Thanks for the Fucking Expensive Gift, "W"

This should be on his tombstone, along with Darth's!!! Assholes!!!

Washington Post:

The economic costs to the United States of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan so far total approximately $1.5 trillion, according to a new study by congressional Democrats that estimates the conflicts' "hidden costs"-- including higher oil prices, the expense of treating wounded veterans and interest payments on the money borrowed to pay for the wars.

That amount is nearly double the $804 billion the White House has spent or requested to wage these wars through 2008, according to the Democratic staff of Congress's Joint Economic Committee. Its report, titled "The Hidden Costs of the Iraq War," estimates that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have thus far cost the average U.S. family of four more than $20,000.

"The full economic costs of the war to the American taxpayers and the overall U.S. economy go well beyond even the immense federal budget costs already reported," said the 21-page draft report, obtained yesterday by The Washington Post.

Screw kids... I want more death...

So says Bush about the latest version of the SCHIP bill that passed the house... He's more concerned about some guy covering his ass on all the illegal things he's doing and more concerned about buying more bullets - so sad!!

WCSH6.com:

He also complained that the Senate has not yet confirmed Michael Mukasey as attorney general and scolded Congress for failing to approve more money for Iraq and Afghanistan.

My new hero!!!

WaPo:

Desultory, that is, until Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) grumbled at Republicans: "Youdon't have money to fund the war or children. But you're going to spend it to
blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the president's amusement."

Bush & Congress need a refresher course in the Bill Of Rights

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Via Raw Story:

The proposed House bill offers some concession to the administration, and it includes fixes in surveillance that Democrats and Republicans agreed were needed, such as a clarification that no warrant is required to spy on strictly foreign-to-foreign phone calls and e-mails.

Under the new law, the Attorney General or Director of National Intelligence would be authorized to receive blanket warrants to eavesdrop on several foreign intelligence targets who could call into the United States, but the bill would restore FISA court reviews of targeting procedures and steps taken to "minimize" Americans' exposure to surveillance. If an American is to become the "target" of surveillance, intelligence agencies would be required to seek an individualized warrant from the FISA court.

The American Civil Liberties Union said that concession would allow "blanket warrants" to authorize the National Security Agency and other US intelligence services to gather information on untold numbers of Americans who may not be suspected of doing anything wrong.

He should not be unscripted

"W" should never be unscripted. The man is an IDIOT!!! He cannot speak in public nor can he form a complete thought - or string a proper sentence together.

Kills kids in War - but don't give them Healthcare

The Bush Crime Family would rather see out kids killed in an unjust war rather than help the poor ones by giving them healthcare.

White House:

Q How can the President justify spending billions for a war and denying child health care sanctions in this country, where the needs are there?

MS. PERINO: Well, there are obviously very [sic] two different issues. The President is for the expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. He wants to extend it by 20 percent for the next five years. There are those in Congress who want to expand it even further. And what we see -- we see that as a step towards more government-controlled health care. That is a policy difference that the President has.

Isn't it Ironic???

Chuckle-nuts is allowed to do extraordinary renditions, have secret prisons, hold people for years without access to lawyers, and yet he takes issue with Burma??? The man needs to read less books and try reading the U.S. Constitution!!!

Dana Perino:

MS. PERINO: Good afternoon. I have a statement on Burma, before taking your questions.

The President and Mrs. Bush remain concerned about the reports of violence and intimidation that continue to come out of Burma. The United States is pleased that U.N. Special Envoy Gambari was able to see Aung San Suu Kyi. Mr. Gambari remains in Burma in order to see the top junta leader, Than Shwe. We think it is important that they meet and that a process of national reconciliation can begin.

The United States is committed to working with countries around the world and especially those in the region to move Burma to a peaceful transition to democracy. President Bush had a good meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang last week. And today Jim Jeffrey, the Deputy National Security Advisor, will meet with Chinese Ambassador Zhou to the United States to further these discussions.

I think it's important to note comments made on Friday night by Chinese Premier Wen. He said that China is very much concerned with the situation and hopes that all parties show restraint, resume stability through peaceful means as soon as possible, promote domestic reconciliation and achieve democracy and development. The Chinese Premier said that China will continue to work with the international community to actively facilitate the proper solution to the problem.

I'll take your questions.

Q Do you have any reason to believe that junta leaders will meet with the U.N. Envoy?

MS. PERINO: I don't have any reason to believe one way or the other. We -- he is there waiting to meet with him and as soon as we have an update, we'll provide it.

Q And the protests, themselves, seem to have been stilled. What do you make of that?

MS. PERINO: Well, unfortunately, intimidation and force can chill peaceful demonstrations. And reports about very innocent people being thrown into detention, where they could be held for years without any representation or charges, is distressing; and we understand that some of the monasteries have been sealed. Now, obviously, this has, again, a chilling effect on protestors, but we would ask that everyone show restraint and allow those who want to express themselves to be able to do so in Burma.

George Bush = Moron

From McClatchy:

It took just eight decades but H.L. Mencken's astute prediction on the future course of American presidential politics and the electorate's taste in candidates came true:

On July 26th, 1920, the acerbic and cranky scribe wrote in The Baltimore Sun: "...all the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre — the man who can most easily (and) adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum. The presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

Hitting those Meds again!!!

John Ensign (R-Panteen) is hitting the Med cabinet at his animal hospital again... Had this to say about our Cheerleader-In-Chief's "speech" about Iraq tonight posted on his website:

Washington, D.C. – Senator John Ensign released the following statement tonight after President Bush delivered his speech to the American People:

“After hearing from General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker, the President tonight outlined to the American people the best way forward in Iraq. Unlike some, he has listened to the recommendations of our troops engaged in the battle in Iraq. The bottom up approach and getting basic infrastructure needs in place has helped quell the violence in many of Iraq’s provinces. Al-Qaeda, and other terrorist organizations, believe the war in Iraq is the central front in their war against the West. It is critical that we listen to our generals and troops on the ground in order to achieve success in Iraq.”

Someone should remind him that Iraq had nothing to do with Al Qaeda before we invaded and occupied it. I'm still waiting for my CongrASSman Jon Porter to issue a "supportive" statement to "Dear Leader"...

Chuckle-Nuts speaks...

...And all I heard was Iraq... blah blah blah, Surge... blah blah blah... Victory... blah blah blah... Success... blah blah blah... he really should get a new speech writer.

Just a reminder for those who've forgetten...

Cheerleader-In-Chief had this to say six months after 09/11/01:




And yet, Bin Laden is still on the loose SIX YEARS later, we're in a quagmire in Iraq with no end in sight, New Orleans is still suffering, the economy is doing terrible, his friends in China are poisoning everything, people are dying in mines, the environment is suffering - need I go on???.... WTF!!! I will be so glad when January 20, 2009 comes!!! DEMS: IMPEACH HIM NOW!!!

First Learn English - Then Give Speeches

With Robert Draper's book "Dead Certain" coming out, there have been lots and lots of quotes from it being used. One thing that stood out was Mr. Bush talking about how he wants to do speeches to make money. Then it occured to me. Who in the hell would pay him. The man can barely speak English. He has butchered the language more than someone who uses English as a second language. The man needs to go to Toastmasters if he wishes to succeed.

From the NYT:

First, Mr. Bush said, “I’ll give some speeches, just to replenish the ol’ coffers.” With assets that have been estimated as high as nearly $21 million, Mr. Bush added, “I don’t know what my dad gets — it’s more than 50-75” thousand dollars a speech, and “Clinton’s making a lot of money.”