Bad American

Ladies and gentlemen - I believe the President may have been drinking or may have been drunk during this press conference. Seriously. I’ve seen and heard a lot of drunk talk in my time and with the amount of word slurring, stammering and stuttering, I believe he was unhinged. CNN in the after speech coverage is talking about Bush snapping at their reporter. He did lash out, again, as a drunk would, irrationally, at reporters who were doing their job.

And his banter with the press, which often bordered on the cute/abusiveness you get from drunks, leads me to believe even more that he was on something.

I have NEVER been so embarrassed for my country because of my leader. I was hoping against hope that men in white coats would come and lead him gently away to a facility in which he could get some hope. At this point, I’d even take Cheney for the remainder of this term. He’s an asshole but at least he’s articulate and, I trust, sober.

Bush seems to have had some very key and elementary phrases drilled into his head and he repeated them ad nauseum, as if he had some kind of psychiatric disability. Never have I heard such rambling and disjointed speech and syntax from a President.

And never have I heard such disconnect from reality as from this President. His disconnect from reality to me, borders on dangerous. It’s like the captain of the ship is on deck drunk and the ship is heading for the icebergs.

In many cases Bush ranted like a child for a toy and blamed Congress over and over while NEVER taking any responsibility for what the seven and a half years of HIS presidency have done to this country. Highly irresponsible and childlike.

On ANWAR - even the CNN commentator says drilling in ANWAR does not feel immediate. And he’s right. It will take more time and money to extract that oil than it will be worth - you can do it certainly - but the price will even be higher than it is now. Don’t trust me - ask the geologists - they’ll tell you the same thing.

I do think Bush may have inadvertently admitted to peak oil. If you wish to wade through my notes that follow, you’ll see the point where this admission is all but made. I really think this is the only part of his comments that people need to take notice of and draw the necessary conclusions. We are in an era of declining oil PRODUCTION and RESERVES. Nothing will be the same again and this President missed a golden opportunity to be an adult and speak frankly to the American people about the real challenges we face and the fact that our non-negotiable lifestyle is on borrowed time and the sooner we agree to a new era of self-sacrifice, conservation and transformation, the easier it will go for us.

But instead he raved, literally raved, that drilling ANWAR and more tax cuts will solve the problem.

We’re in very deep trouble here and our leadership has gone off the deep end. I fear for our future. Certainly the markets of which Bush so much of his faith in, can’t but look at this disjointed, raving performance and not fear for their own future.

transcript follows:

Live blogging

Opening statement:

So much it’s the usual crap about expanding oil production and ANWAR. Same old, same old. 1 million additional blls a day but not the cost to actually extract is figured into that. Increases in production do not “likely” mean lower gas prices.

Its supply and demand.

More than 30 years since refinery. As the oil companies – they know it’s a losing proposition. Not Congress. And the lack of refining keeps prices high – look at the current stories about oil co. profits.

He’s lying. But that’s par for the course.

On food - again, blame Congress. Unbelievable.

He’s stuttering like an idiot.

He’s not talking about the international food scene and the World Bank and IMF and what they’ve done to developing country.

Mortgages - again, blame Congress. Amazing. Not one work about how his investor class buddies raped the housing market by creating an investment bubble. Not one word on the Fed and it’s horribly destructive policies.

Not since Nixon has a President so lied through his teeth about the current crisis.

Useless press conference.

Q: on waiting until the stimulus pass - should we do more now - moratorium on gas.

A: He still believes his “stimulus” will have any effect. Amazing. Again - more on exploring oil and gas in US territories - lying - environmentally friendly ways.

Bush pumping for his big oil friends to the bitter end. Completely self-serving and lying. We DONT have the reserves to make any appreciable move toward self-sufficiency.

No word on gas tax. Typical.

Q: Persuasing Saudis on output levels.

A: (stuttering). Speaks on Americans anxiety levels. “I do understand that.” Bullshit. This is HIS ECONOMY. Like a complete idiot he keeps talking about finding energy at home. Batteries in cars. Ethanol. I think he’s either drunk or mad. Saudis? Put the arm on his buddies? Hah!! Again on the refineries - the oil companies DONT WANT NEW REFINERIES. Finally on the Saudis - more stuttering and stammering. “There’s not a lot of excess capacity in the world right now. . . demand is rising faster than supply.” Finally! The TRUTH! But its PEAK OIL MR PRESIDENT HAVE THE BALLS TO SAY IT!!!!!!!!!

Q: Biofuels and food.

A: Denies the reporters question basis. Says 15 percent of food rise from ethanol. High price of gas will spur more exploration in ethanol. In our national interests that our farmers grow energy. WRONG. Says he’s deeply concerned about people in want abroad. Hard to believe. He really sounds exasperated and drugged. Wants people to buy food from local farmers. Huh? Blames Congress again like a little child throwing an tantrum over a toy.

Q: gas tax moratorium again

A: open to any ideas (which means nothing). Says its a political question. Again says hes concerned about food, gas and home issues. Lying. Blames Congress again. Stutters and stammers. Says he won’t jump into a presidential campaign. A non-answer or a “no.”

I’ve never been more embarrassed

Q: PEAK OIL QUESTION!!!!! ALERT!!!! (didn’t call it peak oil though)

A: claims he’s put a lot into ethanol. Making ethanol out of wood chips and grass. “We’re in a transition period.” Hmmm - an admission without an admission.

