George Bush Parties While SoCal Burns ---pix--->>>

[Stephanie]

It's deja vu all over again. On the night of Katrina, he attended a GOP fundraiser at the Hotel del Cornonado. In San Diego.



http: //news.yahoo.com/photo/071022/ids_photos_ts/r2161743330.jpg

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071023/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_fundraiser_2

Bush helps raise cash for GOP governors
Mon Oct 22, 8:26 PM ET

WASHINGTON - President Bush attended a fundraiser Monday night hosted by the Republican Governors Association, which is celebrating the recent victory of Bobby Jindal, a GOP candidate just elected governor of Louisiana.

The event raised $650,000 for Republican gubernatorial candidates across the nation, according to a Republican official who declined to be named because the organization did not disclose details of the event.

***

With Secret Service agents in tow, Bush walked the couple of blocks to the event held at the Decatur House, a historic home at a corner of Lafayette Park across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House. The home was built in 1818 for naval hero Stephen Decatur and his wife, Susan.

http://news.yahoo.com/photo/071022/480/e0d96c40e499443f81340f1d8338b264

[Kutjara]

1. Once AWOL, always AWOL.

The absentee President just keeps on keepin' on.

[Stephanie]

4. Just like Katrina.

[Adsos Letter]

2. "It's ok folks...Laura and I are safe..."

[Judi Lynn]

3. Jeez! You've got him down! That's so similar to other things he has said. Yikes. n/t

[Stephanie]

5. That's just what they said after 9/11, in fact.

Karen HUGHES of all people was the first to speak for the admin, way, way late in the afternoon. Her message was that the president was safe. Gee, thanks Karen.

[argyl]

24. And he's sleeping well and getting his workouts in. It's really all about him.

So Southern California is in flames? We have a well rested and relaxed moron who will do nothing to alleviate the damage and suffering.

Prayers and best wishes to all in So Cal;Dems,Pubs,and everyone else.

[Theres-a]

6. Maybe nobody told him

He is clueless,,afterall. I'm waiting for the picture of him having a good ole time at his fundraiser. Hope some turn up.

[Stephanie]

7. Maybe the staff will make him a DVD of CNN

Like they had to do THREE DAYS AFTER KATRINA because he STILL didn't know.

[ThatsMyBarack]

49. In one ear, and out the other.

:dunce:

[uppityperson]

8. San Diego when Katrina hits, NOLA when San Diego burns?

good catch, what an asshole that mrbush

[Stephanie]

10. Tonight's fundraiser was in DC, but featured LA governor.

Weird, innit?

[merh]

14. Decatur Street in NOLA

Check out this image just after Katrina - a hired gun, a soldier of fortune.

A photo of a member working in New Orleans. Taken on September 5th 2005 at Decatur and St. Louis Sts. in the New Orleans French Quarter. Bourbon Street is behind me 2 blocks. We were working for a cellular telephone company as their linemen, tower climbers and power crews were being shot at by local idiots as they were trying to get the system up and running. We were there to convince the shooters that this was not a good idea.
Wish I had a sticker with me so I could have posted one. How can I get one for when I go back in a few weeks?
Best regards,
Warren Levicoff

http://www.chinapost1.org/pictures.htm

Talk about weird! :wtf: :scared:

[WGS]

53. If he is a merc

why does he have a badge?

[merh]

57. Private security firms can buy badges for their folks

and the guy does look like a blackwater guard




and we know that blackwater was in NOLA "maintaining order" after Katrina.

[robinlynne]

13. oh irony...

[Richard Steele]

9. "It's deja vu all over again."

[Patsy Stone]

11. Oh, let him stay where he is.

He'd only make things worse. The one thing they don't need out there is more hot air.

[Kerrytravelers]

12. Listen, as a Southern California resident, we don't want him here.

Please. Really. We're much better off without him.

[Stephanie]

20. Oh no, I wouldn't wish him on you. Not at all

But you'd think the least he could do is pay attention and show some concern. A fundraiser? Shouldn't he be in that fancy-ass situation room he just had rebuilt for himself?

[Imagevision]

15. Bush as our prez is too much of a slap in the face, it's like your 10 yearold feeding you

a war story then saying, but dad?! honest it really happened. To think the Dems ended up being powerless to stop him, I will never forget Pelosi stating the first thing that Impeachment will be taken off the table. That broad should be replaced!

[intheflow]

16. All he needs is a guitar.

That man is freakin' souless. K&R.

[Cronus Protagonist]

17. He looks like he's on NO2

I bet he demanded to walk - it probably makes him feel important to walk, with the security detail all around him.

[Ghost in the Machine]

18. Well, I *had* to try it....

I know Swamp Rat could do it more justice...

[merh]

21. Nero fiddled while Rome burned.

You did great with these images. :thumbsup:

[Stephanie]

22. Isn't it amazing?

You'd think at least the WH PR machine would be functioning, but no.

