Politics, pageantry blend for Bush at Olympics (you gotta read this)

[Solly Mack]

Politics, pageantry blend for Bush at Olympics

"President Bush reveled in the spectacular opening moments of the Olympics on Friday, but a burgeoning crisis stole some of his attention as Russia and Georgia neared the brink of all-out war.

Bush got regular updates on the crisis and spoke about it with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as the two happened to be together for an Olympic luncheon of world leaders.

The president's open agenda on Saturday reflects his intention to soak in the Olympics and enjoy some family time. His only official event is a meeting with corporate sponsors in the late afternoon.

Bush was hoping to get in a mountain bike ride on Saturday. He still speaks fondly of his vigorous ride in Beijing in 2005 with contenders for China's Olympic biking team. First lady Laura Bush was breaking off Saturday to tour the sprawling, ancient Forbidden City."


That's Bush - so engaged. I wouldn't be surprised if he read My Pet Goat to local children after his bike ride.

[charlie and algernon]

1. it's funny, they just showed Putin and Bush talking during the opening ceremonies

and idiot Jim Nance speculates they must be talking about the drumming that opened the ceremony
no, you idiot, how about the fucking war that just broke out!

[Solly Mack]

4. and we're supposed to believe he's "engaged" while riding his bike

[charlie and algernon]

7. yeah, didn't you know his bike comes equipped with a light up map?

and teleconferencing capabilities?

[Solly Mack]

8. Silly me....Bike-Force One. I forgot.

[Turbineguy]

2. "... enjoy some family time..."

hasn't that become something of a loaded expression?

[Solly Mack]

6. Oh, he means it though. The world can blow up...as long as he gets to be seen

and have a good time.

[ColbertWatcher]

3. Like all GOP (McCain especially), Bush is more concerned with...

...the pomp and ceremony of the office than with the work of being President.

As far as they are concerned, they won, it's time to party.

[Solly Mack]

5. Would hate for anything to interrupt his vacation time

[ColbertWatcher]

9. Yes, protect the delicate moran. n/t

[johnfunk]

10. Looky, Laura! Looky, Not Jenna! Sumpin shiny!

That pretty much summarizes it...

[Solly Mack]

11. kick