Breaking: Bush vetoes bloated water projects bill

By Michelle Malkin  •  November 2, 2007 11:49 AM

Just across the AP wire:

An increasingly confrontational President Bush on Friday vetoed a bill authorizing hundreds of popular water projects even though lawmakers can count enough votes to override him.

“Increasingly confrontational.” Let’s have more of that.

Gotta love that AP bias (Jennifer Loven alert). How about “Decreasingly capitulationist?”

More:

Bush objected to the $9 billion in projects added during negotiations on the measure between the House and Senate. He hoped that his action, even though it is sure not to hold, would cast him as a friend to conservatives who demand a tighter rein on federal spending.

“…a friend to conservatives who demand a tighter rein on federal spending.”

Yes, that would be nice for a change.

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  1. #161610
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 11:55 am, josetheguerilla said:

    Increasingly confrontational.” Let’s have more of that.MM

    Amen

  2. #161615
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 11:57 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    “…a friend to conservatives who demand a tighter rein on federal spending.”

    Somebody has to do it. I’m broke as it is…

  3. #161618
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 11:58 am, natewillsheets said:

    Let’s hope he continues to veto. (Freedom of Choice Act, anyone???)

  4. #161620
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:02 pm, conservativesRus said:

    How about “Decreasingly capitulationist?”

    Gotta love that line. Thanks

  5. #161621
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:02 pm, uhangtight said:

    now if he could just secure the border and get that fence built, i would call him really, really confrontational and a true friend to the conservative!

  6. #161623
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:04 pm, Brian72 said:

    Just wait until the Defense bill comes up again, with Jack “ex-marine” Murtha (D-PA) chairing the House Defense Appropriations Committee. That should be fun, seeing what pet projects in Johnstown get a priority over funding the military operations underway overseas.

  7. #161625
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:05 pm, Ron Rockstar said:

    If he wants to be the “friend” of conservatives he could quit being president of North America and start being president of the US of A. That would require building the fence on the southern border. Using some of his mangled vernacular, he is either with us or against us.

  8. #161626
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:05 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

    “…a friend to conservatives who demand a tighter rein on federal spending.”

    Funny – aren’t some democrats balking about the spending of this administration? But this is portrayed to make Bush out to be capitulating to the base?

  9. #161627
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:05 pm, Brian72 said:

    Democrats exploit record drought in the South to bash President Bush and promote global warming in 3…2….1….

  10. #161628
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:07 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

    Also – love the picture for this thread….

    Dual use photo: Could also be used in any Teddy Kennedy / Chappaquidick references….

  11. #161630
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:10 pm, Brian72 said:

    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:07 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

    Dual use photo: Could also be used in any Teddy Kennedy / Chappaquidick references….

    if simulated drowning is torture, then what is actual drowning, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence of alcohol?

  12. #161632
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:11 pm, USN RET said:

    Don’t forget to show your support for Michelle. The voting for the weblog awards have begun.

  13. #161635
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:15 pm, nbarry said:

    For a change, bravo to the president. We are already drowning in red ink without Congress pouring the fluid on.

  14. #161636
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:15 pm, DanME said:

    It’s just too bad the Pres didn’t start this tight fisted fiscal approach 7 years ago.

  15. #161637
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:16 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Can you provide a link to where the voting is being held?

  16. #161638
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:21 pm, Gothguy said:

    Yep…nothing like actually being conservative for once.

  17. #161640
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:22 pm, ThackerAgency said:

    I was wondering what had happened to that bill. It got passed a couple weeks ago and they said Congress added an additional 9 BILLION dollars to it.

    It’s about time. Good for Bush. Congress should not look at the American people as their own personal ATM. They should not use our money to buy votes for them.

    You always find the funniest pictures MM.

  18. #161641
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:24 pm, tony the tiger said:

    Interesting article by Paul Weyrich predicted an increase in vetoes to “excite his base by using the veto pen.”
    article dated 30 OCT 07

  19. #161642
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:26 pm, tony the tiger said:
  20. #161644
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:27 pm, feebiebabe said:

    Great. Hopefully he sticks with it and does not buckle. I am sure that congress will continue to waste tax payer time and money by trying it again.

    (Michelle, that picture of the pig is the cutest thing i have ever seen!) lol

  21. #161645
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:27 pm, tony the tiger said:

    MM leads with 261 votes…

  22. #161648
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:36 pm, swj719AWG said:

    …a friend to conservatives who demand a tighter rein on federal spending.

