George Bush to Bob Costas: America doesn't have any problems
By SilentPatriot Monday Aug 11, 2008 9:45am
Bob Costas presses George Bush on the rise of China and the leverage (or lack thereof) of the United States in helping shape our relationship with them. What does it say about the state of political journalism in this country when a sportscaster -- alebit a well-informed and politically-engaged one -- shows them up in an interview with the President of the United States?
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Q But given China's growing strength and America's own problems, realistically how much leverage and influence does the U.S. have here?
THE PRESIDENT: First of all, I don't see America having problems. I see America as a nation that is a world leader, that has got great values.
I appreciate the optimism -- especially given the light-hearted atmosphere of the Olympic games -- but let's get realistic here. I don't expect the president to go into a policy speech about the collapsing housing market or unemployment (not to mention our adventures in the middle East) but don't talk to us like we're children who can't handle the reality of our nation's problems.
Full transcript available at WhiteHouse.gov.
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No ya don't say!!! George W. Bush . . . Multi Millionaire. . . Zero Debt. . . Set for life. . . Life's a Dream!
So George, how come ya didn't come to your Bud Mikhail Saakashvili's rescue?
Bet ur' a big hero over in Georgia today!
As I've said, W is NOT funny anymore. Pathetic yes, but not funny!
This recipe worked so well in the past. Keep repeating a lie and it becomes the truth. Except that when real people can't afford to drive to work and are being kicked out of their homes, it's a little harder to sell this steaming pile of crap to even the most hardened Fox News zombie. Bush is such a chode.
this man and his admin. should have been brought to justice a long, LONG time ago. the apathy of this county is staggering.
i blame blogs like this for tempering my anger. why did you let me vent?
me and my pitchfork would be halfway to DC by now.
Bush can't defend Georgia after invading Afghanistan and Iraq. Do as I say, not as I do ...
Obama adviser (Zbigniew Brzezinski) compares Putin to Hitler
Oh boy oh boy here we go "Change We Can Believe In"
Bush believes the US doesn't have problems. He's never been one to let facts get in the way of his beliefs.
Like Jed Clampett used to say:
"They's sumthing just not right about that boy."
Noah @ 6:
That, and the fact that it's just not possible to defend anything with the troops and equipment tied up in two guerilla wars.
What a twerp. I guess Amurka don't have no problems. The billionaire preznit says so. Bampot.
"but don’t talk to us like we’re children who can’t handle the reality of our nation’s problems."
You're KIDDING, right? Look at the speaker!
"No problems" you fascist smirking chimp?
Wait 'till you are out of office and try traveling the rest of the globe. You are going to see "problems" in an orange jumpsuit........minus the codpiece.
I'm looking forward to the day where this disastrous man finally disappears from the public view and either retires into obscurity or into prison.
I saw that clip last night...wanted to reach through the tv and strangle that sociopathic fucktard.
America to Chimpy - You're an idiot. Now leave.
Obummer @ 5:
Don't forget the torch.
Our most significant problem is the person sitting there being interviewed by Costas.
I dont think he meant the U.S., he meant Us (the !3u$h Family) we dont have any problems, hehehe ...
Canuknotusa @ 14:
Or "disappears" whilst hiking through the jungle at his new "ranch" in Paraguay.
Not to worry Wall Streets striving to salvage a set of innovative financial rackets based on getting something for nothing at this very moment.
Nice job Mr. Costas. Too bad a sportscaster has to ask the hard questions!
Little Georgie looked like he wanted to render Costas by the end of the interview!
liberalNmoderation @ 17:
Seriously though, the apathy IS very staggering, but blame ye not the blogs...blame the damn tv.
It's more than a little amusing to watch a sports caster show up all those so called "journalists" AND make chimpy look bad without even trying.
Thanks bob. This was definitely an olympic moment.
Ah..Amer-*hic*-a doeshn't have any problems... you have th' *hic* problemssh! I can quit *hic* anytime I want! BLEARRRRRGH!
So George, whens the Iran attack start. Don't we need to swing some big di*k before ya leave?
