President George Bush: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter'

MTK · 07-10-2008, 03:59 PM

WTF?

The American leader, who has been condemned throughout his presidency for failing to tackle climate change, ended a private meeting with the words: "Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter."

link: President George Bush: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter' - Telegraph

dmek25 · 07-10-2008, 04:19 PM

probably the first time he has told the truth since taking office. his people must cringe every time he opens his mouth

steveo395 · 07-10-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

probably the first time he has told the truth since taking office. his people must cringe every time he opens his mouth

except it wasn't the truth because China is the biggest polluter.

RiggoRanger · 07-11-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo395

except it wasn't the truth because China is the biggest polluter.

This was the point. China and to an extent, India, are the big polluters and the fastest growing industrial economies to boot. And they are not held to the same standard--which is why the Kyoto treaty was night signed. He made a tongue-in-cheek remark about the villainization of America. And I love his candor.

EternalEnigma21 · 07-10-2008, 04:23 PM

what a moron

firstdown · 07-10-2008, 04:23 PM

Yea its a shame that he opened his mouth and told these poeple the truth and how they want us to fund the world polution issues.

MTK · 07-10-2008, 04:27 PM

It's been a bizarre 8 years that's for sure. I'm not even surprised anymore.

jdlea · 07-10-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It's been a bizarre 8 years that's for sure. I'm not even surprised anymore.

I was just thinking the same thing...how is it that he can't shock me anymore?

firstdown · 07-10-2008, 04:52 PM

I still think its funny even though its not very presidential.

4mrusmc · 07-10-2008, 11:12 PM

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I still think its funny even though its not very presidential.

Yeah, probably not the most presidential thing to say amongst world leaders. But, it is all too apparent to see it as a back-handed remark. Some haters like to see it for something that it is not. I say, "too bad for them".

saden1 · 07-10-2008, 04:59 PM

LOL...He seems to have a "blast" at G8 meetings. This one is funny because it reminds me of "So long, and thanks for all the fish."

That Guy · 07-10-2008, 10:05 PM

he's gone soon, he knows it... not that big a deal.

Daseal · 07-11-2008, 12:53 AM

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except it wasn't the truth because China is the biggest polluter.

Per capita, we're by far the most wasteful country.

saden1 · 07-11-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Per capita, we're by far the most wasteful country.

Why do you hate America so much? China is the biggest polluter and that's all we need to know.

djnemo65 · 07-11-2008, 03:44 AM

This has got to be from the onion right? I could believe he uttered the quip but punching the air? Come on! No president would punch the air at a g8 meeting.

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07-10-2008, 04:19 PM	#2
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07-10-2008, 04:23 PM	#6
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: President George Bush: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter' Yea its a shame that he opened his mouth and told these poeple the truth and how they want us to fund the world polution issues.

07-10-2008, 04:27 PM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,570	Re: President George Bush: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter' It's been a bizarre 8 years that's for sure. I'm not even surprised anymore. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: President George Bush: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter' I still think its funny even though its not very presidential.

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saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: President George Bush: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter' LOL...He seems to have a "blast" at G8 meetings. This one is funny because it reminds me of "So long, and thanks for all the fish." __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

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That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: President George Bush: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter' he's gone soon, he knows it... not that big a deal.

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djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: President George Bush: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter' This has got to be from the onion right? I could believe he uttered the quip but punching the air? Come on! No president would punch the air at a g8 meeting.

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