Bush ridicules Kerry's debate performance

WOI-TV (Iowa) ^ | October 9, 2004 | (AP)

[NewMediaFan]

WATERLOO, Iowa -- President Bush ridiculed Democratic rival John Kerry at a rally today in Waterloo.

He says he could barely contain himself during last night's debate, when Kerry said he had only one position on Iraq.

Bush says Kerry -- quote -- "must think we've been on another planet."

Speaking to more than seven-thousand activists at a baseball stadium in Waterloo, Bush declared himself the winner of the debate.

He says he'll use his momentum from last night's performance to become the first Republican to carry Iowa in 20 years.

[MOgirl]

Hello,

Wow, that was some investigation! Great info, thanks!

Glad to be here, MOgirl

[knuthom]

Kerry is from Mars. Bush is from Texas.

I don't think so. Kerry is definately not from Mars. I think sissy boy is from some other planet; maybe Venus, Pluto, or Uranus.

[FesterUSMC]

Speaking to more than seven-thousand activists at a baseball stadium in Waterloo, Bush declared himself the winner of the debate.

I'm sorry George W. Bush is The President of the United States! This is how the article should have been written.
Speaking to more than seven-thousand( "Americans" or "people") at a baseball stadium in Waterloo, Bush declared himself the winner of the debate.

[nikos1121]

I WANT YOU ALL TO READ WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!!!!! OKAY? :-) "Speaking to more than seven-thousand activists
Activists? Now Presidential supporters are activists? Wow, don't we sound extreme."

I wish to share a Surreal experience with everyone tonight....

I'm watching C-span tonight, (it's still on so WATCH IT!!!) They're re-broadcasting the presidential debates from the past. The Nixon-Kennedy debates are really telling. Two undeniably patriotic and very intelligent public servants with differences who express their opinions succinctly. In my opinion Kennedy won the debate. In fact, as a republican, I am proud to say that I enjoyed his every word.

On the other channel was Apocalypse Now; at the same time. This movie brings home the difficulties for all concerned of that war. You figure.. For me it brought things, the real issues, into clear perspective. To listen to the eloquence of Kennedy then, I find that he is much more, without a doubt, in line with the George Bush of now than with Kerry. There is absolutely no doubt about this. Kennedy recognized the Communist threat then as Bush recognizes the terror threat now. Kennedy and Nixon were leaders with a keen vision of the future, tempered with a respectful but full understanding of world history. The next debate was Bush vs Dukakis (sp?). And I was reminded how embarrassed how Dukakis, then, made me feel to be American of Greek descent. No more embarrassed however, by George Soros now. George Bush is not Kennedy. He is not a Nixon nor does he have the enate style of Reagan. But do you know something? He is a leader of men and women in a common cause. He surrounds himself with the best people and gives them the mandate to achieve his objectives, which are good for this country. Who does Kerry have? Only those who are uncomfortable with freedom and a strong America. nikos PS--I will tell you right now, I intend to spread this thought tonight...so don't be upset with me if you read this again.

[texasflower]

LOL! That tongue thing is so disgusting.

[texasflower]

Good post. I did turn to cspan at your suggestion.

Listening to Bush/Dukakis now.

[texasflower]

Wow. That exchange right now about the judicial appointments was almost word for word in some respects to what George W. said last night!

Did you hear that? Litmus test, interpret consitution only, not legislate from the bench and so on.

[keats5]

I think Bush should scrunch up his forhead tell Kerry, "Bet ya can't do this!"

[rock58seg]

It looks like only pumpkins showed up to listen to Kerry!

Is that another. "too much ersatz sun tanning joke?"

LOL

BUSH?CHENEY IN 2004

[Eric in the Ozarks]

The broadcast wire is written a bit differently than newspaper style. The word "quote" belongs in the sentence so that a radio listener will understand it was caustic language coming from the president.

[normy]

7,000 extremists

[rock58seg]

I don't think so. Kerry is definately not from Mars. I think sissy boy is from some other planet; maybe Venus, Pluto, or Uranus.

Till after the election, I would gladly rename Uranus to Urinal and let it be Kerry's home planet. Anyone agree?

BUSH/CHENEY IN 2004

[dougd]

But to be fair, I'm sure they meant seven-thousand INSURGENTS

No no no! - Insurgents are those misunderstood freedom fighters who behead people. They really meant seven thousand TERRORISTS - mean cruel nasty terrorists trying to impose the most evil philosophy of conservatism on the whole world.

[t2buckeye]

YOu are right about Lorain County. First, the population there is NOT growing and therefore, increasing voter registration is not the reason he'd go there. Naturally, fraud is always a concern since it is such a Dem stronghold; but there are lots of vets there too. Kerry shouldn't have to go there since they have been hardest hit because of loss of manufacturing...so why is he?

[A Citizen Reporter]

No, it's the truth!

OH heck, I forgot about the apples that showed up also.
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry showered with confetti at a rally in Elryia, Ohio, October 9, 2004. With two of the presidential debates completed, Kerry and President George W. Bush will meet for the final debate on October 13 in Tempe, Arizona. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry speaks to crowd at a rally in Elryia, Ohio, October 9, 2004. With two of the presidential debates completed, Kerry and President George W. Bush will meet for the final debate on October 13 in Tempe, Arizona. REUTERS/Jim Young

[dufekin]

Bush is from Texas, a state so huge that his supporters occupy both Mars and Venus. We can cede Pluto to Kerry; that planet, after all, takes the name of the Roman god of the underworld, their version of Hell. Considering that Kerry commits treason, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of his own country's brave soldiers, this planet seems most appropriate.

[Revolting cat!]

Speaking to more than seven-thousand activists

In other news today, British enngineer abducted with two American contractors was beheaded by Iraqi activists.

[Dog Gone]

I like your analysis. It's important to see where the candidates are appearing.

They don't waste time and resources in states where appearances won't make a difference.

I'd love to attend a Bush campaign appearance here in Texas. Ain't gonna happen. Kerry isn't going to campaign in Rhode Island, either.

Florida, Ohio, Iowa, and all the other battleground states are still in play. When one candidate quits contesting them, it's a sure sign that the campaign believes the outcome is certain.

[FlashBack]

I'd say at least 7,000 there today...and the crowd went WILD when AIR FORCE ONE flew over the stadium on it's way to the airport!!!!
This is the third event I've attended this election year (Bush in Cedar Rapids and Cheney in Waterloo previously) and the crowds have been enthusiastic and numerous!!
The President does extremely well when he talks to the people...he connects in a way that Kerry just cannot...as one of us!