Denial -- one more indicator of Bush-the-addict.
http://www.drugalcohol-rehab.com/denial-in-addiction.htm
Did Bob ask Boosh about Russia kicking our slimy little puppets ass?
TakeOurCountryBack @ 22:
That's how KO got to be a pundit... he started off as a sportscaster.
How is it that the only commentators who actually question our government are either comedians (Stewart, Colbert) or sportscasters (Olberman, Costas)?
"Q But given China’s growing strength and America’s own problems, realistically how much leverage and influence does the U.S. have here? "
I thought Costas was talking about women's gymnastics (??).
No problems, eh?
I guess that means they don't consider America a liberal abortion-getting homosexualized child-raping anti-Christian celebrity-engorgd welfare-loving tax-burdened socialist nation anymore.
Whew!
this is the fellow who was born on third base and he THINKS that he hit a triple.
thanks to Ann Richards for summing things up quite nicely with that one!
I cannot believe that my favorite guy even allowed the chimp on an Olympic broadcast. I love the Olympics and am doing my best to forget about the Bushwhacker's very existence.
What a delusional dipshit King Petulant Peckerhead is.
He's the Potemkin President.
Blue Buddha @ 29:
Because the Neocon Controlled Media won't allow them to ask questions like . . . "Mr. President, while you were in China patting Mistys firm and luscious appearing backside we saw terrified American military and CIA personnel fleeing the Georgia and terrified wails from the Georgians for Bush to come and help his friends that went unheard. Would you like to comment on that?"
Pat Riot @ 32:
Fact is, Bush was hit square in the head by a fastball, advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch and then got to 3rd when the pitcher dropped the ball on the mound and was called for a balk.
Then, Bush was born.
Megalomania + denial = disaster.
I wonder how our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan feel about this statement. Their C-i-C just said their situation is "not a problem." I bet they'd beg to differ.
Because if you have "great values" the country cannot be in a recession! QED
Noah @ 6:
The excuse will be that Georgia has a democratically-elected government. Afghanistan and Iraq were under dictatorial rule.
This is what happens when you let a horse thief run things ... pretty soon, the town's lousy with rustlers and other lowlifes.
Chico Hussein @ 37:
Didnt she also say he 'was born with a silver foot in his mouth'?
Guess he 'hadnt heard' this either:
"Special Report Mortgage Meltdown
The next wave of mortgage defaults
More borrowers with good credit are defaulting on their home loans, and that's going to make it even harder for the staggering housing market to recover.
* The next wave of mortgage defaults
* SEC formally investigates Countrywide
* Mortgages get more expensive - again
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com ) -- Prime mortgages are starting to default at disturbingly high rates - a development that threatens to slow any potential housing recovery...."
If he thinks we have no problems, that's our first problem. That explains so much. Either he's in a giant state of denial or he's a liar. Everyone in the world knows the US is in a place it has never been before due to so many things being wrong. We have more problems than we had the day he took office. Why? Because of this man and the choices and decisions he has made.
Is "W" dillusional or just plain stupid? Too bad this is the symbol of our leadership seen all over the world , good thing we have a good showing by people like Phelps to hopefully disspell that not all americans are emptyheaded jerks.
L.A. Confidential @ 26:
As soon as we link Russia to Iran ...
America's number 1 problem is sitting in that chair across from Costas.
George W. is right as he's on weed and drunk he thinks things are fine. Look he's not alone, as those who are rich or have stolen millions from the US taxpayers over the pass 7 years see not problem. The United States is no longer what it was in 2000. Americans have allowed Bush/Cheney to destroy our country and Obama can't change it back with words. Bush didn't know the gas prices were 4 dollars nor that we were in a recession. Not one American had a problem with that but if American Idol were to be canceled all hell would break out.
Shadowgm Hussein @ 45:
I don't think anyones volunteering to be Shah of Iran 2. Not with Putin in charge of that part of the World.
Jacki @ 47:
Obama's job is to keep the masses and everyone else who's been screwed pacified. And to get them to accept our new Banana Ipod Something For Nothing Republic.
