Why do you think Chimpy is doing this press conference tonite?

[CatWoman]

Given the fact that every time he opens his mouth, his approval ratings dip even lower.

The man has zero, ZERO, credibility.

[jasmeel]

1. Lying. n/t

[Walt Starr]

2. Desperation

and I suspect CBS will ignore it, as will Fox and NBC.

May Sweeps start tonight.

[CatWoman]

3. I read in another thread that it's "sweeps" week

I have to agree with you -- the networks are about profit. No one wants to hear his regurgitated lies and spin.

[CatWoman]

4. I read in another thread that it's "sweeps" week

I have to agree with you -- the networks are about profit. No one wants to hear his regurgitated lies and spin.

[Warpy]

19. Yes, this is a last ditch, desperate play to get the public

to swallow all his bullshit on his social security ripoff. All it's going to do is increase the cognitive dissonance among people who think he's a swell guy but pick up on the fact that he's lying his ass off.

[H2O Man]

5. Good question.

I wonder who told him he needs to do this. I believe he will use it as more of an "informal" formal speech, with planted questions being lobbed by the corporate media. But he doesn't do well under the most artificial of circumstances. I plan to watch it, as repulsive as I find him.

[lala_rawraw]

6. answer...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3560508

[BR_Parkway]

7. Probably to announce the trains are ready to cart off the homos

he needs something drastic to fire up the base, even Sunday's Hate Fest Just Us event didn't pull up his approval ratings.

[Beetwasher]

8. Nothing, Same Old, And I'll Bet Money The Networks Won't Preempt

for this historically UNPOPULAR Chimp. They've been burned before by him on these last minute PC's in which he mumbled some stock bullshit for no apparent reason.

Money talks, Monkey Walks.

[barb162]

9. if it is like that one press conference where all the

"reporters" asked him rehearsed questions and he didn't call on people like Helen Thomas or others, what is even the point of watching it. It will simply be another one of his propaganda shows

[ThoughtCriminal]

10. Think Dow will go under 10k tomorrow?

Could happen if things go off script. They are using a script right?

[0007]

17. Perhaps junior will piss off those who are propping up the market

I've noticed for the last few weeks, that when the Dow starts to dip something pumps it up. :shrug:

[underpants]

11. Dems will reject Frist's non offer and W will use it

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1430430

to call them obstructionists.

I expect the press to fold like a napkin

The following questions should be asked

Mr.President what is YOUR plan for Social Security?

Mr.President why are you taking the unprecedented step of renominating previously rejected judges?


ON EDIT-I'm normallly a "top" You know you have to pay extra for me to do THAT don't you?

[flamin lib]

12. He hopes to stop the bleeding of his polling numbers.

He wants to appeal to his base look strong and yatta yatta yatta.

He hasn't figured out that the first rule of holes is when you're in one stop digging . . .

[Felix Mala]

13. Ever hopeful Americans will once again gather round their TV's

To learn that this Misadministration is responsible for nothing and if you think there are any problems -- that Bush is not responsible for -- then you must be a liberal elitist.

If I could get a one-day White House pass, and a break from my web escort duties, my first question for the president would be:

"Mr. President, if you truly care about the pain Americans are experiencing at the gas pump, wouldn't it have been better to have asked the crown prince to bend over so you could kiss his ass?"

[cyberpj]

14. I heard he will talk about obstructionist democrats and

the usual -

bolton
fillibuster
SS
DeLay
energy (coal!)
the budget
etc.

someone has started a bush bingo card for the usual phrases.

[signmike]

15. I hope he doesn't preempt CSI

He does like preemptive action.

His speech is supposed to air at 5:30 here (L.A.) and Ch. 5 News expects it to throw off the whole night's programming. There goes The Simpsons.
I'll never understand why every single channel feels the need to show the exact same thing -- like the Popathon. :mad:

[cyberpj]

16. Important - read this

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3560508

[Norquist Nemesis]

21. If that's true about attacking Democrats, then we need to

gear up TODAY and get those phones, emails, fax machines going as soon as he's signed off.

You know what? In a way, I hope he gets real nasty in his snickery, bullish way. People are pissed and they're not going to stand for him continuing to point fingers whining it's somebody else's fault. Remember..."Leadership". He'll fall flat on his face over that.

[Norquist Nemesis]

18. Listening to Thom Hartmann today...

Every day he has a segment from a reporter of the WH Press Corps. (Can't think of her name). Anyway...she said today that it's caused so much controversy that it was addressed in this morning's gaggle with Scottie.

