Lamest. Duck. Ever.
Seriously. Has anyone else noticed the George W. Bush has completely abdicated the throne? Aside from having his buddies loot what remains of the treasury, and passing a number of last-minute pieces of legislation to give away to his gas and oil buddies the opportunity to do whatever they want to whatever is left of our natural resources, what is Dubya up to, in that Peruvian poncho of his?
At least Obama has learned from the mistakes of Bill Clinton and is rapidly assmebling his administration, and is already putting the plans together to have congress prepare legislation that will (hopefully) be ready for him to sign on Day One. At least Obama is up in front of the cameras every day, talking to the press or announcing his cabinet choices, and daily calling for immediate action of the dire straits we find ourselves in.
And where is Bush? Hamming it up in front of the cameras in his poncho, seemingly without a care in the world. Which is probably true. After all, he succeeded in doing everything he set out to do. Succeeded, that is, if bankrupting the country to benefit his puppetmasters was a goal. Succeeded in destroying half a century's worth of environmental protections. Succeeded in crippling our military, so that we really can't participate in any real nation building for a long time to come. Succeeded in decimating what was left of the New Deal and the Great Society.
Well, if it were me, I guess I'd be off in Peru, dancing around in a poncho, too. Heckuva job there, Bushie. And now for your well-deserved retirement.
Lame duck, indeed.
In the case of Bush, I think the best action he can take might be no action!
November 24, 2008 4:20 PM | Reply | Permalink
In case of Bush: Break glass, remove axe, chop, chop.
November 24, 2008 4:45 PM | Reply | Permalink
Is that a Mexican poncho or a Sears poncho? Hmmm, no foolin...
November 24, 2008 4:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
He's going for the Camarillo Brillo : : :
November 24, 2008 5:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
The poncho is from Peru:
You can see more photos of Bush as Clint Eastwood here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/24/bush-in-a-poncho-slidesho_n_146002.html
November 24, 2008 5:48 PM | Reply | Permalink
They all got one! Authentic, apparently, and all got the same pattern.
November 24, 2008 6:41 PM | Reply | Permalink
Just goes to show no matter what your age, sex, race, humanity shares a common ponchoness.
November 24, 2008 7:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
I think he has found something to occupy his time - drinking, and liberally.
November 24, 2008 4:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
I've got a feeling that Crawford is getting ready to see the biggest binge drunk since JR got shot.
November 24, 2008 5:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yes, I believe "Lock up the women and hide the sheep" will be the primary directive come January.
November 24, 2008 5:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
Laura is not "taking" to Crawford. She's apparently looked for a place in Dallas, I believe. So if he goes there, yes, he might drink.... and become more infamous?
November 24, 2008 6:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
Maybe he'll develop a love for posting drunken rants about football at TPM Cafe? It's all the rage these days (so I'm told). :-)
November 24, 2008 6:57 PM | Reply | Permalink
Do you think he can take the heat? I bet he'd need adoration! Besides, he's got a dog!
November 24, 2008 7:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
Lamest. Duck. EVER!
November 24, 2008 6:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
I had considered punctuation, but it seemed un-Bushy.
November 24, 2008 7:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
;D
November 24, 2008 8:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
There, I've met you half-way, but let's not get all crazy with the all-caps and exclamation points!
November 24, 2008 8:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ok. DEAL! ...Haha!
November 24, 2008 11:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
What I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall to hear W's off-the-record musings of late.
November 24, 2008 6:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
Somehow I just can't picture W playing goodwill ambassador a la Carter, Clinton and Bush 41. For one thing, most countries he might visit after 1-20-09 would probably arrest him.
November 24, 2008 6:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm guessing that the line is pretty short in regards to the million dollar speaking engagements.
November 24, 2008 6:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
Didn't he get turned down for a book deal? And recall how Gonzo was heckled when he tried to speak in Fla? I bet bush won't get invited much! I think he's on an incline to oblivion.
November 24, 2008 7:10 PM | Reply | Permalink
Poncho model for Target of Crawford?
November 24, 2008 7:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
George W. Bush:
Lame Turkey President
Dead Bird Walking
A Lame Duck in the Hand is Worth Two Bushes
November 24, 2008 10:02 PM | Reply | Permalink
Tomorrow's blog topic:
Lame Turkey President Issues Self Pardon.
November 24, 2008 10:20 PM | Reply | Permalink
That being more attention than he deserves.
November 25, 2008 12:38 AM | Reply | Permalink
Rec'd for the title alone (not that the content isn't rec-worthy as well)
November 25, 2008 9:31 AM | Reply | Permalink
Thanks, G. I would almost consider changing my avatar to Poncho Bush, if only I could figure out how to animate the poncho to change color.
November 25, 2008 10:29 AM | Reply | Permalink
Crawling to the finish line...this pathetic excuse of a President is not quite done, it seems. While he finds a taste for alcohol again, his administration gives its last gifts to the mining and oil cronies--all the land near the national parks they could ever want. And coming soon! Water that's completely unsafe! Heckuva job, Bushie!
November 25, 2008 10:37 AM | Reply | Permalink
In the final summation of the Bush presidency, we are left to ask that most pressing of all questions:
Can we stop shopping now?
November 25, 2008 11:18 AM | Reply | Permalink
Given that we are now in a recession, leaning towards a depression and generally f$#%ed up fiscally, we may have no option but to stop shopping.
November 25, 2008 2:34 PM | Reply | Permalink
Shopping Accomplished!
Ponchos for everyone.
November 25, 2008 3:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
For the record, I think this is still a center-right poncho.
November 25, 2008 2:12 PM | Reply | Permalink
Zing!
November 25, 2008 3:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
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Ah ya' ... sure ...
It's easy fer you to use a dying metaphor without nary a thought of the much maligned old duck.
And then for ya' to ramble into my blog and rub it in the Old Decoy's face.
Why... I oughta ...
QUACK! QUACK! QUACK!
~OGD~
*Trying to let the water run off my back in the Café since June 2005*
November 26, 2008 3:16 AM | Reply | Permalink
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Oh... And one more little thingy ...
I'd love to neatly fold that poncho and ram it up Bush's lame asteroid-orifice where the sun don't shine...
But that's just me... (and possibly 65 million others)
~OGD~
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November 26, 2008 3:24 AM | Reply | Permalink