WASHINGTON (Map, News) - President Bush on Tuesday accused the Democratic-led Congress of blocking his proposals to deal with rising gas prices and dragging its feet on measures to address the sagging economy. He said he was "open to any ideas," including a proposal backed by presidential contenders John McCain and Hillary Clinton to suspend gas and diesel taxes this summer

But Bush quickly said that he favors longer-term fixes, such as encouraging new oil production in the United States and building new refineries at home. He renewed his call for opening areas of Alaska wilderness to oil exploration and production.

"If there was a magic wand to wave, I'd be waving it, of course," he told reporters at a Rose Garden news conference called on short notice. "But there is no magic wand to wave right now. It took us a while to get to this fix."

The president's hour-long question-and-answer session under sunny skies came on the eve of a government report on the state of the economy in the first three months of the year.

"It's a tough time for our economy," Bush said.

Many business analysts believe the economy already has slipped into recession, but the president - as in the past - declined to use that term.

"You know, the words on how to define the economy don't reflect the anxiety the American people feel," the president said. "You know, the average person doesn't really care what we call it."

Asked if he thought the statistics due out Wednesday on the nation's gross domestic product for January through March would show the country was indeed in a recession, Bush said: "I think they'll show we're in a very slow economy."

Two straight quarterly contractions in the GDP - which measures business growth - is the common definition of a recession. But the official determination - made by the National Bureau of Economic Research - takes longer and is based on a more complicated formula.

Just 27 percent of the people questioned about Bush's handling of the economy said they approved, in an Associated Press-Ipsos poll this month. It was his worst showing ever in the survey and was down 4 percentage points since March. In a separate AP-Yahoo News poll this month, people named the economy as the nation's top problem, with gas prices are second and the Iraq war far behind.

Bush spoke shortly after a report that said consumer confidence fell further in April amid heightened concerns about soaring inflation and the weakening job market. The Consumer Confidence Index now stands at 62.3 in April, down from the revised 65.9 in March, said the Conference Board, a private research group.

Bush was asked about a proposal to suspend fuel taxes for the summer travel season, first made by Republican McCain and later endorsed by Democrat Clinton but not by her rival, Barack Obama. The tax is 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline and 24.4 cents on diesel fuel. The average price of a gallon of gas has reached $3.60 nationwide.

"I'm open to any ideas and we'll analyze anything that comes up," he said. But Bush also said he didn't want to inject himself into the ongoing presidential race and favored longer term alternatives.

Bush renewed his objection to calls that the government discontinue keeping up the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve supply while oil prices are so high. "If I thought it would affect the price of oil significantly, I would seriously consider it," he said of an idea embraced by many Democrats and some Republicans.

Bush also said that it was important to keep filling the reserve, in underground salt domes in Texas and Louisiana, in case there is a terror attack on the nation's oil supplies. He also once again called for Congress to permit drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a proposal he has made repeatedly since he first took office in 2001, and to pave the way for the building of new refineries.

The president revived an earlier proposal that shuttered military bases be used as sites for new refineries. In the past, oil and energy experts have expressed little interest in that, saying military bases often aren't situated where the oil pipelines are anyhow.

He sidestepped a question on whether there should be a second stimulus package. Rebates started to go out this week as part of a $168 billion stimulus package enacted in February. The checks will range to up $600 for an individual, $1,200 for a couple and an additional $300 for each eligible dependent child.

Bush also called on Congress to act more quickly on legislation he supports to address the housing and credit crunch by making student loans more available and to help homeowners facing foreclosure.

The president's biggest target was Congress.

"These are difficult times. And the American people know it and they want to know whether or not Congress knows it," Bush said.

Bush raised the anti-Congress theme repeatedly. "I believe that they're letting the American people down, is what I believe," he said. "It's either a lack of leadership or a lack of understanding of the issue. And either way, it's not good for the country."

On other subjects, Bush said:

- He believes the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan is making strides in tamping down "a very resilient enemy." Bush is scheduled to meet later with the special representative of the U.N. Secretary-General for Afghanistan, said that he believes the NATO-led mission in the country is succeeding. "We're making progress, but it's also a tough battle," Bush said. "We're facing people who are willing to strap bombs on themselves and walk into places where the innocent dwell."

