McClellan Says 5 Minute Meeting Is Proof Bush Welcomes “Honest Critics”
McClellan Says 5 Minute Meeting Is Proof Bush Welcomes “Honest Critics”
At today’s briefing, White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan cited a meeting with officials from former administration last week as proof that Bush is open to honest criticism about his policies in Iraq:
[T]hey know the difference between honest critics who question the way the war is being prosecuted – we welcome that. In fact, the president has met with some of those honest critics. He met with a number of them just last week…
The president has sat down with administration officials from previous administrations, some who did not agree with the decisions, some who do not agree with everything we’re doing in terms of moving forward on that strategy, and listened to their ideas. We welcome those ideas. That’s honest critics.
That’s right, he listened to ideas from 13 officials from previous administration for “5 to 10 minutes…before herding the whole group into the Oval Office for what he called a ‘family picture.’”
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January 10th, 2006 at 3:27 pmIs this guy for real?
I think kicking McClellan for saying nonsense is like kicking a sick puppy. He doesn’t have any choice but to spew out nonsense. Think of the comedy that would occur if he had to tell the truth
January 10th, 2006 at 3:32 pmScrew McClellan and the bush he rode in on.
January 10th, 2006 at 3:33 pmEveryone KNEW this was the only reason he did this. Obviously, the 10 minutes was NOT for reasonable advice. This was another dog and pony show. It’s all they do.
January 10th, 2006 at 3:34 pmThey are only a show with no substance whatsoever. You hear it from the neocon trolls that we are fortunate enough to have visit us – it is all about winning. It doesn’t matter what as long as you beat somebody. Republicans these days have turned into a dog and pony show all together.
January 10th, 2006 at 3:36 pmListening to this guy is like watching “Joey”, you just keep waiting for the punch line that never comes.
January 10th, 2006 at 3:38 pmI every lie told had just the weight of a feather, McClellan would be a star sucking black hole.
January 10th, 2006 at 3:39 pmIf every lie told had just the weight of a feather, McClellan would be a star sucking black hole.
January 10th, 2006 at 3:39 pmScotty . . . I don’t even know who you are anymore.
January 10th, 2006 at 3:40 pmstar sucking a** hole
January 10th, 2006 at 3:41 pmDidn’t his (Scott McClellan) MAMA dis-own the party he now lies for?
Sounds like she needs to call him and tell him to grow a set, because he looks like a stuffed frog every time he gives a statement…
Hey Scotty, why don’t you try running or stair climber or something, before your neck pops from all of the lies you are supposed to tell daily!
Honest critics? Madeline Albright called him to the carpet and he wouldn’t even answer her question. But leave it to Bush to make sure the photo-op was on schedule…
That’s the ONLY successful part of his career…Did somebody say they saw a Jack Abramoff photo somewhere??? Get the FBI on it, and throw them in jail until we can find a charge!!!
WHAT AN IDIOT!!!
January 10th, 2006 at 3:42 pmHe’s the funniest man in Comedy today!
January 10th, 2006 at 3:54 pmI feel like I’m watching a rerun. He just keeps spouting out the same old washed-up crap.
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January 10th, 2006 at 4:02 pmIs he funnier than the guy who was the Iraqi Minister of Information (or some such title) at the beginning of the war? That guy was a riot.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:07 pmIn Bush World it’s not the meeting with people with brains that’s important, it’s the Family Picture.
Zeke, that would be Bagdad Bob, Scottie’s kissin’ cousin.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:12 pmheckuva meeting that was and heckuva photo op
January 10th, 2006 at 4:12 pm#15, Zeke, Scott’s not funnier than “Baghdad Bob”, but he’s getting there!
January 10th, 2006 at 4:13 pmReminds me of Baghdad Bob.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:16 pmSomeone please explain to me what an honest critic is . Does anybody remember the entire world with the exception of a few suckasses like limpwrister Blaire begging them to listen them and not go to war , not to give huge taxcuts to the rich at the expence of the poor , should I go on ?
January 10th, 2006 at 4:20 pmHonest critics? Madeline Albright called him to the carpet and he wouldn’t even answer her question. But leave it to Bush to make sure the photo-op was on schedule…
Comment by IraqVet
I’m surprised that ditzy broad even got an invitation. She called George on the carpet? No, she just ran her mouth. Who the hell hired that idiot woman anyway? Oh, yeah, never mind.
