The bulge in Bush's suit!?

Donut · 10-11-2004, 08:13 PM

So was it a receiver to make him sound intelligent?

More importantly - if it was why did he not bother to use it!?

Bush's bulge stirs media rumours

A bulge in the back of President George W Bush's suit jacket during the first TV debate with John Kerry has triggered rumours that he was wired to get help.
Internet websites alleged the apparent bulge, during last week's debate in Miami, was a radio receiver feeding him answers from an offstage aide.

The Bush campaign dismissed the claims, saying it was just a wrinkle in the presidential jacket.

It also denied some web reports that Mr Bush was wearing a bullet-proof vest.

"People have been spending too much time dealing with Internet conspiracies. It's ridiculous," Bush campaign manager Scott Stanzel was quoted as saying by the AFP news agency.

Another campaign official said it was nothing more than a question of tailoring.

"There was nothing under his suit jacket," Nicolle Devenish, the Bush campaign's communications director, told the New York Times newspaper.

"It was most likely a rumpling of that portion of his suit jacket, or a wrinkle in the fabric," Ms Devenish added.

President Bush's tailor later said that the bulge was nothing more than a pucker along the jacket's back seam, according to the Seattle Times newspaper.

Georges de Paris, who made the suit worn by Mr Bush, said the bulge was accentuated when the president crossed his arms and leaned forward

Lord of Alcohol · 10-11-2004, 10:40 PM

I saw the pic, damn the guy cant even cheat right? And hes our President?

Faceman · 10-11-2004, 11:05 PM

I'm not the one to defend Bush normally, but I find it kinda hard to believe that the president of the United States couldn't come up with a less bulky device for something as simple as (very) short range radio transmission, when I can buy a Walkie that fits in my shirt's pocket for 19.95$ [img]graemlins/uhoh2.gif[/img]

DBear · 10-11-2004, 11:38 PM

It's called a spine , people.

No wonder the Democrats didn't know what it was [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Timber Loftis · 10-12-2004, 02:12 AM

That's a general link to the site, DBear, and did not show anything other than other links.

But, I agree with the sentiment. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

Any of you hippies out there who don't know what wrinkles in the back of a suit jacket look like should try getting a job for a change of pace.

Donut · 10-12-2004, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DBear:
It's called a spine , people.

No wonder the Democrats didn't know what it was [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Duck!!!! Phew that was close! Something just went right over your head!

Stratos · 10-12-2004, 10:21 AM

The plot thickens...

Spelca · 10-12-2004, 10:44 AM

That's a weird-looking spine. He should go see a chiropractor. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 10-12-2004, 10:59 AM

I'm with Faceman... Don't we have, you know, spies? Don't they need to communicate with each other on their spy missions? Am I supposed to honestly believe that this bulky box was the best method of transmission our government could come up with?

Morgan_Corbesant · 10-12-2004, 01:02 PM

The liberals just have to complain about everything he does. If he has something that looks strange, it's automaticaly something that shouldn't be. You can't make some people happy, no matter what you try.

10-11-2004, 08:13 PM	#1
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	So was it a receiver to make him sound intelligent? More importantly - if it was why did he not bother to use it!? Bush's bulge stirs media rumours A bulge in the back of President George W Bush's suit jacket during the first TV debate with John Kerry has triggered rumours that he was wired to get help. Internet websites alleged the apparent bulge, during last week's debate in Miami, was a radio receiver feeding him answers from an offstage aide. The Bush campaign dismissed the claims, saying it was just a wrinkle in the presidential jacket. It also denied some web reports that Mr Bush was wearing a bullet-proof vest. "People have been spending too much time dealing with Internet conspiracies. It's ridiculous," Bush campaign manager Scott Stanzel was quoted as saying by the AFP news agency. Another campaign official said it was nothing more than a question of tailoring. "There was nothing under his suit jacket," Nicolle Devenish, the Bush campaign's communications director, told the New York Times newspaper. "It was most likely a rumpling of that portion of his suit jacket, or a wrinkle in the fabric," Ms Devenish added. President Bush's tailor later said that the bulge was nothing more than a pucker along the jacket's back seam, according to the Seattle Times newspaper. Georges de Paris, who made the suit worn by Mr Bush, said the bulge was accentuated when the president crossed his arms and leaned forward __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

10-11-2004, 10:40 PM	#2
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	I saw the pic, damn the guy cant even cheat right? And hes our President? __________________ No

10-11-2004, 11:05 PM	#3
Faceman Hathor Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Vienna Age: 42 Posts: 2,248	I'm not the one to defend Bush normally, but I find it kinda hard to believe that the president of the United States couldn't come up with a less bulky device for something as simple as (very) short range radio transmission, when I can buy a Walkie that fits in my shirt's pocket for 19.95$ [img]graemlins/uhoh2.gif[/img] __________________ \"I am forever spellbound by the frailty of life\"<br /><br /> Faceman

10-11-2004, 11:38 PM	#4
DBear Drow Warrior Join Date: April 1, 2004 Location: trapped inside this octavarium Age: 57 Posts: 251	It's called a spine , people. No wonder the Democrats didn't know what it was [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ <i>\"You have been sat here far too long for the good that you are doing. Depart, I say, and let us be done with you. In the name of God, go!\"</i>\"--Oliver Cromwell

10-12-2004, 10:21 AM	#7
Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 3,888	The plot thickens... __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability.

10-12-2004, 02:12 AM	#5
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	That's a general link to the site, DBear, and did not show anything other than other links. But, I agree with the sentiment. [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] Any of you hippies out there who don't know what wrinkles in the back of a suit jacket look like should try getting a job for a change of pace.

10-12-2004, 10:44 AM	#8
Spelca Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: From Slovenia, in Sweden Age: 42 Posts: 931	That's a weird-looking spine. He should go see a chiropractor. [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ At one time or another there will be a choice: you or the wall. (J. Winterson)

10-12-2004, 10:59 AM	#9
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	I'm with Faceman... Don't we have, you know, spies? Don't they need to communicate with each other on their spy missions? Am I supposed to honestly believe that this bulky box was the best method of transmission our government could come up with? __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

10-12-2004, 01:02 PM	#10
Morgan_Corbesant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 45 Posts: 1,224	The liberals just have to complain about everything he does. If he has something that looks strange, it's automaticaly something that shouldn't be. You can't make some people happy, no matter what you try. __________________ Morgan Corbesant, Elven BladeSinger, Captain of the army of the Seldarine<br /><br /> [img]\"http://www.rleeermey.com/images/linkbanners/usmcredwhiteblue.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Protector of Elves<br />Slayer of Orcs<br /><br />ALL YOUR BASE, ARE BELONG TO US!!!<br />I DON\'T FIGHT FOR HONOR, I FIGHT TO WIN!<br />\"One who is a samurai must before all things keep constantly in mind, by day and by night...the fact that he has to die\". <br />-Daidoji Yuzan-<br />16th Century

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