Bush Would Use Power of Persuasion to Raise Oil Supply (6/28/00)

[OneBlueSky]

need a good laugh? . . . read on . . . but be ready to pee your pants . . .

http://www.nytimes.com/library/politics/camp/062800wh-bush.html

WAYNE, Mich., June 27 -- Gov. George W. Bush of Texas said today that if he was president, he would bring down gasoline prices through sheer force of personality, by creating enough political good will with oil-producing nations that they would increase their supply of crude.

"I would work with our friends in OPEC to convince them to open up the spigot, to increase the supply," Mr. Bush, the presumptive Republican candidate for president, told reporters here today. "Use the capital that my administration will earn, with the Kuwaitis or the Saudis, and convince them to open up the spigot."

(snip)

Asked why the Clinton administration had not been able to use the power of personal persuasion, Mr. Bush said: "The fundamental question is, 'Will I be a successful president when it comes to foreign policy?' "

He went on to suggest, as he did in answer to other questions, that voters should simply trust him.

"I will be," he said in answer to his own question about whether he would be a successful president. "But until I'm the president, it's going to be hard for me to verify that I think I'll be more effective."

and my personal favorite . . .

Mr. Bush dismissed Mr. Lehane's comments, saying, "It's frankly the type of politics people in America are sick of, this kind of finger pointing, calling names and trying to divert attention."

- more . . . my gut hurts from laughing . . . I need a joint . . .

http://www.nytimes.com/library/politics/camp/062800wh-bush.html

[jackstraw45]

1. Excellent stuff...pointed his comments out months ago

This kind of stuff is MADE for a commercial.

Why oh why don't the Dems use this stuff?

[Eye and Monkey]

2. Woulda. Couldna. Didn. Dun.

If only we could be rid of him that easily.

[OneBlueSky]

3. kick . . . for the day timers . . . n/t

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[moondust]

4. On CNNFAUXMSRNC that's called success!

He said it, it sounded good, and their viewers were momentarily pleased to hear it. What more could you ask for?

[jackstraw45]

5. FIFTY dollars a barrel.

Home heating oil costs a going to hurt some families this winter.

Watch for the BIG price jump at the pump in November too.

:kick: