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McClellan Slams Bush
Coming to a bookstore near you, former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan will be dishing the dirt on his old boss, George W. Bush. Of all the jobs in Washington DC, none is more synonymous with a brown nose than that of the Press Secretary. It's a tough gig, really: a never-ending spin parade to make the president's every decision seem justified to a room full of reporters hell-bent on proving just the opposite. Attributes required to perform the duties of Press Secretary are: staunch loyalty (see Ari Fleischer), deer in the headlights calm (see Dana Perino), combative obfuscation (see Tony Snow). And when, after two or three years of daily spinning, a Press Secretary is simply too dizzy to spin any more, he or she is set out to pasture, comforted by assurances of a spot in partisan heaven. Unless, that is, you are Scott McClellan. From Politico comes word of the revelations to be found inside Scott's 341-page
Inquiring minds will learn that:
-Bush used "propaganda" to sell the Iraq war!
-The White House Press corps was too easy on Bush in the run up to the war!
-Bush doesn't remember if he ever tried cocaine!
-Condi Rice is a pro at deceiving people!
-Dick Cheney is secretly running the whole show!
-Scott himself often said things that were "badly misguided"!
-Karl Rove and Scooter Libby are both dirty liars!
In other words, nothing you didn't know already. Or maybe you didn't know, and were just waiting for somebody you trust, like a former presidential Press Secretary, to set you straight. Either way, we can all thank Scott for standing by his principles and giving us the truth, albeit a few years after the facts described in his book and at a cost of $27.95.
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JOHN MANN
9:05AM May 28th 2008
Let's see we have Lewis "Scooter" Libby's corruption re Bush and a batch of others, Franklin Delano Rooosevelt's corruption re expanding the Supreme Court, Richard Nixon's corruption re Watergate, Ronald Reagan's corruption re Iran-Contra, Bill Clinton's corruptions on mutiple levels ... to list ONLY a few past multiple-term presidents who have faced scandal in the White House and had their administration marred. All I recall about Jimmy Carter's corruption was his brother who sold Billy Beer and those cans must be collectable by now. As they say, Power & Money Corrupt.
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DavesRaves
9:12AM May 28th 2008
I'm not taking what McClellan says at face value. He may have an ax to grind. Maybe he was shown the door and was bitter about it. Maybe he didn't like Rove or Cheney. Maybe he doesn't like John McCain and is trying to influence the election. Money may be changing hands. McClellan could probably use some right now.
It's easy to jump on the Bash Bush Bandwagon. I've hitched a ride myself from time to time. However, just because a man is critical of a former employer does not automatically mean he's telling the truth. Besides, for McClellan to come out with this type of book while our people are fighting in a war is indicative of this man's character.
It's easy to jump on the Bash Bush Bandwagon. I've hitched a ride myself from time to time. However, just because a man is critical of a former employer does not automatically mean he's telling the truth. Besides, for McClellan to come out with this type of book while our people are fighting in a war is indicative of this man's character.
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(0) Budo
6:04PM May 28th 2008
Fine and dandyfor the comparisons BUT this dolt got us into a war that was not surprisingly fabricated, Big difference!!!
That he makes these claims are of absolutely no surprise either. Rice has always appeared to me to be a smiley backstabber with little regard for anything but her personal agenda (much like L'il Chaney--no surprise again!).
This miscarraige is and has been the worst president by far during my 63 years and I am VERY happy that I chose not to support him in his two runs as president.
The truth FINALLY does present itself and with the technology today, it just comes forward more quickly. We will suffer the destruction of this "administration" for decades to come!
That he makes these claims are of absolutely no surprise either. Rice has always appeared to me to be a smiley backstabber with little regard for anything but her personal agenda (much like L'il Chaney--no surprise again!).
This miscarraige is and has been the worst president by far during my 63 years and I am VERY happy that I chose not to support him in his two runs as president.
The truth FINALLY does present itself and with the technology today, it just comes forward more quickly. We will suffer the destruction of this "administration" for decades to come!
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(0) Zack
9:25AM May 28th 2008
where was McClellan all these years?
why didn't he quit if he didn't like what was going on behind closed doors?
why is he coming out with all this book now during the election?
why should we believe a word he's saying now that all that stuff is irrelevant?
where has he been all these years?
all answers to these questions can only lead us to one direction, GREED.
Money, Money, Money..
the same old story, kiss and tell.
why didn't he quit if he didn't like what was going on behind closed doors?
why is he coming out with all this book now during the election?
why should we believe a word he's saying now that all that stuff is irrelevant?
where has he been all these years?
all answers to these questions can only lead us to one direction, GREED.
Money, Money, Money..
the same old story, kiss and tell.
