Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

Editor & Publisher Confirms: * Pee Pic

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (Through 2005) Donate to DU
 
IndyOp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:02 PM
Original message
Editor & Publisher Confirms: * Pee Pic
Edited on Wed Sep-14-05 09:08 PM by IndyOp
Reuters Photog Appears to Capture Bush at U.N. Writing Note About 'Bathroom Break'

Published: September 14, 2005 7:35 PM ET

NEW YORK In what seems destined to become one of the most yacked about photos of the month, if not year, a Reuters photographer today seems to have captured President George W. Bush scribbling a note to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice suggesting that he needed to take a "bathroom break" during a session at the United Nations.

The photo by Denver-based Rick Wilking, taken over a man's shoulder, shows an official -- identified in the caption (at Reuters' official site) as President Bush -- scribbling in pencil on a small white piece of paper the words: "I think I MAY NEED A BATHROOM break?"

<http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001137252>

Direct link to pic:
</print>
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
AX10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:03 PM
Response to Original message
1. KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK,
:kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
AX10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:03 PM
Response to Original message
2. KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK,
:kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
AX10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:04 PM
Response to Original message
3. KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK, KICK,
:kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Sarojin Donating Member (50 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:04 PM
Response to Original message
4. link to Reuters on yahoo pic
Edited on Wed Sep-14-05 09:05 PM by Sarojin
oh well, illegal code, #68 in UN World Summit pics
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
AX10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:04 PM
Response to Original message
5. delete
Edited on Wed Sep-14-05 09:06 PM by AX10
delete
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Clark2008 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:04 PM
Response to Original message
6. Told you it was real!
I laughed myself silly as I ran across it in Yahoo photos.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
smtpgirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:20 PM
Response to Reply #6
13. Knuckle draggers
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
shanti Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:11 AM
Response to Reply #13
39. who are you referring to?
"knuckle draggers"?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Carla in Ca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:30 AM
Response to Reply #6
44. Those of you going to DC on the 24th
just have to TP his house!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
matt819 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:05 PM
Response to Original message
7. So I guess it's true
He can't even go to the bathroom without asking permission.

I don't know about you, but I just can't imagine Vladimir Putin or Jacque Chirac asking their foreign ministers for permission to go potty.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
burrowowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:31 PM
Response to Reply #7
28. Maybe he wanted to meet her there
and ....!?!?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Gruenemann Donating Member (753 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 09:45 AM
Response to Reply #28
61. Maybe he wanted Jeff/JIm sent there to meet him
Ahh, sweet mystery of life at last I've found you....
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
matt819 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:09 PM
Response to Original message
8. So it really is true - he can't go potty without Condi's permission
He can't even go to the bathroom without asking permission.

I don't know about you, but I just can't imagine Vladimir Putin or Jacque Chirac asking their foreign ministers for permission to go potty.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Jack from Charlotte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 09:28 AM
Response to Reply #8
60. You'd think they'd allow the AWOL/Moron to just hold up a finger..#1 or #2
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:11 PM
Response to Original message
9. LOL. Next he'll be seen slouched over his papers like those kids
in school who won't let you cheat off their work.

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Synnical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:13 PM
Response to Original message
10. I just have to say Poor Shrub
It's been a really tough two weeks for him. Not that I feel the least bit sad for the asshole and his administration. He screwed up the Katrina response and who knows how many people are DEAD because of that. He also had to cut short his five week vacation - which was totally fucked up by Cindy Sheehan and supporters.

And now we learn that he needs permission from Condi to pee. How sad is that - the man doesn't even know the rules of protocol at official UN meetings.

Just gotta say, you reap what you sow. (And no, I don't believe in karma.)

Fuck you, George W. Bush.

Okay, I feel a little bit better - sorry for the cursing.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:14 PM
Response to Original message
11. He's Bush's personal photographer.. This is odd.
"Rick Wilking is best known as the personal photographer for the President with a career that included over twelve years in Washington DC in various White House assignments.

Starting his career as a photojournalist for the Colorado Daily in 1974, Rick has climbed the ladder of the freelance photography profession.

Whether its a meeting of foreign dignitaries, riots in the streets of Seattle, blazing fires in the mountains, or shots of Olympic athletes at the peak of their performance, Rick is performing silently along the sidelines working his magic.

