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Tue Feb-10-04 01:01 PM
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On CNN...White House reporters grilling Scott McClelland.... |
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On AWOL...This is great. They are getting bolder!
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:03 PM
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1. obviously Scott didn't read Richard Cohen's column |
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yesterday... Just because Bush got paid, DOES NOT mean he showed up, bonehead! http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A27178-2004Feb9.html
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:03 PM
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2. Did the WH release the records yet? |
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:03 PM
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3. just a simple answer, please! |
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not gonna happen!
We are merely going to assert over and over that "he fulfilled his duties!" without further explanation.
"These documents clearly show..."
What, These documents? These don't show anything! How do you read these?
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:06 PM
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6. How do you read these documents? |
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With "smoke and mirrors"...of-course.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:04 PM
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4. I'm really enjoying this |
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:06 PM
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8. He looks like he's going to cry... |
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Just put your hands up and say "uncle" Scott... This is great...you're toast W....
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:11 PM
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that Kevin Drum all over the nitty-gritty details of the relevant documents. And while some of his points -- as he himself says -- remain speculative, he's on a trail that could turn this whole story upside-down.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:05 PM
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My day just got a little better.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:06 PM
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7. McClelland is dying up there n/t |
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Tue Feb-10-04 03:02 PM
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45. Lying asshole Ari Fleischer knew the shit was going to hit the fan |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-04 03:15 PM by Zinfandel
and got the fuck out of there.
Now lying Scotty McClelland is desperately trying to use Rove's tactic...repeat the same lies (official line) over and over again and never answer the questions.
Lying Scotty never answers the questions.
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Tue Feb-10-04 03:19 PM
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47. Fascist republican ass kicker, Mike Malloy is going to give us |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-04 03:22 PM by Zinfandel
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:06 PM
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9. That's gotta be a tough job... |
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...Defending Bush to the press corps. And say what you will baout them (there's plenty to say), but they can occasionally deliver a proper grilling. Hope they keep it up!
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:14 PM
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I still remember Mike McCurry defending Clinton, and McCurry was good too, it was just too much pressure for a human to withstand.
But I don't feel sorry for Scotty. He knew the job was dangerous when he took it. :)
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:10 PM
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10. What a royal whupping! |
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The White House press corps has awoken from its deep slumber! The poor press secretary is doing his best to stonewall, but it ain't working. Let the wild rumpus start!
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:10 PM
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11. One for all and all for one? The WH can't shun all of them |
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The reporters need to speak out and keep it coming in waves, like the Dem candidates are doing.
This is such a novelty there will be a ripple effect - WH reporters asking substantive questions being covered by the major news outlets and talk shows.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:11 PM
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12. maybe they're tired of the bully tactics? |
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That is the only thing I can think of - the Stockholm Syndrome is wearing off?
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:11 PM
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13. And remember that Scotty |
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was grilled in the Grand Jury hearing on Plame -- hahahaa.... time for lots of Depends on Cap. Hill
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:11 PM
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14. Oops.. CNN had to break away..... |
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getting a little too negative for the chimp.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:13 PM
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15. It's still going on MSNBC |
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:19 PM
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21. We need to send email thank U's |
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Can anyone get us email addresses for all the brave reporters who finally were able to find their voices today. If we don't support them no one will.
YEA for the Press today
:toast:
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:23 PM
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39. Brave Press? Not bloody likely. |
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The White House press corpse has a whole not of negative karma whoring for Dubya. They need to do a whole lot more positive deeds to earn their respect again.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:14 PM
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:15 PM
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18. The WH has pissed off the press... |
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finally...The Fourth Estate is getting a spine!
O8)
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:15 PM
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I hope the legitimate press doesn't let this go. It's starting out like Watergate. Keep you fingers crossed. First there were the endless denials and coverups broadcast on TV and then the Nixon "I am not a crook speech", and finally the resignation of Nixon and "you aren't going to have Richard Nixon to kick around anymore". (I am doing these quotes from memory, so the wording may be a little different but not much.)
I am feeling a little bit of hope.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:19 PM
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20. love the "band of brothers" question... |
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"Why can't you find one person who served with him??" And they can't...duh!!!!
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:21 PM
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24. But...all the Republicans are hearing is that... |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-04 01:25 PM by Q
...this 'paperwork' shows that he 'served and was paid'. They won't question this issue beyond that point.
- But Bush's* Talking Head & official Apologist never did answer the question as to why Bush* refused to take the physicial that grounded him from flying.
- Also...the guy who came up with these records is Dan Bartlett...the man who was accused of 'scrubbing' Bush's* records in 1997.