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(0) Diane Diamond
9:33AM May 28th 2008
RE: Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity process.
The following action, among many, by APEC members, led by the United States, built upon President Bush's leadership in implementing a robust international transparency and anticorruption agenda.
This one action in particular stands out: "Denying safe haven to corrupt officials". Appears the White House has been a safe haven for corrupt officials for some time. In the following script, our illustrious infamous Geo. Bush Jr. doth speak.
"We believe every nation is capable of fighting corruption, is capable of putting good economic policies in place. . . . Developing nations have responded . . . by fighting corruption . . . and passing new laws that reward enterprise from their people."
.....President George W. Bush - November 20, 2004
During George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton's administration, these three have come to claim MISS-SPEAKS as America's seconed language. They must all drink out of the same ditch or -- bottle.
The following action, among many, by APEC members, led by the United States, built upon President Bush's leadership in implementing a robust international transparency and anticorruption agenda.
This one action in particular stands out: "Denying safe haven to corrupt officials". Appears the White House has been a safe haven for corrupt officials for some time. In the following script, our illustrious infamous Geo. Bush Jr. doth speak.
"We believe every nation is capable of fighting corruption, is capable of putting good economic policies in place. . . . Developing nations have responded . . . by fighting corruption . . . and passing new laws that reward enterprise from their people."
.....President George W. Bush - November 20, 2004
During George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton's administration, these three have come to claim MISS-SPEAKS as America's seconed language. They must all drink out of the same ditch or -- bottle.
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(0) KOSI
9:47AM May 28th 2008
Face the facts fellowmen and fellowoman, "where apathy reigns, corruption rules." Apathy among voters defined: The failure to accept that corruption rules WA. DC. The DC Wall is no different than the Blue Wall Police Departments all over the U.S. have. WA. DC insiders either partake or hide the SECRETS OF CORRUPTION.
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(0) JOHN PAUL
9:52AM May 28th 2008
JUDICIAL WATCH MONITORS HILLARY CLINTON's CAMPAIGN
Just like any other native-born American over the age of 35, Hillary Clinton is free to run for president. But, as she well knows, with her candidacy comes close scrutiny of her public record... And any
discussion of Hillary Clintonâ?Ts public record begins and ends with her past crimes and corrupt behavior.
http://www.judicialwatch.org/hillarywatch.shtml
Just like any other native-born American over the age of 35, Hillary Clinton is free to run for president. But, as she well knows, with her candidacy comes close scrutiny of her public record... And any
discussion of Hillary Clintonâ?Ts public record begins and ends with her past crimes and corrupt behavior.
http://www.judicialwatch.org/hillarywatch.shtml
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(0) FRAZER
10:11AM May 28th 2008
Promoting Integrity, Transparency and Accountability in Government, Politics and the Law.
Judicial Watch Monitors Hillary Clinton. According to the evidence compiled by Judicial Watch in the last ten years, Hillary Clinton is among the most corrupt politicians in our nation’s history. LINK:
http://www.judicialwatch.org/hrccomplaint
Judicial Watch Monitors Hillary Clinton. According to the evidence compiled by Judicial Watch in the last ten years, Hillary Clinton is among the most corrupt politicians in our nation’s history. LINK:
http://www.judicialwatch.org/hrccomplaint
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(0) TODD
10:32AM May 28th 2008
Bush Jr. fooled the voters and mislead the public.
Misleading the public is a form of corruption.
Hillary Rodham Clinton wants you to believe she has the popular vote and that makes her the most electable in the currant Presidential primary campaign. FALSE, MISLEADING AND MORE CLINTON PROPAGANDA.
In the current Presidential primary campaign, as in the Electoral College, the “popular vote” has no official significance.
According to the Party’s rules, the nomination will go to whoever can garner a majority of the delegates at the Convention in Denver, regardless of how many voters or caucus-goers sent them there, or didn’t.
The so-called superdelegates, who make up a fifth of the Convention, represent voters only in the highly attenuated sense of having earlier won public or party office.
The popular vote is juridically meaningless. The superdelegates understand this.
That’s why it has been clear all along that if one of the candidates is able to claim an indisputable majority of actual flesh-and-blood Democrats it will be difficult to deny him—or her—the nomination.
Misleading the public is a form of corruption.
Hillary Rodham Clinton wants you to believe she has the popular vote and that makes her the most electable in the currant Presidential primary campaign. FALSE, MISLEADING AND MORE CLINTON PROPAGANDA.
In the current Presidential primary campaign, as in the Electoral College, the “popular vote” has no official significance.
According to the Party’s rules, the nomination will go to whoever can garner a majority of the delegates at the Convention in Denver, regardless of how many voters or caucus-goers sent them there, or didn’t.
