Bush Press Conference Protocol

[Amerpie]

His press conferences are meaningless. Only "friendly" reporters get called on. He can never remember two-part questions.

Doesn't he even get the questions in advance?

Oh, and I hate that bullshit when he calls journalists by their first names.

One more thing - haven't there been reporters banished for being too hard-nosed with him (e.g., Helen Thomas)?

[AndyP]

1. that would make sense

I never really thought about it but whenever I watch a conference they are always questions that are almost calling for an easy answer. They are prolly screened before they get there, or have to submit their questions in advance to have the speech writers come up with a good answer.