Dumbya finally does something right!!

[Bigmack]

December 7, 2006

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

President George W. Bush today announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civil award. Established by Executive Order 11085 in 1963, the Medal may be awarded by the President "to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to (1) the security or national interests of the United States, or (2) world peace, or (3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." President Bush will honor these recipients at a White House ceremony on Friday, December 15, 2006.

Riley “B.B.” King is one of the greatest blues singers and guitarists of all time. For more than half a century, the “King of the Blues” and his guitar “Lucille” have thrilled audiences, influenced generations of guitarists, and helped give the blues its special place in the American musical tradition.

http://www.bbking.com/news/default.asp?Page=all
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He also awarded the PMOF to William Safire, so it's not all good.

David McCullough actually deserves one.

In light of some of the assholes * has awarded the medal, B B shouldn't feel too honored.

[louis-t]

1. I thought maybe he got his shoes on the right feet

on the first try.

[Dr.Phool]

2. When he goes hunting with Deadeye Dick

Then he'll have done something right.

Nah, he'd fuck that up too.

[sallyseven]

3. What about that Baseball player

who was snubbed by the Hall of Fame nitwits. KO mentioned hi several times. He has passed on but he was awarded the metal posthumously.

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. BUCK O'NEILL

Yes, a very worthy recipient.

[rzemanfl]

4. You don't actually think W got out of bed one morning and said

"let's award a medal of freedom to B. B. King" now do you? They stuck a paper in front of him, he took his Sharpie and signed it, that's all.

[smirkymonkey]

6. What?

Did he die or something?