September 6, 2008
Posted: September 6th, 2008 10:00 AM ET

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President Bush returned from Camp David Saturday.
President Bush returned from Camp David Saturday.

WASHINGTON (CNN)-The Democratic and Republican National Conventions are over, and President Bush is ready to get back to business-calling on Congress to act on several energy related issues, while condemning the Democratic leadership.

"This Congress has earned a reputation as one of the least productive in history," President Bush said in his radio address Saturday. "Throughout this year, Democratic leaders have ignored the public's demand for relief from high energy prices. This is their final chance to take action before the November elections. If members of Congress do not support the American people at the gas pump, then they should not expect the American people to support them at the ballot box."

While most of Congress was out of session during the month of August, Republicans held several protests in the chamber, urging Congress to return and vote on off-shore drilling and other GOP energy related proposals.

With Congress returning from recess Monday, the President outline three measures that need to be revisited, namely, off-shore drilling "exploration," expanding access to oil shale which can be converted into crude oil, and an extension of "renewable power tax credits to spur the development of alternative sources of energy like wind and solar."

Congress has roughly a month to decide on these matters before breaking again for election recess in late September.

Filed under: Congress • President Bush


Doug   September 6th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Bush is the worst president in a LONG time. Does anyone care what he has to say anymore (did they ever?)?

Oxigen   September 6th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

We were waiting for a savior to save our country we found Bush as Americans personal sevior. Now Bush as a god that kill and distroy economy will send McCain his son to finish the job. No way, No how, No McCain.

Dawn Lancaster   September 6th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

hmmm, the dems took over congress what, last year?

I am so tired of this guy. 148 days to good bye!!

Wendydk   September 6th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

It’s painfully obvious that the warring political and religious factions in Iraq are not able to come together to govern themselves. Iraq needs another dictator and I know the perfect guy for the job. He’s going to be unemployed in a few months, and this gig is right up his alley. Not only he would be within closer striking distance to Iran and Russia, but he would be nestled up against close Bush family friends, the Bin Ladens. And as in his wildest dreams, he would finally have control of Iraq’s vast oilfields. Of course, he would blow through their $80 billion surplus in about 8 months, but at least he would no longer be our problem.

John Ohio   September 6th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

How Bush going to slam Dem and he the worst president we ever had,,,,Bush need to start talking about how he going to get them 85,000 people back to work who lost there job in August what McCain have to say about that..

Obama/Biden 08

RapidRay   September 6th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

He's a good judge of how not to get things done.

Ina   September 6th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Bush is disgusting he has not room to criticize anyone he is the worst president. I wanted to like McCain but he is too old and I disagree with his policies. His vp pick was a horrible choice the more I learn about her I am disgusted she is a phony. I never thought it could happen but McCain and Palin could be worse than Bush. Everyone please go out and vote based on the issues and not your emotions. The republican convention was a joke I did not get one resolution to any of my struggles just a hate filled speech.

concerned independent   September 6th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Darrell, I so agree with you. America is not the only country with high gas prices. Most european countries and asia have had high gas prices for the last 5 years or more. America has to wake up to the fact that alot of the world looks at us as elitist. We claim to be the richest country in the world, along with the most powerful, yet cry like babies because of high gas prices. Get used to it america, oil and fossil fuels are not unlimited, and whether you like it or not, the supply will run out. Republicans, and esp. Pres. Bush need to pull their heads out of the sand and start making some hard choices, not just pandering to what makes everyone feel good.

Oleg   September 6th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

This moron is still not in prison!

Obama/Biden 2008

Stiv   September 6th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

How many Bush's does it take to destroy a country..............1

RYAN kr Jr   September 6th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Does anyone cares about what lame George Bush will say in America and beyond the globe except his cronies and big oil partners.

bert   September 6th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

The conservative base of the GOP must be prejudice against Black folks because if they were true to what they believed in as far as pro life, they would not be swooning over Pallin because God and everybody else knows that she supports children using condoms and many other issues that are against what the base has always been about. The dems are getting all of the social issues right and they are the ones giving the straight talk. The GOP will not even let Palin campaign on her own and they will not let the press interview her and we are to believe that the conservative base has the best interest of All American's in mind when they pick their choice for the next leaders of the free world. Why do the conservative base and the GOP hate Black America. Please take a better look at the candidates that you are presenting to us and the world. You could do better than this...Does conservative mean or equal keep hate alive in this country. Get it right people!!!! Vote for Obama!

a southern bell for OBAMA   September 6th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

WE WERE BROKE WITH BUSH SR.

