THE PRESIDENT: You can ask another question. I really am going to -- look, we got -- it's hard to believe, like a month away from the Iowa caucuses, and it's going to get intense. And elections are intense. They are intense experiences, and they're intense on both sides. This is the first time in a long time that both parties haven't had -- kind of a clear nominee, and it's going to be interesting to watch.
Q Do you miss it?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, I'm going to miss the campaigning. I like campaigning. If somebody ever says they don't like campaigning, they're not telling you -- either that, or they're a lousy candidate. I mean, it's fun. (Laughter.) I enjoy it. I enjoy the crowds, I enjoy the noise, I enjoy giving that message, I enjoy the competition. And, yes, I'm going to miss it.
On the other hand, what I'm not going to miss is what we all -- some of us went through in 2000, which was getting out on the airplane and having my friend Candy Crowley pass a virus around and -- (laughter.) I got a respiratory infection; so did half the press corps. They got off the plane; I didn't get to get off the plane. And it was tough, it was a tough experience. And, well, look, I'm not dissing Candy; I said, "my friend." Look, it can happen to the best of them, you know.
CaptainChewbacca wrote:Herpes? The hell? Does 'respiratory infection' mean something other than the obvious?
On the other hand, what I'm not going to miss is what we all -- some of us went through in 2000, which was getting out on the airplane and having my friend Candy Crowley pass a virus around and -- (laughter.)
That was the part that was supposed to be funny. This is a HURR HURR BUSH ARE A STUPID thread.
Ok, but its really not funny. I think it says more about you that you went straight to 'herpes' instead of 'flu', which is what I usually get on a long plane flight.
Stuart: The only problem is, I'm losing track of which universe I'm in.
You kinda look like Jesus. With a lightsaber.- Peregrin Toker
CaptainChewbacca wrote:Ok, but its really not funny. I think it says more about you that you went straight to 'herpes' instead of 'flu', which is what I usually get on a long plane flight.
CaptainChewbacca wrote:Ok, but its really not funny. I think it says more about you that you went straight to 'herpes' instead of 'flu', which is what I usually get on a long plane flight.
What, pretell, does that say about me?
You think about herpes alot.
Stuart: The only problem is, I'm losing track of which universe I'm in.
You kinda look like Jesus. With a lightsaber.- Peregrin Toker
CaptainChewbacca wrote:Ok, but its really not funny. I think it says more about you that you went straight to 'herpes' instead of 'flu', which is what I usually get on a long plane flight.
What, pretell, does that say about me?
You think about herpes alot.
Or, that the president talked about some chick friend of his "Passing around a virus" at 30,000 feet. Even the press corps laughed so much the president had to stop.
Was I supposed to say HIV? Sorry, I thought herpes would strike a far less sinister note.
Chardok wrote:
Or, that the president talked about some chick friend of his "Passing around a virus" at 30,000 feet. Even the press corps laughed so much the president had to stop.
This is the current President we're talking about, yes? You realize he's about as easy to amuse as an orangutang with an etch-a-sketch?
"It's you Americans. There's something about nipples you hate. If this were Germany, we'd be romping around naked on the stage here."
