Earlier this week, Bush delivered a speech at the War College about the White House policy on Iraq. He only mentioned Abu Ghraib, the prison notorious for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners, three times in the entire speech. And yet, in typical Bush fashion, he managed to butcher the pronunciation all three times. First, it was "Abugha-rayp". Then it was "Abu Garon". And finally, it was "Abu Garah". (Most Americans prononounce it as "Abu Grabe").
No wonder he picked the War College for that speech. Anywhere else, and at least half the audience would've been rolling in the aisles.
But inept politicians are not just an American thing. In India, also earlier this week, a politician announced that he refuses to accept the portfolio of minister of heavy industries and state enterprises because he found out that another politician has also been appointed for the same position.
And yet the next day, he was sitting in the minister's chair. His explanation? "I spoke to Sonia [Gandhi] and Congress, and they told me to run the office until they sort everything out".
Yeah, right.
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Bunny: Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a jab at the War College, but a jab at Bush's PR staff. Think about it. They specifically chose the War College because of 2 reasons:
(1) The significance of the War College as one of the most prestigious military institutes in the world.
(2) The strict discipline that is inherent in the military will ensure that no one will laugh at Bush's gaffes. I've seen news footage of people, even children, laughing/sniggering in the background when Bush makes one of his monumental mistakes.
So, no, it wasn't a jab at the War College. Rather, it was a tribute. I'm sorry if my post has offended you. :)
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