Bush: Holding 3 jobs "uniquely American"

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BUSH: HOLDING THREE JOBS 'UNIQUELY AMERICAN'
Tues Feb 8 2005 9:27:01 ET

Last Friday when promoting social security reform with 'regular' citizens in Omaha, Nebraska, President Bush walked into an awkward unscripted moment in which he stated that carrying three jobs at a time is 'uniquely American.'

While talking with audience participants, the president met Mary Mornin, a woman in her late fifties who told the president she was a divorced mother of three, including a 'mentally challenged' son.

The President comforted Mornin on the security of social security stating that 'the promises made will be kept by the government.'

But without prompting Mornin began to elaborate on her life circumstances.

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MS. MORNIN: That's good, because I work three jobs and I feel like I contribute.

THE PRESIDENT: You work three jobs?

MS. MORNIN: Three jobs, yes.

THE PRESIDENT: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that. (Applause.) Get any sleep? (Laughter.)
 

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His sarcasm and lack of empathy is typical Bush.
 
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Geez, You're just all about bashing Bush today are'nt you.
 

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I don't see what the big deal with this one is. Is Bush supposed to offer her a job?
 

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I fail to see a problem with this. It is a waste of time to bash a politician on little things like this. If you have problems with Bush (or any politician for that matter) you would be better served by dealing with real issues.
 

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I fail to see a problem with this. It is a waste of time to bash a politician on little things like this. If you have problems with Bush (or any politician for that matter) you would be better served by dealing with real issues.
I think this speaks to his real mindset. He was put on the spot and didn't have a canned answer, so his remark was much more honest. I believe it's completley germaine to our national policy, and how the government treats its citizens.
 
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Geez, You're just all about bashing Bush today are'nt you.
You just starting to notice? :D LOL....He wonders why nobody takes a damn thing he says seriously. He's "really" nothing more than a leftist lunatic. I'm starting to wonder if he even bodybuilds...lol

(INFO_HAZARD, I say that with lots of love :D I really dont think you're a bad guy...I just think you're crazy ;))
 
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I think this speaks to his real mindset. He was put on the spot and didn't have a canned answer, so his remark was much more honest....
That's true. BUT, what was he supposed to say?

Oh, I know...I know..."I feel your pain." :D roflmao!
 
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Little thing?!?!?!?!?!? People always ask where were the parents when some kid does something crazy, maybe they were working their 3rd job. Parents need time to be home to instill the proper values of the next generation. This is a huge deal because it is the future of our country.
 

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Also, think about it 3 jobs, does that even sound healthy? I know that some of you have seen the new Universal Studio's commerical with the drug company CEO. Sad thing is, that is true.
 

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So, if his remark was way off base, what would have been a more important answer? Maybe, he didn't need to add the get any sleep comment, but to me it seemed like he was just trying to lighten the situation a little. The rest of his comment seemed to be a compliment to that woman that she was able to bust her ass to work and provide for her family. I don't like bush myself, but pick your battles man.
 

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Little thing?!?!?!?!?!? People always ask where were the parents when some kid does something crazy, maybe they were working their 3rd job. Parents need time to be home to instill the proper values of the next generation. This is a huge deal because it is the future of our country.
If you have a problem with that you have a problem with liberalism. Her problem has to do with the break down of the family and taxes. As taxes go up more and more families simply can not afford to have a parent stay home with their kids. I don't know what lead to situation that this woman is in but the more money she can keep the less she has to work. So instead of having three jobs she could have one and a half. The divorcé rate is extremely high in the country. IMO there is almost a religion of selfishness and instant gratification that is an epidemic in this country. Relationships are hard sometimes, there is no question about that. Instead of working threw problems, people are so focused on how they are feeling in the moment and that the problem doesn't take two minutes to fix they walk away. Woman are also being taught that they can do it all. They can have a full time career and raise a few kids. Sorry it can't be done. Raising a kid is a 24 hour a day job and it's important at least one parent to be their for them, even as they get older. Remember in high school which kids house you went to when your were up to no good? It was the kid who had no parents at his house. The other thing that is going down the toilet is the concept of personal responsibility.It's not Bush's fault she isn't with the father of the kids or that she has to work three jobs. Should the government pick your significant other, your education, or your job for you? Sometimes you can't foresee things down the road. Maybe the guy she was with beat the hell out of her and she had to get away from him................ Maybe she went to art school, had a one nightstand and got pregnant. In either case I fail to see how you can blame Bush alone for it. Well, I guess you can and probably will but IMO it's intellectually dishonest.
 