The best part of this interview was left out. Bob Costas was just asking W about the Russia/Georgia conflict as this clip ends. W squirms and is obviously hiding something as the interview continues.
Yes, if you're a multi-millionaire in this country there aren't any problems for you. If you're not, you have problems.
Billionaires for Obama or McGramps.
He uses the McGramps freak smile at first. Watch as W's body language, words and tonality says it all at 2:02 from the following:
W lies his ass off about the Russia/Georgia conflict
C'mon... reading My Pet Goat worked one time, why not another?! George is either tremendously out of touch with reality or thinks if he tells us this ONE more time and clicks the heels of his magic shoes while he says it, it will be so. I can't imagine any other reason for this sort of hypocrisy or outright lying... oh yeah, other than look who Bob Costas asked that question of... Bu$h! Everything is working out just fine for him, thanks so much.
Three major US naval strike forces due this week in Persian Gulf
August 11, 2008
This vast naval and air strength consists of more than 40 carriers, warships and submarines, some of the last nuclear-armed, opposite the Islamic Republic, a concentration last seen just before the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
L.A. Confidential @ 2:
Just another day in the life of those who trust the Bushes.
President Jack Daniels.
"BUBBLE BOY" is the name that comes to mind for presnit dimwit.
Of course he can't see any problems and there is a good reason for that.
HE IS the Problem.
L.A. Confidential @ 49:
And what exactly was Hillary's job gonna be as president again?
..."we strongly condemn bombing outside South Ossetia."
But obliterating South Ossetia is just fine?
Misleader, indeed!
liberalNmoderation @ 56:
Same thing.
L.A. Confidential @ 58:
Hmmm...you surprised me LAC...wasn't expecting that answer.
yes America needed another like him. like they need a hammer constantly hitting them on the head vote for Mcsame.
Shadowgm Hussein @ 45:
One of Iran's biggest trade partners is Iran.
Done and done.
Liberal AND Proud @ 54:
now that's funny!!!
Godfry Daniel @ 46:
Americas number 2 problem is these guys are experts at screwing the vast majority of people out of their retirements and life savings.
HELLO, WORLD!!.......since boosh proved himself to be a hopeless moron log ago, why do people still ask him serious questions expecting that somehow he'll deliver thoughtful, intelligent answers? If there is anybody on the planet who hasn't yet figured out that this waste of skin is a total buffoon that is incapable of intelligent thought then I feel for them.
Please, do yourself a favor, save your questions for the next wall you encounter. No answer is far better than the bullshit that flows from this criminal's mouth.
liberalNmoderation @ 59:
I never claimed Hillary was the Ultimate Panacea.
L.A. Confidential @ 58:
Doesn't matter who or from what party gets elected, they're all in it for one thing, to continue to rape from the American people who trust in them to help them in times of need and to actually work for the "electorate". The days of "for the people, by the people" are long gone. Even a Dennis Kucinich would fall prey to the fucktards and corps. in control of "our" gov't. We are all screwed as citizens and will never, I repeat, NEVER be what we once were.
pissed off patricia @ 43:
At some point in each of our lives, we are responsible for something. A project at work, the necessity of paying bills, raising our families. We measure our progress through setting goals, we meet deadlines and set timetables.
While we aren't all blessed with the success of a sports superstar or famous actor/actress, we are nonetheless successful.
Not George W. Bush. He's a chronic f**kup. Spent his time at a prestigious college being a drunken frat boy and cokehead. Joined the National Guard and did so well that no one remembers him. (Come on, we all remember people from high school, even college, and sometimes that's because we had a single class with them.) Was such an ace pilot that his commanding officers had no problem cutting him loose to work on the campaign of a family friend. (Yeah, sure, you're just here so you don't get your butt sent to 'Nam, it's not like we need you. Go ahead.)
He helms several companies right into the toilet. Heading up the front office for the Texas Rangers, he trades Sammy Sosa and is the lone dissenting voice against the current playoff system (insisting that he's right, and that history will vindicate him).