Apparently, what he's going to be doing (according to Victoria whats-her-name *scratches head*), is: 1) "talk" to the American people that he's wrapping up his 60 day tour on "educating the people about Social Security", and 2) talk about his energy plan.

Now, there's a couple of things to note about this. First, with the "educating" thing. That is Luntzspeak for manipulation. Bush is going to come out and claim victory, that the American people understand this is a situation that needs to be addressed. He throws the ball into Grassley's court (Grassley's been on in the last couple of days about it), and lets Grassley be the fall guy. BUT, Bush can claim victory! :woohoo:

Second, on the energy front...Bush is getting attacked especially with what he came out with yesterday. Many of the business muckymucks aren't happy (according to analysts), because 1) he's not addressing the situation in immediate terms to reducing dependancy, and 2) he threw them for a loop yesterday bringing out new things.

Lastly, because his ratings are tanking, advisor are urging him to get out in front of the people. Hey! Maybe he still has that hypnotic retro tie! LOL

[rockedthevoteinMA]

20. A national televised name calling fest. Kinda like the school yard

in first grade. That's my take.

[Solly Mack]

22. Mah Fella Amuricans (actual speech)

I'm <insert poor choice of word in a poorly worded sentence>. For the past 60 days, during the Social Security Tour, I've accomplished <insert huge lie>.

I would like to share <insert indecipherable and mangled pronounciation of a word - in a poorly worded sentence filled with lies> . In a time of <string of malapropisms, coupled with smirks for emphasis>

God Bless Amurica!

[PST]

23. he's gonna blame Clinton for the current approval rates nt

[CoffeeCat]

24. I think he's doing the press conference for several reasons...

...and all of Junior's reasons are misguided--of course.

--His approval ratings are in the toilet. Somehow, this weasel thinks that his blathering can improve the low ratings.

--No one is buying into his SocSec plan. In fact, the more he discusses it, the more unpopular it becomes. I predict that he'll announce some kind of attitudinal shift in his plan, "I never said I wanted private accounts. It was just an idea!".

--The Bolton problems make him look ineffectual and weak. He'll try to make the Dems look bad on this one.

--He'll also be pandering to the religious zealots. They're pissed b/c their radical Jebus agenda isn't translating into real change--despite political control of Congress and the WH. Junior will be spewing some pro-life/anti gay/ rhetoric while sprinkling in some Bible verses--to appease the Biblemongers.

Basically, it's one big "crisis PR" intervention.

(In my humble opinion, of course)

[Mitt Chovick]

25. He'll suspend the constitution, banned DU and have all

the little kittens executed.

Actually he'll probably just mangle his syntax

ho hum

[sinkingfeeling]

26. To interfere with the only TV show I watch....CSI?

[lectrobyte]

34. FWIW, I don't really care that much about TV, but I do like CSI -- I heard

CBS is not broadcasting *'s speech and will continue with normal programming. Being sweeps and all, I'd assume the other networks will do the same.

[wicket]

27. Apparently he is going to call the Dems "obstructionists"

:eyes: Saw that over here:

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2005/04/27.html#a2664

[leftchick]

28. He has to start prepping the murkins for Iran....

They have nukes you know. They are an imminent threat to our soil! Freedom is on the march and it is hard work,

:nuke:

[Jacobin]

29. The Dow is down over 100 points in anticipation of Smirk's speal

Pie Hole effect is getting better and better. :-)

[cyberpj]

30. see here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3560508

[Vinca]

31. The so called "press conferences" are nothing more than short,

scripted, one-act plays. The only thing that might make it worth watching is if one of the reporters grew a set and asked a question not previously vetted. (For example: "Your excellency, is it true you and the Bulldog had pajama parties every so often?" or "If I may be so bold, Sire, weren't you enjoying the Saudi hand holding ritual a little too much? Wasn't Condi irritated?"):rofl:

[kentuck]

32. Excellent question, CatWoman...

I think this is his "last push" for privatization of Social Security, because he does not know when he is whipped. Also, he is very conscious of his low polls. That's why Laura has been on all the TV shows - to try and help Dubya - in my opinion.

Also, he will attempt to shift all the blame for high gasoline prices to someone else other than himself. Most likely, it will be some unknown and unspoken entity half-way around the world. Bottom line, he's trying to save his ass.

[RebelOne]

33. I think that he is going to still push

Social Security reform.

[Skittles]

35. same reason he does everything, CatWoman

he is a f***ing dick