You have already seen many of his photos, but now you will have a rare opportunity to meet the man behind some of the most recognizable shots in the world. You will be able to see the photos that changed his life and hear the behind-the-scenes stories of his accomplished career."

https://www.davinciinstitute.com/freelancer-boot-camp-team-bios.php

Why would Bush's personal photographer release that image?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Dora Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:29 PM
Response to Reply #11
17. Wow. Now That's Crazy. Crazy good. n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
kweerwolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:47 PM
Response to Reply #11
18. Kind of makes you wonder if Rick Wilking ...
... was one of those who had to endure *'s obscenity-soaked tirades and decided to get a little revenge.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
txindy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:24 AM
Response to Reply #18
41. Makes me wonder if Wilking has/had family in NO or along Gulf Coast
This picture sent out by Reuters shows open contempt for the formerly untouchable golden boy. I don't know if Wilking intended that, but Reuters certainly must. This has been spread far and wide via Reuters, Yahoo, and the wires. Let the whole world, particularly this country, mock the boy king. He's earned our contempt. Let him feel it.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Marr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:12 PM
Response to Reply #11
23. I'd bet you $20 he didn't even read the note.
When you're doing that kind of work, you're not looking at it the way your audience does. I'll bet he saw nothing but lighting, focus, and composition.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 01:14 AM
Response to Reply #23
49. even his 'friends' can't resist a good opportunity when it comes
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
IndyOp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:13 PM
Response to Reply #11
24. Wow - nice find!!
Remember the Arabic translator who refused to sign the agreement that he would not discuss anything he saw/heard during his duties with WH? As soon as he quit he started talking about what he had soon?

More, we need more!! More people to step out of the WH and start talking!

Rick - if you are lurking - release more pics that reveal what * is really like!!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:42 PM
Response to Reply #11
29. You mean Bush's FORMER personal photographer???
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
blue neen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:44 PM
Response to Reply #11
31. Well, I'm thinking that gig is going to be up for Wilking after this.
But, what a way to go out! He finally caught the true persona of Bush.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
dooner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 11:00 PM
Response to Reply #11
32. that is odd. n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:11 AM
Response to Reply #11
38. Maybe he doesn't like him??
:shrug:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
CoffeeCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 07:13 AM
Response to Reply #11
52. It's probably a planned PR stunt...
...designed to make Bush more human.

Right now, many think he's a 14-karat, elitist, racist fuck up.

That photo "humanizes" him and puts him down to "our level".

People may laugh and chuckle about the note--but in the end--they'll think, "See, he's just like everyone else.

Rove is attempting to show us that Junior "Puts his pants on one leg at a time" too.

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Bridget Burke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 09:18 AM
Response to Reply #11
59. Maybe Bush's "personal photographer" wants a new job.
This is a good way to quit with a bang. If he goes back to freelancing, the publicity will help.

And, since he's spent so much time with Bush, perhaps he wanted to demonstrate his respect for "the President."
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
johnfunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:15 PM
Response to Original message
12. "Quick, Condi, teach me how to pee!"
Worst. President. Ever!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
daleo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:06 PM
Response to Reply #12
20. Maybe he was requesting "hands on" assistance from his second wife . n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:21 PM
Response to Original message
14. They ARE Fucking
Isn't there a papparazzi SOMEWHERE that can capture them in "the act"? (Sorry for the mental image)
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TOhioLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 08:58 AM
Response to Reply #14
58. Thanks Dinger...
...I'll never have sex again...:puke:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:35 PM
Response to Reply #58
64. New Label: "Anti-Sexual
LOL:rofl:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Bernardo de La Paz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:24 PM
Response to Original message
15. Main thread already on DU Greatest page
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
KoKo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 09:25 PM
Response to Original message
16. But in all the other photo's he's holding a pen and there's no pencil
visible.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
IndyOp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:08 PM
Response to Reply #16
21. The Reuters' and Yahoo photos both show a pencil -
where is pic with pen?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Laurab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:02 PM
Response to Original message
19. It came up on Yahoo's most emailed pics! n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:11 PM
Response to Original message
22. Needed? No no no.
The Chimp didn't have a CLUE if he NEEDED to piss, poop or jackoff. That is what the question mark was all about.

"Do I need to go to the bathroom?"

"Can I go wee wee now?"

"Is it time to take my meds?"

"Can I read Cat in the Hat now?"

No wonder he was reading My Pet Goat, it all makes sense now.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
populistdriven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:21 PM
Response to Original message
25. Tomorrow Mornings Newspaper Front Page! (pic)
Edited on Wed Sep-14-05 10:26 PM by bushmeat
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
populistdriven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:42 PM
Response to Reply #25
30. ytmnd!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Hello_Kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:22 PM
Response to Original message
26. Was it umm....number one or two? n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
FightingIrish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 10:23 PM
Response to Original message
27. By their words you shall know them.
"Four score and seven years ago...."

