Kerry's retort to Bush: Leadership isn't a toll-free number

[cynatnite]

SENATOR KERRY (D-MA) ISSUED THIS REBUTTAL TO RAW STORY JUST AFTER BUSH'S SPEECH....

"Leadership isn't a speech or a toll-free number. Leadership is getting the job done. No American doubts that New Orleans will rise again, they doubt the competence and commitment of this Administration.

Weeks after Katrina, Americans want an end to politics-as-usual that leaves them dangerously and unforgivably unprepared.

Americans want to know that their government will be there when it counts with leadership that keeps them safe, not speeches in the aftermath to explain away the inexcusable."

http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Kerrys_retort_to_Bush_Leadership_isnttollfre_0915.html

[blonndee]

1. BURN!!!!! n/t

[madmax]

10. Just noticed your post number

goes well with your post. :evilgrin:

[stepnw1f]

24. lol...(nt)

[dhinojosa]

55. LMAO!

:rofl:

[Sydnie]

2. Thank You President Kerry

Kick him once for me please!

[AuntiBush]

26. You Got That Right, Sydnie, and I Second that "thank you"

President Kerry!

[Blue Belle]

3. Nice!!

:SIGH: If only he were in charge...

[FreedomAngel82]

27. I agree

Him or Al Gore. *sigh* :( Someone who can speak English like a poet.

[rustydog]

4. Bingo! Bush could give every survivor 1 million dollars...

But that would not change the fact he and his Administration sat on their asses and let innocent AMERICANS die because they simply do not care.

Fuck you Bush. Unless you can raise the dead, (over 400 as of today) you will always be an incompetent ass.

[Spike from MN]

17. Exactly.

There is no excuse for his behavior and the complete lack of federal response in the first days after the flood. Americans DIED for lack of water and food and he stood by and did NOTHING. Oh wait. The ones that died were poor and/or black so they don't really count. At least, that's how Dubya sees it.

That goddamned bastard. He needs to be impeached. And then permanently locked up in the Superdome with no food or water. Throw in his whole goddamned Cabinet while you're at it.

[MissMarple]

5. My jaw dropped at the toll free number.

:rofl:

Why am I laughing so much? These last couple of days....whoa.

[dflprincess]

15. I felt like I was watching an infomercial

when he started reciting toll free numbers and web addresses. Too bad we couldn't have hacked his teleprompter and had him read - "And if you want to know what's really going on go to www.democraticunderground.com."

[jsamuel]

6. Kerry called up rawstory??? WOW, maybe he is reading us too...

[rzemanfl]

7. I'm glad I voted for him, he's the President not the asshat. n/t

[BlueIris]

33. I say this Every. Day. nt

[bee]

8. wow. now thats a quick response. bravo sen. kerry. n/t

[SammyWinstonJack]

9. Oh! That's great!

"Leadership isn't a speech or a toll-free number." I love it! :woohoo:

[forintegrity]

11. Go Johnny, go go...

Johnny you're good!!!

[crispini]

12. Oh, SNAP!

Ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing! POW! Very nice!

[Imalittleteapot]

13. Yes Sir!

That's the best statement I've heard all night!
:bounce:
:kick:
:loveya:

[qanda]

14. Wonderful response from Kerry

Why do these guys always seem to find the right stride AFTER they lose?

[hardrainfallin]

16. It's not a collect call either!

[Jawja]

18. LOL!!!

:rofl:

Try 1-800-ASS-HOLE (that's the WHITE HOUSE Crisis Line)

[seabeyond]

19. thank you kerry for speaking up, and quickly. mucho

appreciated.

[TayTay]

20. Well, that says it all

Short, truthful, nasty and to the point. I love it.

[johnaries]

21. This needs to be on Greatest page, how 'bout some more votes?

:kick:

[highplainsdem]

22. Recommended.

[txindy]

23. Nice. Very, very nice.

:applause: :applause: :applause:

Recommended!

[jillan]

25. Go get him Kerry!

I just might have to make that donation they've been asking for.

[noahmijo]

28. OWNED. That is all

[YvonneCa]

29. Keep it up, Senator! n/t

[SeattleGirl]

30. Pithy and to the point! Thanks John!

What a great line: "isn't a speech or toll-free number."

:applause: :applause:

[eridani]

31. Very good!

I'll bet no Kerry-bashing on this thread. Takers?

[liberaltrucker]

32. Here ya go

Why the fuck wasn't he this articulate and forceful during the campaign????:argh:

[wisteria]

35. don't go backward- go forward- it's more productive.

He did speak clearly most of the time during the campaign-the media didn't play it fairly.

[Left Is Write]

34. And that's why I voted for him.

[wisteria]

36. Excellent points and good jabs at Bush!

I love to hear from John Kerry. He is a true leader.

[Ladyhawk]

37. I've criticized Kerry, but he stepped up to the plate on this one.

Good call, Senator. :)

[Laurab]

38. Nice retort!

Short, factual, and to the point. Now keep saying it, and get the other dems to say it too, LOUDLY!

[Jim Sagle]

39. What could have been.

[jillan]

41. That comic strip says it all. sigh.!

[slay]

40. Yall notice Bush trying to push his "ownership society" propaganda crap

in his speech tonight? Like the people from New Orleans don't have enough to worry about without being indebted to the banking industry for the next 30 years too! :mad:

[Kurt Remarque]

42. he and his pals are selfish and incompetent

is this so hard to see, especially in light of nola?

[Straight Shooter]

43. All right, sir!

President Kerry. Thank you for that. :thumbsup:

[Dr Fate]

44. It's about time for Kerry to do a TV interview- or a major Op-Ed.

n/t

[TayTay]

53. Well, he has a major speech planned for Monday

He hasn't done a 'major speech' since Feb. I don't know what it's about, but I suspect Iraq and the poor handling of the aftermath of KAtrina. I think this is prelude to going on the news and the talking heads shows.

[Dr Fate]

54. On what TV show?

Dont tell me it's a press conference or on CSPAN- that does not count- no news shows are obligated to show that.

I'm talking about somthing that people besides DUers will hear or read- like a TV show interview or a major Op-Ed.

[Rabrrrrrr]

45. Why weren't you like this during the campaign?

Anyway - YAY! Perfectly said, John!!!!!!!!

[emulatorloo]

46. kick n/t

[ohtransplant]

47. Kerry just gets it.

And chimpy is altered as is his reality. Scary really.

[BlueIris]

49. Don't take this the wrong way, but...

make out with me.

That is exactly how I feel. Why can't people see this about Kerry? THAT is our president, because he sees EXACTLY what needs to be done, and can express this vision with the perspicacity of a true leader, the kind we desperately need.

[ohtransplant]

57. First of all....

I'll have to ask my wife...

Secondly, I'm profoundly afraid of what these thugs can tear down in the next three years...

[stevietheman]

48. Snap! (this was from Kerry??) n/t

n/t

[RallyInDC]

50. mr. president, you are correct. you got it john.

you are the true president!

I wish we could just....throw them all out by impeachment and make a deal that installs kerry as the official president WHO REALLY WON!!!

[chat_noir]

51. Reuters quoting John Kerry as well...

http://today.reuters.com/news/NewsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=uri:2005-09-16T030258Z_01_DIT553296_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-KATRINA-WRAP-DC.XML&pageNumber=1&summit=

[blm]

52. Reuters actually quoting Kerry on a story...wow...what a difference a

hurricane makes.

[suegeo]

56. Americans want to know that their government will be there when it counts

Kerry says: Americans want to know that their government will be there when it counts

I say: After suffering years of abuse at the hands of Republicans, I'd settle for a government whose leaders don't make me want to throw my shoes or lunch or rotten fruit at the t.v. when they show up in front of the camera.

Can I just get some leaders who don't make the hair on the back of neck stand up? I swear, I see the junta gathered together, and instead of making me feel inspired (which I guess is the intent of the photo ops) my flight response gets triggered.

[Tigress DEM]

58. Whoo! Whoo! Yah, yah. Whoo! Whoo!

That's MY President.