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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:31 PM
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* speaks with reporters after jogging with wounded veterans - pics

President George W. Bush talks next to two wounded U.S. Army personnel after jogging with them at the White House in Washington July 25, 2007. From L-R are: U.S. Army Sgt. Neil Duncan (lost both legs in Afghanistan in December 2005), Bush, and U.S. Army Specialist Max Ramsey (lost one leg in Iraq in March 2006). REUTERS/Larry Downing


President Bush, center, shakes hands after jogging, Wednesday, July 25, 2007, with wounded veterans Army Sgt. Neil Duncan, left, and Army Specialist Max Ramsey, right, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington. Duncan lost both legs in Afghanistan and Ramsey lost his leg in Iraq. .(AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)


U.S. President George W. Bush (C) talks to U.S. Army Sgt. Neil Duncan (L) and U.S. Army Specialist Max Ramsey after jogging with them at the White House in Washington July 25, 2007. Duncan lost both legs in Afghanistan in December 2005 and Ramsey lost his left leg in Iraq in March 2006. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES)


U.S. President George W. Bush (C) jogs with U.S. Army Sgt. Neil Duncan (L) and U.S. Army Specialist Max Ramsey at the White House in Washington July 25, 2007. Duncan lost both legs in Afghanistan in December 2005 and Ramsey lost his left leg in Iraq in March 2006. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES)


President Bush, center, speaks with reporters after jogging, Wednesday, July 25, 2007, with wounded veterans Army Sgt. Neil Duncan, left, and Army Specialist Max Ramsey, right, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington. Duncan lost both legs in Afghanistan and Ramsey lost his leg in Iraq. .(AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)


U.S. President George W. Bush (C) walks with U.S. Army Sgt. Neil Duncan (L) and U.S. Army Specialist Max Ramsey after jogging at the White House in Washington July 25, 2007. Duncan lost both legs in Afghanistan in December 2005 and Ramsey lost his left leg in Iraq in March 2006. (Larry Downing/Reuters)


U.S. President George W. Bush (C) walks with U.S. Army Sgt. Neil Duncan (L) and U.S. Army Specialist Max Ramsey after jogging at the White House in Washington July 25, 2007. Duncan lost both legs in Afghanistan in December 2005 and Ramsey lost his left leg in Iraq in March 2006. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES)

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Sparkly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:32 PM
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1. THAT...
is SO sickening, I am speechless. He ought to be devastated with guilt.
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PA Democrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:34 PM
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3. That would require Bush to have an ounce of human empathy,
which he does not.
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soothsayer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:33 PM
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2. georgie porgie is getting quite a little beer gut, ain't he? I thought his drink was JD
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opihimoimoi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:35 PM
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4. Photo op Bush at his best...but, it goes w/o saying, if they had their way, those guys would
rather haver their legs back..

They lost the legs due to BUSHies War....

9/11 happened cause Bush did not sound the ALARM...at all. not even a peep.
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zabet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:35 PM
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5. ........
Are those the chimps legs or is he riding a chicken?

I honestly do not know how that bastard looks those soldiers in the eye.
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countingbluecars Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:38 PM
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6. So he's still not done
using these men?!
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Rob H. Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:39 PM
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7. If I were either of those guys meeting Shrub,
Edited on Wed Jul-25-07 05:43 PM by Rob H.
I'd be thinking seriously about putting a prosthetic foot somewhere really uncomfortable to him. With shameless photo ops like this, no wonder the slimy bastard's approval ratings are in the toilet.
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Solly Mack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:40 PM
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8. I hate...oh, how I hate
that war criminal piece of shit

but what I hate more is that he'll walk away - with both legs - free
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scorpiogirl Donating Member (662 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:40 PM
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9. Sickening insincere display for a photo-op.
He must be so proud of himself. :eyes:
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PA Democrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:43 PM
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11. I have a suspicion that the photographer felt the same way.
Notice the photos of just the legs of the two veterans alongside Bush's. No faces, just the contrast of a whole body against two shattered bodies.
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scorpiogirl Donating Member (662 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 06:42 PM
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15. I noticed that right away and wondered about it, too n/t
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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 09:24 PM
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20. I was thinking the same.
There were a couple of pics that were close ups of the legs only.



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City Lights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:41 PM
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10. I'll say it again, George Walker Bush is trash. eom
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partylessinOhio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:46 PM
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12. That POS! That SOB! He has no soul to use men minus body parts
to make himself feel superior.

May he rot in hell for eternity.

:puke:


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OnceUponTimeOnTheNet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 05:56 PM
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13. I am unsure of what to say here.
On one hand, I'm happy these Vets got to see the WH. That must have been cool.

On the other hand, we have Bush. Where is there to go from there, but down. In every instance where he is present. Downhill stuff happens. Karma. Very bad Karma.

I'll say no more.
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 06:03 PM
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14. I am now caught up in a cycle of projectile vomiting.
That is the lowest, most cynical series of photographs I've ever laid my eyes on. That fucking black-hearted bag of slime.
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 06:43 PM
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16. Wounded soldiers are only for photo-ops.
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Ron Green Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 06:45 PM
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17. Lots of people admire * for this kind of stunt.
In the dim recesses of their consciousness, he's paying these soldiers tribute and high honor by hangin' out with them for a while. The criminality and irony of it are lost on them.

(Cross posted on another thread.)
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Mnemosyne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 06:52 PM
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18. * looks as if he is quite 'uncomfortable' in the
Edited on Wed Jul-25-07 06:54 PM by vickiss
first 3 photos. I'm sure * was completely disgusted having to do this photo op with 'inferior beings'. I am certain it is not a conscience on his face in those pics.

Is Duncan holding onto * to steady himself or as a gesture of fondness?! * has an odd look. * is much more comfortable in the sixth photo when he seems to feel he is dominating the situation.

I can hear him thinking, "I can beat these losers, I have two legs, hehehe.", in the fourth photo. * is a heinous abomination.

The last 3 photos are...

I cannot find words to express the level of horror and rage...

The physical, mental and emotional damage done to these kids is unforgivable. "God" may 'forgive' them; I cannot.

Thanks for this OP Kadie.
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mentalsolstice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-25-07 06:55 PM
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19. How 'bout some photo-ops
with some vets suffering from PTSD flashbacks? You know...they start flashing back at the sound of helicopters, or the flashing from photog's bulbs? Could be interesting when they hit the deck and leave * standing on his hungover, wobbly legs!
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