AP: Empty Bush Address Is Breaking News

[JABBS]

They must have the B-staff on duty today at the Associated Press.

Check out this empty Bush statement the AP offered today as "breaking news."

Bush Drops Hints on Supreme Court Choice

WASHINGTON - President Bush gave the nation several clues Saturday about the person he will nominate for a seat on the Supreme Court, except for the most important one -- a name.

In his weekly radio address, Bush said his eventual nominee will be a "fair-minded individual who represents the mainstream of American law and American values."

His candidate also "will meet the highest standards of intellect, character and ability and will pledge to faithfully interpret the Constitution and laws of our country," the president said.

"Our nation deserves, and I will select, a Supreme Court justice that Americans can be proud of," he said, without revealing the name that many are anxious to hear.

Bush also discussed his recent meeting with Senate leaders of both parties to discuss the nomination and confirmation process for a replacement for Sandra Day O'Connor. The first woman to serve on the high court, O'Connor announced July 1 that she is stepping down after 24 years.

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So, Bush is going to try to avoid picking an unfair, stupid candidate who won't faithfully interpret the Constittution, and which Americans can't be proud of.

Phew. I'm glad we got that settled.

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This article first appeared at Journalists Against Bush's B.S. (JABBS)

[emulatorloo]

1. Honestly, it would be news if he doesn't pick an unfair stupid candidate

don't you think? His track record hasn't been great so far.

:toast:

[jmcon007]

3. Exactly my thought.

[KansDem]

2. Back during Campaign2000 there were many "breaking stories" like this...

This was before I realized the media was in cahoots with the PNACers/Bush Family. I remember being very excited about this election and thought Gore would do well. However, the "breaking news" stories about Bush were real head-scratchers. I remember going into my email account at the time (AOL?) and seeing as the top news story: "Bush Campaigns in Wisconsin" It was actually designated as the top news story. I thought to myself, "Why is this 'top news?' I imagine the candidates are campaigning all over the country?" Nothing against Wisconsin, but why would this be "top news?" I also began to notice that news stories about Bush had an accompanying clip from his speech of the moment, followed by loud, enthusiastic clapping. Gore was represented by a third-party summarizing his speech.

No matter how stupid or moronic, anybody can be made to sound impressive with a soundbite followed by thunderous applause (which I assume was genuine). For example:

"I want to put FOOD ON YOUR FAMILY!"--Applause, applause, wild cheering, applause...!!

Compare that with:

In a meeting with farmers today, the candidate restated his goal to increase farm yields...