Fun with compromise and press conference, plus poll

the compromise

Bush: I got it!  I got it!  OK now, listen up, 'cause this is good.  We'll do this one thing I want right here.  And then over here we'll do this other thing I want.  ....Cumon', I'm bendin' over backwards; did I mention about the political price for saying no to the people's business?

Sensible Creature: I'll pass.

at the press conference

Bush: Yes, over here, JimmyJimBob, Jimmerific, Stretchmeister Toejam; you don't mind if I call you that do you?  Of course you don't, 'cause you know what you are.  Good boy.  Remember now, I'm the President.  That's something we all need to keep in mind.  So, let's get with the question already, and don't get personal; I won't respond to your cheap shots.

Reporter: Thank-you Mr. President.  I've been chosen to give you the setup so you can dive right into your spiel about how you aren't going to give a timeline on U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq.  I've forgotten my lines, so if you could help me out here ...

Bush:  Of course there Jimdoddle, no problemo.  Blah, blah, de blah blah - timelines no way.  Blah, shuffle blah blah, I could do this in my sleep, blah, blah.  Won't blah, can't make me blah.  Unhelpful blah.  Do a tomahawk chop, pause for effect.  Blah.  I'm the President.

Reporter:  Mr. President, I believe you were supposed to do a tomahawk chop rather than say "Do a tomahawk chop, pause for effect".

Bush: Yes sir Mr. Ivy League Elitist.  The American people know what I meant.  Next question  .......you there with the alluring lack of hair.

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