Comments on: Video: Bush addresses the UN Update: Bush toasts Kofi http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:43:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 12d3fa7cb674 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-1115667 12d3fa7cb674 Fri, 09 May 2008 21:04:08 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-1115667 <strong>12d3fa7cb674...</strong> 12d3fa7cb67428ef370f... 12d3fa7cb674…

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]]> By: entagor http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-55963 entagor Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:02:28 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-55963 I don't get the "He's a good man" part of the toast. A more honest toast would have been: "He had a difficult job" Didn't Bush say Clinton was a 'good man' at the Clinton White House portrait unveiling? I guess it depends on what the meaning of 'good man' is. It might be Texas lingo for screw-up. I don’t get the “He’s a good man” part of the toast.

A more honest toast would have been: “He had a difficult job”

Didn’t Bush say Clinton was a ‘good man’ at the Clinton White House portrait unveiling?

I guess it depends on what the meaning of ‘good man’ is.

It might be Texas lingo for screw-up.

]]> By: F. Rottles http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-55708 F. Rottles Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:52:23 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-55708 I'd hope that the toast was GWB's way of comparing the potential of a UN Sec-General's role with the actual crappy record of this particular holder of the office. Annan will retire soon and the politicking goes on for his replacement. Tony737 -- I like the idea of the US getting out of the UN and forming a new organization of democratic nations -- by invitation only. And I do like, at least in pure symbolism, the idea of making a UN speech of that sort while showing the end of the nuke facilities in NK and Iran. However, the following goes too far: <blockquote>then the big black square rock in mecca</blockquote> I’d hope that the toast was GWB’s way of comparing the potential of a UN Sec-General’s role with the actual crappy record of this particular holder of the office. Annan will retire soon and the politicking goes on for his replacement.

Tony737 — I like the idea of the US getting out of the UN and forming a new organization of democratic nations — by invitation only.

And I do like, at least in pure symbolism, the idea of making a UN speech of that sort while showing the end of the nuke facilities in NK and Iran.

However, the following goes too far:

then the big black square rock in mecca

]]> By: MarcH http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-55354 MarcH Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:56:13 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-55354 While it’s true that politicians may sometimes have to engage in a small hypocrisy, it is up to statesmen to shape opinion through their articulation of a consistent message to the public. The President can’t advocate for liberty, democracy, and security from Iranian WMDs in the morning and then toast Kofi in the afternoon. The content of the toast makes the listener suspect that the UN speech was just words, unsupported by firm conviction or any threat of consequences to the Iranians or other jihadis. While it’s true that politicians may sometimes have to engage in a small hypocrisy, it is up to statesmen to shape opinion through their articulation of a consistent message to the public.

The President can’t advocate for liberty, democracy, and security from Iranian WMDs in the morning and then toast Kofi in the afternoon. The content of the toast makes the listener suspect that the UN speech was just words, unsupported by firm conviction or any threat of consequences to the Iranians or other jihadis.

]]> By: Tony737 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-55292 Tony737 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:28:10 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-55292 He should've said "The missiles have just been launched." Then a video feed shows the Iranian and Orth Korean nuke plants being destroyed, then the big black square rock in mecca blown to pieces about small enough to throw at tanks. Also the terror training camps in Somalia. Then say "I hearby decomission this building and it's former mission, the U.N. Anybody who represents a terrorist supporting nation is under arrest. I hearby recomission this building and it's mission the "Freedom Alliance", to be lead by The U.S. Any nation wanting to join must have an elected govt, must fight terrorism, foriegn and domestic, must allow freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, freedom of the press, a free market capitalist economy, and equal rights for women and minorities. If this describes your nation, or if your nation is working toward these goals, you may stay, and we will help you reach these goals. We will enjoy free trade and global commerse. All others (who were not arrested) may leave and return to the third world shit hole you crawled out of. May God bless America, and the Freedom Alliance." Too bad the room would empty. He should’ve said “The missiles have just been launched.” Then a video feed shows the Iranian and Orth Korean nuke plants being destroyed, then the big black square rock in mecca blown to pieces about small enough to throw at tanks. Also the terror training camps in Somalia. Then say “I hearby decomission this building and it’s former mission, the U.N. Anybody who represents a terrorist supporting nation is under arrest. I hearby recomission this building and it’s mission the “Freedom Alliance”, to be lead by The U.S. Any nation wanting to join must have an elected govt, must fight terrorism, foriegn and domestic, must allow freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, freedom of the press, a free market capitalist economy, and equal rights for women and minorities. If this describes your nation, or if your nation is working toward these goals, you may stay, and we will help you reach these goals. We will enjoy free trade and global commerse. All others (who were not arrested) may leave and return to the third world shit hole you crawled out of. May God bless America, and the Freedom Alliance.”

Too bad the room would empty.

