Flashback to 2000 election: Remember when Bush couldn't name Pakistan's leader?

[Kingshakabobo]

Isn't it nice that we always have a republican to turn to in times of crisis?

Bush fails reporter's pop quiz on international leaders


http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/11/05/bush.popquiz/

"Can you name the general who is in charge of Pakistan?" Hiller asked, inquiring about Gen. Pervaiz Musharraf, who seized control of the country October 12.

"Wait, wait, is this 50 questions?" asked Bush.



"The new Pakistani general, he's just been elected -- not elected, this guy took over office. It appears this guy is going to bring stability to the country and I think that's good news for the subcontinent."

As a side note, notice how Howie Kurtz steps in to help save Whistle Ass' bacon........."Reliable Sources" indeed.

Kurtz also noted that he had conduced a very informal survey of journalists and none were able to name all four leaders. As Texas governor, Bush hasn't had to deal with international issues like another former governor-turned-president.