The Decider back in charge.
By on Jul 21st, 2007 at 11:11 am
The Decider back in charge.
The AP reports, “Bush reclaimed his presidential powers and duties at 9:21 a.m. EDT. The transfer of power took place with letters Bush sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., president pro tempore of the Senate. Bush reclaimed the powers with follow-up letters once the colonoscopy had ended.”
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I don’t know if I am relieved or not…
July 21st, 2007 at 11:13 amOh, crap.
July 21st, 2007 at 11:14 amW’s still here.
Darth’s ticker’s still going.
“We’re Gonna Get Him Some New Legs.”
July 21st, 2007 at 11:18 amwhew. I was worried Cheney might launch an attack against Iran.
July 21st, 2007 at 11:26 amhoney, he’s still going to…
July 21st, 2007 at 11:28 amThis story makes me happy when I substitute ‘brain transplant’ for ‘colonoscopy’… wouldn’t THAT be nice?
July 21st, 2007 at 11:30 amDo you figure they found his head up there?
July 21st, 2007 at 11:37 am“…the colonoscopy had ended.â€
“heh … now get me a cheeseburger!”
July 21st, 2007 at 11:38 amI’m just wondering how they were able to perform the procedure with Bush’s head in the way.
July 21st, 2007 at 11:38 amHey King,
Howz yer butt?
July 21st, 2007 at 11:38 amAgain Bush has proved himself to be a perfect a$$hole.
July 21st, 2007 at 11:41 amHey Zooey,
A good day to you!
I’m fifty pounds lighter and ten years younger!
July 21st, 2007 at 11:47 amReuters
Published: Saturday, July 21, 2007
WASHINGTON — President Bush had five polyps discovered and removed during a routine colon cancer test Saturday, the White House said.
They were small and “none appeared worrisome,” White House spokesman Scott Stanzel told reporters after the colonoscopy [...]
Mr. Bush’s colonoscopy in 2002 revealed no medical problems…
aaaw, how sweet… that’s one for each year of his evil doings…
actually, that IS a lot of polyps… that oldest one was probably
July 21st, 2007 at 11:48 amrather ugly by this time…
…
so, that’s where the WMD’s were located…
July 21st, 2007 at 11:55 amI’m happy as long as we don’t see that same Fox News headline on January 21, 2009.
July 21st, 2007 at 11:55 amno, he’ll probably cancel the 2008 election — so, there’ll be no need to transfer powers, he’ll already have them.
July 21st, 2007 at 11:58 amDid Gannon or Haggert perform the “inspection”?
July 21st, 2007 at 11:59 amStrange thing to say, but I’m glad bush is President again..
July 21st, 2007 at 12:03 pmIt appears the media is hell bent on convincing us that 5 Polyps is nothing to worry about for the prez. I myself hope he goes the way of Tony Snow, we deserve to watch him wither.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:05 pmStrange thing to say, but I’m glad bush is President again..
Why, the HELL why?
July 21st, 2007 at 12:07 pmExcellent. We’re back in safe hands.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:08 pmFunny, in 5 years : Chimpy’s next colonoscopy will be in Federal prison.
hehehehe
July 21st, 2007 at 12:14 pmExcellent. We’re back in safe hands.
Comment by Boudin Bob
It would appear the “Boudin Bob” has quit taking his meds again.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:17 pmExcellent. We’re back in safe hands.
Comment by Boudin Bob — July 21, 2007 @ 12:08 pm
…said Bob, as he was transferred from the lion’s jaws to the grizzly bear’s.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:17 pmeg, tros – really, what did those replies offer to anything?
July 21st, 2007 at 12:19 pmjeezus h….
It would appear the “Boudin Bob†has quit taking his meds again.
Yeah. I actually forgot to take my anti-histamines, today. Thanks for reminding me, mate.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:23 pmHey Bushies! Here’s your change to emulate your dear leader.
