Comments on: Bush gives purse, gets biking gear for Christmas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Raymond, El Paso TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-202426 Raymond, El Paso TX Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:16:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-202426 Tony Almeda, Los Angeles, CA ~ Putting your issues aside, educate me then. What do the top 5% pay in taxes relative to income? For that matter since you have the numbers to back you up, what does the curve look like when you factor costs for basic necessities relative to income from top to bottom? BTW, I'm sure you would bring a smile to Leona "only poor people pay taxes" Helmsley's face, how much are you leaving your dog? Tony Almeda, Los Angeles, CA ~ Putting your issues aside, educate me then. What do the top 5% pay in taxes relative to income? For that matter since you have the numbers to back you up, what does the curve look like when you factor costs for basic necessities relative to income from top to bottom?

BTW, I'm sure you would bring a smile to Leona "only poor people pay taxes" Helmsley's face, how much are you leaving your dog?

]]> By: Fred Jax,FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200988 Fred Jax,FL Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:44:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200988 Dave, The US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence was provided the same information, as were countries such as Britain, Spain, and the 30+ other countries involved. These countries also have their own intelligence gathering agencies, all indicating the same thing - a WMD program. In fact, some intelligence from foreign countries STILL insist that WMD is somewhere in Iraq or simply moved to neighboring countries just waiting to be found. And to say that not enough time was given to the weapons inspectors is just insane....unless of course 12 years of failed inspections and complete defiance of every United Nations resolution passed (I believe at least 18 of them) since the first Gulf War was still not enough. The justification was certainly there... my point is that there are far, far more agencies/committees AND countries involved in the decision to go to war - this was not just the whim of a single man who has somehow become the whipping post for everything wrong in the world today. And once again, all this blind hatred documented online for a story about the President's Christmas is absolutely mind boggling. Dave,
The US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence was provided the same information, as were countries such as Britain, Spain, and the 30+ other countries involved. These countries also have their own intelligence gathering agencies, all indicating the same thing – a WMD program. In fact, some intelligence from foreign countries STILL insist that WMD is somewhere in Iraq or simply moved to neighboring countries just waiting to be found. And to say that not enough time was given to the weapons inspectors is just insane....unless of course 12 years of failed inspections and complete defiance of every United Nations resolution passed (I believe at least 18 of them) since the first Gulf War was still not enough. The justification was certainly there... my point is that there are far, far more agencies/committees AND countries involved in the decision to go to war – this was not just the whim of a single man who has somehow become the whipping post for everything wrong in the world today. And once again, all this blind hatred documented online for a story about the President's Christmas is absolutely mind boggling.

]]> By: Fred Jax,Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200528 Fred Jax,Fl Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:52:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200528 CNN Comment Policy: CNN encourages you to add a comment to this discussion. You may not post any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. More than half of these Bush bashing liberal freaks that post here directly violate this policy. Calling the President of the United States a murderer, a war criminal, and comparing him to people like Hitler with no evidence other than shear blind hatred, stupidity and ignorance (and of course their moveon.org bible which incorporates all three) is not only dangerous, but directly violates CNN policy and could be considered illegal as defamation of character. Why is this policy not enforced here? Oh and by the way, this was supposed to be just a simple Christmas story. CNN Comment Policy: CNN encourages you to add a comment to this discussion. You may not post any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law.

More than half of these Bush bashing liberal freaks that post here directly violate this policy. Calling the President of the United States a murderer, a war criminal, and comparing him to people like Hitler with no evidence other than shear blind hatred, stupidity and ignorance (and of course their moveon.org bible which incorporates all three) is not only dangerous, but directly violates CNN policy and could be considered illegal as defamation of character. Why is this policy not enforced here? Oh and by the way, this was supposed to be just a simple Christmas story.

]]> By: G http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200346 G Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:31:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200346 BRAD, NEWARK, DE.....HAS THE RIGHT IDEA PRESS BOYCOTT... WHAT BETTER WAY TO TELL THE COWBOY TO GET OFF THE BULL***. NOBODY SHOWS... BEAUTIFUL. BRAD, NEWARK, DE.....HAS THE RIGHT IDEA
PRESS BOYCOTT... WHAT BETTER WAY TO
TELL THE COWBOY TO GET OFF THE BULL***.
NOBODY SHOWS... BEAUTIFUL.

]]> By: Patrick, Denver Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200313 Patrick, Denver Colorado Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:13:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200313 I would like to thank Bush for STARTING the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. You removed the Taliban and Saddaam Hussien's regimes from this world and the people of those countries and the rest of the world will eventually see what a true service this was to the world. My roommate is an Iraqi Kurd whose family escaped Iraq along time ago. I asked him what he thought of the war and he was 100% in support of it. He told me the truth about Iraq, what people had to endure, and the good that we are doing there. No other president has had the courage to take the hits that he has to do the right thing and get rid of these regimes. War is never without cost and we are dealing with our share of lost heroes but in the end the world will be a better place for it. Thank you Bush for having the courage to free millions! I would like to thank Bush for STARTING the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. You removed the Taliban and Saddaam Hussien's regimes from this world and the people of those countries and the rest of the world will eventually see what a true service this was to the world. My roommate is an Iraqi Kurd whose family escaped Iraq along time ago. I asked him what he thought of the war and he was 100% in support of it. He told me the truth about Iraq, what people had to endure, and the good that we are doing there. No other president has had the courage to take the hits that he has to do the right thing and get rid of these regimes. War is never without cost and we are dealing with our share of lost heroes but in the end the world will be a better place for it. Thank you Bush for having the courage to free millions!

