Originally posted by sh76I agree about Bush's verbal gaffs. That being said, let's keep it real. Based on everything you've heard from Bush, could you see yourself having a deep, intellectual conversation with him?
Yes. Of course I'm taking into account his past statements.
Just as Bush's past statements also indicated that his similar misstatements were misstatements rather than true misunderstandings.
Perhaps I was imprecise; as you were when you said that there was no evidence of Bush's lack of stupidity.
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperyou're back!
Obama graduated from Harvard Law magna cum laude, which is an exraordinary distinction. I think it's pretty obvious he meant dollars, not percent.
You are right, just a chance to jump on him for something.
I still think his healthcare plan needs work... grab your gloves..:-)
and don't forget, the Dems got a twofer!
http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/21742
Biden's Foot In Mouth disease spreads
from newsbusters
Only Good Morning America on Thursday played the cringe-inducing clip of Joe Biden incorrectly asserting that the mother of Ireland's Prime Minister is dead. Speaking at a St. Patrick's Day event, Wednesday, the Vice President ad-libbed, "His mom lived in Long Island for ten years or so. God rest her soul. And- although, she's- wait- your mom's still- your mom's still alive. Your dad passed. God bless her soul." [Audio available here.]
However, the ABC hosts then attempted to cover for Biden. News anchor Juju Chang lauded the Vice President's "quick recovery." Co-anchor George Stephanopoulos excused, "And that smile takes him a long way as well." Chang agreed, "Exactly. I think it gets a lot of forgiveness."
Journalists weren't quite so anxious to award forgiveness to Sarah Palin for any perceived gaffes she may have committed. However, at least ABC covered it. CBS's Early Show and NBC's Today both skipped the embarrassing moment.
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