WE ARE BROKE WITH BUSH JR.

WE WOULD BE BROKE WITH BUSH'S SIDEKICK, BCBUSH.

WE CAN'T AFFORD ANY MORE BROKE. WE ARE BROKED OUT.

Stiv   September 6th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Please don't call Bush a lame duck. Why insult the ducks.

Stiv   September 6th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Please read about how she offrers a reward for the killing of wolves. $150 for the right front leg. Also bears in Alaska. Keep peeling the layers. This B is a nightmare and could be your president one day. Hard to believe someone could be worse than Bush or McCain.

selling lies   September 6th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I can not believe that republicans are trying to come back to the white house again after the bad things they have done.
McCain is claming to be a changed man and american is buying the crab.

Gene   September 6th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Bush has the gut to blame someone for his stupidit or 8yrs. Why is Bush hiding from the republicans and the public?

Hopeful   September 6th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

What have YOU done for me lately? Jan 20...happy days are here again! Change is coming with OBAMA

dr.mimi de la cruz for OBAMA/BIDEN   September 6th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

BUSH, BCBUSH & CHANEY WANT A GOING AWAY

GIFT THAT WILL LAST THEM & THEIR MAGGOTS FOR

GENERATIONS TO COME. 7 HOUSES TO 0 IS NOT

EXACTLY WHAT AMERICANS HAVE HAD IN MIND

WHEN THEY ELECTED THE REPUBLICANS, BUT IS

WHAT THEY GOT WITH BUSH SR, JR, CHANEY & BCBUSH.

Annette, Washington, DC   September 6th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

It's an election year. The republicans have been in charge over the last 8 years. This a political gimmick to fool those in America that don't get it, or not listening. The big oil companies have milions in leases they could drill at right now, that the congress has approved, yet those same oil companies want to drill elsewell and create all these incentives with the help of Bush, that McCain supports. The debate is not about not having a Energy policy, but what makes sense in that policy that would move us closer to more innovative energy independence.

Big D   September 6th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I'm going to try to post this here, since every other thread is closed and half my comments get moderated forever or lost...
I want the media to pressue to get some real interviews from Palin. We have really only heard her give one speech – which was written for her. (And yes – Obama does write his own speeches!!!) It's ridiculous to claim that she's not ready to meet with the press, but she's ready to become the VP. I want to hear her views – after she mocked and insulted Obama's plans, I want to hear her explain why hers are better. And I want to hear the real story behind her changed position on the Bridge to Nowhere etc and etc and etc.

And other posters – please lay off the negative comments about her family. That really should be off-limits, especially when it's based on rumors. Give her a break on those topics. Comment on her policies etc, but it's not helpful to get snarky about her family!

Kathy   September 6th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

OIL< OIL< and more OIL.....
Bush is history and so are his ideas and initiatives.
Congress needs to stand its ground and stay with new ideas and new energy plans.

No BcBush for America   September 6th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

7 HOUSES, WHILE OUR HOUSES IN FORECLOSURE.

NO MORE REPUBLICAN STATE FOR THE RICH !!!!

We have been ripped off enough by these greedy morons.

Raymond Duke   September 6th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Thought I would comment on this blog about all you Obama supporters wanting Hillary Clinton to come to the rescue of the Great Black Messiah. You people are the ones who said you did not need her and her supporters. As I recall you were the ones saying she does not matter and you did not need her. I remmeber her being called an Irrevelant BI@CH by Obamas friend and Obama reffering to her as ANNIE OAKLEY and brushing her off of his shoulder and calling her and Bill Racist. You can vote for Obama if you like the way he treated women(HILLARY) and set women back another 50 years or you can vote for a woman(PALIN) and move women up to possibly being the president in 4 years. I guess that since black men got the right to vote before women I guess you women ought to fall in line and wait another 50 years.

Democrat for McCain/Pailin   September 6th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Democratic and Republican senators cut a deal for America. Drill in Anwar for fair taxes that go directly into green energy production. Enough games.

A NATION OF WINERS   September 6th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

BUSH & BCBUSH CAN CALL FORE THE GREEN

MAN ON THE MOON FOR ALL WE CARE. THEIR

REIGN OF FEAR & ARROGANCE ARE COMING TO

AN END. WE ARE NOT GOING TO EVEN CONSIDER

ANY LEGISLATION THAT FEEDS THEIR GREED.

