A Day Of Disgrace April 22, 2000 And Jeb Bush Was The Governor - Not Forgotton Governor

[Selene]

Another reason that no one should vote for Jeb Bush for any office.

It was 10:58 p.m. on April 21, 2000. Seven minutes later, the governor of Florida weighed in.

“I don’t believe that the feds will take the child this weekend,” Bush wrote, signing off simply as “Jeb.”

He was wrong. The feds seized Elián shortly after 5 a.m. the next day. Armed with automatic weapons, they took the boy from the Little Havana home where he had been staying with relatives. Bush, who had stayed up emailing until around 3:30 a.m., was stunned.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article8690372.html#storylink=cpy

My, my, you will never guess which Federal Justice Department thug was "communicating" with Dumbo...

Instead, then-Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder phoned Bush at 5 a.m. Saturday saying federal agents were on standby to seize Elián. Twenty minutes later, Holder called back to say Elián was in government custody. Bush, feeling misled about the negotiations, then publicly criticized the feds for treating Elián’s retrieval like a “hostage situation.”

And remember every disgusting Republican who voted for Holder as AG.

I will never forgive Jeb Bush for not standing in the fucking doorway of that home in Florida and forcing the crisis to a head.

A...

[RobinReborn]

I'm not sure if this is Jeb Bush's fault or Janet Reno's. As AG Janet Reno did all sorts of crazy things, perhaps Jeb should have anticipated this but I think the moral blame is much more on Reno than Bush.

[Brant Gaede]

Reno was horrible. Holder more damaging.

[Selene]

I'm not sure if this is Jeb Bush's fault or Janet Reno's. As AG Janet Reno did all sorts of crazy things, perhaps Jeb should have anticipated this but I think the moral blame is much more on Reno than Bush.

Excuse me.

Governor Jeb Bush failed to "stand in the door" legally. He failed to defend a citizen's guest who should have been given refuge as a political refuge.

Frankly, I would have gotten an injunction from my Florida Supreme Court and while Holder was deciding what to do, I would have surreptitiously removed Elian to a church or possibly the Seminole nation.

Then I would have clearly stated to every federal soldier from the back of a pick up truck if necessary to remove themselves from Florida.

Let the chips fall where they may.

A...

[Brant Gaede]

The local county sheriff has over-riding legal authority in his county. The Feds are generally deferred to because the numerous ways they can chew you up and spit you out, like here in Arizona's Maricopa county right now. But the sheriff could have stopped them cold, not the governor. Wallace tried that in the school house door. Didn't work. But boy! if Jeb had really tried it would have made great theater and shamed Reno to no end. South Park did a great show on Reno and the Federal kidnapping.

--Brant

[RobinReborn]

Selene... I think you are too ideological to be a politician. Nobody gets anywhere in politics unless they compromise and nobody gains anything in politics by resisting a higher authority for somebody who is just a figurehead and of no actual importance.

[Selene]

Selene... I think you are too ideological to be a politician. Nobody gets anywhere in politics unless they compromise and nobody gains anything in politics by resisting a higher authority for somebody who is just a figurehead and of no actual importance.

I see so Obama got to be this successful in politics by compromising?

Secondly, with that attitude in 1777, we would have failed.

Finally, I found that integrity and refusing to compromise on foundational issues to be a position that is respected in politics even when it is disagreed with by other powerful folks.

Still may cost you, however, it sure makes sleeping easier.

I grant that you have to pick your hill to take a stand and Elian Rodriguez was the hill to take that stand.

He could have used that pivot to galvanize citizens to reform or remove a number of Federal and State agencies that have an anti-male agenda against the non custodial parent.

Where was the best interests of the child standard utilized in that case?

It would have been a very successful stand.

A...

[Selene]

And now this "candidate" for President has apologized to the FRENCH!!!!

To the FRENCH

The presidential campaign of

former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is on rocky ground. His poll numbers keep falling, and his lack of fundraising has caused him to cut staff positions. So... what does he do to inject new life into his campaign? He goes on the attack during the last debate by invoking one of America's favorite whipping boys: the French. Fine. But then, in a move of sheer lameness, he has now apologized.

I actually thought he might do this and sure enough

Not just for years but for decades, Americans have made fun of the French. Whether it be for their lack of bravery, their funny accents, their effeminateness, or (in more recent years) their laziness and reliance on the government to take care of them, France and the French people have been a target for humor and jokes. Yes, France is an ally. Everyone knows that. But making fun of the French is as American as... well... French Fries.

Not for the "smart one." The smart Bush, Jeb said:

The line, although somewhat awkwardly delivered, even got a few laughs from the audience, and it provided a way to get in a dig on Rubio.

But the Bush campaign couldn't just let it go. Rather than ignoring any criticism of the remark (was there any REAL criticism?) or perhaps making any joke about the French, Bush has now apologized for the remark, saying that he "really did a disservice to the French." A "disservice?" Are you kidding?

As reported in The Washington Times, Bush spoke to reporters in New Hampshire and said he was "wrong to criticize the French."

"I made the mistake of saying that the Congress operates on a French workweek," he told Time magazine.