]]> By: Ajay Jain, Garland, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200283 Ajay Jain, Garland, TX Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:37:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200283 Bush Jr. is a spoiled rich kid–who was born again and somehow became President, in spite of the fact he is inarticulate, uncharismatic, and a foreign/economic policy blunderer. His legacy as Presidential role model will be the example to avoid. Bush Jr. is a spoiled rich kid–who was born again
and somehow became President, in spite of the fact he is inarticulate, uncharismatic, and a foreign/economic policy
blunderer. His legacy as Presidential role model will be the example to avoid.

]]> By: Tony Almeda, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200276 Tony Almeda, Los Angeles, CA Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:29:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200276 The idiot Raymond from El Paso seems to prefer to take whatever the billionaire liberal Warren Buffet SAYS as gospel; I'm sure that Raymond also idolizes Soros. But the FACT remain that the rich do pay MORE of the tax burden now than ever. Here are the statistics (WSJ): Top 1% (nationwide share): Income Share: 14%(1990); 21%(2005) Tax Share: 25% (1990); 39% (2005) Top 5% (nationwide share): Income Share: 27%(1990); 36%(2005) Tax Share: 44% (1990); 60% (2005) That's right, the remaining 95% of all taxpayers pay only 40% of the total tax bill (versus 56% in 1990)! Yes, we have really botched things up such that 95% of voting taxpayers would benefit (in the short term, anyway) by having the top 5% pay more and more and more taxes, while voting themselves more and more and more freebie entitlements. Hurray - free money!!! And anything that anyone tries to do to correct this devastating trend is demonized as "tax cuts for the wealthy". "Tax cuts for the wealthy" are absolutely in order (since they are the ones paying almost all of the taxes), even if I am not one of them. I do want to be one some day, but idiots like Raymond prefer to stack the deck against me and everyone else who wants to climb the ladder, while killing the golden goose in the process. Fidel would be so proud of you. The idiot Raymond from El Paso seems to prefer to take whatever the billionaire liberal Warren Buffet SAYS as gospel; I'm sure that Raymond also idolizes Soros. But the FACT remain that the rich do pay MORE of the tax burden now than ever. Here are the statistics (WSJ):

Top 1% (nationwide share):
Income Share: 14%(1990); 21%(2005)
Tax Share: 25% (1990); 39% (2005)

Top 5% (nationwide share):
Income Share: 27%(1990); 36%(2005)
Tax Share: 44% (1990); 60% (2005)

That's right, the remaining 95% of all taxpayers pay only 40% of the total tax bill (versus 56% in 1990)!

Yes, we have really botched things up such that 95% of voting taxpayers would benefit (in the short term, anyway) by having the top 5% pay more and more and more taxes, while voting themselves more and more and more freebie entitlements. Hurray – free money!!! And anything that anyone tries to do to correct this devastating trend is demonized as "tax cuts for the wealthy".

"Tax cuts for the wealthy" are absolutely in order (since they are the ones paying almost all of the taxes), even if I am not one of them. I do want to be one some day, but idiots like Raymond prefer to stack the deck against me and everyone else who wants to climb the ladder, while killing the golden goose in the process.

Fidel would be so proud of you.

]]> By: delicado, Spring Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200247 delicado, Spring Tx Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:04:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200247 The attack on 9/11 was forwarned, but it was disregarded and Cheney had the FAA on maneuvers during this time so no protection was there. But from the info I've been seeing, it may have been an inside job. Buildings that fall inward (imploded) are usually taken down by C-4 planted in various parts of the bldg. Then the 3rd bldg that went down was NOT hit by an airplane. So Cheney took away some of our safeguards, and the twin towers were demolished, while Bush read about a little goat, ignoring the report that was whispered to him about the "attack". The attack on 9/11 was forwarned, but it was disregarded and Cheney had the FAA on maneuvers during this time so no protection was there. But from the info I've been seeing, it may have been an inside job. Buildings that fall inward (imploded) are usually taken down by C-4 planted in various parts of the bldg. Then the 3rd bldg that went down was NOT hit by an airplane. So Cheney took away some of our safeguards, and the twin towers were demolished, while Bush read about a little goat, ignoring the report that was whispered to him about the "attack".

]]> By: b http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200184 b Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:05:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-200184 Perhaps the "Connecticut Cowboy" can explain to the families of the Iraq troops what the war was about and why their relatives are dying so he and his ilk can "hang-out" at Camp David and celebrate the meteoric rise to fame of Halliburton?!?!?! Perhaps the "Connecticut Cowboy" can explain to the families of the Iraq troops what the war was about and why their relatives are dying so he and his ilk can "hang-out" at Camp David and celebrate the meteoric rise to fame of Halliburton?!?!?!

]]> By: felix random austin texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199964 felix random austin texas Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:47:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199964 respect is earned along with disgust, between clinton and george 2 where do you find any room for respect. i recomend changing the presidential seal by adding a toilet lid. for honesty respect is earned along with disgust, between clinton and george 2 where do you find any room for respect. i recomend changing the presidential seal by adding a toilet lid. for honesty

]]> By: Terry, El Paso, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199795 Terry, El Paso, TX Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:10:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199795 "Terry from El Paso..You didn't say, but is Bush being fairly labled as a coward for getting out of the war? You just admitted that everyone of 'your' generation was trying to do the same thing." - Theo, Manorville, NY "My" generation is the group of men who were eligible for the draft during the Johnson and Nixon administrations. Personally, I was frightened at the thought of being sent into combat and I was worried that I would bolt and run. Surely many other 20 year old boys felt the same way. "Cowardice" is a strong word and it should not be used by those who have not personally been in combat. Therefore I would never use it. If I had been ordered into Viet Nam and then into combat, my plan was to keep low and run fast for one year. We'll never know now how that would have turned out. I do not think you can judge a man's character today by whether he volunteered for action in Viet Nam way back when. A lot of gung-ho guys volunteered and came back nuts or dead. Some of them, like McCain, came back heroes. "Terry from El Paso..You didn't say, but is Bush being fairly labled as a coward for getting out of the war? You just admitted that everyone of 'your' generation was trying to do the same thing." – Theo, Manorville, NY

"My" generation is the group of men who were eligible for the draft during the Johnson and Nixon administrations. Personally, I was frightened at the thought of being sent into combat and I was worried that I would bolt and run. Surely many other 20 year old boys felt the same way. "Cowardice" is a strong word and it should not be used by those who have not personally been in combat. Therefore I would never use it.

