Rep. Meehan Scoffs at Bush Claim Air Force One was Targeted; Calls it "Spin"

1 posted on 09/14/2001 12:11:05 PM PDT by Scalia Rules

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2 posted on 09/14/2001 12:11:56 PM PDT by Scalia Rules

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I guess he wanted to retire early.

3 posted on 09/14/2001 12:13:34 PM PDT by Sir Gawain

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I don't know for sure what is true, but in an interview that was broadcast, Meehan said that report is a lie.

4 posted on 09/14/2001 12:14:17 PM PDT by stevem (semalone@worldnet.att.net)

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I just heard an interview with him. WHat a dissembling performance.

He is a puke.

5 posted on 09/14/2001 12:15:32 PM PDT by Benrand

Mahhhty is a hohhhses ahhhss!

6 posted on 09/14/2001 12:18:48 PM PDT by marktuoni

Rush played it on his show. He seemed pretty adamant but the reporter is sticking to his story. Remember, all politicians are liars.

7 posted on 09/14/2001 12:19:10 PM PDT by Wyatt's Torch

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Its funny, when you call to complain about it, the office staff says "it was taken out of context". Anyone have the COMPLETE statement? I would love to see the context that could make this sound like anything more than it is, a public slap at Bush for not riding into DC on a missle like some sort of Dr. Stragelove character. What an idiot...

9 posted on 09/14/2001 12:19:20 PM PDT by knews_hound

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Well -- that's one more seat for the Republicans in the next election!

I think many of the others are handling so much more professionally and respectfully. I am appalled that he made this statement.

twinzmommy

10 posted on 09/14/2001 12:20:08 PM PDT by twinzmommy

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Why did you post this here after already posting it under "Front Page?" And the Boston Herald and Drudge articles have been posted as well.

11 posted on 09/14/2001 12:20:29 PM PDT by Coop

Meehan says, "I support the President. I've supported him since Tuesday."

12 posted on 09/14/2001 12:20:44 PM PDT by billorites

My mistake. But now is not the time to be a posting cop.

13 posted on 09/14/2001 12:22:51 PM PDT by Scalia Rules

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Mr. Meehan, welcome to the front line. We'll gladly accept your resignation from the U.S. Congress for your continued service in the U.S. Army. Thank you for your support!

14 posted on 09/14/2001 12:23:35 PM PDT by 41Thunder

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The telephone line is so busy. Does anyone have the names and telephone numbers of his staff members. Maybe we should call them and appeal to their love of country and resign as staff members in a show of support for their country.

15 posted on 09/14/2001 12:23:48 PM PDT by cynicalman

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From the article:

WASHINGTON - Two prominent Bay State Democrats questioned President Bush's leadership style yesterday, cracking the veneer of bipartisan unity Congress has shown in the wake of the twin terrorist attacks. ``It's not a question of what he's saying,'' said U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield). ``The content is fine. But the blandness with which it is delivered has caused considerable reaction.'' U.S. Rep. Martin T. Meehan (D-Lowell) scoffed at reports Air Force One was targeted by terrorists - the reason Bush aides have put forth to explain why the president delayed his return to Washington after Tuesday's attack on the Pentagon. ``I don't buy the notion Air Force One was a target,'' said Meehan. ``That's just PR. That's just spin.''

Sounds like they quoted him. Maybe he should sue.

More Meehan wisdom:

Meehan, who stressed he did not want to sharply criticize Bush given the current crisis, noted that Bush is relatively inexperienced as president, having been in office less than a year.

``He's a new president and he doesn't have the experience that Bill Clinton had,'' said Meehan. ``Under the circumstances he's done pretty well.''

If only Bush had had a few lewinskies, he could do so much better.

And Rep. Neal too:

Neal recalled that former President Clinton had one of the most memorable days of his presidency shortly after the brutal Oklahoma City bombings. Clinton, obviously moved by the massive human suffering, delivered an emotional speech that sought to ease the pain as well as inspire.

``If President Clinton had a better moment than he did in that hangar in Oklahoma City, I never saw it,'' said Neal. ``He lifted the spirits of an entire nation that day. That's what a president does. He provides comfort. And he finds a way to inspire people, to lift them up as well.''

A president is supposed to comfort? And did anyone at FR even see whatever lipbiting exercise Clinton charaded in OKC? What we remember is how he switched from grief to laughter like a chameleon on camera at Ron Brown's funeral.

Our fellow-citizens on the East Coast are hopeless morons.

16 posted on 09/14/2001 12:24:05 PM PDT by George W. Bush

The reporter who first reported this has responded to Meehans saying it is a lie by sticking to his story and saying his report is true.

17 posted on 09/14/2001 12:25:43 PM PDT by Phantom Lord

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Simply appalling.

I agree completely.

18 posted on 09/14/2001 12:25:47 PM PDT by nutmeg

Hoo? Mahtie Meein? Naaaahhh! From Maassatoosits?

19 posted on 09/14/2001 12:26:56 PM PDT by Benrand

Well -- that's one more seat for the Republicans in the next election!

Current number of republicans in congress from Mass... ZERO
Number of republicans in congress in 2003 from Mass... My guess... Zero

20 posted on 09/14/2001 12:27:32 PM PDT by Phantom Lord

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