Bush predicts GOP will keep White House

[sabra]

Source: UPI

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- The Republican party will keep the White House in the 2008 U.S. presidential election and win some congressional seats, President George Bush said Thursday.

"I believe ours is the party that understands the nature of the world in which we live and that the government's primary responsibility is to protect the American citizens from harm," Bush said during a news conference.

He said he would refrain from being the "opiner-in-chief" during the run-up to the elections, adding, "I've got an exciting 13 months ahead."

He said he would exercise patience until the primaries are over then "will help my party unify because I believe we will keep the White House."

Bush said he does travel for GOP party fundraisers, "trying to make sure once the primaries are over ... that we're united and ready to go. "


Read more: http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2007/12/20/bush_predicts_gop_will_keep_white_house/9128/

[Lisa]

1. now this is a bit worrisome ... Dubya never could keep a secret

Remember that smirky smile he had during the night of the 2000 election -- he seemed oh-so-confident that something was in the works.

[aquart]

8. Thank for your concern.

We shouldn't even bother to vote since the fix is in. You've been very helpful.

[Lisa]

11. I'm certainly NOT saying don't vote -- but we should keep our eyes open for potential cheating

If the Democrats manage to field a lot of election volunteers who can monitor and report any wrongdoing, wouldn't this be a good thing? This is how I spend my election days ... I'm out in the field at polling stations. And yes, I feel that this IS very helpful.

[TheWatcher]

38. So if you if you express LEGITMATE concern or worry over what could happen in the General Election

After all we have seen, then that automatically means you are a "Concern Troll."

WHERE in the post did she say or imply that which you so thoughtfully and objectively put her mouth?

Or is it just the voices in your head again?

Beyond tiresome.

[Divine Discontent]

48. thewatcher...

I agree, it gets tiresome. I'm not sure why some people are like that over & over. As if people can't show major concern for the BFEE stealing votes.

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

24. He can't make an accurate prediction either

Pure Posturing

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

47. Like capturing Bin Laden dead or alive, Saddam's mushroom clouds, or Iran having nukes?

[radfringe]

52. or republics retaining control of congress ?

-- budget deficit eliminated?

-- tax cuts for the top 1%-ers results in trickle-down?

-- Saddam having WMDs?

[Amerigo Vespucci]

25. I remember something worse than that.

I remember the night of the 2004 election, and the constant shots of the Bush crime family clustered around their White House TV, long faces and defeat on each and every one of them.

Then I remember that changing in the blink of an eye, as if...now this is just an example, of course...Karl Rove made the phone call that put in the fix.

I have no way to explain how a room full of scum could turn from "whipped" to "high-fiving" in a matter of minutes.

[Lisa]

28. Good point. Plus, there was that comment by Bush during the phone call to Gore

Apparently he told the VP that Jeb had assured him that Florida was his. Typical Dubya outburst ...


""Let me explain something," Gore continued. "Your younger brother is not the ultimate authority on this."

Jeb Bush had reportedly assured the Texas governor in the wee hours of Wednesday morning that Florida was a done deal."

http://edition.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/11/08/election.president/

[goclark]

43. The fix is in ~ wake me when this nightmare is over. nt

[fascisthunter]

2. If The Candidate is in Dem Name Only

he might have a point.

[merwin]

14. Thinly veiled slam against Hillary?

[rAVES]

19. lol!!!

[fascisthunter]

21. Lol

It could be, I guess....

[formercia]

26. I had the same thought.

I'm sure many have, especially now that Poppy is her adviser. I wonder if he's going to teach her how to make her opponents disappear?

[Jackpine Radical]

29. You have no doubt heard of the Lesson of the Foo-bird.

[aquart]

3. Does he actually get invited? Or does he just show up?

[EFerrari]

35. LOL! Maybe his staff forges invitations?

Just so his "feelings" aren't hurt?

[Lisa]

53. Brilliant! They must be scouring community newspapers looking for events ...

... that they can parachute him into. It'll be PTA meetings next!

