Snow to leave White House before Bush

[underpants]

Source: AP/Yahoo

WASHINGTON - White House press secretary Tony Snow said Friday he'll leave sometime before the end of the Bush presidency because of financial pressures.

He declined to say when he would depart, but that, "I'm going to stay as long as I can."

The 52-year-old Snow, the father of three children, earns $168,000 as an assistant to the president but made considerably more as a conservative pundit and syndicated talk-show host on Fox News Radio. He was named press secretary on April 26, 2006.

Bush's term ends on Jan. 20, 2009.

"I will not be able to make it to the end of this administration, just financially," Snow said. "This job has been such a pleasant surprise in how much I like it. I love it."



Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070817/ap_on_go_pr_wh/tony_snow

[acmavm]

1. He can leave yesterday as far as I'm concerned. He's already

lied his way into a first class ticket to the netherworld.

[Kikosexy2]

24. I guess the White House...

had enough of Snow jobs..so it's back to blowjobs and handjobs...har, har...

[butch1227]

79. Tony "SNOW"-job leaving White House...!!! Ahhhhhh... too bad...!!!

Snow(job)Tony has been nothing but a lying, conniving, fact-twisting, right-wing, neo-Nazi propagandist, ever since he came to the White House....Ahhhhhhhhhhhh........ he can't live on $168,000 a year.... 'cause his kid(s) is/are gonna go to college.....!!! What a damn shame....!!!! My daughter will start college soon, and I make about a THIRD of what that lying creep makes...!!! GOOD RIDDANCE SLIME BREATH....!!! You and your right-wing friends, make me sick...!!!! GO DEMS...!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. How very sad that he has to get by on only $168,000.00.

[saracat]

3. You know, despite my sympathy for his health condition, I cannot find it in

me to feel sorry for anyone who has trouble making it on $168,000! Must be rough after making several million a year on FOX !:sarcasm: And most American families don't even have health insurance! And the capper is his admitting he "enjoys' being a lying whore for the Bushco! Sheesh!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[tularetom]

4. The dumb shit didn't save any of the big bucks he made at Faux?

And now he can't live on $168k per year. Well boo fuckin hoo.

If he's in as bad a shape as he appears to be I don't know why he doesn't quit to "spend more time with his family" and actually enjoy the time he has left instead of stressing himself lying daily for this chickenhawk crew.

[Kber]

81. Come on! You know how bad republicans are with money.

Even is he saved up, you know he blew through that in the first 3 months on the job.

[Purveyor]

5. Considering his appearance, I think this announcement is much more ominous than just 'financial'

reasons.

[calimary]

8. Bingo. Especially considering how frequently he's been absent lately.

They're hauling out ALL the B-team'ers, including some kid who looks like he just graduated from Regent University. I think tony looks pretty bad these days - the cancer's taking a toll on him, even if the constant lying, bullshitting, manipulating, distorting, stonewalling, and deceit is not.

[Dulcinea]

17. That's my guess.

Tony Snow probably won't see the end of Bush's term, & he may want to go back to Faux & rake in the big bucks so his family will be taken care of after he goes.

[youngdem]

22. Yup. He is CLEARLY dying.

The burden of carrying water for the devil himself has almost finished off this prick.

Too bad for his family.

[LisaM]

6. Well, I certainly hope that some JOURNALIST (pardon my sarcasm)

asks him how the average family of four can get by on what? $32K? Is that the average?

[napi21]

7. I don't believe that story. I think it's because of his cancer.

We've all seen him recently, and he looks awful. I'm not sure why he's using this financial excuse, but I believe it's far more serious than that.

As much as I swear at my TV when he's on, I feel very sorry for him and those 2 little kids.

[atreides1]

9. My sympathy is for his family

For him, I have nothing! This may sound cold and heartless but that's just the way it is.

Besides, this story about finances smells to high heaven, the man knew what he was going to be paid before he took the job.

[rodeodance]

12. yes, I feel for any family that goes thru cancer treatments.

[Kolesar]

18. He deserves privacy and dignity as he deals with cancer

And not the stress of a public life.

[soothsayer]

25. or cancer without treatments like my poor (dead) dad

[Pawel K]

26. It is cold and heartless

Are you kidding me? You want someone to die because of their idiotic political views?

You don't have any right wing family members? I do. How would you feel if people were wishing for their deaths?

[TankLV]

88. No - I want them to die because of what they've DONE to this country, thankyouverymuch...

Fuck him - he's done well - he's been a major help to the policy of fucking US all...

Fuck him...

[MurrayDelph]

14. Yeah, for once

someone in the administration would not be lying to say that he wanted to spend more time with his family.

But this group can't tell the truth even when the truth is to their advantage.

[rodeodance]

10. I love it."----------so, he likes the lies, the spin, the distortions. Right up Fox alley stuff.

[Warren Stupidity]

11. My guess is that he is shedding the old mortal coil as well.

He is putting up a brave front, but he would do better by just laying his cards on the table like Elizabeth Edwards did. Then again, he seems to enjoy lying.

[Gregorian]

13. Lying for Bush or posting on Freerepublic- decisions, decisions...

I'm sure they've left a light on for him over "there".

[xxqqqzme]

15. He's not gonna make to the election next November.

[ToeBot]

16. "...I love it." Why does that statement bring to mind the phrase, "Happy as a pig in shit"? nt

[dipsydoodle]

19. It sounds so much nicer in Latin

Happy as a pig in shit.

[Virginia Dare]

20. He'll stay until they can find the next sucker to do the job..

or his health forces him to leave, whichever comes first. I know this, if they depend on that twit Perino to fill in for very long, they're in deep trouble.

[Supersedeas]

21. weren't his finances easy enough to predict--if he knew he could not afford the job, why take it??

[Tab]

23. It may be financial in a different way

If I was in his shoes, it wouldn't be financial in "trying to get by" on $168k/year, it would be financial as in trying to earn as much money as possible so my family would be set after I'm gone. And from that point of view, I don't blame him (forgetting what I think about the latest crop of press secretaries, particularly Scott McClellan). If I was him, and cancer was taking its toll, I'd do what I could to fund my family.

[shaniqua6392]

27. Don't you just wish for a minute

that he would resign and then spill the beans....like tell us all everything he knows and everything he saw in his time and the White House. Maybe then he could go to heaven. He is dying anyway. Might as well go out with a bang!!!

[Auntie Bush]

93. And when he sold that book...his family would be

set for life...including his grandchildren and great grandchildren. What a nice legacy that would be for him. Go for it Tony!

[maddezmom]

28. kick

[sinkingfeeling]

29. White House press secretary Tony Snow will step down from his position as early as next month, numer

Source: CNN.com Breaking

White House press secretary Tony Snow will step down from his position as early as next month, numerous sources tell CNN.


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, who has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment for a recurrence of cancer, will step down from his position as early as next month, sources inside and outside the Bush administration told CNN Friday


Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/08/17/whitehouse.snow/index.html

[ryanmuegge]

30. Must be nice to be able to afford treatment.

[kestrel91316]

31. The Grim Reaper is just around the corner.

[GCP]

32. My first thought also

He feels the need to make big cash now because he probably hasn't much longer to go.
And I don't mean that in a gloating way - I wouldn't wish cancer on anybody apart from Bush and Cheney.

[jgraz]

33. Too bad he's going to leave a legacy of lies

No Lee Atwater death-bed conversion for Tony. He'll be taking *'s secrets to the grave.

[susanna]

91. But that's not assured yet.

He's still alive. There is still hope.

But then, as my RW father says, "you're the eternal f*cking optimist, aren't you?"

Guilty as charged, btw. :-)

[YDogg]

34. boo fuckin' hoo

good riddance. whining about financial pressures. fuck him.

[HuffleClaw]

35. well, i hope his health improves once he's out of that stressful job

a pretty thankless job really.

[TheCowsCameHome]

37. Yeah, lying everyday in front of the press can be stressful.

But he's good at it.

[HuffleClaw]

82. actually i think plenty have been better at it and far less emotionally involved

scotty was the same way.

[rsmith6621]

36. all the kings horses are leaving

nt

[Trajan]

38. GOP ? ..... Faux News ?

What's the difference ?