"We have nothing to fear but fear itself."

"Ask not what your country can do for you..."

"I think I may need a bathroom break.."
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:12 AM
Response to Reply #27
40. Oh gosh
lol. Wouldn't that be hilarious if that's all in the future people will remember Bush? LOL!!! I would LOVE it!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
txindy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:27 AM
Response to Reply #27
42. Don't forget an important point, though.
Junior wasn't certain he needed that potty break. It was ""I think I may need a bathroom break?" Don't forget that all-important question mark! He can't even make a decision about peeing! :rofl:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Kralizec Donating Member (982 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 11:05 PM
Response to Original message
33. he's not thinking about taking a piss, he thinking about...
going and getting a fix, to help him pass the time. He obviously hates being there, judging from the other pictures. Does it really surprise anyone that all three of those people are most likely active users? they knew what he was talking about, that's why they laughed. think about it.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Old Mouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:01 AM
Response to Reply #33
35. you may be correct n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Gold Metal Flake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-14-05 11:27 PM
Response to Original message
34. He's a kept man. Perhaps even by force.
They are too far into this to give up, and he's under total control. He must ask for permission to do anything.

With Ronnie, it was easy. Ronster was comfortable in the role as spokesman, and he could memorize his scripts. Tinkles is a little more difficult. His booze & coke addled mind does not retain well without hours of cramming, so thay have to use the wireless. His arrogance comes out at inopportune moments. He's awful when he goes off-script. But, as long as they keep him doped, he's manageable.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Nothing Without Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:06 AM
Response to Reply #34
36. TINKLES???!!??!!
:rofl:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Buns_of_Fire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 01:07 AM
Response to Reply #36
48. I think we have a new nickname for boosh*
It's just as well. "That lying, cheating, maggot-infested bucket of monkey pus" takes too long to type.

"Master, may I go to the bathroom?"
"Yes."
*look of ecstacy and relief on his face* "Ahhhhh. Thank you, master."
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Nothing Without Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 01:42 AM
Response to Reply #48
50. Tinkles & Pickles - they deserve each other. But I do like "the blivet**"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=1518177
Thread title: Let's rename the Shrub: announcing the BLIVET** CAMPAIGN!!

More and more good reasons why "the blivet**" fits so eerily well were added until there were, as I recall, ten of them. But I do like "Tinkles" too.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:09 AM
Response to Original message
37. So the picture is real?
If it is I can't wait to tell my folks. My mother is going to get a kick out of it.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
gauguin57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:29 AM
Response to Original message
43. Why are we assuming he needs to pee? Maybe he needs a snort.
Needs to do a few lines before facing the U.N., where everyone is smarter than he is.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
MarsThe Cat Donating Member (978 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:31 AM
Response to Original message
45. Why doesn't yahoo have an email option for the pic?
every day on my SBC/Yahoo homepage, they have a section for "most emailed photo" and "most viewed photo"- which both usually involve some kind of T and/or A, usually of the female persuasion.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
txindy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:44 AM
Response to Reply #45
47. They do, but it's on a different page. Here:
news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/050914/ids_photos_ts/r2587077477.jpg

Put this in front of the link http:// For some odd reason, I can't print the entire link here. I did before, though. :shrug:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
nicknameless Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 12:39 AM
Response to Original message
46. Oh my. Rec & kickety!
:kick:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
ladylibertee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 03:33 AM
Response to Original message
51. Mammmea Mammmea. I gotta tinkle
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
bj2110 Donating Member (802 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 07:19 AM
Response to Original message
53. Ah HA HA HA !! LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
populistdriven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 07:46 AM
Response to Reply #53
54. Found It! The wizard did one of bush in his underwear (pic)
Edited on Thu Sep-15-05 07:47 AM by bushmeat
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
mod mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 07:55 AM
Response to Original message
55. Definitely sending this one to K.O.! nt
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
YapiYapo Donating Member (148 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 08:18 AM
Response to Original message
56. It's probably not the first time he wrote such note
Question is why is this (only) leaked now ?

Pnacer want to get ride of * ?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Jessica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 08:27 AM
Response to Original message
57. She probably replied ...
"You should have gone before we left, George."
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
HEAVYHEART Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 10:46 AM
Response to Original message
62. Kick! n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-15-05 11:00 AM
Response to Original message
63. Are we certain it is a PEE PIC????
I think he needed to take a crap, myself, judging from some of the pictures I saw from that meeting. He looked like he was doing everything he possibly could to avoid dropping a load in his BVDs....
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Fri May 03rd 2024, 01:55 PM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (Through 2005) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC