Morning Joe and Bush's denial

[JimH52]

Joe Scarborough pretty much called GW a hypocrite this morning for trying to deflect all the blame for the economic meltdown. The guy does not pull punches. GO JOE!

 

[jillian]

I love Joe....

Keep calm and carry on!

 

[JimH52]

I watch his show every morning and he doesn't "spin" anything. I know he was a Reagon guy and continues to be, but the guy is right on so many points. The GOP would be smart to take notice of this guy. He would appeal to many independents.

But wait, he is probably not right wing or loony enough for the Tea party, so he would be dismissed. The GOP will have to get all of their nominees approved by the Baggers for 2012.

 

[jillian]

the loons would call him a RINO because he's not nuts.

 

[JimH52]

the loons would call him a RINO because he's not nuts.

exactly! He would of course have to pass the Palin test.

 

[Saikron]

the loons would call him a RINO because he's not nuts.

exactly! He would of course have to pass the Palin test.

What's the Palin test?

Tangent: have you seen clips from Alaska, the Palin reality TV show? Todd Palin looks like he can't remember what the producers told him to do.

 

[blastoff]

the loons would call him a RINO because he's not nuts.

exactly! He would of course have to pass the Palin test.

What's the Palin test?

Tangent: have you seen clips from Alaska, the Palin reality TV show? Todd Palin looks like he can't remember what the producers told him to do.

Can't wait for the onslaught of Palin threads next Monday. The kooky lefties will be apoplectic for sure. It should be good fun.

 

[Big Black Dog]

Joe Scarborough pretty much called GW a hypocrite this morning for trying to deflect all the blame for the economic meltdown. The guy does not pull punches. GO JOE!

Just another name in the long list of people who like to dis Bush... This is news?

 

[Conspiracist]

Joe Scarborough pretty much called GW a hypocrite this morning for trying to deflect all the blame for the economic meltdown. The guy does not pull punches. GO JOE!

Just another name in the long list of people who like to dis Bush... This is news?

There can't be enough for some people. Dems hate looking at the actions of Clinton so they blame Bush for things Clinton put his signature on.

 

[Vel]

I watch his show every morning and he doesn't "spin" anything. I know he was a Reagon guy and continues to be, but the guy is right on so many points. The GOP would be smart to take notice of this guy. He would appeal to many independents.

But wait, he is probably not right wing or loony enough for the Tea party, so he would be dismissed. The GOP will have to get all of their nominees approved by the Baggers for 2012.

You know, if he's as smart as you say and such a political catch, then you should point him out to the DNC, It looks like they could use some new blood.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Just to clear the air...the economic mess isn't Bush's fault.
So....what does this make Scarborough?

 

[Saikron]

Just to clear the air...the economic mess isn't Bush's fault.
So....what does this make Scarborough?

"It wasn't his fault" is a true statement, but he didn't exactly do anything to regulate the mortgage industry or the derivatives industry in any way. In fact, deregulation of industry is part of the R and Bush platform. "Free market" has basically become a code word for letting wall st do this type of thing to each other and indirectly us.

Edit: Not to mention most of the story spanned from a little bit before he got into office and exploded as he was on his way out.

 

[manu1959]

Joe Scarborough pretty much called GW a hypocrite this morning for trying to deflect all the blame for the economic meltdown. The guy does not pull punches. GO JOE!

i have a couple of questions....

which piece of legislation did bush sign into law or veto which has been tied to the cause of the economic meltdown....

 

[manu1959]

Just to clear the air...the economic mess isn't Bush's fault.
So....what does this make Scarborough?

"It wasn't his fault" is a true statement, but he didn't exactly do anything to regulate the mortgage industry or the derivatives industry in any way. In fact, deregulation of industry is part of the R and Bush platform. "Free market" has basically become a code word for letting wall st do this type of thing to each other and indirectly us.