[Nimrod2005]

39. Tony Snow is gone

Source: CNN breaking right now

White House press secretary Tony Snow will step down from his position as early as next month, sources inside and outside the Bush administration told CNN on Friday. Snow told conservative talk-show host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday "financial reasons" may prevent him for serving the remainder of his boss's presidency. developing story


Read more: cnn.com

---

As of next month

[saracat]

40. He lies even in leaving.As if anyone believes his health isn'tthe issue

I wish him the best and good health to him.A very sad man.

[Nimrod2005]

42. I agree, he has been looking like shit lately

[TheCowsCameHome]

55. He looks as bad as he sounds.....................

That's pretty bad.

[MissWaverly]

41. Okay, what is happening in the Fall, is it time to run to Canada

Okay, I see a lot of folks heading for the exit, what is going on, is this a fire drill?

[Nimrod2005]

43. ROFL....Yes, run to Canada......nt

[MissWaverly]

51. well, if we are going to have nuclear winter, please let me know

[Megahurtz]

70. Sheesh, kinda makes ya wonder!

:wtf::scared::yoiks:

[MissWaverly]

72. yes, and with two more resignations to come

[C_U_L8R]

65. Poeple who know are buying land in Paraguay

not that THEY would make good neighbors

[MissWaverly]

69. Yes, I am sure gringos are very popular down there

esp. now that we are throwing illegals in the slammer for an indefinite stay. Some even have small children with them.

[ProgressiveFool]

66. Supposedly Bolton asked for resignations of any who wouldn't stay the rest of the term

That was offered as a benign excuse even for Rove's leaving.

[MissWaverly]

68. I thought Tony said there would be two more to resign

You know the two I am hoping for, Barney pack your bags.

:-)

[Akoto]

44. From the headline, I thought he was dead.

He looked in pretty bad shape the last time I saw him.

[saracat]

46. Yep.I was taken aback as well!

[rzemanfl]

48. It won't be long. n/t

[Nimrod2005]

53. :)

[0007]

45. Does that mean Shepard Smith will replace Tony baby?

[rzemanfl]

47. I hope Dana Perino gets his job. I love the way she pronounces

wanton, "WON-TON" like the soup. She is a stupid as *.

[onewholaughsatfools]

56. well its all a joke anyway

I think Rush Limp balls, will be replacing Tony just so Bush can have some fun his last 18 months, when you are in the toilet may as well make a party of it..........

[Buzz Clik]

63. She is truly pathetic.

[Tab]

77. I almost prefer her

Because she seems to honestly not know or understand. With Snow and McClellan and Ari I felt they know and were intentionally lying to me. Dana is just out of her element, and I think out of the loop, and actually she doesn't bother me as much. It's more like she's repeating what SHE'S told, rather than lying. The end result is still the same lack of information, but at least it's not as offensive as the other three were.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

49. Saving private Tony:

Tony should get out of the country and go where they know how to incorporate an enhanced immune response against what he is facing.


1: Oncol Rep. 2005 Mar;13(3):497-502.Links
Enhancement of cytotoxicity of NK cells by D-Fraction, a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa.
Kodama N, Asakawa A, Inui A, Masuda Y, Nanba H.

Department of Microbial Chemistry, Kobe Pharmaceutical University, 4-19-1 Motoyama-kitamachi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-8558, Japan. [e-mail]

In innate immunity, activated natural killer (NK) cells attack and damage pathogens such as bacteria and virus without restriction by the MHC antigen. NK cells activated by IL-12 have been reported to recognize and kill tumor cells in perforin-mediated apoptosis. We have reported that D-Fraction, a polysaccharide extracted from the maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa), activates macrophages, dendritic cells, and T cells and inhibits the growth of tumor cells. However, the effects of D-Fraction on NK cell function in the innate immune response are not well known. In the present study, we administered D-Fraction to MM-46 mammary tumor-bearing C3H/HeJ mice intraperitoneally for 3 consecutive days and investigated its effects on the activation and cytotoxicity of NK cells. D-Fraction significantly enhanced the cytotoxicity against NK-sensitive YAC-1 cells and the expression of CD223 on NK cells. D-Fraction also increased the expression of CD86 on macrophages. In addition, the levels of IL-12 in the culture supernatant of whole spleen cells and in serum increased, compared with the control corresponding to an increase in expression of IL-12 receptor betaI on NK cells. These results suggest that D-Fraction enhances the cytotoxicity of NK cells through the production of IL-12 by macrophages activated by D-Fraction.

