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By Daniel Kurtzman, About.com Guide to Political Humor

Bush Has No Exit Strategy

Tuesday November 22, 2005
President Bush tried to escape from a news conference in Beijing after facing hostile questions from reporters, only to be thwarted by locked doors. View a series of amusing photos and the video, plus read Reuters' account of the incident.

Bush's door gaffe is merely the latest in a long string of presidential bloopers. For those of you keeping score at home, Bush has now fallen off a Segway scooter, slammed his head on Marine One, dropped his dog, desecrated a flag, choked on a pretzel, asked for a potty break, not to mention being violated by a turkey and outwitted by an umbrella.

From David Letterman:

Top Ten Thoughts Going Through George W. Bush's Mind When He Tried to Open That Locked Door In China

10. "Damn, Al-Queda"
9. "Am I that hungover?"
8. "Wish I'd thought of an exit strategy"
7. "It was easier to get out of the national guard"
6. "Hey, at least I didn't throw up like daddy"
5. "I just heard Oprah's going on Letterman"
4. "I know how to solve this problem — tax cuts for the rich"
3. "I hope this doesn't hurt my chances of getting reelected"
2. "I need another five week vacation"
1. "Talk to Condi about invading China" Read more top 10 lists...

"As you know President Bush has returned from his Asian tour. Remember the old days when Nixon opened the door to China? Now we can't even open a door in China." —Jay Leno Read more jokes...

Poll: What phrase best describes your opinion of President Bush?
1) Strong leader
2) Miserable failure
3) Honest straight-talker
4) Arrogant liar
5) Christian patriot
6) Clueless moron

Related: Funny Bush Pictures | Funny Bush Videos | Funny News

Comments

January 29, 2009 at 4:00 pm
(1) Matt says:

Hey Dan, I was just wondering if you were going to make any comedic remarks about President Obama’s mishap where he mistook a window for a door (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/01/28/2009-01-28_hey_bam_thats_not_the_door.html)? I think all politicians are worth poking fun at, don’t you.

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