The so-called superdelegates, who make up a fifth of the Convention, represent voters only in the highly attenuated sense of having earlier won public or party office.
The popular vote is juridically meaningless. The superdelegates understand this.
That’s why it has been clear all along that if one of the candidates is able to claim an indisputable majority of actual flesh-and-blood Democrats it will be difficult to deny him—or her—the nomination.
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(0) Davidg
10:11AM May 28th 2008
I guess the only question left about Iraq is...We broke it, so do we buy it?
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(0) Salvador Samudio
10:52AM May 28th 2008
Americans – a whopping 72% – say they want change.
This election offers American voters a chance to turn the page cleanly on eras that most want to forget? Specifically, Hillary Clinton and George W. Bush Jr. A change that can only can come with a political adjustment in Washington. Out with the OLD in with the NEW.
This election offers American voters a chance to turn the page cleanly on eras that most want to forget? Specifically, Hillary Clinton and George W. Bush Jr. A change that can only can come with a political adjustment in Washington. Out with the OLD in with the NEW.
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(0) WTFareUThinking
10:46AM May 28th 2008
Why all the hillary talk? Isn't this article about a former employee of the BUSH administration saying he saw the corruption with his own two eyes? There are people on here that would rather ignore what is right in front of you to confuse the rest of us.
Does anyone bother to notice how many people have had a problem with this administration from within? Is this the first guy to turn on the Bush machine?
btw... Colin Powell did quit when he didnt like what was being done, but we didnt take action to fix the corruption then either...
See the real issues, and lets fix the problem people!
Does anyone bother to notice how many people have had a problem with this administration from within? Is this the first guy to turn on the Bush machine?
btw... Colin Powell did quit when he didnt like what was being done, but we didnt take action to fix the corruption then either...
See the real issues, and lets fix the problem people!
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(0) Rj
11:25AM May 28th 2008
Why didn't he just leave???
www.andwearenotsaved.blogspot.com
He should be prosecuted and tried for treason, if there were things going on averse to the country. There should be a law against this.
www.andwearenotsaved.blogspot.com
He should be prosecuted and tried for treason, if there were things going on averse to the country. There should be a law against this.
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(0) HILARY FOR PRESIDENT
11:49AM May 28th 2008
IN 3 DAYS TIME
On May 31st the DNC Rules Committee IS MEETING to determine how the delegates in Michigan and Florida will be seated. We must make our voices heard .
All votes must KEEP THEIR INTEGRITY, exactly as the voters of Florida and Michigan have voted. No splits, no alterations, no fixin's no fudging, no tempering, no fraud. We are not in Kenya. This is USA of 50 states (not 48 and not 57, but 50) and every state has EQUAL RIGHTS to vote and have their votes counted exactly as the people voted.
Send your message NOW:
http://clintondems.com/2008/05/appointed-super-delegates/
God bless Hillary and God bless America
On May 31st the DNC Rules Committee IS MEETING to determine how the delegates in Michigan and Florida will be seated. We must make our voices heard .
All votes must KEEP THEIR INTEGRITY, exactly as the voters of Florida and Michigan have voted. No splits, no alterations, no fixin's no fudging, no tempering, no fraud. We are not in Kenya. This is USA of 50 states (not 48 and not 57, but 50) and every state has EQUAL RIGHTS to vote and have their votes counted exactly as the people voted.
Send your message NOW:
http://clintondems.com/2008/05/appointed-super-delegates/
God bless Hillary and God bless America
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(0) Republican For Obama
12:24PM May 28th 2008
Do you really think that when it comes to push the American people will vote for four more years of Bush/Mccain?
Scary thought!
We will be in Iraq or Iran depending on how his mind is working that day.
The Sunnis or Sheits will be our enemy (Scary isn't it)!
We will spend all our social security funds fighting a 100-year war.
The rich will become richer and the poor poorer.
There will no longer be a middle class.
A man with the worst temper in the Senate will have his finger on the nuclear button
This nation will belong to the Japanese And Arabs because they already own this country.
That is why this white Republican woman is voting for Obama.
Scary thought!
We will be in Iraq or Iran depending on how his mind is working that day.
The Sunnis or Sheits will be our enemy (Scary isn't it)!
We will spend all our social security funds fighting a 100-year war.
The rich will become richer and the poor poorer.
There will no longer be a middle class.
A man with the worst temper in the Senate will have his finger on the nuclear button
This nation will belong to the Japanese And Arabs because they already own this country.
That is why this white Republican woman is voting for Obama.
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(0) Whatever it takes?
