DFU TALKS TO PRESIDENT AND SENDS DASCHLE TO HIS ROOM

dfu on the scene | 1-5-01 | DFU

[doug from upland]

Yes, the rumors are true. I had the opportunity to ask our president a question today.

First, it began with a statement. Sorry, but I don't remember it exactly ----- Mr. President, my son-in-law recently returned from a cruise on the USS ENTERPRISE. He wants you to know that everyone on that ship, down to the last man and woman, is proud to call you their commander in chief.

He smiled and the crowd gave a huge standing O.

Then one of the event helpers tried to take away the microphone. I politely said no, I hadn't gotten to ask my question.

"Mr. President, now for my question. After you send Tommy Daschle to his room for being bad, please tell us how you plan to end our nation's dependence on foreign oil."

What a fun time and a great right wing audience!

[semaj]

Some have already said it: You da man! KUDOS!

[ironman]

Wat to go Doug. For the record from the whitehouse.gov site.

Q First, sir, a message from the crew that just recently returned from the USS Enterprise. My son-in-law was aboard that. From the last man and woman on that crew, they are honored to call you their Commander in Chief. (Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT: Okay.

Q And my question, sir, after you make Tommy Daschle go to his room for being bad, tell us something about your plans to end our dependency on foreign oil.

[Rocko]

Bump.

[tubebender]

How about some lessons on keeping you brain engaged while your knees are knocking and your teeth are chattering. My heart is racing so fast my intire body shuts down...and that's just talking to the Dog Catcher.

[flamefront]

Excellent.

Just at the moment when it was appearing that the President could have fallen out of touch with the public, you reached out an did it!

But now the media will forever make you out as a shill.

[the rifleman]

Great job Doug. Now keep your blinds drawn and don't be flying too much. :)

[nightowl]

I just loved your statement to the President about the military AND your Tommy Daschle slap AND your question about our dependence on foreign oil. I taped it & when my husband came in, I played him your question. However, I did not know you were a freeper until reading this thread. I just passed the info to my better half. You did us proud.

[kristinn]

I'm waiting for the re-run of the re-run to see this wonderful exchange. Good job and jab !

You were already headed for the FR Hall of Fame. Now, this will be number one on your 'highlights reel'.

[doug from upland]

Josh's first cruise was on the Teddy Roosevelt. I have hanging above my computer a great framed picture from an aerial view. The crew is in their whites and are spelling out "Big Stick."

[WVNan]

doug, you actually made the President of the U.S. cry. He didn't just choke up, he cried and fought to regain his composure. I think your question jerked him back into composure by making him chuckle inside. Great job!

[JulieRNR21]

Thanks for the ping.....drats.... I missed your big moment doug....I was watching FOX and they cut the speech short so I didn't see you. Will try to catch a re-run later on C-Span.

BRAVO BUMP to doug from upland!

[JulieRNR21]

Just looked at the C-Span schedule and it will be repeated beginning at 11:30 PM Eastern time

U.S. Economic Town Hall Meeting
White House Travel, Domestic Trip
Ontario, California (United States)
ID: 168071 - 01/05/2002 - 1:01 - $29.95

Bush, George W., President, United States (2001-)

President Bush will discuss the U.S. economy and his Administration's economic proposals. He will then answer questions from the audience.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all so much for the heads ups!

Way to go, DFU!!! Hugs!

[1 FELLOW FREEPER]

Way to go DOUG !!!!!!!!!!

[calvin sun]

Sorry I missed it. But it sounded great. Good strategy: you are the "bad cop" and GWB gets to be statesmanlike "good cop" and "above the fray." And all this time I thought you were from Pennsylvania (Upland is outside Philadelphia). Sorry and thanks.

[doug from upland]

My friend Senator Daschle should be very pleased to hear that it is on for the third time.

[onyx]

Daschole is no friend. Not even to America!

[doug from upland]

Friend was tongue in cheek. I was just subtly mocking him a little more.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Finally saw the replay. You really touched GW and the crowd. Excellent question too.

[onyx]

I know! I just wanted to point-out that Daschole is no friend to America.