Evan Thomas who wrote the bush in bubble article

was on W.J. this morning.

yes, it was good to have the article but I wish it was more then oatmeal.

Even seemed to tiptoe around the bubble apparently afraid to stick a pin in it.

but a tiptoe is better then nothing.

this from the article:

http://www.buzzflash.com/mailbag/05/12/mai05341.html


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Subject: Climate of Extreme Fear in White House

What does it say about our government when everyone in the White House, as well as some of his close friends, is terrified to criticize or tell the president the truth, for fear of repercussion?

In this single article it is noted, no less than six times, that sources insisted on anonymity for fear of offending or antagonizing the president. Three more years, of constant fear. God help us.

"A White House aide, who like virtually all White House officials (in this story and in general) refused to be identified for fear of antagonizing the president, says...."

"...as one of his closest friends (also speaking anonymously so as not to complicate relations with the president), says..."

"But one former Bush 41 administration figure who knows her well (and declined to be identified for fear of giving offense) says

One House Republican, who asked not to be identified for fear of offending the White House, recalls..."

"He uses humor to disarm people and get a read on them," said a senior aide who wouldn't be identified talking about his boss.'

"During Bush's first term, his attitude toward Congress was "my way or the highway," according to a GOP staffer who did not want to be identified criticizing the president.

Bush in the Bubble (Newsweek/msnbc)

A Buzzflasher
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the anthrax was sent around?

If people who are his FRIENDS and coplanners for his agenda fear harsh reprisal, what does that say about his level of vengeance against his enemies?