Comments on: White House denies Bush misled spokesperson on CIA leak

By: John Starnes Tampa Florida

John Starnes Tampa Florida — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:46:53 +0000

"The President has not misled his spokespeople, nor would he"....but he had no problem misleading the UN and Congress and America's people first about WMDs, then the Saddam-9/11 link, now his new obsession, an IRAN-WMDs link. Why lead America with honorable pragmatic principles that make us safe and respected and prosperous when you can meet your own personal ego agenda as an UNelected President with habitual deceit and making others fall on their swords?

By: Chuck, Pittsburgh PA

Chuck, Pittsburgh PA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:10:12 +0000

someone asked why Plame is and issue??? Maybe because her husband wanted to tell the world that Iraq was not the threat that Bush needed them to be to justify a war. It shows that Bush purposely tried to mislead the public and look at the results. More Americans dead that 9/11! More Iraqi civilians dead than can be accurately counted! Muslim anti-American sentiments higher than ever in history! Highest oil prices in years! This is why Plame still matters!

By: Michael, Peachtree City, Ga

Michael, Peachtree City, Ga — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:30:38 +0000

Does anyone else enjoy the irony of the President's new spokesperson assuring us that Bush never deceives his spokespersons? How would she know? He is one himself.

By: Tom Mobile, AL

Tom Mobile, AL — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:39:16 +0000

And let’s not forget about the U.N. admitting to vastly overstating the number of AIDS cases worldwide. And yet we're supposed to trust them that "global warming" is a real threat. I, as a scientist, think this "scientific concensus" is absurd. Posted By J Houston, TX : November 21, 2007 10:32 am I didn't know that the UN was primarily a 'scientific' entity. Sounds to me like your discounting scientific consenses based on a faulty AIDS numbers from the UN. Newsflash, I don't think it's the UN that is the primary datasource for Global Warming. I guess I'm confused that a scientist such as yourself is citing faulty AIDS UN data to undermine Global Warming. In science, 'trust' is not quatitative so I find it strange and somewhat dubious that you would even use that terminology for the basis of your opinion. The UN's credibilty is not the issue, we know that they are about as credible as our government.

By: Matt, Houston, TX

Matt, Houston, TX — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:25:41 +0000

Why is Valerie Plame still an issue?

Seriously- the name of the person that divulged her name to Robert Novak is Richard Armitage. Not Rove, not Libby, not Cheney, not Bush- no matter how much the media salivated over the prospect of it being one of them. And Armitage wasn't charged with breaking any laws, remember?

McClellan seems bitter that he had to take the brunt of criticism for the President for so long. Whatever helps him sell his book, I guess.

Posted By DT, Wisconsin : November 20, 2007 8:42 pm

Why, DT? Because what they did was TREASON in a time of war. That is a capital offense, should be thoroughly investigated and those responsible punished. Being against the death penalty but very rpo-punishment, a nice long stint in Leavenworth would be just the thing for these traitors.

The fact that Armitage did not get charged shows the extent of the power this president abused to protect himself and all of his cronies. Besides, Armitage, being a very loyal Bushie was probably told that he should take the blame and they would protect him . . . wait a minute, he confessed he leaked her name but didn't get charged . . . hmm.

Let's see, should we still be thinking about an act of treason by the highest officials in public office or a BJ by an intern . . . hmm, decisions, decisions. DT, if they went after Bill for that BJ (maybe offensive to some but definitely not a capital offense), going after these guys for TREASON seems pretty reasonable to me.

As usual, someone who is sympathetic to the traitors attacks McClellan rather than addressing the issue. Typical right wingnut tactic, if you can't effectively dispute the issue, attack the messenger.

By: Sarah, Kansas City, MO

Sarah, Kansas City, MO — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:11:18 +0000

Is anyone really surprised by this?