- He was declining to openly criticize former President Carter for his meetings last week with representatives of Hamas, the Palestinian group the State Department considers a terrorist organization. "Anybody can talk to whomever they want, but I want people to understand the problem is Hamas," said Bush. "Foreign policy and peace is undermined by Hamas. ... That's the reason I'm not talking with them," he said.

- Spoke about intelligence that was released alleging that Syria and North Korea were cooperating on a clandestine nuclear reactor. He said the intelligence was made public to step up pressure on North Korea to end its own nuclear program and to pressure Syria to stop destabilizing the Middle East by aiding insurgents in Iraq and Hamas in Lebanon. He said it was also meant to send a message to Iran.

- Despite lack of much visible progress toward an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, "I'm still hopeful we'll get an agreement by the end of my presidency." Bush visits the Middle East next month.

- The government in Zimbabwe of President Robert Mugabe is waging a campaign of violence and intimidation following March 29 elections that is "simply unacceptable." Bush gently criticized neighboring African countries, such as South Africa, for not acting enough to resolve the crisis, urging them to "step up and lead."

- He would not accept a bill to pay for the Iraq war more expensive than his $108 billion request. Democrats may try to add extended unemployment benefits and new education funding for veterans, a move that would expand the measure by nearly $13 billion. "$108 billion is $108 billion," the president said.

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11:10 AM MST on Thu., May. 8, 2008 re: "Bush raps Democrats on host of issues"

Examiner Reader said:
Did anyone really expect the democrats to do anything for America beside raise taxes and spread the manure around.

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10:41 AM MST on Wed., May. 7, 2008 re: "Bush criticizes Democrats approach"

Examiner Reader said:
to 10:00, we will drill for oil in this country,as soon as it hits 200 bucks a barrel and the govt can convince us that foreign companys be allowed to drill with slave labor and taxpayer backing.im sure that wallstreet,the think tanks,madison ave,(to sell the idea), and our illustrious govt are working 24/7 on the plan. so cool off "america calling" ,there will be a oil derrick on your block where those foreclosed houses are now.not to mention that new refinery across town where the high school is now. we have to do our part to keep our suv with the support our troops keeps taking us to the latte hut.

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10:00 AM MST on Wed., May. 7, 2008 re: "Bush raps Democrats on host of issues"

AMERICA CALLING said:
wake up people its dems congress who are holding up us from drilling for new wells in our own country look at the record they wont even vote on it we have oil here another thing why does congress have the power to decide to drill for oil s t a t e s rights we all know about the gas pumps under the congress building they use they are not paying what we do

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9:38 AM MST on Wed., May. 7, 2008 re: "Bush raps Democrats on host of issues"

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ain't it wonderful to have two oil men running this country! (into the ground).

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8:59 AM MST on Wed., May. 7, 2008 re: "Bush criticizes Democrats approach"

Examiner Reader said:
bush doesn't have much of a record of accomplishment to be able to critize anyone or anything!

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1:33 PM MST on Sat., May. 3, 2008 re: "Bush predicts the economy is going to 'come on'"

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why do we even have a congress?

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12:32 PM MST on Sat., May. 3, 2008 re: "Bush says administration `clear and candid' on economy"

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thank god ill probably be around 75 or dead when jeb bush becomes pres.i prefer to be dead,rather than go thru more bush bulls*it.

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9:09 AM MST on Wed., Apr. 30, 2008 re: "Bush faults Congress for inaction on energy, housing bills"

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typical, when you screw up, blame someone else. bush is such a looser! not even a man.

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12:29 PM MST on Tue., Apr. 29, 2008 re: "Bush pushes Congress to move on farm legislation, housing"

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whys bush pushing congress. is his veto pen antsy? there must be something left of the constitution to scribble out!

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11:32 AM MST on Tue., Apr. 29, 2008 re: "Bush pushes Congress to move on housing, farm legislation"

Examiner Reader said:
dear george, i hope someone takes your magic wand and breaks it in two.one half for you and one half for dickey.maybe one of your advisors can advise what to do with them. or ask the public. we have a place for them.