And that's on top of nearly trashing his marriage. Alcohol is a depressant - it magnifies our shortcomings of character, so I imagine W's. temper and insecurities came out in full.
Someone throws him the lifeline of a belief in Christ Jesus, and W. can't even get THAT right. Tries to play the words of Pope John Paul II into a political point. Has the place packed full of 'Christians' who think nothing of torture and rendition. Tells lies as standard operating procedure.
Is it any wonder that he's sitting there trying to paint America as having no problems? He knows the economy is in the tank, that we're embroiled in two wars that aren't getting any better, and the verdict of history will include words like corrupt, idiotic, and incompetent instead of brave, heroic, and talented leader.
america has many problems and so does mccain with this video
Devastating McCain Video
http://sensico.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/devastating-mccain-video/
Good post guys, I mentioned this yesterday. This is the Neocon Fairies at their most honest; as long as the top 1% are doing well, then there are no problems and per Gramm, it's all whining.
As if someone from Yale will save us from someone else from Yale.
The word yale means a court appointed page doing the bidding of the crown.
We all heard similar words from another misleader. Ken Lay from Enron. Right before the house of cards came a tumbling down.
Excellent point by this post. But it should also be noted that a presidential candidate named Barack Obama said to CNN's Candy Crowley last July that the United States has no need to apologize for what its foreign policy has wrought throughout the world. Unfortunately, this should come as no surprise since Obama also stated in Parade magazine last month that "the greatness of our country" lies in "its victories in war." These statements by Obama should prove beyond any doubt that he is just a militaristic as Bush and McCain.
L.A. Confidential @ 65:
Maybe not...but you did cheer for her team pretty enthusiastically. And that's not a bad thing really.
Despite our differences I think we're pretty much on the same team here.
ddery @ 68:
I watched "War Made Easy" last night. A must see for everyone. Available at Hollywood Video.
"I don’t see America having problems"......The must have removed all the mirrors from White House.
#43 is so convinced that history will look back and recognize his brilliance, that it doesn't matter what he says anymore . . . to anyone . . . about anything. When I'm feeling pity I think, "Poor #43 . . . still unencumbered by the constraints of reality." 90% of the time I feel sorry for #41, who provided the seed to spawn #43 and desperately tries to defend the "train wreck" he helped create. #41 actually understands what #43 has done, and lives in his own foggy world of denial . . . he has to. I have no sympathy for #41's wife at all. I do have some sympathy for #43's wife tho. Getting back to #41, when I'm not feeling pity for him . . . well . . . I'll just say that I'm feeling something overwhelming and intense. I assume that most of you know exactly what feeling I'm talking about.
liberalNmoderation @ 73:
Obama/Hillary or Hillary/Obama was my choice.
Things got way to ugly and destructive though in the Dem party and thats no longer an option.
During the whole interview this was playing in the back of my head...
I think the song best signifies the George W. Bush Administration:
Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.
Take a look, and you'll see into your imagination.
We'll begin with a spin traveling in the world of my creation.
What we'll see will defy explanation.
If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.
Anything you want to, do it. Wanta change the world?
There's nothing to it.
The rest of the song simply fits.
Erroll @ 72:
I don't see how you can reach the conclusion that he is just as militaristic as Bush and McCain. You're reaching.
America has a problem? Quote from a tee shirt...."I don't have a drinking problem (Bush?). I get drunk, I fall down..no problem!
Thanks for the insights, Chimpy. Now go back to sniffing jocks and pretending you're an Olympian.
What a stupid shit.
L.A. Confidential @ 77:
Well...I would have supported a Hillary/Obama ticket...my first choice though was Kucinich...and honestly...I think the enitre field of candidates the Dems offered this go round was pretty damn good...I think any one of them would make a good preznit.
And as for the ugly and destructive stuff...I think that was pretty much one sided LAC...
