Bush Would Never ‘Cease To Be Bold,’ But Now ‘Will Skip Bold Proposals’ In State Of The Union Speech
Bush Would Never ‘Cease To Be Bold,’ But Now ‘Will Skip Bold Proposals’ In State Of The Union Speech
Last year, just days before President Bush delivered his annual State of the Union speech, reporters asked then-White House Press Secretary Tony Snow if anyone was “going to pay much attention” to the President’s proposals because of his low approval numbers. “The President is going to offer some bold proposals,” replied Snow.
He then said that Bush would never “cease to be bold” because of his unpopularity:
SNOW: What’s interesting is the President is going to offer some bold proposals that Congress could, in fact, enact, and in the process make itself look good and, more importantly, do the people ’s business. So George W. Bush as a President is not somebody who is going to cease to be bold because there has been — because right now people are concerned about the progress of the war.
Snow’s belief in Bush’s boldness was shared at the time by other members of the administration. “The power of the ideas requires people to take notice,” then-White House Counselor Dan Bartlett told the New York Times at the time.
If Snow and Bartlett were still in the administration, they would be disappointed to learn Bush’s plans for his final State of the Union address:
In a bow to political reality, President Bush’s final State of the Union speech will skip bold proposals in favor of ones the country has heard before, a modest approach for a White House that prides itself on big ideas. […]
“It’s just not realistic,” acknowledged White House press secretary Dana Perino on Thursday.
Though Bush told ABC earlier this month that he wouldn’t “go in the fetal position” because of his record low approval numbers, apparently he will drop all pretenses of being “bold.”
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“It’s just not realistic,†acknowledged White House press secretary Dana Perino on Thursday.
Coming from someone connected to this administration, that is priceless.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:26 pmSuch a perfect picture of that stoopid woman behind Dear Leader, smiling her pathetic ass off.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:28 pmHow can you expect Bush to top his bold 2006 SOTU proposal to have Laura Bush broker a peace between the Bloods and the Cripps?
January 25th, 2008 at 12:29 pmWhy doesn’t Busch just quit, and leave us and the world alone.
Now that would be bold.
∞
January 25th, 2008 at 12:33 pmWho cares? This irrelevant little shit can say whatever he wants for just about a year and only 25% of Americans notice.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:33 pmI figure that Bush’s lack of “bold proposals” could be due to any of the following:
1) He has seen the error of boldly marching off in some direction with no map, no plan, and no compass.
2) He has run out of bold ideas, since none of them have worked so far.
3) All the rats who have been jumping off the sinking White House ship include his speechwriters, so he has no choice but to recycle old talking points again and again.
Other ideas?
January 25th, 2008 at 12:35 pmmemo to chymp.
Skip state of union address.
No one will believe one word you utter.
you miserable failure.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:35 pmSnow: “So George W. Bush as a President is not somebody who is going to cease to be bold because there has been — because right now people are concerned about the progress of the war.”
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Well in all fairness, in Tony Snow speak, the word “bold” means “fuc(king retarded”
January 25th, 2008 at 12:37 pmAs if reality ever played a part in the words of Bush.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:37 pmI prefer italics over bold.
Comment by good_golly — January 25, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
There is no need to bring the Italians into this. Their leader is having his own problems.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:38 pmdumbya, why don’t ya’ll jus take the res of yur term off?
January 25th, 2008 at 12:39 pmgo on down to da ranch in crawfurd fer a spell.
cleer sum brush, or sumfing.
Why doesn’t Busch just quit, and leave us and the world alone.
Now that would be bold.
Comment by alphainfinityomega
It may be bold, but it would also be a disaster. Personally I would rather have that moron in the office for the next year than evil Chaney!
January 25th, 2008 at 12:40 pmstory about pilots:
there are old pilots and there are bold pilots but there are no old, bold pilots.
bush has augered our country into the ground with his boldness.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:42 pmlive by the sword…….these saying write themselves you know…..
so, just what “bold proposals” did dubby offer last year
January 25th, 2008 at 12:43 pm“that Congress could, in fact, enact”…
’cause we all know that this administration does NOT want
to make this congress look good… obviously…
so, just what “bold proposals†did dubby offer last year
“that Congress could, in fact, enactâ€â€¦
’cause we all know that this administration does NOT want
to make this congress look good… obviously…
Comment by katy
I think he wanted to fix Social Security which is not broken…….pretty bold, huh?
