Bush consults with presidents past...

[Frances Morey]

>That Abe Lincoln was a VERY wise man indeed !  
> 
> > 
> >One night, George W. Bush is tossing restlessly in his White House bed. 
> >He awakens to see George Washington standing by him. Bush asks him, 
> >"George, what's the best thing I can do to help the country?" 
> > 
> >"Set an honest and honorable example, just as I did. Steer clear of 
> >entangling foreign alliances and military engagements," Washington 
>advises, 
> >then fades away. 
> > 
> >The next night, Bush is astir again, and sees the ghost of Thomas 
>Jefferson 
> >moving through the darkened bedroom. 
> > 
> >Bush calls out, "Tom, please! What is the best thing I could do to help 
>the 
> >country?" 
> > 
> >"Respect the Constitution, like I did. Ensure all civil rights are 
> >preserved, including freedom of speech and keeping the church and state 
> >separate," Jefferson advises, and dims from sight. 
> > 
> >The third night sleep is still not in the cards for Bush. He awakes to 
>see 
> >the ghost of F. D. R. hovering over his bed. Bush whispers, "Franklin, 
>what 
> >is the best thing I could do to help the country?" 
> > 
> >"Help the people, just like I did. Take care of the poor with federal 
> >programs, and ensure that you are not governed by the financially 
>powerful 
> >and their generous campaign donations," FDR replies and fades into the 
> >mists. 
> > 
> >Bush isn't sleeping well the fourth night when he sees another figure 
>moving 
> >in the shadows. It is Abraham Lincoln's ghost. 
> > 
> >"Abe, what is the best thing I can do right now, to help the country?" 
> >Bush pleads. 
> > 
> >Abe replies, "Relax, go see a play." 
> 

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