Albright did a turn as the pop star Madonna. This time in Bangkok on July 28, she vamped it up in a bowler hat and tuxedo. Swinging a golf club, the former university professor sang a specially prepared number to the tune of Bob Hope’s signature “Thanks for the Memories.” Referring to her meeting earlier in the day with North Korean counterpart Paek Nam Sun, who attended the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) security panel as Pyongyang’s first representative, Albright crooned: “Just had my first handshake with Foreign Minister Paek. Used to think he was a rogue, but here at ARF, he’s so in vogue.”
January 10th, 2006 at 4:22 pmhttp://www.asiaweek.com/asiaweek/magazine/2000/0811/nat.asean.new.html
It’s a wonder we’re all still alive after Clinton.
Oh and Roger sorry I’m a demacrat so I guess I’m part of the Buffaloed party .
January 10th, 2006 at 4:23 pmPlease, even my 7 year old daughter recognizes this as a 5 minute photo-op. Do they really think everyone is that stupid. My read on it was that all invited knew that King George wasn’t interested in opinions of others, he broke it and now owns it, so why say anything. Nothing to say, take the picture and leave. All America knew this would have an after life of look, we are reaching out to others. Right. I say the next time Scotty is scheduled, no one show-up, no press, no cameras. Send a message, your the King’s liar, we are not interested in the continued lies and spins. This is incredible, despite the recent admissions of abuse of power, no one will confront the King. He is an elected offical for God sake, not the messiah.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:26 pmI’m not sure that we are still alive. Considering what’s happened to our country, I think I died and went to Hell.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:27 pmHe is an elected offical for God sake, not the messiah.
Comment by David B — January 10, 2006 @ 4:26 pm
Problem is he thinks he was officially elected by God’s sake, and is the messiah.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:28 pmOh I-WRONG…
I’m sorry, but CHENEY needs mouth-to-mouth (see butt and blow), and let me see…Madeline is still kickin’ it strong with her own heart!!!
Aren’t you supposed to be washing his balls or something? I think Lynn needs some help, and volunteers are accepted…Times are hard since the Abramoff money dried up!!!
January 10th, 2006 at 4:31 pmDubya couldn’t even handle a little criticism from his father.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:34 pmOn one level I wonder if Baghdad Bob knew he was lying, but anything to save your life. Scottie probabaly believes the spittle he spews.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:42 pmThis is the same administration who said they had strong bipartisan support for staying in Iraq after Democrats voted no to the fake Murtha immediate withdrawal bill.
It’s what they do for their target audience — the people who rely on soundbites and don’t question whether or not they’re true.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:42 pmWait a minute , I missed SNL last weekend , was that Chris Parnel spoofing ol’ Scott ’cause his face didn’t look greasy enough .
January 10th, 2006 at 4:47 pmMcClennan is so full of crap. Just a mouthpiece who can’t keep his story straight. He has lost all his credibility. Bush can’t give a speech unless it is a backdrop of his choice where there is no dissent. What has this country come to represent? Certainly not the people. More like the power elite and corporations. To hell with the environment,deficit, scandals, as long as the rich get richer. It never seemed to be that way where the mainstream media would be complicit. Everyone seems in lockstep. Appears like Germany in the 30’s
January 10th, 2006 at 4:50 pmSo where’s the MSM with any balls to point that out to scotty?
January 10th, 2006 at 4:51 pmI dont Care if it Rains
Or Freezes
Long as I have My Plastic Jeezus
Stuck to the dash
of my Truck
down in Texas its hottern Feck
Take my picture look at me
clearing Brush
Someone said look out Lush
then my truck hit a tree
slingshotting thus
hit my forehead on Plastic Jeezus
Stars circled my head
it Hurt I cuss
Damn that Plastic Jeezus
I dont care if it
Rains or Freezes
As Long as I have My Plastic Jeezus
For Hes Material
January 10th, 2006 at 4:52 pmnot real like me
as the neo-con Faux reality
I’m not sure that we are still alive. Considering what’s happened to our country, I think I died and went to Hell.
Comment by Dodgeball
It’s you not our country. Directions to Hell:
Go to high school, turn left and keep on going.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:55 pmI think Scotty must be near his breaking point. At some point pride has to take over and this guy will toss his note cards into the air and storm the white house exit.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:57 pmOh I-WRONG…
I’m sorry, but CHENEY needs mouth-to-mouth (see butt and blow), and let me see…Madeline is still kickin’ it strong with her own heart!!!
Comment by IraqVet
I wouldn’t be so sure about that heart thing. I heard Rob Zombie has a movie roll for her.