]]> By: The Right Nation http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-55277 The Right Nation Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:07:37 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-55277 <strong>Presidents and criminals...</strong> "Freedom, by its nature, cannot be imposed -- it must be chosen. From Beirut to Baghdad, people are making the choice for freedom. And the nations gathered in this chamber must make a choice, as well: Will we support the moderates and reformers who a.... Presidents and criminals…

“Freedom, by its nature, cannot be imposed — it must be chosen. From Beirut to Baghdad, people are making the choice for freedom. And the nations gathered in this chamber must make a choice, as well: Will we support the moderates and reformers who a….

]]> By: lsutiger http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-55121 lsutiger Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:25:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-55121 I see him again only to be explained as 'misunderestimated', in the likes of RWR. But as I watched this speech, the truth sort of saddened my heart. The people he to which he was talking most probably will never hear his words with the meaning of his heart. This prez will be in the history book like The Gipper..IMHO. And yes, the UN is a joke. The only thing that eminent domain would be good for right now is to take the UN and turn it over to Trump, kick out the diplomats, and immediately stop the funding of these terrorist nations...yes there are quite a few on our payroll (ever heard of humanitarian aid???) I see him again only to be explained as ‘misunderestimated’, in the likes of RWR. But as I watched this speech, the truth sort of saddened my heart. The people he to which he was talking most probably will never hear his words with the meaning of his heart.
This prez will be in the history book like The Gipper..IMHO.
And yes, the UN is a joke. The only thing that eminent domain would be good for right now is to take the UN and turn it over to Trump, kick out the diplomats, and immediately stop the funding of these terrorist nations…yes there are quite a few on our payroll (ever heard of humanitarian aid???)

]]> By: A Lady's Ruminations http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-55073 A Lady's Ruminations Wed, 20 Sep 2006 02:57:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-55073 <strong>President Bush at the UN...</strong> President Bush gave an address at the United Nations today. I didn't see or hear it, though I did hear a few clips on the Sean Hannity radio show. Looks like a great speech. You can read the entire address here (and watch the video). What is most ..... President Bush at the UN…

President Bush gave an address at the United Nations today. I didn’t see or hear it, though I did hear a few clips on the Sean Hannity radio show. Looks like a great speech.
You can read the entire address here (and watch the video).
What is most …..

]]> By: Toast - It's not just for breakfast anymore http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-55007 Toast - It's not just for breakfast anymore Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:56:10 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-55007 <strong>Bush Drinks Kofi...</strong> It turns out there was a typo in the original story, and in fact Bush didn't drink...... Bush Drinks Kofi…

It turns out there was a typo in the original story, and in fact Bush didn’t drink……

]]> By: The Jawa Report http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54945 The Jawa Report Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:13:09 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54945 <strong>Bush at UN: We are not at war with Islam (wink wink, nudge nudge, say no more)...</strong> Actually, I don't believe we are at war with Islam. I do believe we are at war with Islamists and that when given the choice between siding with Islamists or the Great Satan, most Muslims side with the Islamists. We...... Bush at UN: We are not at war with Islam (wink wink, nudge nudge, say no more)…

Actually, I don’t believe we are at war with Islam. I do believe we are at war with Islamists and that when given the choice between siding with Islamists or the Great Satan, most Muslims side with the Islamists. We……

]]> By: Catie96706 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54921 Catie96706 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:30:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54921 While I too, was a bit shocked at the speech, I guess he was trying to be a diplomat, something those in the crowd obviously aren't. Mikey, ever been to a wedding? People take their sip after the toast and then clap. The dips should have done the same thing. While I too, was a bit shocked at the speech, I guess he was trying to be a diplomat, something those in the crowd obviously aren’t. Mikey, ever been to a wedding? People take their sip after the toast and then clap. The dips should have done the same thing.

]]> By: Old War Dogs http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54912 Old War Dogs Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:22:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54912 <strong>Bill's Bites -- 2006.09.19...</strong> The webmaster's blog-within-a-blog. Continuously updated and bumped, newest items at the top. Please click here to learn more about The Phoenix Project, then click here to see a selection of Old War Dogs merchandise. All sales proceeds go to support... Bill’s Bites — 2006.09.19…

The webmaster’s blog-within-a-blog. Continuously updated and bumped, newest items at the top. Please click here to learn more about The Phoenix Project, then click here to see a selection of Old War Dogs merchandise. All sales proceeds go to support…

]]> By: Starblazer http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54886 Starblazer Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:43:49 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54886 the U.N should be remnamed the D.N. - Divided Nations, especially if Hugo Chavez gets his way & his country is elected to the Security Council the U.N should be remnamed the D.N. – Divided Nations, especially if Hugo Chavez gets his way & his country is elected to the Security Council

]]> By: Exile in Portales http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54884 Exile in Portales Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:39:36 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54884 <strong> Naiveté, Frêre Jacques, and Dubya Wows ‘Em (Me, Anyway) at the UN...</strong> [...]The initial reactions to Dubya’s UN speech are beginning to come in. I didn’t watch it, but after reading the speech I am impressed with what he said, as are [...]... Naiveté, Frêre Jacques, and Dubya Wows ‘Em (Me, Anyway) at the UN…

[...]The initial reactions to Dubya’s UN speech are beginning to come in. I didn’t watch it, but after reading the speech I am impressed with what he said, as are [...]…

]]> By: bbz123 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54880 bbz123 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:33:30 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54880 It's also hard to clap when you have one hand in the till. It’s also hard to clap when you have one hand in the till.