THEY HAVE ENOUGH HOUSES.

Faiz   September 6th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

The pot is calling the kettle black

mike   September 6th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Go Nucular

Community Organizer   September 6th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

This is just the way I like to see Bushaster, waving goodbye. He will be forever known as the worst President in American History. Oh wait, don't forget your baggage, McCain and Palin.

Daryl in Seattle   September 6th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Oh go to your ranch and be quiet!

Jill-IN   September 6th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

It should come as no surprise that an oil and gas president finally gets worked up that congress should skip its vacation and take action on nothing less than oil and gas interests – drill drill drill. Never mind that serious issues are before this nation and need immediate action. I've read that he has spent more than half of his 2 terms on vacation days.

Dummycrats   September 6th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

If the democrats wonder if Sarah will upstage McCain- maybe they are revealing that the only reason Obama did not choose Hillary as VP was because HE was afraid of Hillary outshining HIM.

McCain is far more confident as a man than Obama is- Obama does not want any of the glory to go to HRC.

Ron   September 6th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Obama and the democrats would rather blame the bush administration than stand up and be counted they control both the house and the senate yet nothing gets done and they blame the republicans and if they win the white house you can be sure that they will continue to blame the bush administration for all the promises they can't possibly keep

John in WV   September 6th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

While debating John Kerry 4 years ago, Bush promised the American people that he would use his influence and good relations with the Saudi leaders to keep oil prices low. Now that he has fallen way short on this promise, he wants to blame Congress for high oil prices while he, Cheney and the oil execs laugh all the way to the bank.

Deb   September 6th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Bush must be smoking crack! How can he fix his mouth to criticize the Dems when he has such poooooor judgment???

Big D   September 6th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
There is plenty of blame to go around for the lack of action in Congress. But the R's deserve the most blame for being so obstructionist this past session. They're very good at political theater, not so much at actually cooperating and getting things done.

The Bush Twins : George and John   September 6th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Google Anne Kilkenny, get the low down on Palin. Find out why the Repubs like her so much, she fits right in with their conniving ways !

George   September 6th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Haha – THIS GUY is telling us how "unproductive" the congress has been?? What a joke!!
The worst president in US history and the biggest failure to ever be in the White House is telling us about other people's failures?
GO AWAY BUSH.

Ed   September 6th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

8 years of GOP control of the White House much of which they also controlled both houses of Congress and this Oil Man President has the nerve to point the finger at this Congress?
Vote McCain, You'll get More of the Same!

Frank   September 6th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Look at all these angry liberal postings. Pure emotion and zero logic, that's why you're all such easy prey for democrats who count on your uneducated vote. Bush is right. Where do you people come up with your math on how much this would save per gallon and your "ocean is under stress" statements? You live in a 'Gore-induced-fantasy-world' where nothing has to make sense apparently. If we have our own oil, then we can save quite a bit of money by not paying someone else for it. Please tell me what you don't understand about that. It's hard to believe that a democrat controlled congress has an approval rating as high as 9%.

Bernie   September 6th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I can't wait until 2010. Whoever is running the government , people will blame them for something else . Stop blaming Bush, look in the mirror, and make a difference today.

D.J. Los Angeles   September 6th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

One trick pony Bush and his sidekick Cheney have made it evidently clear the only true constituent they serve is the Big Oil monopoly.

The GOP makes is painfully obvious that McCain/Palin along with speaker Boehner have a one track mind and only care about the interests of the Big Oil Lobby ...could care less about the American people.

Sluggo   September 6th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I don't understand why the Democrats are raising the living expense for the working man by not allowing drilling. It raises the cost of food and gas. It will really hurt everyone during heating this winter.

Democrat for McCain/Pailin   September 6th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Funny, Obama is going to go begging the Saudis for more oil.
Self destructive democrats wake up. You want to leave Iraq, you do not want to drill, you speak of 150m / gallon cars, try getting real first and then we can all push our dreams forward together.

Jeff Brown   September 6th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

You poor, sad, miserable man...God help us all!

Michael   September 6th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Dear Americans:

You voted for this Idiot twice. Please do not make it 3 times. The entire world is bagging you not to repeat two mistakes.

Thank you.

Jesus   September 6th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Thou shalt shut up !

