Poor Rove loses his temper

aps · 04-23-07, 06:50 AM

Karl Rove has no finesse. How sad, considering his position in this administration (and not that I didn't know this already).

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Bush Aide’s Celebrity Meeting Becomes a Global Warming Run-In

As Ms. Crow and Ms. David described it on the Huffington Post Web site on Sunday, when Mr. Rove turned toward his table, Ms. Crow touched his arm and “Karl swung around and spat, ‘Don’t touch me.’ ”

Both sides agreed that Ms. Crow told him, “You can’t speak to us like that, you work for us,” to which Mr. Rove responded, “I don’t work for you, I work for the American people.” Ms. Crow and Ms. David wrote that Ms. Crow shot back, “We are the American people.”

In their Web posting, Ms. Crow and Ms. David described Mr. Rove as responding with “anger flaring,” and as having “exploded with even more venom” as the argument continued.

“She came over to insult me,” Mr. Rove said Saturday night, “and she succeeded.”

Mr. Rove did not respond to a request for comment on the women’s Internet posting on Sunday. . . .

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/23/wa...on/23rove.html

Poor Rovey Wovey.

BubbaBob · 04-23-07, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by aps

Karl Rove has no finesse. How sad, considering his position in this administration (and not that I didn't know this already). Poor Rovey Wovey.

It's kinda hard to keep your cool when the folks that approach your table are already looking for a fight, and when their arguments are so idiotic and hipocritical as Crowe's and David's:

David (4/10, Dallas): I am jogging outside in 40 degree freezing cold . . . 70 degrees in January and 40 degrees in April. That is exactly why Sheryl Crow and I are in a biodiesel bus going thru the Southeast visiting college campuses to talk about the urgency of this issue and how everyone . . . everyone . . . has to start doing something. I would write more, but I have to go run warm water over my hands and thaw out from my run.

Crow and David (4/18, Nashville): Our other surprise was a visit by former Vice President Al Gore who sat and talked with us on the bus about what he hopes to see happen in this country as the stop global warming movement catches fire. Having the former Vice President visit was like having your dad show up for Father's Weekend at the sorority house. We were giddy with excitement and proud to show him our home away from home.

Crow (4/19, Springfield, Tenn.): I have spent the better part of this tour trying to come up with easy ways for us all to become a part of the solution to global warming. Although my ideas are in the earliest stages of development, they are, in my mind, worth investigating. One of my favorites is in the area of forest conservation which we heavily rely on for oxygen. I propose a limitation be put on how many squares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting. Now, I don't want to rob any law-abiding American of his or her God-given rights, but I think we are an industrious enough people that we can make it work with only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where 2 to 3 could be required.

Crow (4/19): I also like the idea of not using paper napkins, which happen to be made from virgin wood and represent the height of wastefulness. I have designed a clothing line that has what's called a "dining sleeve." The sleeve is detachable and can be replaced with another "dining sleeve," after usage. The design will offer the "diner" the convenience of wiping his mouth on his sleeve rather than throwing out yet another barely used paper product. I think this idea could also translate quite well to those suffering with an annoying head cold.

Crow (4/19): This next idea I have been saving but I will share it with you if you promise not to steal it. It is my latest, very exciting idea for creating incentive for us all to minimize our own personal carbon footprints. It's a reality show. (I feel pretty certain NO ONE has thought of this yet!) Here is the premise: the contest consists of 10 people who are competing for the top spot as the person who lives the "greenest" life. This will be reflected in the contestant's home, his business, and his own personal living style. The winner of this challenging, prestigious, contest would receive what??. . . . a recording contract!!!!!

David (4/20, Charlottesville): Sheryl couldn't be with me tonight because of a previous commitment [Crow traveled to New York for a show that wasn't part of the tour] but luckily rock stars have rock star friends. Tonight, I spoke outside the gorgeous Charlottesville pavilion, in front of a couple of thousand slightly inebriated college men (there to see the wonderful Robert Randolph and the Family Band) who were forced to sit through the opening act . . . me. Truly, it was one of the most challenging 20 minutes of my life. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw guys yawning, I heard kids saying "where's the music?" and I think I heard the "b" word. I rushed through the speech and when I walked off the stage I immediately burst into tears. Not because I took anything personally but because it was so clear how much work is still to be done. Tonight served as a stark reminder that social change is a journey and I learned tonight that not every stop is going to be easy.

