Where was this President a few months back?

WASHINGTON (AP) — An increasingly confrontational President Bush on Friday vetoed a bill authorizing hundreds of popular water projects even though lawmakers can count enough votes to override him.

In doing so, Bush brushed significant objections from Capitol Hill, even from Republicans, in thwarting legislation that provides projects for a host of aims, including those that would repair hurricane damage, restore wetlands and prevent flooding in communities across the nation.

But, see, that’s not what Bush objected to. No, for that, The Associated Press leaves for the end of their article:

Bush objected to the $9 billion in projects added during negotiations on the measure between the House and Senate. He hoped that his action, even though it is sure not to hold, would cast him as a friend to conservatives who demand a tighter rein on federal spending.

Now, how about you, Republican legislators? Oink oink!

H/t Michelle Malkin.