More evidence that Brokeback is becoming a cultural touchstone.
While answering questions at Kansas State University, President
Bush had this exchange (from the White House transcript):
Q: You're a rancher. A lot of us here in Kansas are ranchers. I was just wanting to get your opinion on "Brokeback Mountain," if you've seen it yet? (Laughter.) You would love it. You should check it out.
THE PRESIDENT: I haven't seen it. I'll be glad to talk about ranching, but I haven't seen the movie. (Laughter.) I've heard about it. I hope you go -- you know -- (laughter) -- I hope you go back to the ranch and the farm is what I'm about to say. I haven't seen it. (Laughter and applause.)
While being ever-mindful of his conservative base, it sounds like Bush was still having some fun with the question. But to read the AP account picked up by 365.gay.com as well as most of the mainstream media, you'd think he went into shock.
More: Ok, the
video coverage is a bit more revealing. But this is George
W.-when answering questions on his own Social Security reform, he
hems and haws and looks awkward. Sorry, but I'm not offended by his
response here.
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