My Press Conference Experience (FUNNY!)

I wasn't going to watch the press conference; the sound of HIS voice is too much like nails on a chalkboard for me to handle, while his pompous smirk as he lies through his teeth isn't good for my blood pressure. And, to be fair, I heard it was going to start at 8:30 p.m. which left my biggest concern "is it going to interfere with The Apprentice?"

So, it was really an accident. You see, I was on my way to pick up Chinese food for a late dinner, and NPR was broadcasting it. It was only about 8:15 p.m., so I should have been safe.

I tuned in when a reporter asked, "How will your Energy Bill help lower the record gas prices?" to which Smirk gave an extremely lame Song-and-Dance routine, followed up with one of the most STUPID and IDIOTIC responses I have *EVER* heard just as I was pulling into the parking lot.

I got out of the car, raised my hands to heaven, and yowled the following:

"AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!! I CAN'T STAND THAT IDIOT!!!!!"

Two patrons were leaving the restaurant, and saw this. They also heard me, as I wasn't being all that quiet. They stopped dead in their tracks, looked at each other, looked at me (nearly jumping up and down in my fury, but trying not to look like a total idiot), and the woman very tentatively asked "Bush?"

"Yes," I said with a modicum of must-get-myself-under-control-because-there-are-other-people here. "I made the mistake of turning on the press conference. This man is A TOTAL MORON!"

They started laughing. "They have it on in the restaurant, so we had to leave," said the woman. "What got you going?" asked the man.

"Oh-My-God! The man actually had THE NERVE to say, 'we don't have an energy policy in this country!' Well, who the (expletive) has been in charge for the last FOUR YEARS?!!! AAARRRGGGHHH!!!"

More laughter, and sympathetic comments followed. Turns out they still had a Kerry sticker on their car (like I do, but I was driving my husband's car with his 'Somewhere in Texas, a village is missing its Idiot' sticker instead), they both did volunteer work for the Kerry Campaign, and their son went to Ohio to help out. They had some stories to tell about that, while I shared some election fraud information. We parted on a friendly note, with them warning me one more time about the press conference being played in the restaurant. (Its a small place.) Buttressed by my positive experience in the parking lot, and hungry, I went in to get my food.

HE was talking again. I honestly don't remember what he was saying this time (did I mention 'nails on a chalkboard' for me?), and I burst out again (as I handed my credit card to the owner) "I HATE THAT GUY!"

"Why is that?" asked the owner, in a very polite, neutral way.

"BECAUSE HE IS A LYING SACK OF SHIT, WHO IS A TRAITOR TO AMERICA, WHO HAS GOTTEN MORE AMERICANS KILLED IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS THAN I CAN COUNT, WHO WANTS TO DESTROY SOCIAL SECURITY, AND I CAN'T STAND HIM!" My voice, which did start out in a pseudo calm way, got progressively louder, and to be fair, I tossed in a couple of other points too, but I think you get the gist of my comments.

As I finished my little rant, one of the other patrons loudly proclaimed, "I'M WITH YOU!" while another one started applauding!!! There was NO negative response to my outburst!!!

We all exchanged a few, "God, that man is an IDIOT" type comments, and I left with dinner (Sweet & Sour Chicken for Bob, Sesame Chicken for me). I turned the radio OFF for my drive home, which made life better, and the food sweeter. I am proud of Michigan, but especially pleased that this story comes from one of the most Republican areas in the state. Go, America! Go, Michigan!

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We live near Davisburg, and Wing Lauk is adequate (and closer). Good story! I watched most of it, and yes, it was the worst one I've seen yet. I hope those polls have some meaning, and *'s posse is passe'!

I do so love sharing my frustration with Bush with other people - very satisfying :D

And nice dinner choice too, now I want some sesame chicken! Yes I'd even eat it for breakfast.

Just wondering because I've always thought that western Michigan was sort of Amwayland that leaned heavily towards B/C.

Great story BTW. Hopefully ordinary Americans are starting to wake up to Shrubco's BS all over the country. His performance last night was the worst I've ever seen by any President during a press conference.

You are a braver person than I am for watching it! I couldn't do it!

Tender broccoli, perfectly spiced sauce -- and my husband is eating the leftovers as I type! Grrr.... LOL! :)

They under-estimate our intelligence level and that you cant' turn family against family, nor neighbor against neighbor as one might think.

Stink Smirkin Chimp! I'm w/you. Hate the ba#$#ard!

Did you happen to read the other thread and how physical he makes everyone get even just when his name is mentioned? The man has the worst effect on people. Glad you found people who share your sentiments.

My thinking has always been that Kerry won but by a slight margin, I am beginning to change my thoughts. I think he won by more of a landslide. Don't get me wrong, I know some people are only now changing their views but I think we had a lot more support than we thought we did.

and considered to be a "swing state" went 54-45 for Kerry. I'm thinking it was the same everywhere else. Of course, with election fraud, we only have the Exit Polls to rely on, which showed a 3% win for Kerry (51-48)....

He makes my bloodpressure go up and I just want to scream. So I no longer can watch Bush, Cheney or any republican on tv. According to Cliff Arnebeck he claims Kerry won by 3-5%.

I had picked up bits and pieces from a thread here on DU last night.

We traded the latest Bushisms as we walked from the parking lot in to work this morning.

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your phone number with it. Please send it to me.

Andy

Idiom:
cockles of (one's) heart
One's innermost feelings: The valentine warmed the cockles of my heart.

outburst every time I buy gas! I love it.....more outbursts please!:thumbsup:

And very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

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all over the country! The repubs would go down in no time. It would be like publicly declaring that the "chimperor" is buck naked!

Why is it that we feel so intimidated about voicing our discontent? I put myself in that group, too, not wanting to attract criticism in my red county. But what if it's true that MOST of the people you meet day to day are actually sick of this president and administration? We really ought to speak out against it publicly more. If we want to take our country back, it's exactly what we should do.

Some people need to be reminded that political and governmental processes are still going on, though the election is over. And they need to know, when they think it, that their discontent with Bush is not unique.

It doesn't need to be an organized protest, it can just be little things, like what you did last night. Bravo! You are a hero for democracy!

That's the way to go now. That and the internet.

Great story! I'm surprised nobody objected to your comments. Simply wow is all I have to say.

Makes me even sadder, though, that we couldn't beat the asshole in Nov.

Kerry won. :)

:thumbsup: Great story!

met anyone who likes Bush.

I've seen proBush-Cheney bumper stickers, but I never met anyone.

I hope you went back for more of both food and comradery.

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