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2008 isn’t just the end of a year; it’s an end of an era. After 8 years, Bush left us with some nice parting gifts: two large playpens where we can test our latest military toys, lots of friends, and a thriving market (for bankruptcy lawyers). But the best gifts are sometimes unintended. Dubya was a comedian’s dream come true, a treasure trove of great material. You don’t even have to make up any jokes; the source material is just that rich.

I’m a bit sad because Obama is so much more serious and thoughtful. This may be better for the country, but we won’t be laughing as hard. The Obamaisms so far are nowhere near as funny as the stuff that Bush and his gang cranked out regularly. But Obama will get at least four years; let’s see what he can do!

Let’s review some classic Bushisms, shall we?

Bush’s Top 25 embarrassing moments - There is just too much good stuff here. Be sure to visit the site and check out the videos. Here are some of my favorite quotes.

As a candidate, George W. Bush once asked, “Is our children learning?”
Now he has an answer.
“Childrens do learn.”
Bush made the remark at the White House while assessing the success of his No Child Left Behind Act.

“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.” Source

Top 50 Dumb Bush quotes - Perhaps Dubya needs to brush up on the Constitution, specifically the Fifth Amendment. He has the right to remain silent and not incriminate himself of stupidity and poor leadership.

50. “I promise you I will listen to what has been said here, even though I wasn’t here.” -at the President’s Economic Forum in Waco, Texas, Aug. 13, 2002

42. “I’m the commander — see, I don’t need to explain — I do not need to explain why I say things. That’s the interesting thing about being president.” –as quoted in Bob Woodward’s Bush at War

25. “I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe — I believe what I believe is right.” –Rome, Italy, July 22, 2001

18. “The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our number one priority and we will not rest until we find him.” –Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2001

17. “I don’t know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don’t care. It’s not that important. It’s not our priority.” –Washington, D.C., March 13, 2002

15. “I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we’re really talking about peace.” –Washington, D.C. June 18, 2002

5. “Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren’t able to practice their love with women all across this country.” –Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 6, 2004

3. “You work three jobs? … Uniquely American, isn’t it? I mean, that is fantastic that you’re doing that.” –to a divorced mother of three, Omaha, Nebraska, Feb. 4, 2005

Source: About.com’s Bushisms

“Anyone engaging in illegal financial transactions will be caught and persecuted.” –George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2008

“And so, General, I want to thank you for your service. And I appreciate the fact that you really snatched defeat out of the jaws of those who are trying to defeat us in Iraq.” –George W. Bush, to Army Gen. Ray Odierno, Washington, D.C., March 3, 2008

About.com’s Rumsfeldisms - Much ado about nothing

“Reports that say that something hasn’t happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns — the ones we don’t know we don’t know.”

“I believe what I said yesterday. I don’t know what I said, but I know what I think, and, well, I assume it’s what I said.”

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