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Dubya's New Gig: Motivational Guru

George W. Bush headlines Texas 'mega show' with $19 tickets

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(Newser) – It sure ain't the G8: George W. Bush, nine months retired, is headlining a motivational speaking "mega show" in Fort Worth next week, which promises "more inspirational firepower than a stick of dynamite!" As the event's screaming website reveals, the former president is appearing alongside Colin Powell and Rudy Giuliani, as well as the "legendary" quarterback Terry Bradshaw and an alleged "top sales expert." Cost to see the former commander in chief: $19, helpfully glossed as "not per person, but per office."

George W. Bush will be appearing at a motivational speaking event in Fort Worth. He's flanked by 'goal achievement' expert Robert Schuller and 'top sales expert' Tamara Lowe.
George W. Bush will be appearing at a motivational speaking event in Fort Worth. He's flanked by 'goal achievement' expert Robert Schuller and 'top sales expert' Tamara Lowe.   (Courtesy Get Motivated)
George W. Bush speaks during the World Knowledge Forum in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.
George W. Bush speaks during the World Knowledge Forum in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.   (AP Photo/The Maeil Business Newspaper)
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Cat-Lover
Oct 21, 09 7:46 AM CDT
So what's GWbUSH gonna motivate us to do? Go out and start wars for no reason whatsoever? Reply
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hamsammichs
Oct 21, 09 3:09 PM CDT
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Doctor_Zaius
Oct 21, 09 7:47 AM CDT
LOL. I haven't the words.... Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Oct 21, 09 7:50 AM CDT
I find it interesting that they have to include him in a group along with Powell, Giuliani and a football hero. It's the equivalent of tying a pork chop around an ugly kids neck so the dog will play with him. Reply
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paul123
Oct 21, 09 8:40 AM CDT
Not really, I'm sure he would draw a crowd by himself, although, additional star power adds zing to any show ticket.
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