Erroll @ 72:
BALONEY! Here is the full quote from Parade (in an article specifically about "patriotism":
"The greatness of our country—its victories in war, its enormous wealth, its scientific and cultural achievements—have resulted from the toil, drive, struggle, restlessness, humor, and quiet heroism of the American people. That is the liberty we defend—the liberty of each of us to follow our dreams. That is the equality we seek—not an equality of results but the chance of every single one of us to make it if we try. That is the community we strive to build—one in which we recognize we share common hopes and dreams, one in which we continue to insist that there is nothing we cannot do when we put our minds to it, and one in which we see ourselves as part of a larger story, our own fates wrapped up in the fates of all who share allegiance to America’s singular creed. "
Crawl back under your paid-republican-operative rock.
Somehow methinks it doubtful boosh was saying this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp9dc9im3-M
"First of all, I don’t see America having problems." - U.S. President
Well, we don't have as many problems in this part of "America" as you seem to have in the U.S..
Costas still is casterated like the rest of the journalist.
This is how one question should have gone:
Bush "Once religion takes hold in a country, you can't stop it."
Costas "Then why are you throwing all of America's military might behind stopping a religion that has taken hold?"
Bush "Because that is the wrong religion."
Really, W. couldn't care less what anyone thinks about him or what he's done or is about to do. He's a sociopath - he has no conscience, does not have the facility to really understand or feel the pain of others, he feels no remorse/guilt for his actions, and he rationalizes (LIES) about everything. A very, very sick man - who has been used by his Pappy and Cheney (and others) as the front for their criminal activity.
L.A. C pointed out above that we have a large naval strike force steaming into the Persian Gulf area, and I don't think they're just on manuvers. I'm thinking maybe they're arriving just in time to protect Israel after they bomb Iran's nuclear sites.
Worst. President. Ever.
80 henry wallace
God: You want help with your drinking problem?
Homer: No, I'm cool with that
Sue @ 8:
Don't forget, FACTS have a " Liberal " bias...
George:
Like a contagious disease? Christians tried to get a foothold in China hundreds of years before, they were just getting friendly nods and getting sent along though. Regardless, the Chinese will generally let you be christian or muslim if you want to, just don't count on getting any special treatment for your beliefs.
Also, I'm pretty sure George means christianity when he talks about "religion". I don't see him asking the chinese to allow scientology.
theWalrus @ 83:
Good form Walrus. Touché
Don't feed the McTrolls.
Shadowgm Hussein @ 45:
Never fear, they're linking as we speak. JHC on a cracker!
theWalrus @ 83:
The Walrus
If you can somehow manage to put aside your vitriol, you might notice that Obama is praising, besides America's "scientific and cultural achievements" its "victories in war" also. I fail to comprehend what you are disagreeing with as those are Obama's words, not mine. Obama has been hoisted on his own petard with laudatory language regarding America's obsession with war. Curious how Obama did not address how the U.S. managed to be less than victorious in conquering a third world country like Vietnam. You also conveniently neglected to mention Obama's interview with CNN's Candy Crowley, where Obama, like Bush, believes that the United States has no reason to apologize for what its foreign policy has inflicted upon other countries. I seriously doubt if a "paid-republican-operative", as you so bizarrely put it, would believe that it is a wrong thing for Obama to be as enthusiastic for war as he is [though, ironically, the Republicans deny that he is as militant as Bush and McCain].
lame
actually, aside from Keith Olbermann, Bob Costas may be the best journalist (and the most journalistically minded person) at NBC, in any department. he actually asks real questions.
"There are no poor in Russia!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGceNiz2CWE
Amitola @ 87:
Jesus fucking Christ!
Goddamn warmongering fascists!
They're hell bent on total destruction of the fuckin planet!
Seems that more people would be concerned about this.
Musk @ 76:
I feel your pain.
After seeing Bush in China and so drunk or high I am not surprised.
I really seriously doubt Bush even remembers what he was doing or talking about just one minute ago.
NoGWBpolicyleftinplace @ 100:
Yeah...I'm feelin "it" too....
L.A. Confidential @ 102:
Like a damn goldfish.
Dutch Delight @ 91:
G. W's religion is disaster capitalism, built upon corporate fascism. If this little fucktard had to choose between his trust fund and Jebus, he would dump the religion B.S. faster than a middle class tax cut.
