Bush sees himself as flexible with 'thick hide'

[CatWoman]

WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush says he is flexible and open-minded, rather than stubborn, but with a "thick hide" to absorb criticism.

In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes" conducted last week, Bush also denied his spirits had suffered because the Iraq war had not gone as well as hoped.

"Quite the contrary," he said, according to a transcript of the interview airing on Sunday. "My spirits are strong.

"I really am not the kind of guy that sits here and says, 'Oh, gosh, I'm worried about my legacy.' I'm more worried about making the right decisions to protect the United States of America," he said.

"I understand criticism. But I've got a pretty thick hide."

Bush was asked if he agreed with a perception that he was stubborn.

"I think I'm a flexible open-minded person. I really do. I really do," he said.

Bush said he spent a lot of time listening to people about Iraq policy. His new strategy to send 21,500 additional troops to Iraq has met a wall of opposition from Democrats who now control Congress, as well as disagreement from some Republicans.

"I fully understand the decisions I make could affect the life of some kid who wears the uniform," Bush said. "Or could affect the life of some child growing up in America 20 years from now."

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[Fridays Child]

1. In my experience, those who proclaim their thick hides have the thinnest skins of all.

I'll wager that he's not only thin-skinned but petty and vindictive, as well. It's also a safe bet that he holds grudges.

[evilkumquat]

2. He's Pretty 'Thick' All Right...

Yeah, that one was pretty easy...

Evil Kumquat

[WHEN CRABS ROAR]

3. Inflexible with thick skull.

[Bobbie Jo]

4. Thick skull perhaps

What a pathetic display. No one is buying their dog and pony show anymore, and they know it.

[babylonsister]

5. Flexible? I don't think so. He was told how to think and respond and

did so. And imo it's all about his legacy, the one that has no chance of being anything but a total failure. Suffering spirits? Not for a man who has no conscience.

[heldmyw]

6. That's Funny...

I've always sort of pictured him as a Volvo-sized creature, gray-green in color with laser turrets, antlers, feathers, claymores, fenders and a blowhole.... 4x4, natch.

Hey Reuters! If he was a tree, what kind of a tree would he be?

Will someone give Reuters a high colonic, a nice cup of peppermint tea and a nap?

Waste my time, willya? Next time I'll whip out the sarcasm ya fargin' bastiges!

[htuttle]

7. It's always 'Opposite Day' with BushCo

Keep picking at the pathetic son-of-a-bitch -- he hates it!!

[Stephanie]

8. I'd like to tan it!

Personally.

[KT2000]

9. He obviously does not know

himself very well.
I also had to laugh when he said he was not a person who (unintelligible) revenge!!!

[Raine]

10. "Open minded" ...

chimp??? :rofl:

[Skidmore]

11. Is that why every speech he makes sounds the same only with

different slogans? Thank you, Herr *, for the explanation.