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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:04 PM Original message |
New GOP Talking Point: Bush is Actually SMART (Behind Closed Doors) ----> |
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Maggie_May (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
1. OMG |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:21 PM Response to Reply #1 |
21. he can't be retrieved from oblivion. it amuses me that they can't get |
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cantstandbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:17 AM Response to Reply #21 |
74. Bush::Presidency what Meirs::SCOTUS-- Unqualified!! |
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Metta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
2. They protest too much. What they defend against they are. |
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Dances with Cats (545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
3. This calls to mind an old, crude saying.... |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yep...he's a fucking genius ! |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:11 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. ooooh - you must be an INSIDER |
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triguy46 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 08:44 AM Response to Reply #7 |
67. Yep, ya gotta get behind closed doors... |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
5. Yeah sure |
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Dances with Cats (545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:14 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. and my ass is |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
6. Wouldn't you just love to have people say that about you? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
8. Yeah, he's tall, too--pay no attention to the lifts in his shoes |
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asjr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:16 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Oh please God, give us a Democratic House. Turn the |
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Cocoa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:12 PM Response to Original message |
9. Shorter David Brooks |
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EVDebs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 08:41 PM Response to Reply #9 |
103. Self-determination and '14 Enduring Bases' are mutually exclusive |
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gristy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:13 PM Original message |
Two examples could be a coincidence. |
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peekaloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
10. John Dean said the same thing in 'Worse Than Watergate'. |
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PatrioticLeftie (909 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
11. Oh, so we were misunderestimating him all along! |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
13. So, he's not REALLY an idiot. He just plays one on TV... |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. lol |
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FormerRepublican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
14. Only a moron needs to have handlers out talking up his intelligence. |
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spindrifter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
16. Has anyone ever found out |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:05 PM Response to Reply #16 |
35. Can he work a Lagrangian constraint problem |
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kskiska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:35 PM Response to Reply #16 |
100. Junior at Harvard studying for his MBA |
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justgamma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
17. He's such a phony! |
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Democrats_win (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
18. So we finally have a choice: he's an idiot or a phoney. Great. |
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Wordie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:36 PM Response to Reply #18 |
88. Excellent point. If he is smart, the question becomes why has he acted so |
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jimshoes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
20. Like this... |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:22 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. See, if he were on the OTHER side of the door, he would not look so stupid |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:11 AM Response to Reply #20 |
72. LMAO! |
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tlsmith1963 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
23. Oh, Give Me a Break! |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
24. Uh, did anyone actually WATCH the debates? |
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sellitman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:37 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Yeah and * was really "wired" into the debate!!!! |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:48 PM Response to Reply #24 |
91. I'm a terrible public speaker |
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sellitman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
25. "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain." |
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rooboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
26. Let's see... he's been outwitted by a pretzel and a segway... n/t |
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nicknameless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 11:07 PM Response to Reply #26 |
49. And a door ... and his bike... n/t |
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Protagoras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
28. He's not an idiot, he just plays one on TV? |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
29. Yea, I remember that episode of SNL in the 80's |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 11:42 AM Response to Reply #29 |
83. that was hilarious |
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Pirate Smile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
30. She was on Tweety's show today. Andrew Sullivan came back and |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:02 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. Oh thank you it was Tweety - I hope there's time to edit |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:15 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. I'm surprised to hear even that. eom |
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Justitia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:16 PM Response to Reply #30 |
86. I could not believe how hard she was pushing that joke!!! |
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C_U_L8R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 08:59 PM Response to Original message |
31. They're trying to make chicken salad... |
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Jacobin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
32. Its a carefully hidden secret!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Spinzonner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
34. Whatever his intelligence |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
37. Pleased to be #5 REC This. THEY ARE DESPERATE!!! |
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bleever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 11:20 PM Response to Reply #37 |
51. Next they'll tell us he has a third testicle. |
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randomelement (92 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
38. That picture of him is priceless - "Hey look everybody - I'm flying!!" |
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Cassandra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
39. How smart would he be if... |