Alfred E. Bush What, Me worry?
chuckle chuckle
ThunderMonkey @ 78:
Thanks for spoiling what has always been one of my favorite songs.
And with that last statement he made, therein lies the problem.
Q But given China’s growing strength and America’s own problems, realistically how much leverage and influence does the U.S. have here?
A. Well you saw Rick Waggoner of GM, who was depicted in the full flower of a campaign to hose his Chinese "partners," blowing smoke up their asses as if he were some kind of a human walking-talking bong, and the two necktied creeps from McDonalds' Asian office scheming on camera about opening tens of thousands of so-called "restaurants" across the ancient kingdom. These were all perfect representatives of people stuck in a paradigm already bygone.
Blue Buddha @ 61:
We're just waiting for the ink to dry on the forged documents, then.
BUSH said:
Values like:
~ Lying to Congress
~ Refusal of subpoenas
~ Perverting the Rule of Law
~ Obstructing Justice
~ Wars of aggression
~ Denial of human Rights
~ Rendition to ‘Black Sites’
~ Communistic techniques of TORTURE!
~ Attempted refusal of Habeas Corpus Rights
~ Warrantless domestic spying
~ Signing unconstitutional bills into Laws
~ Signing statements designed to usurp Congressional intent
Yep, Georgie… Them some mighty fine values you got in your America!
NoGWBpolicyleftinplace @ 105:
Exactly. Like many that profit from the faith of others, don't let his "born again" crap fool you.
George Bush did hit a home run. He hit America right out of the ballpark. Goodbyeeeeee America!
BUSH: "If you're a religious person...then you know that once religion takes hold in a society it can't be stopped."
What? Is he implying that Christianity has or is going to sweep through China with a talon like fashion and not let go?
Is he implying that his religion is so forgiving and so perfect that resistance is futile?
That Christians overtaking a nation, despite their particular religious bent, isn't oppressive in any way, shape or form?
That's right, folks. Amer-ca don't got no problems...`least none `at cain't be solved by convertin' tothers to theys predominant faith through th' barrel of a gun.
1. 9 trillion dollar national debt
2. record high foreclosures
3. unemployment 6 to 7 percent
4. War in Iraq started with lies
5. Stock market plummeting
6. Companies closing their doors record highs
7. Companies outsourcing jobs record highs
8. Companies moving operations to other countries record high
9. Oil record high
10. People are in debt record high because they can't keep up the cost of everyday living.
And the list goes on and on.
Bush you are in your own little world, make believe. I plan to celebrate your departure from the White House.
I must say having the grim visage of Chairman Mao looking over poor Duhbya's shoulder was positively BRILLIANT
THE PRESIDENT: First of all, I don’t see America having problems. I see America as a nation that is a world leader, that has got great values.
Loosing your home? Not a problem!
Loosing your job? Not a problem!
Loosing your medical coverage? Not a problem!
Loosing your pension? Not a problem!
Loosing your 401k's value? Not a problem!
Loosing your kids school? Not a problem!
Loosing your Constitution? Not a problem!
We got values baby!
Like republicans and religious freaks fucking your children......
Erroll @ 95:
Ah, words! Yes, you operatives are masters of taking words away from their meaning. That is why the Republican Party is so bereft of heart and soul. Restating "The greatness of our country—its victories in war, its enormous wealth, its scientific and cultural achievements—have resulted from the toil, drive, struggle, restlessness, humor, and quiet heroism of the American people." into "the greatness of our country" lies in "its victories in war" is about as disinformational and distorted as it gets.
So, where exactly did you get that truncated Obama quote? Please tell us.
