Comments on: Stupid controversy of the day: Bush and the “blind” reporter (Update: Bush apologizes to reporter) http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Sat, 26 May 2012 21:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: How low will he go? Obama gives Japan's Emperor Akihito a wow bow - Page 4 - Political Wrinkles http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-2951822 How low will he go? Obama gives Japan's Emperor Akihito a wow bow - Page 4 - Political Wrinkles Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:07:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-2951822 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> By: scooter http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-704194 scooter Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:19:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-704194 Once again you fail to acknowledge the fact that Bush is just a boob. Say it. Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob, come on jump in, Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob! Once again you fail to acknowledge the fact that Bush is just a boob. Say it. Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob, come on jump in, Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob, Bush is a boob!

]]> By: pjcomix http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-18056 pjcomix Thu, 15 Jun 2006 21:44:32 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-18056 Rightside---That Chihuaha story was told to me by my late great Uncle Marty. He had a reputation as both a story teller and as a "bartenders bartender." He was a very colorful character WITHOUT any inhibitions whatsover and looked like the very model of a (pre-fern leaf bar) bartender with his slicked back hair and a mouth that always seemed on a verge of telling another funny story which he often did. In fact, he often appeared in the professional bartenders magazine. Even the Mob guys hung out with Uncle Marty to hear his many stories. Oddly enough, he NEVER drank a drop of liquor himself. I even wrote an account about how his dead spirit was still guiding me with story writing advice. But I rattle on too long. However, Uncle Marty, wherever you are, consider this a SHOUT OUT to you from your nephew PJ. Rightside—That Chihuaha story was told to me by my late great Uncle Marty. He had a reputation as both a story teller and as a “bartenders bartender.” He was a very colorful character WITHOUT any inhibitions whatsover and looked like the very model of a (pre-fern leaf bar) bartender with his slicked back hair and a mouth that always seemed on a verge of telling another funny story which he often did. In fact, he often appeared in the professional bartenders magazine. Even the Mob guys hung out with Uncle Marty to hear his many stories. Oddly enough, he NEVER drank a drop of liquor himself.

I even wrote an account about how his dead spirit was still guiding me with story writing advice.

But I rattle on too long. However, Uncle Marty, wherever you are, consider this a SHOUT OUT to you from your nephew PJ.

]]> By: Mike O http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-18003 Mike O Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:23:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-18003 Great response by Bush, and Wallsten showed some class by not being overly offended. My son just had to go through 'diversity training' class at freshman Orientation at UT Austin. He was told that the term 'Mutt' for someone of mixed blood (as he is- Chinese-American- and something he calls himself) is offensive. We have to get past being offended so easily. Of course, it's mainly liberals, since they seem to lack joy in their lives most of the time. Great response by Bush, and Wallsten showed some class by not being overly offended.

My son just had to go through ‘diversity training’ class at freshman Orientation at UT Austin. He was told that the term ‘Mutt’ for someone of mixed blood (as he is- Chinese-American- and something he calls himself) is offensive. We have to get past being offended so easily. Of course, it’s mainly liberals, since they seem to lack joy in their lives most of the time.

]]> By: Sandys Beach http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17832 Sandys Beach Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:20:36 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17832 I was just thinking....do you believe that, given all these ridiculous slams at the prez...do you think we have backed the libs against a wall yet? It seems they are resorting to these kinds of put downs more and more lately...I have a queezy feeling that their little bag of tricks is empty. Unless Hillary, you know, the smartest woman in the universe, comes up with a new VRWC theory, I think the libs are done.....HOWEVER, watch that cornered rat!!! They are vicious!! I was just thinking….do you believe that, given all these ridiculous slams at the prez…do you think we have backed the libs against a wall yet? It seems they are resorting to these kinds of put downs more and more lately…I have a queezy feeling that their little bag of tricks is empty. Unless Hillary, you know, the smartest woman in the universe, comes up with a new VRWC theory, I think the libs are done…..HOWEVER, watch that cornered rat!!! They are vicious!!

]]> By: honora http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17813 honora Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:52:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17813 Hey, who knew Bush had "touche" in his vocabulary.... Hey, who knew Bush had “touche” in his vocabulary….

]]> By: Super Fun Power Hour http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17766 Super Fun Power Hour Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:29:18 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17766 <strong>Bush "Shades" remark ...</strong> I'm sorry, but this is hysterical. At his press conference this morning, President Bush, who often makes inside jokes when familiar reporters pose questions, asked Los Angeles Times reporter Peter Wallsten, who was wearing sunglasses outside, “Ar... Bush “Shades” remark …

I’m sorry, but this is hysterical.

