Bush "Envious" Of Soldiers Serving "Romantic" Mission In Afghanistan

President Bush let his inner adventurer out while discussing the state of the war in Afghanistan with military and civilian personnel. While those in Afghanistan detailed the logistical and diplomatic problems via teleconference, the President took a much more whimsical approach to their mission. Via Reuters:

"I must say, I'm a little envious," Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed."

"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history, and thanks," Bush said.

Meanwhile, over 40 Taliban insurgents were killed in a battle in Southern Afghanistan, and six Afghani civilians were killed in a suicide bombing aimed at an American convoy.

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Comments

[faretheewell]

If it is true that people in a democratic society get the government they deserve, we must truly be horrible, horrible people. This festering turd is an embarassment to the species.

[Mike169]

If his head gets any further up his ass it will come out of his head.

[GodfryDaniel]

"Hey look guys! My legs blown off! Isn't that romantic?"

[saram]

George Bush is on crack.

[Meah]

No problem, we'll get ya a new pair of legs!!

[combatveteran]

more and more lies

[BillKen]

The attitude sure changes with age. When he was younger he had the chance but then he didn't want to leave the country. Now that he has no chance to experience war he thinks it's romantic. This guy needs to be dropped off in the tribal areas with his pickup, chainsaw and cowboy hat
so he can see what real romance is like. The kind that comes out of the barrel of an AK or a mortar tube, sweet romance. This guy is the poster child for legalized abortion. Now I'm going to go puke because I actually
almost lost my life for the likes of this coward. Semper Fi RVN65

[JacobSinger]

Suit that f**ker up, strap on a chute and throw his ass out over Iraq on 1/10/09!!!

[idrinkthere4iam]

Bush is a fucking idiot. To bad he didn't have his little romance with Vietnamese democracy!

[NeverRepublican]

Hang Bush on a cross Couldn't get more romantic than that...could it?

[wiseapple]

Come on folks. He's our President. Let's start a petition drive that waives the age limit in this case. Let's get him right over there so he can commence to romantisizing. Surely, we can arrange for a 10-month leave of absence for him and our vice president to accomodate this whim. The envy should stop right here and now! Here, here!

[REDWHITEBLUE]

Newsmax. a more right leaning site than Fox even, had no mention of Bush saying this. Their big news was that the" Democrats got their wish and will raise taxes." Sometimes I can't restrain my self from replying to them and sending a letter to their editor. This is what I sent.
Since the Democrats got their wish to raise taxes (on the rich), let's give Bush his wish and send him to the romantic Iraq frontline. Does this unfeeling idiotic stupid insulting president know what a war is? What an insult to the soldiers that lost their lives and to the ones that lost their arms and or legs and their mental faculties. I am astounded!!! Gee, I wonder how we can get any of those soldiers to come home from their romantic tryst with the arabs.
I notice you did not even mention this on your website.
Bush quote.
I must say, I'm a little envious," Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed."

"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history, and thanks," Bush said.
Bush should put his money where his big mouth is and follow the young prince over there.

[IslandGyal]

Elections 2004: "How Can 59,054,087 people be so DUMB?"

[azitiz]

From this statement (and many others), it appears dubya is hitting the sauce or blow again. Why didn't he think war was romantic when Vietnam and his awol days were current history. he is an embarrassment to any one who has served in the military - or died for this country. The sooner this jerk is out of here - the better for all in the world. I think he has watched to many John Wayne movies. No offense to John Wayne. Bush just doesn't get it...but wait - one has to have something between those big ears to get it...in one side an out the other in his case - after all he doesn't know anything about $4 a gallon for gas either. he (with lower case h - if I would have capitolized the h - he would imagine I am putting him in the save reference with God)... is such a poor excuse for - well compared to anything. And to think there are still those that look and listen in awe when he speaks. In a single word - 'hopeless' describes him the best. Go back to Texas gw. if they will have you. Move to Dubhi with dick.

[broadsword]

On Jan 21st, 2009.....that fuckwit can enlist, and go play out his romantic vision of war.

You hear that, George? ENLIST, if that's how you feel.

[azitiz]

I agree - but do you think they would really take him. To enlist one must pass certain tests to prove they have what it takes. Unless his daddy or someone else does it for him - other than drink and blow or be a coward - he wouldn't pass.

[Perdurabo]

Why wouldn't they accept him? Most of the military are a bunch of white trash idiots just like him.

YEEHAH!!!

[waynesmyer]

Yes! Yes! The Army would take him! They had to lower requirements because recuitment dropped off! Now, Skin-heads, criminals and psycopaths can join up for 40 grand!
Lets see if Baby Bush would qualify! IQ 83 (Dull Normal: (extrapolated from AFQT Score)
Health Histor:y Sociopathic Personality Disorder with paranoid grandiosity, morbid fear of horses, compulsive dressing: flight-suits with enlarged cod-pieces, and eating with mouth open! Work History: Cheer-Leader, College Teams, Brush or Bush clearing with chain-saw skills (i,e, Texas Chainsaws only) Part-time employment: Texas National Guard:Deserter, U.S. War Presinator: Vacation mode, Yep, he would qualify with use of M-! pencil!

[AurigaRa]

I sure hope Veteran's groups around the country will take note and get this quote on a poster.
Needs to be on the wall at every meeting.

[BlueBoomer]

Well, then, since "romance" is in the air at the Bush household, perhaps he'd like to pay for a romantic HONEYMOON in Afghanistan for Jenna and Henry, so that they can experience REAL romance first-hand, and he can enjoy their romantic adventures vicariously as well as via terrific pictures/videos from their mountain-view and front-front billet!.

[rmc53x]

If England's Prince Harry can be sent to Afghanistan, then why not Princess Jenna?