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By Cameron Martin | Red Sox
February 27th, 2008 |
Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez, who immigrated to the United States when he was 13 and became a U.S. citizen in 2004, took personal exception to President Bush’s verbal jabs on Wednesday, saying Dubya’s taunts about “Manny being Manny” were over the line.
During a White House ceremony honoring the Sox’ 2007 World Series title, Bush said of the absent Ramirez: “I guess his grandmother died again,” according to the Associated Press. After laughing at his own unexpected witticism, Bush added, “Just kidding.”
Ramirez also missed the 2005 ceremony honoring the reigning World Champions, claiming he’d been visiting a sick grandmother. Apprised of Bush’s recent comments, the Sox left fielder winced, but then took the offensive.
“This clown used to own the Texas Rangers,” he said. “Team ain’t never made the (World) Series. Guy freaking traded Sammy Sosa. Now he’s telling me my grandmother died again? What does he know? I voted for him once, but not this time.”
Reminded that Bush, the two-term Republican president, isn’t eligible to run this November, Ramirez was nevertheless adamant. “My grandmother did not die again!”**
** In other news, this is not a true story.
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6 Responses to “Manny: “I won’t vote for Bush.””
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February 29th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Oh man, you got me a little excited. LF vs. President. What could be more fun?
March 2nd, 2008 at 3:21 pm
I never liked either Bush. They both ruined this country.
Go Manny.
I luv U
March 5th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Funny thing is that he cant vote unless hes a citizen and he just became a citizen in 2004 so how again did he vote for him the first time? Someone needs to have his lies checked out before he blurts them out. Hey I dont like the guy either (bush) but if my team is being honored by him then I would gladly meet him.
March 5th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Manny from Miami:
Did you miss the “** In other news, this is not a true story.” at the end?
March 11th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Aw Shit! Talk about getting someone excited! I mean the begining of the story is true, about president bush saying mannys grandmother died again… So why wouldn’t Manny lash back on the Prez? I sure as hell would if anyone made wisecracks about the health of my grandmother! So the article makes sense… Except for the whole voting while he was’nt a US citizen part…lol.. But I mean if Manny didn’t attend the ceremony last time… What makes you think he’s gonna wanna attend this year? The man obviously doesn’t like/care/ or want to meet president bush… I personally wouldn’t want to meet him either.. So Manny Being Manny is like Me Being Me… I’m from Boston, and I f***ing love it. Do whatever the hell you want Manny, I bet Ramirez vs Bush would get more views than the superbowl!
April 3rd, 2008 at 9:46 am
George Bush doesn’t care about Manny Ramirez.-Kanye West