Foot-in-Mouth Awards

OnyxCougar · 12-01-2003, 10:32 PM

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Rumsfeld Ramble Wins 'Foot in Mouth' Award
Mon Dec 1, 9:09 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's curious statement at a press briefing was named on Monday as the year's most baffling comment by a public figure.

Rumsfeld, usually renowned for his uncompromising tough talking, was awarded the "Foot in Mouth" award for a confusing message which probably left his audience in the dark as to its meaning, Britain's Plain English Campaign said.

"Reports that say something hasn't happened are interesting to me, because as we know, there are known unknowns; there things we know we know," Rumsfeld told the briefing.

"We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know."

John Lister, spokesman for the campaign which strives to have public information delivered in clear, straightforward English, said: "We think we know what he means. But we don't know if we really know."

Rumsfeld, whose boss President Bush is often singled out by language critics for his sometimes unusual use of English, took the booby prize ahead of a bizarre effort from actor-turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger .

"I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman," was the odd statement from the new California Governor.

Previous holders of the award include U.S. actress Alicia Silverstone and British chancellor Gordon Brown. Last year's winner was actor Richard Gere.

elSicomoro · 12-01-2003, 10:57 PM

You saw that too? That's great! There is a sound link to it at the moment on the BBC News site.

quzah · 12-02-2003, 06:42 AM

Funny stuff. If you haven't seen it, take a listen over at Dubyaspeak for some side-splitting words from the man in the White House.

Quzah.

ThisOleMiss · 12-17-2003, 10:43 PM

Dubya may not be the most articulate president we ever had, but he gets the job done.

That and he's starting to look really hot.

quzah · 12-17-2003, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by ThisOleMiss
That and he's starting to look really hot.

I am at a loss for words.

Quzah.

Happy Monkey · 12-17-2003, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by ThisOleMiss
Dubya may not be the most articulate president we ever had, but he gets the job done.

What job? As far as I can tell, the only thing he's gotten done is capturing Hussein, and that isn't even part of the job description.

wolf · 12-18-2003, 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by ThisOleMiss
That and he's starting to look really hot.

You've been in women's prison how long?

xoxoxoBruce · 12-18-2003, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by ThisOleMiss
That and he's starting to look really hot.

well that's the best reason to vote for him I heard so far.

ladysycamore · 12-18-2003, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by ThisOleMiss
Dubya may not be the most articulate president we ever had, but he gets the job done.

That and he's starting to look really hot.

wolf · 12-19-2003, 01:07 AM

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Originally posted by xoxoxoBruce
well that's the best reason to vote for him I heard so far.

Worked for Clinton.

12-17-2003, 10:43 PM	#4
ThisOleMiss Resident President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Very, very, rural Mississippi Posts: 83	Dubya may not be the most articulate president we ever had, but he gets the job done. That and he's starting to look really hot. __________________ Why kill them when you can make them live and suffer?

12-01-2003, 10:57 PM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	You saw that too? That's great! There is a sound link to it at the moment on the BBC News site.

12-02-2003, 06:42 AM	#3
quzah Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 375	Funny stuff. If you haven't seen it, take a listen over at Dubyaspeak for some side-splitting words from the man in the White House. Quzah.

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