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If you have a problem with that you have a problem with liberalism. Her problem has to do with the break down of the family and taxes. As taxes go up more and more families simply can not afford to have a parent stay home with their kids. I don't know what lead to situation that this woman is in but the more money she can keep the less she has to work. So instead of having three jobs she could have one and a half. The divorcé rate is extremely high in the country. IMO there is almost a religion of selfishness and instant gratification that is an epidemic in this country. Relationships are hard sometimes, there is no question about that. Instead of working threw problems, people are so focused on how they are feeling in the moment and that the problem doesn't take two minutes to fix they walk away. Woman are also being taught that they can do it all. They can have a full time career and raise a few kids. Sorry it can't be done. Raising a kid is a 24 hour a day job and it's important at least one parent to be their for them, even as they get older. Remember in high school which kids house you went to when your were up to no good? It was the kid who had no parents at his house. The other thing that is going down the toilet is the concept of personal responsibility.It's not Bush's fault she isn't with the father of the kids or that she has to work three jobs. Should the government pick your significant other, your education, or your job for you? Sometimes you can't foresee things down the road. Maybe the guy she was with beat the hell out of her and she had to get away from him................ Maybe she went to art school, had a one nightstand and got pregnant. In either case I fail to see how you can blame Bush alone for it. Well, I guess you can and probably will but IMO it's intellectually dishonest.
One night stand with 3 kids?

Talk about beating the odds.

What I find interesting about Americna politics is how most of the countrywill align itself with parties instead of ISSUES. You'll say to pick your battles yet find it perfectly acceptable that government waste their time on things like gay rights (fighting for or against) instead of things that actually matter to the country like employment, education and social security.

Don't get me wrong. We do it here in Canada too but we don't seem to be AS party specific as Americans. That's a fact fiven we have 4 political parities running in our last country leadship election.

Is my perception wrong?
 

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One night stand with 3 kids?

Talk about beating the odds.

What I find interesting about Americna politics is how most of the countrywill align itself with parties instead of ISSUES. You'll say to pick your battles yet find it perfectly acceptable that government waste their time on things like gay rights (fighting for or against) instead of things that actually matter to the country like employment, education and social security.

Don't get me wrong. We do it here in Canada too but we don't seem to be AS party specific as Americans. That's a fact fiven we have 4 political parities running in our last country leadship election.

Is my perception wrong?
No your perception isn't wrong. Most voting Americans don't think past Republican and Democrat. They pick their side, and the other is evil. They don't care what the stances their party has on any issues, they have allied themselves with that party and will blindly defend ALL of that party's decisions no matter what. Fortunately however I see growing numbers in the Libertarian Party.
 

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No your perception isn't wrong. Most voting Americans don't think past Republican and Democrat. They pick their side, and the other is evil. They don't care what the stances their party has on any issues, they have allied themselves with that party and will blindly defend ALL of that party's decisions no matter what. Fortunately however I see growing numbers in the Libertarian Party.
I'm leaning towards libertarian might even vote for them next election unless of course hillary runs
 

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One night stand with 3 kids?
The context is as a hypothetical situation. You can change it to 3 one night stands if you want. My point still stands....... what is Bush supposed to do? Give her a job or go find her a husband? The fact is this woman is in a better situation now than she was with Clinton administration. She gets to keep much more of her money than she would under Clinton. I still fail to see the point with this. What you rather have Clinton up their pretending to shed a tear , that he cares, and then later grope her when the cameras are off?
What I find interesting about Americna politics is how most of the countrywill align itself with parties instead of ISSUES. You'll say to pick your battles yet find it perfectly acceptable that government waste their time on things like gay rights (fighting for or against) instead of things that actually matter to the country like employment, education and social security.
Do you mean issues you agree with? Many people in the country think special rights for homosexuals is an important issue. In fact propositions that define marriage between a man and woman passed overwhelmingly in many states. The problem is judges are taking it upon themselves to legislate from the bench changing the will of the people. Bush is talking about fixing social security which the thread was about? I agree with you that education is a huge problem. We spend more money on education than any country and get piss poor results from it. Yet, all politicians want to do is throw more money at it.
Don't get me wrong. We do it here in Canada too but we don't seem to be AS party specific as Americans. That's a fact fiven we have 4 political parities running in our last country leadship election.

