Does Bush always have to have a fireman in a shot with him now?

[gatorboy]

I was just watching CNN and as Bush walked across for the shot, there were firemen in the background, doing nothing besides standing 20 feet away in a wide, open area. In full uniform just standing there as if it was just for the shot.

[FightingIrish]

1. He likes to use heroes as props.

[moobu2]

2. It gives the “appearance” of strong leadership dontcha know.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

3. Looking for that Bullhorn Moment

And all he ends up with is a Leghorn Moment.

:eyes:

[justiceischeap]

4. It worked so well for the sheeple during 9-11

It ain't workin' this time though.

[Trillo]

5. Didn't they fire 50 firemen after the gold from a vault was found?

At least that's what I remember of firemen, 9/11, and the rubble afterwards.

[Cocoa]

6. it's for safety

his pants tend to catch fire a lot

[Brother Buzz]

8. LOL, you stole my thunder!

:thumbsup:

[TallahasseeGrannie]

7. He seems to

like guys in uniforms.

[Lars39]

9. Those firemen ought to be thoroughly ashamed,

allowing themselves to be used for photo-op purposes by MIWOP bush.

[oneighty]

12. Maybe they are props

fifty dollah/day.

180

[Lars39]

14. Might be, and I hope so.

I shouldn't be so quick to judge; I've got food in the fridge. :(

[Cleita]

10. Reminds me of the Roman Emperor Commodus who

needed to surround himself with gladiators to appear heroic.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

11. Are they bald-headed firemen?

[htuttle]

13. Makes sense...considering how often he calls 911

[Wizard777]

15. Maybe they are there to give him the false alarm speech.

See what happens when you turn in false alarms Georgie. It's more difficult to respond to REAL emergencies.

[matt819]

16. Since he's only pretended to be a man in uniform

he likes to surround himself by men and women who deserve the uniforms they wear. Call all psychiatrists. More fodder for research papers.

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

17. not to sound like the language police but it should be firefighter n/t

[Maddy McCall]

18. He wouldn't be able to find two firefighters to stand with him in my town.

During this whole crisis, I've been hanging around the firehouse in my sleepy little Mississippi town that was destroyed by Katrina--my father and brother are both volunteer firefighters, and I drive the equipment van when needed. There are about 10 regulars--firefighters (all good ol' boys except for me, and I guess I'm a good ol' gal :-) ) who hang around the firehouse--there each day.

You should hear the foul spew that comes out of their mouths when Bush, FEMA, or Michael Brown is mentioned.

Nope. Bush has few fans in our region. In this area, the cars were formerly peppered with Bush/Cheney bumper stickers. When I helped at water and ice hand-outs, I watched rear bumpers and I listened to people (known former Bush supporters) chatting with others in line. Ain't much support for Bush in this area. Not anymore.