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Was listening to Air America radio and heard this fantastic clip of Bush speaking at a town hall meeting on Social Security:

BUSH: There's a certain comfort to know that the promises made will be kept by the government.
MS. MORNIN: That's good, because I work three jobs and I feel like I contribute.
BUSH: You work three jobs?
MS. MORNIN: Three jobs, yes.
BUSH: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that. (Applause) Get any sleep? (Some laughter)

Bush isn't trying to recover from a unexpectedly critical question -- it seems that he genuinely believes she works three jobs because she wants to, that she's taking advantage of an incredible "uniquely American" opportunity.

I have more of a connection with the American people than he does.