Poor Laurie David has to use hot water to warm up her poor little cold hands after a 40 degree jog. I wonder how many BTU's were wasted there. Note that she also calls 40 degrees "freezing cold"...not much intellectual firepower there.

Then there is Crow's idea that we all should use one square of toilet paper per bathroom visit. APS, if you decide to follow this idiotic idea and we ever meet, warn me...I really REALLY don't what to shake your hand.

And then we have the "wiping sleeve" concept...one that was used in the 1400's or so and discarded because folks got used to the idea of hygene. APS, you go right back to them good ol' days, but I don't think I'll follow you there.

Then there is Crow sophmorically excited about a reality show for greenies that lets you win a recording contract. Sorry, it's already been done...it's called "American Idol".

Lastly, poor David "bursts into tears" because the kids wanted to hear the band they came to see, not to hear her whining...damn ibnsensitive kids...kinda like her and Crow aggressively trying to call out the VP when he is eating dinner.

APS, your crowd needs to keep it up. This kind of crap does more damage to you lib tree huggers than ANYTHING the other side could ever come up with.

BubbaBob

Chanda · 04-23-07, 10:14 AM

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Both sides agreed that Ms. Crow told him, “You can’t speak to us like that, you work for us,” to which Mr. Rove responded, “I don’t work for you, I work for the American people.” Ms. Crow and Ms. David wrote that Ms. Crow shot back, “We are the American people.”

Someone should tell Rove that 70% of Americans think the Federal government should do more to address global warming. Unfortunately, he thinks he only has to answer to the 30%ers.

niftydrifty · 04-23-07, 12:24 PM

Rove and Co promised to bring a new tone to Washington. they indeed did.

BubbaBob · 04-23-07, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by niftydrifty

Rove and Co promised to bring a new tone to Washington. they indeed did.

Nope...Crow and Co brought the new tone...Rove simply responded appropriately to their actions.

When it comes to Sheryl Crow's touring requirements, if it's Tuesday, this must be Bombay. Gin that is. The rock star's performance contract includes specific day-to-day instructions on what kind of booze Sheryl needs in her dressing room (TSG has never seen such attention to detail in any other concert rider we've posted). For each show, Crow requires 12 bottles of Grolsch beer, 6 bottles of "local" beer, and a bottle each of "good Australian Cabernet" and "good Merlot." As for the harder stuff, promoters are directed to purchase specific booze depending on what day of the week the concert falls, as the below rider excerpt reveals. Additionally, when the global warming warrior hits the road, her touring entourage (and equipment) travels in three tractor trailers, four buses, and six cars. Now that's a carbon footprint! (4 pages)

Sheryl Crow and Laurie should collectively call themselves hipocrytes, and quit throwing stones. Their glass house is extremely fragile.

BubbaBob

ARealConservative · 04-23-07, 02:07 PM

People have emotions, good days, bad days - say things they regret - blow off steam, and sometimes approach other people with the intent to cause trouble.

Then people with a partisan agenda run with it...........................

aps · 04-23-07, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ARealConservative

People have emotions, good days, bad days - say things they regret - blow off steam, and sometimes approach other people with the intent to cause trouble.

Then people with a partisan agenda run with it...........................

Oh, so Rove has good days when he treats people with whom he disagrees with respect? Somehow I highly doubt it.

ARealConservative · 04-23-07, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aps

Oh, so Rove has good days when he treats people with whom he disagrees with respect? Somehow I highly doubt it.

never met the guy - but yes - I imagine he shows respect to people he disagrees with quite often.

americanwoman · 04-23-07, 02:20 PM

Karl Rove.....is not human.

ARealConservative · 04-23-07, 02:25 PM

Even without hearing the audio of the communication I can see how this went down by some of the things they said

“We are the American people.”

Right off the bat you can see what kind of attitude they had when approaching Mr. Rove. If you think this is a good attitude, next time a cop pulls you over - give it a try. "I pay your salary" or "I'm your boss". See how the rest of it goes down.