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February 08, 2003
Rumsfeld Reveals Softer Side in TV Documentary

(2003-02-08) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, known for his tough talk and brusque demeanor, reveals a softer side to British reporter Martin Bashir in an upcoming TV documentary.

A "rough-cut" screening revealed a playful Mr. Rumsfeld, romping in the backyard with his dogs. The spry septuagenarian vigorously scratches his male French poodle, Dominique, behind the ears and coos, "He's such a good boy. He wouldn't hurt a flea. He's Daddy's little sissy-wissy."

The Defense Secretary is also seen gently disciplining his pudgy German Shepherd, Gerhard, after the dog soils the carpet in the entryway of the Rumsfeld home.

"Gerhard, you silly stupid thing," he says in a loving tone, before softly swatting the German Shepherd's backside with a rolled newspaper.

"I used to rub his nose in it," Mr. Rumsfeld tells Mr. Bashir, "but that didn't seem to make him any smarter. Now I just clean up his messes and try to remember that he's just a dopey old dog."

"Of course, at my age," he adds, "'Old' is a term of endearment."

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Subtle and sweet.... excellent stuff...

Posted by: Mike S at February 8, 2003 07:40 PM

I just pulled a muscle from laughing. Thanks a lot!

[Serious aside] I wish I had an audio on that speech, I suspect the 'apology' on 'old' was done in that silky-sweet voice he uses when he's making one of his "just wait till I Really Get On Your Case" points.

"Old" is certainly an endearment compared to something like "ancient history"...

Posted by: Kathy K at February 8, 2003 08:17 PM

The subtlety of this piece makes it one of Scott's very best! This is pure satirical genius!!

Q: What do you get when you cross a French Poodle and a German Shephard?

A: A litter of weasels of course!

Posted by: John Lemon at February 8, 2003 11:45 PM

Oh , the man seems to be nicer to animals than human deings . Gee , what does that tell about him ??? He is closer to animals . I bet , he loves all the animals including WEASELS . LOL don't be afraid of WEASELAS because they're so sensitive !!!1

Posted by: tuilip at February 9, 2003 09:06 AM

Oh , the man seems to be nicer to animals than human deings . Gee , what does that tell about him ??? He is closer to animals . I bet , he loves all the animals including WEASELS . LOL don't be afraid of WEASELAS because they're so sensitive !!!1

Posted by: tuilip at February 9, 2003 09:06 AM

Perfect! This really made my day.

Posted by: weirdbeard at February 9, 2003 10:35 AM

Tuilip, first of all learn to spell if you want to be paid attention.

Remember 911!

Posted by: billhedrick at February 9, 2003 12:39 PM

yeah, Tuilip. If you really want to be taken seriously, you need to learn the following:

1. Two (2) spaces between sentences. This is a matter of personal style, but most people follow it.
2. No space before the period at the end of a sentence .
2a. No space before a comma.
3. Punctuation is not evil
3a. spealling existes for a reasun.
4. One (1) ? or ! suffices!!!!.
5. Grammar do exist.
6. Don't miss words - the rest us normal humans can't figure out what they are unless they're on the page.
7. Learn where not to use commas (this is, a matter, of personal style, but, fewer is, usually better.)
8. "u" is not equivalent to "you".
9. "r" is not equivalent to "are".

Ken Stein

Posted by: Ken Stein at February 9, 2003 04:52 PM

Tulip, Tulip, Tulip. You are such a silly huperson.

Logic took a vacation in your cranium.

You forgot to use the terms, "children, senior citizens, working people, minorities and environment in your statement."

You need to brush up on the demp's playbook.

Posted by: Mikey at February 9, 2003 05:20 PM

Come on Guys...give Tuilip a break. It can be tough to write in English when your first language is French.

Posted by: Robert at February 10, 2003 05:10 AM

thanks Robert.
For the others, learn a little civility.

Posted by: tuilip at February 10, 2003 07:04 AM

Don`t be so quick to thank me Tuilip...don`t you recognize a sarcastic barb when you read one??

Posted by: Robert at February 10, 2003 07:56 AM

Hey tulip; are you from San Francisco? Jethus Chwistht, I bet you like bananas.

Posted by: minniesucks at February 10, 2003 10:05 AM

Actually, while I find Tulip's ideas silly, if not outright contemptible, critiques of Tulip should be confined to the ideas presented, not mere ridicule of the style. Since this is the internet and you cannot see or hear the speaker, perhaps you are belittling the English ability of someone for whom English is a 3rd or 4th language. I'm bilingual, and I sincerely hope that when I use Chinese to convince someone, I will be judged on my content and not on my regrettably imperfect grasp of a very difficult foreign language.

Posted by: nathan at February 10, 2003 07:26 PM

Attacks "ad hominem" are showing the lacking of good argumentation.

Posted by: Son of a Bush at February 11, 2003 08:22 AM

Tulip,
If you would kindly send me your lunch money every day I would not have to threaten you with a clinched fist of mass destruction in the playground at recess.

Posted by: Michael at February 18, 2003 12:14 AM
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