[merh]

45. They don't have to worry

he could eat kittens on live tv and nothing would happen to him. Folks like him are where the stories of selling your soul to the devil originated. Evil incarnate and unstoppable. :cry:

[Stephanie]

47. No, one day soon it will bite him.

I promise you, merh. Bush will get what he deserves, and soon. Cali is on fire and he can't even make a statement? JUST like last time? It's unconscionable. It's too blatant.

[Ghost in the Machine]

23. Thank you, merh

How's life treating you?

[merh]

44. I'm doing good

things are looking up here, will be out of the tin can soon.

check out these images :)

http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/determinedafterstorm/House%20building/?action=view¤t=31c149e1.pbw

:hi: :pals:

[ContraBass Black]

19. We wish he had stayed home instead of coming here, too.

[Initech]

25. "We dont need no water let the motherfucker burn..."

[Stephanie]

26. Here are the pix of Bush during Katrina, including SD's Hotel del Coronado >

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=4550031

[ThatsMyBarack]

51. Disgusting.

Postcard-perfect for the Boy King's visit! :puke:

[Raksha]

27. Good...Chimpy can go to all the GOP fundraisers he wants.

Who needs him here in California trying to look and sound "competent" and looking for photo ops? We have enough problems right now!

[Stephanie]

28. Possibly he could be in the WH responding to the emergency?

Maybe he could monitor the situation, watch the news, and send whatever resources are available to help. Maybe he doesn't have to be a complete "I got mine fuck you" prick for a few hours of one freaking day.

Not in any way a response to you, dear Raksha. Just wondering what a REAL president might do.

[Raksha]

29. A REAL president wouldn't have decimated our National Guard

so MAYBE we'd have some resources when we need them!!! Goddamn warmongering POS incompetent asshole...I don't mean you, Stephanie. Obviously. :)

[Dewlso]

30. This should not come as a surprise.

Seeing his inactions with Katrina and 9/11, this should not surprise anyone. Now if it was Blackwater or a major oil company's HQ or the repugnant party's HQ for that matter, he would be all over it. National Guard units would be recalled from Iraq within the hour to deal with the fires.

He reminds me of Nero. Playing the fiddle while Rome burned. (well not the fiddle but partying nonetheless). Someone should photo shop a copy of My Pet Goat into his hands.

[Stephanie]

31. Welcome to DU!

You're quite correct, it is no surprise.

[silverlil]

32. typical - Steph!

This time around we are not being evacuated in my neighborhood of Tierrasanta so far as of this day - it might change tomorrow. Our firefighters are trying to make a stand in Poway. George Bush came to my neighborhood besides Scripps Ranch last time around and I did not bother to leave my house to go and see him after we were allowed to go back home.
I still look for your pictures every day Steph and I always love the comments, you all make my day!

[Stephanie]

46. Welcome to DU silverlil!

I hope you get throught this with no troubles.

[Hekate]

33. The Governator is actually doing quite well, thank you. Georgie can stay away--far away.

Truly, do any of us WANT to see his ugly, lying face here in California just now? I think not.

Hekate

[Stephanie]

50. Your wish is my command.

George is too busy today to acknowledge this disaster. Why should he worry his beautiful mind?

[JTFrog]

34. What, no cake? n/t

[trusty elf]

35. heckuva job dub.

[malaise]

36. Why are you surprised?

He was on TV demanding money for Iraq and could not find 30 seconds to mention this massive fire and offer some sympathy. Fuck Bush.

Sp.

[Swamp Rat]

37. Exactly

Fuck Bush.

[Stephanie]

54. I find it shocking

I actually am surprised. He continues to amaze me.

[Swamp Rat]

38. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the fires.

:grouphug:

[malaise]

39. How's the rain in NOLA? n.t

[Swamp Rat]

40. The steets were flooded here.

I'd hate to see a CAT 1 hurricane. :(

[malaise]

41. Saw that on Weather Channel and thought

of you and Bosshog.

[Swamp Rat]

42. Thank you

:hug:

[City Lights]

43. It's lookin' like it'll be another fabulous year for George and Laura!

:puke: :mad: :grr: :argh: :nuke:

[Stephanie]

48. And why not?

Why should he worry his beautiful mind about death and destruction?

[Stephanie]

52. Here he is walking home from the party >>>

I do hope he enjoyed himself...


http: //news.yahoo.com/photo/071023/ids_photos_ts/r1814159046.jpg

U.S. President George W. Bush waves as walks on Pennsylvania Avenue to The White House in Washington
after attending a Republican Governors Association reception October 22, 2007. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

[immoderate]

55. OTOH, he could have done for that fire what he did for New Orleans, Arbusto Oil,...

Iraq, the Texas Rangers, education, the economy, science, the environment, civil rights, the Justice Department, the State Department, the military...

Maybe it's best he stay away.:yoiks:

--IMM

[Stephanie]

56. Yes but maybe he could flip on CNN once in a while.

Just so he has a clue what people are going through. Is that too much to ask?

[Gloria]

58. At least he isn't playing a guitar onstage with some singer this time......

He will have his chance, though, when he does his photo op...maybe he can find some aging rock star or even Britney for him to team up with.