By the way righty/tighty, it does not matter about the surge working, the real reason they were there was to give the government there time to get it together, which they have not. Are we going to stay until they do? And I would hardly say that they are getting comfortable with their democracy. Huh? Just like most of Bush's dillusional supporters to cloud over details. When the surge ends in the spring (we can't afford any extension) violence will probably start again. The fact is the invasion was based on a lie, no matter how much you want to gloss it over.

Stem cell research again showing your ignorance. If it had not been for embryonic research, the researchers would have never discovered they could do this. Another words, if embryonic stem cell research had been shut down from day one then we would not be where we are today.

By: J. Dean, Juno Beach, FLORIDA

J. Dean, Juno Beach, FLORIDA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:08:10 +0000

For the last seven years we have witnessed how pathological lliers, namely: disaster George Bush and sicko Dick Cheney transformed lying into a popular profession.
American families are dinintegrating.
Prison populations in America are exploding.
Cities and bridges are collapsing.
Citizen's homes are being repossessed.
Bank and financial institutions are going bankrupt.
Still disaster George Bush and sicko Dick Cheney are lying.
Gas prices are skyroketing.
Inflation is out of control.
America's Best GIs are dying.
War veterans are committing suicide.
Current administration's debts cannot be calculated.
Kids at schools cannot learn basic education.
Moral and Christian values of our religious leaders are disintegrating.
Our borders are being wide open to DPs and whoever wants to come to America.
Still pathological liers are lying.
Is this the legacy of Disaster George Bush ?
I am a Republican and I believe what Scott McClellan says.
A friendly advice to Stanzel: Shut your mounth now so that you will not regret later on.
That's the way is was when Disaster George Bush was President.
AMEN

By: Christopher, Madison, WI

Christopher, Madison, WI — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:33:15 +0000

Why is Valerie Plame still an issue?

McClellan seems bitter that he had to take the brunt of criticism for the President for so long. Whatever helps him sell his book, I guess.

And why would we believe Novak. Last time I checked he was a convicted felon from none other than the Nixon administration. Nice try. Please keep us abreast of developing old talking points from FauxNoise.

By: David Columbus, OH

David Columbus, OH — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:07:43 +0000

Presidential candidate Dennis K. sent a bill (?) to Congress to have Bush impeached but it failed. Why?! Congress is not working for America, because America wants these guys impeached and kicked out of Washington (literally).

By: Jim - Chicago

Jim - Chicago — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:01:13 +0000

Wouldn't be something if Cheney resigns and then says .. George made me do it!!

IMPEACH! IMPEACH! IMPEACH!

By: J Houston, TX

J Houston, TX — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:32:41 +0000

And let’s not forget about the U.N. admitting to vastly overstating the number of AIDS cases worldwide. And yet we're supposed to trust them that "global warming" is a real threat. I, as a scientist, think this "scientific concensus" is absurd.

By: John Starnes Tampa Florida

John Starnes Tampa Florida — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:15:35 +0000

McClellan is obviously yet another America-hating left wing whacko Liberal trying to smear this grand Cheney/Bush presidency. Next thing you know some Liberal wing nut who also resigned will claim that Bush and Cheney lied about WMDs in Iraq, or that Saddam was involved with Bin Laden and 9-11, or that they had Colin Powell give false evidence of those claims both to the UN and the American people, or that they made the EPA and NASA wster down climate change reports, or that...........

By: RIghtyTighty

RIghtyTighty — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:05:58 +0000

I use to love watching the "we hate Bush" crowd. But now, with Iraq beginning to feel comfortable in it's democracy, it’s almost sad to see them still committed to the wrong side of history. Bush is a war criminal!! ..because he ordered an illegal invasion and brought chaos upon the world. Except, the New York Times admitted today that the surge is working and life is returning to normality in Iraq. ABC, NBC, CBS and Newsweek have also been forced to make this same admission. Surprise, surprise, the disastrous war the dems have been crowing about is becoming a fine feather of Iraqi Freedom in Bush’s cap.

