Countdown's <I>Bushed!</I>: Best Laid Plans Edition
By Nicole Belle Wednesday Apr 23, 2008 1:10pm
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Another day, three more SNAFUs for the Bush administration...
First up is the recent $860 million contract awarded to Boeing to construct a "virtual fence" along the US/Mexican border back in February, despite some early problems with delivery. As it turned out, it's money not so well spent. Just two months later, the government has decided to scrap the prototype (to the tune of $20 million) because, as they were warned earlier, the fence just didn't work. But hey, the GOP is the party of fiscal responsibility, or so they say.
Then there is yet another less than inspiring story from Iraq. Although the administration -- both here and in Iraq -- have been crowing about the growing success of the Iraqi troops, the reality is a little more understated. Case in point: Lt. Col. William Zemp describes a hiccup in a planned sweep of the town of Mahmudiya, south of Baghdad: the Iraqi troops didn't make it because they overslept. Oops!
And finally, it's The Big Dick. Mr. Vice President spoke in front of the Manhattan Institute on Monday and used the opportunity to blame the Democrats for letting FISA expire, putting the nation's safety in jeopardy. Only problem? It's not true. Hard as it is to believe, it appears that the man behind Bush was pushing false information for the sake of fear mongering and partisan gain. Shocking.
Oh, and Keith? I'm not sure if it was intentional, but your Dick Cheney impression sounded less like the Penguin and more like Nurse Diesel. Still looking for that fruit cup?
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The solution: a bigger more expensive and elaborate fence!
I believe it was on CNN, they had a correspondent along with Iraqi and American military during a battle in Iraq. Could have been Sadr City. At one point the Iraqi military guys all stopped shooting at the enemy and gathered together to take a lunch break. I think a lot of the Iraqis see what they are doing as just a job not a cause.
In just the latest episode of Bush White House duplicity, the Washington Post revealed today that President Bush in 2004 secretly approved the expansion of existing Israeli settlements on the West Bank despite his stated policy to contrary dating back to the start of his first term.
For the details, see:
"Bush Gave Green Light for Israeli Settlements in Secret '04 Letter."
pissed off patricia @ 3:
With an economy in shambles, collecting that paycheck (from Uncle Sam) is not small thing. When they take timeout to support an underlying "cause", they drop their guns and run to the other side!
I'd build a "virtual" fence for a measly 100 mil.
casper46 @ 6:
"Well of course you can't see it, it's virtual!"
Blue Lensman @ 7:
I just built one. What do you think? I think it's virtually beautiful.
I wish that Kieth would keep his eye on the real ball. WAR PROFITEERING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did it ever occur to anyone in congress that most illegal immigrants come to this country on valid passports and they just stay beyond their 90 day tourist limits. Think about it; walk across a desert or drive across a border crossing legally. Hmmmmm... tough choice.
Must of been those campaign contributions that helped them decide to fund this rediculous fence.
pissed off patricia @ 8:
HEY! That was my idea! I want my cut. lol
Underground Pirate @ 9:
He runs stuff about war profiteering all the time. It's just that their are so many scandals to choose from. Ah... where to begin?
Is Dick saying they're not spying on us anymore? hahahahahahhahaha Oh,"HI", NSA guys.
casper46 @ 11:
Sorry! You're out of luck, I got a no-bid contract. It was virtually easy. It's all about who you know.
The fence didn't work because the illegals refused to wear the special collars.
pissed off patricia @ 14:
You could give him a virtual cut.
pissed off patricia @ 3:
Agreed and its common sense. Their "cause", as given to them by the U.S. Government is to kill their own wives, children, friends and relatives that oppose the U.S. Government and its troops. So, of course they are going to take a lunch break or over sleep. Whoever thinks that forcing a portion of a population to kill their kin is going to work hasn't studied history to well.
I think they are spinning this wrong. The fence was indeed a success. It is a "virtual" fence and it stops virtually no one, everything is good. Just a matter explaining what is virtually supposed to accomplish.
The scandals seeping out of the White House is staggering. I just can't keep up with them anymore. The White House has to be totally purged of these traitors. But of course, Congress has no balls.
Jay Severin Has A Small Pen1s @ 15:
Personally, I think it didn't work because the virtual fence doesn't recognize or stop anyone that isn't a cartoon character with a square head. lol
P.D. @ 19:
Peloser is on with Larry King tonight. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!
Joe O. @ 20:
It didn't work because they used cheap Mexican labor to build it.
every time I see Cheney's name, I wonder what his approval ratings are.
when I check Cheney's numbers I am shocked by how many of my fellow Americans are obvious Satanists.
pissed off patricia @ 8:
Mine is an off fence.
They'da done just as well w/the money if they'd just stacked it in bundles of bills across the frontier to make a fence.
At least it would've done somebody some good that weren't Bush/Cheney cronies.
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I was reading from a Canadian blogg about Dick Cheney when he was ceo of Haliburton. He had made some purchases that caused major litigations that almost put Haliburton out of business. He was ceo for his contacts in Washington but his decision making skills are terrible. Look what he has done to this country. Look what that "dick" has done to the world!!!!!! He should be tried for war crimes.
Olbermann's still on tv?
I dunno...his "Billo" impersonation isn't too good either. Rather surprising, considering how many times Keith called him to task in his "Worst Person segments and the "Falefel-Guy Fatwa" segments as well...
As much as it pains me to admit this, I caught my Dad watching "O'Lielly" last night...and it's not the first time either...in fact I think he had it tuned in to the "H&C" farce as well...
Thanks for putting this up--I fell asleep after they went to the break last night and missed the rest of the interview with Keith O. I adore David Letterman. He has to be a very, very bright man to have the sense of humor he does.
He also has one of the best house bands ever.
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