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In reply to the discussion: Please, someone explain the boots to me? [View all]Brother Buzz
(39,921 posts)51. He was afraid of horses for a good reason
The real reason Bush is afraid of horses...
In his late twenties, George Bush decided to go horseback riding. Although he has had no previous experience he skillfully mounted the horse and appeared in complete command of the situation as the horse galloped along at a steady pace.
After a short time George became cocky and attempted some rodeo moves he had seen on TV. He quickly lost his grip on the saddle, panicked, and grabbed the horse around the neck shouting for it to stop. George had by this time slipped completely out of the saddle and is only saved from hitting the ground by the fact that he still had a firm grip on the horse's neck.
George decided that his best chance was to leap away from the horse, and as he leaped, his foot became entangled in one of the stirrups and his head started to bang on the ground as the horse galloped along.
George, now panicked and fearing for for his life, started screaming,"help!!!!"
Hearing his screams, the K-Mart manager casually walked out of the store and unplugged the horse.
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that way he can step out for a breath of fresh air AND clear some brush at the same time!
uppityperson
Dec 2014
#76
That doofus had the presidential seal imprinted on every damn thing he owned.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Dec 2014
#34
"He wanted to make sure nobody forgot for a second that he was the president. "
3catwoman3
Dec 2014
#48
If this was taken while he was campaigning or was president it is part of his costume. Remember
jwirr
Dec 2014
#35
Cuz he wants to be sure that when you're licking his boots, you know whose they are. n/t
CincyDem
Dec 2014
#36
The boots and cowboy gear were all part of his costume when he played the role of
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#40
Mexican President Vicente Fox offered Shrub a ride on one of his horses and Shrub refused
Major Nikon
Dec 2014
#62
Lol, all hat no cattle did perfectly describe him. He was the epitome of everything the far right
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#65
The photo is from 1/6/05, 13 days before the Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball
pinboy3niner
Dec 2014
#49
*Where* is Jeb Crow Shrub's wife Columba?!1 He claims that racism in TX caused them to move
UTUSN
Dec 2014
#69
Its a Texas thang. And W is a Texas thang. Wish he'd a' stayed in baseball.
marble falls
Dec 2014
#78