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Olney Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
40. Actions speak louder than words (even when spoken in mangled English). |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
41. ok he is smart, then he is REALLY responsible for ALL the fuck ups |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
42. Then why the deception? Is he just a big phony? A pathological liar? |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
43. Bush himself admitted that he does not read the paper. In fact- |
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kster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
44. * thinks it's smart to act stupid in front of camera's????? |
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philly_bob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
45. Bush is not dumb. Just not curious, not critical, not serious. |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:12 PM Response to Reply #45 |
95. sorry |
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against all enemies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
46. The Republicans are redefining "smart". Now being really stupid |
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Swede (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
47. Well he sure does play dumb real good. |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:21 AM Response to Reply #47 |
59. OMG! |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 10:50 PM Response to Original message |
48. That's not the impression Paul O'Neil got when sitting in on meetings |
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bleever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-04-05 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
50. I BELIEVE |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
52. Ya, just ask Harriet Meyers. |
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Virginian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
53. Sometimes he reminds me of Tommy Smothers |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
54. Oh I'm sure |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 01:40 AM Response to Original message |
55. Uh-huh...and pigs... |
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Festivito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 01:46 AM Response to Original message |
56. I think his IQ is about 105, but says nothing about knowledge&wisdom. |
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LunaC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:05 AM Response to Original message |
57. And I've got prime real estate in New Orleans to sell 'ya... |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:20 AM Response to Reply #57 |
58. now now, he has a soul BUT............. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:45 AM Response to Original message |
60. HAHAHAHA!!!!! |
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AgadorSparticus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:57 AM Response to Original message |
61. ROFL!! they have to TELL you he's smart...but he can never PROVE it |
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CJCRANE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 07:27 AM Response to Original message |
62. Repubs need Peter Jackson |
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NoPasaran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
63. In private, the Iraq War was a huge success and Katrina was |
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chefgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
64. Yep, sharp as a marble, that one |
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Liberal In Texas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 08:09 AM Response to Original message |
65. I'm surprised they didn't add the Dems aren't as SMART in private as they |
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leesa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 08:20 AM Response to Original message |
66. Good. This is fine. Then when he is on trial, he can't use the Reagan |
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Einstein99 (171 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
68. Smart or not, Bush is a sociopath. |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 01:04 PM Response to Reply #68 |
92. Touche` (n/t) |
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chat_noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
69. anybody remember the sovereignity video? |
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Boredtodeath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:06 AM Response to Original message |
70. Aha! The result of "Mommy to the Rescue" |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
71. A long time ago, I dated a guy who golfed with Dan Quayle |
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(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
73. You can't hide being smart, and he can't hide being dumb n/t |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:21 AM Response to Original message |
75. You mean...like that "SNL skit with Phil Hartman as Reagan? |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
76. I've heard that Bush is smart, but acts dumb to appeal to the common man |
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long_green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
77. Smart people show off |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:17 PM Response to Reply #77 |
97. exactly |
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newportdadde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
78. Its hard not to judge him by how he speaks in public. |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:45 AM Response to Reply #78 |
81. When he was running for governor, I thought he was a half-bright frat boy |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
79. Ladies and Gentlemen: |
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Malikshah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
80. Like the old SNL skit of Reagan being Mr. Johnny on the Spot?? |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
82. Yeah well my DOG demonstrates a lot of political savvy in private as well |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
84. I am smart! I am smart! S-M-R-T! I mean S-M-A- *R*- T! |
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Einstein99 (171 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
85. Bush is about as smart as a dildo with... |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
87. Only Idiots Like David Brooks Would Think Silverspoon Was Smart |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
89. well, there is a perfectly valid reason for that |
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MsAnthropy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
90. Those pukes are SUCH comedians! |
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sojourner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
93. the results of perpetual spin -- eventually you get so dizzy you can't see |
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woo me with science (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
94. This is just funny. |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
96. I'd believe it about Reagan before I would Bush |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:24 PM Response to Original message |
98. well, a chicken can learn to play tic-tac-toe |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
99. TRANSCRIPT OF BUMILLER's REMARKS > |
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kskiska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
101. Paul O'Neill begged to differ |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
102. LINK to DAVID BROOKS column - worth reading for the spin > |
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craychek (173 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
104. Wow |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-05-05 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
105. They didn't have to say |
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