At his press conference this morning, President Bush, who often makes inside jokes when familiar reporters pose questions, asked Los Angeles Times reporter Peter Wallsten, who was wearing sunglasses outside, “Ar…

]]> By: Small Town Veteran http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17740 Small Town Veteran Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:46:25 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17740 <strong>Stupid controversy of the day: Bush and the “blind” reporter...</strong> Stupid controversy of the day: Bush and the “blind”... Stupid controversy of the day: Bush and the “blind” reporter…

Stupid controversy of the day: Bush and the “blind”…

]]> By: rightside http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17720 rightside Thu, 15 Jun 2006 04:34:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17720 Chihuahua! ROFL! pj, I just discovered your site, and I want to thank you for giving me so much to laugh at on the mid shift. I had never paid attention to the left blogs before, but after I spent 2 minutes looking through them.... All I can say is OMG! Are those people real? Keep it up! Chihuahua! ROFL!

pj, I just discovered your site, and I want to thank you for giving me so much to laugh at on the mid shift.

I had never paid attention to the left blogs before, but after I spent 2 minutes looking through them…. All I can say is OMG! Are those people real?

Keep it up!

]]> By: Expose the Left » Liberals/Socialists Paint Bush As A ‘Blind Hater’ http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17686 Expose the Left » Liberals/Socialists Paint Bush As A ‘Blind Hater’ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:03:54 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17686 [...] Allah at Hot Air disseminates this piss poor attack on President Bush. [...] [...] Allah at Hot Air disseminates this piss poor attack on President Bush. [...]

]]> By: Sandys Beach http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17678 Sandys Beach Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:38:48 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17678 It is important because it immediatley shows that we conservatives are unfeeling sob's, and this was just our normal way of handeling another minority issue. Now, that said, the whole thing is just dumb with far bigger things on the presidents agenda than a faux pas in which he intended no harm. He is a warm, affectionate person and is prone to a friendlier side...this was stupid for anyone to give it legs, as they say....but with all the good news coming out of the WH this was meant to slam him....heh heh heh heeeeehhhhhhh!!!!...it will NOT work. MORONS!!!! It is important because it immediatley shows that we conservatives are unfeeling sob’s, and this was just our normal way of handeling another minority issue. Now, that said, the whole thing is just dumb with far bigger things on the presidents agenda than a faux pas in which he intended no harm. He is a warm, affectionate person and is prone to a friendlier side…this was stupid for anyone to give it legs, as they say….but with all the good news coming out of the WH this was meant to slam him….heh heh heh heeeeehhhhhhh!!!!…it will NOT work. MORONS!!!!

]]> By: ForYourEdification http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17645 ForYourEdification Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:30:54 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17645 And this is important. . . . . . because? And this is important. . . . . . because?

]]> By: Entelechy http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17639 Entelechy Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:19:51 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17639 No need to read all the comments on ThinkProgress.org After the first 10 I decided that they make a mockery of their site name and that they give the conservatives, flawed as they are, a good chance for Nov. and 2008. With leaders like Pelosi, Reid and Dean, representatives like Kerry and Murtha, and adherents like the 'thinkprogress' crowd, after having shot themselves in both feet already, the conservatives would have to shoot themselves in the head to lose. It's really that sad a state in our politics today...Says something about both parties! No need to read all the comments on ThinkProgress.org

After the first 10 I decided that they make a mockery of their site name and that they give the conservatives, flawed as they are, a good chance for Nov. and 2008.

With leaders like Pelosi, Reid and Dean, representatives like Kerry and Murtha, and adherents like the ‘thinkprogress’ crowd, after having shot themselves in both feet already, the conservatives would have to shoot themselves in the head to lose. It’s really that sad a state in our politics today…Says something about both parties!

]]> By: Kokonut http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17631 Kokonut Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:48:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17631 And you say that Think Progess commenters have seen the light? Yet, they're still very much blind....blind with utter hatred it would do al Qaeda proud. And you say that Think Progess commenters have seen the light? Yet, they’re still very much blind….blind with utter hatred it would do al Qaeda proud.

]]> By: Dave Shay http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17624 Dave Shay Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:29:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17624 In the long run, all this little episode means is we get to enjoy that Keyne West clown at the next hurricane benefit saying "George Bush hates blind people!" In the long run, all this little episode means is we get to enjoy that Keyne West clown at the next hurricane benefit saying “George Bush hates blind people!”

]]> By: Entelechy http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17621 Entelechy Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:23:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17621 Our President has humanity and humor. When he is serious they call him aloof. When he teases they pick on this nothingness (even if the person didn't object). Above all he has a steely spine, in these times of need: From Yahoo News, on being questioned why he didn't announce his arrival in Baghdad "I'm a high-value target for some," Bush said "I think if there was ample notification that I was coming, perhaps it would have given somebody a chance to plan, and we just didn't want to take that risk." Democrats criticized Bush for failing to describe plans for a troop withdrawal. "Don't bet on American politics forcing my hand, because it's not going to happen," Bush said. Our President has humanity and humor. When he is serious they call him aloof. When he teases they pick on this nothingness (even if the person didn’t object).

