So...Bush can go to Virginia Tech but he couldn't be bothered to go to New Orleans...

[xultar]

I just wanna make sure that shit is

Crystal.

Fucking.

Clear.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

1. But New Orleans is SO FAR!

Virginia Tech is just a short helicopter ride from the White House. I mean, really, do you just expect our President to go all that way across the country because of a little bit of water?? :sarcasm:

[xultar]

4. He couldn't even be bothered to make a statement on NOLA until DAYS after...

But he was on VT...THAT FUCKING VERY DAY...

I just wanna make sure people know that. Know what I'm sayin.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

16. Xultar = Preacher, DU = Choir

Believe me, we're with ya. :-)

[xultar]

19. I know. I just needed to post it for the lurking freepers.

[Richard Steele]

28. And he was very busy- he had already RSVP'd to attend John Mccain's birthday party that week.

[wtmusic]

2. He's learning how to be political

Another 10-12 years, he'd make a pretty good politician (he'd still be a shitty president).

[Justyce]

3. I think that's why he *must* go to VA... I hardly

think it's because he gives a flying shit one way or the other about any of the people in NO or VA -- but he has to show he's compassionate since he blew it last time...

[xultar]

5. Fuck him. I don't give him an ounce of credit. He's goin cuz there ain't no negroes

there. People Care about VT...no one cared about the negroes in NOLA.

[Justyce]

12. To me,

everyone cared about NOLA except Bush & his people in power. I live in SE Texas (where Rita hit shortly after Katrina) and I know we had people from here lining up with their boats & supplies trying to get in to help out in NO but were turned away & not allowed in. Everyone around here was hysterical, frantically trying to help, & couldn't believe what was being allowed to happen to them. I think the majority of the country, and world for that matter, was outraged, black/white, rich/poor.... just not Bush's people.

[tavalon]

27. Yep

I lived in Austin at the time and there were so many folks trying to help and being foiled by the powers that be.

[lapfog_1]

6. his base is hurting, he shows up.

remember he went to Florida and handed out water to southern white people as well.

[Marnieworld]

7. Like Waterford!

Of course he'll just do a flyover right?

:sarcasm:

[katsy]

8. Don't forget Terry Schiavo,

Emergency flight.

:mad:

[liberal N proud]

9. NOLA was work - VT is a Photo-op

There was work that needed to be done in NOLA and decisions to be made. We all know bu$h is lousy at work and decisions. Besides, letting NOLA slip into the abyss was an opportunity to some urban renewal, washing out the poor and redeveloping as a playground for the wealthy.

VT is simply a photo-op for the grinning imbecile.

[oldtime dfl_er]

14. Yea, and he gets to ride in the helicopter!

Like a big boy!

http://www.cafepress.com/scarebaby/2321944

[badgerpup]

10. I get a vague impression that he's not really welcome there, for some reason.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x675592

Even if he wasn't trying for another photo op, you'd think SOMEBODY on his staff might have a clue that the security measures he travels with are just gonna shut things down and fuck up everything logistics wise.
Plus the fact that anybody who dislikes or disagrees with Bush won't be allowed at the service...that seems to be the SOP.

[MiniMe]

11. He went to New Orleans many times for photo ops...

just after it happened. He even flew over New Orleans and looked out the window. For *, New Orleans is old news now. No new photo ops. But VT is the perfect place to go and support the 2nd amendment.

[wicket]

13. It took him 5 days to get to NOLA

Where over 3000 people perished.

[AnnInLa]

15. It is clear to Louisiana, believe me.

Maybe he'll serenade VT with his guitar?

[skippysmom]

17. Couldn't possibly interrupt his vacation...

...but this way he's blowing off work instead!

[lonestarnot]

18. He's just going to clog traffic, nothing more.

:puke:

[madokie]

20. fuch him and the horse he rode in on,

forgot he is afraid of horses so its jeffy boy I guess

[bling bling]

21. Wow. Thank you for pointing that out.

It's a very good point.

[bdamomma]

22. remember how he called New Orleans "this part of the world"

he has no credibility no more, he is just souless and shows no remorse, his arrogance and ignorance hopefully will swallow up his insides.

[blueworld]

23. It's the post-Katrina disapproval ratings

Roaches scurry when they worry.  Thanks for posting a most
excellent point.

[Bluebear]

24. Rosie just said the SAME THING on the view. nt

[donsu]

25. that's the first thing I thought too after hearing smirk had phoned

the university even before the final death count.

it took him days to care about New Orleans.

is the univ. run by neo cons? does the neo cons make money off the univ. what is the connection that made smirk jump on the phone?

[The Count]

26. because "them" people never vote for him - and Bolton said he only owes HIS

voters - that's why we have elections! See? :sarcasm:

[rateyes]

29. Hell, he couldn't get off his ass on 9.11...

for 20 freaking minutes.

He.is.beyond.worthless.

[Decruiter]

30. Photo Op on behalf of his base. Give the chimp a break. He's got

to appear to be doing something, right?

lots and just lots of

:nuke: and :sarcasm:

[waiting for hope]

31. New Orleans doesn't

have "his" kind of people. Asshat.

[AspenRose]

32. He was also silent at Red Lake

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x677747

So there's solidarity with your American Indian brothers and sisters....

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

33. He's a Medicine Man after all, the Shaman in Chief

As the Healer in Chief, the nation's Medicine Man follows is own rhythms and lives halfway in the spirit world. He goes where his dream quest takes him, sprinkling magic pretzel dust along the way to purify his journeys into the other world.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

34. guess he hadn't planned on Katrina

[Horse with no Name]

35. Why do you keep insinuating that anyone but the shooter planned

these killings?
I don't believe anyone has insinuated that except you?
Do you have a link or an idea you would like to share?:eyes:

[Rosa Luxemburg]

36. when something like this happens

one has to keep an open mind. How can people be so sure that this wasn't an act of terrorism against America?