Mary Landrieu to Bush: "I'll Punch Him" (video)

[CatWoman]

Sen. Landrieu was on This Week and brought George on a helicopter tour of her the damage...

Landrieu: "If one person criticises them or says one more thing including the President of the US, he will be hearing from me. One more word about it after this show airs and I might likely punch him, literally"

She burst into tears as she looked at a single crane working to help repair the levees...

Landrieu..."The President could have funded it, he cut it out of the budget. Is that the most pitiful sight you have ever seen in your life?-One little crane."

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2005/09/04.html#a4784

[julialnyc]

1. link is not working for me

link to the site works but link to video doesn't

[CatWoman]

15. sorry -- It's working for me

and I use Winamp to open C&L files.

[Halliburton]

38. the site is getting A LOT of traffic

they averaged 200,000 hits a day last week, they only average 70,000 hits a day usually. wait a little bit and try again. it should work.

[jrthin]

2. What, Mary, kissing *'s tush

didn't help? What, Mary, you tested the political wind and saw that it's going against *, so now you've changed your tune? Oh, puhleeze, shut up, you and all the DLC cowards.

[Tyranny_R_US]

3. Hear Hear!

[The Backlash Cometh]

7. At least she's ready to fight now.

[LisaL]

5. Oh give it up. She obviously tried to be nice to Jr. in hopes of saving

lives.:spank:

[stlsaxman]

18. Here here!

Sen. Landreau was screaming about the levees and funding cuts for years.

[walldude]

22. Oh puleese.. She was kissing his ass on THURSDAY

"I want to thank the President for his wonderful response" You call that saving lives? Maybe if she had actually had the guts to say what she is saying today then she may have saved lives. Fuck her, she played politics with peoples lives, and she lost.

[NightOwwl]

40. Oh come on...

She sounded like she was in shock on Thursday, and most likely she was.

She was in obvious distress today...it was no act.

[Tyranny_R_US]

42. "She sounded a hell of a lot more sincere today."

No she didnt she was just making crying noises but that doesnt matter if they want to show their worth they need to take a stand against Bush and FEMA.

[Der Blaue Engel]

6. Yes, they should definitely keep kissing his ass and not see the light

That would help.

:eyes:

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

10. I hope she's genuine

If so, Bush will have a new mortal enemy in the Senate.

[stepnw1f]

37. You Sound Like PR Defense (nt)

[jus_the_facts]

4. Oh Mary....now you give a shit about your people...good luck traitor....

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3956844

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3954289

[belle]

9. Jesus Christ, people. Not everyone is as pure as you are, okay?

She trusted Bush, god knows why, but she did, and now she sees what he really is. There are going to be a lot of people like that. If you think of all of them as the enemy, there's not really going to be a lot to work with. That goes double for people who are already in a position of influence.

[jus_the_facts]

20. what part of.... the Gov't is IMPOTENT from top to bottom is unclear......

...at this juncture?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3956844

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3954289

[libhill]

43. They're a day late, and a dollar short.

n/t

[chascarrillo]

11. C'mon, give her a break

If she's speaking turth to power now, that's good enough for me.

[Tyranny_R_US]

13. Yeah! shes just trying to save her own political ass give her a break pls!

:eyes:

[belle]

16. She's trying to save her STATE. Can you see what's in front of you?

[jus_the_facts]

17. she could have tried doin' that for the last 5 years...not in hindsight...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3956844

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3954289

[cry baby]

28. I agree, she didn't sound like a politician today to me.

She sounded like she was sincerely trying to get someone to pay attention.

I have cursed her for many of her votes in the senate that I thought were inexcusable. I will probably curse her again for future votes, but today, I am glad she is speaking out from her heart.

[xultar]

24. WOW I hope your purity is as pure as you think.

[Joe Chi Minh]

31. The hope you express reminds me of

the advice given by the pastor of friend of mine: "if you ever find a church with a congregation who aren't hypocrites, whatever you do, don't join it, or you will surely spoil it". Unfortunately, whatever adults may think like that, the innocent naivety about the imperfection of the adult world is almost a definitive feature of idealistic but disaffected youth.

I called Ms Landrieu a bitch after I heard her interview with the CNN lad, Anderson (forget his surname), but I've read that she's been very actively professional in her job for some time, trying to get the "loony toons" to protect the wetlands, instead of allowing them to be sold off to developers. Vainly, of course, since neo-Quimby thinks that complying with requests from anyone else is a sign of weakness!

[jus_the_facts]

33. WE ARE ALL TOTAL SCUM SUCKIN' EXPENDABLE IDIOTS...

....i DO NOT EXCUSE MYSELF IN ANY WAY SHAPE FORM OR FASHION FROM WHAT'S HAPPENING...IS THAT COMPLETELY CLEAR? LIFE ITSELF IS TO BLAME FOR THIS....WE ANIMALS WHO LIKE TO POSE AS HUMAN BEINGS..COMPARING OURSELVES TO PERFECTION.....WE ARE THE MONSTERS WHO LET THIS HAPPEN...OR IS IT all just GOD'S FAULT...OR THE GOV'TS...we all are guilty...fuck this world and the purity and self righteous indignation it spews from it's worthless mouths...MINE INCLUDED. :cry:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3956844

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3954289

[Bill Bored]

8. What's next? Zell Miller retracts his endorsement? nt

[Tyranny_R_US]

14. LMAO!

:rofl:

[peony]

12. Bush's photo op of NO

ZDF News, a German TV organization, reported that the
president's visit was a completely staged event.  As soon as
the president and news people left, the "open air food
distribution" point was torn down.  "The people in
the area were once again left to fend for themselves,"
said ZDF.  - Heartbreaking and a disgrace.

