George Bush

Open Thread: ". gwb motivational by urantian sojourn_c1f1b.png. George W. Bush the motivational speaker, from Urantian Sojourn. From the man who made hatred a national motto. " Posted by Rev. Jim Sutter at 11/04/2009 ...  

by Mark Silva The Giants are up in the Japan Series -- 2-1 over the Nippon Ham Fighters. And George W. Bush, the former managing partner of the Texas Rangers (also former president of the United States), was there to toss the first ceremonial pitch for Game 3. Bush, wearing a Yomiuri warmup jacket, took the mound today at the Tokyo Dome and pitched a dirt-bouncing ball to Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe. Bush...  

Former US President George W Bush said India has "arrived" as a strong democratic country in the world. On Afghanistan, he said, "America and India must work together to win the war on terror in Afghanistan.  

Straits TimesManmohan is a wise leader: George BushHinduThe former US President, George W. Bush, speaks at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi on Saturday. NEW DELHI: “I really like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The Prime Minister is a wise leader.” This is what the former US President, ...N-deal India's passport to the world: George BushTimes of IndiaTerror attacks have given both India and US clarity, says BushDaily News...  

After nine months of being nearly invisible -- a big outing has been to a Dallas hardware store for flashlights -- George W. Bush made his debut Monday in his latest incarnation: motivational speaker. Nearly 15,000 people heard the former president, known more for mangling the English language than for his eloquence... More on George Bush  

Washington - Former president George W Bush was nowhere in the Texas crowd Friday night as his successor, US President Barack Obama - the man trying to undo eight years of his policies - took the stage. But his father, the 41st president George HW Bu...  

On November 9, 2009, TV5, the international French TV channel, featured a panel of journalists on the theme of "Barack Obama, and a new vision of the United States in Africa". The Africa's correspondant of the French national newspaper Le Figaro gave a surprising comment : "despite what one can think of George W. Bush's policies, we have to admit that he helped Africa enormously. He had a real plan and vision for this continent. This is not...  

visited Fort Hood families last night: FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) ― Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, visited wounded soldiers and their families near the site of the worst mass shooting on an Army post in the United States. The Bushes made their private visit to Fort Hood's Darnall Army Medical Center on Friday night. Bush spokesman David Sherzer said in an e-mail that the couple thanked Fort Hood's military leaders and...  

TOKYO (AP) -- Former President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday before Game 3 of the Japan Series between the Yomiuri Giants and Nippon Ham Fighters. Bush, wearing a Yomiuri warmup jacket, took the mound at Tokyo Dome and ...  

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former President George W. Bush has used a paid motivational speech in Fort Worth, Texas, to urge listeners to stand by their beliefs.Bush spoke to about 11,000 people at a "Get Motivated" business seminar Monday.A spokesperson for the group declined to tell the Fort Worth Star-Telegram how much the 43rd president was paid for the appearance.Read more on NewsOK.com  

It isn't really called "Air Zaidi," but it is damn popular in Bangladesh, apparently. The "Zaidi shoe," a black and brown lace-up named after the guy who threw similar footwear at former President George W. Bush in 2008, is apparently...  

By By BRADLEY S. KLAPPER -- The Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at President George W. Bush leaned back in his chair and soaked in the round of applause.This was not Baghdad or Damascus or Beirut. This was Geneva, where Muntadhar al-Zeidi was given a hero's welcome Monday far warmer than the subdued reception in his own homeland."I am one of the victims of the occupation," al-Zeidi said at a press conference alongside two local...  

Saskatoon, Canada -- A Canadian pro-life group gave former President George W. Bush an award yesterday honoring his pro-life record and recognizing his fight against abortion. The Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association presented the president with the award while he was in town to give an address. http://www.LifeNews.com/int1368.html  

Megan, of course, attended George W. Bush's coming-out as a motivational speaker Monday at the Fort Worth Convention Center; we've also got the slide show to prove it. Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart weighed in; the Star-Telegram's...  

GENEVA — The Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at President George W. Bush leaned back in his chair and soaked in the round of applause. This was not Baghdad or Damascus or Beirut. This was Geneva, where Muntadhar al-Zeidi was given a hero's ...