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John Roberts of CBS just apoligized for "sloppy" comments
White House Press Briefing | oct. 31, 2005

Posted on 10/31/2005 11:54:41 AM PST by blogblogginaway

Watching WH briefing John Roberts Just apoligized to McClellan by sayin "I'm sorry for my unfortunate choice of words this morning". McClellan just nodded in response.


TOPICS: Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alito; apology; cbsjohnroberts; cbsnews; jonsloppy2ndsroberts; notready4primetime; pig; scotus; seebsnews; sloppysecondsroberts
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To: Cboldt
My guess is the idiot had no clue as to the meaning of what he said.

No, if he knew the phrase, he knew the meaning. Reporters have a way with words - or they don't have the job...

81 posted on 10/31/2005 12:10:28 PM PST by GOPJ (Is every democrat a bent kneed Monica?)
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To: kenth

Hindsight is 20/20. Had he thought of it he should have said, "If you care to rephrase your question I'd be happy to answer". In any case it was not McClellan who lost the round.


82 posted on 10/31/2005 12:11:06 PM PST by Eagles Talon IV
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To: WBL 1952

I just got off the phone with them, for the second time, since they disconnected me the first time. I gave the poor girl my very polite, but strongly worded thoughts on the matter, and told her that I am astounded that Roberts is still employed by their company this late in the day.


83 posted on 10/31/2005 12:11:09 PM PST by ExpatGator (Progressivism: A polyp on the colon politic.)
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To: Bluegrass Conservative

I would.


84 posted on 10/31/2005 12:11:22 PM PST by Redleg Duke (9/11 - "WE WILL NEVER FORGET!")
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To: GOPJ

Please e-mail and call.

There is nothing better we can so than let our voice be heard.


85 posted on 10/31/2005 12:11:29 PM PST by GAD
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To: GOP_Proud

For some reason Drudge used a British slang dictionary. But the term is very much in use in American slang, with no shag about it!


86 posted on 10/31/2005 12:11:57 PM PST by governsleastgovernsbest (read my posts on Today show bias at www.newsbusters.org)
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To: auto power

He really said ...."sloppy seconds" ?!?!?!?.......Whoa !


87 posted on 10/31/2005 12:12:13 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: geopyg

LOLOLOL


88 posted on 10/31/2005 12:12:21 PM PST by governsleastgovernsbest (read my posts on Today show bias at www.newsbusters.org)
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To: conservativewasp
"Whoops, that was goose steeping, never mind.:

Wasn't it backward goose stepping??

;o)
89 posted on 10/31/2005 12:12:41 PM PST by LIConFem (A fronte praecipitium, a tergo lupi.)
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To: GOP_Proud
"However, if it's used in the UK, why should anyone be so familiar with it?"

I grew up in the 1950's, here in America, and I remember it from then.

90 posted on 10/31/2005 12:12:56 PM PST by Eagles Talon IV
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To: GOP_Proud

I would agree with you...However, EVERY TIME a conservative burps we hear about it ad nauseum from these morons. I say what goes around, comes around.


91 posted on 10/31/2005 12:14:18 PM PST by PLOM...NOT! (Liberal activists are the paparazzi of politics)
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To: smith288

Too bad he didn't say that to Rumsfeld. His reply would have been one for the ages.


92 posted on 10/31/2005 12:14:24 PM PST by Semper Paratus
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To: WBL 1952

I called,and I hope everyone does!


93 posted on 10/31/2005 12:15:01 PM PST by patriciamary
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To: Bluegrass Conservative

Would the media show mercy to anybody, if things were reversed?


94 posted on 10/31/2005 12:15:27 PM PST by Finalapproach29er (Americans need to remember Osama's "strong horse" -"weak horse" analogy. Let's stop acting weak.)
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To: blogblogginaway

Don't fire him; instead, wrap that gaffe around his neck for awhile, and nickname him with it. "We turn now to John 'Sloppy Seconds, not the smart one on the Supreme Court' Roberts ... "


95 posted on 10/31/2005 12:15:54 PM PST by pogo101
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To: GOP_Proud

The whole world is watching! At least the FReepers are and they cannot get away with the stuff that they used to. lol


96 posted on 10/31/2005 12:15:54 PM PST by Temple Owl (ueuu)
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To: GOP_Proud
I guess my being female is why I didn't know. However, if it's used in the UK, why should anyone be so familiar with it?

It's used in the USA too, and AFAIK, the innocuous meaning, e.g. double dipper at the chip dip, is the uncommon one.

Had you heard or used the term before today?

97 posted on 10/31/2005 12:16:00 PM PST by Cboldt
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To: Bluegrass Conservative

I bet he knows exactly what he said,these reporter are so anti Bush they cannot think straight.


98 posted on 10/31/2005 12:16:26 PM PST by patriciamary
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To: GOP_Proud
I'm guessing he didn't know the original meaning. I agree.

He probably does know the original meaning, just like most of the rest of us do. But he probably didn't think much about it. I agree, though: this is no big deal.

99 posted on 10/31/2005 12:16:29 PM PST by r9etb
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To: Eagles Talon IV; petitfour
It is not the job of the WH press secy to be confrontational. In fact it would be a big mistake for him to get mixed up in a verbal joust with reporters.

I agree with petitfour 100%. I'm not asking that the WH press secy be confrontational, but it is obvious to most everyone that the press corp runs rough shod over McClellan and he LETS them. It's gotten to be a sport amongst the elite media as to who can get bolder with their insulting disrespectful questions and remarks every time he holds a presser.

While McClellan seems to be a nice guy, he's not capable of handling these media @ssholes without that deer-in-the-headlights look. He's in way over his head and should be replaced.

100 posted on 10/31/2005 12:17:14 PM PST by demkicker (I BELIEVE CONGRESSMAN WELDON!)
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