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Rory, Oakland CA — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:04:31 GMT

And people said they'd rather have a beer with THIS guy???

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Sue; West Allis, Wisconsin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:06:34 GMT

Oh great ..... is THIS the big story out of the G8? We're doomed.

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Sherri, Charleston WV — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:18:58 GMT

I need a 12 step program from idiocy.....

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:30:54 GMT

Rory, Oakland CA - Bill Maher actually said he would like to have a beer with George W. Bush for the ONE reason, so he could "get drunk and punch him in the nose." I think millions of people, including Muslims, where alcohol is prohibited and against their Islamic beliefs, would break that rule for the opportunity to punch George W. Bush in the nose!!

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:37:21 GMT

Just like Beavis and Butt-head, I bet Dubya get's Fit-Shaced off that stuff, too.

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LK, Saratoga Springs, NY — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:49:02 GMT

It could be worse. He could have taken his father's path and blown chunks all over Prime Minister Abe's lap.

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barbinalbany — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:51:10 GMT

punched in the nose! check with the alabama legislature. a couple of them were duking it out. Bush was just puking it out, just like his poppy.

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Sue; West Allis, Wisconsin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:53:45 GMT

LOL Steve - maybe so. He's using something. Otherwise he might be more attached to reality and realize their isn't any "progress" in Iraq or elsewhere. I read a story (online of course - you can't expect MSM to cover this) that Bush missed several meetings today because he had a tummy ache. I wonder if this is the reason. I've had an over 6 and a half year stomach ache mostly caused by this bozo and his cronies and what they've done to this country and the world. Maybe I'll send him some Pepto Bismol and a pamphlet on AA.

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Jamie, Chula Vista, CA — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:58:54 GMT

Sue in WI: No kidding!

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Independent, Texas — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:05:09 GMT

Only slightly sarcastic but in some ways I wish he was drinking again. That would explain so much. I don't mean that literally so don't come back at me. Known friends and have family members who have taken the very rough road to overcome it and I truly admire anyone who has successfully fought that addiction. I just mean that his apparent divorce from reality is just so amazing to me I'd like to find some reason to explain it.

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Greg, CA — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:21:17 GMT

I wonder what kind of beer it was...I'm thinking Stroh's. As Kid Rock tells us: "30-Pack o' Stroh's, 30-pack o' Ho's"...

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Greg, CA — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:22:06 GMT

Ooops, never mind...didn't realize it was non-alcoholic.

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Aimee, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:09:52 GMT

Wasn't he sick today and couldn't go to one of the meetings? Hangover, maybe?

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AAE, Wiepoltshausen, Germany — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:08:27 GMT

Non-alcoholic beers contain, legaly, a maximum of 0.5% alcohol by volume. Thats not good for anyone know for alcoholic behavior. This and Paris is even capturing the news here in Germany. Sad...

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Thomas Burchfield, Emeryville, CA — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:09:48 GMT

A little off-topic here, but if you follow the link below I think you'll find a good idea for a regular "Countdown" feature: False, Inaccurate or misleading statements made by Presidential candidates that are not followed up by other media outlets. Beats Paris Hilton (et al) coverage any day! http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/archives/11055.html

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Buzz — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:26:14 GMT

"The pig- Where's the pig?". "Thought we wuz gonna have summa that pig"? "Hey, Vladameeeer, (s'whu I callim'- Vladameeeer....)" To steal one from "Better Off Dead"; "Lookin' good, Goergie- Lookin' real good, buddy".

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Wankin' Mo' — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:43:31 GMT

Like Pat Robertson, Comedian Rush Screwbaugh, Shawn Hannity, Don Wade- WLS, Jerry in Corpus Christi TX, and untold numbers of '28-percenters' everywhere- I'm SO proud of this guy!

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9 years sober — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:12:02 GMT

In AA meetings we are told that the label reads "non-alcoholic beer." That means it is only to be used by non-alcoholics.

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Liberal Democrat, New York — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:32:00 GMT

Perhaps Mr. Bush would do better if he drank apple juice. It looks like the color of beer but it won't lessen his judgement. Already you cannot go much lower than the judgement he does now :)

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JW, Chicago — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:37:29 GMT

Non-alcholic - sure. And the sugar was just sugar. Right... Actually they were toasting the start of the new cold war.

