Bushisms: President George Herbert Walker Bush in His Own Words

by New Republic, Jonathan Bines (Compiler)

Gathers awkward, inappropriate, and confusing statements made by President Bush, and discusses what they reveal about his thought processes and political ideals

Genres: Humor, Politics

87 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1992

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

"I'm delighted that Barbara Bush is with me today, and I--she got a good, clean bill of health yesterday from Walter Reed Hospital, I might add, and then--But I'm taking another look at our doctor. He told her it's okay to kiss the dog--I mean--no--it's okay to kiss your husband, but don't kiss the dog. So I don't know exactly what that means."

[David Nichols · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much funnier, and much more bizarre, than his son's bons mots. Though George the First couldn't compete with his vice president for hilariously stupid quotations (e.g. "What a terrible thing it is to lose one's mind, or never to have had one...")

[Kaethe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Because I am exactly the kind of elitist snob who enjoys laughing at someone who sounds like a moron, but holds a degree from one of the most influential private schools in the nation.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poor man. lol.

[Andrew ✝️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't really remember H.W. being President, really. However, he was the president shortly after I was born. I've heard a number of things about his presidency (not to mention stuff about his VP). Most of this little book was funny. Kind of interesting to find out you wouldn't be wrong in saying the Apple didn't fall far from the tree. His son said odd stuff, too. Idk. I liked it.

[Jennifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dumb or dumber? Dad or son? Thank God the era of Bush is over! Unbelievable some of the things in this book!

[The Badger · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm still having flashbacks to the eight years I had to pretend I was Canadian any time I traveled outside the US...