George W. Bush Plans a World Lecture Tour - Europe, Asia and Canada, page 1

George W. Bush is going to try his hand at the "speaking/lectures" way of making money traveling the world. Since he is so "eloquent" in speaking, I am sure he will do well.

His first engagement is in Canada with 1500 invited guest on March 17th, where no journalist will be allowed.

link to article: www.guardian.co.uk...

Despite 2008 approval ratings of just 19% among Europeans - significantly lower even than his almost unprecedented ratings at home - the former president plans several speaking engagements in Europe and Asia over the course of the next year, according to his advisors, though they did not reveal which countries were involved. The appearances will be part of a tour involving at least 10 events at home and abroad,

At a two-hour lunch event on March 17, described as "a conversation with George W Bush", the 43rd president will address 1,500 invited guests - and emphatically no journalists - at the invitation of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

The Calgary fee is a secret, although the Canadian agency involved did reportedly pay Bill Clinton $150,000 for a similar engagement three years ago.

My first question is, what are people willing to spend, to "hear" George Bush speak? Since he is so well known for his speaking abilities, will he be paid even more than Bill Clinton?

Even former presidents have only a relatively brief window of time in which to develop a lucrative reputation on the lecture circuit, said Wesley Neff, president of the Leigh Bureau, which represents the economists Paul Krugman and Nouriel Roubini, as well as Hillary Clinton's former chief strategist, Mark Penn.

The first president Bush followed a strategy of "make as much money as possible as quickly as possible," Neff said, but longevity on the circuit - especially in a slow economy - depends on offering a relevant message. "If [Bush] chooses to just tell war stories, I don't think there's going to be much demand."

The ex-president's success in the world of publishing seems equally uncertain at the moment. He is reportedly working on a book, but no deal has been announced - unlike in the case of Rice, who recently agreed a $2.5m deal for three memoirs, or Laura Bush, who got a $2m advance.

So, he needs to act fast - from my understanding to get a "lecture tour" going, while people still want to hear him speak.

Considering his popularity around the world, I can just imagine how "sought" after he will be and how companies will be willing to pay him enourmous speaking fees.

Shame no journalist will be allowed, I would just love to hear his first speech and how the words just flow from his mouth into a well delivered lecture.

Yeah, I can see people paying thousands of dollars to hear him for an hour......................

[edit on 25-2-2009 by questioningall]

reply to post by Skittle

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There might be fliers about the lectures saying "No shoes allowed, please leave all shoes at the door, socked feet only".

Originally posted by questioningall
reply to post by Skittle

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There might be fliers about the lectures saying "No shoes allowed, please leave all shoes at the door, socked feet only".

Mmm, that may cause a biohazard for Georgie.

Linea Secundaris.

reply to post by enigmania

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Well the reality is, if people are paying to hear him deliver a wonderful eloquent speech, I guess they wouldn't be throwing shoes at him. That is probably why they won't allow any press in them.

Guess he wanted to practice today. He surprised a college sophmore class by showing up at a lecture today.

Link: firedoglake.com...

A political science class at Southern Methodist University received a surprise visit Tuesday from an expert on the topic: former President George W. Bush.

Bush popped in on professor Harold Stanley's introduction to American government and politics class Tuesday morning. Stanley said he knew Bush was coming, but he did not tell his students.

"He talked about how political leaders are often suspected of making decisions according to the latest opinion polls," Stanley said. "His point was that you can't do it that way. You have to do it according to your principles, and he hopes that is how he comes to be understood."

Courtney O’Callaghan, sophomore journalism and advertising double major, said, “Congratulations on your new library.” Bush responded, “It should be a cool place.”

Yeah, he will do just great on a lecture tour.

Ground-breaking for the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Southern Methodist University campus, Dallas, Texas

THE BUSH CENTER website

My interest in this story about the ground-breaking for the Bush Center, library and archive is as a supporter of Condoleezza Rice who is to head up the board of the Bush Institute, a distinct and privately funded part of the Bush Center.

Accordingly, I am reporting on the appearance of Condoleezza Rice at the ground-breaking ceremony event for the Bush Center on November 16, 2010.



YouTube - Condoleezza Rice pursues women's issues and global health with new Bush Institute

All Peter Dow's Condi videos

WFAA - TV reports on the ground breaking event for the new George W. Bush Presidential Center at the Southern Methodist University Campus, Dallas, Texas.

"and that healthy societies are more likely to be partners in peace and in prosperity" - Secretary Condoleezza Rice

"and I believe that the ultimate responsibility of a leader is to not do what is easy or popular but to do what is necessary and right" - President George W. Bush.

"free political systems require the insights of women in government, journalism and the law" - First Lady Laura Bush.

Image of Condoleezza Rice, George Bush, Laura Bush & Dick Cheney



Image of George kissing Condi.

www.georgewbushcenter.com...

The George W. Bush Institute works to unleash human potential through our focus on education reform, global health, human freedom, and economic growth. All our programs engage women and social entrepreneurs as proven agents of change in society. Our work focuses on turning big ideas into practical, measurable solutions for pressing public problems.

Efforts of the Institute are guided by the founding principles of freedom, opportunity, responsibility and compassion.

The Bush Institute draws upon the unique ability of President and Mrs. Bush to convene, spotlight and inspire.

Our primary Areas of Engagement include:

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reply to post by questioningall

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yeah he does talk funny for someone who doesn't use a teleprompter.
I'm sure a successful business man wouldn't have anything to talk about.
It's funny how such an idiot completed two terms and still has the brass to lecture despite his obvious speech impediment. He must be pretty dumb to think he'll even sell one book or finish a lecture with out crying for his mommy and running out of the room. I bet this is just a trick to embarrass him in front of an audience for not speaking the queens english.

Well he's in good company up here. A past PM of ours:

reply to post by questioningall

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Shoes at the door...
No prob.
If I throw one of my crispy work socks at him, he be goin' down...
heh heh
the top is still kinda elastic so they work like a sling shot
Socked him.

(with the holy sock no less)

At least Cretien is hillarious, and actually makes sence occasionlly.
Maybe instead of a sock we could get Jean to give George the ol shawinigan handshake

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