If I had been ordered into Viet Nam and then into combat, my plan was to keep low and run fast for one year. We'll never know now how that would have turned out.

I do not think you can judge a man's character today by whether he volunteered for action in Viet Nam way back when. A lot of gung-ho guys volunteered and came back nuts or dead. Some of them, like McCain, came back heroes.

]]> By: Dave in Delaware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199783 Dave in Delaware Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:06:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199783 "CONGRESS APPROVED THIS WAR BASED ON THE SAME EXACT INTELLIGENCE THE PRESIDENT WAS PROVIDED! Posted By Fred Jax,FL : December 26, 2007 2:15 pm" Congress was NOT given the same detailed information the pResident was given. Look it up. And the vote was on the authorization to use force if Saddam did not allow the completion of weapons inspections. Bush pulled the inspectors out about two weeks before they were done. This is no secret, it's a fact. Having said that, I still have contempt for the Congress that voted to give Bush the authority, which they surely should have known he would abuse. "CONGRESS APPROVED THIS WAR BASED ON THE SAME EXACT INTELLIGENCE THE PRESIDENT WAS PROVIDED!

Posted By Fred Jax,FL : December 26, 2007 2:15 pm"

Congress was NOT given the same detailed information the pResident was given. Look it up. And the vote was on the authorization to use force if Saddam did not allow the completion of weapons inspections. Bush pulled the inspectors out about two weeks before they were done. This is no secret, it's a fact.

Having said that, I still have contempt for the Congress that voted to give Bush the authority, which they surely should have known he would abuse.

]]> By: Ajay Jain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199695 Ajay Jain Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:23:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199695 Yes Dubya can call this Congress session ending: "ending on a high note," because he got 70 Billion after asking for 200 Billion for the Iraq/Afghanistan war effort. The Democratic Congress is giving Dubya enough rope so he may hang himself in the end. $555 Billion Spending bill for Bush to secure $70 Billion for Iraq. Poor Dubya calls this "ending on a high note,"!! Republicans BEWARE you are getting what you are asking for a spend, spend, spend BILL. Come 2008 you will have to answer the electorate about your fiscal conservatism! Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ Yes Dubya can call this Congress session ending:

"ending on a high note,"

because he got 70 Billion after asking for 200 Billion for the Iraq/Afghanistan war effort.

The Democratic Congress is giving Dubya enough rope so he may hang himself in the end.

$555 Billion Spending bill for Bush to secure $70 Billion for Iraq.
Poor Dubya calls this "ending on a high note,"!!

Republicans BEWARE you are getting what you are asking for a spend, spend, spend BILL. Come 2008 you will have to answer the electorate about your fiscal conservatism!

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/

]]> By: Ajay Jain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199691 Ajay Jain Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:20:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199691 Bush Advising next President Hillary Clinton, 44: Dubya, 43 is advising Hillary, 44 on his terms of support! A history lesson: How did he become 43? First rigging the Supreme Court in 2000 then rigging OHIO in 2004!! This idiot has the audacity to ADVISE!! Was that a response to a question or just plain unsolicited advice? The history books will record in posterity how Bush cheated Al Gore in 2000 and then cheated War decorated Kerry through SWIFT BOATING!! SWIFT BOATING is a dictionary "verb" now for posterity to record the Dubya "victory' of 2004. In spite of his cheating record Bush has the audacity to preach the "... way forward...". Does he mean the IRAQ War because he does not believe in polls and focus groups. Maybe he will believe in HISTORIANS when they write his obituaries 50 years from now in 2057 AD!!! Thank you Mr. "President" for your sound advice! But no thanks. The CLINTONS are coming in 2009! Bush Sr, 41 does not want to go on a tour so be it. Bill, 42 just was being polite. Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ Bush Advising next President Hillary Clinton, 44:

Dubya, 43 is advising Hillary, 44 on his terms of support!

A history lesson: How did he become 43? First rigging the Supreme Court in 2000 then rigging OHIO in 2004!!

This idiot has the audacity to ADVISE!!
Was that a response to a question or just plain unsolicited advice?

The history books will record in posterity how Bush cheated Al Gore in 2000 and then cheated War decorated Kerry through SWIFT BOATING!! SWIFT BOATING is a dictionary "verb" now for posterity to record the Dubya "victory' of 2004.

In spite of his cheating record Bush has the audacity to preach the "... way forward...". Does he mean the IRAQ War because he does not believe in polls and focus groups.

Maybe he will believe in HISTORIANS when they write his obituaries 50 years from now in 2057 AD!!! Thank you Mr. "President" for your sound advice! But no thanks.