"I now know that the average French workweek is actually greater than the German workweek," Mr. Bush continued. "So, my God, I totally insulted an entire country -- our first ally -- that helped us become free as a nation! And I apologize. That did a huge disservice to France. It didn't really get to the magnitude of the problem: Three-day workweek."

Uh oh... now what's coming next? An apology to Germany for insulting them while apologizing to France?

http://www.gopusa.com/theloft/2015/11/05/jeb-bush-apologizes-for-insulting-the-french/?subscriber=1

[Brant Gaede]

Who's been going around insulting the French? I've never considered them an object of humor for being French. The closest was that cartoon skunk--Fredy LaPew(?)--falling for the black cat with the accidental white paint stripe down the back.

Decades ago there were a lot of vulgar, cheap Polish jokes floating around that stopped when the Poles kicked Soviet ass.

--Brant

"How do you get the Poles out of the swimming pool? Throw in a bar of soap."

the Polish king Sobieski led the largest cavalry charge in history and drove the Muslim army from the gates of Vienna

[Selene]

Who's been going around insulting the French? I've never considered them an object of humor for being French. The closest was that cartoon skunk--Fredy LaPew(?)--falling for the black cat with the accidental white paint stripe down the back.

I have to assume you are kidding...

Everyone makes jokes about the French...

French Jokes

Late-Night Jokes About France and War on Terrorism

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• Saddam Hussein Jokes

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• George W. Bush Jokes

• Today's Political Jokes

"A lot of folks are still demanding more evidence before they actually consider Iraq a threat. For example, France wants more evidence. And you know I'm thinking, the last time France wanted more evidence they rolled right through Paris with the German flag." —David Letterman

"I don't know why people are surprised that France won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all, France wouldn't help us get the Germans out of France." —Jay Leno

"Did you see the new bomb the government came up with? It weights 21,000 pounds. The Air Force tested this bomb in Florida and the bomb blast was so strong at Disneyworld 25 French tourists surrendered." —Jay Leno

"Broadway producers are saying that because of the war, musicals are suffering from weak ticket sales. Not only that, over at 'Les Miserables,' the French are refusing to take part in the revolution." —Conan O'Brien

"There was another war-related casualty today. The French were injured when they tried to jump on our bandwagon." —Jay Leno

"A lot of Americans right now are angry at the French. In Washington, the cafeteria where the members of Congress eat announced that they have changed the name of 'french fries' to 'freedom fries.' Nothing like this has happened since the 1950s when 'russian dressing' changed to 'commie sauce.'" —Conan O'Brien

"In protest of France's opposition to a U.S. war on Iraq, the U.S. Congress' cafeteria has changed french fries and french toast to 'freedom fries' and 'freedom toast.' Afterwards, the congressmen were so pleased with themselves, they all started freedom kissing each other. In a related story, in France, American cheese is now referred to as 'idiot cheese.'" —Tina Fey, Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update"

"Army personnel in Kuwait unloaded a dozen faulty tanks that only go in reverse. Tanks that only go in reverse — they've been repackaged and sold to France." —Craig Kilborn

"I would call the French scumbags, but that, of course, would be a disservice to bags filled with scum. I say we invade Iraq, then invade Chirac." —Dennis Miller (Click for more of Dennis Miller's rant)

"The only way the French are going in is if we tell them we found truffles in Iraq." —Dennis Miller

"As you know our Allies of Evil are not being helpful with this Iraqi situation. With all due respect I think President Bush is handling this situation all wrong What Bush should do is send someone the French really respect, like Jerry Lewis." —Jay Leno

"You know why the French don't want to bomb Saddam Hussein? Because he hates America, he loves mistresses and wears a beret. He is French, people." —Conan O'Brien

"Well, it looks like we've moved a step closer to war. Not with Iraq. With France and Germany. How did we screw that one up?" —Jay Leno

"President Bush and National Security Guard Tom Ridge launched the new Department of Homeland Security, just 24 hours after taking us down to threat level French — I'm sorry, I mean threat level yellow." —Craig Kilborn

"President Bush has called for the end of the marriage tax calling marriage a 'sacred institution recognized by God and man.' Wow, this guy can't stop slamming the French." —Craig Kilborn

"According to the Pentagon today, secret surrender negotiations are now underway with key Iraqi military officials. That's what the Pentagon said: We're in secret negotiations, so for God sakes, don't tell anyone. ... What we're doing basically is giving these key Iraqi military officials instructions on how to surrender. See, this is where we could have used the French." —Jay Leno

"President Bush has delivered a new resolution to the U.N. saying that Saddam has failed to cooperate with U.N. resolutions, freeing us to get our war on. Don't mess with us France, or we'll send Jerry Lewis to Iraq as a human shield." —Craig Kilborn

"After what they say was an exhaustive investigation, the Defense Minister of France said today that Osama bin Laden is either still in hiding in Afghanistan, he may have escaped to Pakistan, or he may be dead. Hey, France, thanks a lot. We'll take it from here. Hard to believe they were invaded twice." —Jay Leno

"American tourists in Paris are reported to being yelled at, spit upon, and attacked by the French. Thank God things are getting back to normal." —Jay Leno

"French troops arrived in Afghanistan last week, and not a minute too soon. The French are acting as advisers to the Taliban, to teach them how to surrender properly." —Jay Leno

"Finally, this week the French soldiers have showed up in Afghanistan. Figures — just like the French to show up after the hard work has been done." —Jay Leno

[Brant Gaede]

Who's been going around insulting the French? I've never considered them an object of humor for being French. The closest was that cartoon skunk--Fredy LaPew(?)--falling for the black cat with the accidental white paint stripe down the back.