January 10th, 2006 at 4:57 pmBush gave each of the 13 officials 23-46 seconds. That is it. And then, he interupted anybody that honestly critized him. Scott McClellan is a compelete organ sack. He is going to end up a lonely alcoholic when he gets older. Unless he is a lonely alcoholic now.
BTW: It took me longer than 23-46 seconds to type this post.
January 10th, 2006 at 5:01 pm“I heard Rob Zombie has a movie roll for her.”
Good for her.
January 10th, 2006 at 5:02 pmDumbya wouldn’t know what honesty is, even if it bit him in his very dumb,clueless ass..!
Gene Campbell
January 10th, 2006 at 5:04 pmCentral Florida
Thanks for reminding me I R I I can start printing the Devils Rejects shirts with Bush and company on the front , it’ll be funnier than the Meet the F@#$ers shirts I seen at the mall , a mall is a place with alot of shops and a food court , do they have these in kansas , oh well you’ve allways got skeetshooting .
January 10th, 2006 at 5:05 pmIt’s you not our country. Directions to Hell:
Go to high school, turn left and keep on going.
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — January 10, 2006 @ 4:55 pm
Oh Wise IRI, if I were to turn left and keep going would we not then pass the right and vice versa?
January 10th, 2006 at 5:08 pmperhaps by right, you mean a class, a reich, such as a column, you know, the polityIV one IRI?
January 10th, 2006 at 5:11 pmis that what you mean IRI?
Tell me IRI, can you, or anyone Physicist, Doctor, or Lawyer tell me where a mans mind, or thought comes?
Has anyone found an Intelligence DNA?
If you cannot describe, nor prove such an object, one must wonder then if indeed you can own such things?
Do you see my point?
January 10th, 2006 at 5:14 pmHow can man, any one man or group of men, legally own something that they cannot define?
January 10th, 2006 at 5:15 pmpurely perfunctory… it was a photo op… Bush has become an expert in that…
January 10th, 2006 at 5:18 pmYou cannot. Anti-Federalists Dismissed.
January 10th, 2006 at 5:18 pmFrom the NYTimes http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/10/politics/10cnd-prexy.html?hp
“In discussing Iraqi politics, the president directly addressed Sunni Arabs, the minority in the new government, saying that “compromise and consensus and power-sharing are the only path to national unity and lasting democracy.”"
So George, when will americans see compromise and consensus and power-sharing? Or is our democracy not of your concern.
What a tool.
January 10th, 2006 at 5:30 pmDemocracy at home and in Iraq appear to be two different things for Bush. Once he has it he tries to subvert it. If it’s not there he will build it and get rich. Bush wins and the country continues to suffer. I have never seen America thought of so poorly, and I was a combat veteran in Vietnam.
January 10th, 2006 at 5:35 pmWhen Scotty finally snaps and does become “Baghdad Bob”, it should be fun to watch.
“I have stood here and told you nothing but the truth.”
“There is no proof that anything I’ve ever said was false.”
“There are no Republicans in Washington under indictment.”
“We will crush the Democrats in 2006 and feed their still-beating hearts to them, Jesus willing, I swear this is true.”
“In time of war, the most important thing you can do is cut taxes.” (Oh, wait, that was Tom DeLay, who really did say that – or words just like it.)
January 10th, 2006 at 5:49 pmDear I-RIGHT-I;
January 10th, 2006 at 5:58 pmDraino is really good if you use it as a seasoning on everything you eat
Using the strong tag doesn’t make you right either, fact is it makes you look…um…let’s see…what’s the right phrase…oh yeah! It makes you look like a small little bitter man.
cstrut,
January 10th, 2006 at 6:20 pmLooks like you are new here.
I-R-I is a troll. And I believe a woman to boot!
She comes over here to spew venom, get us off topic, etc.
Anything but let us exchange thoughts and ideas on an intelligent level.
Best to simply ignore them.
Welcome to TP, if you are new.
True Blue: despite being new, cstrut managed to cut to the chase pretty quickly with IRI.
Welcome and nice work, cstrut!
January 10th, 2006 at 6:25 pm#51, IRI is not a woman – he is a woman hater among other things:
I hate the French, they pretty much invented the Filthy Left.
January 10th, 2006 at 6:31 pmComment by I-RIGHT-I — October 1, 2005 @ 10:28 pm
Hey, what does a Mexcian know about ethics anyway?
