OFFICIAL BUSH SPEECH THREAD #4

[Skinner]

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[xultar]

1. CHUG!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

4. Still going!

[cwydro]

34. OMG

I am going to have to have another drink.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Once again Bush defies the laws of physics.

He sucks and blows at the same time.

[cwydro]

40. He is a true force of something

But Mother Nature will eventually become pissed.

[MichiganVote]

3. Is it over yet?

[EndElectoral]

5. How can a man piss me off this much?

[bdamomma]

13. because he is delusional and has no clue what he is doing

to all of us. I hate him.

[SeattleGirl]

14. He does the same thing to me.

I have never in my life had such a visceral, hateful reaction to any person as I do with him.

[mike_c]

6. impeach this blithering idiot!

NOW!

[Pachamama]

7. OMG! It's the first time he never said in ending a speech "God Bless"

Anyone else catch that????

:wow:

[Sparkly]

12. He alluded to God though, as the "author of freedom" or something. nt

[Pachamama]

33. And I thought he was referring to the Authors of our Constitution...

Silly me..... :eyes:

[Sydnie]

18. Yes I did

He was just glad it was over. His depends was overflowing!

[PegDAC]

41. It's mercifully over already? n/t

[Pachamama]

46. I think he forgot to say "God Bless" because he just wanted it over....

And so did all of us....

[Sparkly]

I can't tell if he's more INSANE or more IDIOTIC...

Hm, insane... No, idiotic... Maybe insane...

[RadiDem]

Impeach the Chickenhawk-in-chief NOW

[ellisonz]

8. What a crock of shit.

:grr:

[mod mom]

9. "alter of liberty"? gotta get that x-tian plug in.

[Bucky]

36. "Author" of Liberty -- which is a reference to Jefferson and the Declaration

Not saying it's not pandering to the base, but it was Jefferson who said we are endowed by our Creator with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

[mod mom]

44. oops, I sometimes have problems w chimp-speak. Perhaps I just don't pay attention.

:hi:

[neoblues]

84. "Author of Liberty" otherwise known as God...

Bush has used this before and the assumption was that it was a reference to God or The Creator. There are other references, unrelated to GWB of "Author of Liberty" in assocation with the Almighty as well. Found nothing to make me think it was associated with Jefferson.

In any case, the likely clincher is that it's from the following hymn: America "My Country, 'Tis of Thee... ...Our fathers' God, to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing"

Just George sending his semi-obscure holy wink/wink, nod/nod to that part of his base.

[patrice]

10. His eyes were spacey.

Flat emotional tone.

Mechanical reading.

[Richardo]

11. HAHAHAHAHA! Tweety ties him to Carter - the Freeps will freak

This is the same place Carter addressed the nation

[Marr]

Ignore "the pessimists". And the nattering nabobs of negativity, too.

[derby378]

15. Y'know, the Nazis once spoke about "liberating" the Sudetenland...

...the same way that Bush talks about bringing "freedom" to Iraq.

[acmavm]

16. How will he sell this plan to the American people? He don't care what

the American people think.

[Jeanette in FL]

17. What? No God Bless America

That has got to be the first time that he didn't end the speech with a reference to God.

[Gregorian]

19. Lieberman? Don't forget Poland!

[pink-o]

20. Is it over?

Are we there yet?

Can I get out from under my school desk now?????

[ToolTex]

21. Hypnotic! His mouth moves but no logic comes out. He is insane.

[uppityperson]

30. If we leave, we will have to stay longer

there won't be a ceremony on an aircraft carrier

[spacelady]

79. what a not a sentence did that make! that did not make sense on this planet.

[Dinger]

22. Keith: "Only Politician Mentioned In *'s Speech Was Fido (LIEberman)"

I was thinking the same thing.

[Bucky]

42. I half believe Bush slipped that name in just to piss me off!

Really, tho, it's mostly convincing his fundy base that he's being bipartisan.

[DoYouEverWonder]

23. How many months did he prepare

for this?

A robot could have delievered a better speech with more emotion.

[DoYouEverWonder]

24. How many months did he prepare

for this?

A robot could have delivered a better speech with more emotion.

[mvd]

25. Easy Democratic response

"He's delusional! The end."

[cyberpj]

26. Look! Durbin's head and shoulders actually move as he talks! Amazing. nt

[cyberpj]

31. Durbin taking questions LIVE on cspan now. nt

[AlienGirl]

27. Did anyone else notice *'s mention of "a new century"?

Was that a reference for PNAC?

