The Diplomaterator speechifies about freedom of the press

Which apparently means to him the press should shut up and just quote what he says.

Think Progress:

“On a day when he trumpeted democracy, President Bush noted the vital nature of a free press. Then he got a laugh when the press got stiffed,” the AP reports in a wire story.

Bush joined Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek and President Vaclav Klaus on Tuesday for a joint statement at Prague Castle. They stood at podiums, in a grand hall, before the media.

A Czech moderator quickly kept reporters’ expectations in check.

”This press conference is going to be without questions,” he said. ”Thank you for your understanding.”

That brought a hearty chuckle from Bush, who gave a mock apologetic shrug toward the U.S. press corps.

At the microphone, Bush ticked through a host of international topics. Then he thanked his hosts for ”a chance to discuss these issues with the media” _ apparently a one-way discussion.

Bush did have other chances to field queries. He turned them down.

That'll show 'em, Mr. Compassionaterick Deciderer Diplomatilonious Commander Guy!