Former Press Secretary McClellan's new book rips Bush

crispfin · Postby **crispfin** » May 28th, 2008, 5:04 am

Heard about this a lot last night:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080528/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_mcclellan_book_11

Some are saying he's just disgruntled and trying to make money, others he's looking for revenge. Who knows?

Mole_J · Postby **Mole_J** » May 28th, 2008, 3:03 pm

I noticed, this was moved from a small headline on Drudge Report to a big Headline with more information on both both sides as the day went on. Not sure what I believe really. It is probably a little of both.

jinjer · Postby **jinjer** » May 28th, 2008, 3:06 pm

I read a little excerpt from the book. To me it sounds like most info is being stretched. The part that I read was poorly written and seemed like statements I have heard from those who make up stories.

Just my .02!

Jinjer

Who new · Postby **Who new** » May 28th, 2008, 3:38 pm

Since Carl Rove is accused of obstruction of justice and been subpoenaed by the House it looks like we'll hear more. Hard to imagine writing that unless he's ready to back it up.

one love · Postby **one love** » May 28th, 2008, 4:00 pm

Who new wrote:Since Carl Rove is accused of obstruction of justice and been subpoenaed by the House it looks like we'll hear more. Hard to imagine writing that unless he's ready to back it up.

I would not say that people do this all the time. All it takes is a disagreement or someone giving correction, the other then gets offended upset and sees the oppurtunity in his hands. Not only to make his boss look bad on a topic that many thrive on but also to get a bundle of money on a book deal.
Im not saying this is the case although i dont hold to much water in it, because he did press conferences with no problem for a while.

My .02

DeWayneTN · Postby **DeWayneTN** » May 28th, 2008, 5:06 pm

The book is number one on Amazon.com. Do you think it would be that high if it were a glowing report of how wonderful the administration is? Is it far fetched to think McClellan wants a big payday and notoriety?

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » May 28th, 2008, 5:10 pm

McClellan wants a big payday and notoriety

and who doesn't?

DeWayneTN · Postby **DeWayneTN** » May 28th, 2008, 5:11 pm

Full Quiver wrote: and who doesn't?

I would hope some don't at the expense of their integrity. But I could be wrong.

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » May 28th, 2008, 5:25 pm

We are assuming that he is not being truthful aren't we?

Hold on before we go on the attack though. Before anyone says well for 6 years he spoke good of the Bush admin. and supported, publicly, them and so he must be lying and grinding an axe now need I remind us all....... for how many years did we cling to a religious message and poor our blood, sweat, and tears into it to only take a different stand now and yet so many say we are disgruntled?

DeWayneTN · Postby **DeWayneTN** » May 28th, 2008, 5:29 pm

Yes I am. I know skepticism is mostly reserved only for ministers of the gospel around here but I maintain a healthy dose when it comes to gossipy tell-all books by disgruntled former employees. :-)

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » May 28th, 2008, 5:31 pm

Sorry D but I edited my post as you were posting.

If he was so on Bush's team then why exactly is he a former employee?

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » May 28th, 2008, 5:40 pm

DeWayneTN wrote:Yes I am. I know skepticism is mostly reserved only for ministers of the gospel around here but I maintain a healthy dose when it comes to gossipy tell-all books by disgruntled former employees.

Especially when it's release is targeted to effect a Presidential Election cycle.

DeWayneTN · Postby **DeWayneTN** » May 28th, 2008, 5:41 pm

Do you expect me to know the answer to that question or are you thinking out loud? Why don't you read the book and write us up a report?

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » May 28th, 2008, 5:57 pm

So you can't tell us why he is a former employee of the Bush admin. but you can question his integrity and say his book is gossip?

I would hope some don't at the expense of their integrity

gossipy tell-all books by disgruntled former employees

By the way, Bush isn't running for office this cycle, neither is Cheney, and McCain is not Bush.

one love · Postby **one love** » May 29th, 2008, 3:04 am

Full Quiver wrote:So you can't tell us why he is a former employee of the Bush admin. but you can question his integrity and say his book is gossip?

I would hope some don't at the expense of their integrity

gossipy tell-all books by disgruntled former employees

By the way, Bush isn't running for office this cycle, neither is Cheney, and McCain is not Bush.

yes but he is a republican and one that is a senator. This book just makes al republicans look like warmongers and just plain evil people. Just as the democratic party would like the world to think. I think the analogy of a spiritual change in theology does not even compare to this. Hopefully you are not implying that while in TCOG you did things wrongful and corrupt and it took you to leave to see the corruption you were in? He worked there and if he is so innocent and all else is evil why did he wait until now, to say there is no wonder would be wanting it to be true.
I am not implying that he is a bad person or that his book is all lies but skeptical? Absolutley. :wink:

Not meant to be sarcastic :wink:

Jude 2