And just imagine the opportunities for pranks. After he leaves office, maybe he'll be shuttling back and forth between Portland (ME) and Portland (OR). "Oh, gee -- nobody here in town invited you, Mr. Bush. Maybe it was the people in the OTHER Portland? Perhaps you should go over there just in case!" Based on the voting patterns, I suspect that the populations of both cities would be rolling in glee, at the thought of Dubya trapped in limbo ...

[Blue_In_AK]

4. Obviously he's been drinking again. n/t

[Divine Discontent]

49. you musta got US intelligence info on that...

because I'm pretty damn certain he hasn't stopped! ;)

[americanharvest]

5. real republicans get OUT of wars, not IN them. bush is not even American IMO n/t

[dysfunctional press]

58. so apparently nixon is the only "real" republican we've had?

:shrug:

[graywarrior]

6. Planning a theft like they planned a fire?

[bdamomma]

7. ugh he can fcuk off.

[napi21]

9. Yea, but remember, he took a "thumpin" in 06!

I'm hoping for something more like a savage annihilation in 08!

[lisainmilo]

12. I wonder which puppet they are hoping to purchase this time?

Well not hoping, more like already have????.....interesting statement by someone with all time low rating of 33 %.

[TheWatcher]

39. Likely Huckabee

He is George 2.0.

[napi21]

42. I don't know about that. I've heard the Pub elites love the

reborns to bring in the Evangelical vote, but they REALLY don't want a real one in the WH! Apparently Huck is at least a "real" evangelical! Time will tell, but it sure doesn't sound like the "big boys" are going to let him win!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

50. "President Huckabee"

I don't think I could ever get used to saying that without falling into an uncontrolled fit of laughter.

[mallard]

45. puppet purchase order (PPO)

The neocons need to annoint one of the Republican candidates in a bid to retain power and must be trying to work out a comrehensive endorsement 'package' which includes their expectations for inclusion - like it were a cherished prize.

Then again, they might want to scatter to the wind knowing better than to remain attached to all the shit pile they've a;ready left for the future of federal authority - especially regarding fiscal solvency.

Bush thinking or acting like he thinks the election phase seems honky dory for now doesn't really measure up to reality.

Regards

[Historic NY]

40. Yeah * predicts, but reality is different.

[OKNancy]

10. He's a proven idiot

Who cares what that idiot thinks? He's useless.
LOL - I remember reading that he was convinced that 2006 would go to the Repubs too.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

13. yep, it's official...

That man has been smokin' crack.

[demnan]

15. He would say that

because that is what his Justice Department is working for - a systematic purge of the polls of likely Democratic voters. And the Democrats are asleep if they don't see this and do something now before its too late.

[endarkenment]

16. Fine, the next president can rent a room until a replacement is built.

What else are they going to keep?

[yellowcanine]

17. Unfortunately this is bad news. Bush has been right so little that he is bound to get one right

sooner or later just by chance. But, maybe not this time.

[jaysunb]

18. I guess the "fix" is in.

:evilfrown:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

20. He also predicted the Republicans would win both houses of Congress in 2006

He then accused the Democrats of prematurely dancing in the end zone and measuring for drapes in their new offices.

I would appear he doesn't know the minds of the American people very well even after all these years. I suppose that's what happens when you never listen to anyone but toadies.

[balantz]

22. And Conyers is doing the stall talk on impeachment

http://www.democracynow.org/2007/12/20/to_impeach_or_not_to_impeach

They stole the White House twice.

Choose one: The media won't cooperate; not enough votes in Congress; it would deviate from getting things done; or, what's the hurry?

[krispos42]

23. I hope this prediction is as accurate as his other ones

Remember, when his lips are moving, he's lying!!!!

[raccoon]

31. I was thinking the same thing--usually his predictions are wrong. nt

[Virginia Dare]

27. Keep dreaming monkey boy!..

or have another drink as the case may be.

Even Karl couldn't fix the last election, and it'll go much worse for you next time. You're a toxic waste dump, and the next GOOPY candidate won't want to be seen within several miles of you.

