Bush Speaks with God, World Suffers

God speaks through me. Without that, I could not do my job.
– George W. Bush, 9 June 2004, in meeting with Amish leaders

I’m driven with a mission from God. God would tell me, “George, go and fight those terrorists in Afghanistan.” And I did, and then God would tell me, “George, go and end the tyranny in Iraq …” And I did…
– George W. Bush, June 2003, in meeting with Palestinian Ministers

The imbecile president seems an unlikely prophet. And the occupation of Iraq does not exactly seem divinely inspired.

Which is it, Mr. Bush: are you delusional or is god fucking with you?

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1 Response to “Bush Speaks with God, World Suffers”


  1. 1 saurabh somani 29 October 2008 at 3:17 am

    ROTFL!!!

    note to self: do not read mark’s blog in souvenir, laughing out loud in front of the staff undermines my authority!!!


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