Posted on 09/06/2007 1:40:55 AM PDT by naturalman1975
YO, Bush! Welcome to Sydney.
Forgive the informality, but you're a Texan and Australia is a pretty laid back as you'd know from the Aussies you've met over the years and though you're only visiting briefly, a lot of us hope you get to experience something of the flavour of the country we love while you're here.
You've had an opportunity to see something of the Harbour, the Bridge and the Opera House and perhaps you'll get a chance to see Bondi and some other famous beaches before you leave. I certainly hope so.
As you know from your escapades with your old mate John Newcombe, we're a pretty upfront, straight-forward bunch and we respect those who stand up for what they believe in and take their lumps when they have to.
Newk was famously in your car when you were arrested for drunk driving in Kennebunkport, Maine, nearly 30 years ago.
He says you paid the penalty for trying to keep up with an Aussie. The fact that you can remember the incident, despite registering a blood alcohol content of .10 and that you did cut back on the beers from that moment says a lot about your strength of character.
You'll be meeting the leader of the Federal Opposition, Kevin Rudd, later today. He's also fallen foul of the demon drink but unlike you, he can't remember anything of the affair. Not even semi-naked women pole-dancing.
Notwithstanding his forgetful moments, Rudd has asked for time with you and will give you the benefit of his opinion of US foreign policy.
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