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Up2Late Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-21-06 04:24 PM
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Bush called the Congressional Democrats Cowards today at WH press conf.!
He didn't use those words, but that's basically what he said, when asked about Senator Feingold Censure proposal, and it's lack of support the other day.

I don't have the transcript, but here's the audio report from NPR It's at approx 3:10: <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5292476>

Bush Takes Questions on Iraq, Rumsfeld and Wiretapping


Listen to this story... by Don Gonyea

Morning Edition, March 21, 2006 · President Bush is denying claims that Iraq is in the grips of civil war, while admitting that there is public unease about the U.S. involvement there. Speaking at a White House news conference, the president warned of more tough fighting to come.
<http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5292476>

I think they are going to play the audio at approx 5:06pm ET on NPR's "All Things Considered," Here's that link: <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5293157>

Plus, you should hear the audio of the angry woman in Cleveland, who asked him about Kevin Phillips new book, "American Theocracy." Here's the link: <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5291835>

Bush Makes the Case for Progress in Iraq


Listen to this story... by Don Gonyea

Morning Edition, March 21, 2006 · President Bush says the stabilization of one Iraqi city, once run by insurgents loyal to al Qaeda, gives him confidence in the administration's strategy in Iraq. As the war opened its fourth year, the president took questions at a forum in Cleveland on Monday, urging people to look beyond the bloodshed to see the progress.

Here's the unedited audio and an interview with the Kevin Phillips: <http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=13>

Plus, here's the audio report of Cheney's visit to the "Spread Eagle" Tavern, where he spoke with a some of the few remaining clueless:

<http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5291838>

Cheney Visits GOP Loyalists in Ohio


Listen to this story... by David Greene

Morning Edition, March 21, 2006 · Vice President Dick Cheney was in Ohio on Monday raising money, and working to energize the party's base.
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-21-06 04:29 PM
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1. Well, let's se if he's right. If they say nothing, then * is right, for
the first time in his Presidency!

I actually never thought I'd ever agree with Shrub on anything, but if he thinks the Dems are...and have been...cowards, I think I'm going to have to pull a first and AGREE!!!!
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Up2Late Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-21-06 04:45 PM
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2. As the old saying goes, even a broken clock is right twice each day.
The reporter described it as * practically saying, "Go ahead, Make my day."

This will be interesting to watch develop.
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AndyTiedye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-21-06 04:55 PM
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3. What Have the Democrats Got to be Afraid Of?
Practically everything.




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Up2Late Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-21-06 05:08 PM
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4. Love the "Black Mail"
You left out the numerous "suicides" of * opponents.
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Generator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-21-06 05:12 PM
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5. Bullies are just dying to be beaten up
They are sadists, and frankly I think it's high time the Dems give Bush what he wants.
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Up2Late Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-21-06 09:26 PM
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6. Oh wait, Here's the Audio! I got confused and pointed to the wrong show...
It was actually on "Talk of the Nation" in thier discussion of Presidential Censure.

Here's the link:

A Short History of Presidential Censure


Listen to this story...(at link above)

Talk of the Nation, March 21, 2006 · A look at the political history of efforts to censure the president.

Guest:

H.W. Brands, Dickson Allen Anderson Centennial professor of history at the University of Texas

<http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5292748>
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