Posted on 11/20/2013 5:27:49 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic
Full Title: 'There's a Rembrandt trapped in this body': George W. Bush presents Jay Leno with the comic's life-like portrait while appearing on The Tonight Show to talk about his life after presidency
Former President George W. Bush returned to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Tuesday night to talk about his life away from the spotlight and bid farewell to his favorite late-night host.
Looking trim in a grey suit and red polka-dot die, a beaming Mr Bush, 67, told Mr Leno, who is being replaced by Jimmy Fallon in February, that he wanted to see him before he heads 'out to pasture.’
Since leaving office in 2009, Mr Bush has kept a low profile and has been reluctant to publicly discuss the policies of his successor, President Barack Obama.
During Tuesday’s interview on The Tonight Show, Mr Bush reiterated his position, saying that it is not good for the country when a former president criticizes the decisions of his successor.
However, the Republican could not pass up on the opportunity to get in a gentle jab at Mr Obama, a Democrat.
When Mr Leno pointed out that nowadays, late-night comedians are busy making fun of the embattled president, Bush said with a chuckle: ‘Better him than me.’
The 43rd president of the United States went on to explain that he does not miss being at the helm of the nation, adding that ‘eight years is plenty.’
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My mother always called it a “commie rag” but always allowed us to have it because it was so brilliant. Certainly had no effect on our politics, lol! I think the death of Bill Gaines really hurt the mag.
When I was in about the seventh or eight grade, our teacher was an old Irish nun who said one day, “And you shouldn’t be reading that magazine called ‘The Mad.’” A student pointed out that the name was “Mad,” not “The Mad,” to which she replied in her brogue, “That’s right: it’s mad - mad from hell!”
Happily, my nuns were completely ignorant of Mad. Thank God my highly conservative parents broke down over that great rag. I still remember having an Alfred E Newman bobble-head doll stuck to the rear window of our car.
That's too funny. I wuv that episode.
>> Why does this wise comment seem to apply only to Republican former Presidents?
Because degenerates are not wise.
Yes, that is pretty wise to love this country so much and thankful you can gather up all the toys you can before leaving this wonderful country. To share your toys with your neighbors would be considered a crime against the rest of the world leaders beliefs. I’m sure Jay will treasure that hidden Rembrandt for the rest of his life. I believe also it does leave others wondering how Obama will leave his own legacy? Surely not as a van Gogh!
vanrijngo
For those who missed it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMJv4e3TAq0
Start 3:18
I could never understand why some many made fun of George’s looks. I always thought he was a handsome man- and at 67 he looks great!
As for Leno being replaced by Fallon, that’s a travesty.
I like him far better than Carson.
Carson was a mean spirited a hole. Leno is a decent man- and very talented. I hope he gets picked up by another network and beats the cr*p out of Fallon!
“Obama will leave his own legacy? Surely not as a van Gogh!”
That’s gonna take a lot of work cutting off one of them Dumbo ears.
That was great, I love Bush’s sense of humor and laughed out loud at his replies........”Duh!” LOL!
Why does this wise comment seem to apply only to Republican former Presidents? ....Because Democrats do NOT care what is good for the country, only what is good for the Marxist program.
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