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yendiEight years ago:
Gov. George W. Bush of Texas said today that if he was president, he would bring down gasoline prices through sheer force of personality, by creating enough political good will with oil-producing nations that they would increase their supply of crude
(Link totally ganked from Mark Evanier, of course)
Gov. George W. Bush of Texas said today that if he was president, he would bring down gasoline prices through sheer force of personality, by creating enough political good will with oil-producing nations that they would increase their supply of crude
(Link totally ganked from Mark Evanier, of course)
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Date: 2008-05-19 07:49 pm (UTC)"Asked why the Clinton administration had not been able to use the power of personal persuasion, Mr. Bush said: ''The fundamental question is, 'Will I be a successful president when it comes to foreign policy?' ''
He went on to suggest, as he did in answer to other questions, that voters should simply trust him."
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Date: 2008-05-20 08:12 pm (UTC)Aside from the pain in my pocket and pride, that is a pretty fantastically hilarious promise Bush made.
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Date: 2008-05-22 06:22 pm (UTC)The irony, it hurts....