Monday, May 08, 2006
Bush's "Best Moment" is Fishy
When Bush was asked by a reporter what his "best moment" has been over the past five years, it was a political softball allowing him to reflect on what he sees as his successful policies or significant encounters with international leaders. So it makes perfect sense that this is what he picked:
"I would say the best moment of all was when I caught a 7.5 pound perch in my lake," he told the newspaper in an interview published on Sunday.
THAT'S the highlight of his presidency? I guess, since he represents the interests of the fat cats, there's a certain logic in his reference to catching a fish.
Now compare the responses from past presidents on the question of their "best moments":
Carter: "I think the best time was probably dealing with the Middle East issue at Camp David," he said, "and even better I think was the peace treaty that came along six months later. I made a very difficult decision over the almost unanimous opposition of my cabinet and my staff to take the initiative and to go to Egypt and to go to Israel to try to get Begin and Sadat to agree on a peace treaty. And when they did sign-both of them signed the agreement-I guess that was probably my best moment."
Clinton: I don't know. So many things have happened here at home that have been important to me; passing economic plan, passing the Brady Bill and assault weapons ban, so many things have happened internationally, the role that I was fortunate to be able to play in the peace process in the Middle East and in Northern Ireland, but this (Kosovo) could have the biggest long-term positive consequences if we do it right.... I think what we did in Kosovo was profoundly important.
Bush: I caught a big fish on my ranch.
Bush's best moment in office? Reeling in big perch�|�Top News�|�Reuters.co.uk
"I would say the best moment of all was when I caught a 7.5 pound perch in my lake," he told the newspaper in an interview published on Sunday.
THAT'S the highlight of his presidency? I guess, since he represents the interests of the fat cats, there's a certain logic in his reference to catching a fish.
Now compare the responses from past presidents on the question of their "best moments":
Carter: "I think the best time was probably dealing with the Middle East issue at Camp David," he said, "and even better I think was the peace treaty that came along six months later. I made a very difficult decision over the almost unanimous opposition of my cabinet and my staff to take the initiative and to go to Egypt and to go to Israel to try to get Begin and Sadat to agree on a peace treaty. And when they did sign-both of them signed the agreement-I guess that was probably my best moment."
Clinton: I don't know. So many things have happened here at home that have been important to me; passing economic plan, passing the Brady Bill and assault weapons ban, so many things have happened internationally, the role that I was fortunate to be able to play in the peace process in the Middle East and in Northern Ireland, but this (Kosovo) could have the biggest long-term positive consequences if we do it right.... I think what we did in Kosovo was profoundly important.
Bush: I caught a big fish on my ranch.
Bush's best moment in office? Reeling in big perch�|�Top News�|�Reuters.co.uk
