go dubya, it’s your birfday…

dead-duck on April 25, 2007 at 5:45 PM

Did anyone else notice how Bush started playing the bongos without asking?

PERCUSSION IMPERIALIST!

Enrique on April 25, 2007 at 5:50 PM

DU must be having fits over this. ^^

JayHaw Phrenzie on April 25, 2007 at 5:52 PM

Lol, Dubya’s got mad dancing skillz. Well, they could use a little work…actually.

emmaline1138 on April 25, 2007 at 6:04 PM

bongos?
Djembes perhaps?
This may come as a complete shock to many, but President Bush has done a number of significant initiatives that really, truly help Africans. Not like Clinton, who swished thru West Africa, all talk and nothing else. In fact, a number of Africans have commented that to their surprise (i.e. in contrast to the propaganda) they got far more solid support from Republicans than they ever get from Democrats.
Course the MSM never ever reports that.

naliaka on April 25, 2007 at 6:10 PM

Whether you love him or hate him, that’s entertainment. :)

Bob's Kid on April 25, 2007 at 6:13 PM

I’d hate to see what Clinton would have done with those bongos.

robblefarian on April 25, 2007 at 6:15 PM

OT: Has any one seen the picture of Phil Spector on FOX.com? I think he stole St. Cindy’s hair.

Retread on April 25, 2007 at 6:15 PM

OY. This is the second such “dancing” stint for him and Laura B. in a month (the other was him in S. America with Condi Clueless and Laura B). Not very Presidential. Reminds me of Slick Willie playing the instrument on Arsenio. Again, Oy.

Debbie Schlussel on April 25, 2007 at 6:22 PM

And now the drum will be sold on E-bay…

Mazztek on April 25, 2007 at 6:28 PM

Why isn’t there a straightforward Constitutional Amendment on this topic?

Amendment 42:

1) No male American over the age of 30 and of European descent shall dance in public, with the following exceptions being the only exemptions to this general guideline:

a) Dancing is permitted at a daughter’s wedding. But only after 11:00 p.m., when presumably other guests are equally intoxicated and unlikely to remember. “Daughter” does not mean neice, cousin, or family friend - you get to dance at your daughters wedding. The rest of the time, stand in the corner and drink your beer. Talk sports, dammit;

b) Dancing is permitted when wholly necessary to seal the deal with a member of the opposite sex; however, dancing shall be suspended immediately upon sealage of the dealage. Since the member of the opposite sex will probably want you to stop dancing within two songs, this exception is granted for no more than 10 minutes. Unless the girl is really, really hot. Then you can have 15. But if you keep dancing like that, she’s not going home with you, anyway. Dummy.

c) You can dance to anything by Air Supply, Perry Como, or big band hits released prior to 1949. But only on weekend nights, and only if your children are not present.

d) Under no circumstances - including the aforementioned exceptions - can you dance to anything by Wham, The Thomspon Twins, or Devo.

e) At all times, your hands will be kept at chest-level or below. Yes, this includes YMCA.

f) No Macarena. Ever. No, it doesn’t matter how gay you are.

2) If you’re the President or any senior official, none of these exceptions apply to you. No dancing. Yes, you, too, Slick Willy.

Professor Blather on April 25, 2007 at 6:41 PM

I loved it.

Glynn on April 25, 2007 at 6:48 PM

Hey nobody likes to be put on the spot to break out into dance. I am sure the LEFT will feel like they have Malaria after seeing that clip.

Go GDub Go Gdub

americaslaststand on April 25, 2007 at 7:01 PM

David Letterman put together his Top 10 favorite Bush moments too soon.

Did you notice how everybody up on stage with hm was trying to get in the picture and high-fivin’ him? Bush at his best.

cmay on April 25, 2007 at 7:10 PM

Well, at least CNN is following the playbook - no positive coverage of the Dreaded Bush without at least token negativity.

Merovign on April 25, 2007 at 7:06 PM

You’re right, CNN is probably hoping the Upper West Side types will be delighted to have an opportunity with this clip to arch their eyebrows and curl their lips.
What they don’t know is it WILL play well in Africa. Real Africa, with real malaria.
We have three in our family who were hospitalized with severe malaria, so it isn’t theoretical for us. I LOVE it that Bush is bringing attention to this. It is a true scourge. As I said before, the Dems are all talk, but the Republicans are the ones who deliver real help to Africa.

naliaka on April 25, 2007 at 7:14 PM

SOOO……. that’s what the dictator is doing these days…..well he needs to keep busy since he is NOT protecting the borders of the country, and is encouraging more impoverished third world people to flood the country He is handing off his other responsibilitis he has abdicated as well and looking for a war czar since he doesn’t know how to do that either……Just wondering why he is still collecting a paycheck????

Mellen on April 25, 2007 at 7:20 PM

OY. This is the second such “dancing” stint for him and Laura B. in a month (the other was him in S. America with Condi Clueless and Laura B). Not very Presidential. Reminds me of Slick Willie playing the instrument on Arsenio. Again, Oy.

Debbie Schlussel on April 25, 2007 at 6:22 PM

Oy, please stop hatin’ on everyone, oy.

I mean the guy kept him up there. Would you rather he snub him? Along with what sonnyspats1 and naliaka said, this is diplomacy. This isn’t a president like Assad who takes a photo and then runs.

I seriously hate to think what you’d be saying back when Reagan was in. I mean and (can’t find the vid) but when he did a take on Victor Borge’s Phonetic Punctuation.

- The Cat

MirCat on April 25, 2007 at 7:31 PM

See, the Dub is just a good man.

unamused on April 25, 2007 at 7:39 PM

Oh dear God, No.

amerpundit on April 25, 2007 at 8:04 PM

I’d hate to see what Clinton would have done with those bongos.

robblefarian on April 25, 2007 at 6:15 PM

What he would’ve done with any pair of bongos he got his hands on.

Gottafang on April 25, 2007 at 8:24 PM

Hilarious!

I would say something more, but the last time a situtation like this occcured (Rove), I had to wave the…um..white flag and go to a “I don’t hate white people just because I make fun of the rhythmless state of some of them” Rehab and I just don’t have time for rehab right now.

:-P

baldilocks on April 25, 2007 at 9:17 PM

baldilocks on April 25, 2007 at 9:17 PM

Whachu talkin bout baldi? Ha Ha I guess if your gonna prequalify the statement somethen you must be making progress in your recovery. I’m originally from the North East and grew up during the Motown era and my man Levi Stubs from the Four Tops will get anyone dancing. Don’t forget Miss Ross. Thats right! Ha Ha Ha

sonnyspats1 on April 25, 2007 at 9:40 PM

Ahmadinejad, too–constantly saying, “Do this, or else . . .I’ll do nothing.” And the diplomacy isn’t working Debbie Schlussel on April 25, 2007 at 9:55 PM

Its the UN who is doing nothing. Its the Democrats who did not confirm John Bolton who are doing nothing. President Bush has put economic santions on Iran as well as the biggest Aircraft Carrier built up since WWII in the Persian Gulf. I think that is the equevilent of RR’s Pershing build up that was instramental in ending the cold war. Irans economy is on the virge of collapseing despite their oil. It is gonna take TIME. Goerge Bush is not Ronald Regan. He is more of a blue collar roll up your sleeves type. One of his biggert strengths and weaknesses is his full bore attitude, but when it counts the man is there.

sonnyspats1 on April 25, 2007 at 10:25 PM

Considering I mentioned Bush doing this awful dancing in South America also (your eyes conveniently didn’t read that?), not sure how this is about “Africans.” Since when is S. America part of Africa? Apparently, a refresher course for you in geography is in order.