Its spelled C-O-L-O-N-O-S-C-O-P-Y.
Ask for it from your Doctor by name.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:23 pmYeah. I actually forgot to take my anti-histamines, today. Thanks for reminding me, mate.
Comment by Boudin Bob
Er, not the meds I was referring to.
Those who need help are always the last to know.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:25 pmC’mon, TRoS, let’s stick to the thread and talk about the Decider being back in charge.
You got anything?
July 21st, 2007 at 12:26 pmEven Bush’s polyps are incompetent.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:27 pmIt figures that bush would rot from the ass out. Maybe there is a god after all?
July 21st, 2007 at 12:29 pmHow is the ol’ a*whole?
July 21st, 2007 at 12:30 pmToday’s colonoscopy revealed 50 percent less Republican senators lodged in Bush’s rectum than in 2002….
July 21st, 2007 at 12:35 pmInside sources within the Administration have told the AP that the Constitution was placed inside Bush’s colon for “…safe-keeping from activist liberals.”
July 21st, 2007 at 12:37 pmFunny, in 5 years : Chimpy’s next colonoscopy will be in Federal prison.
hehehehe
Comment by Kay — July 21, 2007 @ 12:14 pm
That’s “Federal Pound-Me-In-The-Ass Prison.” :D
July 21st, 2007 at 12:54 pmC’mon, TRoS, let’s stick to the thread and talk about the Decider being back in charge.
You got anything?
Comment by Egreggious
Stick to the thread? All I see here are comments like “How is the ol’ a*whole?” and “so, that’s where the WMD’s were located…”.
Here’s a serious thought for you… We’ve been in the worst Constitutional crisis imaginable for several years now, not just the last few weeks or months. The fact that this hasn’t been called for what it is before doesn’t mean it hasn’t been happening. The Bush Admin is the most secretive WH in US history. At this point, we have no REAL idea what else they’re up to, and they scare the HELL out of me.
There, not one personal attack or cuss word, and personally, I could care less about the man’s polyps.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:57 pm“…that’s one for each year of his evil doings…”
Comment by katy — July 21, 2007 @ 11:48 am
If that were the case, you’d think there’d be a whole lot more.
(Sigh) I suppose I’m glad that Cheney is no longer the President, but only in a “lesser of two evils” way.
July 21st, 2007 at 12:58 pmHow could they tell which end they were working on?
July 21st, 2007 at 12:59 pmTurns out Bush is full of shit
July 21st, 2007 at 1:02 pmNever was a nation so nervous about a physical check-up.
What if terrorists struck again? Who would sit there and do nothing?
July 21st, 2007 at 1:06 pmIf he farts now (which we all know he likes to do), will a giant satellite dish come out his butt?
July 21st, 2007 at 1:14 pmI want to know what Cheney managed to do with those hours that he had the power. I sincerely hope that he slepy in this morning since it’s Saturday.
July 21st, 2007 at 1:21 pmslepy=slept sheesh. Time to cut the nails again.
July 21st, 2007 at 1:21 pmslepy=slept sheesh. Time to cut the nails again.
Comment by Jeannie See — July 21, 2007 @ 1:21 pm
Heh, I used to have that problem, too, but I keep my nails shorter now for just that reason. Plus, ever since I broke my wrist, I now use those ‘ergonomic’ keyboards, both at home and at work, so the ‘t’ and the ‘y’ are much farther apart.
July 21st, 2007 at 1:29 pmWhen Chimpy and Darth dies there will be the biggest party this world has ever seen
July 21st, 2007 at 1:31 pmDid they have to use a firetruck?
July 21st, 2007 at 1:31 pmIf he farts now (which we all know he likes to do), will a giant satellite dish come out his butt?
Comment by Wayne A. Schneider
Aw, man, now you’re doin’ Southpark.
July 21st, 2007 at 1:39 pmAw, man, now you’re doin’ Southpark.
