"You know, one of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror." --George W. Bush, interview with CBS News' Katie Couric, Sept. 6, 2006
"I would guess, I would surmise that some of the more spectacular bombings are done by al Qaeda suiciders." --George W. Bush, on violence in Iraq, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2006
"I think -- tide turning -- see, as I remember -- I was raised in the desert, but tides kind of -- it's easy to see a tide turn -- did I say those words?" --George W. Bush, asked if the tide was turning in Iraq, Washington, D.C., June 14, 2006
President Bush: "Peter. Are you going to ask that question with shades on?"
Peter Wallsten of the Los Angeles Times: "I can take them off."
Bush: "I'm interested in the shade look, seriously."
Wallsten: "All right, I'll keep it, then."
Bush: "For the viewers, there's no sun."
Wallsten: "I guess it depends on your perspective."
Bush: "Touche.---an exchange with legally blind reporter Peter Wallsten,
2006-11-28 05:49:24 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
"Trying to stop suiciders -- which we're doing a pretty good job of on occasion -- is difficult to do. And what the Iraqis are going to have to eventually do is convince those who are conducting suiciders who are not inspired by Al Qaeda, for example, to realize there's a peaceful tomorrow." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., May 24, 2006
2006-11-28 05:50:05 · update #1
"I would say the best moment of all was when I caught a 7.5 pound largemouth bass in my lake." --George W. Bush, on his best moment in office, interview with the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag, May 7, 2006
2006-11-28 05:50:39 · update #2
"People don't need to worry about security. This deal wouldn't go forward if we were concerned about the security for the United States of America." --George W. Bush, on the deal to hand over U.S. port security to a company operated by the United Arab Emirates, Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, 2006
2006-11-28 05:53:21 · update #3
"As you can possibly see, I have an injury myself -- not here at the hospital, but in combat with a cedar. I eventually won. The cedar gave me a little scratch. As a matter of fact, the Colonel asked if I needed first aid when she first saw me. I was able to avoid any major surgical operations here, but thanks for your compassion, Colonel." --George W. Bush, after visiting with wounded veterans from the Amputee Care Center of Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 1, 2006
2006-11-28 05:55:21 · update #4
Many of you are angry that I did not include the whole video. You can get most of each interview at http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blbushisms.htm
Believe me it doesn't get much better when youw atch the whole thing. :-)
2006-11-28 06:01:08 · update #5
To cut&paste a compilation of someone elses work.....
2006-11-28 06:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He must be about the intelligence of your average educated American...
These quotes show that he is just a puppet, easy for his handlers to control. Or maybe it's just an act, make people think he's a harmless spastic.
Anyway, what should we expect from a country that elects a b movie actor president, it'll be Arnie next.
There's no democracy in the US, just actors being controlled by big money.
2006-11-29 14:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by airmonkey1001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't write his speeches, literally no President has. He does mis-speak though. But I think it is a mistake to underestimate the man's intelligence based on this. I did like the last exchange with the shades wearing reporter, it was just a little humor. Suggestion: Loosen up a bit. I doubt one could find a past leader/President who hasn't committed some sort of language screwup.
2006-11-28 14:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Rich B 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah they are funny
Pretty good to honest and funny to admit that the best momment in the last 6 years was a bit of personal satisfaction in the Great outdoors........ Do you want to be President for FUN?.
Yeah Scary,
Pretty scary to think that a radical islamist idealogy has suicided sic. the UN out of Iraq, Has bombed markets and mosques to start civil war. Has slit peoples throats on TV.
YEAH SAD.
To think that they should do all that with the objective for getting on US prime time.
SAD that some 20% of Americans would then change their views.
RATE GOOD DEBATE
smile not rile
Just when they are proving themselves more barbaric and repugnant than ever.
2006-11-28 13:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by smiling is cute 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
How original!! I haven't seen this exact question on here a million times yet, so it must still be okay to post it again and again and again.
Yes Bush has had many slips of the tongue. Guess what! Clinton and Gore had their fair share too. I remember busting a gut when watching Rush Limbaugh's TV show back when Clinton was in office. He had several new clips every day. Why don't you attack Bush's policies in a dignified manner rather than just pointing out his poor ability at public speaking?
2006-11-28 13:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by El Pistolero Negra 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
They'd be funny coming from someone not in the public eye. It's another example of how he has taken this country down in the eyes of the rest of the world. It's embarrassing and sad.
Some people work the tails off getting an education. Working while going to school, indebted for years - they actually know the value of a college education. These quotes are the result of someone who has been given things their entire life. An Ivy League education, no less. Shameful, and an insult to anyone that values hard work and study.
2006-11-28 14:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by Garth Rocket 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Sooo funny!!! I just love taking a piss at the yanks. But then again, I am not in a position to laugh. I need to share a few things with you about my country (South Africa, lovely place, but):
Our ex vise president believes that by taking a shower after sex you lesson your chances of getting HIV. When the newspapers reported his statement, he sued them for libel.
Our health minister graduated in Russia, and believes that the African potato, beetroot and garlic must be used in order to prevent aids.
A guy from parliament made an appointment to see our president. One year after trying to see the guy, he went to parliament, carrying a cake with candle, in order to celebrate his one year anniversary for trying to get an appointment. The speaks person asked him and his cake to leave the building.
Life is interesting, especially when you have a sense of humor!
2006-11-28 14:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by krisi 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They're funny, scary and sad all at the same time.
But to be fair, some of the comments are him cutting up with reporters etc.-- that's not a biggie. Some can easily be misinterpreted.
Some others just who how inept a prez/speaker he is.
And we elected this bafoon twice? Sheesh.
2006-11-28 14:02:10 · answer #8 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
SO what's your point? Everyone knows Bush is not an accomplished speaker. In written form, you can make it seem even worse.
"It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is" My kids know what the meaning is, but not the President of the United States, Bill Clinton?
2006-11-28 14:02:39 · answer #9 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Quotes are great, Bush said some funny stuff, but most of what you have here has been removed from the whole statement. Try including the entire conversation next time.
This kind of crap only fools the stupid.
2006-11-28 13:59:04 · answer #10 · answered by Q-burt 5 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I always laugh at the silly remarks he makes. I can't believe that someone in such a high power job can be so dumb! I have never thought he was very bright. And that can be dangerous! Why? I don't want my Grandson who is in high school under the ROTC program going to Iraq and dying! My Grandson had seen this as an opportunity to further his education! Bush could get him killed!
2006-11-28 13:56:16 · answer #11 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 4⤊ 5⤋