Village idiot joins the speakers circle: George W. Bush To Become Motivational Speaker

Mr Bush will speak at an event in Fort Worth, Texas on Monday

On Monday, the former US president - whose policies inspired millions of Americans to vote Democrat in the 2008 election- will headline at a popular Get Motivated programme, appearing at a seminar about, among other things, "How to master the art of effective leadership".

Mr Bush's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq provoked widespread criticism, and his steering of the US economy drew censure. But he is likely to be paid around $100,000 (£61,000) for a 40-minute speech on his experiences as leader of the free world - so he may yet have the last laugh.

Touted as a "motivational mega-show [that] packs more inspirational firepower than a stick of dynamite," the seminars, aimed at businessmen and women, have become hugely successful in the US and frequently feature high-profile speakers, including other former presidents.

Mr Bush's wife, Laura, has also been booked to speak at three events, meaning between them the couple could earn $500,000 (£305,000) from their speeches.

Mr Bush will speak at an event in Fort Worth, Texas on Monday and another one in San Antonio in December.

The disclosure of Mr Bush's post-presidential role has already inspired jokes at his expense.

Professor Larry Sabato, professor of political science at the University of Virginia, said: "Maybe it will be 'I'm the model of what you shouldn't be'."

Mr Bush, who famously declared "I am the decider" when his decision not to sack Donald Rumsfeld, then secretary of defence, was queried, swill give advice on making decisions and how to lead large organisations, his spokesman said. He also intends to talk about his achievements and setbacks while in office.

Appearing alongside Mr Bush will be Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, and Colin Powell, the former secretary of state.

Wayne Slater, co-author of "Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential," said the speeches were part of an attempt to secure the former president's future reputation.

He said: "This is part of the legacy tour. George Bush, who left office with a couple of unpopular wars and an economy going down the tubes, is going to be on the stage with winners, not losers."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6418866/George-W.-Bush-to-become-motivational-speaker.html
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Village idiot joins the speakers circle: George W. Bush To Become Motivational Speaker

Village idiot joins the speakers circle: George W. Bush To Become Motivational Speaker

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