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Friday, August 3, 2007
I wonder if he's going to bring his guitar? posted by Wally 7:58 AM As if they didn't have enough traffic problems already... ...Bush is heading up to Minneapolis to visit the collapse site on Saturday. What this means to all you lucky Minneapolitans is that you will be the recipients of all the benefits that come with a Bush Presidential visit. First, all flights in and out of the airport will be delayed while he arrives, and again while he leaves. Since he is afraid to be seen by the public, even while being driven in a bulletproof limo surrounded by secret service, every road within a mile of Bush's planned route will be completely closed while he drives through your city, leaving you to either wait until he's gone, or find alternate routes. Then he'll spend a few minutes standing in a nice spot that's been carefully selected and manicured by his staff to make him look more "presidential-like" for the photo-op, with a view of the fallen bridge behind him. He'll say a few phrases and clauses (I'm not giving him the benefit of "sentences") about 9/11 and terrorists and 9/11, and the dangers of terrorists in a post 9/11 world. Then he'll takes some pictures with rescue and repair workers and leave, tying up traffic on the roads and airport again. But wait, there's even more excitement for you lucky Viking fans! Bush is offering to help rebuild the bridge too! President George W. Bush, who will travel to the scene of the disaster tomorrow, said the federal government would help rebuild the bridge in the city that will host next year's Republican National Convention. "We in the federal government must respond, and respond robustly, to help the people there not only recover, but to make sure that lifeline of activity - that bridge - gets rebuilt as quickly as possible," Bush said. Translation: "lifeline of activity" means "I don't want any GOP conventioneers to be inconvenienced, so we'll get right on that and have it built in time for the convention". Fortunately he's just throwing money at it and not offering to personally get involved. After all, the White House has made it adequately clear that it's not their fault (did anyone say it was?). Press secretary Tony Snow said while the inspection did not indicate the bridge was at risk of failing, "If an inspection report identifies deficiencies, the state is responsible for taking corrective actions." Not that I'm blaming Bush for the collapse. I'm just pointing out how fast this White House starts pointing fingers and deflecting blame. Guilty conscience perhaps? At least he's not sending in FEMA. In other news: Over 1,000 people were killed and millions displaced or marooned by flooding in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. At least 50 people were killed and 148 are missing after a boat capsized in Sierra Leone. Permalink :: 5 comments :: Post a Comment




	he's already blamed the dem congress for the lack of funding to repair our infrastructure. hmmmmm. now tell me, who's been in control of that congress for so long?? and where, exactly, has all the money been going lately??? we must be stoopid. posted by cathcatz at 8:07 AM


	The fun actually begins today for Minneapolans, including my three adult children, Laura visits today! No two-for-one in this White House! posted by Dee at 9:03 AM


	First of all, George and Laura couldn't travel together and save a buttload of our taxes? Nice. Second, the bridge doesn't affect the convention so I don't think that's a benchmark. The convention will actually be in St. Paul, which connects to Minneapolis (where all the hotels are) on I94. Third, FOX Noise is already blaming Bill Clinton for this by saying he was president when the problems were first revealed in 1990. Error #1: Daddy Bush was Pres. Error #2: Republicans were in charge of the money throughout the 90s. Bush descending on the site will be like a curse. Look at New Orleans. 10 years to replace this bridge, easy, just by having him show up. Thanks, George! Just to clarify: we're Minneapolitans. I know, sounds like ice cream. :) posted by Jenna from Minneapolis at 11:15 AM


	LOL Jenna I was wondering how long until we heard "it's Clinton's fault". I'm surprised it took this long. BTW, I fixed the Minneapolitans thing for you. Thanks. posted by Wally at 12:31 PM


	Being a former Minneapolitan, I kind of liked the Minneapolan it's close to Minnesotan. Just showing our inner George Bush! ;) posted by Dee at 6:14 PM