WAW   September 6th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Mr President, while your term may not be over, you are through! Please try to maintain the status quo between now and January. No new wars! No new anything! If the two parties in Congress work out some agreement to help your citizens who are losing their jobs, homes, health care, and retirement... just sign it. If they happen to (which is unlikely) undo your tax guts for your oil, drug, insurance and banking buddies... just sign it. It's the economy stupid! Deja vue all over again. Your daddy did the right thing, hopefully you'll have the opportunity to do the same.

Democrat for McCain/Pailin   September 6th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Democrats get out of the way, let us use OUR resourses. We want our own oil. You have blocked us for 20 years, enough already. McCain we also want green energy. Lets do it all and lets do it now !

Scott   September 6th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Thank you Cyad J Heckman... finally someone with some common sense.

Jake   September 6th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

So now that he's been in office for eight years, NOW he talks about more renewable/alternative energy? When he's LEAVING? Oh right, and more drilling. Drilling, drilling, drilling. Never been so glad to see someone leave office.

McBush   September 6th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

"It's not my fault or my administration's fault! It's the dems – which have had a little power the last 1.5 yrs out of the last 8!!"

McCain=Bush, 8 is enough   September 6th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Bush is a loser who is blaming everything on everybody, he is not taking responsibility for anything is has done.

Texico From Mexico   September 6th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

AMERICA HERE ME NOW!!! IF YOU ARE A DEMOCRAT I ASK THAT YOU DO NOT JOIN THE MILITARY AND IF YOUR IN THE MILITARY GET OUT! YOUR SERVICE WILL NOT BE APPRECIATED BY REPUBLICANS AT ALL! IF YOU EVER TRY TO RUN FOR OFFICE YOUR SERVICE WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU JUST LIKE THE SWIFTBOATERS DID TO KERRY!!

Veterans for Obama

Charlie   September 6th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

i'm not a Bush fan, but this is a worthless congress.

None of the three measures mentioned will get done befor the election. The next president will want the credit for it.

By the way. You can't drill your way out of the problem, but it is foolish to believe that we won't buy every bit of Arab oil available until it's gone. Some of that money has got to stay here.

DRILL AWAY !!!!!!!!

William Spivey   September 6th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Bush who cares about your thoughts? They have gotten us in trouble for the past 8 years. Hit the road George.

Mike   September 6th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Go away Bush and please do not start any more wars before you leave.

Debbie, Euclid Oh   September 6th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Look what experience got us.

Loretta   September 6th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

I have to say it. That's a great picture of Bush LEAVING!!!!!!!

MARY,FLORIDA   September 6th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

What is wrong with the 28,000 square miles that the oil companies can already drill in.

Cyad J Heckman   September 6th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

So he's an idiot but more than 67% of the people want to drill. So lets do nothing that is so much better. Drilling will lower gas prices right now, if you can remember Wall St spectulaters are driving up the cost of oil. So if they know there will be more oil in the supply house later then it will relax the pressure of running out. AND at the same time we can explore all other alternative energies. Come on people get a clue. Bush is not the enemy, I make under 40,000 a year and the economy is not in a horrible position if you live with in your means and plan on prices going up. The cost of things can only stay low for so long. The housing market is not hurting me because I purchased a house that I can truely afford and I plan on the cost of living going up.
Please stop pointing fingers and expecting the government to fix everything, this a free country and people have choses to buy big houses and 400 dollar cell phones but when gas goes up and you cant afford to drive to work, it's always easier to blame somelse.

DEMOCRATS FOR PALIN   September 6th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Congress should be ASHAMED of themselves....their rating is LOWER THAN President Bush's.

Ron L   September 6th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Oooh one other thing. I firmly believe we should NOT increase off shore oil drilling. At this time too much of the ocean is already under stress. Since this added drilling will MAYBE only make a $0.10 to $0.20 a gallon difference in the price of gas 7 to 10 years from now....
IT AIN'T WORTH THE RISK.
The shale oil YES,
Tax incentives for alternate sources YES
The quicker the better

DEMOCRATS FOR PALIN   September 6th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Agreed if this Congress can't get there job done, why should we reward them with another term?

Enrique in AZ   September 6th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I think I speak for most Democrats when I say to any comments or conversations ANY republican has.................WHO CARES.
Game over, they have lost, the American people know it and Barack Obama and Joe Biden are going to fix it.

Tammy - KCMO   September 6th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Maybe if you and your party would quit vetoing anything they try to put through something could be accomplished. Just another reason to get the Republicans out of office. Quit playing the blame game. You've been in charge 8 years and your party in majority for 6 of them. That's why this country is in the mess it's in today.