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — September 25, 2005 @ 12:41 pm
I think the lesson here is that if you can’t say something nice about the Negro in New Orleans, don’t say anything at all.
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — September 7, 2005 @ 9:43 am
[Mexican corruption] is a problem but nothing a little Puritan Fundamentalist Christianity couldn’t cure. Ever notice that everything the Catholics touch turns to shit?
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — September 22, 2005 @ 2:17 pm
Left wing non religious Jews are the problem. Period. I wonder if the Germans had the same problem with y’all?
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — October 20, 2005 @ 4:04 pm
There’s nothing wrong with the South that a few thousand dangling from the nearest light pole Leftists wouldn’t cure.
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — September 4, 2005 @ 1:08 pm
We need more women in the kitchen cooking dinner.
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — November 1, 2005 @ 2:47 pm
[Women should NOT vote] Because they f e e l , they don’t think. There are exceptions to the rule and they all agree with me.
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — November 2, 2005 @ 5:39 pm
Acknowledgments to Gregor…
And it looks like IRI is back off his meds too. A couple of days ago he was almost coherent. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
January 10th, 2006 at 8:27 pmCan you imagine having a job where you’re paid to lie like both Scotty and Condi? I can think of no job more degrading and depressing.
And I believe IRI is cut from the same cloth as Scotty and Condi. Pathetic.
January 10th, 2006 at 9:39 pmWe need more women in the kitchen cooking dinner.
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — November 1, 2005 @ 2:47 pm
[Women should NOT vote] Because they f e e l , they don’t think. There are exceptions to the rule and they all agree with me.
Comment by I-RIGHT-I — November 2, 2005 @ 5:39 pm
Acknowledgments to Gregor…
Comment by Terrytheturtle — January 10, 2006 @ 6:31 pm
Kudos!
January 10th, 2006 at 9:58 pmto terry n gregor I mean…
January 10th, 2006 at 9:59 pm#And it looks like IRI is back off his meds too. A couple of days ago he was almost coherent. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
Comment by SKdeA — January 10, 2006 @ 8:27 pm
Ironically, they profit off IRI. =)
January 10th, 2006 at 10:01 pmWhy pay attention to Scotty anyways > has he ever come clean about his friendship with Jeff Gannon the male hooker?
And when is Bush going to fess-up that he paid Gannon for sex?
January 10th, 2006 at 11:41 pmSure Pres Bush welcomes honest critics -just not their criticisms.
13 former officials in 5-10 minutes? What a hogwash.
January 10th, 2006 at 11:57 pmLet’s imagine the full 5-10 minutes interview:
Bush: Well, good day all, I’m here to answer your questions, but I warn you, time is short.
Interviewer: Good day, Mr. President, Joe Interviewer here.
How are you doing today? I have some questions for you…
Bush: Well, well, sorry, a question per person. Errr… Umm… so… Well, I’m doing fine today? Definitivelly, I’m doing fine today. Thanks for coming, Joe.
Interviewer: But that was not a valid question, sir, I…
Bush: (looking troubled at his watch) Oh, gosh, time is out, I must return to Crawford to redress some things… Bye, bye (runs to the next door, even if closed, as it he was the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland).
January 11th, 2006 at 5:52 amA mind is a terrible thing to waste.
Comment by SKdeA — January 10, 2006 @ 8:27 pm
Or, in the immortal words of former Vice President Dan Quayle, “It’s a terrible thing to lose one’s mind, or not to have a mind. How true that is.”
January 11th, 2006 at 9:32 amWhy do reporters from the MSM continue to flock to Scott McClelan’s daily talking points sessions.
Everytime I see White house correspondent beside a reporter’s name I automatically turn the channel, or disregard completely what is said. I do the same thing whenever anyone from the criminal Bushite junta speaks…
No right wing so-called conservative traitor has any credibility, and I hope we beat the
I-rightnowimlovinbushswonkupmyrump-I’s to the punch…
January 11th, 2006 at 11:49 amRE: #41 Funny (as in, “it’s funny because it’s true”?) t-shirt over at americablog…
January 11th, 2006 at 11:57 amSatan is a Republican
and he voted for George W Bush
Sorry, RE: #34 for the t-shirt reference.
