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Bush Has Veto Fever

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Posted on May 9, 2007
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President Bush has already decided to veto a second war funding bill that the House Democrats haven’t even finished drafting. The measure would require the White House to report on progress in Iraq in order to free up funds past July.


BBC:

US President George W Bush would veto a second congressional bill on the war in Iraq that links funding to progress there, his spokesman has said.

The bill, currently being drafted by Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives, funds operations in Iraq until the end of July.

But it would then give Congress the option of cutting off money if the security situation did not improve.

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By 911truthdotorg, May 10, 2007 at 1:34 pm Link to this comment

He’s got a face only his stupid demon seed impregnated mother could love.

HE needs to be vetoed.

Oh, that’s right, the cowardly Democrats took that
option off the table.

No wonder he’s veto crazy. He has absolutely nothing to fear from the cowards, and he knows it.

Google video: 9/11 Press for Truth, Loose Change 2nd Edition

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By Nitro, May 10, 2007 at 1:33 pm Link to this comment

The dumb son of a Bitch ! I’m so sick of his constant refusal to listen to Congress, our Representatives, and the American People. He evidently has a fever that will not go away, so I can only presume he is terminally ill, past beyond being stupid, and in his insistent campaign to “do things his way,” regardless of the law or the general consensus of the American People, looks like we’re getting it narrowed down to just a couple of options.
I have already sent notice that I will not pay my taxes next year, regardless if this Iraq War matter is resolved or not. I’m so sick of paying for some stupid ass that is nothing but a ChickenShit, and if King George II doesn’t have to obey the laws or Constitution any longer, then remove them at whatever means. If his fever has rendered his this stupid & arrogant, maybe we should render his finances to pull off any more of his tax wasting policies to a screeching halt. Reckon his dumb ass would get the picture then?
Maybe it’s time we start the 2nd Revolution ! It seems all avenues taken to stop his insanity have failed, and now we see what they are going to do if we even try a peaceful protest march,(referring to the May Day Protest in L.A.). Just like they did back at Kent State in the ‘70’s.
So tell me, how much longer will America put up with the inconsiderate, irresponsible, Neo-Conservatives and their policies? Someone please tell me of ONE Policy or program this administration has, that is actually working or worth a shit ?!
What is the 1st thing that happened after Congress sent the 1st offer for the war? Bushit vetoed it, and the very next day gas went up 29 cents a gallon. The talking about the next funding bill… went up another dime !
So, if the only thing they understand is money & power… I received an e-alertnot buy gas on May 15,2007. Pass the word… don’t anyone buy any gas on the 15th, & lets send a message to Bushit & all his oil buddies, you’re done screwing the American People, & done throwing a fit when they don’t get their ways.
They threw such a fit about separation of church & State, and look where we’re at now. I think we need a separation of Corporation & State as well !
The American People do have the power to stop his insanity & policies. ALL OF THEM !


To a better day ~

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By QuyTran, May 10, 2007 at 11:56 am Link to this comment

How lucky we were if Bush vetoed his own administration at the very first days of his dynasty ? Make any veto now will be a big farce !

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By Dale Headley, May 10, 2007 at 11:54 am Link to this comment
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George Bush is obviously betting that if he keeps vetoing funding bills to the point that the funds actually do run out, that he can blame Democrats; but I think most Americans have caught on by now, and that won’t work any longer.

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By Hammo, May 10, 2007 at 10:44 am Link to this comment

Not only might the Bush-Cheney adminstration keep “staying the course” in the occupation of Iraq, they might be motivated to escalate things further.

This should not be ruled out. Food for thought in:

“Military draft needed for war with Iran and Syria?” (AmericanChronicle.com)

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=11698

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By chuck i, May 10, 2007 at 9:03 am Link to this comment
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bush has a fever alright, & it will never break. He lives in a bubble with cheney. They are in another world.

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By David, May 10, 2007 at 9:01 am Link to this comment
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Just impeach this clown and get it over with. The king isn’t going to cooperate until he has no other choice.

Frankly, the Dems in the congress have been extremely disappointing so far. They are basically compliant in the wishes of our dictator, and these “benchmarks” and “timetables” are toothless fluff.

We’re not stupid Congress. Do your jobs and get rid of this administration.

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By Scott, May 10, 2007 at 8:52 am Link to this comment
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I guess it goes without saying, but Bush really doesn’t get the co-equal branches of government thing.  I’m having a difficult time deciphering what his strategy is on this, as his support is quickly dwindling and soon there will be enough votes to override his veto.  Some compromising could really help him right about now.

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