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Theresa K Minneapolis, MN — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:52:44 GMT

To: 9 years sober---Congratulations! That is no small feat you have acheived! I wish our president had the same record.

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Linda, Pittsburgh — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:19:54 GMT

Thomas Burchfield--That's a great idea for a feature--hope the Countdown staff takes up the idea. And the Dictator Directive, and our pleas for less Paris Hilton. Aimee, my Pittsburgh compatriot, I wondered the same thing. 9 years sober, your comment (both funny and true) suggests that he shouldn't be drinking any kind of beer. I echo Theresa K's congratulations and add this: I wish the lying and denial and narcissim had stopped along with the drinking.

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Linda, Pittsburgh — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:23:36 GMT

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:18:29 GMT

George Had a beer, Bill had a broad. Wonder which is worse?

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John, Phila — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:44:05 GMT

Great idea Thomas, that way you can follow Hillary and Barak Huessein Obama around and fill the hour.

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Bill Rochester NY — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:45:21 GMT

Does anyone here actually believe that W. quit drinking? I don't not for one second. Too bad because the great Bnjamin Franklin once said: "beer is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy".

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Disgusted — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:09:00 GMT

Hey John, Phila - Since you've displayed such "love and tolerance" here, it's "Barack Hussein Obama". You appear to be so educated based on your writing, how COULD you make such a mistake? Why don't you like him John? Is it his name, color of his skin, he is half black and half white, his father was Muslim? Tell us John; please share more of your wisdom with us here.

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Disgusted — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:23:09 GMT

jerry/corpus christi texas - Well since alcoholism destroys families as does adultery, I guess GOD would be the best suited to answer that question. Got it Jerry!! Who knows what the Oval Office Decider did when he was off the wagon. Now I do know Laura Bush killed a high school classmate in an auto accident when she was almost 18. Hmmmm, never charged, never questioned? A bit odd. Maybe that's why she fell for Georgie Boy, she like to party. Hillary seems to have come out of it ok. Laura, she looks a bit worn. But if I killed someone after drinking, I guess I would be worn too. See how absurd this sounds Jerry? It's in God's hands, NOT yours.

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Brenda Deltona Florida — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:45:28 GMT

I have a question, does anyone know on how to go about getting a senator removed from office and how to make up petitions to do so? Thank you!!!

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Independent, Texas — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:32:34 GMT

Brenda - I don't know but wish to find out! Both my senators let me down on the Gonzales cloture vote. Dammit.

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Brenda Deltona Florida — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:23:19 GMT

Independent, Martinez was the only one from my senate that let me down and I think it's time to do something. Thank you so much for a reply. I know there has got to be someway. I think it has happened before, a long time ago. We all have to start doing something, I'm really getting worried, that what is to come for us is to late to fix.. :(

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Wayne Young, Morristown Tennessee — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:30:54 GMT

"jerry/corpus christi texas - Well since alcoholism destroys families as does adultery, I guess GOD would be the best suited to answer that question. Got it Jerry!! Who knows what the Oval Office Decider did when he was off the wagon. Now I do know Laura Bush killed a high school classmate in an auto accident when she was almost 18. Hmmmm, never charged, never questioned? A bit odd. Maybe that's why she fell for Georgie Boy, she like to party. Hillary seems to have come out of it ok. Laura, she looks a bit worn. But if I killed someone after drinking, I guess I would be worn too. See how absurd this sounds Jerry? It's in God's hands, NOT yours.
Disgusted (Sent Monday, June 11, 2007 6:23 PM)

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Prove your allegation.
We all know about the tragic acident but no accusation of drinking was ever made.
Remember that in cases of Liability for Slander the burden of proof is on the defendent.
The prosecution need not prove the statement was false, only that the statement was made.

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Wayne Young, Morristown Tennessee — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:43:49 GMT

"It could be worse. He could have taken his father's path and blown chunks all over Prime Minister Abe's lap.
LK, Saratoga Springs, NY
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Since the last time GHWB saw that many Japanese in one place they were all shooting at him as he was trying to bail out of a burning bomber, and he later found out that those fellow airman captured by the Japanese after that mission were tortured and beheaded and rumored to have been canibalized, one can see how it might lead to an upset stomach.