Duh-bya

An article in Slate yesterday discussed Bush's God fetish and weighed whether or not he really felt like he was appointed by God to be President. The story included this anecdote.

Apparently, one day Georgie and mom Barbara were sitting in church when the preacher told a story about Moses being called to service by God. It seems that Barbara thought this was a perfect opportunity to influence her do-nothing, shockingly uncurious, opporunity-blowing son. A man who was born into incredible wealth and connections, yet seemed perfectly happy to live his life doing nothing but drinking and watching sports. So mom turned to son and said, "He was talking to you." As if the preacher took requests before the sermon.

According to the article, "Stephen Mansfield, author of The Faith of George W. Bush, goes on to say: 'Not long after, Bush called James Robison (a prominent minister) and told him, 'I've heard the call. I believe God wants me to run for President.' ' "

I usually get the feeling that during his private moments, Bush hums classic rock songs to himself rather than deliberating foreign policy or great books or what Italy might be like in the fall. But even then, the fact that one line from his mother would shock him out of his stupor is still shocking. Of course, that might explain why he believed everything he was told about Iraq and Hussein. Bush's brain is like a dry erase board. You can just put whatever the hell you want on it.

By the way, for you midwestern Republicans who think Bush is just a regular old guy, let's imagine for a second you have a complete fuck up of a son. At best, if you put some inspiration in him, he can become assistant manager at Best Buy. Bush can become President without even wanting to. He's nothing like you.