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — July 21, 2007 @ 1:39 pm
And why not? It’s a great show. But that’s OT. (Bad, Wayne! Bad!)
Back OT, I wonder how he feels knowing that everyone watching him at that moment knows that he just had something rammed up his butt? Chagrined?
Personally, I would have simply announced that he was undergoing a “medical procedure” for which anesthesia was necessary. (Dental work?) They didn’t need to give so much fodder to comedians.
July 21st, 2007 at 1:50 pmDID Cheney sign anything?
July 21st, 2007 at 1:57 pm#45: When Chimpy and Darth dies there will be the biggest party this world has ever seen
This is a stupid comment. Nothing more than fuel for the Bill O’Reilly types who wish to paint “The Left” with the same brush. I dislike Bush and Cheney and all that they stand for, but I’m not interested in partying over their deaths.
July 21st, 2007 at 1:57 pm“Howz yer butt?
Comment by Zooey — July 21, 2007″
zooey, you have an interest in grown men’s butts?
July 21st, 2007 at 1:59 pmi just remembered something, from the last few times
i went under anesthesia…
i do believe there is a waiting period, 24? 48 hours?, before one can sign or carry out any legal procedure after anesthesia…
just a fun fact, maybe?, to keep in mind…
July 21st, 2007 at 2:03 pm…
zooey, you have an interest in grown men’s butts?
Comment by michael
Probably not… another try at humor on Zooey’s part, which you understand.
Since you’re so hot to play questions and answers this morning, why are you singling Zooey out? Why are you here this morning?
July 21st, 2007 at 2:07 pmThis is a stupid comment. Nothing more than fuel for the Bill O’Reilly types who wish to paint “The Left†with the same brush. I dislike Bush and Cheney and all that they stand for, but I’m not interested in partying over their deaths.
I stand by my statement 100%. There will be Universal Party like noone has ever seen. After all the deaths these 2 have caused, it sure would be a time to party!
July 21st, 2007 at 2:12 pmWell we made it out of that situation without Darth Cheney blowing up Iran. It’s like they say… Thank God for extraordinarily small favors.
July 21st, 2007 at 2:12 pmdon’t hold your breath Train : Dead-Eye Dick is planning something BIG.
July 21st, 2007 at 2:14 pmdon’t hold your breath Train : Dead-Eye Dick is planning something BIG.
Comment by Kay — July 21, 2007 @ 2:14 pm
We’ll know for sure when he invites Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on a hunting trip.
July 21st, 2007 at 2:21 pmIf Pelosi would put impeachment back on the table, everyone would see me doing a bootie dance that’s for sure.
July 21st, 2007 at 2:33 pmIf Pelosi would put impeachment back on the table, everyone would see me doing a bootie dance that’s for sure.
Comment by Jeannie See — July 21, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
Hmmm, much as I understand and agree with the sentiment, I’m not sure that you really want to announce that here. Some would want to see a video. ;-)
July 21st, 2007 at 2:36 pmSome would want to see a video. ;-)
Comment by Jane E. Schneider
I didn’t say anything.
July 21st, 2007 at 2:45 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — July 21, 2007 @ 2:45 pm
Heh! Wayne hadn’t read my response to Jeannie’s post, and was planning to respond to her with “That’s something I’d like to see!” :D Of course, if he had, michael would have attacked him and then the whole thread would have gone to hell…
July 21st, 2007 at 2:51 pmHmmm, much as I understand and agree with the sentiment, I’m not sure that you really want to announce that here. Some would want to see a video. ;-)
Comment by Jane E. Schneider — July 21, 2007 @ 2:36 pm
Good thing I’ve got a scrawny butt then ’cause video would be included.
July 21st, 2007 at 2:56 pmOf course, if he had, michael would have attacked him and then the whole thread would have gone to hell…
Comment by Jane E. Schneider
He’s certainly trying his best this morning, isn’t he? It’s kind of interesting to see the different rhetorical gambits he tries to break into conversations.