[satya]

21. Certainly the rest of the world knows that our chimperor has no clues.

and Welcome to DU, peony!

:hi:

[spuddonna]

19. I honestly believe these people 'played the game' they way ...

they thought they were supposed to - kiss the Chimpybutt, we promise you'll get your supplies...

But after days of nothing, they rebelled. Mayor Nagin went nuts during the interview that's been heard round the world. Mary did the same here... I think Gov. Blanco's moment was when she decided to go get Watt to help...

Look, these people are pols and it means even though you HATE someone you address them as the "esteemed colleague from so an so".

I'm very afraid for Sen. Landrieu... knowing the rw, they'll say she 'threatened the President' and throw her in jail!

[mzmolly]

23. One more Democrat - speaks out.

Go Mary!

[cry baby]

25. This is the first time I have really liked her.

She had me crying again! You could tell she wasn't speaking as a polititian, but as a human being. That's pretty rare.

[Wizard777]

26. Well Somebodies gotta do it.

After attacking somebodies wife and somebody elses mother. I think it's only fair that the Women of America get to elect a Represenative. To kick his chicken shit ass up one side of Pennsylvania Avenue and down the other! I think Proud Mary can do that. Oh hell! I think Nancy Reagan can do it too.

:rofl:

[Gabi Hayes]

27. my, how things change....from the gawker:

Was it possible for us to love Anderson Cooper more than we already did? Yes, it turns it out, it was possible. Our love grew at about 7:30 last night, in the middle of 360°, when Coop, who’s been in New Orleans for days, finally, well, flipped out. Mad as hell, you say? Madder. He was talking to Sen. Mary Landrieu, Democrat of Louisiana, and we can bet she’s not going on his show again soon. Round one:

COOPER: Does the federal government bear responsibility for what is happening now? Should they apologize for what is happening now?

LANDRIEU: Anderson, there will be plenty of time to discuss all of those issues, about why, and how, and what, and if. … Let me just say a few things. Thank President Clinton and former President Bush for their strong statements of support and comfort today. … I want to thank Senator Frist and Senator Reid for their extraordinary efforts.

Anderson, tonight, I don’t know if you’ve heard — maybe you all have announced it — but Congress is going to an unprecedented session to pass a $10 billion supplemental bill tonight to keep FEMA and the Red Cross up and operating.

COOPER: … I haven’t heard that, because, for the last four days, I’ve been seeing dead bodies in the streets here in Mississippi. And to listen to politicians thanking each other and complimenting each other, you know, I got to tell you, there are a lot of people here who are very upset, and very angry, and very frustrated

And when they hear politicians slap — you know, thanking one another, it just, you know, it kind of cuts them the wrong way right now. Because literally there was a body on the streets of this town yesterday being eaten by rats, because this woman had been laying in the street for 48 hours. And there’s not enough facilities to take her up.

Do you get the anger that is out here?

[understandinglife]

29. Watched the entire interview. I think Senator Landrieu deserves ...

... our respect and full support.

I urge the trash-talk to stop.

Support her; she just said she'd punch the president of the united states and she is fighting for her people, the people of America and the world.

For those who follow the life of Christ you'll know the details better than I may remember them, but I do think I remember something about him turning to one of the dudes occupying a cross next to his and granting forgiveness. Senator Landrieu has more than earned some support with what she said and has been doing - the whole world will see that interview and I can just imagine what she is going to have to say when she takes the floor in the Senate on Tuesday or Wed.

Please, everyone, focus on the enemy, the brutal murdering enemy -- Bush and his neoconster gang -- and support anyone willing to call them out for what they are. Please.


Peace.

[Gabi Hayes]

30. I agree, but couldn't help myself when I found the above exchange

also, the clip wouldn't open for me

why aren't they showing THAT along with the guy crying, which I've seen at least six times in the last three hours

what a tandem that'd make

please show her on TV, cable guys

[MADem]

32. Uh oh, some right wing freak will call the SS on her!!!

I read a thread on this board earlier today, where a woman's rightwing neighbor threatened to call the SS on her because she said she wanted to slap the chimp.

If that woman who posted that thread is reading this, you oughta send this transcript to that putz--he can report the Senator too, while he is at it!!!

[kestrel91316]

35. Well they can call the SS on me because I want to do a whole lot MORE

than just slap the chimp.

Good thing I am in SoCal with no way to get my hands on him.

[ignatius 2]

34. Looks like she won't be invited to the next bar-bee-cue at the

ranch. God, I hope more of the old guard republicans wake the hell up and see what the neo-con facists are doing to this country for a fucked up war and tax cuts for the rich.

"Drown the Beast" or big government so saith Rehnquist. Ironically it will be the drowning that rightfully demands more from our government.

[laureloak]

36. But it's illegal to threaten the President.

[Stinky The Clown]

39. I saw that when it first aired, but seeing it again is even more powerful

The anguish of Landrieau was palpable. That was no act. That was genuine.

[Independent_Liberal]

41. Kick!