Oh, did you notice the scientists that figured out how to make embryonic stem cells from adult skin cells? Yeap, nullifing the need to kill test-tube babies. And let’s not forget about the U.N. admitting to vastly overstating the number of AIDS cases worldwide. I wonder what Bono will says about the U.N. lies?

Were these not all dem talking points against Bush? Heads up dems, Bush is not a war criminal. If you keep this up, you’ll lose the election and become nothing more than an entertaining case of dementia.

By: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:03:26 +0000

The things to think about are these:
Did McClellan really know then that he was misinforming the press and the country?

Why did McClellan come out with it now?

How did he come to the conclusion that he misinformed the country?

Should it really be that surprising that this administration screwed up and outed a covert agent?

Robert Novak should be convicted of revealing the name of a CIA agent. I don't care if the CIA agent is covert or open about working for the CIA; those names should not be released in any way. Robert Novak was wrong to release the name in any case!

By: Jack, Fort Myers, FL

Jack, Fort Myers, FL — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:58:07 +0000

Nobody wants to impeach a sitting President! Although, in my opinion THIS Presidents actions warrant worst suffering. Forget it! After Nixon and the aftermath (a la Ford and his pardon) it is a waste of time and money. Because Cheney would definitely give him a pardon! Better to let the people decide and kick his butt...and any other GOP butt out of the White House. The RNC "playbook" is used up. Even the dirty tricks are turned against them. Carl Rove is now rambling incoherently on the sidelines and the Bush Dynasty is over. The current contenders are grappling trying to hang on to an angry base of lunatics–while trying to reach out to reasonable Americans. It's over. Finally the War On America started by Newt Gingrich and his thugs-will be over soon. The only thing close to a Reagan out there is Arnold–and he cannot run (yet). And if he did...I may even vote for him. He would be a breath of fresh air to the current cadre seeking to lead the nation! He's done a pretty good job in California–and at least he is trustworthy.

By: demwit

demwit — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:38:54 +0000

Bush, once a puppet, has now become the mad genious puppet master. I wonder which is worse, Bush's deep evil laugh or Hillary's divergent cackle..

By: spinstopper

spinstopper — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:32:56 +0000

Who was convicted of leaking Valerie Plame's name to the media?

By: RAINIE FT MYERS, FL

RAINIE FT MYERS, FL — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:22:59 +0000

IMPEACHMENT IS THE ANSWER TO THIS MESS. ALL OF THEM NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.

By: trust? no way ny ny

trust? no way ny ny — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:15:44 +0000

would anybody in the U.S. believe that they in the administration would admit to any wrongdoing? come on people, after all the trash they have thrown to us, the citizens, of this once great country, look at their faces and you see the DEVIL.

By: Rodney Dallas TX

Rodney Dallas TX — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:51:16 +0000

Of course they'll deny it. The White House and Bush Administration has been lying to the America people for the last 7 years and unfortunately, still have a year to go. Congress needs to impeach this president and vice president and have an interim president take over until the elections. Bush and Cheney are no longer safe for this country.

By: Mike, Fox River Grove, IL

Mike, Fox River Grove, IL — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:47:44 +0000

“The President has not misled his spokespeople, nor would he,”

Right. And Bin Laden loves Kosher food.

By: Jack, Fort Myers, FL

Jack, Fort Myers, FL — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:14:01 +0000

Descrambler: "I am not a crook"!
Sound familiar?

By: AJ; Montpelier, VT

AJ; Montpelier, VT — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:59:31 +0000

This President lies so often, he probably doesnt even know he's doing it any more.

By: Independent in IA

Independent in IA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:46:04 +0000

Surely you can believe the White House spokesman, people....he would NEVER mislead the press or the public....and I have 10 acres of beachfront property in Kansas...

