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| President falls off bike; Kerry makes comment | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 23 2004, 10:43 PM (626 Views) | |
| Dandandat | May 24 2004, 10:16 AM Post #16 |
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Time to put something here
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But he hasn’t waffled, the situation was trust upon him. 9/11 changed things, we aren’t living in the same world we where when he made that comment. It took 9/11 to make him change his mind, it takes Kerry the wanting to with the presidential election to change his mind, the two do not equate. |
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| somerled | May 24 2004, 10:27 AM Post #17 |
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Admiral MacDonald RN
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Maybe it's a metaphore for his administration.I hope it knocked some sense into him - but doubt it - he'd have had to have landed on his head for that. Is there a comic of the incident ? I'd love to see it - it would be a hoot. |
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| ImpulseEngine | May 24 2004, 10:36 AM Post #18 |
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I agree Kerry's comment was inappropriate. Somerled, you're equally inappropriate and you really should feel embarrassed with yourself. |
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| somerled | May 24 2004, 10:48 AM Post #19 |
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What - you don't sometimes have at laugh when people have a minor mishap and don't really hirt themselves ? As to Kerry's comments :
I don't see what is so offensive about it. You lot are much too easily offended. Bush is a politican and as such he is fair game for this kind of thing - especially if keeps on cocking things up. |
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| Swidden | May 24 2004, 11:17 AM Post #20 |
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Adm. Gadfly-at-large; Provisional wRench-fly at large
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^^^ Then leave the snide remarks to the late night comedians and such. I really don't care if everyone here make fun of President Bush falling off his bike. The point is that in Kerry's case he should have taken the higher road instead of a cheap shot... |
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| Intrepid2002 | May 24 2004, 11:20 AM Post #21 |
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UNGH!
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Probably referring to Clymer of the New York Times. Probably..... |
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| Intrepid2002 | May 24 2004, 11:24 AM Post #22 |
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UNGH!
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Ah comeon Somerled, give the man a break, he did take an awful tumble. Did you see his picture? Unfortunately, I think his head got the brunt of the fall. Pretty scratched up there. |
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| Intrepid2002 | May 24 2004, 11:34 AM Post #23 |
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UNGH!
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Indeed!
We are awfully sensitive to our fearless leader falling off a mountain bike. No, no, doesn't look good. How on earth do these things get to the media? But then again, it would have been hard to explain the scratches on his face if he were to appear on nationwide TV tonight so maybe a good offense is the best defense.But I'm used to these things happening so it doesn't phase me anymore. In fact, I kind of expect them to happen. I'm sorry the president hurt himself and I demand John Kerry apologizes for his crude remarks. How insensitive! Let's hope the president can steer the country better than he can steer a bike. I'm anxiously waiting to hear his speech tonight and the next couple of weeks. I forsee approval ratings shooting through the roof!
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| Dandandat | May 24 2004, 11:41 AM Post #24 |
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Time to put something here
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| ImpulseEngine | May 24 2004, 11:42 AM Post #25 |
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Apparently your definition of "minor" and mine aren't the same. If it's severe enough to get scraped up, then I don't call that minor and no I certainly don't laugh - ever.
Then, sigh :rolleyes: , I guess I'll have to point it out to you. This thread was started to mention the inappropriateness of Kerry's comment about the President's fall - and it WAS inappropriate. Not only did you not recognize that it was inappropriate, but you ADDED your own inappropriate remarks. And don't act like you're surprised that anyone was offended by your comments - that WAS your intention now wasn't it... :angry: |
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| somerled | May 24 2004, 01:44 PM Post #26 |
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Intrepid : No never saw it (the photo) - maybe it wasn't concidered news worthy here in Australia. |
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| Admiralbill_gomec | May 24 2004, 02:15 PM Post #27 |
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Indeed!
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| Cool Vulcan | May 24 2004, 05:19 PM Post #28 |
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Prove it Intrepid, this time in plain english, not that jive they call street talk. |
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| Dwayne | May 24 2004, 07:22 PM Post #29 |
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If Intrepid2002 could actually defend the comment, I think the defense would have already been given. |
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| 24thcenstfan | May 24 2004, 07:55 PM Post #30 |
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Something Wicked This Fae Comes
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I am confused too. I just went through this entire thread and nowhere do I find the comment (made by Intrepid) you quoted Dante. Perhaps you replied when she was in the middle of an edit?
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How on earth do these things get to the media? But then again, it would have been hard to explain the scratches on his face if he were to appear on nationwide TV tonight so maybe a good offense is the best defense.
Perhaps you replied when she was in the middle of an edit?

8:54 AM Jul 11