January 11th, 2006 at 11:58 amThe only reason for the phony conference was Bush seeking redemption for turning Iraq into a killing field and a money pit. What a Dolt! If anyone can support this bumbkin after five(5) calamity filled years, they deserve a defense department sponsored trip to Iraq. Current estimates for this foreign policy debacle is 2,000,000,000,000 dollars. Thanks to the Chinese for caring. This so called war is a war for profiteering way beyond just egregious corruption. Just a glimpse of the daily business of the congress is a lesson in graft,bribery and cronyism. What has happened to America? We are under the rule of a totalitarian government with the Republicans in control of all aspects of it. Communist Russia was a totalitarian state under Stalin and the communist party. No one else had power, thus a police state with all the ramifications. “THE CONSTITUTION IS JUST A DAMN SCRAP OF PAPER’. Is this not treason? The law of the land is a sacred document to many Americans. It can not be scrapped.
January 11th, 2006 at 2:20 pmConsider everything His (not so) Royal Hiney, Emperior Dumbya Snafu the First says,to be a lie. When he says he’s being “honest” the OPPOSITE is usually the truth. Consider his buddy, Congress-thing Turd DeFly (R) Tx., IT also claims to be telling the truth too! But IT’s going down to the bottom of the outhouse fast! Maybe DeFly’s demise is a oman of things to come, hopefully the whole gang of Dumbya’s gangsters is going down…!
Gene Campbell
January 11th, 2006 at 3:21 pmCentral Florida
YEP, that’s Bush’s idea of a “responsible” debate on Iraq — where he doesn’t get blamed for anything, the group has their picture taken, and it’s over in ten minutes. Bush and his policies have done more to give “comfort to the enemy” than critics of his policies could ever do.
January 11th, 2006 at 3:23 pmHere’s what really happened at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with all those ‘dignitaries’ (NOT TO MISS):
GEORGE BUSH HOSTS A TEA PARTY!
January 11th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
Oh Wise IRI, if I were to turn left and keep going would we not then pass the right and vice versa?
Comment by HAIRY THRUST
It’s possible. I often tell losers like you that I’m so far to the right you’d have to look over your left shoulder to see me coming.
January 11th, 2006 at 4:40 pmHow’s that brownshirt fitting you IRI? Taken tour 150 out for a drag recently Tex?
January 12th, 2006 at 1:13 amLadies and Gentlemen,
Look at the comments and see what we are becomming. Vulgar and hateful. Just what the war mongers want.
It would seem our energies would be better spent on organizing, throwing the bums out, and getting on with restoring sanity to the planet.
Best Wishes to all.
January 12th, 2006 at 1:51 amLadies and Gentlemen,
Look at the comments and see what we are becomming. Vulgar and hateful. Just what the war mongers want.
It would seem our energies would be better spent on organizing, throwing the bums out, and getting on with restoring sanity to the planet.
Best Wishes to all.
Comment by Sara
The Filthy Left has always been vulgar and hateful. They become violent as well and the history of the movement is covered in the blood of scores of millions. You are asking the tiger to change his stripes and satan to become an angel of mercy.
January 12th, 2006 at 7:51 am“I think kicking McClellan for saying nonsense is like kicking a sick puppy. He doesn’t have any choice but to spew out nonsense.”
Of course he has a choice. You think they’re forcing him against his will? You think they refuse to let him leave? Our troops in Iraq have no choice about being there, Scotty has a choice, and he has chosen money and fame and some small measure of power over speaking the truth. He is a well paid propagandist.
January 12th, 2006 at 10:07 am“Albright did a turn as the pop star Madonna. ”
Hey, I Right I, did you – Alito style – conveniently forget Colin Powell’s disgusting disco dance, ala The Village People, for Asian politicians. The US Sec of State, up on a stage, prancing for their entertainment.
January 12th, 2006 at 10:13 amDear I-RIGHT-I;
Draino is really good if you use it as a seasoning on everything you eat
Using the strong tag doesn’t make you right either, fact is it makes you look…um…let’s see…what’s the right phrase…oh yeah! It makes you look like a small little bitter man.
Comment by cstrut
Who yanked your chain? Kinda brave aren’t you? Welcome to Walking Dead Losers Liberal Hell.
January 12th, 2006 at 10:44 amFolks, welcome to projection 101. I feel pity and sorry for you,
Comment by RightPunch
Save it loser. Instead provide the links to support your contention that Christian Conservatives rape, plunder and murder by the tens of millions like your “progressive” communists have done and still do. Show me the violence in the streets that don’t belong to you and yours. Show me conservatives shutting down debate at the universities and handing out death threats like party invitations. We know who you are and what you are. You don’t really think the Patriot Act was solely designed for foreign enemies do you? Be afraid, be very afraid…. They’ve got your number loser…literally.
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