Above all he has a steely spine, in these times of need:

From Yahoo News, on being questioned why he didn’t announce his arrival in Baghdad “I’m a high-value target for some,” Bush said “I think if there was ample notification that I was coming, perhaps it would have given somebody a chance to plan, and we just didn’t want to take that risk.”

Democrats criticized Bush for failing to describe plans for a troop withdrawal.

“Don’t bet on American politics forcing my hand, because it’s not going to happen,” Bush said.

]]> By: Aunt B http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17619 Aunt B Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:21:54 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17619 After reading some of the swill on the “Think Progress” site, the site’s name is clearly an oxymoron. After reading some of the swill on the “Think Progress” site, the site’s name is clearly an oxymoron.

]]> By: Pablo http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17617 Pablo Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:18:52 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17617 I can't see a problem here. /badump bump I can’t see a problem here.

/badump bump

]]> By: pullingmyhairout http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17612 pullingmyhairout Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:12:02 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17612 Where I come from you take off your hat indoors, shake hands and look each other in the eye when speaking. The president is the PRESIDENT and the office itself demands respect. by not taking off his glasses, it shows extreme disrespect to the office of the presidency. Nevertheless, it does not appear that the man was offended by Bush's request. He took it in stride, refusing to play the victim, which chaps the liberals' hides. Where I come from you take off your hat indoors, shake hands and look each other in the eye when speaking. The president is the PRESIDENT and the office itself demands respect. by not taking off his glasses, it shows extreme disrespect to the office of the presidency.
Nevertheless, it does not appear that the man was offended by Bush’s request. He took it in stride, refusing to play the victim, which chaps the liberals’ hides.

]]> By: DirkBelig http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17610 DirkBelig Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:11:01 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17610 This is just further proof that Bush and the Republicans want to exerminate the handicapped!!! [/irony] This is just further proof that Bush and the Republicans want to exerminate the handicapped!!!

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]]> By: pjcomix http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17589 pjcomix Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:24:56 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17589 This reminds me of a story about an airline passenger who faked blindness (while wearing a pair of dark shades) so he could take his pet dog aboard for free. When the passenger entered the plane the conversation went like this: Flight Attendant: I'm sorry sir but I'm afraid you'll have to place your dog in the special compartment for pets for a fee. Passenger: I thought seeing eye dogs were allowed to go aboard for free. Flight Attendant: They are, sir, but your dog is a Chihuahua. Passenger: It is??? This reminds me of a story about an airline passenger who faked blindness (while wearing a pair of dark shades) so he could take his pet dog aboard for free. When the passenger entered the plane the conversation went like this:

Flight Attendant: I’m sorry sir but I’m afraid you’ll have to place your dog in the special compartment for pets for a fee.

Passenger: I thought seeing eye dogs were allowed to go aboard for free.

Flight Attendant: They are, sir, but your dog is a Chihuahua.

Passenger: It is???

]]> By: inmanjh http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17588 inmanjh Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:22:03 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17588 Since Mr. Wallsten is affiliated with the LATimes, does he wear left-polarized sunglasses? But seriously, I watched the exchange as it occurred and Mr. Wallsten, like most members of the WHPC, obviously enjoyed getting razzed by the president. I bet the reporters that rarely get the nod (let alone a coveted razz) from Bush started putting their own shades on at that point. Since Mr. Wallsten is affiliated with the LATimes, does he wear left-polarized sunglasses?

But seriously, I watched the exchange as it occurred and Mr. Wallsten, like most members of the WHPC, obviously enjoyed getting razzed by the president. I bet the reporters that rarely get the nod (let alone a coveted razz) from Bush started putting their own shades on at that point.

]]> By: Cpilot http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17579 Cpilot Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:55:52 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17579 Wasted bandwidth if you ask me. How desperate are the leftards anyway? Wasted bandwidth if you ask me. How desperate are the leftards anyway?

]]> By: bbz123 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17568 bbz123 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:31:13 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17568 OMG, the comments at the Think Progressive link are hilarious,in that "do these people actually dress themselves?" kind of way. OMG, the comments at the Think Progressive link are hilarious,in that “do these people actually dress themselves?” kind of way.

]]> By: bbz123 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/comment-page-1/#comment-17567 bbz123 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:27:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/06/14/stupid-controversy-of-the-day-bush-and-the-blind-reporter/#comment-17567 I agree Renee, and I always take my sunglasses off no matter who I am talking to.Among other things like respect for them I also want them to know I mean business.And who is this "Kos" they speak of? Seems to remember something about it, making poor choices or something like that. I agree Renee, and I always take my sunglasses off no matter who I am talking to.Among other things like respect for them I also want them to know I mean business.And who is this “Kos” they speak of? Seems to remember something about it, making poor choices or something like that.

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