The only Bush I ever liked has left the building

Barney has gone:

Laura and I are sad to announce that our Scottish Terrier, Barney, has passed away. The little fellow had been suffering from lymphoma and after twelve and a half years of life, his body could not fight off the illness.
Barney and I enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to accompany me when I fished for bass at the ranch. He was a fierce armadillo hunter. At Camp David, his favorite activity was chasing golf balls on the chipping green.

Barney guarded the South Lawn entrance of the White House as if he were a Secret Service agent. He wandered the halls of the West Wing looking for treats from his many friends. He starred in Barney Cam and gave the American people Christmas tours of the White House. Barney greeted Queens, Heads of State, and Prime Ministers. He was always polite and never jumped in their laps.

Barney was by my side during our eight years in the White House. He never discussed politics and was always a faithful friend. Laura and I will miss our pal.

My condolences to the Bush family.

(TPM)

6 Responses to “The only Bush I ever liked has left the building”

  1. Skinny Dennis:

    I hope he found a chance to piddle on Lord Voldemort.

    I’m talking about the dog.

  2. Capt. Bat Guano:

    It should have been that other scrofulous cur.

  3. Plummet:

    The most human organism in teh Bush family, condolences. It’s no coincidence that god is dog spelled backwards.

  4. Another Kiwi:

    I am sad about that, Barney was a good guy.

  5. Dimitrios:

    After twelve-and-a-half years with that asshole and never running mad Barney can look forward to being reincarnated into something absolutely awesome.

  6. Bruce388:

    All those times the drunk Preznent dropped him couldn’t have been good long term.