January 25th, 2008 at 12:44 pmI think it’s bold of him to show his face in public. No shame whatsoever.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:45 pmBOLD….do you hear that nancy?….be BOLD and impeach these crooks before their on their way to s. america.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:45 pmto paraphrase an old nautical saying…
There’s old politicians, and bold politicans, but there’s no old bold politicians…
January 25th, 2008 at 12:45 pmRUCerious,
You exaggerate when you say no one will believe the Chimp, you are rounding the 75% to 100%. Don’t forget GG, RR, BigO and the rest of the 25%ers who will believe and defend every word their God Bush utters.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:46 pmsorry, fred, I didn’t read your post before using the same line!!!
**shame flooding over…***
January 25th, 2008 at 12:46 pmWhy doesn’t Busch just quit, and leave us and the world alone.
Now that would be bold.
∞
Comment by alphainfinityomega — January 25, 2008 @ 12:33 pm
You talking about Auggie Busch because we know you’re a fan of GW Bush.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:46 pmnan ~ deep down they know the sob is lying, they have the same pathological defect that prevents them from admitting it…
January 25th, 2008 at 12:47 pmRU, I thought old and bold was referring to mushroom hunters.
Well said Shayne #16, well said.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:48 pmsorry, fred, I didn’t read your post before using the same line!!!
**shame flooding over…***
Comment by RUCerious
fine minds, etc……glad to share the credit…it seems so apt.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:48 pmI wonder if the fat lady will be singing…
January 25th, 2008 at 12:50 pmwell, fred, i do suppose that trashing SS would be
January 25th, 2008 at 12:51 pmconsidered a bold move… ugh…
I agree RU, I stand corrected. Sort of. They will still defend what he says though, for whatever twisted reason.
The stubborn ones, sorry, resolute ones just have a problem admitting they voted for a weak little loser. Twice.
Then there are the ones who feel obligated to be advocates for the right wing and will twist and spin reality to support their side. Like an attorney for a child rapist who has admitted his guilt in private to the attorney, they still spin and defend as if their client were innocent.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:54 pmSo the Bush Administration has jumped the shark so far that it is resorting to running a clip show for the State of the Union address? Sheesh. At least they could try the “introduce a new character” gimmick. That’s always good for a laugh.
In fact, that’s a great idea. I suggest they bring in veteran comic actor Ted McGinley to play the role of the Whte House’s new next-door neighbor, John Heinz.
Here’s the synopsis. John Heinz moves in to a spacious, quiet house at 1602 Pennsylvania Avenue NW expecting a nice break from the stress of DC city life - but he doesn’t count on his neighbor being the President of the United States.
In the pilot episode, hilarity ensues when President Bush uses NSA spy satellites and warrantless wiretaps to investigate his suspicion that Heinz is using his leaf blower to blow his unraked leaves onto the White House lawn. And hilarity turns to side-splitting fun as Heinz is renditioned to Bulgaria for stealing Bush’s copy of The Washington Times.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:54 pmHey Fred look out for little alphainfinityomega trying to fit in here. He is one of the vilest trolls in that he tries to start fights among regulars by telling lies about whoever is not around to defend themselves.
January 25th, 2008 at 12:58 pm# 12 bilbobaggins:
I meant Cheney too.
∞
January 25th, 2008 at 12:58 pmI meant Cheney too.
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Comment by alphainfinityomega — January 25, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
Sure you did weasel, sure you did.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:00 pmbush’s big ideas of the past:
1) illegal, unnecessary invasion costing 1/2 million lives, $1 trillion, and counting.
2) a lawless executive branch
3) destroying social security
4) complete eschewing of diplomacy in favor of bellicosity making the US a pariah among nations
5) using taxpayer funds to subsidize favored religious institutions
6) Using the justice department to suppress voting, to falsely attack political opponents, and to suppress investigations of cronies.
7) infesting the government bureaucracy with incompetent cronies at every level.
