It was this kind of BS that Rove was hoping would come out of *'s speech:

[sabra]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/4251910.stm

Bush New Orleans speech: Your reaction

George W Bush has, for the first time I can remember, taken responsibility for obvious mistakes made by the government his administration leads. Considering the Bush administration's reckless attitude regarding the Iraq situation, this is a welcome phenomenon. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that admitting to a mistake and taking responsibility for one are two very different things. It remains to be seen whether or not this administration will actually take action above and beyond the passing of funds out of thin air or rhetoric of "economic initiatives."
Josh G., Columbus, Ohio, USA

I thought it was a great speech. Instead of his usual platitudes and ideological rants, he actually put forth concrete ideas to rebuild New Orleans and jump start the Gulf Coast economy again. The plan to provide federal land free to low income families to build homes on is a great idea. Of course there are the critics, but I was impressed by his leadership, his contrition, and his recognition of the long-term issues surrounding racial discrimination and poverty in the region. I am no Bush fan, but last night, he was my President.
David, Washington DC, USA

It seems there are few leaders in America, and around the world, who will accept responsibility when disaster comes; and yet, this is exactly what George W Bush did during a live television broadcast. President Bush set forth a generous and thoughtful plan to rebuild New Orleans and other cities in Louisiana. President George W Bush is exactly the kind of president this country needs, and I wish we had more men like him.
Steve, Fort Worth, USA

I am not a Bush supporter. However, I am extremely encouraged by his remarks recently. Taking public responsibility for something that went wrong takes enormous courage and wins my respect. When I watched his speech, I was no longer just watching George Bush, I was watching a President of the United States.
Brett, Arizona, USA

***note: if you follow the link there are various scathing comments too.

[glitch]

1. Looks like Rover had his team working overtime.

Or perhaps it's just the nightshift.

[gollygee]

2. It reads like the same person wrote all four of those

Hmmm

[racaulk]

6. I thought the exact same thing...

They were way too similar. :eyes:

[chalky]

3. Wow. Reminds me of those testimonials they have on infomercials.

I always wonder if those are real, too.

[CottonBear]

4. None of those people live anywhere near AL, MS, LA or NOLA. n/t

[durablend]

5. All rubbish...

Wait until these people realize

"OH SHIT WHO'S GOING TO PAY FOR ALL THIS?!?!?"

[...of J.Temperance]

7. For all we know those people could work for the RNC

Their responses are straight kool-aid and their signatures are completely vague, they could be anyone.

Steve from Ft. Worth, David from Washington DC etc.

I always keep in mind the RNC astroturf letters to newspapers, so the responses to The Guardian piece could be a variation on the astroturf.

[joanne]

8. Probably all written by Rudy Guiliani

Didnt he say Thank God * is President after 9/11?

[...of J.Temperance]

9. Rudy is Steve from Fort Worth

These people are so pathetic and brain-washed, I've long come to the conclusion that there's no hope for any of them. They're just very sick and very sad.

[joanne]

11. I like this comment

I think I represent millions of other American citizens when I say that I never listen to any speech this man makes. If his face comes on my TV screen, I change the channel.
JB, Santa Fe, USA

And take a look at the poll!

Has the US government done enough?

85% NO!

[sabra]

12. that one was right on the money :-)

[stevietheman]

10. I swear these read like false testimonials worked up by a marketing dept.

n/t

[truebrit71]

13. To be sure, there are more than just a few that light into Lt AWOL....

...mine among them...if they show it.... ;-)

[cybildisobedience]

14. Astroturf was first thought, too

Anyone who listens to C-Span's Washington Journal know that most people can't who worship the ground Bush walks on can't string together five words to form a coherent thought, and they write like this? with GOP talking points?
Nice try, losers -- we see right through it.

[political_invader]

15. President George W Bush is exactly the kind of president this country

needs, and I wish we had more men like him.

He left out in PRISON.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Wow that Kool-ade must really be good :puke:

Rove really thinks his Bullshit spin is still working. Guess what we see through you PAL.