By: John Karsten, Virginia Beach, VA

John Karsten, Virginia Beach, VA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:41:51 +0000

I am not surprised. Nothing about Bush surprises me anymore. "he speak with forked tongue" hits the nail right on the head when it comes to Bush. I did vote for this boob, and I regret it. I will NEVER vote for any GOP candidates ever again. You guys do not care about our country, or at least the people in it. The GOP only cares about getting themselves rich and how many people they have to step on. They send aid to other countries and yet, right down the street we have kids and vets living on our streets, and Bush veto’s the SCHIP bill. The GOP is not for the little guy, which I am.

By: Rex, Toledo, Ohio

Rex, Toledo, Ohio — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:38:28 +0000

Looks like Scott McClellan might have a conscious after all.
Wait, I doubt that.....

By: Frank tulsa, ok

Frank tulsa, ok — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:19:38 +0000

Oh boy another one comes out of the closet and tells it like it is. Hurry up repubs, start getting the spin details of how he has been bi-polar for the last eight years, is just 'wanting to sell a book', or that something innocuous happened to him that he misunderstood and now has an axe to grind blah....blah..blah... He should have an axe to grind, these ruthless baffoons wouldn't spare their own children if it meant buying more time to reconfigure REALITY. How many more ex-aides and cabinet members need to come out and say these guys are corrupt, ruthless and inept in every capacity of their 'governance'? There's so many it's hard to keep track anymore. The only thing Bush et al are good at is utter stupidity. Say what you want about the Wilson/Plame case, but this is an epic screw-up. Hurry up Jerry, Brad, Ryan get your thinking caps on and talk about how great we have it in the land of straight talk and values.

By: Jack, Fort Myers, Florida

Jack, Fort Myers, Florida — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:17:47 +0000

Big suprise. Did any body expect: "OK, we concede, the President and VP lied to the nation". As with all GW and Cheney's other machinations the ones who will be sacrificed are the soldiers not the generals. I predict his legacy prove to be a deceitful, perhaps more so, than Nixons when everything we don't know but suspect is known.

By: Jim - Chicago

Jim - Chicago — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:00:32 +0000

I wonder if the White House will deny when this current WH spokesman writes a book that says he misled the public when he denied that the former WH spokesman's denial was in fact the truth?

Has anyone ever counted the number of times the White House has denied accusations against it from staffers who left? Hum, maybe these things are true??

Please impeach these guys. They deserve it.

By: Jose, Orlando, Florida

Jose, Orlando, Florida — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:47:05 +0000

What's the matter CNN, it's been twenty fours hours and still no comments posted, are you scare of this administration as well?

By: Curtis Walker, Grass Valley, CA

Curtis Walker, Grass Valley, CA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:38:32 +0000

Well, the Democrats are not going to impeach any of them for fear of getting someone appointed that sets them up for the White House in 08. And if any Republican does happen to win the election, I can bet you the world that each of them will pardon GWB and his pack of liers. Should be a question about the intent to pardon at the Republican debate but I am older and cannot make and send a video question.

By: mark wilkes barre pa

mark wilkes barre pa — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:02:40 +0000

what a loser of a story, this is old news that has run its course had its day has been investigated re investigated and no one can seem to get to the truth. the real truth here is some one has ANOTHER book to sell perfectly timed release of that book to hopefully sucker in people. Any one who hates or sitting president Already hate our president,, what can this book hope to achieve being released during election season. None of the players are running for office are they ? stop re hashing washed up stories and focus on whats important,, Lets talk about the possible end of the old school politics in this country if hillary tanks her presidential run. Now theres a story

By: JD Rugby ND

JD Rugby ND — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:21:38 +0000

Of course they are going to deny Bush misled McClellan. This administration does not concern itself about the truth. Pathological liars lie. Lies beget lies. They only tell US what they think we need to know. I would like to think that We the People are not as stupid as our government believes we are.

By: Ben Marble, M.D. Biloxi, Ms.

Ben Marble, M.D. Biloxi, Ms. — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:07:30 +0000

“The President has not misled his spokespeople, nor would he,” Stanzel said in a statement.