8) restructuring the tax code to decimate the middle class
9) illegally modifying legislation with signing statements
10) ignoring the will of the American people
yep, them thar some powerfully bold ideas. Too bad he’s gonna be sparing us from some more of them bold ideas.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:00 pm.
Hey Fred look out for little alphainfinityomega trying to fit in here. He is one of the vilest trolls in that he tries to start fights among regulars by telling lies about whoever is not around to defend themselves.
Comment by Shayne
thanks, caught the post in the easter egg preacher thread…….I have found it more fun to talk about them…not to them..
January 25th, 2008 at 1:01 pmBush would never “cease to bone†the American People.
There fixed that for you.
Bush/Cheney
Hague Trials ‘09
Buck Fush
January 25th, 2008 at 1:01 pmSo the Bush Administration has jumped the shark so far that it is resorting to running a clip show for the State of the Union address? Sheesh. At least they could try the “introduce a new character†gimmick. That’s always good for a laugh.
Comment by toasterhead — January 25, 2008 @ 12:54 pm
Great idea, toasterhead, but if Bush tries it and true to form it fails, it will give the trolls another chance to break out their “Clinton Did It Tooâ„¢” dance routine.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:03 pm# 21 & 29:
Well, well, well…look who sobered up long enough to jump off the barstool and attack me for no reason.
What’s wrong, Jackel, not getting enough attention at home ?
∞
January 25th, 2008 at 1:05 pmI guess there really is no way to spin “running the clock out” into “bold,” is there?
January 25th, 2008 at 1:07 pmWell, well, well…look who sobered up long enough to jump off the barstool and attack me for no reason.
What’s wrong, Jackel, not getting enough attention at home ?
∞
Comment by alphainfinityomega — January 25, 2008 @ 1:05 pm
Nope just wanted people to know what you are. Thanks for helping out.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:07 pmComment by alphainfinityomega
this is the troll who attacked gummitch yesterday without trying to back it up…..just an unjustified personal attack……
January 25th, 2008 at 1:10 pmShayne, help me out — I left my troll scorecard at home.
Is this alphabet character really VV? Or CT?
Either way, they’re getting pretty pathetic if they have to pretend to be progressives in order to fit in. It must set their teeth on edge.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:10 pm#36 IGNOR
January 25th, 2008 at 1:11 pmBarmaid:
There is something you need to understand (if you’re capable).
Just because I don’t like you, that doesn’t make me a right winger.
Nice 7th grade try at marginalization.
∞
January 25th, 2008 at 1:11 pmBush was raised in a dysfunctional environment.
America has become dysfunctional due to his ‘head of household’ status.
Our Country needs mass group therapy to even begin rational talks.
Consider this; Stephen Johnson, EPA administrator, continually lied to Boxer’s Senate committee yesterday…he will be recognized & rewarded by our ‘head of household’.
Therein lies America’s biggest challenge. How will any of us renew our trust in America when outright lies & fraud unfold in front of our eyes and the instigator or liar is rewarded?
Bush has turned America into a rummage sale for foreigners while denying citizens inherent rights and liberties.
Bush, you can run, but you can’t hide. We will find you & your accomplices. You will be tried in courts of law. You will be convicted.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:13 pm#36 IGNOR
Comment by wisedup
I have started just talking about them in 3rd party….not addressing them directly…it’s more fun and you don’t get any of their cooties on ya.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:14 pmthis is the troll who attacked gummitch yesterday without trying to back it up…..just an unjustified personal attack……
Comment by Fred — January 25, 2008 @
Dude, I don’t know what you were reading or drinking yesterday, but I didn’t even comment on, or read TP yesterday.
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January 25th, 2008 at 1:15 pmIf everyone disgusted with this despicable President would just turn off their tv during his speech maybe just maybe it would get it across how sick of this man everyone is. If there is a way to show how many watch the Emmys surely it will tell when everyone turns this idiot off.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:15 pmJan 20th all flight to Paraguay, Uraguay, Peru and Ecuador should be searched for a weasely looking reprobate with an ill fitting wig and moustache, being nagged by an overly made up matron.
