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Archive for September 5th, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, D. SIDHE!

Posted by s.z. on September 5th, 2006

I hope that your special day isn’t too crappy, and that all goes well with the kitty, the neurologist, and the birthday festivities.

And speaking of anniversaries, It was just one year ago yesteray that Barbara Bush the Elder gave us this gracious pronouncement about Hurricane Katrina evacuees:

“And so many of the people in the arena here, you
know, were underprivileged anyway, so this — this (she
chuckled slightly) is working very well for them.”

We need more of that kind of compassion these days!

And D., since it sounds like your’re having a trying day, I thought that a photo of Bar might cheer you up (you know, more than a photo of Ann Coulter would).  And since we’re coming up with books for son George to read on his next vacation, I went the extra mile and found a book for George that also features a photo of Mother Bush for you.  And the good news is that it’s being remaindered everywhere, so George should be able to pick up a copy pretty cheaply!

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Other - The First Mom: Wit and Wisdom of Barbara Bush

The First Mom: Wit and Wisdom of Barbara Bush
by Barbara Bush, Bill Adler (Editor)
From the Publisher

A collection of stories, advice, and self-deprecating wit from former first lady and current “first mom” Barbara Bush.

[...]

Over the years Barbara Bush’s wit and wisdom have amused, enlightened, and touched even the most jaded among us-Republicans and Democrats alike.

And D., you’re one of the most jaded among us Democrats alike, so this sounds like the book for you.  Happy birthday!

The Presidential Book Club

Posted by s.z. on September 5th, 2006

Human Events Online in featuring a great little piece entitled “Top 10 Books President Bush Should Read on His Next Vacation.”  Let’s take a minute to go through their list, won’t we?

10. by Dale Carnegie

So, even the HEO editors believe that Mr. Bush is losing friends, both internationally and domestically, and alienating people right and left (and Right and Left).  I guess they’re not as stupid as I thought.

9.  edited by Kiron Skinner, Annelise Anderson and Martin Anderson

President Reagan was known not just for his remarkable speeches, but also for his ability to write well. He was able to clearly communicate his conservative beliefs because he truly believed them—they were a part of him.

I think that what HEO is trying to say is that George Bush can’t communicate well because he doesn’t truly believe in the principles and policies that Dick Cheney is trying to get him to sell us.  This is fairly astute analysis from the wingnut set.

8. Men in Black by Mark R. Levin

The President probably would enjoy the story of Johnny Cash, Zorro, and Jean-Paul Sartre, and how they saved Christmas.

7. Godless: The Church of Liberalism by Ann Coulter

The greatest danger America faces is not the external Muslim threat but the internal moral terrorists destroying our culture and teaching people to blame the West for everything. 

When the President begins the War Against Moral Terror and Liberals, I bet Ann Coulter will be our new Secretary of Inquisition.

6.  The Heritage Guide to the Constitutio edited by Edwin Meese, Matthew Spalding and David Forte

In order to better protect and defend the Constitution during the last two years of his presidency, Bush needs to fully understand what our Founding Fathers put in there.

Um, okay, but wouldn’t it have been a good idea for the President to read the Constitution during his first six years in office?

5. The Big Ripoff by Timothy P. Carney

I hear it’s not as gripping as Clifford the Big, Red Dog or The Pet Goat.

4. The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) by Robert Spencer

The President has learned a lot since his statements immediately after the 9-11 attacks that “Islam is peace.” Spencer’s book could teach him a few more things.

You know, any of the books from the “Politically Incorrect” series make great companion volumes to Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.

3.  by Calvin Coolidge and Peter Hannaford

I’m guessing this is a really short book.

Everyone would profit from reading the words of this conservative President who opposed big government and signed the 1924 Immigration Act, limiting the number of immigrants per nation of origin.

Like Silent Cal said (or mimed, or something), “America must be kept American.”  Racism: It’s what’s for dinner.

2. On Classical Economics by Thomas Sowell

This is probably the best book on the market about the economics of human organ sales, and the benefits they offer to both the desperate poor and the worthy rich. 

1. State of Emergency by Patrick Buchanan

If the U.S. does not enforce its borders and immigration law, we will not be able to withstand the onslaught of multiculturalism combined with mass immigration that is sure to come.

Unless the President heeds Pat’s advice, our country is doomed to extinction via multiculturalism onslaughts, which pose our most pressing national problem, next to moral terrorism.

Anyway, that was the HEO list.  But we think it omits the book that would be most valuable to President Bush: .  This handy, timesaving book details the life-lessons contained in literally dozens of bad movies, making it perfect for an on-the-go, bike-riding, prezel-swallowing-and-then-choking kind of guy like the President.  And in light of current events, we think that at least he should read the chapter on “Surviving the Apocalypse.” 

The chapter on Weird Sex might also be of interest to him. 

So, that was our idea of how the President could begin to recover from funtional illiteracy.  Now, we want to know what books YOU think Mr. Bush should read during his next vacation.  (For the duration of this exercise you must accept the premise that he actually reads actual books when not busy presidentin’.)   Remember, reading is fundamental — and we all know how popular fundamentalism is with the Bush administration these days.