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TundraGrifter's avatar

Actually, I think he missed the smirk.

I don't.

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TundraGrifter's avatar

I like the cowboy in the painting getting out of Dodge.

The artist's way of saying "And the horse you rode out on."

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chascates's avatar

An alcoholic who has stopped drinking but hasn't gotten any psychological help or support on the reasons he had a drinking problem. When Bush was governor of Texas he stopped the substance abuse programs in the state's prison system. The previous governor, recovered alcoholic Ann Richards instituted them to help prisoners quit their addictions but Bush just quit with Jesus' help. Ergo, all you need is Jesus, not 12-step programs or fancy 'talk therapy'.

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chascates's avatar

My bad. Sorry, I just started drinking (today) myself and disregarded your quotes around dry. That video from the Olympics certainly looked like an out-of-control non-sober person. And given the treatment by his wife and children it probably wasn't an isolated experience. The claim that Bush read practically a book a day in a schedule filled with exercise, prayer, and bedtime at 9 pm plus a little Presidentin' would seem to leave out time for drinking. Former Presidents--FDR, Nixon, and LBJ notably--were much better drinkers than Dubya. He may be making up for lost time. Maybe that's why Laura stays in Dallas and he likes the Crawford ranch.

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bobbert's avatar

It seems to me that the artist worked really, really hard to suppress the chimpysmirk. It <i>wants</i> to be there, but the artist wrestled it down flat.

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fuflans's avatar

i think portraits are just weird. unless it's like anne boleyn or something.

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bobbert's avatar

I'd like to see him in a flight suit with a burning codpiece and the bullhorn stuffed up his World Trade Center.

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bobbert's avatar

What, headless porn?

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chascates's avatar

But we all know the real Dubya: <a href="http://0.tqn.com/d/politica..." target="_blank">" rel="nofollow noopener" title="http://0.tqn.com/d/politicalhumor/1/7/J/o/1/bush_...">http://0.tqn.com/d/politica...

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Dashboard Buddha's avatar

I can't wait to get the commemorative plate from Franklin Mint. I bet the ads will be in this Sunday's Parade supplement!

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schmannity's avatar

Dana Perino and Callista Gingrich separated at birth? Discuss amongst yourselves.

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JustPixelz: IV%'er's avatar

Obviously not. Kinkade didn't paint humans, just isolated cottages lit from within. It's all metaphysical because Jesus is a shelter where you go to get away from other humans. Also a place to go if you want to get drunk, laid by your mistress.

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ValiumNation's avatar

I guess fresh babies weren't on the buffet so no Darth Cheney?

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chascates's avatar

Reminds me of a dry drunk with daddy issues.

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chascates's avatar

Satan's cum.

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schmannity's avatar

What me worry?

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