I have to assume you are kidding...

Everyone makes jokes about the French...

French Jokes

Late-Night Jokes About France and War on Terrorism

More Late-Night Jokes

• Today's Late-Night Jokes

• Late-Night Joke Archive

Related Resources

• More French Jokes

• War on Terrorism: Full Humor Coverage

• Saddam Hussein Jokes

• Osama bin Laden Jokes

• George W. Bush Jokes

• Today's Political Jokes

"A lot of folks are still demanding more evidence before they actually consider Iraq a threat. For example, France wants more evidence. And you know I'm thinking, the last time France wanted more evidence they rolled right through Paris with the German flag." —David Letterman

"I don't know why people are surprised that France won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all, France wouldn't help us get the Germans out of France." —Jay Leno

"Did you see the new bomb the government came up with? It weights 21,000 pounds. The Air Force tested this bomb in Florida and the bomb blast was so strong at Disneyworld 25 French tourists surrendered." —Jay Leno

"Broadway producers are saying that because of the war, musicals are suffering from weak ticket sales. Not only that, over at 'Les Miserables,' the French are refusing to take part in the revolution." —Conan O'Brien

"There was another war-related casualty today. The French were injured when they tried to jump on our bandwagon." —Jay Leno

"A lot of Americans right now are angry at the French. In Washington, the cafeteria where the members of Congress eat announced that they have changed the name of 'french fries' to 'freedom fries.' Nothing like this has happened since the 1950s when 'russian dressing' changed to 'commie sauce.'" —Conan O'Brien

"In protest of France's opposition to a U.S. war on Iraq, the U.S. Congress' cafeteria has changed french fries and french toast to 'freedom fries' and 'freedom toast.' Afterwards, the congressmen were so pleased with themselves, they all started freedom kissing each other. In a related story, in France, American cheese is now referred to as 'idiot cheese.'" —Tina Fey, Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update"

"Army personnel in Kuwait unloaded a dozen faulty tanks that only go in reverse. Tanks that only go in reverse — they've been repackaged and sold to France." —Craig Kilborn

"I would call the French scumbags, but that, of course, would be a disservice to bags filled with scum. I say we invade Iraq, then invade Chirac." —Dennis Miller (Click for more of Dennis Miller's rant)

"The only way the French are going in is if we tell them we found truffles in Iraq." —Dennis Miller

"As you know our Allies of Evil are not being helpful with this Iraqi situation. With all due respect I think President Bush is handling this situation all wrong What Bush should do is send someone the French really respect, like Jerry Lewis." —Jay Leno

"You know why the French don't want to bomb Saddam Hussein? Because he hates America, he loves mistresses and wears a beret. He is French, people." —Conan O'Brien

"Well, it looks like we've moved a step closer to war. Not with Iraq. With France and Germany. How did we screw that one up?" —Jay Leno

"President Bush and National Security Guard Tom Ridge launched the new Department of Homeland Security, just 24 hours after taking us down to threat level French — I'm sorry, I mean threat level yellow." —Craig Kilborn

"President Bush has called for the end of the marriage tax calling marriage a 'sacred institution recognized by God and man.' Wow, this guy can't stop slamming the French." —Craig Kilborn

"According to the Pentagon today, secret surrender negotiations are now underway with key Iraqi military officials. That's what the Pentagon said: We're in secret negotiations, so for God sakes, don't tell anyone. ... What we're doing basically is giving these key Iraqi military officials instructions on how to surrender. See, this is where we could have used the French." —Jay Leno

"President Bush has delivered a new resolution to the U.N. saying that Saddam has failed to cooperate with U.N. resolutions, freeing us to get our war on. Don't mess with us France, or we'll send Jerry Lewis to Iraq as a human shield." —Craig Kilborn

"After what they say was an exhaustive investigation, the Defense Minister of France said today that Osama bin Laden is either still in hiding in Afghanistan, he may have escaped to Pakistan, or he may be dead. Hey, France, thanks a lot. We'll take it from here. Hard to believe they were invaded twice." —Jay Leno

"American tourists in Paris are reported to being yelled at, spit upon, and attacked by the French. Thank God things are getting back to normal." —Jay Leno

"French troops arrived in Afghanistan last week, and not a minute too soon. The French are acting as advisers to the Taliban, to teach them how to surrender properly." —Jay Leno

"Finally, this week the French soldiers have showed up in Afghanistan. Figures — just like the French to show up after the hard work has been done." —Jay Leno

Ah, professional comedians. It doesn't circulate culturally. Their writers are paid the big bucks to come up with this stuff.

--Sniff