Originally Posted By markymouse In Bush's defense ... he is George W. Bush. George W. Bush! What percentage of people who shake his hand thought to spit in it first? 5%? 10% In a world where Congressmen yell "Baby killer" at you on the floor of the House, how much of a stretch is it to think more than a few people do that?
Originally Posted By Labuda Um, in the US I could see that, but in Haiti when he's there to provide relief to people who had virtually nothing and then lost it all, I highly doubt anyone is trying to spit on him.
Originally Posted By markymouse It's not so much that it seems likely, but when you're searching for what would make this scene make sense, it's something that came to mind. Someone needs to explain to him the Ronald Reagan school of ex-Presidency. Make a few million talking to conventions and groups that agree with you, then go back home and quietly slip into senility. That seems more W's style than this Jimmy Carter stuff.
Originally Posted By mele Yeah, I'd like to get all upset about this but I don't think we should get distracted from the REAL BS that's going on right now. This is small potatoes.