.....No....problems....hmmmm. Well I liked to snark up with the most obvious, 'no problems that getting rid of your punk ass won't help to solve'.... But the truth is, I don't know anymore... You petulent little prick.. You might have the unique distinction of having actually broke the nation in a irreparable way.... How? Check out the above poster@111.. Lays out many of the specifics pretty damned well.. .But as many other posters have highlighted.. You're just a rich little putz.. Why the hell should you care to do anything other than blather about principles you have stomped into the dirt for eight long years... GOD, I will be glad when your pompous little ass is out of office and wherever its going to end up.... I hate your fucking guts mister. The sad part is, you aren't even worth the bullet, controversy and rightwing fallout seeing your ass put into the ground would generate... All I can really end this rant with is that I wish it was already Jan 09.. I'm sick of seeing your face, and hearing your stupid voice mouth bullshit.... You are worse than the worse president this nation has even been condemned to suffer... You Mr. Preznit, Mr. Deciderer, Mr my way or the highway.... Are FUCKING PATHETIC!!!! JD
Bush is like Kevin Bacon's character in Animal House:
"Stay calm. Everything is fine. Stay calm"
liberalNmoderation @ 99:
I sometimes tend to be a little more cynical than many who post on C&L - if that's possible. I really think the election will be cancelled - due to technical difficulties related to an attack on Iran. Maybe Georgie and Vlad cooked up this Georgia fiasco just to distract everyone. We'll see.....
liberalNmoderation @ 82:
Wow, so that is how history is rewritten... LOL.
What? Me worry? He really is Alfred E. Newman, I thought that that was just a joke.
surfjac @ 3:
W is NOT funny. Never was . Yes he is pathetic, but funny? - NO!
What I want to see is all those gut nut, 2nd Amendmenters from the NRA... you know the ones who say that they need their guns because they are the ones who are going to protect the constitution and thus we should not only shut up but worship them... for they are the real Americans, and us liberal woosies should be eliminated as we are the weaklings in the jungle of Americana.
Well, 8 years of utter constitutional shredding, and I have fail to see any of these jackasses move a finger.
Protect the constitution, my ass... just as I have always claimed: insecure men with their penis extenders.
I saw this interview in its entirety and Costa grilled him like a T-Bone steak! It was great. I thought it would be all fluff; far from it! It was fantastic.
joe in oklahoma @ 97:
Notice that both are or were former sports journalists (even Keith still has that role during football season). Sports writers develop the ability to look at both sides of an issue (sporting events) and at the big picture (past accomplishments by the team or athlete and what it means for the future). Something that is hugely ignored or willfully forgotten by many other journalists.
Of course I'm completely biased as a sports writer/editor.
global citizen @ 123:
I remember MAD ran a cover the day this idiot got elected with Bush's face made to look like Alfred E. Newman. There was only one caption in that cover: "Worry"
Why, why... to this day, even after he has fucked up so much... the only ones who have asked this jackass real questions are the foreign press, and thus no longer able to get their hands on an interview with Bush?
This interview was pathetic, but we have lowered our standards for journalism to a point in which a handjob (which is what this interview was really) instead of the full blown fellatio sessions, he is accustomed to by the press, is not seem as hard hitting journalism.
It is not that Bush is pathetic, it is us who are the pathetic ones for allowing this idiot to be any where near the presidency. In a normal society this guy would never have had even the slightest shred of a chance or viability as a candidate, never mind winning the elections.
Tyler Durden @ 122:
Please clarify...
liberalNmoderation @ 129:
Check the archived entries in this blog during the primaries and read LA Confidential posts.
People don't understand that part of the power of the internet is that there is an accessible written record.
Also, please clarify which one was the side with the "ugly and destructive stuff."
what a surprise W defensive/attitude during an interview.
majority of the world doesn't like this man.
Best Summary Ever.
those were some fantastic questions by costas (always loved that guy)......
The Walrus @ #118
As I attempted to state before, apparently to no avail, that quote was taken from the July 6 issue of Parade magazine. Even though you quoted Obama's entire sentence from that article, it does not in any way detract from the fact that Obama is, again, praising and reminding Americans about "its victories in wars" and which, in Obama's view, makes this country great, along with "its enormous wealth and scientific and cultural achievements." How is adding America's "enormous wealth and scientific and cultural achievements" to Obama's statement supposed to somehow excise the words "its victories in war"? It doesn't. If Obama had said that America's "victories in war" [though that begs the question which wars can he be referring to, since, as I previously mentioned #95, the U.S. certainly did not win a "victory" in Vietnam and, as far as I can determine, no war has ever been declared by Congress after World War II] have NOT made America great, then he certainly would have had a valid point. But he said the opposite, that America's [alleged] victories is indicative of "the greatness of our country."
