Dead man walking

[babylonsister]

http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2007/05/17/bush_wolfowitz/index.html?source=rss

Dead man walking
Tim Grieve


George W. Bush was just asked whether it's "still possible" for Paul Wolfowitz to "provide the kind of leadership needed" at the World Bank. Press secretary Tony Snow said just yesterday that the White House stands by Wolfowitz, but the president's answer today sure sounded more like a eulogy than like an affirmative show of support.

"I believe all parties in this matter have acted in good faith," Bush said in a markedly somber tone. "I regret that it has come to this. I admire Paul Wolfowitz. I admire his heart, and I particularly admire his focus in helping the poor. There is a board meeting going on as we speak. All I can tell you is that Paul Wolfowitz has an interest in what's best for the bank, just like he's had an interest in what's best in making sure the bank focuses on things that matter -- human suffering, the human condition. So I applaud his vision, I respect him a lot, and as I said, I regret that it has come to this."

[Raven]

1. Boy, that's a big kiss-off. My bet is that he'll get his severance

package and become a professor at some prestigious university.

[Virginia Dare]

3. Or the other Repuke dumping ground..

a fellow at the Heritage Foundation.

[RevCheesehead]

2. He's not mourning Wolfie. He's mourning his own lack of power.

Thank God there are still some places that don't swallow his horseshit.

[Az]

4. I still crack up when I hear Bush talking about how Wolfie showed the bank

The importance of helping the poor. That is the point of the stupid organization you moron! I think they kind of got that before Wolfie showed up.

[annabanana]

5. What the hell is holding Wolfowitz up?

Why haven't they fired his ass? CAN they fire him? Are their arms being twisted to KEEP them from firing him? Are they hamstrung by traditional protocol, regardless of how badly they want him out of there?

(p.s.: I love how the spell check brings up "halfwits" for Wolfowitz ..)

[babylonsister]

6. I think the dim one was trying to stall, but judging by his recent

remarks, he may have concluded it's a useless effort.