Paul S   September 6th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
In the eyes of the World Bush is a bumbling idiot say no more.
It's time for the American people to wake up and stand up.
We need to stand up to to these politicians instead of saying nothing and letting them get away with everything.who are they working for?

ANGIE   September 6th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

who cares what george bush says he is a disgrace to this country 4 months to go and hes done thank god and senator obama can take over!

Ron L   September 6th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

WHAT A BLOW HARD...
WHAT A POOR PRESIDENT...
BE HAPPY AMERICA...
THE DARK AGES WILL END IN JANUARY 2009 !!!
AND ONCE AGAIN..HOPE..THE LAW..AND FAIRNESS,
WILL REPLACE FEAR.. LIES...ANGER...OPPRESSION....
I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!

Paul S   September 6th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

In the eyes of the World Bush is a bumbling idiot say no more.
It's time for the American people to wake up and stand up.
We need to stand up to to these politicians instead of saying nothing and letting them get away with everything.who are they working for?

The Bush Twins : George and John   September 6th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

The way you have taken our country in the last 7+ years, and you have the nerve to say "... this congress is the least productive in history'.

Has anyone told you about your approval rating ?. You have made our country the laughing stock of the world. You are a disgrace, and have no room to point your finger at anyone.
And don't think we don't know you and your cronies are planning some big lie to try and get your twin Jonh into office. Not this time !!.

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCBUSH !!

Rodger   September 6th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I'd love to see him, Cheaney, Rove and all the rest of his cronie crooks, go to jail....The worst President in American history! John McCain...more of the same. Republican flatform...keep on lies and name calling....we're not that stupid!

Old Fart   September 6th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Poor guy. How sad. I wonder how he feels, with time running down, knowing that he'll leave office as the worst president this century, if not all time.

Darrell   September 6th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

I get a kick out of the news reports in the US.The high gas prices are world wide and the US is not the only ones and they do not have the power to solve the problem alone.The news reports would have you think it is only America that has high fuel prices and that they can solve the problem on their own.It will take a Government that is not elitist like the Republicans to work with all the other world leaders to solve the problem and drilling more will never solve the world wide problems of high gas prices.This is where you would NOT want Palin insulting the rest of the worlds leaders with her embarrasing attitude.You have to open your eyes and look outside of the US sometimes to see there is a larger problem then just America.This is why the rest of the world is hoping Obama gets voted in so the rest of the world leaders can sit down and with diplomacy and a clear vision start to plan a long term commitment to solve this problem.There is no way that the US can solve this problem by drilling or pretending that this is not a world wide problem that will take everyones resolve to diplomacy and unity.

Carl from MI   September 6th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Funny... Bush's own people already advised him and the public that drilling will do NOTHING to help out at the gas pumps. It will reduce the price of gas a decade from now less than 5 cents a gallon for about 2 weeks! Drilling is NOT going to solve our problems... but it WILL put considerably more money in the pockets of BIG Oil!!

And where is the THRILLA FROM WASILLA in all this? Carefully hidden away from public scrutiny and questions BECAUSE SHE'S NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE ENOUGH TO EVEN ANSWER THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND FORIEGN POLICY!!

They'll probably keep her in hiding until the election... only letting her come out to answer lobbed in softball questions from FIX-ed News. I can't believe you lame Republicans are buying all this! If the Democrats did this with their candidate, not only would it be a scandal... it would be TREASON (I'm quoting Ann Coulter-geist!!)

WAKE UP, AMERICA!!! VOTE SMART... NOT SENILE!!!!

lets think okc   September 6th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

This Congress is the worst in history, how can anyone honestly dispute this? The leadership in Congress played a 2 and won the hand. Blame Pres Bush his approval rateings are horrible, they made the choice to do nothing to help the American people to aid the in the up comming election. What is really scarry is that they were right! Pelosi and the "good" Senator from Nevada were willing to do nothing in hopes the American people would blame the GOP. Obama and Biden endorsed this with their silence and Rhetoric. When Obama speaks about being for the "Average American" he never does anything to back it up. No action. He had the oppertunity to do something here. He did nothing. Attention we have a problem here! Alternative fuels are needed now and in the future we can not however shut down America to make a instant switch! We need oil now! It will take 30 to 40 years to get away from fossil fuels. We need to drill now, Read the rest of the statements from T Boone!!!

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot   September 6th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

What a TOOL ... even your own party avoids the mere mention of your name.

Revolution   September 6th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Bush you are worthless, you should just tell the world you're sorry and then resign.

