28 May 06 A “Learning Experience”? Oh, GOOD.

Bush recently admitted that saying “bring it on” and “wanted: dead or alive” were dumbass maneuevers. Video and transcript. Excerpt:

Q: … which missteps and mistakes of your own you most regret?

A: … saying “bring it on,” kind of tough talk, you know, that sent the wrong signal to people. I learned some lessons about expressing myself maybe in a little more sophisticated manner — you know, “wanted dead or alive,” that kind of talk. I think in certain parts of the world it was misinterpreted, and so I learned from that.

And can I just say on behalf of the country how comforting is that the White House has been a learning experience for ol’ Dubya in how to communicate in a sophisticated manner. Because, y’know, that’s the best place to learn that skill. WHEN YOU’RE THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD AND YOUR COUNTRY’S BEEN ATTACKED.