Bush League Quotes (in honor of "W.")

[in honor of Stone's film "W.", I'm copying this post of mine from my National Rage blog]


To be President, all you need is foresight and a clear vision of America's place in the world.

Subject: Bush-speak

"The vast majority of our imports come from outside the country."
-George W. Bush [Mr. President - where are the remainder from?]

"If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure."
-George W. Bush

"One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared'."
-George W. Bush

"I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future."
-George W. Bush [just as we suspected: he's a time traveler!]

"The future will be better tomorrow."
-George W. Bush

"We're going to have the best educated American people in the world."
-George W. Bush [this may be accurate, as those south of us are also 'American']

"I stand by all the misstatements that I've made."
-George W. Bush

"We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe."
-George W. Bush

"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls."
-George W. Bush

"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur."
-George W. Bush [like the 9.11 attack?]

"For NASA, space is still a high priority."
-George W. Bush [but not as high as getting funding]

"Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children."
-George W. Bush [unfortunately, we also have politicians and preachers]

"It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it."
-George W. Bush [ya know - I think he's right! "Global warming sir? that sounds like a bunch of scientists talking" - Kenny, on 30 Rock]

"It's time for the human race to enter the solar system."
-George W. Bush [this last one is especially hilarious - exactly "where" have we been until now?]