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9:28 AM MST on Tue., Apr. 29, 2008 re: "Bush to hold news conference"

Examiner Reader said:
10;46. and it only took those dems a little over a year to create all the problems. they destroyed everything the repubs built up since 1994.

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10:46 AM MST on Wed., Apr. 23, 2008 re: "Bush asks Congress to reconsider Colombia trade deal"

Demsaredumb said:
Examiner Reader of 9:04am & 12:41pm (obviously the same inept poster, judged by the same spelling and grammatical errors), if you truly want Socialism, simply vote for the Democrat candidate. Bush isn't running for office, so you may as well can the tired old" I hate Bush" mantra. Instead, you can train your hatred toward Clintons/Obama, Reid, Pelosi, Kennedy, Durbin, etc. These bumbling fools have an even lower confidence rating than Bush could ever achieve. You dislike incompetence? Look no further than your Socialist/Democrat foul-ups in Congress and those running for President on the sad Democrat side. What a disgrace.

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12:41 PM MST on Mon., Apr. 21, 2008 re: "Bush asks Congress to reconsider Colombia trade deal"

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why not leave the colombian deal alone. it appears to me that at present, its the same deal as with the chinese. they tax our junk but we dont tax their junk. and to, 9:04 am, i can name a more incompetant,inneffective, ignorant and usless person in govt.only he wouldnt qualify to work at mcdonalds, his complexion is much to clear. besides the citizens wouldnt allow him to declare war on burgerking

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9:04 AM MST on Mon., Apr. 14, 2008 re: "Bush Scolds Congress on Colombia Trade"

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how can you respect the office of the pres of the u s when its occupied by a spoiled ,petty and ignorant person like the present squatter? the youth of today have nothing to look foreward to but world socialism , with a diminishing return on their lives.welcome to one world govt,compliments of ignorant voting since reagan.

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12:47 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 4, 2008 re: "Bush, Putin Winding Down Partnership"

Examiner Reader said:
so far so good. at least we arn't speaking russian yet.

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3:54 PM MST on Wed., Apr. 2, 2008 re: "US Says No Decisions on Ukraine, Georgia"

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why doesn't our so called pres stay here and work to straighten this country? reason: just like the air gaurd. "IT GOT TOO HARD". besides he's got enough dysfunctionals to take care of the problems. commander in chief of B S.

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5:15 AM MST on Wed., Apr. 2, 2008 re: "Bush Pushes for NATO Expansion"

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Fight terrorists in Iraq instead of USA. It is a joke ??? USA don't have serious border fence with Mexico. Illegal immigrants come in to US by thousands per day. How many of them are terrorists going along with them ? The more we support Israel occupying arab land, the more terror they inflict us here in US. They are HERE while our troops are bogged down in a civil war laden with terrorists.

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5:10 AM MST on Wed., Apr. 2, 2008 re: "Bush Pushes for NATO Expansion"

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Bush needs more folks to go war in IRAQ and AFghanistan with him . It is no surprise that he dangles an economic carrots to lure the former soviet satellites countries. Bush is so desperate to defend his own child or legacy , the war in IRAQ .

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9:59 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 31, 2008 re: "Bush Says Iraq War Deaths Not in Vain"

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to 9:56, the right wing historians will glorify bush and cheney the same as they have with reagan. ah, mr reagan, the father of deregulation. deregulation is another way of your stockbroker saying "sorry your pension fund is broke", you wont get any money, but the company is ok because the taxpayers bailed them out.

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1:46 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 27, 2008 re: "Bush Scolds Congress About Iraq"

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This is a scolding that Congress sorely needed. It needs many, many more scoldings, not just from Bush, but from every American citizen. This bumbling, inept group of nincompoops have done nothing but try to secure defeat for America since their glory days of the Democrat war in Viet-Nam, to surrendering in Iraq. Bush is far, far from perfect, but he and anyone with a brain (unlike Examiner Reader of 12:59pm, 'Reader', and the dyslexic Examiner Reader of 1:03pm), can realize what would happen if we simply gave-up on not only the Iraqis who want democracy instead of terror, but also on the military sacrifices of the U.S. and it's allies. Of course, posters like 12:59pm and the equally hate-filled Congress are too dense to get it.

