bush bizarrely evokes the ever-reviled clinton!

From Cox News :

Bush Says He Will Lead Congress on Social Security, Making Some Republicans Nervous

WASHINGTON -- President Bush publicly prodded Republicans on Wednesday to follow his lead and approve personal accounts under Social Security, conceding some lawmakers are concerned about whether it will be worth the political price. "I think it is," he said.
"Our job is to confront issues and not pass them on," the president said at a White House news conference. He said he looked forward to mounting a vigorous public campaign for his recommendations, and stressed that he is open to discussions with lawmakers on "all areas except raising the payroll tax."

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Well, i'm sure that it makes everyone else feel better when bush says "I think it is" worth the price that the rest of them will have to pay!
And nice that he is flat-out refusing to hear a reasonable solution to the "crisis" - taxes.
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The president said, "I fully understand the power of those who want toderail a Social Security agenda by, you know, scaring people.
It's been a tactic for a long period of time by those who believe the status quo is acceptable."

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Amazing how he always accuses the others of "scaring people" when that has been the cornerstone of everything that he has said and done since he came into office! His speech writers must laugh their asses off at the things that they have him say!
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In his remarks, Bush twice likened his efforts to those once undertaken by former President Bill Clinton, a Democrat. His predecessor was effective in "teeing up the issue," the president said.
Bush did not mention two significant differences _ Clinton urged Congress to "save Social Security first" in an era of budget surpluses, while the current administration faces large deficits and is considering borrowing as part of its recommendations.
Nor did Clinton support allowing individuals to divert their payroll taxes into personal accounts.

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Equally incredible that he tries to liken himself to Clinton, whom his followers despise, while having nothing whatsoever in common with him!
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Bush said he looks forward to working with lawmakers of both parties, although thus far, his private meetings at the White House with members of Congress have been for Republicans only.

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It's always funny to see the differences in what he says and what he does! But then he has proven again and again that he will literally say anything!