Apr 20
‘Mystery’ Guest
In what has to be the most-blown surprise of the year, President Bush will make a “surprise” appearance on NBC’s Deal or No Deal on Monday.
The purpose of the appearance, which was taped at the White House in advance of actual game play, is so that Bush can thank an Iraqi war veteran for serving the country. The veteran, contestant Captain Joseph Kobes, is hoping to pay off his parents’ home. He is a Purple Heart and Bronze Start recipient who completed three tours of duty in Iraq.
The fact that Bush took the time to tape the message that will appear on a game show will no doubt get the Bush haters all riled up just like those silly correspondent dinners. (These same people will play dumb, of course, the next time a president of their party does anything remotely lighthearted during any kind of negative national situation.)
But let’s be clear: whether this vet supported the war or not, he felt it was his duty to serve three tours there. He deserves at least a million bucks in my book.
The only thing that confuses me is why NBC wouldn’t hold this episode until the following Monday: May sweeps begins Thursday of this week.
April 21st, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hi Patrick
I think that we need a few intentional moments of humor from Bush once in a while. God knows he has provided a lot of unintentional moments to call up when we are feeling bad about ourselves. LOL. And it is kind of neat that this young man has this chance to win some money, he has worked beyond hard, doing what his conscious has led him to do. I am not surprised, however, that NBC didn’t wait until sweeps… Bush isn’t exactly a ratings grabber, unless he is falling off his Segway, or discussing his obsession with torture with his fellow Lil Bush Gang. Been there, done that. I wouldn’t turn off Dancing With The Stars to see him promote the war and wave the flag. That’s so last season!
April 21st, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I’m about the least Bush-friendly person on earth, but I agree with every word you said.