]]> By: mikeyboss http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54860 mikeyboss Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:46:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54860 <blockquote>what did two people clap afterwards?</blockquote> Well, it's hard to clap with a glass in your hand.

what did two people clap afterwards?

Well, it’s hard to clap with a glass in your hand.

]]> By: speed647 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54857 speed647 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:41:12 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54857 I agree, one of Bush's best speeches. Forceful, direct and to the point. However I take issue with this one little sentence: <blockquote>The Palestinian people have suffered from decades of corruption and violence and <strong>the daily humiliation of occupation.</strong></blockquote> Huh? As if the Israelis are the 'occupying force' bad guys? C'mon Mr. President, ya gotta proofread your speeches. I agree, one of Bush’s best speeches. Forceful, direct and to the point.

However I take issue with this one little sentence:

The Palestinian people have suffered from decades of corruption and violence and the daily humiliation of occupation.

Huh? As if the Israelis are the ‘occupying force’ bad guys?

C’mon Mr. President, ya gotta proofread your speeches.

]]> By: Flopping Aces » Blog Archive » Bush Addresses The UN http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54849 Flopping Aces » Blog Archive » Bush Addresses The UN Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:33:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54849 [...] Hot Air has some key portions of the speech on video. Meanwhile Kofi has finally figured out that the laws apply to him also: After claiming new financial disclosure rules did not apply to him, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has now agreed to fill out financial disclosure reports required of all U.N. staff in the wake of the multi-billion dollar oil-for-food scandal. [...] [...] Hot Air has some key portions of the speech on video. Meanwhile Kofi has finally figured out that the laws apply to him also: After claiming new financial disclosure rules did not apply to him, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has now agreed to fill out financial disclosure reports required of all U.N. staff in the wake of the multi-billion dollar oil-for-food scandal. [...]

]]> By: Retread http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54848 Retread Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:31:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54848 Making that toast is why I would fail dismally as a politician. W is a better (mannered) man than I, Gunga Din. Making that toast is why I would fail dismally as a politician. W is a better (mannered) man than I, Gunga Din.

]]> By: shooter http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54847 shooter Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:29:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54847 I was a bit shocked at the Presidents toast to Kofi. Have we forgotten his mis-deeds and blue helmet failures ? His anti-American rhetoric? His nepotist thievery? It might be diplomatic class, why he toasted Annan, but the audience just might have been a bit shocked as well. I felt a bit insulted and angry myself. I was a bit shocked at the Presidents toast to Kofi. Have we forgotten his mis-deeds and blue helmet failures ? His anti-American rhetoric? His nepotist thievery? It might be diplomatic class, why he toasted Annan, but the audience just might have been a bit shocked as well.
I felt a bit insulted and angry myself.

]]> By: Hoodlumman http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54843 Hoodlumman Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:21:27 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54843 I think Bush had his fingers crossed. A lot of the UN's problems aren't helped by the arrogance of Kofi Annan and his disdain for <strike>western countries</strike> the USA. I think Bush had his fingers crossed.

A lot of the UN’s problems aren’t helped by the arrogance of Kofi Annan and his disdain for western countries the USA.

]]> By: BrunoMitchell http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54840 BrunoMitchell Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:15:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54840 Just watch the toast video and thought it was too bad the others in the audience didn't have as much class and diplomacy as Bush -- what did two people clap afterwards? Just watch the toast video and thought it was too bad the others in the audience didn’t have as much class and diplomacy as Bush — what did two people clap afterwards?

]]> By: The Political Pit Bull http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54831 The Political Pit Bull Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:57:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54831 <strong>President Bush's Address To The U.N....</strong> Unfortunately, I was out and missed most of it, but I did catch the tail end of the speech on Rush's show. Rush said that, if it was delivered by anyone else, the address would be heralded as one of...... President Bush’s Address To The U.N….

Unfortunately, I was out and missed most of it, but I did catch the tail end of the speech on Rush’s show. Rush said that, if it was delivered by anyone else, the address would be heralded as one of……

]]> By: Conservative Blog Therapy http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54828 Conservative Blog Therapy Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:53:08 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54828 <strong>George W. Bush addresses the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly......</strong> Gateway Pundit speaks for me...... George W. Bush addresses the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly……

Gateway Pundit speaks for me……

]]> By: Mary Katharine Ham http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/comment-page-1/#comment-54823 Mary Katharine Ham Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:48:14 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/09/19/video-bush-addresses-the-un/#comment-54823 <strong>Bushie vs. Ahmie...</strong> Bush will be speaking at 11:30. You can watch live, here. But don't click that link right now unless you want to see Kofi blabbing about whatever moral equivalence is on his mind today. I swear he may make me more infuriated than any other leader....... Bushie vs. Ahmie…

Bush will be speaking at 11:30. You can watch live, here. But don’t click that link right now unless you want to see Kofi blabbing about whatever moral equivalence is on his mind today. I swear he may make me more infuriated than any other leader…….

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