?

SCOTT McCLELLAN: Do you want me to put your name in?

Q. No thanks. (Laughter.)

MR. McCLELLAN: No, we're continuing to move forward on both those positions. The President has not made any final decisions that are ready to be announced at this point, but we will keep you posted.

Q. Can I ask one more substantive question, before we get to that?

MR. McCLELLAN: No, no substantive questions today. It's Friday.

Q. Or any other day, right? (Laughter.)
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are we amused?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

1. No

I want answers! Not flippant comments! This is the most secretive administration since Nixon-- WHAT ARE THEY HIDING?????

[atommom]

2. Do they EVER take substantive questions (without lying)???

:shrug:

[Canuckistanian]

3. Oops, tipped his hand

They WANT you to believe that nothing ever happens on Fridays - That's when they release the most damaging news and press releases.

[Machiavelli05]

4. Press conferences are frequently like that

Theyre an information session for the press. Its frequent that there is smart ass bantor. All White Houses do it, and all White Houses have reasons for not giving out certain info - especially regarding names of possible nominations. Its not like we WONT find out who they nominate.

[donsu]

6. this thread is not about nominations, as you well know

nt

[Machiavelli05]

7. its a funny and ironic occurance

Due to the fact that substantative answers never come out of this white house

But nitpicking about Scotty saying this and how it indicates a wider viel of secrecy is kinda far reaching

[donsu]

8. no it's not - I don't think poster #1 indicated that

I felt poster #1 just joined two thoughts into one sentence.

nitpicking?

He is smirk's official mouth.

[Machiavelli05]

9. yeah, guess I shouldnt have posted it as a reply to the original post

That wasnt what he was saying

[MsConduct]

5. Think about it, why should Friday be any different from any other day?n/t

Idiots have nothing 'substantive' to say, ever!

[quinnox]

10. The press should be grateful they get an audience with

one of Bush's minions, nevermind receiving any answers for their questions. - The White House View