Mary Landrieu: I'll Punch Bush, 'Literally'

NewsMax.com ^ | Sept. 4, 2005 | Carl Limbacher

[Carl/NewsMax]

Sen. Mary Landrieu threatened the president of the United States with physical violence on Sunday, saying that if he or any other government official criticizes New Orleans police for failing to keep civil order in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina - "I might likely have to punch him - literally."

"If one person criticizes [our sheriffs], or says one more thing, including the president of the United States, he will hear from me - one more word about it after this show airs and I - I might likely have to punch him - literally," Landrieu railed on "ABC's "This Week."

It is illegal to threaten the president with physical violence.

The Louisiana Democrat blasted Bush for neglecting the New Orleans levees, and demanded that he stop using the disaster for "photo-ops."

"The president came here yesterday for a photo-op," Landrieu charged, while surveying the disaster scene via helicopter with "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos in tow. "He got his photo-op but we are never going to get this fixed if he does not send us help now."

Landrieu also blamed Bush for cutting funding for levee improvement, before bursting into tears on camera.

In recent days, Louisiana officials have been criticized for bungling evacuation and rescue efforts. One of those officials, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu, is Sen. Landrieu's brother.

[Hand em their arse]

yeah, he did delete... as he should have... : )

[Jim_Curtis]

If this woman isn't arrested and thrown in jail, Bush is begging for more threats to come his way from the crackpots.

She makes these comments because liberals feel that Bush is coward in the face of their threats. They have good reason to believe this.

[ladyjane]

not only has Bush not criticized the local police, it's not something he would even think of doing.

There is a concept called projection. She must be harboring negative thoughts about the locals and is projecting it onto the President.

It's like the husband who is cheating, he gets very suspicious of his wife.

[saneright]

No Sen.Landrieu he did not show up for a photo op, you did.

Louisiana has been controlled since reconstruction by democrats from top to bottom. This is your parties fault and you know it. Your state, and particularly New Orleans, have a well earned reputation for political corruption. The graft is legendary in the big easy. And let's not forget about the hoards of welfare recipients that inhabit the state.

This is your chickens coming home to roost Sen. Landrieu. Aren't you proud of yourself?

[norton]

Not sure what you'r point was, but reading thgouh this one:
"Louisiana begged for federal help on Sunday in a formal request http://gov.louisiana.gov/Disaster%20Relief%20Request.pdf "
Indicates that Blanco asked for lots and lots of federal aid - but that it was all for clean up and cost sharing after the event. I don't see evacuation or refugee matters anywhere in this 'begging for help" letter.

Also, I don't think the USG needs to send any paperwork in order for one state to send its National Guard, under state control, into another when asked to do so.

[Cboldt]

Nagin is okay in my book. No flaming now, yall hear me?

He may be okay, but he's not acting okay. He needs to level out his presentation instead of flipping between satisfied and not satisfied. He could be a huge help here by getting involved, and reporting accurately where assistnace needs to be applied. He ain't doing his job.

[Puddleglum]

Blame shifting in full force (farce). Living in a soup bowl under sea level with a crime problem to boot was Bush's fault, too.

There was ample warning from every sane engineer that in a match-up between soup-bowl and castrophe, catastrophe would win.

[t2buckeye]

AND the levee that breached had been one that was recently reinforced, I believe.

[clearlight]

"I cant believe the lengths the MSM and their co-conspirators have gone in the blame game.."

It is astounding, isn't it? Anyone who thought the hateful leftists in the media might be chastened even a bit by Kerry's loss last November (myself included)is going to be disappointed. They're back with more venom than ever"

[dennisw]

Definitely though I do give Kathleen Blanco credit for raising six children. She should have stuck to that and teaching. Now she's in **way** above her head.

[Not A Snowbird]

Lets get our troops out of there lets bring them home out of harems way, what the time table on this.

What, you want an exit strategy in the middle of a national crisis?

[andyandval]

He did act on Aug 27th.

Bush declares emergency in Louisiana (Hurricane Katrina)
AP ^ | Aug. 27, 2005 | Staff
 

Posted on 08/28/2005 1:23:07 AM EDT by Anti-Bubba182
 

CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush declared a state of emergency in Louisiana on Saturday because of the approach of Hurricane Katrina and his spokesman urged residents along the coast to heed authorities' advice to evacuate.

Bush, vacationing at his ranch, was being regularly updated about the storm, which is expected to hit land early Monday, White House spokesman Scott McClellan said.

Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency continue to coordinate with state authorities in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama, and have prepositioned supplies in areas expected to be affected, he said.

The president's emergency declaration authorizes the FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts and to provide appropriate assistance in a number of Louisiana parishes, or counties.

Authorities told residents of low-lying coastal communities to head for higher ground. The storm was expected to strengthen as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico and could become a Category 4 hurricane with wind of at least 131 mph.

"We urge residents in the areas that could be impacted to follow the recommendations of local authorities," McClellan said.

[bitt]

okay, I'll back off Nagin, but I want Karen Hughes to walk over and pucnh Landrieu OUT.

[hummingbird]

"If one person criticizes [our sheriffs], or says one more thing, including the president of the United States, he will hear from me - one more word about it after this show airs and I - I might likely have to punch him - literally," Landrieu railed on "ABC's "This Week."

With this quote, Landrieu has, in fact, begun the solidification of the Moonbat Party. She may now codify and officially establish its platform.

Sen. Mary Landrieu (LA-M)

[cajungirl]

Thank you. You are a good sport.

[dfwgator]

Party over Country, that's the Democrat's mantra. The only criticism I've seen coming from Republicans has been directed at President Bush.

[GRRRRR]

Just saw the clip...this hag is an embarassment to the country, put her with Voinivich crybaby from OH...

[sully777]

This article is the best laugh of the day. It's satire right? Right?

[fishing1]

I take it her supply was interrupted as well.

[nicmarlo]

"If one person criticizes [our sheriffs], or says one more thing, including the president of the United States, he will hear from me - one more word about it after this show airs and I - I might likely have to punch him - literally," Landrieu railed on "ABC's "This Week."

Hey, you worthless POS dumb@ss commie Rat......

'splain this away...........then start throwing your swings at Blanco and Nagin and yourself.

WHY DIDN'T YOU DEPLOY THE BUSES, MAYOR?... New Orleans Lost Opportunity

FOXNEWS: Mayor Nagin intervened to help tourists escape New Orleans before people in Superdome

National Hurricane Director had to call Nagin at home Saturday night to plead: "Get people out..."

Firefighting gear stockpile unused (More Governor Blanco mistakes)

Mandatory evacuation ordered for New Orleans (Please keep this post - BUSH ORDERED EVACUATION!)

Fed. Govt sent emergency supplies to Louisiana as early as Tuesday [From AP]