The CLINTONS are coming in 2009! Bush Sr, 41 does not want to go on a tour so be it. Bill, 42 just was being polite.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/

]]> By: Ajay Jain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199684 Ajay Jain Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:16:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199684 Bush on Foreign Policy: Bush had the greatness to not only dream up a State of the Union address like "AXIS-OF-EVIL" speech but he dared deliver it because it suited his neo-con ideas of winning in IRAQ and rebuilding IRAQ with "IRAQ Oil money". Where was Dr Rice then? Where is Dr Rice now. Salvaging what is left of the Middle East. Trying to BUILD any semblance of BUSH foreign policy legacy!!! We are sitting on a powder keg of dynamite called BUSH who has the audacity to utter phrases like "World War III...,", a sitting President of the USA!!!! Surely Putin has to make the TIME cover for 2007!!! Time editor's are smart. Because a lot depends on Putin now!!!! Has BUSH not done enough already!! Is he going to give us a World War III by attacking Iran like he did Iraq? Thank God for the CIA NIE report. Cheney "can not now OUT" all the agents of the 16 Intelligence communities that go into making the NIE report!!!! May GOD save our nation and the world till January 2009. We NEED the CLINTONS in the White House to put our country and the world back in order. Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ Bush on Foreign Policy:

Bush had the greatness to not only dream up a State of the Union address like "AXIS-OF-EVIL" speech but he dared deliver it because it suited his neo-con ideas of winning in IRAQ and rebuilding IRAQ with "IRAQ Oil money".

Where was Dr Rice then? Where is Dr Rice now. Salvaging what is left of the Middle East. Trying to BUILD any semblance of BUSH foreign policy legacy!!!

We are sitting on a powder keg of dynamite called BUSH who has the audacity to utter phrases like "World War III...,", a sitting President of the USA!!!!

Surely Putin has to make the TIME cover for 2007!!! Time editor's are smart. Because a lot depends on Putin now!!!!

Has BUSH not done enough already!! Is he going to give us a World War III by attacking Iran like he did Iraq? Thank God for the CIA NIE report. Cheney "can not now OUT" all the agents of the 16 Intelligence communities that go into making the NIE report!!!!

May GOD save our nation and the world till January 2009.

We NEED the CLINTONS in the White House to put our country and the world back in order.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/

]]> By: Ajay Jain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199675 Ajay Jain Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:12:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199675 About 41 Bush Sr.'s trip around world: At least Dubya has the "intelligence" to concede that Hillary will be President in 2009. Why would she call upon 41, Dubya's father to repair the damage done by 43, Bush himself? Its beyond comprehension! 42, Bill Clinton must have been smoking something when he made that COMMENT of world tour! Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ About 41 Bush Sr.'s trip around world:
At least Dubya has the "intelligence" to concede that Hillary will be President in 2009.

Why would she call upon 41, Dubya's father to repair the damage done by 43, Bush himself? Its beyond comprehension!

42, Bill Clinton must have been smoking something when he made that COMMENT of world tour!

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/

]]> By: Julie, San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199667 Julie, San Antonio, TX Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:08:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199667 I'm always puzzled when people claim that President Bush is not from Texas, since he was reared in Midland and Houston from the age of two. Except for going away to school, and working out of state on two political campaigns, Bush has lived his entire life in Texas. What a silly thing to be so exercised about. I hope I never become as deranged about any American politician as so many commenters here are. I'm always puzzled when people claim that President Bush is not from Texas, since he was reared in Midland and Houston from the age of two. Except for going away to school, and working out of state on two political campaigns, Bush has lived his entire life in Texas.

What a silly thing to be so exercised about. I hope I never become as deranged about any American politician as so many commenters here are.

]]> By: Chris Williamsport, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199614 Chris Williamsport, PA Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:46:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199614 "Whether you approve of our President's decisions or not, he's still our President and as all Presidents, they deserve our respect." About as much as John Wayne Gacy. Bush has actually murdered far more. Bush has seemingly done everything in his power to destroy the American way of life. If there were any justice (and I mean ANY justice) he would have spent xmas in shackles. "Whether you approve of our President's decisions or not, he's still our President and as all Presidents, they deserve our respect."

About as much as John Wayne Gacy. Bush has actually murdered far more. Bush has seemingly done everything in his power to destroy the American way of life.

If there were any justice (and I mean ANY justice) he would have spent xmas in shackles.

]]> By: Mabel, Tampa, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199569 Mabel, Tampa, FL Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:22:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199569 Bush should have been serving meals to the homeless and poor, whose numbers have vastly increased under his watch. Bush should have been serving meals to the homeless and poor, whose numbers have vastly increased under his watch.

]]> By: Ted, Riverhead, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199506 Ted, Riverhead, NY Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:51:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199506 "Senator Clinton - like the rest of congress - was lied to by Bush and Cheney and others in the Administration." *************** To Ge of NY: Yes, I'm sure Bush and Cheney held a gun to everyone's head and told them how to vote. They had a chance to look at the data too, so what is your excuse for that one? Either they knew better and voted Yes anyway, or they didn't check the intelligence out. (like other countries as well??) Why aren't you advocating having all the Yes voters in Congress impeached? Actually I give kudos to Hillary, who I can tell you love, for having the stones to do what was thought to be right and appropriate. Of course, now she just back peddles and tries to put blame on the Bush administration in order to pander for votes. Pathetic. "Senator Clinton – like the rest of congress – was lied to by Bush and Cheney and others in the Administration."

***************

To Ge of NY: Yes, I'm sure Bush and Cheney held a gun to everyone's head and told them how to vote. They had a chance to look at the data too, so what is your excuse for that one? Either they knew better and voted Yes anyway, or they didn't check the intelligence out. (like other countries as well??) Why aren't you advocating having all the Yes voters in Congress impeached? Actually I give kudos to Hillary, who I can tell you love, for having the stones to do what was thought to be right and appropriate. Of course, now she just back peddles and tries to put blame on the Bush administration in order to pander for votes. Pathetic.

