Bushisms: U.S. leader sets standard for mangled phrases during presidency
\nBy The Associated Press<\/p>\n
President George W. Bush will leave behind a legacy of Bushisms, the label stamped on the U.S. leaders original speaking style. Some of the president’s more notable malapropisms and mangled statements:<\/p>\n
-“I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.” – September 2000, explaining his energy policies at an event in Michigan.<\/p>\n
-“Rarely is the question asked, is<\/span> our children learning?” – January 2000, during a campaign event in South Carolina.<\/p>\n -“They misunderestimated<\/span> the compassion of our country. I think they misunderestimated<\/span> the will and determination of the commander-in-chief, too.” – Sept. 26, 2001, in Langley, Va. Bush was referring to the terrorists who carried out the Sept. 11 attacks.<\/p>\n -“There’s no doubt in my mind, not one doubt in my mind, that we will fail<\/span>.” – Oct. 4, 2001, in Washington. Bush was remarking on a back-to-work plan after the terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n – “It would be a mistake for the United States Senate to allow any kind of human cloning to come out of that chamber.” – April 10, 2002, at the White House, as Bush urged Senate passage of a broad ban on cloning.<\/p>\n – “I want to thank the dozens of welfare-to-work stories, the actual examples of people who made the firm and solemn commitment to work hard to embetter<\/span> themselves.” – April 18, 2002, at the White House.<\/p>\n -“There’s an old saying in Tennessee – I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee – that says, fool me once, shame on – shame on you. Fool me – you can’t get fooled again.” – Sept. 17, 2002, in Nashville, Tenn.<\/p>\n (NOTE: The proper saying is: “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!”)<\/p>\n -“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” – Aug. 5, 2004, at the signing ceremony for a defence spending bill.<\/p>\n -“Too many good docs are getting out of business. Too many OB\/GYNs aren’t able to practice their love with women all across this country.” – Sept. 6, 2004, at a rally in Poplar Bluff, Mo.<\/p>\n – “Our most abundant energy source is coal. We have enough coal to last for 250 years, yet coal also prevents <\/span>an environmental challenge.” – April 20, 2005, in Washington.<\/p>\n – “We look forward to hearing your vision, so we can more better<\/span> do our job.” – Sept. 20, 2005, in Gulfport, Miss.<\/p>\n -“I can’t wait to join you in the joy of welcoming neighbours back into neighbourhoods, and small businesses up and running, and cutting those ribbons that somebody is creating new jobs.” – Sept. 5, 2005, when Bush met with residents of Poplarville, Miss., in the wake of hurricane Katrina.<\/p>\n -“It was not always a given that the United States and<\/span> America would have a close relationship. After all, 60 years we were at war 60 years ago we were at war.” – June 29, 2006, at the White House, where Bush met with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.<\/p>\n -“Make no mistake about it, I understand how tough it is, sir. I talk to families who die.” – Dec. 7, 2006, in a joint appearance with British Prime Minister Tony Blair.<\/p>\n – “These are big achievements for this country, and the people of Bulgaria ought to be proud of the achievements that they have achieved.” – June 11, 2007, in Sofia, Bulgaria.<\/p>\n – “Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for your introduction. Thank you for being such a fine host for the OPEC summit.” – September 2007, in Sydney, Australia, where Bush was attending an APEC summit.<\/p>\n -“Thank you, Your Holiness. Awesome speech.” April 16, 2008, at a ceremony welcoming Pope Benedict to the White House.<\/p>\n -“The fact that they purchased the machine meant somebody had to make the machine. And when somebody makes a machine, it means there’s jobs at the machine-making place.” – May 27, 2008, in Mesa, Ariz.<\/p>\n -“And they have no disregard<\/span> for human life.” – July 15, 2008, at the White House. Bush was referring to enemy fighters in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n – “I remember meeting a mother of a child who was abducted by the North Koreans right here in the Oval Office.” – June 26, 2008, during a Rose Garden news briefing.<\/p>\n -“Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have helped transform 13 small colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300<\/span> people.” – July 4, 2008 in Virginia.<\/p>\n – “This thaw – took a while to thaw, it’s going to take a while to unthaw<\/span>.” Oct. 20, 2008, in Alexandria, La., as he discussed the economy and frozen credit markets.<\/p>\n FUNNY!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bushisms: U.S. leader sets standard for mangled phrases during presidency By The Associated Press President George W. Bush will leave behind a legacy of Bushisms, the label stamped on the U.S. leaders original speaking style. 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