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FormerRepublican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-10-05 04:39 PM
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Bush Incompetence - WH tests bird flu readiness while Bush rides bike.
"White House Tests Flu Pandemic Readiness
Four-Hour White House Drill Tests Government's Readiness for a Flu Pandemic in the U.S.
By JENNIFER LOVEN
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON - The White House on Saturday sought to "push resources to the breaking point" as officials tested the government's readiness for a flu pandemic in the United States.

The four-hour drill at the White House complex involved Cabinet secretaries and top federal officials. President Bush, though remaining at the White House for the weekend, did not participate. He went for a bike ride in suburban Maryland on a cold winter morning. Vice President Dick Cheney also stayed away.

White House deputy press secretary Trent Duffy would not discuss the scenario being used to test the government's response plans, such as whether a bioterrorism component was being considered beyond a natural spread of disease.

"It is part of the administration's effort to be ready and have the entire federal government ready to respond in the event of a pandemic," Duffy said. "It's a drill.""

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/print?id=1392849

Does that nimrod EVER work? And is the country ever better off when he does?

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buff2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-10-05 04:45 PM
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1. He's got the mind of a kid
He would rather ride his bike then waste his time doing "grown up" things. He's a disgrace. A moron,an empty suit with his finger on the button.:scared: :hide:
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FormerRepublican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-10-05 04:52 PM
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2. At least we know the President won't be at the helm in a crisis.
That would REALLY be scary.
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