D.Bradshaw   September 6th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Willow..I love the way you think..and AGREE..people, lets wake up, see whats really at stake here..

Debi   September 6th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

And Debi says your Presidency has earned a reputation as one of the least productive in history Mr. Bush.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three times, you must think I'm a fool. Eight is enough.

Obama/President '08
Biden/Vice President '08
Clinton/Secretary Of State '08

torched   September 6th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Hey, George only a few more months and the Country can really start moving ahead. Still dumbfounded as too how the American people OR YOUR FATHER for Christ's sake wanted you in the White House. So long and thanks for the GREATER DEPRESSION that is to come in your wake!

REPUBLICAN NOT VOTING FOR MCCAIN/PALIN   September 6th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Bush, McCain is waiting on you for todays training session. So far McCain is making 100 on how to continue the Republican policies and continue to sink American's deeper and deeper.

Thank you, and good bye!

Obama/Biden 08

DKR   September 6th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Repugs who don't know how government works,

Congress can't do anything because our wonderful President will Veto it. That my friends is why it's a do nothing Congress, not because they're lazy.

atlanta 1   September 6th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

fantastic cnn = fanatic democrats not listening to anything not knowing any facts before their mouth flaps i dont like bush i voted against him each time but he is right that the facts and #s show the democrat congress has done almost nothing and has failed so far and if you check the presidential vetos there arent very many at least hes willing to push for energy independince unlike the congress sitting on their hands they want it to get as bad as possible to make the republicans look bad and save the day in the end

Lance   September 6th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Its not productive because of GOP stonewalling. The dems dont have the number of votes to get anything through.

For those who may not be aware, you need 60 votes in the Senate to form a veto proof majority. The congress falls along partisan lines at 51 dems and 49 repubs.

Elect more dems down your local ballot this Fall and end partisan gridlock and these lies about it once and for all.

B   September 6th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Regarding Evangelicals being sold on Palin, this is an interesting point. Most conservative Christians consider Pentacostals a different type of Gospel than theirs just like the Roman Catholics and Mormons which are viewed false religions as well.
So I am not persuaded that all Evangelicals are in line with Palin.
Keep in mind the Churches in this country are in disarray right now because of the end of the Church Age. I don't agree that God will judge America if we don't elect a Right Wing ticket even if reformed.

Christians can still take part in the political process without offending the main stream. My own view is that Church leaders should focus on their congregation and if they are teaching the Gospel correctly instead of trying to make everything political.

Joe P.   September 6th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Drill Now – Oil in 10 years. Solutions?

What is the difference between Cheney and Palin? Lipstick.

Pepou   September 6th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Shut up Bush, go back to your ranch and chop some wood !

Trollmaster   September 6th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

This congress has low approval ratings mostly because they did nothing to impeach our sorry excuse for a president that was clearly unfit to lead.

Thomas, Illinois   September 6th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Don't worry Bush...America will have an energy policy when Obama's in office...So go back to sleep...

Joe the Troll   September 6th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Oh, is he still there?

Not buying it   September 6th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

This congress WILL BE VERY EFFECTIVE after Barack Obama and Joe Biden are elected. It's their turn. The GOP already had 8 years to screw things up. Let's not give them 4 more of the same.

NOT-MOVING-ON...!   September 6th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Obama/Biden campaigning in a time-warp going after Bush. Don't

they know by now that BUSH is on the way out ?

McCain/Palin are campaigning fot the new and going forward to

the FUTURE......... Women voting FUTURE,,John and Sarah..Go !

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::McCain/Palin full speed ahead:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Donna from Colorado Springs   September 6th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Bush has NO RIGHT to slam the democrats over ANYTHING! What nerve! His do nothing administration has put this country in such a sad state that we may never recover completly. His record on energy is the biggest joke ever and his idiot-in-waiting McBush, is no better than Bush is. Bush will go down in history as the worst president this country has ever had to admit to. He should be held responsible for all of his ghastly mistakes over the last 8 years. His arrogance and attitude will NOT BE MISSED.

Erik   September 6th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Is this man even relevant anymore?

Darrel from Denver   September 6th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Bush is afraid that his poor oil buddies aren't getting a big enough piece of the American pie, apparently.

Perhaps, to quote Bush, "we need to make the pie higher"

This is simply a play to do that hidden under the guise of a political trick hidden under the guide of incompetence to mask the reality of cronyism that defines Bush's Presidency.

What a joke.

roland   September 6th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

obama 4 real

cmitch FW, TX for Clinton Obama-Biden08   September 6th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

George Bush head had been buried in the sand the last eight years.
This man has no clue. He is clueless. Dumb as a rock only dumber.

gerri   September 6th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Good night and good luck,LOSER.

mike from Ca   September 6th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

This president has earned the reputation as the worst one in the history of our country, and he proves it every day.

john   September 6th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

no this Congress has successfully held out against your agenda. We will be able to push the change this country needs on energy infrastructure etc once you are GONE and OBAMA is in office.

Ted:Canada   September 6th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

CANADA THINKS BUSH IS AN IDIOT AND WON"T LET HIM THE COUNTRY Lou we are building a fence!!!!!

Bush Republicans created a..
1.False war
2.Mortgage Nightmare
3.Highest jobless rate
4.Loss in personal income
5.Loss in American buying power
6.Fuel cost scandal
7.Thousands Americans die because they have no health care

For those of you who vote republican this NOV – in the eyes of the rest of the world you are just simply stupid.

For those Americans who are truly trying to change this course

God Bless You

You current Amercian governement won't!

go away mongers Ventura ca   September 6th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

GO AWAY ----–FAR, FAR AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NoMoreEvil   September 6th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Go away already Bush.............
Obama/Biden08...

Rhia   September 6th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Yeah, drill, baby, drill...until you run out of your resources...

RR   September 6th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Since the dems took over congress, gas prices have sky-rocketed, unemployment is at a 5 year high, foreclosures are happeneing at a record pace, and the deficit is growing.

What have they done? Blame Bush! Doesn't the Constitution give them the power to write laws and control the budget? Maybe they should stop being so partisan and trying to blame everyone but themselves and try to work with the President and the Reps to get things done and do their jobs!

what happened to moderates?   September 6th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Oil is not renewable. Thus, strategically it makes more sense to keep what we've got in the ground and buy from others until theirs runs out. Then we tap our own and keep it for ourselves. In the meantime, we should develop alternative sources of energy. Whoever comes up with the next big breakthrough is going to do very well. We need to make sure it is America.

Irene   September 6th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

HE JUST DOESN'T GET IT, DOES HE!

Annie   September 6th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Drill, Drill, Drill once again. I guess he's worried about his retirement portfolio. Obviously he's not worried about mine or yours. What a disgrace to our country's good name.

Kat   September 6th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Foot in mouth disease George. Just shut up and go away.

Daniel va   September 6th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Go away nuts

Stacey   September 6th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

My Lands.. how fast can the truck back up and hual this bafoon back to Crawford, Texas.. The denial is killing me..

bridgette   September 6th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

There is no reason to quote this man anymore because he's going to be gone in a few months. And people vote with their brains they will not give us four more years of this mess. McCain is change that is not really change at all.

Sandy   September 6th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

What is the difference between Sarah Palin and a pitbull?

Lipstick

What is the difference between Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney?

Lipstick

What is the difference between John McCain and George Bush?

Nothing

Rob indetroit   September 6th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Bush is trying to distract people, its not going to work this time.

HD   September 6th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I think everytime he opens his mouth and 'slams' the Dems, it is good for the Democrats.

Keep on talking, George.

You are clueless.

AGANA AFAM   September 6th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Hahahaha! imagine BUSHMAN critisizing the DEMS!

No More GOP   September 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

GW, you're SO yesterday! Go back to Crawford and try to get a life . . .

Jay   September 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Amazing respect for the President of the United State. He is absolutely correct. This democratic congress is totally useless. I Hope the voters will rid us of Pelosi and her cronies next election.

Joe, Hell MI   September 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

It is best for the Dems to never hold a vote on new energy proposals before the election.

They will take a beating from the public when they vote NO for any new energy policy that will help the average citizen.

VON BISMARK,Vienna.   September 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

This guy has no brown matter.The best performing congress in recent history is the one which permitted him to attack Iraq.

DEBBIE   September 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

BUSH please

your a liar and a cheat...........................

you sold America to china for your own greed...................................

you DARE comment on any issues............................................please

you told the american people there was a need to loose 5000 lives for greed.......

you will have to answer for you sin's

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

David R in Carlsbad   September 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

When he speaks the intelligent 75% in this country just roll their eyes.

FreeNLovIt   September 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

what did Bush give future generations? 8 trillion dollar debt.

KenB, MI   September 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

I understand that Emily Litella has resigned as the Bush speech writer and joined the McCain team.

Same Old Business
(pause)

never mind.

PCL   September 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

When everything you do gets vetoed, you don't get a lot done.

FreeNLovIt   September 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Hart Hat Area.... Congress At Work.. Do Not Distrub

FreeNLovIt   September 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Nanci Pelosi needs to come out and say they are just fighting the special oil interest. Keep pounding that message out and spread the word.

American   September 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

No one cares about this Lame Duck...or what he has to say....not even his own party.

Jean   September 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

He just got kicked out of his own Republican Party!!!

DLH   September 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Willow, in high school government I learned that it's the Executive Branch that has veto power... not the Legislative Branch. But then again, the Democratic candidate says there he's been in 57 iof the 58 states, so maybe there is change we can believe in!

FreeNLovIt   September 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

The Do-Nothing Congress is Doing Something, fighting special interest. This is why everything is stalling!

Tainopower   September 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

DRILL BABY DRILL

Greg, San Francisco, CA   September 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Are you still here, George? We thought you left a long time ago. Maybe just wishful thinking but it's only 5 more months.

Tony   September 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Everytime I read an article about Bush demanding, accusing, slamming anyone I cannot help but laugh.

No one on the planet is in less of a position to demand anything, or accuse, anyone of ANYTHING! What a loser!

S. Boatman   September 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

How Can You Criticise Anyone Mr Worst President In The History Of America! The Entire Republican Energy Plan Consist Of Drill Drill Drill! Put Some Alternative Energy Into That Plan And Something Might Get Done!

barbara   September 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Does anybody care?

DLH   September 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Democratic Energy Policy: Sue OPEC to increase production, while telling the American public that increasing US production won't help prices.... even a high school economics student can see through this!

Mark   September 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Bush is irrelevant... has been for the past three years.

Travis   September 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Is anybody listening to this IDIOT anymore?

Bill W   September 6th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Even T Boone Pickens, a staunch conservative, has said we can't drill our way out of this. Maybe I'll send Mr. President $10.00, maybe he can go buy a clue.

Earl   September 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Imagine the least popular president saying that the people will

go along with his oil drilling.....Georgie boy, are you trying to set it all

up after the people kick you out that you and cheney can make

some more money?

Dawn   September 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

I love how Bush has the audacity to talk about Congress doing nothing when he has taken more vacations than any other president in U.S. history. We all know that off-shore drilling and drilling in ANWAR will not lower gas prices and we wouldn't even see any oil from these explorations for about 10 years. Bush should stick to things he's good at like hmm, can't think of anything.

MLD in NoDak   September 6th, 2008 11:46 am ET

No one cares what you have to say George W Bush.

LS   September 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

8 years later?

Bush, you took too long of a coffee break on your job. You pointing fingers at people now is not going to work. Your were the president and you have sitted around the White House doing absolutely NOTHING for US!

I don't even bother to read what this man has to say anymore or hear what he is thinking.

Willow, in Iowa   September 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

I hope the Congress vetoes offshore drilling exploration, allows access to oil shale (Colorado and Wyoming would love the jobs and infrastructure for this), and makes a big deal about tax credits for alternative energies. We need to put a whole bunch of money into alternative energies, wind, solar, cellulosic ethanol, and even look into algae biofuels. Let every alternative be "on the table", but be very cautious about offshore drilling, because once the oil gets in the water, we're in trouble, even if the beaches are 50 miles away. We need to protect our oceans. Coral is dying off, the oceans are in trouble and we dont know what we can do to save them. We do not want empty water out there. We need to be very careful about anything we do in the oceans.

Will, NJ   September 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Yes, let's give the oil companies more land to build offshore rigs so that every time a storm comes they can all shut down and gouge prices.

John Pittsburgh   September 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

What the............ I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

EPP   September 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

"This Congress has earned a reputation as one of the least productive in history," President Bush said in his radio address Saturday.

– As if you have any legitimacy left Dubya. You should have at least heeded the oath of "do no harm" familiar to most people. Did Congress recently bomb anyone? Torture anyone? No? How odd.

ML - California   September 6th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Who cares – Bush is a "lame duck"!

Napoleon Complex   September 6th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Go away!

Dave in Indy   September 6th, 2008 11:38 am ET

If Bush wants them to be more productive then maybe he should quit threatening vetoes on every bill that isn't 100% what he wants.

Mike   September 6th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Mr. President, please shut up and go back to your cage.
Thank you

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