[lbo-talk] interviewing W

[Gary Mongiovi]

What really strikes me about this is the bullying tone Bush adopted when the interview was over. Politicians, one presumes, have an interest in appearing gracious & cordial, even (or especially) after a tough interview. The more powerful the politician, the more cordial they can afford to be. Not Dubya. There's something really menacing & creepy about the exchange described here:  

	I was removing my microphone when he addressed me.

	

	"Is that how you do it in Ireland - interrupting people all the time?"

	

	I froze. He was not happy with me and was letting me know it.

	

	"Yes," I stuttered, determined to maintain my own half-smile.

	

	I was aching to get out of there for a breath of

	air when I remembered that I had earlier

	discussed with staff the possibility of having my

	picture taken with the president. I had been told

	that, when the interview was over, I could stand

	up with him and the White House photographer

	would snap a picture. Not wanting to waste the

	opportunity, I stood up and asked him to join me.

	

	"Oh, she wants the photograph now," he said from

	his still-seated position. He rose, stood beside

	me and put an arm around my shoulder. Taking his

	cue, I put an arm up around his shoulder and we

	both grinned for the cameras.

	

	

	 

	A very unpleasant human being, no doubt about it.

	

	Gary 

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