Bush holding hands all over the Hartford Courant today

[NewJeffCT]

Not sure why, but it was mentioned at least 3 times in the reliably Republican Hartford Courant.

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They were a little jarring, those pictures that flashed across newspapers and television showing President Bush and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah strolling hand-in-hand Monday at Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas.

We know Abdullah and his oil-rich country are important to the U.S. economy, and Bush would do just about anything to hold down oil prices.

But the hand-holding and the longing looks caused one to wonder: What on earth were they saying during this intimate stroll? Was Bush trying to cajole the prince into holding the line on those oil barrels?

http://www.ctnow.com/celebrity/hce-javabush.artapr27,0,2300832.column?coll=hce-utility-entertainment

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The thing about public displays of affection - particularly between men - is that they don't work unless there is genuine affection involved.

This is why athletes can hug, and soldiers can hug, and brothers can hug, and why politicians should never hug.

It's the sincerity thing, stupid.

President Bush is a classic example of the maxim. Sure, he may project himself as a gregarious, good old back-slapping Texas boy, but he was born and educated in New England, where a playful punch in the arm between men is considered to be just short of a come-on.

http://www.courant.com/features/lifestyle/hc-bushhands.artapr27,0,1353736.story
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and, in the editorial cartoons, they are a day behind, but Bob Englehart had Bush & Abdullah holding hands with a quote saying "Domestic Partnership"

[NewJeffCT]

1. kick for the crowd that works normal hours

I just thought it was funny to have so much coverage in one day.

[DoYouEverWonder]

2. I think the Bush misadministration

has finally jumped the shark. Bush tip toeing through the Texas Blue Bonnets with Abdulah had to be more than any true blue, red blooded American could take.