Tucker

[shadowknows69]

28. Durbin just called for redeployment

no word about stopping the chimp though.

[Bobbie Jo]

29. Oh yeah, he's going for Iran too...n/t

[bluewave]

32. Dems give their response, CBS cuts away to Gloria Borger

:mad:

You know? Dick Cheney's pal.

[jlcx2]

35. he's an

idiot! that man has destroyed OUR country!

[The Wizard]

77. So I'm watching the

bonehead in chief and waiting for the vaudeville hook to yank him off the stage.

[spanone]

37. Constipated?

[jazzjunkysue]

69. "A colonoscopy? Can I git a second opinion?" n/t.

[ellisonz]

38. Durbin kicked ass!

:applause:

[jlcx2]

43. check out keith

on msnbc, he's kickin' butt!

[ellisonz]

53. I would but I need a cigarette after that...

Keith was brilliant before Bush came on, point by point rebuttal.

:-(

[Dinger]

45. That 9-11 Reference Was Brilliant

Good on MSNBC for showing the Democratic response:)

[Sydnie]

54. It was brilliant

Time to change the meaning of 9/11 to 911!

[berner59]

48. Tweety was impressed with Durbin...

Said he made it clear and was shrewd - basically saying - we performed greatly...gave Iraq everything we could, we won, we're done so now take care of your country...

Durbin was GREAT!!!! Even Scarborough is agreeing with Durbin...wow!!

[diamidue]

49. I didn't think so.

He kept blaming the Iraqis for not taking control of their country. It is like blaming the victim. I'm waiting for one, just one politician to bring up the oil and the bases and the embassy and tell the truth about what is going on. Not more nonsense about how we are there to help the poor Iraqis gain democracy and how naughty they are for not taking control of things after WE are the ones who trashed their country, destroyed their infrastructure, stole their oil, and murdered 600,000 of them. IMHO Durbin was weak.

[ellisonz]

55. Durbin spoke to the whole country...

Not just the DU left.

Some of the Dems in Congress do that all the time.;-)

Edit: grammar.

[Joanie Baloney]

60. That was so very well-said!!!

I'm sick up and fed with this idea that Iraq is some great challenge that's been granted us by virtue of our virtue. It's time to admit it's the motherfucker of all motherfuckups.

[sendero]

68. You forget ..

... his audience is the Average American. I know plenty of them. Many are quite smart but DON'T HAVE A CLUE.

The Dems have to convince THEM that the war is "over". Telling them the truth? I know you won't believe me but think about it - Americans CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH.

At least not all in one bite. 10, 20 years from now, everyone will understand - "history will be his judge". Right now, we have to end this stupid war and the best way to do it is to sway public opinion with the angles that will actually work.

[LeahD]

82. Agreed. What is this?!!! No one seems to remember that the Iraqi's did not

bring this on themselves! We're gettin' tough with them though.....yeah, we broke it, but you need to fix it. There are no good solutions. It's all so sickening.

[w8liftinglady]

39. Bush never mentioned extending the deployment of Marines and Soldiers

..I heard their tours would be extended by 3-4 months(the ones that were already there)

[Sydnie]

57. He didn't mention the NG either

which is where the troops are going to come from!

[proud patriot]

47. here are the links to the previous threads

thread 1
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

thread 2
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

thread 3
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=3088870&mesg_id=3088870

[Straight Shooter]

50. Thank you, everyone, for the running commentary.

And for some absolutely hysterically funny comments.

Very creepy reference to a skills draft slipped in there. Nice little "FU" to the Democratic majority in Congress "cuz I'm working with my kissy-face Joe pal."

[LetsThink]

51. Did he say we don't have enough people in uniform ....

......army and marine corps? Was this some oblique call for a draft?

I was sure he said there are not enough people in uniform in these two services........

[Irishonly]

52. It was the same old lies

The same delusions, the same smirks, the same old crap.:puke:

[Eugene]

56. Nothing has changed!

Bush proposes more of the same with more troops and an escalating confrontation with Iran.

The only new elements were:
* 20,000 more troops
* A do-over with Iraq reconstruction with promises to get it right this time.
* Promises that the Iraqi government will govern in the Iraqi national interest.
* Apparently, succeeding in Iraq means taking on Iran and keeping it from going 'nucular'.

