Never Misunderestimate Bush
We love Bushisms! You know, those quirky, nonsensical, grammar butchering expressions that repeatedly slip out of the mouth of the US former president, usually at the most critical moments. The Bush era has come to an end, which means a lot less laughs during presidential speeches. So, in memory of my “oh so eloquent” ex-commander in chief, I have chosen a small sampling of Bushisms to include here in the Ccaps Blog.
“Then you wake up at the high school level and find out that the illiteracy level of our children are appalling.” Washington, DC. Jan. 23, 2004
Yes, George, the level are, I mean, is appalling. And so is the illiteracy level of some adults…
“I can press when there needs to be pressed; I can hold hands when there needs to be — hold hands.” Bush on how he can contribute to the Middle East peace process. Washington, DC. Jan. 4, 2008
Stop the press, pleaaaase!
“Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.” LaCrosse, WI. Oct. 18, 2000 (Listen to audio clip)
Oh dear, now families is singular and wings are dreaming.
“I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family.” Greater Nashua, NH. Jan. 27, 2000 (Listen to audio clip)
Especially if your family doesn’t have a sense of humor about food fights.
“I hear there’s rumors on the Internets that we’re going to have a draft.” Second presidential debate. St. Louis, MO. Oct. 8, 2004 (Listen to audio clip)
Hey, where can I access this second, secret Internet?
“Too many good docs are getting out of business. Too many OB-GYNs aren’t able to practice their love with women all across this country.” Poplar Bluff, MO. Sep. 6, 2004 (Watch video clip; listen to audio clip)
I am all for spreading the love, but with my OB-GYN? I’d rather not really.
“They misunderestimated me.” Bentonville, AR. Nov. 6, 2000
They misunderestimated your ability as a Neologist, too.
“Rarely is the questioned asked: Is our children learning?” Florence, SC. Jan. 11, 2000
That’s because “Is our children learning?” is not a proper sentence, you moron!
“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” Washington, DC. Aug. 5, 2004 (Watch video clip; listen to audio clip)
Bush never stops thinking about ways to harm our country and our people; that explains a lot.
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