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9:56 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 27, 2008 re: "Bush Says Iraq War Deaths Not in Vain"

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As much as I detest this war, the chances for a speedy exit seem unlikely without unleashing a brutal, civil war and perhaps further de-stabilizing the region. I'm guessing President Bush and Vice President Cheney will receive their come-uppance once the historians get to commit the work of their administration to the pages of history.

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2:17 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 24, 2008 re: "Bush Says Iraq War Deaths Not in Vain"

Reader said:
Bush you have the blood on your hands like any other murderer in thw world, Deny it all you want, wont change murder rates.

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2:03 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 24, 2008 re: "Bush Says Iraq War Deaths Not in Vain"

Reader said:
When Bush put his fist in Iraqs face is when i had enough. What good will he do before he leaves office, Oh, thats right listen to phone conversations. Like the stalker that he is. Be a man Bush, and make the calls yourself. Darn small mans complex, but ya gotta love em. I ain;t voten this year.

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1:56 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 24, 2008 re: "Bush Says Iraq War Deaths Not in Vain"

danfromatlanta said:
Examiner Reader apparently thinks it would be better to fight Islamo-fascists on our shores rather than in Iraq. Just the sort of thing a limp-wristed pascifist would say about the best prez we've had since Ronald Reagan. Such a dolt would yearn for the incompetance of Jimmy Carter or the mendacity of Bill Clinton. Go back to your thumb sucking and think of something intelligent to say.

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4:40 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Bush: More Help if Needed for Economy"

Examiner Reader said:
captain AWOL means the taxpayers are flush and we need to bleed them more.SCREW BEAR STEARNS.why should we bail these leaches out? i thought they all made enough money off the phoney 911 scam. and dont forget ENRON!

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9:35 AM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Bush raising money for GOP, pushing trade agenda in Fla."

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if shrub can raise that much money in florida,we should give the state to cuba. seems its supporting that kind of government.

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5:35 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Bush: `We're in Challenging Times'"

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the axis is finally winning world war two.

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4:47 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Bush: US Is on Top of Financial Crisis"

Examiner Reader said:
hey everybody.remember what he says today.next week it'll be completly different. but we have to let him have his dilusion of control.

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4:20 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Bush: US Is on Top of Financial Crisis"

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i sure do remember the savings and loan fiasco. i didnt have any loans then,and took a contract for remodeling with a savings and loan.when it hit the fan, i couldnt even go into the building to get my tools or get paid for work completed.even with a pre lien on the contract, the court ruled against all us contractors.the gang of fives taxpayer bailout only covered the instigators.amazing how history repeats itself. sure wish we had the computor tech. then, where you could watch what was coming down. the crap going on now is making those days look like a cake walk.

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11:20 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Avoid Overcorrecting Economy, Bush Warns"

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Just remember that most of you dug the hole you're in. What did you expect would happen when you bought over priced homes with some back street loans. Did you think everything would come up roses? Doesn't anyone remember the savings fiasco in the late 80's or how about the farm crises of the late 70's early 80's. Farmers bit the dirt when they borrowed to much and the market took a dive. Many lost everything including there pride. All I have to say is you dug the hole now find a ladder yourself.

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10:21 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Avoid Overcorrecting Economy, Bush Warns"

Examiner Reader said:
what book did bush put his hand on when he took the oath of office. damn sure wasnt the bible.must have been boss tweeds autobiography.

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9:21 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Bush: US Is on Top of Financial Crisis"

Examiner Reader said:
Yes george, you've done a fine job. and cudos to all of your friends you've given office space to.I,m proud as hell to be a very small part (taxes) of keeping your experiment of dysfuctional logic and uncommon sense merrily tripping down the road of demise for my country. i'll gladly donate a pair of cutters so you can keep on cutting the legs off your chickens on your scrubland ranch in texas. dem legs is sho good eatin.