LOL...the president probably told Stanzel that and in doing so would also be misleading him...What a moron!
cya
Ben
PS Dick + Bush = Screwed so let's stop getting screwed...IMPEACH NOW!

By: alan St Louis MO

alan St Louis MO — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:55:05 +0000

White House denies Bush misled spokesperson on CIA leak

LOL that statement it self is missleding

2009 hurry up

By: Mark, Murray utah

Mark, Murray utah — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:12:00 +0000

Exactly how is that Bush and Cheney haven't been impeached yet?

To everyone no congress. GET A SPINE!

By: Steve, Portland, OR

Steve, Portland, OR — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:31:34 +0000

Big surprise to everyone I'm Sure.

By: The Edge, Macon, GA

The Edge, Macon, GA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:38:37 +0000

"'I didn't do it' he says as he throws up his hands, 'I was only robbing the register, I hope you understand'"..."Hurricane" by Bob Dylan

By: Ari; San Jose

Ari; San Jose — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:15:26 +0000

you expect bush to say yes I misled?!

By: doug, Laguna Beach

doug, Laguna Beach — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:06:02 +0000

A republican would lie? Oh my God!

By: Michael, Orlando, Florida

Michael, Orlando, Florida — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:59:24 +0000

Bush does not mislead his spokespeople, that is very true! Bush leads his spokespeople so that THEY can mislead the American people.

By: Jed in Texas

Jed in Texas — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:53:57 +0000

Thanks Scott,I knew when you left that having to lie for them every day was getting to you.I also know it couldnt have helped Tony Snows condition either, although I sometimes I think he enjoyed lying to tick the press off.There are alot of good people from Texas,just not enough of them are in the White House now and after this bunch of crooks we dont have much hope of getting the good ones in.

By: josh, akron, oh

josh, akron, oh — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:17:46 +0000

That's laughable...everyone who leaves office is spilling the beans...Where there's smoke there's fire; just how much mismanagement and corruption can one Presidential term contain?!

By: Jan, Evergreen, CO

Jan, Evergreen, CO — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:18:38 +0000

My oh my. Of course this White House and administration is totally, completely honest and above board. I have a bridge in Manhattan that I can sell you. Bush, Cheney, ETAL, reek with dishonesty and they all will rue the day when it all ends for them.

By: Ann, Canada

Ann, Canada — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:27:52 +0000

Once again, the strategy is to attack the messenger. First they use him to pass on false information and now they will try and say he is all wrong. I guess Scotty isn't a loyal enough Bushie to escape the attacks we will now hear thrown in is direction from all the republicans.

By: Lucinda, Albquerque, NM

Lucinda, Albquerque, NM — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:26:49 +0000

Hey Stanzel, seems to me that line has been flaunted by every WH spokesman that has been part of Dumbya's administration! How long did it take you to memorize it?

By: Sue in Michigan

Sue in Michigan — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:04:56 +0000

"the President has not mislead his spokespeople, nor would he." Right, and I have a nice piece of property in the 5th ward that I'd like to sell you if you believe ANY of Bush's "spokespeople" believe any of what they are told to tell the rest of us. PLEASE!

By: Raulin, Mechanicsville, VA

Raulin, Mechanicsville, VA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:03:23 +0000

W, misleading America, hard to believe.
Where are The WMD, Bin Laden,The Niger Uranium, The Kathrina help.
Please don't forget Mission Accomplished and Democratic Governmment in Iraq and Pakistan.

By: AT, new york, ny

AT, new york, ny — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:54:45 +0000

Of course, Bush did. The press secretary just repeated what he was told by Bush, Cheny, etc.

On the other hand, what can Bush say now, other than deny, deny and deny.

By: Michael, Houston, Tx

Michael, Houston, Tx — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:47:35 +0000

I guess I do not get it, what happened? I find myself wondering about this. McClellan was supposed to be one of the inner Bush circle and was a good friend of Bush. Maybe I misunderstood the relationship.

What changed to make him come out with these accusations now?