Bush Curses Hezbollah at G-8 Luncheon

AP via NewsMax ^ | July 17, 2006 | Carl Limbacher

[Kaslin]

It wasn't meant to be overheard. Private luncheon conversations among world leaders, picked up by a microphone, provided a rare window into both banter and substance - including President Bush cursing Hezbollah's attacks against Israel.

Bush expressed his frustration with the United Nations and his disgust with the militant Islamic group and its backers in Syria as he talked to British Prime Minister Tony Blair during the closing lunch at the Group of Eight summit.

"See the irony is that what they need to do is get Syria to get Hezbollah to stop doing this (expletive) and it's over," Bush told Blair as he chewed on a buttered roll.

[veronica]

Truman did stuff like this. He's deeply admired now for being "plain spoken." :)

[Eagles Talon IV]

What ARE you talking about? Bush said "... they need to do is get Syria to get Hezbollah to stop doing this (expletive) and it's over...". Is this not true?

Why is it a ridiculous statement if it is true?

[Lucky Dog]

including President Bush cursing Hezbollah's attacks against Israel

It would appear that the AP needs some definitions (among other things such a veracity) in order to report accurately.

curse n.

1.
a. An appeal or prayer for evil or misfortune to befall someone or something. b. The evil or misfortune that comes in or as if in response to such an appeal: bewailed the curse of ill health.
2. One that is accursed.
3. A source or cause of evil; a scourge: “Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race” (William Ewart Gladstone).
4. A profane word or phrase; a swearword.
5. Ecclesiastical. A censure, ban, or anathema.

swear·word n.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted"

pro·fan·i·ty n.

1. The condition or quality of being profane.
2.
a. Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language.
b. The use of such language.

vul·gar·i·ty n.

1. The quality or condition of being vulgar.
2. Something, such as an act or expression, that offends good taste or propriety.

[tmp02]

"Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people." Proverbs 14:34

[mewzilla]

Could be worse....

Tabloids war begins with battle of Mrs Merkel's rear

[Redleg Duke]

What "curse"? A vulgar term yes, but these uneducated morons in the press can't even define what it was!

[Just mythoughts]

I sure would like to know who the THEY is he was referring to???? WHO can get Syria to do anything????

[Redleg Duke]

"Why is it a ridiculous statement if it is true?"

Because Dark Skies lives to complain about President Bush.

[Dark Skies]

...they need to do is get Syria to get Hezbollah to stop doing this (expletive) and it's over...". Is this not true?

Israel, Condi, and the President have said that a cease-fire (which is what a stoppage is) will not be honored. This battle will not end until Hezbollah is eliminated.

So NO, that statement you mention isn't true.

[SmithL]

He called them a Clymer?

[JimRed]

He can't be reading his Bible every day like he claims with a mouth like that.......

The word shit refers to a substance produced by, or as a verb to an action performed by every living human being (actually, every living creature). It is a crude and rude expression, yes; but it is not abuse of the Lord's name or blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.

We'd prefer he not use it, as it gives fuel to the anti-Christian element ("see, I told you he was faking religion"), but he is human like us.

[Dark Skies]

lol...and you know me so well, I guess!

[quesera]

It always seems that the microphone next to W is the one that's on.

I have a few nasty words myself for Hezbollah and Hamas, and their backers Syria and Iran, but I wont print them here.

[NewLand]

I sure would like to know who the THEY is he was referring to????

Hint...

[dogcaller]

At least President Bush didn't skirt the issue or leave a stain on the presidency as his predecessor did.

[betsyross1776]

Would like to do a lot more then just say s---.Matter of fact I would love to give them an enema with A smart bomb. Bush is too easy on the words, but then again he is human. This will never stick, isn't it amazing how with Bush the mic is always on, with Clinton coming out of Ron Browns funeraL laughing AND TAKING HISSEY FITS IN THE WHITE HOUSE IT WAS ALWAYS OFF1

[Michael81Dus]

I think it´s intended to keep that unsaid. Everyone (Iran, Russia?) who COULD be addressed will think twice about further support for Hezbollah.

[Just mythoughts]

All things considered sure makes one wonder....

[WV Mountain Mama]

So my mom was cursing me when she said to "knock that $hit off!"? I don't think so. Now if W would have said that we are going to annihilate these f#$%$#s, that would be newsworthy only because it would about time someone said it.

[Just mythoughts]

Unfortunately we buyers of their oil are a link in their funding chain.