Kerry/Edwards 60 Minutes Interview

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So what the hell is up with this softball interview on 60 Minutes? Did anyone catch this interview with Kerry, Edwards and their wives?

The most ridiculous interview I have ever seen. What a waste of time. Leslie Stahl asked Kerry with a pamplet in her hand containing 'proof' of Kerry's flip-flops, and when confronted, Kerry immediately says with confidence "It's all lies". Leslie said nothing more about the topic. Irrefutable evidence right in front of his face and all he can say is that "it's all lies".

When asked about the war in Iraq, Kerry interrupts and says "Leslie, don't question me", as if he has no reason to explain himself. This is the most elitist, arrogant politician I have ever seen. It's just like when he was questioned about Vietnam by Charles Gibson, just after the interview the cameras were still rolling and caught him saying "Man, this guy is working for the RNC". Does this man expect to just hop into the presidents seat without having to explain himself?

Throughout the whole interview those were the only political questions that those two faced. Nothing about what they would accomplish. It was all about how Bush was a miserable failure, which was expected. The other questions were about how the 'electricity' between the two is getting stronger. It looked like a reality show finale. It looked like the conclusion of a dating sitcom. It was gut-wrenching.

And his wife, Theresa. This woman is totally detached from reality. You have to see her speak to believe it. They need to keep her in the spotlight. She's a gem.

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And this is worse than a Bush interview how?

I dont think anyone on the boards is waving the Kerry/Edwards hero flag but come on. We have seen much poorer edicate from the Bush camp. Are you subscribed to some sort of right wing newsletter?

Besides where does it say that you have to humor every reporter anyways? If some media personel came to me a with a pamphlet dragging me through the dirt Id say the same damn thing. Politics is rough, media is tougher. Reminds me of the time Bush wouldn't comment on why he was ignoring thousends of worldwide protests. I guess its cool for the president to do that shit.

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And this is different than Bush dodging tough questions with the Irish interviewer, how?

Originally posted by bfp
So what the hell is up with this softball interview on 60 Minutes? Did anyone catch this interview with Kerry, Edwards and their wives?

The most ridiculous interview I have ever seen. What a waste of time. Leslie Stahl asked Kerry with a pamplet in her hand containing 'proof' of Kerry's flip-flops, and when confronted, Kerry immediately says with confidence "It's all lies". Leslie said nothing more about the topic. Irrefutable evidence right in front of his face and all he can say is that "it's all lies".

When asked about the war in Iraq, Kerry interrupts and says "Leslie, don't question me", as if he has no reason to explain himself. This is the most elitist, arrogant politician I have ever seen. It's just like when he was questioned about Vietnam by Charles Gibson, just after the interview the cameras were still rolling and caught him saying "Man, this guy is working for the RNC". Does this man expect to just hop into the presidents seat without having to explain himself?

Throughout the whole interview those were the only political questions that those two faced. Nothing about what they would accomplish. It was all about how Bush was a miserable failure, which was expected. The other questions were about how the 'electricity' between the two is getting stronger. It looked like a reality show finale. It looked like the conclusion of a dating sitcom. It was gut-wrenching.

And his wife, Theresa. This woman is totally detached from reality. You have to see her speak to believe it. They need to keep her in the spotlight. She's a gem.

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Originally posted by bfp
When asked about the war in Iraq, Kerry interrupts and says "Leslie, don't question me", as if he has no reason to explain himself. This is the most elitist, arrogant politician I have ever seen.

omg!!!! bout came outta my seat when I read this one

I can't see any difference in the way Bush acts, never budging on any of his administrations decisions, basically telling us and the whole world we can go f ourselves.

Your vision is so one-sided. Kerry, an elitist and arrogant yes...but Bush has Kerry beat on arrogance ten-fold.

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Here we go, comparing Kerry to Bush in hopes of trying to minimizing the comments that i've made.

I don't think i've ever heard Bush act the way Kerry has. Bush is pretty bad, but Kerry's attitude is overwhelmingly consistent. While being interviewed by Charles G, he tried significantly to take control of the interview because he knew that he was caught lying by interrupting him saying multiple times 'Charles, you're wrong', and then had nothing to refute Charlie's claims. For one thing, Bush has never been in a situation like this because Bush is a totally different person than Kerry. Kerry's character is extremely flawed.

Bush may not have glib, and may stutter every once in a while, but his character is solid, mainly because he believes in what he does, I believe. Kerry is all over the place.

To be honest, I personaly can't wait for the debates because all Kerry will do is attack Bush with his constant namecalling and angry accusations because he(Kerry) has no platform that he's proud to present to the country as a whole.

The Cheney/Edwards debate as well.

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I didn't mean to start the Bush this Kerry that. Just difference of opinion, to me Bush comes off much more arrogant. I also think Bush believes what he says. The problem I have (makes me cringe when he speaks) is that he acts like he doesn't care if we believe or agree with what he says, no question in his mind he is right and if you disagree your just wrong.

I don't appreciate being spoken to like my opinions don't matter, which is the vibe I get from Bush.

Back to the subject, I can't defend Kerry, only can point equal flaws with Bush that you so often seem to forget. But when Bush is giulty (in my eyes) of the same charges, it does minimize your comments.

Yet again, this gets us nowhere.

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Originally posted by psyon
I didn't mean to start the Bush this Kerry that. Just difference of opinion, to me Bush comes off much more arrogant. I also think Bush believes what he says. The problem I have (makes me cringe when he speaks) is that he acts like he doesn't care if we believe or agree with what he says, no question in his mind he is right and if you disagree your just wrong.

Sometimes you can't blame him for getting testy with the journalists that ask some of the most ridiculous, arrogant questions I have ever heard. David Gregory is the worst. Here is an example.

So typical: A reporter said Edwards was being described as "charming, engaging, a nimble campaigner, a populist and even sexy," and then asked, "How does he stack up against Dick Cheney?"

Bush shot back: "Dick Cheney can be president. Next?"

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I'd say that these are tough questions:



Q Indeed, Mr. President, but you didn't find the weapons of mass destruction.

THE PRESIDENT: Let me finish. Let me finish. May I finish?

He said -- the United Nations said, disarm or face serious consequences. That's what the United Nations said. And guess what? He didn't disarm. He didn't disclose his arms. And, therefore, he faced serious consequences. But we have found a capacity for him to make a weapon. See, he had the capacity to make weapons. He was dangerous. And no one can argue that the world is better off with Saddam -- if Saddam Hussein were in power.

Q But, Mr. President, the world is a more dangerous place today. I don't know whether you can see that or not.

THE PRESIDENT: Why do you say that?

Q There are terrorist bombings every single day. It's now a daily event. It wasn't like that two years ago.

THE PRESIDENT: What was it like September the 11th, 2001? It was a -- there was a relative calm, we --

Q But it's your response to Iraq that's considered --

THE PRESIDENT: Let me finish. Let me finish, please. Please. You ask the questions and I'll answer them, if you don't mind.

On September the 11th, 2001, we were attacked in an unprovoked fashion. Everybody thought the world was calm. And then there have been bombings since then -- not because of my response to Iraq. There were bombings in Madrid. There were bombings in Istanbul. There were bombings in Bali. There were killings in Pakistan.


And it seems that Bush not only got testy, arrogant, but condescending. Those are real questions, and very much non-answers. I don't see any American journalist asking questions like this. I suppose that this reporter is ridiculous for "over stepping her boundaries", like the White House stated, right?

Originally posted by bfp
Sometimes you can't blame him for getting testy with the journalists that ask some of the most ridiculous, arrogant questions I have ever heard. David Gregory is the worst. Here is an example.

So typical: A reporter said Edwards was being described as "charming, engaging, a nimble campaigner, a populist and even sexy," and then asked, "How does he stack up against Dick Cheney?"

Bush shot back: "Dick Cheney can be president. Next?"

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Are you kidding me? That is my point exactly, that there are reporters out there that spend the majority of their time trying to make an ass out of the president, rather than acting civil and asking questions properly. If I were interrupted while trying to answer a question, I would get frustrated as well.

Thanks for proving one of my points.