#2: Non-fiction

"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we too, will be remembered not for our victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit."
-President John F. Kennedy

Bush's achievements in the realm of making Art should not overshadow his contributions in support of the Arts.  Take, for example, his dedication to the Kennedy Center. 

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, our national theatre, has a long legacy supporting J.F.K's vision. With programs 365 days a year by new and recognized performers alike, reaching out to other nations and cultures and providing rich educational programs, this "living memorial" to President Kennedy the Center has enlivened our culture and enriched untold lives.

In 2005, concerned about persistent budget overruns on several large capital repair and improvement projects at the Kennedy Center, the GAO conducted a review of how the $200 million in appropriations during 1995-2005 had been spent.  (Compare that to the $24 billion spent from 2003-2005 for "security and reconstruction activities" in Iraq. Not exactly in line with Kennedy's priorities... but I digress.) The GAO reached the conclusion that the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees must "strengthen oversight of center management through the Board of Trustees..."

How could it be that the Board wasn't strong enough to oversee the budget?  After all, George Bush appointed a new Trustee to the operations committee: the world renowned horse meat activist, author, three-time Razzie Award winner for worst actress (also nominated for Worst Actress of the Century, which she lost to Madonna), and host of AMC's "The Hollywood Fashion Machine", none other than Bo Derek.

Now stop sniggering.  According to the "Official Bo Derek Website":

"she accidentally began to shed her blond bimbo image and emerge as a political conservative, when she campaigned successfully for George W. Bush during the 2000 Presidential campaign."

There, now.  See how well George Bush understands Art's contributions to the human spirit?