![]() ![]() The fact that the 2004 presidential election is a Bones-versusBones ballot raises eyebrows not just because it brings to light that, despite their ideological differences, both candidates come from the same echelon of American society but also because it's a bit astounding that a club with only about 800 living members has seen so many of them reach prominence. It's no secret that Skull and Bones, which elects 15 Yale juniors annually to meet in a crypt-like headquarters called "the Tomb," is no mere college club. Bush received the same fateful call to the same mysterious organization: the undergraduate club perhaps mythologized more than any other by the outside world, Skull and Bones. And a certain group of upperclassmen participate in a quiet but frenzied one-night ritual known simply as Tap Night.Įach of Yale's six major secret societies elects its members on the same night in April of the prospective members' junior year. Freshmen turn their speakers to face the courtyard and blast music while they kick Hacky Sacks and throw Frisbees on the green. August 16, 2004.There are certain sure signs of spring at Yale. ^ "Editorial: Publishing world / Maureen Dowd offers reheated morsels".^ "hungrycoyote's Blog | Talking Points Memo | Putnam, Tudor Clash in Forum (FL-12)".^ "Barney Frank zings Bill O'Reilly, GOP foes".Archived from the original on January 15, 2005. ^ a b "Bush uses new nickname for senator".John Sweeney charged with aggravated DWI". ![]() Archived from the original on September 17, 2008. "Senate Democrats welcome Bush appearance at retreat". ^ "Chris Christie and the discipline of fear".^ "Washington's new power standoff - Trump, Pelosi".^ "Barack Obama on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" - 5/12/06" on YouTube.Ronny Jackson Trump's Pick to Head VA Was Nicknamed 'Scrote' by George W. ![]() Speech-less: Tales of a White House Survivor. ^ Latimer, Matthew (September 22, 2009).^ " Political Consultant Mary Matalin Plays Not My Job", Wait Wait.Don't Tell Me!, January 11, 2014."Papers Detail Industry's Role in Cheney's Energy Report". ^ Abramowitz, Michael Mufson, Steven (July 18, 2007)."In Indiana Race, Bush's Budget Blade Becomes 'My Man Mitch' ". ^ " 'Hurricane Karen' blows hot for Bush".^ "Bush Sought 'Way' To Invade Iraq?".^ Interview with Mikheil Saakashvili by Dmitry Gordon.^ "The reason why George nevertheless enjoys Juni - dideiva.lt".^ "AM – Bush anoints Rudd as the new 'man of steel' ".Bush's Nicknames for His Friends and Enemies". ^ a b c d e Parade, "Bye-Bye Landslide & Fredo", September 30, 2007, p."Analysis: Bush and Putin on nickname terms". Archived from the original on August 18, 2007. ^ a b c Trudeau, Garry (January 31, 2001).Lists of nicknames – nickname list articles on Wikipedia.List of nicknames of presidents of the United States. ![]() New York Times reporter who covered the Bush campaign in 2000ĭirector of the CIA Counterterrorist Center Bush mocked him for wearing sunglasses inside, not knowing Wallsten is partially blind. Political reporter with the Wall Street Journal. Political correspondent with Bloomberg Newsįormer White House correspondent for The Washington Times and The Washington Examiner, current Fox News editing manager Television journalist formerly with NBC, currently with CNN "Nellie" was superseded by its alternative. United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, later Governor of New JerseyĪrizona Senator, Republican nominee in the 2008 United States presidential election Republican Majority Leader, later Speaker of the House National Energy Policy Development Group Executive Director Bushįederal Emergency Management Agency Director Special Advisor, Director of Communications under Texas Governor George W. Senior Advisor to the President of the United States The latter nickname was given for his role as provider of breath mints to the President on the campaign trail. President and former Prime Minister of Russiaįormer ambassador to the United States from Saudi Arabiaįormer Prime Minister of the United KingdomĤ6th Vice President of the United States of America Bush's fatherĤ3rd First Lady of the United States, George W. Bush is widely known to use nicknames to refer to journalists, fellow politicians, and members of his White House staff.Ĥ1st President of the United States, George W. ![]()
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