    But not a friend to conservatives who demand a tighter rein on boarder security…

  23. #161652
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:42 pm, conservativesRus said:

    sorry swj…I can’t help this – but is that security for hotels and motels?

    (And lest you feel unfairly poked at regarding spelling – I’m an engineer by education and we notoriously spell worse than bad)

  24. #161654
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:47 pm, swj719AWG said:

    grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

  25. #161655
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:49 pm, Defector01 said:

    huzzah for confrontational!

  26. #161657
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:52 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    MM is behind. She only has 161 votes.
    Aces of Spades is leading…

  27. #161658
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 12:53 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Thanks for the link Tony.

  28. #161664
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:03 pm, feebiebabe said:

    Where am i going wrong…i think she is leading. just voted 326 is the total right now….???

  29. #161665
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:03 pm, tony the tiger said:

    #25 & 26
    Well, she’s leading in the overall Best Blog category.
    Noticed the Captain’s Quarters blog has a link and banner on it’s frontpage…

    Good article on there comparing Murtha’s beneficial relationship with Concurrent Technoligies too.

    Cheers!

  30. #161666
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:07 pm, USN RET said:

    She is leading in best overall blog 328 votes, Capt Quarters in 2nd with 261 and HuffPo lagging with 97. Had to pop over and vote on the celeb blogs Rosie vs Trump had to vote for Trump

  31. #161670
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:12 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Ok!! I am looking at the Best Conservative Blog category…my bad.

    Nothing to see here, move along. :-)

  32. #161672
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:14 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    Yes, that would be nice for a change.

    $9 billion and some change?

    “Increasingly confrontational.” Let’s have more of that.

    AMEN Sista, with you on that!

  33. #161675
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:19 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    Thanks tony – I did my part!

  34. #161690
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:32 pm, LarryD said:

    …a friend to conservatives who demand a tighter rein on federal spending.

    Since Bush won’t be running for reelection, is that explanation really so plausible?

    Not that I object to the veto, mind you.

  35. #161695
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:39 pm, tony the tiger said:

    #34 Larry – check the Weyrich article on Townhall (#18) – he explains that the veto has successfuly been used to energize the base.

  36. #161697
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:42 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    The smell of Pork in Washington DC is truly perfume on the pig!

  37. #161708
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:51 pm, Alphonse said:

    Too little too late. Bush will still go down as the King of Porkers.

  38. #161715
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:58 pm, bear1909 said:

    On November 2nd, 2007 at 1:51 pm, Alphonse said:
    Too little too late. Bush will still go down as the King of Porkers.

    Uh, wait. For completely different reasons that would be Bill Clinton.

    :lol:
    OT
    Bacon floats, aj. :)

  39. #161723
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 2:07 pm, right_on said:

    Am I missing the point? Aside from all the hypocracy coming from the left, why isn’t anyone seizing on the opportunity to expose the DemocRATS as what they really are…liars who speak out of both sides of their mouths, operate in the dark of night, far from the light of day, who parse words to fit their own agenda?
    Is it just me, or does anyone else think that when they “craft” the wording of these bills, they do so with words/meanings that can be easily manipulated, to show detractors that they are “actually” working within the boundries of their bill?
    Please, someone tell me our conservative leadership will use this ammunition in political ads in the run up to the elections.

  40. #161774
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 3:28 pm, Boomer said:

    It’s about time he dusty off the veto stamp and started using it.

  41. #161800
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 3:58 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Dual use photo: Could also be used in any Teddy Kennedy / Chappaquidick references….

    Whoa jr, I have too much respect for the pigs!

    This must be why Islamo-fascists and Democrats hate waterboarding though – porcine lifeguards!

    (They look like they’re playing waterpolo, another reason to give up bacon.)

  42. #161831
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 4:24 pm, Cadman said:

    The only bacon I want to see is on my plate…. Unless I live on a remote island in Alaska, with about 30 other people, whom have somehow got there but can’t get off.

  43. #161930
    On November 2nd, 2007 at 5:56 pm, bear1909 said:

    Help! I live in alaska and can’t get off :lol:

  44. #165356
    On November 7th, 2007 at 3:50 am, blues said:

    Rs vote R. Ds vote D.We get screwed.Until WE hold their feet to the fire,we will see nothing but the same old Sh**.Two cycles-no incumbents.Freshman office-holders-so what they can’t do worse than the fossils who are there now.Take us back to the days when politics was an honorable persuit.

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