Did anyone else think it was weird that Bush called Putin "Vladmir"?

[yellowcanine]

When the discussion was about him becoming a dictator - Bush screws up and advertises the fact that he is on a first name with him - my 16 yr old daughter and I looked at each other and just laughed. We decided he did it just to prove he could pronounce Vladmir - like he had rehearsed it - he looked so pleased with himself and then said it again for good measure. Too funny.

[librechik]

1. a tiny shred of credibility

I can call the strong man of Russia by his first name (unlike Kerry)

[Jack from Charlotte]

6. Exactly. I, also, laughed out loud.... it was so obvious an attempt

by the little AWOL/moron to act like..... "See, I'm on 1st name basis with that rusky guy. I know a foreign guy."

[soothsayer]

2. my mom said 'who?" we all know he calls him pooty poot n/t

[pfitz59]

3. Just proud he could pronounce it!

V-LAD-DUH-MEER!

[smirkymonkey]

4. Yes, it was very un-statesman-like...

But he also previously spoke of "gazing" into Vladimir's eyes/soul, so I am beginning to think the Chimp rather fancies him. Vlaaaaaaaadimir, ohhhhhh, Vlaaaaadimir! :evilgrin:

[Mizmoon]

5. He's trying to show how close they are

considering pooty-poot just told him to back the fuck off or the US is asking for trouble, it's pretty thin.

[Endangered Specie]

7. They are pals... on a first name basis.

[deadparrot]

8. Yes.

And I have a very good friend whose has family in the military...I would call her a moderate Republican. She absolutely despises Putin. I predict that she'll be pissed tomorrow when she finds out that * is on a first name basis with him.