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February 16, 2006
Our Virile Leaders.
He goes on television to "take responsibility" for having done it.
And the words that the President chooses to describe the Vice President's explanation? "Powerful." And "strong." Even "very strong."
Strong. Powerful. Taking responsibility. Very strong.
Brought to you by Karl Rove, Minister of Semiotics.
Posted by Eric at February 16, 2006 9:21 PM
Comments
We can't criticize the VP or the quail win.
(Sorry - stolen from the Daily Show)
Posted by: K at February 17, 2006 4:54 PM
Good message management, though. Because every one knows that it's the first impression sticks, they first got their underlings to blame the victim for literally stepping out of line. This lets them have it both ways: Cheney can "take responsibility," while at the same time having everyone else "know" that "It wasn't really his fault."
And, yes, apparently someone told the President to emphasize "strength" and "power" in response to any questions about the Vice President's statement. So the President focused like a laser beam on that message.
With the whole transcript, he looks like a doofus. But once it's edited prepared for broadcast, there he is, staying on message.
Posted by: Todd at February 17, 2006 4:58 PM
And Charles Krauthammer said that the V.P. was "manly" for waiting a half a day before reporting the incident.
Posted by: Neal R. at February 17, 2006 5:56 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! oh thank you, it;s the first laugh of my day
Posted by: SoW at February 19, 2006 1:52 PM