Bush Serves Jokes at Broadcasters Dinner

[soothsayer]

WASHINGTON (AP) - Tell us, Mr. President, how have things changed since the last broadcasters' dinner?

"A year ago my approval rating was in the 30s, my nominee for the Supreme Court had just withdrawn, and my vice president had shot someone," President Bush said Wednesday night during the annual gathering.

"Ah," he said, "those were the good ol' days."

In keeping with the lighthearted traditions of the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association dinner, Bush poked fun at himself and a few others in remarks that drew laughter and applause at the Washington Hilton Hotel.

Bush thanked the organization for providing dinner, "and I'd like to thank Senator Webb for providing security."

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more here http://apnews1.iwon.com//article/20070329/D8O5J9800.html

Some of his jokes were actually pretty funny. I doubt he understands them.

[WiseButAngrySara]

1. More... the pop-up book made me laugh

On the controversy over the Justice Department's firing of eight federal prosecutors, Bush said: "I have to admit we really blew the way we let those attorneys go. You know you've botched it when people sympathize with lawyers."

Acknowledging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., at the head table, Bush said some had wondered how he'd get along with her. "Some say she's bossy, she's opinionated, she's not to be crossed," he said. "Hey, I get along with my mother."

Looking ahead to life after leaving the White House, Bush said he might follow President Clinton's lead and produce a memoir.

"I'm thinking of something really fun and creative for mine," he said. "You know, maybe a pop-up book."

Possible titles: "How W. Got His Groove Back,""Who Moved My Presidency?" and "Tuesday with Cheney."

[AshevilleGuy]

2. bush the standup comedian?

Why does he remind me of Prof Irwin Corey??? ;-)

[grannylib]

3. He could do a pop-up book about Fox Fraudcasting..."My Pet Network"

[Gabi Hayes]

4. I saw it...he was clearly on some sort of anti-psychotic. I'm not kidding.

he sounded like he was half asleep. very slow, careful diction.

here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x528195

[fooj]

5. I found it offensive.

He was laughing at each and every one of us tonight. WTF was Rove doing? It felt like they were giving America a BIG FUCK YOU! Grrrrrrrrrrr...

[Gabi Hayes]

8. same here...I replied, I think, to a post of yours elsewhere. maybe

on the picture thread, with him dancing

that INFURIATED me.

I'm SO pissed at these monsters.

I'm thinking Mussolini at the very end of his days.....

[bdamomma]

13. I believe those on the top will topple to have a big fall

they will not be laughing too much longer, if the subpoenas come rolling in.

[peekaloo]

9. He's making sure the audience gets the joke, because he probably doesn't.

Fuck him. He just pretends to make fun of himself. Fuck him.


Oh yeah, fuck him.

[bluedawg12]

6. My Pet War- a pop-up book and 7 minute read. n/t

[Bluedogvoter]

7. heh, actually some good stuff.

[radfringe]

10. Some of his jokes were actually pretty funny. I doubt he understands them.

I doubt that he WROTE them

[soothsayer]

11. yes, 100% chance that he had no input into them

[bdamomma]

12. I hope Senator Webb kicks W's ass for that remark.

[NightWatcher]

14. and the "press" eats it up like good little lapdogs

"Liberal Media" sure they are.

[soothsayer]

15. it's as insulting as his 'hunting for WMDs in the oval office' spoof