Interview with George W. Bush on January 3, 2008.
Interviewer: Good afternoon Mr. Bush. How ya been?
George W. Bush: I’ve been well thank you.
Interviewer: Ok, so let’s cut to the chase.
George W. Bush: Ha, what chase?
Interviewer: So are the police reports true? And did your father really try to cover them up?
George W. Bush: Well, you know people talk all the time. It is true that I have gotten arrested for driving under the influence. It isn’t something I’m proud of or something I ever wanted to get leaked out to the public.
Interviewer: Why didn’t you want the public to know? Didn’t you think it would come out eventually?
George W. Bush: I actually forgot all about it really.
Interviewer: Hmm… Well how do you feel about Al Gore winning instead of you?
George W. Bush: It pissed me off. It pisses me off that I didn’t win because of my past.
Interviewer: The word on the street is that your father pulled strings to get your criminal charge off your record. Is that true?
George W. Bush: takes pause I don’t know. I’m not with my father 24/7. I had to serve my term and do community service just like everyone one who got arrested had to do. I’m not perfect.
Interviewer: Did your love for alcohol grow stronger for the love for your family? Were they in competition?
George W. Bush: Truthfully, it did. Sometimes one love was stronger for one than the other. That was a time in my life where I had no guidance. I was just, reckless. I wasn’t a drunk but I will admit giving up alcohol was one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to do.
Interviewer: What about your use with cocaine?
George W. Bush: I’d rather not talk about it.
Interviewer: Okay… Do you feel as though you were a better candidate?
George W. Bush: I think you can answer that. chuckle
Interviewer: As you know Al Gore ended the war and even made a peaceable agreement with Iran. Do you think you were capable of doing the same?
George W. Bush: snickers well, I am capable of doing a lot and getting a lot done. Which is why I know I made the better candidate.
Interviewer: But, this man has done so much in such a short time. I mean thanks to him, Bin Laden has finally been caught. That’s pretty impressive.
George W. Bush: It’s plenty of other things to worry about like education. And no child being left behind.
Interviewer: From a lot of American’s point of view it seems like a lot of people are satisfied. Would you agree?
George W. Bush: I don’t. From my end everyone is miserable and wishes for a change. All they really want is change.
Interviewer: So you’re saying that Al gore has ended the war, made a peaceable agreement with Iran, stopped Bin Laden, and kept the government. But people are miserable? Chuckles are you sure?
George W. Bush: Are we done here?
Primary Source Doc 1:
September 4, 1976 George Bush gets pulled over for drunk driving. (Police report)
“On September 4, 1976 George W Bush, born July 6, 1946 was pulled over for drunk driving and being under the influence of cocaine. (DWI and DUI). Coming home from the bar, alone in this car and swerving. He was on the highway and it took him a long time to stop. Reason for doing it was “he was living his life to the fullest and having a little fun.” George W. Bush was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 40 hours of community service.”
Primary Source Doc 2: (article)
January 20, 2005 Al Gore beats George W. Bush in 2008 presidential election. This didn’t take anyone by surprise due to the old police reports that came out about Bush and his drug/drinking problem. The republicans are in an uproar stating, “Everyone makes mistakes and can learn from them.” While this is true, ever since the police report came out so did a lot more things about George W. Bush and his father. When trying to speak with Mr. Bush he said he had no comment about the whole ordeal. Congratulations Al Gore!
Primary Source Doc 3:
George W. Bush’s father talking to a man about getting George W. Bush’s criminal record removed for good.
First Box:
Father: I need you to do a job.
Man: Yes sir?
Second Box:
Father: I need you to remove my son, George W. Bush, criminal record. NOW! He is running for president and I don’t want something like this coming out. Got it? I’m willing to pay cash.
Man: Yes sir, I will do all I can to assure it is gone.
Third Box:
Father: Thank you my kind man. I know I can trust you. Here is your cash. Like my father told me “spend it wisely” hahaha. Oh, and if this doesn’t get done… I have people to come fix you… Ok?
Man: Yes sir, thank you.