Is my perception wrong?
Yes Candada is a pretty liberal place. They refused to let FOX news be shown untill recently. You can also be thown in jail for " hate speach".
 

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I'm leaning towards libertarian might even vote for them next election unless of course hillary runs
Libertarians are for an open border. I can not vote for a party that believes in that.
 
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I'm not too into politics since I'm just praying for civilation's collapse, but it is hard to deny that Bush's statement was insensitive. But hey, that's just how some people are. Certainly we've all encountered fools who squarely plant their feet in their mouths with everything they say. He kinda reminds me of Patrick Arnold over at BB.com. You know how he seems to always come off as egotistical and arrogant. I get accused of that a lot too, but that's just cause everybody hates me because they know that at any moment I could clean and press their asses.
 
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I'm not too into politics since I'm just praying for civilation's collapse, but it is hard to deny that Bush's statement was insensitive. But hey, that's just how some people are. Certainly we've all encountered fools who squarely plant their feet in their mouths with everything they say. He kinda reminds me of Patrick Arnold over at BB.com. You know how he seems to always come off as egotistical and arrogant. I get accused of that a lot too, but that's just cause everybody hates me because they know that at any moment I could clean and press their asses.
That was the dumbest thing I've read all day...:think:
 
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I'm not too into politics since I'm just praying for civilation's collapse, but it is hard to deny that Bush's statement was insensitive.
By the way, wtf is a civilation?
 

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THE PRESIDENT: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that. (Applause.) Get any sleep? (Laughter.)
What is insensitive, egotistical and arrogant about this?
 
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What is insensitive, egotistical and arrogant about this?
I'll bet that you offend a lot of people... either that or don't interact with many people because of your lack of ability to withhold offensive r hurtful statements... like me.

Now hold still while I brain thee :trout:
 

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I'll bet that you offend a lot of people... either that or don't interact with many people because of your lack of ability to withhold offensive r hurtful statements... like me.
How is asking a question (which you didn't answer) about how Bush's comments was insensitive, egotistical and or arrogant offensive or hurtful?
 

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VG is perfect example of a diehard Republican. Look at his stances on issues. You'll see the only thing he seems to disagree with the Libertarian Party on is the open border issue. Meanwhile the Republicans are for big government, massive spending, pork barrelling, and let's not forget dictating to us how we should live our lives. From his posts he seems to be against all those things, yet for some reason he remains Republican.

A perfect example of the typical American. Talks about issues, then votes with a party instead.
 

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VG is perfect example of a diehard Republican. Look at his stances on issues. You'll see the only thing he seems to disagree with the Libertarian Party on is the open border issue. Meanwhile the Republicans are for big government, massive spending, pork barrelling, and let's not forget dictating to us how we should live our lives. From his posts he seems to be against all those things, yet for some reason he remains Republican.

A perfect example of the typical American. Talks about issues, then votes with a party instead.
Nul ,If you have actually read any of my posts........ I never have or will identify myself as a republican. I identify myself as a conservative with some libertarian tendencies. I have said several times in various different threads that democrats are socials and republicans are socialist-lite. I have also said there is very few things that I agree with the Bush administration on. So once again you are flat out wrong and have no idea what you are talking about. Next time instead of appointing your self ask the expert on my opinion why don't you ask me instead of telling me what my opinions are? I think I am more qualified to comment on the matter and it won't make you look bad. It's a win / win situation.
 

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A perfect example of the typical American. Talks about issues, then votes with a party instead.
Once again thank you for appointing yourself the authority on my opinion. I voted for perot 2 times and Buchanan. Your not doing so well here null. This time I voted for Bush because there was not really a third party conservative running. Who have you voted for? I hope it wasn't strictly democrats because that's going to make you look like quite the hypocrite.
 

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I'll bet that you offend a lot of people... either that or don't interact with many people because of your lack of ability to withhold offensive r hurtful statements... like me.
I think your answer say allot more about you than it does me. I ask you to explain your comments and that makes me offensive, insensitive, and hurtful?
 
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How is asking a question (which you didn't answer) about how Bush's comments was insensitive, egotistical and or arrogant offensive or hurtful?
That deeply offends me. No abortions for you!
(I'm a green fleece wearing loser vegetarian who takes antidepressents because I can't deal with my problems.)
 
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I identify myself as a conservative with some libertarian tendencies. .
You're a conservative and have The Dude as your avatar? That's funny. Not funny haha, funny queer.
 

