Bush scolds balking GOP

Washington Times ^

[Cagey]

And, you can add his wanting to spend another 30 Billion of our dollars to "fight" Aids in Africa. He's become an embarrassment.

[madconserv]

This week, the latest desertions include several RNC staff members leaving the research, finance and other departments to join the undeclared Republican presidential campaign of former Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee, Republicans close to the RNC told The Times in separate and confidential interviews. Staffers at the RNC operate in a closed, closely watched environment, with the White House in full control of virtually all movement, current and former Republican officials said privately. Some of these RNC staff members -- in what one committee insider described as "responsible positions" -- are eager to find a more ideologically compatible employer in a "less-confining environment" and think Mr. Thompson's informal campaign is the answer.WHOO HOO! Jesus take the wheel.

[browardchad]

"To sit on the sidelines and criticize the bill and nitpick the bill, use one-liners and one word, anyone can do that," Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said.

Talk about a pot and kettle scenario: one-liners and generalities are exactly what Bush and those supporting the bill are using. There's been no substantive, point-by-point, line-by-line refutation of criticism by anyone in the administration, for the simple reason that the bill will not stand up to such scrutiny.

If it weren't for the internet, and the efforts of conservative groups such as the Heritage Foundation to get the truth out there -- in the form of the actual legislation, rather than spin -- very few ordinary people would be privvy to the details of this truly awful legislation.

The awkward truth is that it isn't opponents of the bill that are using "one-lners" and broad brushes to smear those who disagree; it's supporters of the bill, with the President himself leading the way.

[Cagey]

it is said that you go home with the one that brought you to the dane....

Priceless.

[Kozak]

Tony Snow said the administration was trying to "lower the temperature and get people to talk about basic principles."

Okay

SECURE THE BORDER
PUNISH EMPLOYERS OF ILLEGALS
NO AMNESTY

That basic enough for you Tony?

[P8riot]

The president pleaded with senators to "show courage and resolve" to withstand outrage from voters in their districts.

Who works for whom Mr. President?

[UCFRoadWarrior]

Sounds like Bush is beginning to realize his illegal alien amnesty plan is in trouble. His actions sound of desperation.

Its time for GOP leaders to sit Bush down and read him the riot act

[John D]

It is easy for Bush to say “show courage and resolve and withstand outrage from voters”. He is not running again.

[Paladin2]

Enforcing the borders would be an obvious first step for W.

[be-baw]

Bush probably figures that since he has the support of The Weekly Standard on the immigration bill he can insult what little is left of his base and get away with it. Who in the hell in the White House is putting these words in his mouth? Talk about tone deaf...

No doubt he is trying to build a legacy on whatever he can support that he thinks will get through Congress. The way things are going, his finally legacy may be that he leaves office with a lower approval rating than even Jimmy Carter.

[Paladin2]

Hey, I like burritos too, but I do seem to have to buy them for myself.

[jch10]

It seems President Bush has the backbone to stand against us, his loyal supporters, while he has allowed his enemies free rein for six years. Why hasn’t he spoken up to his opposition like he is doing to his party?

[madconserv]

You asked us to have courage and resolve in the war on terror and we conservatives gave you that and still do. Now you can feel that courage and resolve in the war against amnesty and you spit on us.

[yankeedame]

"I'm not going around frightening people. People are frightened, and they're trying to scare the politicians into voting the way they want them to," said Sen. Jim DeMint, South Carolina Republican,...

Interesting choice of words here.

• The people are "frightened". Not angry. Not concerned. Not worried. Not outraged. They're "frightened"...like little kids or little animals...or like something out of Tobacco Road.
• The people {a.k.a. the electorite] want to "scare" politicians. Not "pressure", "challenge", not "send a message". Scare. You know, like thugs or street mobs.

But the line that gets me is:"..they're trying to scare the politicians into voting the way they [the voters] want them to..."

Imagine,people who drink beer out of the bottle, shop at Wal-Mart, subscribe to TV Guide, and go bowling... imagin, these, these people actually wanting their reps. to listen to them. That's some nerve, I'll tell you.

[Right Wing Agitator]

Can I get a show of hands of everyone who wants Jeb to run for president?

[SkyPilot]

I never thought I would see this President come to this point.

I have been a long supporter of his. I waited in the rain to see him on the campaign trail in 2004. I have money to his campaign in 2000 and 2004 and voted for him twice.

Someone cue the song "Thank you For Being a Friend."

[UCFRoadWarrior]

Good points...and I think with only Weakly Standard neo-libs supporting him on this it should send a message

[backhoe]

[seemoAR]

I wonder how much money the Bushes have invested in Aids research and treatment.