Sox meet the president

I'm sorry but that is a really inappropriate joke for Bush to make. It wasn't mandatory for Manny to show up to the white house, and that was low and unnecessary.

Maybe its because bush has destroyed the american economy, and promoted war worldwide, that manny missed the meet and greet. Good job Manny. Half of Bush's texas rangers teams were juicers ,he could not be anymore illegitimate.

"Manny Ramirez isn't here, I guess it's because his grandmother died again," Bush joked.

Or maybe because you're an embarrassment to the world, GWB, and meeting you and waiting for you to feign appreciation of their World Series season.

I always give Manny the benefit of the doubt.

Any idea why Manny didn't make the trip? Was he just being Manny?

Bush should leave Manny alone...after all, Manny is the superior intellect.

Bush should leave Manny alone...after all, Manny is the superior intellect.

who cares bush is a fun guy , honestly i think he is up their with some of are worst presidents, but he is a fun guy. He knows how to make people laugh and he loves the greatest game, baseball.

It was George, just being Bush.

Get over it people...if Clinton had said it, you'd think differently.

The photos are from the 2004 team or the Red Sox traded for Johnny Damon Trot Nixon,ect

I did not know you put up both years-odd.My Bad

The joke about Manny was funny, and appropriate. Some of you folks need to develop a sense of humor.

Looks like the Pinko Commies jumped in early.

Go back to burning the flag or vandalizing a Marine Corp Recruitment Center or whatever it is you socialists do best.

This is baseball. Get real.

It is always great to hear the liberals complain (again) about nothing. It was a JOKE people (much like Obama and Clinton)...

I'm not a fan of GWB, but it was a joke, people. Lame. But still only a joke.
Sort of like...well...GWB ;-) ;-)

Some times he shows up to be part of the team, sometimes he doesn't - its just Manny be Manny

I thought the joke was funny. It WAS a joke. Lighten up, people.

I wish the whole team had skipped this ridiculous ceremony.

The comment was inapprorpriate but the comments by Mike G and Jason W are classic Liberal comments from people that hide behind message boards like this instead of doing something about the things that they do not like in the world. I am sure they are both voting for Hillery too.

I wonder how they felt standing next to Dick Cheyney out of his Darth Vader suit. The stench of evil must have been serious

Um, is it just me or does it seem a little f-ed up that the president is spending time honoring the Red Sox? Shouldn't he be out solving the world's problems or fixing the mess he caused in Iraq? Of course the Red Sox are amazing, but that doesn't mean GWB should be spending time inviting them to the White House and giving a speech. It just makes him look even more ridiculous.

lighten up sports fans, this is entertainment, not politics. Need a tissue for those tears ya' babies?

I think the appropriate response is "Ha ha ha." Manny's played this game a few too many times. Bush makes jokes at informal events, his comments from the '04 team's visit were similar. Settle down RSN.

Manny got confused and showed up in a suit waiting to meet the prez at White Castle.

As much as I loathe Bushie, have to admit it was a good joke. Of course, someone else obviously wrote it for the moron.

Bushy being Bushy.

Man, for a second here I thought I stumbled into the comments section from last night's Obama/Clinton debate.

IT WAS GOOD TO SEE, THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WAS AWARE OF MANNY RAMIREZ ABSCENCE FOR THE SECOND TIME, HOWEVER THAT JOKE ABOUT HIS GRANDMA DYING, WAS DEFINITLEY POOR IN TASTE. WHY DOES GEORGE BUSH THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE, MAKE SUCH AN INSENSITIVE COMMENT?

baseball players should stay away from politicians. Manny was smart not to get involved. it's sad to see great players get suckered into political stunts.

baseball players should stay away from politicians. Manny was smart not to get involved. it's sad to see great players get suckered into political stunts.

Not a fan of W, but I'l give him or his briefer / speech writer kudos for knowing sort of an inside joke. Not tasteless - I'm sure if you searched shaughnessy columns he's made the same joke. Because of his knowledge of baseball and sports, I'll guess he knew the multiple grandmother stories and did that off the cuff.

OTOH, Bush is not the type to let Manny's absence slide. It's a power thing with him, just like his comments on how reporters and staffers dress and how he gives diminutive nicknames to reporters. He's joking, but he noticed, and wanted to cut on Manny in return.

I bet almost all the sox players are democrats with a mind to speak for themselves. The ceremomy was something Bush didn't screw up. Hey people there is hope. 1-20-09 will be here soon!!!!

Bushy being Bushy.

YAY for our guys!

