Does the Spin ever stop.I dont have a problem with the questions being screened but tell us if it is so.Also what is this with the question on the Iraq death count. Scripted. there is no way he knew that off the top of his head.Just once I would like to see Mr. Bush come out and answer the tough questions if someone would ask them.Has everyone forgot he works for us.

I never thought I would see Brian Williams conduct such a soft interview of a world leader! Perhaps it was the only way he was granted the interview, if he agreed to certain topics and questions? This was a lost opportunity to hear from a president who is so well insulated and coached that we have no idea who he really is and what he actually thinks. This was a controlled spin from the White House leadership, and shame on NBC and Brian Williams for agreeing to this sham.

The Bush administration is un-democratic and unethical. The other side of the freedom of speech coin is that it is very un-democratic to control perceptions and the press. This is exactly what Bush does with his carefully choreographed speeches and appearances. He always speaks to a carefully orchestrated, Republican audience. They know that the public would make mince meat out of Bush. Bush is dishonest and corrupt no matter how you slice it.

Showing the covers of the weekly magazines show how Pres. Bush is protrayed. In the bubble or to open.. the truth is some where in the middle.

The president's trip with Brian is designed for nothing more than to get the President some positive TV time. Let the president walk among common everyday people who would probably ask him tough questions. Everything he does is choreographed so he is always with a friendly crowd. He never sees the protestors or speaks with the 62% of Americans who have doubts about his leadership.

Wondering if the crowd was screened or asked to sign pledges of support. This administration controls a crowd shot better than any other in my lifetime, but it seems to border on being illegal. Is today's journey not funded by tax payer dollars? Is everyone being allowed the same access to the President's speech? And some wonder why it appears he lives in a bubble.

Tough questions will never be asked of this President by reporters. If they had asked tough questions during the lead-up to this war, most likely they wouldn't be following him around while he does public relations for the quagmire he has put us in.

I think a lot of readers of this blog forget that as a journalist, Brian has rules to play by, and as an invited guest of the White House, he has etiquette rules to play by. Brian has always been a terrific interviewer throughout this career, but as a member of a civilized society -- America *is* a civilized society, is it not? -- he has to balance his urge to ask tough journalistic questions and his need to remain in the background in the day of his host and to be a polite guest. Besides, as a Brian fan and a former journalist myself, I will not be interested in learning Brian's personal policital views here or on the newscast. Today's reporting is no Katrina or Iraq; it's about the daily life of an American president. You can tell Bush his Iraq policy is all wrong, but you can't tell him that he is not a human being worthy of dignity and respect. (Ok, if you are high on weed, maybe you can.)

As one of the most important people in the world, the American president sure has one tough job. I'm a physically fit young man and I can't imagine working pretty much non-stop, even on "vacation." And regardless of your political views, half of America hates you and more or less wants you dead (or impeached and dead). I wonder if our presidents have regular sessions with their shrinks. After all, they can't really tell their innermost secrets to those around them -- and if you are Clinton, you can't even pillow-talk with your wife (assuming you guys share the same bed).

I just love it ... here I sit since early, early this morning, anxiously awaiting Brian's next post, when I should be at the sewing machine making Raggedy Annies!!! It's almost like flying along with Brian and the crew, but I don't have to worry about my best sewing scissors being taken away before I board the plane ... Reality Blogging at it's best ... what fun!!! Thanks, Brian!!!

Not impressed with this clip..This President needs to be asked some very tough questions with follow up. Showing the President the covers of the weekly magazines and Brian chuckling is not enough. The fact that more and more folks believe that Bush ONLY listens to his advisors needs to be pushed. Brian will never ask tough questions, even about New Orlean, which Brian witnessed personally. All of those Blogs from New Orleans that had passion are forgotten, even by the author. So sad Brian...

Did the White House invite you along for these personal interviews with Bush before or after the Newsweek cover story was posted on the web [Bush the Bubble Boy....]