The point is that your man is a war hawk, plain and simple. Even after his phased [as opposed to immediate] withdrawal plan from Iraq finally takes place, he wishes to leave anywhere from 32,000 to 82,000 troops in the region, which will do nothing to win the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people. Nor is that the best way to support those troops, now is it? Obama the bomber then wishes to shift two to three brigades to Afghanistan, where they will continue to bomb the hell out of the Afghan people. The last thing the United States wishes to do is leave that oil pipeline, which runs from Central Asia to the Caspian Sea, unprotected. Again, this will do nothing to win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people, who realize that the U.S. has no intention of leaving Afghanistan, just as it has no intention of leaving Iraq.
I seriously doubt if my "Republican operatives" would allow me to infer that Obama might be just as militaristic as Bush and McCain. This now seems to be the working strategy of Obama's devoted followers. If one dares to criticize Obama, one then is labeled either a racist or in my case, a "Republican operative."
I love Bob Costas! I would love to see him debate George Will (another baseball expert)about politics. It would be a great debate! As far as Bush is concerned, nothing new here. Man bites dog...
idiot.
Erroll @ 134:
Other than Kucinich there was no other candidate willing to stop American involvement in the area.
The main problem is that this is not a new development, the USA has been actively engaged in conflicts of one kind or another for the better part of 60+ yrs.
Obama, far from perfect, is a slight improvement over the suicidal policies that McCain favors.
We are screwed either way, it is just a point of choose the degree of roughness of the screw.
Carol @ 101:
Boy you're not kidding!
http://wonkette.com/401833/was-bush-falling-down-drunk-at-olympics
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/08/face-of-the...
Bush's day is a 24 hour Disneyland with Filet Mignon dinners; and Jets and Yachts and Golf.
Does he think EVERYONE is living like him?
I watched this interview for as long as I could stand it. What a viper and a liar this guy is and comments about religion make me want to puke. Seeing him with poppy, Laura and Kissinger at one of the venues gave me the creeps. He's in China representing the interests of the multi-national corporations for whom there are no problems except how to spend all of their stolen cash.
I hope boosh didn't say, "I can't wait to dig into that pig"
In front of the Israeli team.
“…but this remains an authoritarian state with an abysmal human rights record.”
Is that China?
Or is it Cheneyland?
(P.S. No, I don't work for the guy or the publishing house so I won't make a buck off this, but I suggest people read John Dean's "Conservatives Without Conscience" for an interesting insight into Right Wing Authoritarianism in our country.)
ysbaddaden @ 141:
I would have hoped he did -- just to keep it going.
I'm pretty sure this is the biggest idiot in the history of the world.
ddery @ 68:
I'm in tears and I feel like I'm going to vomit after watching that video. I have to thank you for providing this link... I encourage everyone to watch this. McCain must NOT be elected; it's that simple.
oh really @ 144:
We're #1! We're #1!
I had to shut this interview off. Man, it was painful to watch. As we all know, just when you think Bush can't embarrass himself (or the nation) anymore, he does.
Costas, for his part, was pretty intense and wasn't intimidated at all.
"I thought you were going to ask about the PIG!"
Tyler Durden @ 130:
Thanks.
I will when I have the time.
I do understand that there's an accessible record.
I don't remember everything I wrote about any given topic.
Though I don't deny I may have said things about Hillary that weren't nice.
I do remember stating several times, that if she got the nomination, she'd have my support.
And the ugly and destructive stuff, seemed to mostly come from the Hillary Campaign.
Please correct me if I'm mistaken, and accept my apologies if I am.
Noah @ 6:
That and the fact that our military is already engaged and the Europeans wouldn't back a move to attack russia in a million years.
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