Otherwise, Bush wants to continue the same fight against the "terrorists and insurgents" as always.
Iraq is still the model of democracy for the Middle East and America is still fighting them
over there to prevent terrorist attacks over here.

[DianaForRussFeingold]

58. Bless You DU,Thank you Keith! Thank You so Much!

O8)

[pinto]

59. Nope. Sorry, Mr. Bush. al Qaeda, al Qaeda, al Qaeda?

Why didn't we cut the al Qaeda off in Afghanistan? Now, it's a replay of a replay with an added Iran/Syria meme. Not only was the President's speech hesitant and just kind of odd, these straw-men ain't going to play, again. This Democrat is done with it. I support any and all legislative block we have to further escalation in Iraq. Period.

[mvd]

61. Right on, pinto

We should cut off any amount of funds he needs for escalation.

[Bluerthanblue]

62. can someone explain to me where the "Green Light" that is somehow

going to allow our troops to go into areas that we can't get into now because they are too unstable is gonna come from-?

Or what the 'green light' is?

That made no sense at all.

[Berry Cool]

76. It's like the green light in The Great Gatsby.

You know, at the end of Daisy's dock? He thought it represented hope and the future. Turned out to be a sham.

In other words, look at the green light long enough and you end up face down in a pool.

[NastyRiffraff]

63. Thanks all, for watching so I didn't have to

Honest to god, from what I read here, if I had played the drinking game, I'd be a candidate for alcohol poisoning by now!

Instead, I cooked myself a nice steak :)

[northofdenali]

64. CUT THE FUNDS AND IMPEACH!!!!

No excuses. No "new way forward", "mission accomplished", "new day", "Iraqi freedom", etc.

IMPEACH.

[Martin Eden]

65. Bush looked and sounded weak.

He no doubt practiced the speech, but it was nevertheless a labored reading. His rhythmic recitation added little to the prepared text and his occasional emphasis did not convey authority, confidence, or authorship. He appeared tired and almost pleading.

Does wee Georgie finally feel a little in over his head?

[4dsc]

66. Iraq: Its an American problem

I've heard two republicans state tonight(with more problably tomorrow) that Iraq is an American problem, not a Bush problem. I hope you see where they are trying to go with this..they are trying to frame the issue this way. We must not let that happen.

Its a Bush problem all the way..

[BrightKnight]

67. Uninspired Political BS

He is clearly incapable of providing the leadership needed to deal with a difficult situation.

[Anarcho-Socialist]

70. So he's escalating the war in South Vietnam...

...I mean Iraq... damn... I get those mixed up. Quagmires in common.

[Babel_17]

71. Dorian Gray

My reaction to that picture of Bush on the front page: Photoshopping is no longer needed, his outward appearance matches the condition of his soul.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorian_Gray

[LeahD]

83. I so agree. He's not the brush haulin', swaggerin' Mission Accomplished

dude anymore. He looks like a scared, in-over-his-head, about to puke in the toilet silver-spooned little rich kid.

[tedzbear]

72. Sen. Warner gives Rumsfeld an A for effort...

He says we haven't been attacked since 9-11 so Rumsfeld's tour of duty was a great success!
Buhahahahahahaha!

[LuckyTheDog]

73. Iran and Syria?

Does it sound to anyone else like the real plan here is to WIDEN THE WAR to include Iran and Syria?

[Irishonly]

74. Wouldn't surprise me

[wiggs]

75. He's just buying time and trying to give corporations reasons to support

hawkish republicans. He has no use for approval ratings. He needs to do just enough (read: give corporations enough reason to continue to give dollars to a few republicans to support war and oppose impeachment) to get through the next two years as dictator.

Anything pertinent has already been said to Halliburton, Exxon, Saudi's and the rest....this was cover for a few republicans.

[Babsbrain]

78. Brilliant Strategy Change!

Old Strategy: Imbed Iraqi troops with US troops.

New Strategy: Imbed US troops with Iraqi troops.

[derby378]

80. There is a savage joy in seeing George W. Bush crash and burn...

I have to share this little video with everyone yet again:

http://www.dailymotion.com/Moshpit/video/x8yrm_wekilledjahnet

America is the inmate. Bush is the keeper. Figure it out.

[smb]

81. Four-Word Summary

"This Time, For Sure!"
--Bushwinkle J. Moose