Why Scott McClellan Is Like Dilbert

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People will say anything to sell more copies of their books. If what he says is even vaguely true, then why didn't McClellan resign sooner than he did?

Graniteman of NH 3:23PM May 28, 2008

Was the President's Spokesperson lying then or is he lying now?

G. Diaz of DC 3:18PM May 28, 2008

McClellan bears responsibility for staying as long as he did. But I'm not sure which problems leading Americans to "leave their jobs all the time" would be "far worse than being asked to spread war propaganda" (unless you fully believe in it). War is something to be extraordinarily careful with, given that it costs hundreds of billions of dollars or more, takes or ruins many lives, and can have extra-regional side effects. Not your everyday set of consequences in corporate America.

Alex J of OH 3:02PM May 28, 2008

Why is the White House so surprised. Or, rather, acting so surprised. Last November the publisher sent excerpts of the book to various White House (upper-level) staff and asked for feedback and comments. This reminds me of the scene in Casablanca where Claude Raines stands in the middle of Rick's casino and acts shocked that there "is gambling going on." Well. Hush my mouth. They are now trying to paint Scott as a disgruntled ex-employee. This is a typical response of the Bush White House. When the truth is told, attack the messenger. Slam them. Revile them. Belittle them. Call them liars. The Bush administration will be seen historically as the worst presidency in the history of our great country. But. You ain't seen nothin' yet. Eight months left of this hollow man. This nothing president. You just know that his staff and hangers on are updating their resumes as we speak. A long sigh of relief will be heard when these psuedo-cowboys saddle up and ride back to Texas to enjoy all the money they made off the backs of the American people. Good riddance George.

mike of FL 2:46PM May 28, 2008

This is not about Dilbert. It is about whether your president and his band of merry political spinners lied to you again, and again, and again. And about whether YOU were (or still are) stupid enough to believe in them while they did so.
As for the intent of this article? Go ask the "Evil HR Director" (if you have to ask.)

Daniel David of NM 2:46PM May 28, 2008

Naming the names of people who were responsible now counts as passing the buck? Accountability is only for those we don't like? "Passing the buck" means blaming someone else for one's own actions. Surely you're not asserting that McClellan was responsible for the Iraq war, outing an active CIA agent, and going on a week's vacation while New Orleans drowned? Decisions are made at the top, not the bottom, and the top is where the buck stops.

Paul Camp of GA 2:40PM May 28, 2008

There's no reason to believe that McClellan is trying to settle a score-an automatic rote defense that all employers make. There's no doubt that a book favorable or neutral towards the Bush WH would not sell. McClellan will make big bucks with an expose of the Bush WH. Nonetheless, there's no doubt what he is saying is true--much the same allegations as made by Richard Clarke and Paul O'Neil. No doubt he is also trying to save his soul, as he actively participated in promoting an illegal, immoral war based on lies and half-truths (lies and lies).

Phil of GA 2:39PM May 28, 2008

Many more Americans work for companies with dubious workplace and community ethics and they keep their jobs because, at the end of the days, ideals don't pay the Bills. Your argument against McClellan doesn't change the fact the what he write is true and that it is important that the American people know about it.

of NY 2:19PM May 28, 2008

The Democrats in Congress are probably salivating over the thought of finally being able to subpoena Rove, Cheney and Bush, to see if they can trap them into an inconsistency with McClellan's mewlings. Even Ari Fleischer is saying this is not the McClellan he knew. Funny, what Soros' money can do.

E. M. Raasch of NJ 2:15PM May 28, 2008