Bush will write a book

Undesired Walrus · 19th January 2009, 11:48 AM

Watching an interview with him the other day, Bush said he will be writing a book soon after leaving office.

Can't wait.

Thunder · 19th January 2009, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Undesired Walrus

Watching an interview with him the other day, Bush said he will be writing a book soon after leaving office.

Can't wait.

Nice strawman. We all know he can't write.

six7s · 19th January 2009, 11:57 AM

Will colouring-in pencils be included?

Patsy · 19th January 2009, 12:00 PM

Perhaps he might consider reading one first??

Upchurch · 19th January 2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Patsy

Perhaps he might consider reading one first??

That's not fair. The whole world saw him read My Pet Goat.

Thunder · 19th January 2009, 12:14 PM

Did he read it or just look at the pictures?

ParanoidAndroid · 19th January 2009, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by parky76

Did he read it or just look at the pictures?

I'm not entirely sure W would perceive the difference between the two.

He does seem to experience periodic challenges with prepositions (and other parts of the language). Are we sure he didn't mean that he would be writing (coloring or scribbling, perhaps) in or on a book?

The Atheist · 19th January 2009, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by six7s

Will colouring-in pencils be included?

That's the impression I got.

This is George.

This is George's bike.

See George on his bike.

This is George's house.

These are the graves of all the people George agreed to kill.

See George denying clemency.

boooeee · 19th January 2009, 01:49 PM

Too bad "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" is already taken as a title.

supercorgi · 19th January 2009, 02:25 PM

Curious George Goes to Washington?

Policenaut · 19th January 2009, 02:32 PM

It might be a pop-up book. That'll be fun.

fuelair · 19th January 2009, 02:42 PM

Butt Buddies I Has Known

Patsy · 19th January 2009, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Upchurch

That's not fair. The whole world saw him read My Pet Goat.

The whole world has seen my dog standing on the drivers seat of my car with his paws on the steering wheel. I assure you, this does not mean my dog is capable of driving the car

six7s · 19th January 2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by fuelair

Butt Buddies I Has Known

A compendium series in teh making?

Turkeys I Have Known - limited edition scratch 'n' sniff while stocks last

hgc · 19th January 2009, 05:27 PM

Riddle: How many GWB's would you have to put at a typewriter for how many years before one of them comes up with My Pet Goat?

AJM8125 · 19th January 2009, 07:07 PM

I hope these guys are commissioned to write the book or at least get credit as a reference. It would be shame to see their good work go to waste.

MattusMaximus · 19th January 2009, 08:13 PM

Doesn't he have to learn how to read first?

Texas · 19th January 2009, 08:56 PM

I found the Kindergarten section of JREF. I'll book mark for my grand kids.

TriskettheKid · 19th January 2009, 10:09 PM

This one is for the tinfoil crowd:

If I Did It

Or this one:

What, Me Worry?: Getting Off Unemployment

tomwaits · 19th January 2009, 10:19 PM

I'm hoping that since Obama is elected, the lame "Bush is dumb" jokes will stop.

The Atheist · 19th January 2009, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Texas

I found the Kindergarten section of JREF. I'll book mark for my grand kids.

How appropriate.

Originally Posted by tomwaits

I'm hoping that since Obama is elected, the lame "Bush is dumb" jokes will stop.

After eight years of being dumb, I think he owes us at least another couple.

six7s · 19th January 2009, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by tomwaits

I'm hoping that since Obama is elected, the lame "Bush is dumb" jokes will stop.

I have a hunch that the jokes about Bush won't stop until Bush himself stops being a joke

Texas · 19th January 2009, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

How appropriate.

After eight years of being dumb, I think he owes us at least another couple.

LOL Yep he is so dumb he kicked the democrat's collective butts for 8 years and they never laid a glove on him. All he did was drive them completely insane with hate as this thread proves.

Kotatsu · 19th January 2009, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Policenaut

It might be a pop-up book. That'll be fun.

Scratch-and-sniff areas!

six7s · 19th January 2009, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Texas

LOL Yep he is so dumb he kicked the democrat's collective butts for 8 years and they never laid a glove on him. All he did was drive them completely insane with hate as this thread proves.

