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Posted by: TimALoftis 2 years, 1 month agoNot aware a microphone was open, the President said on Monday that Syria should press Hezbolla to "Stop This " and that his secretary of state may go to region soon.
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remleomike
July 17, 2006, 12:02 p.m.To WngC618:
If my memory serves me correctly- you don't even live here anyore. Your silly and insane rants are rendered mute.
Second and most important, why is this even a story?
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web_1
July 17, 2006, 12:07 p.m.Apparently the marriage consuling had nothing to do with language. He should get consuling about why not lie to the people
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C.K.
July 17, 2006, 12:11 p.m.remleomike,
There are numerous ambassadors and members of the U.S. military and armed forces who do not live in the U.S. There are numerous citzens working around the globe and living in other countries. This distinction makes them no less American than any other American.
As for your question: the reason I chose to highlight this particular story is precisely because of your question, which is the same one I had when I saw this popping up everywhere. Why do we gravitate towards this type of anecdote as news? One could argue, I suppose, that it was inappropriate behavior given the occasion and surroundings; but he wasn't speaking to the group at large. He was speaking to his friend, Blair. It is a rarely seen view of the President with his gaurd down.
But what does everyone else think? Is this newsworthy and if not what's gone wrong with the news?
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ChinPhat
July 17, 2006, 12:11 p.m.Actully GW is right...again. Hezbollah and other terrorists should stop this SH** before we get really mad. Just look at what Israel is doing now that they are mad. Now think of a billion times that...........cool
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TimALoftis
July 17, 2006, 12:13 p.m.Bush is only human...so the use of the word is no big deal. Lets face it with his 'Cowboy' image he could have said something a lot worse that could have set the middle east on fire for sure.
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zman
July 17, 2006, 12:14 p.m.It's not news - while I don't like much the Pres has done, come on, we all curse.......what's the big deal
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Tristansdad
July 17, 2006, 12:15 p.m.To remleomike:
Just for the record:
WngC618 may be silly and insane but they are clearly not mute. Further, the fact that WngC618 doesn´t live in CONUS is irrelevant.
To answer the second part, it´s a story because anytime the President speaks in public (knowlingly or otherwise) it´s a story.
For the record, I happen to agree with Bush as far as these comments go, strong language and all. At least he can see far enough to understand that Syria´s backing of Hezbollah has made the recent attacks possible. It is an unfortunate fact that the Lebanese government is unable to control groups like this within their own borders. All this said, I am surprised by the subdued reaction of most of the regional powers. Good on them for keeping out of it.
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USAUSA
July 17, 2006, 12:18 p.m.I would rather hear him say "stop this s***' than to say "bring it on". The media needs to grow up as well cease being hypocrites(did I spell that right?) Sometimes (more often than not) the media takes on the role of the school yard instigator rather than informer of news. Edward R. Murrow, Eric Sevarind, Walter Conkrite, Huntley & Brinkley, those were newsman with class and dignity. Sometimes it seems like every part of our society has slipped into the lowest denominator of civilized behavior.
The last few days has produced such extreme, venomous, hate filled diatribe on both sides of this issue. It makes me both understand the state of mind of all parties in the middle east as well as gives no hope for positive resolution. How brave we are with others people's lives.
Shame on every person who has brought their hate to this forum.
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rushran
July 17, 2006, 12:28 p.m.WHO CARES IF HE CUSSED NOBOBY REALLY LISTENS TO HIS BABBLE UNLESS YOUR BRAINWASHED
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Tristansdad
July 17, 2006, 12:29 p.m.To picador:
I appreciate your take on this but would like to point out something very important: groups like Hamas and Hezbollah are very real and very bent on the annhilation of a sovereign state. American conspiracy or no, these groups are a problem for everyone in the region and should be recognized as such. To reiterate, I am content in the knowledge that the whole US Med Fleet isn´t sitting off the coast in a provocative manner. Let no one be fooled however; if the US military wanted to engage someone in the vicinity it could happen within minutes.
This said, it´s a smart move to keep a low profile regarding this conflict.
V/r
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remleomike
July 17, 2006, 12:31 p.m.C.K.
Point taken.
I still don't believe that a "slip of the tounge (whether it be a Cinthia McKinney slip or Dubya) should be considered news. Most people swear at least once in their life and don't think twice, this should fall into that catagory.
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TimALoftis
July 17, 2006, 12:34 p.m.As the person who submitted this story early this morning, I have one quick point.
I submitted it more for its humor and the way it painted the President as being 'Human' than its so called 'News' value. for that reason the story was placed in the 'Politics' channel vs. the 'News' channel. As C.K. mentioned it is obvously getting a great deal of attention not only here but the cable news outlets as well. In the end I hope that the Nation's focus is on ending the crisis in the middle east and not on our President using a simple 4 letter word.
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dandt1612
July 17, 2006, 12:36 p.m.If the Vice President can curse why can't the President.
This is NOT news.
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sweetipii
July 17, 2006, 12:44 p.m.Wow I didn't know saying sh** could cause this much response...and on such a deep level.
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integrityonly
July 17, 2006, 12:48 p.m.Once again putting the old foot in the mouth routine!!!Mr. Bush once again expresses the old "american charm " ' and "sensitivity" to a crisis. Vocabulary has never been his strong point!!! What about his educational reforms--- no child left behind--- I guess maybe he should apply!!!!
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Niko
July 17, 2006, 12:51 p.m.Wow - he used the 'S' word. I'm sure he could have, and probably does use, a lot worse.
The English think the word 'Bloody', is a swear word.
I've used the German equivalent to the 'S' word, until I was in an area of a large German contingent. Then I tried the Portuguese equivalent, until the same thing happened. Now I have trained myself to say shazam. Keeps me out of trouble.
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tonymw8
July 17, 2006, 1:03 p.m.I think that Bush needs to be removed from office, Why, Well because I really dont' think that we should have went over there. It is none of our business. What about the high gas prices? What about all the homeless people in this country has he done anything about that? NO!! He dont' care about the people in this country, He is an OIL MAN!!!!! That is all he thinks about. Another thing and I have proof of this. Mr. Bush never spent and time in the service. Why? Well because his family paied to keep him out of harms way. Do you really think that if he had boys that thay would be over there fighting woth the others? NO!! Thay would be home safe. So all of your people that support Bush are brainwashed. Bush was never an honest man. He cheated to get into office because of his brother Jeb Bush fixed the votes in Florida but people dont' think that could happen. well it did. This time it happened in Ohio. That is how he got in office again. He is a cheat and a lier in my book.
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lvskeeter
July 17, 2006, 1:12 p.m.Who Cares! I've heard worse language on everday television shows! He is as human as the rest of us. Stop focusing on everything negative about Bushy and start focusing on the liberal attitudes that are ruining the world!
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JasonCalacanis
July 17, 2006, 1:24 p.m.The NYT did not censor the clip...
http://graphics.nytimes.com/packages/audio/politics/bush_g8audio.mp3
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xavier2006
July 17, 2006, 1:38 p.m.God forbid the President of the mighty U.S. curse but it would be just fine if he lied about having multiple affairs.
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Big Tex
July 17, 2006, 1:47 p.m.If I were President I'd be cursing more than just a little. Too much worrying about stepping on toes. Not a Bush supporter, but if he cusses a little so #!x&^%*$!!!!!!! what???????
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