Posted on 02/09/2006 4:58:44 PM PST by Aussie Dasher
Presidential press secretary Scott McClellan today refused to "analyze" the political potshots his boss endured during the funeral of Coretta Scott King this week, saying only President Bush was "honored" to attend the marathon service.
In posing questions to McClellan at the press briefing, WND pointed out some of media's observations about the jibes Bush took during the service from certain speakers.
"The New York Post notes the following – and this is a quote – 'Jimmy Carter's disgraceful performance at Coretta Scott King's funeral marks him as the most shameless,'" WND noted. "While The New York Times Page 1 report mentioned 'the overt political jibes.' And my question: Did any of the King sons or daughters thank the president for his tribute to their mother and his extraordinary control, despite the performances of Jimmy Carter and Joe Lowery?"
Responded McClellan: "I believe they expressed their appreciation for the president attending the ceremony the other day, the service – it was a celebration of her life. The president and Mrs. Bush were honored to attend. This was an opportunity to honor and pay tribute to a remarkable and courageous woman, a woman who was a civil rights leader who made lasting contributions to freedom and equality."
WND also reviewed the history of the federal wiretapping to which King and her husband, Martin Luther King Jr., were subjected.
"The New York Post also noted, 'Carter couldn't quite bring himself to note that the wiretappings of Dr. King was conducted under Presidents John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, and was originally ordered by Attorney General Robert Kennedy, all Democrats.' And my question: Can the president deny that Jimmy Carter was, in this statement, revenging himself on Teddy Kennedy for running against Carter's re-election [in 1980]?"
Said the spokesman: "I'm not going to get into analyzing or making judgments on it. They were honored to attend the service and to honor Mrs. King and all that she did in her life."
"So you wouldn't deny – you wouldn't deny that he was revenging himself? You wouldn't deny that?" asked WND.
"Les, you pointed out the history of that wire tapping," McClellan said, "and I'll leave it at that."
I wonder if the White House realizes that...
Killer rabbit.
The President addressed this in one of his recent Q&A's: "Name calling is beneath the dignity of the office of the president."
Whether we like it or not, that's what he believes.
"..marks him as the most shameless"
Probably a real struggle for that title at the funeral. Not surprised the goober won.
Killer rabbit.
add:
Six helicopters.
It's called "Rising above the occasion", and president Bush did. President Bush is brimming with grace and class, while president Carter is a repugnant old Commie-lovin' loser.
Of course it does.
Thats why the plaintive wailing of the insufferably rude liberal trash are beneath this White House.
pissants leaving frantic trails...
Why intervene when your adversary is making a fool out of himself?
with great pointy teeth.
Best to ignore the pygmy from Plains.
Carter... now THERE was a great time in American history. Gas lines, double digit inflation, double digit interest rate on loans. Wear your sweaters and turn down your thermo's.
Lets rescue the hostages...oh wait Delta Force was gonna do it but the non leader in Carter said he didn't want to hurt the feelings of the other forces so he included them all.
What a Cluster F***
I notice he did fail to mention the illegal wire taps on MLK was done by Bobby Kennedy (Dem) not Rep.
Oh yeah the bad things that dems do get mentioned as if done by Reps and then they just deny that dems were involved.
Such as Bobby kennedy saying the Lobby scandal was Rep problem and even though he got about 40,000 he didn't have to give it back because it was not a dem scandal.
Hypocrits.
I have to admit I enjoy the fact they quoted all the things said about Carter's behavior...again, for everyone to hear.
"with great pointy teeth"
Look at the bones man, look at the bones
A typical dopey Scott McClellan performance. Either the higher-ups are requiring him to be dopey, or he actually is. I never know which. Probably it's both.
The White House should discover the value of juicy lines and of fighting back through their press secretary. Then, they should find someone who is smart enough to trust as a spokesman who actually speaks.
exposing himself for the fool he has always been.
An alternative ending to your pithy comment.
HA-HA-HA! Lester Kinsolving is a piece of work! You go, buddy!
Ouch!
He has his purposes though.
I use him as an object lesson and example when lecturing my nephews on the ravages of the Solitary Vice.
Good point. LOL!
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