"Karl’s got my complete confidence. He’s a valuable member of my team"

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

Bush: Schools should teach intelligent design
Students should learn about it along with evolution, he says

Updated: 11:07 p.m. ET Aug. 1, 2005

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8792302/

WASHINGTON - President Bush said Monday he believes schools should discuss “intelligent design” alongside evolution when teaching students about the creation of life. During a round-table interview with reporters from five Texas newspapers, Bush declined to go into detail on his personal views of the origin of life. But he said students should learn about both theories, Knight Ridder Newspapers reported. “I think that part of education is to expose people to different schools of thought,” Bush said. “You’re asking me whether or not people ought to be exposed to different ideas, the answer is yes.”

On other topics during the group interview, the president:

- Refused to discuss the investigation into whether political aide Karl Rove or any other White House official leaked a CIA officer’s identity, but he stood behind Rove. “Karl’s got my complete confidence. He’s a valuable member of my team,” Bush said.
- Said he did not ask Supreme Court nominee John Roberts about his views on Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion.
- Said he hopes to work with Congress to pass an immigration reform bill this fall, including provisions for guest workers and enhanced security along the U.S.-Mexico border.



"U.S. President George W. Bush on Monday declared 'complete confidence' in his top political adviser, Karl Rove, despite his alleged role in leaking a covert CIA operative's identity, according to an interview. Bush walks to board Marine One in the South Lawn of the White House July 31, 2005. Photo by Chris Kleponis/Reuters"

[Edgewater_Joe]

1. Ah, Yes -- The Dreaded "VOTE OF CONFIDENCE"

Any pro sports fan will tell you words like that are inevitably led by somebody losing their job.

Although in this case Rove needs to not just lose his job, but get a new one folding towels in a Federal penitentary.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

2. Changed into his play clothes before vacation even starts, I see.

[Pacifist Patriot]

3. Translation

- I don't really care how life began but I have to give a nod to intelligent design to appease my far right Christian supporters, but I also can't piss off rationalists who know better.

- I can't form a thought without Karl firing my synapses.

- I didn't have to ask Roberts about his views on Roe v. Wade. Any idiot can tell what they are.

- I'm catering to the Hispanic community, but I don't want their relatives living here. Immigration reform sounds better than sealing the borders to keep darker skinned people out of my playground.