People - read between the lines - PEAK OIL IS REAL.

Well there ARE reserves to be found in ANWAR!!!! That’s a given !! 27 million gallons (?!) not being utilized. Again and again this lie - that we can be self-sufficient due to ANWAR. Repeating it like a psychiatric tic. “When you say ANWAR you don’t care about the gasoline prices people are paying.” Bullshit lie.

Q: Stop filling strat petrol reserve.

A: in this case - it wouldn’t affect price. (and ANWAR would?). Makes the case with purchases on SPR vs. demand. It won’t affect price. But that oil ISNT for the people - its for the GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY. Says Al Quaeda wants to blow up oil facilities. Has this man NO SHAME?! Bringing THAT up? So WHY hasn’t it happened yet Mr. President?

Q: Afghanistan - attempt on President’s life are we succeeding.

A: Were making progress - resilient enemy that wants to kill. What life was like prior to LIBERATION of the countries. Hey Mr. Prez - little girls aren’t going to school NOW! Complete unreality. Complete lies. The Soviets couldn’t hold it - why can we? Karzai was an oil company executive. That’s never mentioned.

I think we’re making good progress.

(cuts off the reporter’s question curtly. Yeah we live in a democracy)

Q: Iraqi strategy are we winning.

A: (getting angry). We’re making progress in Afghanistan but there’s tough fighting. etc. etc. tap dancing. He’s flailing about and sounding more like a madman than usual. Claims its in our interests. Yelling at reporters WERE IN A GLOBAL STRUGGLE AGAINST THUGS AND KILLERS!!!! (he’s unhinged). Sounds like he’s been drinking - like a drunken rant.

Q: Bombing of Syrian facility - didn’t discuss it when it happened but now releasing photos. Why the turnaround?

A: Said he briefed 22 members of Congress about it. Concerned early disclosure would risk confrontation in the Middle East (translation - Israel told him to hold it). Now he’s talking very carefully and quietly. Claims didn’t want to let the NKs know we knew more about them. Sending a message to Iran and the world. Still can’t pronounce nuclear. He sounds like he’s really groping for answers here. I can’t follow his line of speech/thought. Disjointed. Tell Syria their intransigence (he slurred the word I really do think he’s been drinking).

Q: On Congress’ intransigence. A softball question from a rightie no doubt.

A: “I believe they are letting the American people down.” UNFREAKINBELIEVABLE. HE’S LETTING THE PEOPLE DOWN. Psychotic. Goes back on the FISA issue - wants to spy on Americans unfettered. To protect us. Columbia free trade. Claims more exports. Hard to believe it will affect Americans in any way. Talks about exports going overseas being good. Now he’s ranting again.

(more inside jokes with the press who plays along)

Q: What are you doing short term on gas - tomorroes GDP numbers.

A: Haven’t been shown - they’ll show we’re slowing down. Says ANWAR is an intermediate term project. “The market will do as much to encourage conservation as anything now.” No matter how many people are hurt. Getting testy with reporter - again. “Make me lose my train of thought - maybe that’s what your wanting me to do.” “NO magic wand to wave.” Gets his dates on Congress action on ANWAR mixed up. Again slams the environmental argument. Also wants his tax cuts for the rich permanent. Again - defend the “have more’s” at all costs/

Q: Feel Jimmy Carter undermined your policies by meeting with Hamas?

A: Peace is undermined by Hamas. Hamas is bad, very bad. Won’t talk to them. Stutters/stammers. “We’re witnessing a struggle between though who understand and appreciate liberty and those who want to stop the advance of liberty.” (I don’t think Bush understands what liberty means). Brings Iran into the equation. More on Hamas. Line of thought appears disjointed. Won’t blame Carter. Won’t mention Carter.

Q: More on Carter - did you contact him.

A: I didn’t talk to him and I don’t know. (Amazing he wouldn’t be in contact with a former President who is talking to a foreign entity).

Continues to slur his words and stammer.

This is REALLY getting embarrassing to listen to.

Q: Congress adds to supplemental spending bill do you support these measures.

A: 108 billion is 108. Made by position (on ceiling) clear. Won’t accept micromanaging of the war. will work with Congress on Vet’s benefits (actions/words - still lying).

Q: Big urgent problem (missed question w/customer).

A: Very important for President to understand that America is still endanger from attack. blah blah blah spread of liberty (at business end of a rifle) blah blah blah isolationist/protectionist blah blah blah. “Have faith in the capacity of liberty to be trans formative.” (sigh). Continued stammering stuttering. Blames the country for losing its nerve. “I do believe its a gift from the almighty to every man woman and child” (now I KNOW he’s crazy) - he’s using religious hoo ha to argue for making the rich richer. Unbelievable.

“you’re looking good in yella” - to reporter.

More embarrassing and unprofessional behavior.

Q: Aren’t we in a recession? Zimbabwe

A: “I will tell you these are very difficult times and we’ll let the economists define it for what it is” (Cowardice). WANTS TAX CUTS!!!!! SAVE THE RICH!!!! THAT WILL SOLVE EVERYTHING!!! Talks about Hope Now whose impact I have heard nothing about. Zimbabwe - need to respect the will of the people - its clear they voted for change - AS THEY SHOULD HAVE (note tone of voice - we run the world). Groping. . . violence and intimidation is unacceptable. Says nations in the region should step up and lead. (after all this isn’t the middle east and they don’t have oil).

“Thank you for your interest - enjoyed it.”