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That deeply offends me. No abortions for you!
(I'm a green fleece wearing loser vegetarian who takes antidepressents because I can't deal with my problems.)
You can't answer the question can you?
 

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VG, I find it odd that you claim to be so against the current administration but then jump to defend it against ANY slight. Your posts on this board seem to indicate that you are RABIDLY pro-Bush.


Btw, when I got into the voting booth, I voted Libertarian across the board except for City Council where I voted Republican. There happened to be Libertarian candidates in literally every position up for election, including Sheriff.

While you might say that this sounds like I ally myself with the Libertarian party, the truth is, the issues I place highest priority on - my personal freedoms - are ONLY being defended by the Libertarians and no one else.
 
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You can't answer the question can you?
You can't take a hint can you?
No no, let me: I was joking with you.
However, I don't see why anyone (including myself) would feel they need to explain their opinions just because you fail to understand. The fact that you require me to explain myself shows your lack of empathy therefore proves my first assertion. That is a logical arguement.
 

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So, if his remark was way off base, what would have been a more important answer? Maybe, he didn't need to add the get any sleep comment, but to me it seemed like he was just trying to lighten the situation a little. The rest of his comment seemed to be a compliment to that woman that she was able to bust her ass to work and provide for her family. I don't like bush myself, but pick your battles man.
A woman (or man) working 3 jobs is in serious distress. Something a president should be trying to prevent, not applaud.
 

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If you have a problem with that you have a problem with liberalism. Her problem has to do with the break down of the family and taxes. As taxes go up more and more families simply can not afford to have a parent stay home with their kids. I don't know what lead to situation that this woman is in but the more money she can keep the less she has to work. So instead of having three jobs she could have one and a half. The divorcé rate is extremely high in the country. IMO there is almost a religion of selfishness and instant gratification that is an epidemic in this country. Relationships are hard sometimes, there is no question about that. Instead of working threw problems, people are so focused on how they are feeling in the moment and that the problem doesn't take two minutes to fix they walk away. Woman are also being taught that they can do it all. They can have a full time career and raise a few kids. Sorry it can't be done. Raising a kid is a 24 hour a day job and it's important at least one parent to be their for them, even as they get older. Remember in high school which kids house you went to when your were up to no good? It was the kid who had no parents at his house. The other thing that is going down the toilet is the concept of personal responsibility.It's not Bush's fault she isn't with the father of the kids or that she has to work three jobs. Should the government pick your significant other, your education, or your job for you? Sometimes you can't foresee things down the road. Maybe the guy she was with beat the hell out of her and she had to get away from him................ Maybe she went to art school, had a one nightstand and got pregnant. In either case I fail to see how you can blame Bush alone for it. Well, I guess you can and probably will but IMO it's intellectually dishonest.
The issue here is that Bush defined 3 jobs as the norm.
 

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No your perception isn't wrong. Most voting Americans don't think past Republican and Democrat. They pick their side, and the other is evil. They don't care what the stances their party has on any issues, they have allied themselves with that party and will blindly defend ALL of that party's decisions no matter what. Fortunately however I see growing numbers in the Libertarian Party.
One of the problems with Freedom and Democracy 1.0 (the US Constitution) is that it is not a parlamentary system. It's winner take all. This leads to the only stable configuration being a two party system with one in control of any given branch and very black-and-white, extremeist politics. Later countries (including the ones we wrote the constitutions for after WWII) made the systems Parlementary, leading to stable systems with many parties. This is much heathier.

Unfortunately, in order to fix this little bug, there would have to be a Constitutional Convention, and should that happen, we'd as likely as not end up a Theocracy.

Crap.


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The context is as a hypothetical situation. You can change it to 3 one night stands if you want. My point still stands....... what is Bush supposed to do? Give her a job or go find her a husband? The fact is this woman is in a better situation now than she was with Clinton administration. She gets to keep much more of her money than she would under Clinton.
That's a rather audacious assumption. How do you know her actual situation under Clinton? You don't.
 

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I think your answer say allot more about you than it does me. I ask you to explain your comments and that makes me offensive, insensitive, and hurtful?
Aside from the fact that he was making ajoke that completely went over your head? Nothing.
 

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VG, I find it odd that you claim to be so against the current administration but then jump to defend it against ANY slight. Your posts on this board seem to indicate that you are RABIDLY pro-Bush.


Btw, when I got into the voting booth, I voted Libertarian across the board except for City Council where I voted Republican. There happened to be Libertarian candidates in literally every position up for election, including Sheriff.

