Archive for December, 2008
Depends on the Definition of Refutes
Headline: First lady refutes criticism of Bush White House Lede: First Lady Laura Bush disagrees with critics who call the presidency of George W. Bush a failure. Refute: To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof: refute testimony. Since it’s quite impossible to prove that Bush’s Presidency wasn’t a failure, I’m [...]
Peace At Last, Huh?
On December 15, Condi Rice, Ph. D, declared (with a perfectly straight face, as usual) that Bush‘s Middle East efforts represent “the best chance yet to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians”. Could it have been outrage at this ludicrously false statement that prompted Israel and Hamas to jump right back into the [...]
You Read it Here First
Commenter Cyndie Ross on 1115.org (12/26/08) did anyone count the number of times Caroline said “you know” in a two and one half minute speech? I was so distracted, I couldn’t concentrate one her message! Go listen to her again, and tell me if she sounds “senatorial”… Ben Smith on Politico.com (12/28/08): One thing Caroline [...]
9/11. Any Questions?
Kennedy says 9/11, Obama led her to public service – AP (12/26/08) Caroline Kennedy emerged from weeks of near-silence Friday about her bid for a Senate seat by saying that after a lifetime of closely guarded privacy, she felt compelled to answer the call to service issued by her father a generation ago. She said [...]
“Who’s Bush’s Thingie?”
Why not celebrate the holiday weekend with a round of fun and games? Inspired by the phrase “Bush‘s brain”, I hereby present “Who’s Bush’s Thingie?” 1. Who’s Bush’s balls? 2. Who’s the one person who’ll come to be known for giving Bush tongue? 3. Who’s Bush’s conscience? 4. Who’s Bush’s hemorrhoid? 5. Who’s Bush’s facilitator [...]
Toussie: The Real Story
I’m afraid the Toussie pardon reversal doesn’t make any damn sense at all. Not as a straight story. The Bush White House openly admitting to an error, and making itself look super-silly by publicly reversing a controversial decision within 24 hours? Does that even remotely sound like the Bush White House we have come to [...]
Psyche, Naw
Bush withdraws 1 of 19 pardons issued Tuesday – USA Today (12/24/08): President George W. Bush took the very rare step Wednesday of revoking a pardon he had granted only a day before. Bush pardoned 19 people on Tuesday, including Issac Robert Toussie of Brooklyn, N.Y., who had been convicted of making false statements to [...]
Mortgage Market Meltdown: Bush Actually Takes Some Action
Despite all of Dana Perino‘s rhetorical excesses in futile defense of her soon-to-be-consigned-to-the-dustheap-of-history-thank-God boss, Bush didn’t take one meaningful step to prevent the mortgage market meltdown, even after regulators determined that there were “ominous signs the housing market was in jeopardyâ€. But he’s not entirely a do-nothing dude. He’s perfectly willing to sprinkle salt on [...]
Psst (From Inside The Beltway)
As some of you know, I recently moved to the Washington, D.C. area. And from time to time, I move in circles where I hear good quality insider stuff. Here’s what A Reliable Source whispered in my ear last evening: Mary Schapiro‘s nomination as SEC chairman is likely to become extremely controversial very soon. It [...]
Depends on the Definition of “In No Way Ever”
Rick Warren (12/22/08): “I have in no way ever taught that homosexuality is the same thing as a forced relationship between an adult and a child, or between siblings.” Rick Warren (12/17/08): I’m opposed to having a brother and sister being together and calling that marriage. I’m opposed to an older guy marrying a child [...]