Bush in the World: 8 Years in Review

12/23/08  Print This Post Print This Post    No Comments      Written by Julie Schwietert
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You probably don’t need me to tell you that President Bush has less than a month left in office.

But it just feels so good to say it!

Before we all heave one big collective sigh of relief, let’s enjoy a few more laughs and groans as we review eight years’ worth of Bush’s finer–yet less remembered–moments as he exercised statesmanship at home and around the world.

1. Reflection on America’s enemies:

2. Trying to talk like the locals… and remember what meeting he’s attending:

3. Some thoughts about immigration…

4. Tribal wha?

5. Take care of yourself, New Orleans… ‘cuz that’s what I’m gonna do:

6. And finally…

Photo: faeryboots (Flickr creative commons)


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Julie Schwietert is the managing editor of Matador Network. She contributed a chapter to the recently published book, The Voluntary Traveler, and is currently working on five features for Fodor's Puerto Rico, 6th Edition.

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