]]> By: KittyKatMan, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199474 KittyKatMan, TX Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:31:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199474 <i>Jackalope williams san diego, ca</i> Liberals are hate mongers? Hahaha! Good one. Lay off the Elmer's glue paste. Jackalope williams san diego, ca
Liberals are hate mongers?
Hahaha! Good one. Lay off the Elmer's glue paste.

]]> By: Jack Jett http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199453 Jack Jett Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:21:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199453 After reading this again, it looks like the the word for wording of a press release. Is Ed trying to kiss up so he can get a question to the President. It is this sort of wussy press that got us into this situation in the first place. After reading this again, it looks like the the word for wording of a press release. Is Ed trying to kiss up so he can get a question to the President.

It is this sort of wussy press that got us into this situation in the first place.

]]> By: Bob Ochinko, San Diego CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199449 Bob Ochinko, San Diego CA Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:19:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199449 Respect is NEVER given it is always earned. This president has NOT earned my respect nor the respect of millions of people. For that I will never censor comments about Bush. That said, he is by far the worst president in the history of the United States. He is either the most sinister president, or the dumbest. For his sake, it should be the latter, since that is the the only way God may have mercy on his soul. Respect is NEVER given it is always earned. This president has NOT earned my respect nor the respect of millions of people. For that I will never censor comments about Bush. That said, he is by far the worst president in the history of the United States. He is either the most sinister president, or the dumbest. For his sake, it should be the latter, since that is the the only way God may have mercy on his soul.

]]> By: James Izzard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199446 James Izzard Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:18:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199446 Bush is NOT a "tough guy from Texas". That comment alone represents the idiotic concept that CNN has of this man. Most American's see him as a war criminal. There is nothing tough about him. If anything, he is a wuss. Let's call a spade a spade. Bush is NOT a "tough guy from Texas".

That comment alone represents the idiotic concept that CNN has of this man.

Most American's see him as a war criminal. There is nothing tough about him. If anything, he is a wuss.
Let's call a spade a spade.

]]> By: Grammar Queen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199431 Grammar Queen Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:09:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199431 "no less than three desserts" CNN writers: That should be "no fewer." "no less than three desserts"

CNN writers:
That should be "no fewer."

]]> By: Marilyn, Calgary, Alberta, Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199429 Marilyn, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:08:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199429 This president (and his crew of enablers) does not deserve respect. I cannot believe how he can get away with starting a war that has caused the deaths of millions and he still has that stupid smirk on his face. An idiot who cannot pronouce the word "nuclear". Futhermore, the mainstream media is just as bad when they turn a blind eye to him and his criminal deeds. I used to watch CNN, NBC et al but I have now stopped as I am sickened daily by their inability to confront this lunatic. God help us all. This president (and his crew of enablers) does not deserve respect. I cannot believe how he can get away with starting a war that has caused the deaths of millions and he still has that stupid smirk on his face. An idiot who cannot pronouce the word "nuclear". Futhermore, the mainstream media is just as bad when they turn a blind eye to him and his criminal deeds. I used to watch CNN, NBC et al but I have now stopped as I am sickened daily by their inability to confront this lunatic. God help us all.

]]> By: brian, chicago, il http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199425 brian, chicago, il Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:06:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199425 you lost me at tough guy from texas you lost me at tough guy from texas

]]> By: Cal, Boston, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199387 Cal, Boston, MA Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:45:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199387 "Hardly anyone likes this President b/c even the least intelligent Americans have awaken to the truth." ++++++ So would the writer fall in this category, by chance? "Hardly anyone likes this President b/c even the least intelligent Americans have awaken to the truth."

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So would the writer fall in this category, by chance?

]]> By: Cable King Pittsburgh PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199345 Cable King Pittsburgh PA Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:24:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199345 Wonder what the 2 million Iraq refugees got for Christmas? Certainly not a new home in America. Hey, the good news is the 100,000+ dead Iraqis as the result of Bush's unwarranted invasion don't have to worry getting any gifts. Oops, they are mostly Muslims and aren't really people anyway. Wonder what the 2 million Iraq refugees got for Christmas? Certainly not a new home in America.

Hey, the good news is the 100,000+ dead Iraqis as the result of Bush's unwarranted invasion don't have to worry getting any gifts.

Oops, they are mostly Muslims and aren't really people anyway.

]]> By: Ge, NY, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199338 Ge, NY, NY Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:18:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199338 Theo, Manorville, NY, Senator Clinton - like the rest of congress - was lied to by Bush and Cheney and others in the Administration. What Bush did was the dumbest possible approach to fighting terror - it does not take a genius to see that. George W. Bush is a draft dodger yet sent thousands of our young Americans to their deaths. When you sign up for military service - you have a right to a president who is not an idiot. Americans who voted for Bush failed our fighting men and women. Hardly anyone likes this President b/c even the least intelligent Americans have awaken to the truth. May the next 13 months go by quickly!! Theo, Manorville, NY,

Senator Clinton – like the rest of congress – was lied to by Bush and Cheney and others in the Administration.

What Bush did was the dumbest possible approach to fighting terror – it does not take a genius to see that.

George W. Bush is a draft dodger yet sent thousands of our young Americans to their deaths. When you sign up for military service – you have a right to a president who is not an idiot. Americans who voted for Bush failed our fighting men and women.

Hardly anyone likes this President b/c even the least intelligent Americans have awaken to the truth.

May the next 13 months go by quickly!!