Silly insults, baiting people w/ loaded questions, ridiculous statements guaranteed to provoke a reaction, singly out one person for ridicule.
I gotta say, duking it out w/ these trolls is making me sharper. You have to reply properly to stop them. Kind of a paper-scissors-rock thing goin’ on, huh?
Mets are on national radio today!! :-D!! But Penny is having a gooood year… hmmm… tough game coming up.
July 21st, 2007 at 2:57 pmComment by Jeannie See — July 21, 2007 @ 2:56 pm
Good for you – mine’s “well-padded”, and definitely not for videotaping! :D
July 21st, 2007 at 2:59 pmMets are on national radio today!! :-D!! But Penny is having a gooood year… hmmm… tough game coming up.
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — July 21, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
According to their website, the Mets are on Fox TV, too. But I don’t know if that’s just regional coverage or national. It ought to be national since they are in first place.
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=nym
Back On Topic: Is Bush now quoting Beavis from the movie? (”My butt still hurts.”)
July 21st, 2007 at 3:07 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — July 21, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
So don’t you actually get to watch them? Where are you, BTW?
Yeah, I’ve noted michael’s “pointless questions” approach to derailing the thread. I’m steeling myself to ignore that crap. I’m glad that you’re honing your skills, though, you’re doing a fine job.:)
July 21st, 2007 at 3:17 pmSo don’t you actually get to watch them? Where are you, BTW?
Comment by Jane E. Schneider
My television blew up 2 yrs ago and I never replaced it. I watch movies on my computer now, so I really don’t miss the tube anymore. I was listening to the Mets on Internet radio (MLB.com) last yr but it was just stopping me in my tracks – I spent too much time just sitting and listening to games… hmmm… not unlike the amount of time I now spend posting here, but that’s another story.
I live on the West Coast, the East Bay, across from SF.
July 21st, 2007 at 3:23 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — July 21, 2007 @ 3:23 pm
Jeez, TRoS, can we ship you out one of our spare TVs? You have to be able to WATCH a game sometime! And here I’ve been bemoaning the fact that I haven’t been to Shea at all this year, while you can’t even SEE them? Damn!
(Yeah, I know we’ve been completely off topic for a bit, but, really, how much can anyone say about Bush being out of surgery, thereby saving us from the greater evil of Darth Cheney?)
July 21st, 2007 at 3:41 pm(Yeah, I know we’ve been completely off topic for a bit, but, really, how much can anyone say about Bush being out of surgery, thereby saving us from the greater evil of Darth Cheney?)
Comment by Jane E. Schneider
Well, I watched the playoffs last fall at a friend’s house (another diehard Mets fan) and i go to several A’s games every year. Most wednesday games in town are only $2 for upper deck seats. Where can you see an MLB game for $2 buskc these days? A’s ain’t too good this year, but most of the last 7-8 years, they’re in contention.
July 21st, 2007 at 6:20 pmDid they find Bush’s brain when they sent the scope up his Cheney?? Or was it vacant just like his skull?
July 21st, 2007 at 7:24 pmExcellent. We’re back in safe hands.
Comment by Boudin Bob — July 21, 2007 @ 12:08 pm
July 21st, 2007 at 9:50 pm————————————————————————–
We always were Bob, we always were.
Hooray, the Bohica man is back in the decider seat! Black Dick from the Darkside has been unseated while Churl Rove is curled up near his master’s feet again. O frabjous day! Calloo callay!
July 21st, 2007 at 9:54 pmWhile Cheney was Acting President, I hope he signed and classified BLANKET PARDONS for Bush, himself, and every other Administration official waging the war on terror.
July 21st, 2007 at 11:22 pmJeannie See say’s she’d do a bootie dance if impeachment were on the table.
July 22nd, 2007 at 2:24 amHell, I’d do that and Yoga Bootie Ballet LOL