Goofy booosh and New German Chancellor Angela Merkel

[WhereThereIsFire]

Did anyone see goofy boooshie and his comments to Angela Merkel ... about meeting "alone" with her for 45 minutes and finding her "smart, funny, and something like "has a special spirt" that makes her "appealing." What kind of goofball comment is that? And he was leaning on the podium sideways, looking her up and down like a frat-bro at a pick-up bar! People talk about Clinton and women ... he never demeaned ANY woman in that kind of way! I thought booooshie's remarks, attitude, and general comments were completely OUT OF LINE!!! She's a HEAD OF STATE, for god's sake! But also, ... she bears a slight resemblence to Harriet Miers ... maybe that is "his type?"

:eyes:

[Olney Blue]

1. I hated his condescending comments.

What an embarrassment.....

[JDPriestly]

2. Der Spiegel reported positively on Merkel's visit,

but in the excerpts I saw of the press conference after their meeting, Bush was condescending, disrespectful and insane acting. Merkel looked embarrassed to me. I had the sense that she was trying to maintain the dignity of the occasion and establish a good rapport with the American people at all costs. Bush seems to think he has Merkel in his pocket and showed her no respect. The remark about neither he nor Merkel being elected by landslides and the expression on his face when he delivered that line were downright rude in the context of a public press conference following his first meeting with the leader of one of our most important allies. Bush's explanation that his meeting with Merkel was "diplomacy" was infantile and insulting to the reporters and the American people. Bush's mental state is deteriorating rapidly. We've got a crazy man at the helm. God help us.

[WhereThereIsFire]

4. I agree ...

I thought she looked terribly uncomfortable and embarrassed by his remarks. But, she was the diplomat of the two ... and let his actions go with no put-down of him. His actions and words say it all ... THIS freak should not be in charge of ANYTHING. Was he on drugs, drunk, or is he just that darn stupid?

[JDPriestly]

10. Might I add:

My statements that Bush is crazy and insane are not just hyperbole. He appears to follow his impulses and to speak without censoring what he says. He appears to have no sense of how what he says will be heard by the person to or about whom he is speaking. I have seen that kind of behavior in people who are going through emotional crises. His statements do not appear to be considered or reasoned. How pitiful. I feel sorry for our country.

By contrast, Clinton, even when under enormous stress due to the constant publicity about Monica Lewinsky and his impeachment trial seemed a bit depressed but never blurted out impulsive statements of the kind Bush offered in his press conference with Merkel. We should be expressing our concern and drawing media attention to Bush's erratic comments.

[Karenina]

12. This photo is disgusting

In diplomatic circles splayed legs and clenched fists are no-nos.
So *dauphin gives a jerk-off sign to the German Chancellor. :puke:

[cliss]

13. I wouldn't worry too much about Angela

Merkel. Being a woman, recently elected to one of the world's strongest economies, she is no whimp. She is no doubt tough as nails.

The article said that she "refused to ride in a motorcade with Limo's and flags, and chose to walk to the Capitol". This shows that she does her own thing, obviously snubs White House schmoozing American ways.

And I have NO doubt other people cued her in on what to expect with Bush. Other European leaders probably called her and gave her tips on the "Clown". Of course, nothing can prepare you for this idiot.

But at least she knows the Court Jester has a reputation.

[ellenfl]

3. i found his remarks demeaning as well.

would he have said the same thing about 'spirit' if she had been a man?

ellen fl

[SharonAnn]

17. Maybe, except for Putin he looked into his "soul". What a jerk!!!

[biscotti]

5. * continues to be

an embarrassment on the world stage. He says the most unnecessary, lame, just plain dumb utterances.

[ewagner]

6. Are there video links

available?/

TYIA

[WhereThereIsFire]

7. I couldn't find one ... but ...

Keith Olbermann did use one last night! It may be available out there somewhere. I'll post if I find it ... and if someone else finds it ... please post! Thanks.

[WhereThereIsFire]

8. Here is one link that may work to get to the clip

I found this on CNN ... but my computer would not run the video clip ... so don't know what is on there:

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/

[liveoaktx]

19. VIDEOS-three different clips on CanOFun

First, Olbermann's take -Smitten Bush

http://www.canofun.com/blog/videos/2006/bushlandslide.asx">Second, Bush the ASS saying they both didn't landslide their way into office-I did that one twice from two sources so you can see Bush smirk and snicker

Selected bits from the meeting-Ass Alert

[DoYouEverWonder]

9. He does this on purpose

to prove that he is in control and no one can do anything about it. He can do and say whatever he pleases.

[Kali]

11. Its that "plain" speakin' of wut's on his mind that the good ol' boys

down at the coffee shop/bar jus' love ta hear.

[realFedUp]

14. oral sex

definitely.

Can we impeach him now please.

[SammyWinstonJack]

15. I saw it.

:puke: He's .....it's becoming increasingly embarrassing having too witness his continued bad manners and lack of social skills and diplomacy. This guy thinks he's all that and a bag of chips. Half the World laughs at him behind his back and he doesn't get it, he Never gets it.

[Kellanved]

16. Actually she's not

Not a head of state, that is. She's head of government and goofball in her own right.

[bumblebee1]

18. uh, oh.

Can you all just see the flames shooting out of Condi? Just how jealous is Condi of other women?