Don’t let them escape.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:17 pmTime for W to assume the fecal position.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:21 pmHe must have simply run out of ideas because it’s not like Reid or Pelosi are going to actually OPPOSE anything he suggests.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:22 pmWell, well, well…look who sobered up long enough to jump off the barstool and attack me for no reason.
What’s wrong, Jackel, not getting enough attention at home ?
∞
Comment by alphainfinityomega — January 25, 2008 @ 1:05 pm
I personally think it’s CT. But they could be one and the same. Although VV showed a certain amount of intellect and CT has never showed any.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:24 pmI have started just talking about them in 3rd party….not addressing them directly…it’s more fun and you don’t get any of their cooties on ya.
Comment by Fred — January 25, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
Now if we could put diapers on them so they don’t leave troll poop with it’s stink all over the place we’d have it made.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:26 pmbeing nagged by an overly made up matron.
Don’t let them escape.
Comment by RUCerious — January 25, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
… resembling Jack Nicholson as “The Joker”.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:27 pmTime for W to assume the fecal position.
Comment by jb — January 25, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
Doesn’t he already have his head up his ass?
January 25th, 2008 at 1:28 pmNow if we could put diapers on them so they don’t leave troll poop with it’s stink all over the place we’d have it made.
Comment by Shayne — January 25, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Fortunately, troll droppings make an excellent organic fertilizer. It’s like bullsh!t, only less potent.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:31 pmFortunately, troll droppings make an excellent organic fertilizer. It’s like bullsh!t, only less potent.
Comment by ralph the wonder llama — January 25, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Say it isn’t so ralph, that would make them good for … gulp … something.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:33 pmWell, Shayne, in a way.
Extensive research has shown that troll droppings, while biodegradable, are unsuitable for growing anything nutritious. They’re only good for growing junk food, like Doritos. Or Fiddle Faddle.
Go figure.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:38 pmThere is an excellent article in Newsweek explaining the more everyone advises against an action the more determined bush is to go through with. Can’t we pay him off and make him leave before November?
January 25th, 2008 at 1:38 pmThere is an excellent article in Newsweek explaining the more everyone advises against an action the more determined bush is to go through with. Can’t we pay him off and make him leave before November?
Comment by texaslady — January 25, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
Well, if the Newsweek article is true, we should be advising Bush to stay.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:45 pmLook, we all know that Freeper Tony Snow is a mendacious gasbag, so why even take him seriously?
January 25th, 2008 at 1:57 pmHe doesn’t even take himself serious.
Telling bald faced lies is just a game to him.
I wish one of our media (a useless term) would ask bush why he has canceled healthcare for the 9/11 workers who came to help New York. Said the fund would be too costly. So, we trim all funds here at home so we have more to fund and repair Iraq? What about the 700 million embassy in Bagdad that is still not habitable.
January 25th, 2008 at 2:06 pmDoes anyone else wonder just which country bush is President of ? Can’t be the United States, he does nothing for this country.
it’s more fun and you don’t get any of their cooties on ya.
Comment by Fred
I’ve been doing that too. It’s more fun because it marginalizes them.
January 25th, 2008 at 2:58 pmA $300 rebate check in the mail is supposed to turn the economy around!
January 25th, 2008 at 3:25 pmYeah right! That’ll just go right back into the credit card
payment! I would have never imagined such an idiot president running this
country! What a dumb ass! And Pelosi standing right
behind him kissing ass. Shame on her!! After all she said before becoming
speaker of the House now she’s kissing the turkey-faced idiot’s ass.
I never thought the day would come but I am ashamed of the bunch of
idiots running this country!!!! Criminal lying two-faced idiots.
Turkey-snout Bush has turned the American Dream into the American Curse!!!!
.
KUCINICH will be making a bold proposal on the day the President won’t.
.
January 25th, 2008 at 5:07 pm.
Pelosi = The FIRST WORST Female Speaker of the House!
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January 25th, 2008 at 5:10 pmHere’s the advance copy for Bush final SOTU on Monday 1/28.
Terrorism… 9/11….I just gave you a $600 rebate….9/11…9/11….you married couples get $1200….hear that, I’m givin’ you money….9/11…rebate….the economy is sound….terrorism….$600….goodnight.
January 25th, 2008 at 11:49 pm