12:28PM May 28th 2008
HILARY FOR PRESIDENT11:49AMMay 28th 2008
IN 3 DAYS TIME
On May 31st the DNC Rules Committee IS MEETING to determine how the delegates in Michigan and Florida will be seated. We must make our voices heard .
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I keep trying to understand the analogy of seating Florida and Michigan and still am not able to swallow it.
If you embezzled money from your company and were caught.
Should you be able to claim that the money is yours even though you illegally acquired it?
Sorry but that sets a bad example for the rest of the country.
Next election cycle everyone would set their own schedules saying you let Florida and Michigan set their own rules so we could do anything we want to.
IN 3 DAYS TIME
On May 31st the DNC Rules Committee IS MEETING to determine how the delegates in Michigan and Florida will be seated. We must make our voices heard .
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
I keep trying to understand the analogy of seating Florida and Michigan and still am not able to swallow it.
If you embezzled money from your company and were caught.
Should you be able to claim that the money is yours even though you illegally acquired it?
Sorry but that sets a bad example for the rest of the country.
Next election cycle everyone would set their own schedules saying you let Florida and Michigan set their own rules so we could do anything we want to.
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(0) jcarol
12:55PM May 28th 2008
Is it coincidence that online news today had articles entitled "FBI alert for WMD's" and "New tape from Osama Bin Laden"? It sounds like White House damage control for McClellan's book!
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(0) Roxie
1:00PM May 28th 2008
Has everyone forgot 9/11.Bush did and is still doing what needs to be done. The scary thought will be when he is not in office and we bring our troops home before they(the troops)get their job done and everything has been a waste of time, money and the most important thing-LIVES
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(0) OhReally
1:28PM May 28th 2008
NEWS FLASH!!!!!!
NEW YORK POST
In an unprecedented move the DNC tried to set a precedent by thwarting the efforts, and cutting off the left leg off their own Rules committee who favor seating all of the Florida and Michigan voters. They have issued a press release stating that unnamed lawyers (BO and John Whatshisname). who are afraid of their wives, have pre-empted the rules committee as part of OPERATION WE DON'T WANT A WOMAN. Of course there are no rules or laws upon which they based their opinion.
As there are no precedents of course these lawyers took turns stating reasons why the Democratic party
can't afford to nominate a winner for the next Presidential election. The House, the Senate and the Presidency would be just too much to handle. Party wisdom suggests another McGovern or Dukakis would ease the strain of having to make Presidential choices which a rookie would surely screw up.
In another unprecedented move these lawyers had a moment of prayer hoping that the electorate does not find about the illegal activities of MoveOn in the caucus states. A comparison of delegate votes based on primaries rather than caucus votes surely must be illegal as well because Hillary would win?
These lawyers also suspended the rules requiring that super-delegates vote for the "most electable" as that
would eliminate their candidate
The DNC is praying that no one even thinks of the Supreme Court to resolve this issue.
A statement by Howard Dean. "Well, if this doesn't work...we will think up some other dastardly dead."
NEW YORK POST
In an unprecedented move the DNC tried to set a precedent by thwarting the efforts, and cutting off the left leg off their own Rules committee who favor seating all of the Florida and Michigan voters. They have issued a press release stating that unnamed lawyers (BO and John Whatshisname). who are afraid of their wives, have pre-empted the rules committee as part of OPERATION WE DON'T WANT A WOMAN. Of course there are no rules or laws upon which they based their opinion.
As there are no precedents of course these lawyers took turns stating reasons why the Democratic party
can't afford to nominate a winner for the next Presidential election. The House, the Senate and the Presidency would be just too much to handle. Party wisdom suggests another McGovern or Dukakis would ease the strain of having to make Presidential choices which a rookie would surely screw up.
In another unprecedented move these lawyers had a moment of prayer hoping that the electorate does not find about the illegal activities of MoveOn in the caucus states. A comparison of delegate votes based on primaries rather than caucus votes surely must be illegal as well because Hillary would win?
These lawyers also suspended the rules requiring that super-delegates vote for the "most electable" as that
would eliminate their candidate
The DNC is praying that no one even thinks of the Supreme Court to resolve this issue.
A statement by Howard Dean. "Well, if this doesn't work...we will think up some other dastardly dead."
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(0) rickster
1:22PM May 28th 2008
LIST ME FIVE GOOD THINGS THIS MAN GEORGE DID AS PRESIDENT AND I'LL BUY YOU THE BIGGEST STEAK DINNER YOU AND YOUR BUSH LOVING FAMILY CAN EAT IF I CAN FIND ANY MONEY TO BUY THE DINNER WITH.FORGET ABOUT HAVING CORN OR RICE WITH THAT MEAL TO BECAUSE THAT WILL COST MORE THAN THE STEAK WILL NOW.
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