NYT: Bush "STRONGLY" Defends...

[stopbush]

well, today, the Times says that he "strongly" defends plan on prisoners (http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/15/washington/16bushcnd.html?hp&ex=1158379200&en=c59d29913e2d396d&ei=5094&partner=homepage).

But, that's the Times. They obviously have a template for front-page stories that starts "Bush Strongly...". They then fill in the rest of the headline depending on
what the RNC/WH has decided the story will be for the day. Tomorrow, bush might "Strongly..." fart in the face of an aide, or he might "Strongly..." assert that black is white,
or he might "Strongly..." decide that he wants to make ketchup enemas part of his health plan for seniors.

The important thing is to realize that whatever bush does, he does - in the words of the NY Times - "strongly..." because anyone who farts as much as
bush reportedly does is going to have a strong air about him.

[Justitia]

1. correct headline: Bush "strongly defends" TORTURE -eom

[liberal N proud]

2. MSNBC used vigorously

MSNBC headline page:

Bush argues case for terror laws
Faced with a revolt by some fellow Republicans over treatment of foreign terrorism suspects, President Bush on Friday vigorously defended his strategy at a press conference Friday.




Open the story and you get:
Facing revolt, Bush defends terror proposals
‘Time is running out,’ president says, rejecting criticism by Powell, others

WASHINGTON - Faced with a revolt by some fellow Republicans over treatment of foreign terrorism suspects, President Bush on Friday vigorously defended his strategy at a press conference.

“The enemy wants to attack us again,” he said in urging Congress to pass controversial legislation to detain, interrogate and try suspects in the war against terrorism.

“Time is running out,” Bush said from the White House Rose Garden. “Congress needs to act wisely and promptly.”


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14848798/

[tularetom]

3. Is "panickyly" an adverb?

Because he sounded panicky and desperate to me. Of all the traits falsely attributed to this overaged brat, "strong" is the most ridiculous.

[razors edge]

4. "bush defends"

bush defendant, were getting closer.

[rodeodance]

5. Bush grilled on detainee plan (reporters perspective)

Bush grilled on detainee plan
Sept. 15: President Bush is asked by NBC's David Gregory if he is putting American soldiers in danger.

MSNBC

[rodeodance]

6. Russert: Bush throws down gauntlet

Russert: Bush throws down gauntlet
Sept. 15: NBC's Tim Russert analyzes Bush's news conference, where most of the questions centered on the president's plan for interrogating and trying terror suspects.

[rodeodance]

7. Bush blames

“Unfortunately the recent Supreme Court decision put the future of this program in question. ... We need this legislation to save it.”