Well, I didn’t comment on South America because I didn’t see the vid you referred to nor can I say anything specific about any South American reactions, if any, to the earlier event, since that’s not my region.
The dancers and the dancing in this clip, are African, and you seemed perturbed that it didn’t look right to you. I tried to reassure you in a friendly manner that to African eyes, he did fine. I’ve been to such things and they’ve danced goats and sheep up to the dais to present to the honored guest, so you might have found that to be over the top, too, had they done it with President Bush, but it’s common.
If you look closely, you may notice that when the drummer and the lead singer/dancer shake hands with Bush, one touches his hand afterwards to his heart, the other man rests his left hand on his right forearm. Both are cultural habits to show respect when greeting one of a higher position.
Madame, I nearly lost three family members whom I love dearly to malaria. I personally know women who’ve delivered full-term babies stillborn from malaria. People who’ve worked with us dead from malaria, friends and co-workers dragging around with chronic, debilitating malaria, not realizing what they had. President Bush is doing a service to humanity by bringing more resources to bear on this endemic parasite that kills millions of people a year. And you’re fussing about a little dancing with the troupe.
Your comments really did not serve to project yourself in a very good light on this subject.

naliaka on April 25, 2007 at 11:12 PM

I ask anyone one of you, who are casting the first stone, to realize this man anquishes everyday on every single casualty and death in the “Global War on Terror”, to be able to stand if front of the worlds biased media, and make his guests feel appreciated, welcomed, and respected.

Go ahead, put yourself in his place, how would you react, any better? And how would you handle the “war” against him?

He truly is a good man, I may not agree with him on everything {will someone just secure the fricken borders}, but I know he is real, honest, and believes in good over evil, and that there is a difference between the two, and evil does exist in this world.

Darn, I can’t dance either, and I think both President Bush and I realize that. The difference between President Bush and any Lefty Democrat, is that he knows it, and doesn’t blame anyone else for it.

PinkyBigglesworth on April 25, 2007 at 11:30 PM

Africa

Open For Business video? Clinton signed legislation in 2000, and Bush has expanded it every two years, that has helped businesses in Africa a great deal. As you say, the media won’t touch it, but I’ve got the video trailer and info on the legislation here. You might find it interesting.

Laura on April 25, 2007 at 11:34 PM

Oh, that’s interesting. Thanks!

naliaka on April 25, 2007 at 11:56 PM

Headline on tomorrow’s HUFFPO

“BUSH BEATING THE WAR DRUM, AGAIN

silenced majority on April 26, 2007 at 8:08 AM

Well,
Looks indeed that CNN’s true purpose in showing this clip is to mock Bush rather than to inform the public about malaria and how many people die because of it, along with how few resources have gone to developing better treatments and possible vaccines. How many people have joined in who have ignored the message to make fun of the messenger?
It was of course, the “caring” Liberal Left environmentalists who lobbied hard and succeeded in cutting off DDT spraying, condemning death by rapid blood cell destruction to millions of Africans and other peoples around the world who suffer in malaria endemic zones. Not revised it, not better tailored its usage, no: zero. Malaria returned to areas where it had been eradicated. Malaria did not return to Washington DC. It did return to the villages, towns and cities all across Africa.
It speaks volumes that the MSM’s interest in a malaria awareness campaign is solely to mining the videos to make fun of a man who has actually spent a bit of his time, thoughts and efforts,and the position of his office on doing something useful about fighting it.
Okay, here’s some malaria awareness:
You know how you die from malaria? You suffocate. Your heart is no longer pumping functioning blood, but eaten out shells of destroyed red blood cells. Less and less oxygen to the brain and vital organs of the body. Children tend to die faster than adults and it’s especially devastating to children in the womb.

But hey, what’s really important here? Only that Bush has no rhythm and he embarrasses us sophisticated types.

naliaka on April 26, 2007 at 10:23 AM

Debbie Schlussel on April 25, 2007 at 9:55 PM

About Imus: his comment was mostly sexist and the Rutgers women were not public figures and, therefore not legitimate targets for his sharp tongue.

My problem with what you said about Obama was that it demonstrated cultural ignorance–about Arabs and about your fellow Americans who happen to be black–rather than racism. I said as much.

And unless you can pull up any quote from me which advocated that your employer (whoever that is) terminate you for your obvious lack of knowledge in both areas, even mentioning that Obama thing in this case was a complete non sequitur on your part.

You feelings must still be hurting.

BTW, here’s a little more for your cultural education: “nappy” is merely the state of being unstraightened (artificially).

baldilocks on April 26, 2007 at 9:33 PM