Originally Posted By DAR <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070926/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_bush_phonetics;_ylt=Av3jfhOo2pH4Jr5nUrdkJaDtiBIF" target="_blank">http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/200 70926/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_bush_phonetics;_ylt=Av3jfhOo2pH4Jr5nUrdkJaDtiBIF</a> Actually giving how he misunderestimates some words this is probably a good idea.
Originally Posted By imadisneygal I have no problem with this, and I am far from a Bush supporter. I mean, sure he should memorize a few names and places. But it's the job of his staff to make him look good. Whatever gets the job done.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Eye think this iz a good eye dee uh. Itz how hee mem or eyezed names like hal eee burrr tun and turd bloss um.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I'm no fan of President Bush either, but I also don't think this is a bad thing, or terribly unusual. I have a very mispronounced name, and am sensitive to how other's names are pronounced, so for me, if I was giving a presentation and just wanted to make sure, I'd put the phonetic spelling next to those names.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Another lose - lose because he is Bush. If he mispronounces the name he is ripped, if he uses note he is ripped -- I currently am doing a lot of international work - and many calls / meetings with business associates from Brazil, France, Slovakia and Kuala Lumpur. Many different languages and many different cultures - and our on line company directory has phonetic spellings ( as well as a sound bite ) for everyone to make sure we get it right. there should be a separate category in W/E for Bush sucks...
Originally Posted By Dabob2 #6 for #4. And I don't see him getting too ripped for this. Maybe a couple of comedians, but no one here, and even Keith Olberman, who's as tough on Bush as anyone, said last night there was no shame in this, and in fact it's a good idea.
Originally Posted By DAR Hey you're talking to the master of mispronunciation, it wasn't intended to bash Bush in anyway.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I posted another post right after and it disappeared ?? It was a Mea Culpa for my 'conditioned response ' as when I re read the original post it was clear it wasn't a rip. but my suggestion for a Bush Sucks category still stands