Edit: Not to mention most of the story spanned from a little bit before he got into office and exploded as he was on his way out.

the president doesn't write laws he signs them or vetos them....the dems were in charge of that from 06 to 08....don't recal any vetos.....prior to that i don't the gop house and senate writing any other laws...

seems to my all the folks we voted back in did nothing the entire time....

 

[JimH52]

Just to clear the air...the economic mess isn't Bush's fault.
So....what does this make Scarborough?

Of course...He was in office for eight years and saw the train wreck coming. The only thing he and his R buddies did was deregulate and enable. That is their platform, that is their continuing stance. So, that worked out well, huh?

 

[rdean]

Joe Scarborough pretty much called GW a hypocrite this morning for trying to deflect all the blame for the economic meltdown. The guy does not pull punches. GO JOE!

i have a couple of questions....

which piece of legislation did bush sign into law or veto which has been tied to the cause of the economic meltdown....

2.4 trillion dollar tax cut with more than 52% going to the top one percent of the nation.

the drugs for votes bill that cost over a trillion dollars right off

then there was the cost of both wars. how was Bush able to leave the cost of both wars out of his budget.

If you want links, then go find them. We have only been talking about these three things every day for the last 8 years.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Just to clear the air...the economic mess isn't Bush's fault.
So....what does this make Scarborough?

Of course...He was in office for eight years and saw the train wreck coming. The only thing he and his R buddies did was deregulate and enable. That is their platform, that is their continuing stance. So, that worked out well, huh?

No it didn't.
At the same time Barney and his D buddies continued to throw multi-$BILLIONS of our tax money down the F&F money pit that destroyed the housing market. So, that worked out well, huh?

 

[rdean]

Just to clear the air...the economic mess isn't Bush's fault.
So....what does this make Scarborough?

Of course...He was in office for eight years and saw the train wreck coming. The only thing he and his R buddies did was deregulate and enable. That is their platform, that is their continuing stance. So, that worked out well, huh?

No it didn't.
At the same time Barney and his D buddies continued to throw multi-$BILLIONS of our tax money down the F&F money pit that destroyed the housing market. So, that worked out well, huh?

Either you're a liar or you don't know.

OSHA Under Bush
Investigations by the New York Times and Washington Post have pointed out that the Bush administration has consistently scaled back OSHA regulations and enforcement efforts during this decade. The changes reflect President Bush’s vow to limit new rules and roll back what it considered cumbersome regulations that imposed unnecessary costs on businesses.

According to the New York Times, OSHA has issued the fewest significant standards in its history during Bush’s two terms in office. It has imposed only one major safety rule, and the only significant health standard it issued was ordered by a federal

AllGov - Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

400 scientists, who understand the implications of scientific censorship quite well, have defied Bush’s orders to be quiet, and have completed the survey on their own time. They now face disciplinary action from administrators appointed by Bush’s political team in the White House. Many of these scientists may be forced to leave their jobs in the federal government, but I applaud their stand against the medieval, anti-science values of the Republicans who currently run the bureaucracy in Washington D.C.

Keep the Scientists Quiet! - Irregular Times

If the White House gets its way, it could de-fang rules that are meant to prevent overfishing in the oceans, control power plant emissions, keep dangerous chemicals out of drinking water and stop mining companies from dumping waste in rivers and streams.

Bush Forces Deregulation in Waning Days of Administration - ProPublica

There are endless reports of Bush's deregulation. There is no excuse for not knowing. He was president a mere two years ago.

 

[jillian]

Just to clear the air...the economic mess isn't Bush's fault.
So....what does this make Scarborough?

Of course...He was in office for eight years and saw the train wreck coming. The only thing he and his R buddies did was deregulate and enable. That is their platform, that is their continuing stance. So, that worked out well, huh?

No it didn't.
At the same time Barney and his D buddies continued to throw multi-$BILLIONS of our tax money down the F&F money pit that destroyed the housing market. So, that worked out well, huh?

that didn't come close to destroying the housing market. there are far many more factors, and the mortgage industry had a far greater responsibility.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

wow..I underestimated the denial factor of some.
Man..no wonder this country is going down the tubes.