- One reporter is saying the 'proof' they were handed is all 'smeared' and unreadable. She suggests the 'president' owes the people and the military a better explanation of his service.
- McClellan is angry because the press won't accept these feeble documents as proof that Bush* wasn't absent without leave. Scotty says that some want to 'gain a partisan political advantage' from these accusations.
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Tue Feb-10-04 03:30 PM
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but he played hooky too and no one has seen him in years. He could tell us what W was up to when he was supposed to be doing his duty?
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:20 PM
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23. "Some are chosen to twist the facts." |
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Remember this memorable quote from Scott McClelland forever. Talking about himself again I presume.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:22 PM
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Did he really phrase it that way? I missed that.
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:17 PM
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36. well, the "kick around" comment was from the Checkers speech in '62.. |
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...but like they said in Animal House: "Forget it, he's rolling." :D
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:53 PM
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My husband corrected me on this after I put up the post and too late to edit it. Like I said I was going from memory.
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:20 PM
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I think Bush's speech on MTP was a big mistake.By having to respond to the AWOL question once it validates all the other reporters asking now.
The media is like a school of dumb sharks,but once they smell blood.... :)
One nitpick though.I could be wrong,and I hope someone corrects me if so,but the Nixon quote ""you aren't going to have Richard Nixon to kick around anymore" is from before he became President.
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:33 PM
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When Nixon lost the Kah-lee-forn-ya Gubernatorial race to Pat Brown in the 1960's he said "you won't have Dick Nixon to kick around any more". If only that had been true!
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Tue Feb-10-04 03:26 PM
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Great nic!
Welcome to DU :toast:
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:20 PM
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22. 'Shame that this is being brought up |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-04 01:26 PM by Eccho
when it was addressed in 2000'. But the reason it is coming up is because of the flight suit on the carrier.
Go David Gregory! CO's said he was not observed.
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:23 PM
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26. He Won't Answer The Question - Was Bush There? |
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I have never seen such sidestepping in my life.
For Christ's sakes, he had to serve WITH someone. Just bring forward one single person who was there in the same room with him?
Ask what in the name of Allah he did while he was there? Name one thing, did he file papers, did he sweep the floor, what on earth did he do?
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:25 PM
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27. April has redeemed herself from........ |
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her C-Span appearance on Sunday. Well, almost anyway. Way to go April!
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:27 PM
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29. Reporter wants to know the contradictions... |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-04 01:28 PM by Q
...about Bush's* commanders not remembering him showing up for duty. "He wasn't observed".
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:26 PM
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28. David Gregory is on fire! |
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Hope he stays off small aircraft...
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:29 PM
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31. yeah, do you think they smell something? |
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:33 PM
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32. Gregory knows that Chimpy is going down. Au Revoir |
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:28 PM
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30. McClellan getting KILLED! |
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This is great...he is completely, utterly unconvincing, and obviously hiding something. He sounds like crybaby Tucker Carlson, calling the reporters names for doubting him. What a disgusting display!
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Tue Feb-10-04 01:36 PM
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33. Asking about Pakistan |
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Go ahead Scottty tell them how your boss at the beginning of his term ordered a stop order on investigating Khan!!! Tell us Scotty, Why? Has it any thing to do with Saudi Arabia?
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:12 PM
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34. Scotty reminded me today of William H. Macy's wonderful performance |
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in Fargo: "We're cooperating here!" (twisting...twisting)
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:13 PM
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35. Yes! That's what I was thinking! |
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Wouldn't it be great if SNL or the Daily Show could get him on to do a skit?
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:22 PM
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38. Birds falling from the sky, and then this. |
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Will wonders never cease? Makes we wish I had a TV...almost.
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:34 PM
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:51 PM
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42. Mr. Fleischer, Ari, abandoned the Bounty before the trains intersected |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-04 03:47 PM by cosmicdot
as did Pentagon Spokesmodel Victoria Clarke ...
the Media builds them up for viewing delight; and, then, milks the downfall for all it's worth
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Tue Feb-10-04 02:53 PM
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It's available for viewing now on the CSpan home page.
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Tue Feb-10-04 03:33 PM
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50. Miss Vickie was the one that told Rummie |
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that the first jet had hit the WTC and Rummie just continue on with his meeting until after the Pentagon was hit. I'd love to know what Miss Vickie did over 45 minutes, while her boss sat on his hands.
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Tue Feb-10-04 03:12 PM
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46. Did anyone else notice McClellan say "this is the reason the |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-04 03:13 PM by RapidCreek
president was dis-honorably discharged from the National Guard?
It was in the first part of the press conference....in response to the first reporter. Fuedian slip?
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