“The
result is an absence of checks and balances in Russia, and the decision
of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq. I
mean, of Ukraine.”
By Caitlin Johnstone: Oh my God. It happened. I can’t believe it really happened.During
a speech in Dallas at Southern Methodist University’s George W Bush
Presidential Center on Wednesday, the man himself, George W Bush, did
the best thing ever. I am pretty sure it is the single best thing that
has ever happened. I do not believe I am exaggerating when I say that.
While
criticizing Russia for having rigged elections and shutting out
political opposition (which would already be hilarious coming from any
American in general and Bush in particular), the 43rd president made the following comment:
“The
result is an absence of checks and balances in Russia, and the decision
of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq. I
mean, of Ukraine.”
And then it got even better. After correcting himself with a nervous
chuckle, Bush broke the tension in the empire-loyal crowd with the
words, “Iraq too. Anyway.” He then quipped that he is 75 years old,
leaning harder on his “Aw shucks gee willikers I’m such a goofball”
persona than he ever has in his entire life.