Wednesday, February 11, 2004
In GeorgeLand, "all" and "absolutely" mean "some" and "not really"
WaPo:
Yep. They're already worried about the story behind the story. We think we know why Bush was grounded: he missed a medical exam at which a drug test would have been required. Of course, there may be no story here. One good way to lay that story to rest would be for the WhiteWash House to release "absolutely" all of Bush's guard records, instead of letting them out in dribs and drabs. At least they could try a "modified limited hangout"! But no-o-o-o!
Well, the Republicans should know. In any case, Kerry is remaining well above the fray, as befits a Presidential candidate. Pass the popcorn!
But [Press Secretary Scott "Sucker MC" McClellan] bristled when asked whether Bush would release medical and disciplinary records of his service for the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War, as some critics have urged.
Yep. They're already worried about the story behind the story. We think we know why Bush was grounded: he missed a medical exam at which a drug test would have been required. Of course, there may be no story here. One good way to lay that story to rest would be for the WhiteWash House to release "absolutely" all of Bush's guard records, instead of letting them out in dribs and drabs. At least they could try a "modified limited hangout"! But no-o-o-o!
"I think what you are seeing is gutter politics. Some are simply trolling for trash for political gain," McClellan said.
Well, the Republicans should know. In any case, Kerry is remaining well above the fray, as befits a Presidential candidate. Pass the popcorn!