Newsweek/Patti Davis: Draft No. 9 (What George W. Bush might have said…)

[kskiska]

What George W. Bush might have said—at least as our columnist jokingly imagines it

Jan. 20 - There were 22 drafts of President Bush’s Inaugural Address, according to news reports, the final one being approved as suitable for history’s long and indelible memory. Since every White House has its leaks, moles, spies and secret e-mailers, it was inevitable that an earlier draft—and accompanying commentary—would end up in the wrong hands. Fortunately those hands were mine, and it is my patriotic duty to make this draft public. We are still at this moment a free society, and I think I’m still protected by the First Amendment (though I’m not completely sure about that.)

Anyway, if you never hear from me again it’s because I was taken away in the middle of the night, put into some clandestine place, and am going through rigorous questioning as to where I got this draft. Please delete this link after you read it—you could be next.

“My fellow Americans, I stand before you now as the proud winner of another four years. I have a mandate. In plain English, I can do whatever I darn well please.” (Note to Prez: a bit hostile, I think. Can we get the word freedom in as soon as possible?)

“It is the policy of the United States, as long as I’m in charge, to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture. If those places don’t want democracy, we will move in and do it for them. They don’t know what’s good for them. I do.” (Note to the president: Definitely use the word freedom here. Freedom’s like ice-cream—can’t go wrong with it. Might even be able to get away with the moving in on them part then.)

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6849820/site/newsweek/

[judy]

1. Oh my!! The daughter of the Best President Ever,

criticizing his moral successor??

How can that be?
Go Patti! Sure hope you don't disappear in the night...

[DavidDvorkin]

2. Best President Ever?

I hope that was meant ironically!

[judy]

3. Yes it was,

don't fear. I should have used quotes.

It just thought it was extremely ironic that Reagan's children (and probably Nancy as well) don't kow tow to the ChimpKing, who props up their father as the ultimate role model.