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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:11 PM
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Bush spoke at the Yak-A-Doo's restaurant inside a Holiday Inn.
:rofl: And relax, everyone, the economy's fine!



Bush says economy is sound

Bush Tries to Reassure Americans About Economy, Says Overall It's Sound

BEN FELLER
AP News

Dec 17, 2007 12:23 EST

President Bush worked to reassure Americans on Monday about the economy but said "there's definitely some storm clouds and concern" because of the nation's credit crunch and mortgage problems.

"But the underpinning is good," Bush told business and community leaders at a gathering of Rotary Club members.

"We've had a pretty good economic run," the president said in a speech intended to show he is aware of the public's edgy mood these days. Consumer confidence has eroded as turmoil in the housing and credit market have battered the economy.

Bush tried to position himself as an advocate for working families by taking aim at his favorite target: the Democratic Congress.

"The Congress cannot take economic vitality for granted," Bush said.

"The most negative thing Congress can do in the face of economic uncertainty is to raise taxes on the American people," Bush said.

The audience of roughly 80 people listened to Bush with respectful silence. Yet a line that normally gets him applause — "I'll veto any tax increase" — drew no reaction at all.

Bush chose to highlight positive economic news, such as job growth. "People are working; productivity is high," Bush said.

He acknowledged the nation's major economic woes — mainly the housing and credit crunch — in the context of explaining what his administration is doing to help.

"We can mitigate some of the issues," Bush said.

"I just want to let you know we've got a strategy. And Congress can help," the president said, citing a list of bills he's proposed to lawmakers.

Bush spoke at the Yak-A-Doo's restaurant inside a Holiday Inn.

more...

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2007/12/bush_says_us_economy_is_safe_a.php
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tanyev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:23 PM
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1. All hail the Yak-A-Doodler-in-Chief!
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:25 PM
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Seems like he's fallen a peg or two!
That just cracked me up for some reason. :hide:
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DFW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:25 PM
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2. For once, I don't see anything wrong with this
Al Gore speaks to the Nobel Committee in Oslo, and Bush speaks to fast-food diners
inside a Holiday Inn. Like water, they have both risen to their own level.
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Lucinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:25 PM
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3. There is a great haiku in your thread title, just waiting to be born
:rofl:
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flying rabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:42 PM
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5. Not great but...
Yak a Doo spewing
Economy accomplished
Move to Canada.
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Lucinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 04:02 PM
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10. Love it!
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flying rabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 04:17 PM
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11. Gracias!
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ixion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:32 PM
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4. "underpinnings", being his cronies and financiers, of course
all of which are raking it in as they loot our treasury.
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lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:52 PM
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6. " ... and Congress can help" ... that's his BIG loophole.




He knows Congress is through with aiding and abetting the BushCo regime and that they WON'T help.

Now when the bottom falls out he'll be able to say "Well, I didn't get any help from Congress."

That lying weasel.




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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:53 PM
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7. "I'm the Yak-A-Doodler."
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Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:57 PM
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8. George the Peoples Defiler er Defender!
Did he stop and eat at a Jims next? Good thing they have a strategy! Up until now I thought they were purposely letting America fall apart! Now I see, they waited until the end of his two terms! Genus!
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Uncle Joe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 03:59 PM
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9. To Yak or to doo that is the question we must ask our selves and
if Bush is giving a speech, the answer is crystal clear.




:hurts:
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Lisa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 05:07 PM
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12. having trouble booking gigs, is he ...
Edited on Mon Dec-17-07 05:09 PM by Lisa
How bad is it when you have to show up unannounced, just in case the audience heads for the door at the sound of your name? And note that he got a round of applause -- NOT "enthusiastic applause" or "a standing ovation". I saw one of Al Gore's events recently, and he got a more positive response ... and he's a vice-president who's been out of office for nearly 7 years!

Personally I wonder how many of the good folks there thought it was actually one of these guys they were seeing ... and were disappointed that they didn't get a decent comedy show?

http://www.buyabush.com
www.georgebushimpersonator.com/
www.stevebridges.com/
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