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9:19 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Bush Acknowledges Weakness in US Economy"

Mike said:
So, 8:42am, what's the Democrat solution to our economic problems?

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8:42 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Bush Acknowledges Weakness in US Economy"

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to 10;13 am, congress has nothing to do with the economy. they are just a group of civil servants drawing their breath and their paychecks.the country is controlled by big business that needs to be paid back for keeping the ass kissing republicans in office, and keeping our corporate controlled wars going on. the farce of supporting our troops by buying a "support our troops" sticker for your jacked up suv(that you have no idea how to drive when it snows) sign of wealth,when it and everything you own(making payments on )isn't worth what you owe,including your double priced house. you dont own anything--- you are a renter of the american way of life,which isnt saying much. is it?

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8:22 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Bush: US Is on Top of Financial Crisis"

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i wouldn't worry about the dems taking over. i foresee another four years of bush and cheney. this time under martial law because another hired 911.

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2:56 PM MST on Sun., Mar. 16, 2008 re: "Bush Says 2008 Politics No Factor in War"

Mike said:
Once again, what's the Democrat solution to our economic problems?

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6:41 AM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Bush Acknowledges Weakness in US Economy"

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to see that the times are worse under Bush, I don't have to look at statistics. I just have to look out the window at my neighborhood. used to be maybe a couple of boarded up houses in my area. now every block has a multitude of houses in foreclosure (and I am NOT in a poor neighborhood) this is the middle class folks! the street directly behind me, every 3rd or 4th house is in danger of being lost to the bank. so there are new jobs at McDonalds and Burger King...who can support a family (or themselves) on what they pay. my husband lost his job last year, it took him a year to get a new one, in a service industry with no health insurance. we can't afford to cover him so we cross our fingers and hope he doesn't get sick. maybe electing a democrat won't fix everything the republicans have had 8 years to screw up. in fact...it won't fix everything! we're a deep abyss of a hole right now and it's going to take years to dig ourselves out of it.but a change must be ma

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5:21 AM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Bush Acknowledges Weakness in US Economy"

Hootie said:
Elect a Democrat. Everything will be rosy and nice. Everyone around the world will love us once again and make oil prices lower. Peace and love all around... NOT!!!

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4:34 AM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Bush Acknowledges Weakness in US Economy"

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The Bush Admin is in so much denial on out of control gas prices (Exxon's record profits, year after year at the expense of struggling Americans), Katrina, climate change, Weapons of Mass Distruction, the mortgage crisis (over 1 million foreclosures). I would like to say this is all a big joke, only it stopped being ridiculous a long time ago. No one is laughing, except corps like Exxon and the wealthiest 5% - they're laughing all the way to the bank. For the middle class - it's a pathetic choice of lowering the quality of food selection and, say, paying the mortgage on time, while others may be contemplating golf lessons in the Bahamas or... I feel ill.

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12:50 AM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Bush Says 2008 Politics No Factor in War"

Mike said:
What's the Democrat solution to our economic problems?... Hello, anyone?...

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12:05 PM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Bush Acknowledges Weakness in US Economy"

bebee said:
what do you expect from that? He didnt know gas prices are over three dollars a gallon. LOL

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10:56 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Bush Acknowledges Weakness in US Economy"

Examiner Reader said:
Gee, monkey boy finally acknowledges that there's something wrong with the economy? Wasn't it just last week he was saying that it was fine. I'm glad we have such a perceptive primate leading our country.

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10:13 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Bush Acknowledges Weakness in US Economy"

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The economy was fine until the Democrats took over Congress.

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11:02 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 13, 2008 re: "Bush Says 2008 Politics No Factor in War"

Examiner Reader said:
hey captain 1:36pm! Remember the USS Cole, the 1993 WTC attack, Kobar towers/US Marine barracks bombing, and that thing that happened on 9/11/2001? Guess you could say we were attacked "for real" those times too, huh?

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8:59 AM MST on Thu., Mar. 13, 2008 re: "Bush Says 2008 Politics No Factor in War"

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Iraq war is unsustainabl