You will go down in history as the worst American President ever, bar NONE. Nixon will seem positively Washingtonian next to you.

[Barrett808]

34. Please! Chimps are lesser apes

And any chimp would be a better president...

[donkeyotay]

30. Challenge the meme that his job is to keep us safe.

It's a dangerous world, and an increasingly dangerous world thanks to the corruption and incompetence of the chimpass and the neocons. Nonetheless, no one can promise us we will be safe. We hope for and work for security, but we don't have a big daddy keeping us safe. The President's oath is slightly but importantly different:

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

That is what we've put our trust in, not one terribly flawed man.

[caseycoon]

32. Don't forget! He always lies. ALWAYS! n/t

[Orsino]

33. And the Republican president will be greeted with flowers...

...because the Democratic Party is, if you will, in its last throes. Might take six days, six weeks...I doubt six months.

[boricua79]

36. thankfully...that's one prediction that is easily disprovable

The polls are HEAVILY against Republicans, as are all other indicators of political thought in the nation.

What remains to be seen is which type of change the people want...establishmetn change (Hillary), or a different change (Obama, Edwards, etc)

[rpannier]

37. george DUH-bya makes another prediction

Like his tax cuts will help all Americans.

His economic package will create a bigger surplus

"We will probably win seats in 2006. I'm sure we won't lose any."

[truthisfreedom]

41. Hey, thanks, bush! You made that EXACT same prediction about the House and Senate in '06!

Thanks for guaranteeing we'll win the WH! YOU'RE ALWAYS WRONG ABOUT EVERYTHING, INCLUDING IRAQ-NAM!

[Gothmog]

44. Still using Rove's THE MATH

bush must be still using rove's The Math that worked so well in 2006

[FlyingSquirrel]

46. Again with the "protect America from harm" BULLSHIT.

We are being harmed from within. Who's protecting the FUCKING Constitution?

[LynnTheDem]

51. Poor dumb georgie still hasn't bothered to read his Constitutional duties.

"government's primary responsibility is to protect the American citizens from harm".

Uh, no.

[Zorra]

54. WaPo: Oct. 2006: "White House Upbeat About GOP Prospects"

Wrong again.

Michael Abramowitz
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, October 15, 2006; Page A04

Amid widespread panic in the Republican establishment about the coming midterm elections, there are two people whose confidence about GOP prospects strikes even their closest allies as almost inexplicably upbeat: President Bush and his top political adviser, Karl Rove.

Some Republicans on Capitol Hill are bracing for losses of 25 House seats or more. But party operatives say Rove is predicting that, at worst, Republicans will lose only 8 to 10 seats -- shy of the 15-seat threshold that would cede control to Democrats for the first time since the 1994 elections and probably hobble the balance of Bush's second term.

In the Senate, Rove and associates believe, a Democratic victory would require the opposition to "run the table," as one official put it, to pick up the necessary six seats -- a prospect the White House seems to regard as nearly inconceivable.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/14/AR2006101401051.html

Let's kick their fascist asses clear back to hell, compadres.

[sarcasmo]

55. Breaking News, Martial Law helps Republican's keep white house.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

56. "I believe ours is the party that understands the nature of the world in which we live...."

Truly he is on crack.

Edited: as opposed to those other worlds.

[gulliver]

59. Why don't our people say that? It's damned effective...

...and a lie for the GOP to say it. But Dems won't say it.

The proper response to this would be "The GOP has proven that the simply don't understand the nature of the world in which we live." It's true, and it would be very effective, IMO.

[MetaTrope]

57. "protect the American citizens from harm"

I'm sure 4,000 dead and 30,000 wounded American soldiers will thank the GOP for that.

[ProudDad]

60. Or the 50,000 dead from gun violence

Or the 400,000 dead from cigarettes

Or the millions of USAmerikan citizens suffering with poor or no housing, inadequate food and no health care.

Yeah, the f*cking pukes really protect USAmerikan citizens from "harm"...NOT! :puke:

[dipsydoodle]

61. In your wet dreams Georgie Boy

I do like that mugshot :rofl: