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MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son

By Jeralyn, Section War In Iraq
Posted on Wed Aug 17, 2005 at 12:42:55 PM EST
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Maureen Dowd reminisces about covering former President Bush's vacation in Kennebunkport just after he sent troops to the Persian Gulf:

How could President Bush be cavorting around on a long vacation with American troops struggling with a spiraling crisis in Iraq? Wasn't he worried that his vacation activities might send a frivolous signal at a time when he had put so many young Americans in harm's way? "I'm determined that life goes on," Mr. Bush said stubbornly.

That wasn't the son, believe it or not. It was the father - 15 years ago. I was in Kennebunkport then to cover the first President Bush's frenetic attempts to relax while reporters were pressing him about how he could be taking a month to play around when he had started sending American troops to the Persian Gulf only three days before.

.... "I just don't like taking questions on serious matters on my vacation," the usually good-natured Bush senior barked at reporters on the golf course. "So I hope you'll understand if I, when I'm recreating, will recreate." His hot-tempered oldest son, who was golfing with his father that day, was even more irritated. "Hey! Hey!" W. snapped at reporters asking questions on the first tee. "Can't you wait until we finish hitting, at least?"

Junior always had his priorities straight.

Bike on, Mr. President. [Via Atrios.]

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    MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son | 14 comments (14 topical)
    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#1)
    by Kitt on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Oh come on....didn't Clinton go on tour of all the Six Flags across America following the fiasco in Somalia? ;0

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#2)
    by Quaker in a Basement on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Silly Kitt. Anyone who's not a blind liberal knows that Clinton was having S-E-X while our brave men and women were overseas. Good thing the Republicans are back in charge, eh?

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#3)
    by DawesFred60 on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Well when you rule with the gun what more can i say?

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#4)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Only MoDo (and the liberals) could look back at GWI and a call it a spiral. Unless I lost my way in her soporific prose and she was referring to this gulf war. Probably why I avert my eyes from her columns in my local paper. I can only take so much in the morning before the diet coke kicks in. -C

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#5)
    by Quaker in a Basement on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    I can only take so much in the morning before the diet coke kicks in.
    Well, maybe you shoulda reread this one after the diet coke. MoDo refers to a press op with Bush I three days after he began sending troops to the region. Up to that point, the crisis had indeed been "spiraling."

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#6)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    And who can forget: "I call upon all nations to do everything they can to stop these terrorist killers. Thank you. "Now, watch this drive!" Ranks right up there with "We have nothing to fear but fear itself!"

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#7)
    by Kitt on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Oh, that's right S-E-X, blasting away on his saxaphone 'Devil with a Blue Dress On.' Pardon moi.

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#8)
    by squeaky on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Glad she is back. Love the quip from the young(er) wippersnapper. I was not alway so keen about her until her recent op-ed memorial on her late mother. Her sympathy for Sheenan reflects her recent loss as does the piece TL mentions above. These respective fruits do not fall far from the trees.

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#9)
    by Kitt on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Here, something new to watch, a new production from eric blumrich.

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#10)
    by Darryl Pearce on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Probably why I avert my eyes from her columns in my local paper. I can only take so much in the morning
    Yeah. That's exactly how I feel about Bill O'Reilly (who also has a radio show and a cable show). Since we're digging out old stuff: All should be reminded...how to screw up. On September 14, 2001, at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., President Bush said, "War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing." ...now would be a good time to make a choice, Mr. President!

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#11)
    by Che's Lounge on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:27 PM EST
    Imperialism is hard work! Two words: Slant drilling. Don't f**k with people and they won"t f**k with you. Pretty simple.

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#12)
    by john horse on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:28 PM EST
    "So I hope you'll understand if I, when I'm recreating, will recreate."
    They say Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Actually, he was only "recreating" too.

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#13)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:28 PM EST
    Darryl - I agree with you - never watch cable news now that I can scan the blogs (R&L) and get better bandwidth. Talk Radio? Yuck! -C

    Re: MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son (none / 0) (#14)
    by ppjakajim on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:02:28 PM EST
    Che - Problem is, who is the Fu*kee and who is the Fu*ker. Life does get tedious,eh?

    MoDo on Bush: Like Father, Like Son | 14 comments (14 topical)