“Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter”
By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Bush, Dumb Things Said By Smart People, Environment, The World
Those were the words from President Bush to world leaders at the recent G8 Summit…and the response was understandably shocked.
The American leader, who has been condemned throughout his presidency for failing to tackle climate change, ended a private meeting with the words: “Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter.”He then punched the air while grinning widely, as the rest of those present including Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy looked on in shock. [...]
One official who witnessed the extraordinary scene said afterwards: “Everyone was very surprised that he was making a joke about America’s record on pollution.”
Ahhh…what an ambassador for our country.
I’m counting the days folks…
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July 10th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Awesome. He could have also said, “Goodbye from the world’s biggest wealth producer,†or, “Goodbye from the world’s biggest manufacturer.”
July 10th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
“Goodbye from the world’s biggest manufacturer.†– Jimmy the Dhimmi
Of what? Weapons of death?
July 10th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
“I’m counting the days folks…”
Along with the rest of the world.
July 10th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
I bet the Chinese think this is great! especially since they face to inherit the title of the world’s largest polluter in very short order and on a much larger scale than even the U.S. At least they know the world’s ecology is a joking matter.
July 10th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
“I’m counting the day folks…”
-JG
Count faster, please
July 10th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Has this been verified. It sounds too stupid even for the shrub to do.
July 11th, 2008 at 1:37 am
I mean, geez, doesn’t he know China already took the title away from us?
July 11th, 2008 at 4:32 am
The US will still be the biggest polluter per capita, even if China’s the biggest polluter overall.
It’s nice to know that Bush finds his inability to do anything constructive funny.
July 11th, 2008 at 5:40 am
Counting the days? Why? Bush ain’t goin anywhere.
When the US economy is collapsed in September and martial law imposed to stem the chaos that will ensue, elections will be suspended.
Bush once “joked” about being a dictator — with the help of a criminally complicit congress, he is one
Bush recently joked about how is farewell euro tour isn’t necessarily a farewell term and also joked about not leaving office.
Why should he? The Bushies have spent the last 8 years destroying the constitution and amassing dictatorial powers, recently sealed by congress’ total capitulation on FISA — a battle they had been WINNING.
So don’t be surprised when there aint no election in November.
Not, that that would change anything…Obama has proven to be as much of a cheap sellout as the rest of the whores in congress… McCain is a doddering, senile old fart who can’t remember what he says from one minute to the next.
Stick a fork in the US Republic — it’s done.
July 11th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Tully’s right. I think China took the title over a year ago.
July 11th, 2008 at 8:44 am
@Tully…after 8 years of watching this guy at work, do you really think he’s paying attention?
July 11th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Jimmy – he could have said those things, but he didn’t. He made a joke about his own abismal lack of leadership on one of the most important topics of our time. That’s the nimrod you helped put in office. Those days can’t tick off fast enough.
July 11th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I voted for Nader in 2000. I’m serious.
July 11th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Good job, Mr. Bush. I honestly don’t think you were a good president, but my respect for you rose a notch with that remark. You are not to blame for anything that happened. Its the jokers who voted for Nader so that they didn’t have to make a vote or the people who voted for you or even the people who voted against you who only voted against you and did nothing else. Took no active part in keeping you out of office other than voting against you. Voted simply because the wanted to be able to say the voted and have a right to be pissed at who actually got voted. Sadly, you are only represent the trend that has grasped America and much of the western world. You did not bring this upon us, we brought it upon ourselves.
I appreciate you being able to laugh at yourself. I really, truly am.
July 11th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Ha! That makes me happy.
July 11th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
In response to Ian Pattinson:
Americans are not the biggest polluters per capita. That title belongs to the Aussies.
“The Weathermakers” by Tim Flannery