Top Democrats say meeting with Bush had little impact ("was notification, not consultation" )

[Kadie]

Top Democrats say meeting with Bush had little impact
POSTED: 3:53 p.m. EST, January 10, 2007

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• NEW: White House will ask Congress for $5.6 billion for extra troops
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• Bush adviser says Baghdad security flawed, rules of engagement will change


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Top Democrats said they should have been granted an audience earlier with President Bush to discuss his new strategy for the war in Iraq.

Emerging from their meeting with Bush about 3:15 p.m. ET, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said they felt they were not able to give "input" to what Bush will announce tonight.

The meeting Wednesday "was notification, not consultation," said Pelosi.

"(Bush) has been practicing the speech," said Reid, as he stood next to Pelosi and addressed reporters' questions. "(Bush) was attentive but the speech is written."

Reid said his talk with the president did not have "impact."

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http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/01/10/iraq.bush/index.html?section=cnn_latest


Democratic leaders, from left, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. talk to reporters outside the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, after meeting with President Bush about his revised Iraq strategy. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)


U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) comment after a meeting with President George W. Bush and his Iraq policy at the White House in Washington January 10, 2007. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES)

[Fridays Child]

1. Bush's arrogance will be his undoing.

[LSparkle]

2. I'm with you there -- the public has spoken through the election

and this "plan" is proof that he's just not fucking listening. Even supporters are going to (FINALLY!) scratch their heads and wonder what's up with this dimwit.

[cornermouse]

3. I'm surprised they think they were there for anything else.

Why, in their wildest dreams would they still cherish the illusion that Bush is ever going to listen to anything they have to say? He doesn't even listen to his father.

[Blue_In_AK]

4. I doubt that they thought it would do any good...

...but they have to at least give the appearance that they're trying to talk some sense into the idiot.

[BigNeeravT]

8. Yes, the smrik won't listen to them

And go about the will of his own stupidity.......ugh! :banghead:

[BlueStater]

5. Don't you get it yet, Dems?

Haven't the last six years taught you anything? The time to try and be reasonable with the little, immature, asshole brat is long past. It's time to kick him in the balls.

[aquart]

6. What do you think they SHOULD have done?

Let's hear your brilliant alternative.

Because I have come to believe Gramma Nancy is a brilliant tactician and I trust her moves. She also acts according to law and our constitution, which boy George does not.

But I'm open to alternatives. What would you have done?

[Amonester]

7. So. Haven't they got it yet? The aWoLiar bastid thinks he is...

a "new" dictatorturer, and Darth Cheney holds his leach.

Is "impeachment" still off the table??