]]> By: Fred Jax,FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199328 Fred Jax,FL Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:15:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199328 Do we really have to re-hash this all over again for a simple Christmas story? Ok here goes: first a question....Do all liberals suffer from this same terrible affliction of convenient amnesia? Sure, the President as the Commander in Chief has control over the military, but guess what? (And yes, let's go ahead and say this yet one more time for those still in denial)....drum roll please.....CONGRESS APPROVED THIS WAR BASED ON THE SAME EXACT INTELLIGENCE THE PRESIDENT WAS PROVIDED! So, should we get them all to resign? Are they all liars? Why isn't every member of congress that voted for the war a war criminal too??? Oh no, we can't do that to Hillary, she was able to change her mind despite her vote because it hasn't been a "perfect war", so its ok to flip flop. Or that great 'patriot' Harry Reid (who by the way needs to quit saying that he speaks for ALL Americans), you know the one - declaring defeat in the face of our brave soldiers and marines still giving it their all for their country. God Bless them all. So, instead of all this impeach Bush crap, maybe you ought to say Merry Christmas and thank you. Do we really have to re-hash this all over again for a simple Christmas story? Ok here goes: first a question....Do all liberals suffer from this same terrible affliction of convenient amnesia? Sure, the President as the Commander in Chief has control over the military, but guess what? (And yes, let's go ahead and say this yet one more time for those still in denial)....drum roll please.....CONGRESS APPROVED THIS WAR BASED ON THE SAME EXACT INTELLIGENCE THE PRESIDENT WAS PROVIDED! So, should we get them all to resign? Are they all liars? Why isn't every member of congress that voted for the war a war criminal too??? Oh no, we can't do that to Hillary, she was able to change her mind despite her vote because it hasn't been a "perfect war", so its ok to flip flop. Or that great 'patriot' Harry Reid (who by the way needs to quit saying that he speaks for ALL Americans), you know the one – declaring defeat in the face of our brave soldiers and marines still giving it their all for their country. God Bless them all. So, instead of all this impeach Bush crap, maybe you ought to say Merry Christmas and thank you.

]]> By: Len, Fallbrook, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199318 Len, Fallbrook, CA Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:09:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199318 I'll try again... "W is a draft dodging candy-ass" I think you have him confused with Bill "Slick Willy/BJ" Clinton who never served a day. I'll try again...

"W is a draft dodging candy-ass"

I think you have him confused with Bill "Slick Willy/BJ" Clinton who never served a day.

]]> By: Hug the moon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199302 Hug the moon Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:02:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199302 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the First Family and to all ! Godspeed President Bush in his travels overseas next week. Posted By Laura - Tulsa OK : December 25, 2007 1:27 pm Laura, do not forget that Saddam Hussein had a lot of support. Hitler had stadiums full of people cheering for him. DO you like that we are a nation of torture? Are you proud of this? You want our soldiers waterboarded? This is the playing field that Bush Co. has layed out for us. Is this freedom? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the First Family and to all ! Godspeed President Bush in his travels overseas next week.

Posted By Laura – Tulsa OK : December 25, 2007 1:27 pm

Laura, do not forget that Saddam Hussein had a lot of support. Hitler had stadiums full of people cheering for him. DO you like that we are a nation of torture? Are you proud of this? You want our soldiers waterboarded? This is the playing field that Bush Co. has layed out for us. Is this freedom?

]]> By: Jared, Chicago Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199266 Jared, Chicago Illinois Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:46:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199266 Liberal Kool Aid Drinkers? Jim Jones was a freak wacko socialist who ended up having his followers kill a Democrat Congressman (Jim Ryan). You all throw the "liberal" word around like one might throw around the "race card." Loosers Liberal Kool Aid Drinkers?
Jim Jones was a freak wacko socialist who ended up having his followers kill a Democrat Congressman (Jim Ryan).

You all throw the "liberal" word around like one might throw around the "race card." Loosers

]]> By: L Kern http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199258 L Kern Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:45:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199258 ahna in Appleton, how very nice that you think Bush deserves our respect... but he does not. I didn't get the gift I wanted this year: Bush in prison, Cheney in prison, both for war crimes, troops home from this lie of a war. Perhaps soon, perhaps not since the DEMS have zero spine to do what's right. ahna in Appleton, how very nice that you think Bush deserves our respect... but he does not. I didn't get the gift I wanted this year: Bush in prison, Cheney in prison, both for war crimes, troops home from this lie of a war. Perhaps soon, perhaps not since the DEMS have zero spine to do what's right.

]]> By: Disgusted Cape Coral FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199257 Disgusted Cape Coral FL Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:45:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199257 ATTENTION" ahna From Appleton, WI It's one thing to respect the OFFICE of the President, but quite another to respect its occupant. That respect must be earned. It doesn't come with the office furniture, although the furniture might be an improvement. ATTENTION" ahna From Appleton, WI
It's one thing to respect the OFFICE of the President, but quite another to respect its occupant. That respect must be earned. It doesn't come with the office furniture, although the furniture might be an improvement.

]]> By: Brad Garrison, Newark DE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199212 Brad Garrison, Newark DE Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:27:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199212 Who the F cares? Why do we keep covering this idiot? The press should just boycott him. Imagine if the "President" gave speech and press conferences and nobody showed up, broadcasted it, or reported it. That would put this guy in his rightful place and maybe he wouldn't be able to screw up so much of the USA. Who the F cares? Why do we keep covering this idiot? The press should just boycott him. Imagine if the "President" gave speech and press conferences and nobody showed up, broadcasted it, or reported it. That would put this guy in his rightful place and maybe he wouldn't be able to screw up so much of the USA.

