President George W. Bush only has 38 days left as President of the United States, and as anybody who is about to be forced out of a job -- you think he wants to leave? -- he's turned his mind to what he'd like to do with himself once he's out of the White House. President Bush has a myriad of hobbies and interests that range from baseball to invading countries, so, really, he could choose anything he wants to do.Which is why, given his past as owner of the Texas Rangers, some folks have begun to wonder if President Bush would ever consider becoming Commissioner of Major League Baseball after Bud Selig retires from the position. As it turns out, George has had enough of being in charge of things, and wants no part of it.
Bush, a former owner of the Texas Rangers baseball club once linked to the top spot in the American pastime, spoke Wednesday about sports topics with the newspaper as he prepares to leave office next month for incoming Barack Obama.This is probably good news for MLB, because given George's track record while owning the Rangers, he'd probably end up trading the New York Yankees to Japan for one of those shiny swords. "Look! I can see myself! Heh heh."
"I'm looking forward to getting off the stage," Bush told the Post. "I have done my duty to my country. I have given it my all. It's now President-elect Obama's time. I have had enough of the spotlight."
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Major fucking fail on the joke, douchebag.
I despise George Bush.
However, this is a sport blog and this post is a waste. The idea that Bush does not want to be the commissioner is valid. But, the comments following are quite weak. Tom, please try to keep these ones in the un-posted pile.
Trading the Yankees to Japan sounds like a great idea. Get rid of checkbook baseball and require teams to earn their championships.
Tom you blew it on this one, way to show respect to the President of the USA. In case you forgot we don't read your blog for your deep thoughts on political matters. AHOLE
President Bush would make a great baseball commissioner, to bad he said no to the idea. We should thank President Bush for keeping us safe for the last 7years, he does deserve credit for that.
not to make it into a political blog but he actually made the world a less safer place than he found it.
for the record i think he would make a good commissioner though. baseball is something he DOES have a clue about.