President George W. Bush today will name two former presidents, his father George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, to lead a nationwide fund-raising effort to aid victims of the Asian tsunamis, a White House spokesman said.
“This will be a nationwide charitable fund-raising effort,’’ spokesman Scott McClellan said.
The toll from Asia’s earthquake and tsunamis climbed to 155,000 as more bodies were uncovered in Indonesia, the country worst hit by the deadliest disaster in almost three decades.
After announcing the appointments this morning, Bush will visit the embassies of India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia to sign condolence books.
Japan is the biggest donor among 44 countries that have promised aid, pledging $500 million. The U.S. has promised $350 million, the U.K. $96 million and Sweden $75 million. Canada doubled its aid promise to $80 million yesterday. China increased its contribution to $60 million, and Taiwan upped its pledge 10- fold to $50 million.
Now, if Clinton can only manage to get Marc Rich involved, these tsunami victims will be driving Bentleys and eating caviar off the vodka-glazed nipples of high-priced Russian call girls in no time…
Did W’s dad piss him off? Work with Bill?
Is Marc Rich aptly named?
Hell, for Russian call girls, money is no object.
Bush: “Hey Bill, make yerself useful fer a change.”
What a masterstroke! Bush co-opts Carter and the U.N. in one fell swoop and shows that Clinton will do anything to get attention even take orders from shrubs.
Can’t wait for him to start grandstanding. What could be more fun? Helping disaster victims and watching Clinton’s antics.
Because of bad phone lines, Marc Rich’s response to Clinton’s request was, “I beg your pardon?”
You don’t have to go high-price in Russia to get good quality. Ummmm, or so I’ve heard… Yeah, that’s it.
Ah, they’re probably hoping somebody will eat Bubba…
Yeah, and Bill still has James Riady on speed dial. So he’s got THAT going for him.
Mojo, Bubba is hoping the same thing.
So, on the taxpayers dollar, we’re sending Bill Clinton to a country where the Sex Industry is a major part of their economy. Who’da thunk?
And Bush completely disses Carter. Perfect! He succeeded in taking a great career as an ex-President and making himself over into a complete ass. Kinda reminds me of his presidency, but I digress.
Mmmmmmmmm……vodka-glazed nipples. Glub glar gllll.
All comments above written by lamers who can’t get laid.