President Pissypants

I can't believe this (wait, yes I can, it's just Monday morning and I'm not yet completely awake):

"Everybody wants children to have health insurance," Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt said. "The president has already said, 'I want a compromise.'"

Mr. Leavitt added, "If it takes more money, we'll put it up." He did not cite a figure.

Mr. Bush vetoed legislation last week that would increase spending for the State Children's Health Insurance Program by $35 billion over five years. Mr. Bush has called for a $5 billion increase.

Compromise? Congress has already compromised this bill and whittled it down to 1/3 of the originally proposed spending. It has enough support in the Senate to override a veto. What this is about is Bush's ego. He wants to do what his idea is because it's his and so no one will be able take the limelight away from him. He's willing to let children and their families suffer because he's the Decider Guy. It's not that Bush hates children - although he does - it's that he loves himself.

Update: Conservatives continue to stand with Bush and continue to be awful human beings.