]]> By: CFront - New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199189 CFront - New York Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:13:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199189 W has kept us safe from attacks? Really??? 9/11 happened on his watch! And only a few days after that now famous "Bin Laden determined to strike the US" memo. Can you say "My Pet Goat"? Tough guy my ass. . . He ain't MY president. Never was, never will be. . . W has kept us safe from attacks? Really??? 9/11 happened on his watch! And only a few days after that now famous "Bin Laden determined to strike the US" memo.

Can you say "My Pet Goat"? Tough guy my ass. . .

He ain't MY president. Never was, never will be. . .

]]> By: Elaine Gilstrap, Georgetown, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199188 Elaine Gilstrap, Georgetown, IN Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:13:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199188 The person that said he was a draft dodger was mistaken, President Bush was in the National Guards as a pilot he may have tried coke, but I do know that Bill Clinton was the draft dodger, he went to England and he smoked pot but he did not inhale, so I guess if Bill did it then that's ok. The person that said he was a draft dodger was mistaken, President Bush was in the National Guards as a pilot
he may have tried coke, but I do know that Bill Clinton was the draft dodger, he went to England and he smoked pot but he did not inhale, so I guess if Bill did it then that's ok.

]]> By: Jeff, Harrisburg, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199133 Jeff, Harrisburg, PA Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:50:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199133 He's a cheer leader from connecticut so pocketbook and silver tray shopping is a natural fit. Poor Neil must feel about as welcome as the clap. He's a cheer leader from connecticut so pocketbook and silver tray shopping is a natural fit.

Poor Neil must feel about as welcome as the clap.

]]> By: Kris in Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199103 Kris in Atlanta Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:37:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199103 Would the press please stop covering this man? His presidency has been a flop, a very dangerous one at that. He's having a Merry Christmas while the troops are dodging AK-47 bullets and suicide bombers in Iraq, fighting a war he was determined to start. How appropriate he gave his wife a bag. Perhaps this is the same bag he's taking America to hell in. Would the press please stop covering this man? His presidency has been a flop, a very dangerous one at that. He's having a Merry Christmas while the troops are dodging AK-47 bullets and suicide bombers in Iraq, fighting a war he was determined to start.

How appropriate he gave his wife a bag. Perhaps this is the same bag he's taking America to hell in.

]]> By: Theo, Manorville, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199093 Theo, Manorville, NY Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:34:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199093 "George W. Bush is the WORST and most IMMORAL President this great nation has ever had. He started a never ending war based on lies, stupidity, and arrogance. Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 or terrorism. I believe he did it - in part - to settle a personal score with Saddam Hussein, who tried to kill Bushs' parents when they were traveling in the Middle East. Any Americans who support Bush are ignorant and foolish and do not deserve to be citizens of this great nation." Ge of NY: You are the idiot here. Never-ending war? About the same length as the Civil War, and our involvement in WWII. A war of lies? When are you moron liberals going to give it up. It was based on information at the time, though we now know it was flawed, and was approved by the likes of Hillary Clinton for seemingly good reasons. Hindsight is always 20/20, and all the Dem candidates like to say "we were deceived" now in order to get votes. Fact is, many thought it was a good idea in the wake of 9/11, which surely influenced the President's opinion also. We wanted justice, so give up the "immoral war built on lies and deception.... war criminal" talk. "George W. Bush is the WORST and most IMMORAL President this great nation has ever had.

He started a never ending war based on lies, stupidity, and arrogance. Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 or terrorism. I believe he did it – in part – to settle a personal score with Saddam Hussein, who tried to kill Bushs' parents when they were traveling in the Middle East.

Any Americans who support Bush are ignorant and foolish and do not deserve to be citizens of this great nation."

Ge of NY: You are the idiot here. Never-ending war? About the same length as the Civil War, and our involvement in WWII. A war of lies? When are you moron liberals going to give it up. It was based on information at the time, though we now know it was flawed, and was approved by the likes of Hillary Clinton for seemingly good reasons. Hindsight is always 20/20, and all the Dem candidates like to say "we were deceived" now in order to get votes. Fact is, many thought it was a good idea in the wake of 9/11, which surely influenced the President's opinion also. We wanted justice, so give up the "immoral war built on lies and deception.... war criminal" talk.

]]> By: Kathryn - Gulfport, MS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199086 Kathryn - Gulfport, MS Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:30:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199086 Who gives a rat's ass? I know I certainly don't, along with thousands/millions of others! Who gives a rat's ass? I know I certainly don't, along with thousands/millions of others!

]]> By: Jr., California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199083 Jr., California Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:29:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199083 Should have been Time's person of the year in my book. Bush has done a helluva job. I call out all of you that post these anti-American blogs against Bush. This is America ... love it or leave it! Should have been Time's person of the year in my book. Bush has done a helluva job.

I call out all of you that post these anti-American blogs against Bush. This is America ... love it or leave it!

]]> By: Toni hayes, Tampa Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199055 Toni hayes, Tampa Florida Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:14:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199055 God Bless You Both,I keep you in my prayers, you are doing a wonderful job,stay the course...... God Bless You Both,I keep you in my prayers, you are doing a wonderful job,stay the course......

