The thing is, most things the POTUS says mean something. Especially Dubya. He don't talk just to hear hisself. So, when after 9/11 he said "This country still has a bright future." (not an exact quote) it gave me a chill. It sounded like he knew we would lose a city or three.
And his dad is not only a former POTUS, he's also a former DCI. They both know what's coming.