"manny fan"; do you have any sense of humor at all? It was funny to most. If you knew how to be objective (like Hinsey) you wouldn't let your political leanings get in the way of a good snicker. I'm a "manny fan" too. Lighten up.

oh for goodness sake can't people have a laugh without being political and acting like the media we all hate--and Bush bashing/how about just once letting the players enjoy themselves....I mean, for some of these guys, who I am sure don't like the administration....they were at the White House....they met the president.... let them enjoy their moment. Manny is kind of a boob sometimes, and if it was Clinton, or any other president, someone HAS to put a damper on it...oooooo...
Good for them! Everyone else can get over it.

"manny fan"; do you have any sense of humor at all? It was funny to most. If you knew how to be objective (like Hinsey) you wouldn't let your political leanings get in the way of a good snicker. I'm a "manny fan" too. Lighten up.

Hey Dad,
your right bush is a fun guy, I'd sure like to hang out with him have a beer, talk about power, corruption, war, growing debt, and worst foreign policy ever. That would be a hoot! He'd make me laugh especially when he tells me my kids' grandkids will be paying for it all.

humor heals all.

The President does this with every championship team, not just the Sox.

Interesting that Bush pointed out Manny's absence since Manny didn't go in 2004 either.

Maybe Manny actually has standards and doesn't want to be seen on the same stage as Mr. Bush?

Good for him.

I strongly agree with comment #8. Most of these comments are kool-aid fueled. Drop the kool-aid and get to church, you banwagoning Liberal Fascists!

Yes Dennie I'm sure that's it. I'm sure Manny is really big into politics and not incredibly self oriented.

The comment was inapprorpriate but the comments by Mike G and Jason W are classic Liberal comments from people that hide behind message boards like this instead of doing something about the things that they do not like in the world. I am sure they are both voting for Hillery too.

Except that's I'm much more conservative than 99% of the population. Bush is a joke to all, especially the Republicans--the party to which I am registered.

When i was in the military i met Bill Clinton when he came to our base. I wasn't a fan of his at all didn't matter he was the CIC. However the pleasure of meeting the leader of the free world is not something to be taken lightly no matter what your political leaning. It was my pleasure to meet him

The real shame is we all like pretty sad making fun of, as well as denigrating our own president. Whether you like him or not how you direct energy to him can be associated with how he's perceived. 51% of the country loves him 49% didn't.

WOW, somepeople have some SERIOUS!!!! problems. Get over it!! Bush was just having some fun, and by the way every redsox player was lauphing their heads off! And some comments about Bush, the man who leads our country were extremily uncalled for, Go vote to put Barack HUSAINE obama or Hillary clinton Put them in office. I'm sure Many probably lauphed. And please Bush isn't the anti-christ he is the PRESIDENT!!!! And at least he doesn't have affairs with every women that walks bye (BILL).

Manny is brain dead. He doesn't have standards and for the Bush haters. You should have voted. You lost get over it.

Right all the millionaire Red Sox players are democrats.lol
Really some of you just out due yourselves every time.lol

I do have a sense of humor, but there are some things you shouldn't joke about, no matter who you are. Our president should know this.

Bush's quip was HILARIOUS! Grandma passing away is such a classic 'dog ate homework/WS baseball' excuse that research was actually done on how many times the average college student uses it during his/her undergrad years (the answer is FOUR). :)

That Manny previously hauled out that excuse, and that the President is aware that he did, is just flat out funny.

On such quotes are legends grown, and Manny is well on his way.

Papi laughed.

Whether you like him or not how you direct energy to him can be associated with how he's perceived. 51% of the country loves him 49% didn't.

That's not what his approval ratings say...

Liberals wil always tear GWB apart on everything. This would have made headlines on CBS had Barack said it...

With all of this talk about the fool in the WH, we got zero coverage on the visit to Walter Reed and the wounded vets. I'd rather see the champs bring some joy to the lives of the soldiers than listen to Bush make dumb jokes.

Congress has a worse approval rating. Who is the majority in Congress again?

What an honor for our Boston Red Sox team to have a second trip to the White House in four years. Manny wasn't there. SO WHAT........ the rest of the team was there. I am proud of them and the classy way in which they carry themselves. Whether they are at Fenway Park, Walter Reed Medical Center or at the White House being recognized by President Bush.They are the world champions again. It's not all about Manny!!!

Manny's not perfect and neither is President Bush. But the jabs you guys are taking at Bush is a million times worse than the joke that Bush made, which he never wrote himself and Mannys friend Ortiz laughed his butt off at. Let's look at it this way, they are both human only one's a baseball player so you defend him, one tried to actually help your country but you rip him apart with your words. If were a sick child in a hospital Manny wouldn't donate to help you live longer, but bush would have compassion