Bush: Holding 3 jobs "uniquely American"

[INFOHAZARD]

From Drudge:

BUSH: HOLDING THREE JOBS 'UNIQUELY AMERICAN'
Tues Feb 8 2005 901 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.

Begin transcript:

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.)

[Funny Monkey]

OK?

[MarcusG]

His sarcasm and lack of empathy is typical Bush.

[Lean One]

Geez, You're just all about bashing Bush today are'nt you.

[VanillaGorilla]

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

[griz145389]

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.

[INFOHAZARD]

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.

[kwyckemynd00]

Geez, You're just all about bashing Bush today are'nt you.

You just starting to notice? 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 I really dont think you're a bad guy...I just think you're crazy )

[kwyckemynd00]

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." roflmao!

[lozgod]

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.

[Matthew D]

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.

[griz145389]

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.

[VanillaGorilla]

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.

[houseman]

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?

[Nullifidian]

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.

[Funny Monkey]

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

[VanillaGorilla]

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".

[VanillaGorilla]

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.

[Aeternitatis]

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.

[Renton405]

now were comparing patrick arnold with bush, lol