Bush Agains Tells Dems He is Willing to Talk, ABOUT WHAT HE WANTS

[Ioo]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070416/pl_nm/iraq_usa_dc_1

I urge people to call and tell congress NOT to fold, to say in CLEAR TONES The "President" should sign this bill now, because another one is NOT GOING TO COME TO THE FLOOR. and that the DEMS will make it clear that Bush vetoed the finding for the war, and Bush cut the funds to the troops."

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Monday set conditions for talks with Democrats on his $100 billion war funding request, saying he would not consider a troop withdrawal deadline nor billions of dollars in extra spending.

Bush and Democrats in control of the U.S. Congress are locked in a test of wills over Democrats' demand for a withdrawal timetable for U.S. troops in Iraq. Bush insists he would veto such a measure.

Appearing in the White House East Room with military family members, Bush stepped up the rhetoric on his money request ahead of a meeting on Wednesday with Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives.

"I hope the Democratic leadership will drop their unreasonable demand for a precipitous withdrawal," Bush said.

While Bush has said he wants to discuss the funding dispute at the meeting, White House officials have made clear that he has no plans to negotiate.

Bush complained about billions of dollars in unrelated domestic spending projects that have been added to the legislation as a way to attract votes.

While saying he is willing to seek common ground with Democrats, Bush laid down some tough conditions for the talks.

"I am willing to discuss any way forward that does not hamstring our troops, set an artificial timetable for withdrawal, and spend billions on projects not related to the war," Bush said.

[butterfly77]

1. Some more my way or the highway..

[NightWatcher]

2. rec for the call to action

I have 5 reps on speed dial. They are getting sick of hearing from me.

[maxsolomon]

3. "i am willing to discuss any solution...

as long as it does not threaten my delicate, pharmaceutically maintained mental stability."

[pberq]

4. Bush's speech - still bringing up 9/11 as an excuse

for continuing the Iraq war. Does anyone besides a few die-hard Bush supporters actually believe this?

[Triana]

5. bu$h is a Sociopath. It will never be different with him. (n/t)

[The Backlash Cometh]

6. Democracy to Bush: It's your turn to bend over.

[Oilwellian]

7. I have a message for Bush

[C_U_L8R]

8. As Commander in Chief...

Bush is responsible for coming up with a plan that is not totally lamebrained.
Stop passing the buck Bush.. and clean up your mess !!

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

9. Bush wants a "Rogerian" psychotherapy session with the Democrats

That the school of psychotherapy whereby the patient gains self-actualization and self-realization by getting at their own personal wants and needs.