]]> By: Alice, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199042 Alice, VA Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:05:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199042 Very well put Terry, El Paso, TX: You and I are of the same era/age. I remember those times very well. I was a military brat. My father had a couple of tours in Vietnam...and not behind a desk in Saigon either. The point I'd like to stress, however, is that what set Clinton apart from you and others during Vietnam was that from an early age, he had a yearning to become President. Some of his predecessors willingly went into military service to "punch that button", knowing it would be a feather in their caps. Clinton chose not to. Whether we agreed with the war or not, the decision to go or not was not a choice. He could have claimed conscientous objector, as many others did, but he chose not to. He had strings pulled to avoid the draft. Thats what sets him apart, and I think there is a distinction that should be made here. Very well put Terry, El Paso, TX:

You and I are of the same era/age. I remember those times very well. I was a military brat. My father had a couple of tours in Vietnam...and not behind a desk in Saigon either. The point I'd like to stress, however, is that what set Clinton apart from you and others during Vietnam was that from an early age, he had a yearning to become President. Some of his predecessors willingly went into military service to "punch that button", knowing it would be a feather in their caps. Clinton chose not to. Whether we agreed with the war or not, the decision to go or not was not a choice. He could have claimed conscientous objector, as many others did, but he chose not to. He had strings pulled to avoid the draft. Thats what sets him apart, and I think there is a distinction that should be made here.

]]> By: bobo miami, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199040 bobo miami, FL Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:04:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199040 I don't give care what this pathetic imbecile president got for christmas. I don't give care what this pathetic imbecile president got for christmas.

]]> By: fergusmom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199028 fergusmom Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:56:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199028 New York Times columnist, Paul Krugman, has taken Bush sharply to task, asserting that it is "long past time for this administration to be held accountable." "The public was told that Saddam posed an imminent threat," Krugman argued. "If that claim was fraudulent," he continued, "the selling of the war is arguably the worst scandal in American political history - worse than Watergate, worse than Iran-contra." But most media outlets have reserved judgment as the search for WMDs in Iraq continues.While Bush narrowly escaped being dragged into Enron, it was not, in any event, his doing. But the war in Iraq is all Bush's doing, and it is appropriate that he be held accountable. Bush has taken Congress and the nation into war based on bogus information Manipulation or deliberate misuse of national security intelligence data, if proven, could be "a high crime" under the Constitution's impeachment clause. It would also be a violation of federal criminal law http://writ.news.findlaw.com/dean/20030606.html New York Times columnist, Paul Krugman, has taken Bush sharply to task, asserting that it is "long past time for this administration to be held accountable." "The public was told that Saddam posed an imminent threat," Krugman argued. "If that claim was fraudulent," he continued, "the selling of the war is arguably the worst scandal in American political history – worse than Watergate, worse than Iran-contra." But most media outlets have reserved judgment as the search for WMDs in Iraq continues.While Bush narrowly escaped being dragged into Enron, it was not, in any event, his doing. But the war in Iraq is all Bush's doing, and it is appropriate that he be held accountable. Bush has taken Congress and the nation into war based on bogus information Manipulation or deliberate misuse of national security intelligence data, if proven, could be "a high crime" under the Constitution's impeachment clause. It would also be a violation of federal criminal law
http://writ.news.findlaw.com/dean/20030606.html

]]> By: sa gainesville, fl. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199026 sa gainesville, fl. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:56:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199026 all these sites are a lie. no one can really say what they really think. it's all another american trap - like credit cards, or the internet itself. any real truth is handed over to homeland security. or the truth about bush lands you into legal troubles. bush is the opposite of freedom he's a satanic figure that smells of sulfer. his crimes are not to be measured on modern terms. to talk about them on the internet is not allowed. you won't see any truth about what has actually been done. this is all small talk. the truth is etched in stars. all these sites
are a lie.
no one can really
say what they really think.
it's all another american trap -
like credit cards,
or the internet itself.
any real truth is handed
over to homeland security.
or the truth about bush
lands you into legal troubles.
bush is the opposite of freedom
he's a satanic figure
that smells of sulfer.
his crimes are not to
be measured on modern terms.
to talk about them on the internet
is not allowed.
you won't see any truth
about what has actually been done.
this is all small talk.
the truth is etched in stars.

]]> By: a,d,sutton claremont, ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199024 a,d,sutton claremont, ca Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:53:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/26/bush-gives-purse-gets-biking-gear-for-christmas/#comment-199024 i Googled "Bush and Red Mass" and find he attended the Catholic event in 1989 and 2003. It's a 700 year old event. They pray for God to tell civil lawmakers & and judges how to make their decisions. Church leaders, who say they represent God, have been telling people how to vote. The pope insists he is God's one true agent here. Google to see which judges including supreme court attend and which lawyers. Islam bans mobility of Muslim womwn and Pro-life Bush wants to pen up pregnant women from moving from home to abortion sites. Judge Thomas (See "Strange Justice") had a vasectomy after one child but wants other men to be burdened with costs and labor of fatherhood.Genesis says God had no wife and never came from a mother's womb--but he has a navel since his inventors were mammals and made their God mammalian. See "Jews for Buchanan " for facts and then think about use of Red Mass supreme court in 2000 to put God's choice in as contoller of all our ejaculatory explosives used against Muslim Iraq. i Googled "Bush and Red Mass" and find he attended the Catholic event in 1989 and 2003. It's a 700 year old event. They pray for God to tell civil lawmakers & and judges how to make their decisions. Church leaders, who say they represent God, have been telling people how to vote. The pope insists he is God's one true agent here. Google to see which judges including supreme court attend and which lawyers. Islam bans mobility of Muslim womwn and Pro-life Bush wants to pen up pregnant women from moving from home to abortion sites. Judge Thomas (See "Strange Justice") had a vasectomy after one child but wants other men to be burdened with costs and labor of fatherhood.Genesis says God had no wife and never came from a mother's womb–but he has a navel since his inventors were mammals and made their God mammalian. See "Jews for Buchanan " for facts and then think about use of Red Mass supreme court in 2000 to put God's choice in as contoller of all our ejaculatory explosives used against Muslim Iraq.

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