PMID: 15706424

[snappyturtle]

50. First off I am sorry for Tony's health problems but that aside

didn't he know full well what his salary would be as press secretary? I think he's just jumping ship. imho He probably doesn't need to work another day of his life even if he were healthy.

[TheCowsCameHome]

52. Financial reasons, my ass.

[youthere]

54. Politics aside, I wish him, and his family the best as he fights this illness.

[deutsey]

57. Good riddance. Sorry for his health problems, but he also has a

sickness of the soul, imo.

[liberal renegade]

59. yeah, good fucking riddance.....

don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.....

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

58. Shoot.

He's only resigning.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

60. Ditto

No sympathy from me. He deserves EVERYTHING that's coming to him.

Fucking Liar.

[populistdriven]

73. KO said he met with him golfing and he was a good man, he is smarter than the sexy ice queen

[TankLV]

89. Couldn't agree more...

Good riddance to bad rubbish...

[Maggie_May]

61. ok ok

this is it with Rove going and now Snow if Cheney bails we know the economy is headed for the dumpster. They are all going to leave frat boy by himself to cry.
:sarcasm:

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

62. He's dying

at least it looks that way. I'm surprised he didn't use health as the reason for leaving.

[Divine Discontent]

64. "financial reasons"....

what a lame excuse. anyhow, here's a pic of him from less than a month ago. He looks OK to me, but illnesses are very deceiving, and it's not an up close photo. maybe dicky and dim son will follow his lead? er.. I mean, Rove's lead. er, I mean Rummy's lead. er... well, this could go on and on, you get the point.
http://www.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20070817&t=2&i=1316199&w=r=2007-08-17T212855Z_01_N17467026_RTRUKOP_0_PICTURE0

[CreekDog]

67. don't say "gone" about a cancer patient :O

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[proust78]

74. if he can't live on $168,000 a year...

how does the administration expect people to live on $5.15 an hour? and i'm sure he's counting on a big book deal, but who's going to want to read about what happened behind the scenes with these criminals?

[butch1227]

80. READ ABOUT THE WHITE HOUSE CRIMINALS....!!!

WELL, LET'S SEE.....
HANNITY WILL BUY ONE..... AND LIMBAUGH.... AND COULTERGIEST.... AND BILL O'REILLY.....
HE'LL SELL A FEW................. VERY FEW......!!!!!
GOOD RIDDANCE, TONY......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[leslieaa7]

75. He has cancer

and is going to stay within family unit to get healing and all. No I do not like the man but no one deserves this path.

[TankLV]

90. He deserves everything he has comming his way and more...

Say hi to all your repuke fellow criminals for us...

[Tab]

76. It may be financial in a different way

If I was in his shoes, it wouldn't be financial in "trying to get by" on $168k/year, it would be financial as in trying to earn as much money as possible so my family would be set after I'm gone. And from that point of view, I don't blame him (forgetting what I think about the latest crop of press secretaries, particularly Scott McClellan). If I was him, and cancer was taking its toll, I'd do what I could to fund my family.

[BenDavid]

78. Personally, I believe with his health as it

is and him on most days having to lie to the press and the country this is causing him undue stress and in turn causing his health to be more of a problem. I wish Tony Snow the best of health and a long life. I just believe he is a good man and has a conscience.
I do thank you
Ben David

[leaninglib]

83. He doesn't look well at all...

He looks like he's aged 20 years since he took the gig.

[Algorem]

84. feet first.what a pity he'd be first.

(side note:i'm pretty sure he blew me last night)

[DesertRat]

85. I don't believe him

He knew what the job paid when he took it.

I do wish him well. Cancer sucks. :(

[ckramer]

86. Is God punishing him working for Bush?

I dunno.

[TankLV]

87. I'm sure they could've found SOME the the NINE BILLION that Halliburton has stashed someplace

that Halliburton "LOST" in Iraq.

Repuke cheepskates won't even take care of their own...

Of course, I suppose HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS a year for a LYING SACK OF SHIT is simply not enough to live on nowadays...

[fightthegoodfightnow]

92. WHAT DOES IT SAY ABOUT AMERICA WHEN SOMEONE MAKING $168k CANNOT AFFORD TO SEND KIDS TO SCHOOLS

That about says it all.