So...
That's a Big McConfirmation Bias with relish
A large Poopsie
D'ya want fries with that?
OK.
And, as a loyalty card member, you get a free serve of Mom's full-fat Humble Pie
Have a nice day

Texas · 19th January 2009, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by six7s

So...
That's a Big McConfirmation Bias with relish
A large Poopsie
D'ya want fries with that?
OK.
And, as a loyalty card member, you get a free serve of Mom's full-fat Humble Pie
Have a nice day

As I said he drove y'all craaaazy. LOL

six7s · 19th January 2009, 11:23 PM

How many Big McConfirmation Bias with relishs can you swallow in one sitting?

Texas · 19th January 2009, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by six7s

How many Big McConfirmation Bias with relishs can you swallow in one sitting?

This really is the Romper Room of JREF. Why don't you grow the hell up. I get it Bush is stupid but he is a freaking genius compared to the level of intellect shown on this thread.

six7s · 19th January 2009, 11:47 PM

If you, Mr I'm-so-bloody-grown-up-and-clever, have a relevant point, make it

Note: this is a thread in a Politics forum on teh interwebs, not the Oval Office

Rasmus · 19th January 2009, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by Texas

This really is the Romper Room of JREF. Why don't you grow the hell up. I get it Bush is stupid but he is a freaking genius compared to the level of intellect shown on this thread.

That may be so^*, but we aren 't trying to run a country with this thread.

^* It's not. The thread might be childish, but it's also witty. That does actually require some level of intellect.

Texas · 19th January 2009, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by six7s

If you, Mr I'm-so-bloody-grown-up-and-clever, have a relevant point, make it

Note: this is a thread in a Politics forum on teh interwebs, not the Oval Office

Making a point in this thread is like trying to have a conversation with monkeys throwing their own feces. Carry on.

Tsukasa Buddha · 19th January 2009, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Texas

LOL Yep he is so dumb he kicked the democrat's collective butts for 8 years and they never laid a glove on him. All he did was drive them completely insane with hate as this thread proves.

Well, if you are going to judge him on partisan politics alone, you will notice that that he is leaving with complete Democratic control of the government and the Republican brand tarnished.

Wowbagger · 20th January 2009, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by Texas

I found the Kindergarten section of JREF. I'll book mark for my grand kids.

Not if Christopher Hitchens finds this page. If he does, he'll likely swear and flip the bird at us.

six7s · 20th January 2009, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by Texas

Making a point in this thread <inaneRantingCrapSnipped/>.

How the hell would you know?

Fact is: you don't

So, your argument sucks like a lemon

Sorta like your boy George

The Atheist · 20th January 2009, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Texas

LOL Yep he is so dumb he kicked the democrat's collective butts for 8 years and they never laid a glove on him. All he did was drive them completely insane with hate as this thread proves.

I understand your pain, but it still has me laughing hysterically.

Insane with hate.....

The only person showing any signs of insanity or hate in this thread doesn't seem to be an Obama guy, oddly enough.

Originally Posted by six7s

Sorta like your boy George

Actually, as I hear it, Boy George sucks like an industrial vacuum cleaner.

tomwaits · 20th January 2009, 09:11 AM

I just think that the "Bush is dumb" jokes were overdone by Letterman by 2002. Whether he is or isn't dumb isn't really the point. I just think they are old.

richardm · 20th January 2009, 09:21 AM

Old they may be, but all I know is that my Crayola shares have just gone through the roof and I thank him for that.

Whiplash · 20th January 2009, 09:48 AM

Childish, and you guys surely know he's not a simpleton as you make him out. Very sad.

Patsy · 20th January 2009, 09:57 AM

Calling names at people who don't agree with your opinion, or whose jokes you don't care for, or whose humor you don't share seems much more childish.

six7s · 20th January 2009, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by tomwaits

I just think that the "Bush is dumb" jokes were overdone by Letterman by 2002. Whether he is or isn't dumb isn't really the point.

OK... so... what, in your opinion, is the point?

Originally Posted by tomwaits

I just think they are old.

