" Geldof did no such thing... actually insisted that Bush bashing and Iraq talk not be a part of the show and credited Bush with doing more for Africa than any other world leader in the week leading up the show. "
I can attest to this. I read it on BBC online a month ago. I remember being rather shocked.
I remember back after he organized "Live Aid" that he earned the nickname "St. Bob". I guess that's not too far off, if he really said that about Bush.