Why did Bush look down and study the podium each time

[nevergiveup]

before selecting the next reporter for a question. Is there a chart with different reporter's locations? Maybe a pronunciation guide for difficult economic terms such a deficit? Maybe a large clock? Perhaps a picture of Jesus or Carl Rove? What was on that podium? Any ideas?

[auntAgonist]

1. I thought that maybe the reporters were sitting

in a set order that he could look at .. a seating plan w/ names ?

[baldguy]

2. Listening to instructions

through his ear peice

[all.of.me]

7. puppeteering at its best!

[Zan_of_Texas]

3. previously, he's admitted during a press conf that

there's a list of who he is to call on.

The very first questioner Bush "recognized" -- he did so while looking at the podium -- didn't even look at the audience at all, but said the reporter's name.

[JimmyJazz]

4. I don't think that is unusual for a president to call on a pre-selected

list of reporters. I'm not excusing his horrid behavior mind you, but I think that is standard practice.

[Aristus]

5. *looks down* "hmm...okay, cool! Wolverine kicks ASS in this panel..."

and....

Next question........"


:+

[CanuckAmok]

6. a photo of the line of coke he is always promised if he can...

...get through one of his speeches without bursting into hysterical laughter.