While you might say that this sounds like I ally myself with the Libertarian party, the truth is, the issues I place highest priority on - my personal freedoms - are ONLY being defended by the Libertarians and no one else.
The Libertarians are completely right. That's exactly why they will never ascend to power. Hail Eris!
 

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A woman (or man) working 3 jobs is in serious distress. Something a president should be trying to prevent, not applaud.
I think that it is something to applaud that someone will work 3 jobs to support their family. Does it suck? Sure does, but that doesn't mean it is not commendable.

I had 2 kids by the time I was 20. I had to work 15 hrs a day, and my wife worked third shift just to keep us from declaring bankruptcy. Know whose fault it was that we were in that situation? OURS. Not the President's (Clinton at the time) not "big business" not anybody's but our own. Did it suck for us to be in that situation? damn right it did. We were able to get ourselves out of that by educating ourselves and advancing in careers. We busted our asses, and I would have been glad to accept the applause from anyone who gave it.
 

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The context is as a hypothetical situation. You can change it to 3 one night stands if you want. My point still stands....... what is Bush supposed to do? Give her a job or go find her a husband? The fact is this woman is in a better situation now than she was with Clinton administration. She gets to keep much more of her money than she would under Clinton. I still fail to see the point with this. What you rather have Clinton up their pretending to shed a tear , that he cares, and then later grope her when the cameras are off?

Do you mean issues you agree with? Many people in the country think special rights for homosexuals is an important issue. In fact propositions that define marriage between a man and woman passed overwhelmingly in many states. The problem is judges are taking it upon themselves to legislate from the bench changing the will of the people. Bush is talking about fixing social security which the thread was about? I agree with you that education is a huge problem. We spend more money on education than any country and get piss poor results from it. Yet, all politicians want to do is throw more money at it.

Yes Candada is a pretty liberal place. They refused to let FOX news be shown untill recently. You can also be thown in jail for " hate speach".
Here we go with the retard comments. I find it funny you take exception to my comments when another of your fellow Americans concurred with my sentiment.

Don't get your panties in a knot man!

Reading some of the responses towards you it would seem I am not the only one who took your comments as offensive.
 

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VG, I find it odd that you claim to be so against the current administration but then jump to defend it against ANY slight. Your posts on this board seem to indicate that you are RABIDLY pro-Bush.
As I have said before null I am not rabidly pro bush. You can go read my previous posts. I have been critical of Bush on the war in Iraq, boarder security, not cutting spending, the patriot act, and many other issues. How does your shoe taste Nul?
What I do is point out your and a few others hypocrisy when you post or if you are posting liberal talking points that aren't valid. For example it while I am critical of the war in Iraq I disagree with your unconstitutional assumption that the united states should turn over the defense of this country to the UN or ask the UN permission to defend it's self. In your mind because I disagree with you I must be rabidly pro Bush. Please continue to appoint your self the expert in my opinion because when you do you are going to keep putting your foot in your mouth, especially when you don't read what I say.
 

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That's a rather audacious assumption. How do you know her actual situation under Clinton? You don't.
Yes I do. If she had three jobs under Clinton she wouldn't be keeping as much of her own money Info.
 

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It's fantastic that she has to work 3 jobs? The number of jobs is not like the weight you can bench. We're not talking bragging rights.
Would you rather her on welfare and you paying for it?
 

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Here we go with the retard comments. I find it funny you take exception to my comments when another of your fellow Americans concurred with my sentiment.
Would you like to elaborate as to what I said was "retarded".
 

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However, I don't see why anyone (including myself) would feel they need to explain their opinions just because you fail to understand. The fact that you require me to explain myself shows your lack of empathy therefore proves my first assertion. That is a logical arguement.
So then you weren't kidding? It's not a logical argument it's you can't explain your self. I have empathy for any person who is a single parent and has kids. I still fail to see what Bush said that was that bad. Again, what would you want Bush to say or do? Fall to his knees crying saying government isn't doing enough to help her and give her a 200,000 a year job? She is responsible for the situation she is in and she is responsible to change it.
If Bill Clinton said the exact same thing I have a feeling many of you who are upset about this wouldn't think it was such a big deal. If fact if this was Clinton I am sure a few of you would accuse the woman of being a republican operative. IMO this is much a do about nothing.
 

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Reading some of the responses towards you it would seem I am not the only one who took your comments as offensive.
So it's offensive that I ask you guys to elaborate on why Bush's comments are so horrific?
 

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