Same old story, same old song and dance

Bush is taking his personal revival of Gypsy on the road and leading the show with that all time fav, "Everything's Coming Up Roses".

Bush, speaking on the third anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, assured Americans that his administration is pursuing a strategy "that will lead to victory in Iraq," an outcome about which polls show the public is increasingly skeptical.

I don't know about you but I've stopped listening to his speeches. Heard one, you've heard 'em all. He's no Ethel Merman or Rosalind Russell, but he should just belt out the song. It would certainly be more entertaining and there's an off chance somebody will listen to him. The lyrics certainly work for his message.

Momma Rose [Papa Bush]
[Speaking] Finish? We're just beginning and there's no one to stop at this time!
I had a dream, a dream about you, baby.
It's gonna come true, baby.
They think that we're through, but baby,

[Singing] You'll be swell! You'll be great!
Gonna have the whole world on the plate!
Starting here, starting now,
honey, everything's coming up roses!

Clear the decks! Clear the tracks!
You've got nothing to do but relax.
Blow a kiss. Take a bow.
Honey, everything's coming up roses!

Now's your inning. Stand the world on it's ear!
Set it spinning! That'll be just the beginning!
Curtain up! Light the lights!
You got nothing to hit but the heights!
You'll be swell. You'll be great.
I can tell. Just you wait.
That lucky star I talk about is due!
Honey, everything's coming up roses for me and for you!...

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