The jokes aren't necessarily old

Bush will go down in history for trotting out blunder after blunder, goof after goof, inanity after inanity, lie after lie, etc

So those intent on making light of the disaster zone that is/was Hurricane George have never been short of fresh material

However, many of the jokes might be trite, predictable and pathetic... But then look at the subject matter

19th January 2009, 11:48 AM	#1
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19th January 2009, 12:32 PM	#7
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The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Within smelling distance of the Grammar Death Camps Posts: 13,928	Originally Posted by six7s Will colouring-in pencils be included? That's the impression I got. This is George. This is George's bike. See George on his bike. This is George's house. These are the graves of all the people George agreed to kill. See George denying clemency.
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19th January 2009, 11:53 AM	#2
Thunder Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queens Posts: 34,947	Originally Posted by Undesired Walrus Watching an interview with him the other day, Bush said he will be writing a book soon after leaving office. Can't wait. Nice strawman. We all know he can't write.

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19th January 2009, 10:09 PM	#19
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six7s veretic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 8,710	Originally Posted by tomwaits I'm hoping that since Obama is elected, the lame "Bush is dumb" jokes will stop. I have a hunch that the jokes about Bush won't stop until Bush himself stops being a joke
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19th January 2009, 11:04 PM	#23
Texas Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,847	Originally Posted by The Atheist How appropriate. After eight years of being dumb, I think he owes us at least another couple. LOL Yep he is so dumb he kicked the democrat's collective butts for 8 years and they never laid a glove on him. All he did was drive them completely insane with hate as this thread proves.
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19th January 2009, 11:09 PM	#24
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19th January 2009, 11:15 PM	#25
six7s veretic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 8,710	Originally Posted by Texas LOL Yep he is so dumb he kicked the democrat's collective butts for 8 years and they never laid a glove on him. All he did was drive them completely insane with hate as this thread proves. So... That's a Big McConfirmation Bias with relish A large Poopsie D'ya want fries with that? OK. And, as a loyalty card member, you get a free serve of Mom's full-fat Humble Pie Have a nice day
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19th January 2009, 11:16 PM	#26
Texas Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,847	Originally Posted by six7s So... That's a Big McConfirmation Bias with relish A large Poopsie D'ya want fries with that? OK. And, as a loyalty card member, you get a free serve of Mom's full-fat Humble Pie Have a nice day As I said he drove y'all craaaazy. LOL
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19th January 2009, 11:32 PM	#28
Texas Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,847	Originally Posted by six7s How many Big McConfirmation Bias with relishs can you swallow in one sitting? This really is the Romper Room of JREF. Why don't you grow the hell up. I get it Bush is stupid but he is a freaking genius compared to the level of intellect shown on this thread.
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19th January 2009, 11:47 PM	#29
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Rasmus Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,138	Originally Posted by Texas This really is the Romper Room of JREF. Why don't you grow the hell up. I get it Bush is stupid but he is a freaking genius compared to the level of intellect shown on this thread. That may be so^, but we aren 't trying to run a country with this thread. ^ It's not. The thread might be childish, but it's also witty. That does actually require some level of intellect.
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19th January 2009, 11:49 PM	#31
Texas Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,847	Originally Posted by six7s If you, Mr I'm-so-bloody-grown-up-and-clever, have a relevant point, make it Note: this is a thread in a Politics forum on teh interwebs, not the Oval Office Making a point in this thread is like trying to have a conversation with monkeys throwing their own feces. Carry on.
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19th January 2009, 11:56 PM	#32
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20th January 2009, 12:14 AM	#34
six7s veretic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 8,710	Originally Posted by Texas Making a point in this thread <inaneRantingCrapSnipped/>. How the hell would you know? Fact is: you don't So, your argument sucks like a lemon Sorta like your boy George
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20th January 2009, 08:21 AM	#35
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Within smelling distance of the Grammar Death Camps Posts: 13,928	Originally Posted by Texas LOL Yep he is so dumb he kicked the democrat's collective butts for 8 years and they never laid a glove on him. All he did was drive them completely insane with hate as this thread proves. I understand your pain, but it still has me laughing hysterically. Insane with hate..... The only person showing any signs of insanity or hate in this thread doesn't seem to be an Obama guy, oddly enough. Originally Posted by six7s Sorta like your boy George Actually, as I hear it, Boy George sucks like an industrial vacuum cleaner.
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