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Bubble boy lives
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:24 am
by Mister Bushice
Bush says he does not live in a bubble
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S.
President George W. Bush said on Monday that he does not live "in a bubble" and that he is well aware of what is going on outside the White House, rejecting critics' claims that he is out of touch with public opinion.
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"I don't feel in a bubble," Bush said in an interview on "NBC Nightly News."
"I feel like I'm getting really good advice from very capable people, and that people from all walks of life have informed me and informed those who advise me. And I feel very comfortable that I'm very aware of what's going on," Bush said.
But Bush did acknowledge the bubble of security that prevents him from enjoying ordinary experiences.
"I mean you feel in a bubble in the sense that I can't go walking out the front gate and you know, go shopping, like I'd love to do for my wife," he said.
Asked how much television news and newspapers he regularly consumes, Bush moved to dispel a myth that grew a few years ago after he told an interviewer that he does not read newspapers.
"Every morning I look at the newspaper," Bush told NBC. "I can't say I've read every single article in the newspaper. But, I definitely know what's in the news."
"Occasionally, I watch television. I don't want to hurt your feelings. But it's occasionally," Bush said jokingly.
"But I'm very aware of what's in the news. I'm aware because I see clips. I see summaries," he said. Bush added that staffers also brief him daily on what's brewing on domestic and international issues.
"Frankly, it is probably part of my own fault for needling people, but it's a myth to think I don't know what's going on," Bush said. "And it's a myth to think that I'm not aware that there (are) opinions that don't agree with mine. Because I'm fully aware of that."
what he left off was "and those people who disagree with me need to see the error of their ways."
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:29 am
by Gunslinger
He was surely reading the news when Hurricane Corrina struck New Orleans, I was right by his side as he was reading the newspaper.
Sin,
Laura Bush
Re: Bubble boy lives
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:22 am
by OCmike
Mister Bushice wrote:
what he left off was "and those people who disagree with me need to see the error of their ways."
If this type of posting keeps up, I'm going to start thinking that you're not a fan. :D
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 3:46 am
by Mississippi Neck
I was thinking it was more like a cocoon...you can see whats happening through a bubble.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:14 am
by poptart
Great thread.
Gore lost.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:59 pm
by SunCoastSooner
Gunslinger wrote:He was surely reading the news when Hurricane Corrina struck New Orleans, I was right by his side as he was reading the newspaper.
Sin,
Laura Bush
I'm glad our first lady has more class that you.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 1:05 pm
by Diego in Seattle
SunCoastSooner wrote:Gunslinger wrote:He was surely reading the news when Hurricane Corrina struck New Orleans, I was right by his side as he was reading the newspaper.
Sin,
Laura Bush
I'm glad our first lady has more class that you.
I'm glad that she uses better syntax than you as well.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:09 pm
by Bizzarofelice
poptart wrote:Great thread.
America lost.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:52 pm
by PSUFAN
Has W been videotaped buying socks with the people yet? That's an important milestone for Phillips Academy grads.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:41 pm
by Mikey
PSUFAN wrote:Has W been videotaped buying socks with the people yet? That's an important milestone for Phillips Academy grads.
He tried to use the self-checkout but couldn't figger out who was telling him to put the merchandise in the bagging area. Secret Security closed down the whole Wal-Mart while they searched.
They had to supress the video for national security reasons.
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:52 pm
by BSmack
Mikey wrote:PSUFAN wrote:Has W been videotaped buying socks with the people yet? That's an important milestone for Phillips Academy grads.
He tried to use the self-checkout but couldn't figger out who was telling him to put the merchandise in the bagging area. Secret Security closed down the whole Wal-Mart while they searched.
They had to supress the video for national security reasons.
Like a chip off the old block.
sin
Poppy Bush
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 4:05 am
by Mister Bushice
PSUFAN wrote:Has W been videotaped buying socks with the people yet? That's an important milestone for Phillips Academy grads.
No, he's been videotaping people buying socks. Terrorists like to keep their feet warm, ya know.
