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Succumb to pressure of crises, Bush hittin' the bottles agains

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by wnes, Sep 22, 2005.

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  1. MartianMan

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    That's what we want you to believe with our holo-projection-technology.
     
    #21 MartianMan, Sep 22, 2005
  2. Sishir Chang

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    According to Men in Black the tabloids are the only news media really telling us the truth.
     
    #22 Sishir Chang, Sep 22, 2005
  3. wnes

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    Media retracting published stories and issuing apologies? Well, if you believe that they were not coerced by the government, or were only reacting to vicious political oppositions, you've gotta be kidding yourself.

    Given Bush's checkered past with alcohol and the graveness of recent events, I am not so ready to reject the overall authenticity of this story, despite fact that it is published by a tabloid magazine. That MSM have not picked up on it could be of several reasons: the back-to-back hurricanes hitting the Gulf region, John Roberts senate hearing, the ongoing war, Iran, North Korea nuclear standoff - all are major national/international news that require immense coverages. Also, the resources of MSM are not unlimited.

    I personally don't think it unusual for Laura to say "It's Jim Beam or me". It's quite Texan folklore-ish, isn't? Can we all count on family friends being 100% loyal to us? I doubt many can guarantee that.

    It's not that you are not a fan of W, it's you are not a fan of "tabloid" news. Tabloids are not political. IMO, the main reason they are looked down upon is because the nature of the stories they published, not really because of the authenticity per se.
     
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  4. HayesStreet

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    WHOA! :eek:
     
    #24 HayesStreet, Sep 22, 2005
  5. wnes

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    Hayes, if it were not for the limit on the number of characters in one's sig, I bet you would add 10 more deckards there. :p

    You are right, if the President is a capable fellow, he can be as drunken as he likes to be and I (we) could care less. But with Bush, that's another story. If he didn't declared publicly that he quitted drinking for good at the age 40 with the help of Jesus, I could also care less if he drinks now and then.
     
    #25 wnes, Sep 22, 2005
  6. halfbreed

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    I don't need a course in logic. I wasn't trying to prove that what you said is false. I'm trying to prove that because something may have happened in the past does not mean it WILL happen in the future and doesn't mean it's always a correct indicator.
     
    #26 halfbreed, Sep 22, 2005
  7. tigermission1

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    Why aren't all presidents chain smokers? I mean they can look a lot cooler with a Cuban. Of course, we would have to legalize Cubans first.
     
    #27 tigermission1, Sep 22, 2005
  8. wnes

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    FB, I saw your post in the Rita thread saying that you were looking for place in NM to escape Rita? I thought you were in Southern California, when did you move to TX?
     
    #28 wnes, Sep 22, 2005
  9. AMS

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    Im just trying to imagine how much he woulda F'd up if he wasnt always sober.
     
    #29 AMS, Sep 22, 2005
  10. pippendagimp

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    I wouldn't be surprised if there is maybe some truth, perhaps a niblet, to this story. Also wouldn't be surprised if the Enquirer sensationalized and grossly exaggerated the issue. Even if Dubya's having occasional relapses and taking a drink from time to time, I don't doubt that his handlers and puppeteers still everything under control behind the scenes. Cheney is surely still scheming and rolling his knuckles like clockwork in the back office.
     
    #30 pippendagimp, Sep 22, 2005
  11. giddyup

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    How and where did they get their <b>"Stop George!"</b> and <B>It's me or Jim Beam..."</b> quotes?

    Also, we know he doesn't care a whit about the dead US soldiers... :rolleyes:
     
    #31 giddyup, Sep 23, 2005
  12. Sishir Chang

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    If Cubans aren't legal how do they keep on voting for Republicans in South FL?

    ;)
     
    #32 Sishir Chang, Sep 23, 2005
  13. FranchiseBlade

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    I am, I was making the reservations for my brother and his family who were in San Marcos at a hotel without any access to the internet to make reservations for the next few nights. So I searched forever and found two places that had rooms. One was in Terlingua and the other was in NM. They chose NM.

    I did visit TX. just last week, but I still live in LA.
     
    #33 FranchiseBlade, Sep 23, 2005
  14. KingCheetah

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  15. mleahy999

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    KC, you don't want any of WNES.

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    #35 mleahy999, Sep 23, 2005
  16. tigermission1

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    :D :D
     
    #36 tigermission1, Sep 23, 2005
  17. wnes

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    Look who showed up? No surprise.

    Keep your circus-craving, stupid low life humor to youself, mleahy999.

    Same to you cheetah, I don't own you. Get back to the zoo.
     
    #37 wnes, Sep 23, 2005
  18. Fatty FatBastard

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    Goodness people. wnes is special. Just nod and smile.


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    #38 Fatty FatBastard, Sep 23, 2005
  19. wnes

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    sure why not, fatty, if this keeps your spirit high when dealing with Rita.

    Good luck and be safe anyhow.
     
    #39 wnes, Sep 23, 2005
  20. codell

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    I think one things that both republicans and democrats can agree with is that the National Equirer has ZERO credibility on anything they report.


    Can I get an amen?
     
    #40 codell, Sep 23, 2005
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