Bush says he was won over by Bono's 'genuine faith'
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In his new memoir 'Decision Points,' Bush writes that he was initially very wary of the famous Irish rock star prior to their first meeting in the White House on March 14, 2002.
"I was skeptical of celebrities who seemed to adopt the cause of the moment as a way to advance their careers," he writes. But Bush says that his respect for Bono actually grew over time.
Bush writes that he listened carefully when Bono urged him to do more to help African nations beset with high HIV transmission rates and Aids. "With a few pills you can save millions of lives," Bono told him. "It would be the best possible advertisement for the United States. You ought to paint the things red, white and blue."
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greatwestern | Nov 15, 2010, 06:54 PM EST
Great that both Blair and now Bush speak so highly and admire Bono so much.
What do Blair, Bush and Bono have in common?
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ciarrai | Nov 14, 2010, 05:53 PM EST
George Bush is "America' finest President" and I'm Queen Elizabeth. Bush was the cute hoor who conned some Americans (bogsidebunny, I'll bet) into this phoney patriotism so he could pull off his Iraq war and convince those same Americans that disagreeing with his unneccesary was tantamount to not supporting the troops and being unpatriotic. Bush (and his co-conspirator, Cheney) belong in jail. They are war criminals who have caused untold pain and suffering to so many American members of our military and innocent Iraqi citizens. How can anyone take serious your criticism of Bono when you err so spectacularly in your assessment of Bush the war criminal?
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Ernesider | Nov 14, 2010, 12:49 PM EST
... I am told he's a grand fellow but I never have had much regard for him and bunny has a point when she says he isn't much of a singer either. And the name, jaysus,
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sirpeter | Nov 14, 2010, 05:03 AM EST
I love when the Irish take the moral high ground,we do it so well.
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bogsidebunny | Nov 14, 2010, 05:03 AM EST
Once again America's finest President ever shows his class by praising one of the WEALTHIEST Irishmen, but for tax reasons, Dutch resident. Bono is typical of the "cute hoor" Irish culture. He may appear to be the most benevolent soul on the planet, but peel back his outer layer and he's a phoney. By the way fans; he can't sing either.
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bonosone | Nov 13, 2010, 06:29 PM EST
I think Bono is fantastic in everyway!!! His faith in many things seen and not seen wears well with him. You rock my world Bono!!
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