Four years and untold billions of dollars later, and THIS is what he says?

He doesn't KNOW if we're prepared for another terrorist attack? What the fuck have they been DOING for four years?

The president was asked whether people should be worried about the government's ability to handle another terrorist attack given failures in responding to Katrina.

"Are we capable of dealing with a severe attack? That's a very important question and it's in the national interest that we find out what went on so we can better respond," Bush replied.

In other news, Bush "took responsibility" for the failures in the hurricane relief effort, whatever the fuck that means. Does it mean more funding for relief? Does it mean that he rescinds the executive order which allows his crony companies that got no-bid, cost-plus contracts for relief work to gouge its workers and pocket the profits?

Does it mean he's resigning?

Alas, no. It just means that Unka Karl told him to say he takes responsibility so that we can "move on" already.

Sorry, Karl. It's too late for that. Your boy blew it -- big time, and hundreds of thousands of people are suffering and dying and dead. "Sorry" ain't gonna cut it (and notice he didn't even say that).

Take a look at what Bush has wrought: He ignores warnings of an impending terrorist attack because he's on vacation, and 3000 people are dead and there's a big hole in the ground in New York. He invades Afghanistan, creates chaos there, DOESN'T capture Osama Bin Laden, loses interest, and invades Iraq. Botches that royally, loses interest, tries to find something else big he can sink his teeth into -- and bombing Iran isn't going to pass muster with the people. With the hurricane, he was given a chance to be a hero -- and instead he chose to stay on a vacation he'd been on for four weeks already.

This is the story of George W. Bush's life. He's given opportunities, fucks them up, and loses interest. It was one thing when it was Poppy's friends' money, and they got access in return. Now he's fucking up EVERYTHING for ALL OF US.

Bill Maher is right. It's time for him to do what he always does when he screws up, and walk away:

And finally, New Rule: America must recall the president. [applause] [cheers] That's – that's what this country needs. A good, old-fashioned, California-style recall election! [applause] [cheers] Complete with Gary Coleman, porno actresses and action film stars. [laughter] And just like Schwarzenegger's predecessor here in California, George Bush is now so unpopular, he must defend his jog against…Russell Crowe. [laughter] Because at this point, I want a leader who will throw a phone at somebody. [laughter] [applause] In fact, let's have only phone throwers. Naomi Campbell can be the vice-president! [laughter]

Now, I kid, but seriously, Mr. President, this job can't be fun for you anymore. [laughter] There's no more money to spend. You used up all of that. [laughter] You can't start another war because you also used up the army. And now, darn the luck, the rest of your term has become the Bush family nightmare: helping poor people. [laughter] [applause]

Yeah, listen to your mom. The cupboard's bare, the credit card's maxed out, and no one is speaking to you: mission accomplished! [laughter] Now it's time to do what you've always done best: lose interest and walk away. [laughter] [applause] Like you did with your military service. And the oil company. And the baseball team. It's time. Time to move on and try the next fantasy job. How about cowboy or spaceman?! [laughter] [applause]

Now, I know what you're saying. You're saying that there's so many other things that you, as president, could involve yourself in…Please don't. [laughter] I know, I know, there's a lot left to do. There's a war with Venezuela, and eliminating the sales tax on yachts. [laughter] Turning the space program over to the church. [laughter] [applause] And Social Security to Fannie Mae. [laughter] Giving embryos the vote. [laughter] [applause] But, sir, none of that is going to happen now. Why? Because you govern like Billy Joel drives. [laughter] You've performed so poorly I'm surprised you haven't given yourself a medal. [laughter] You're a catastrophe that walks like a man. [laughter]

Herbert Hoover was a shitty president, but even he never conceded an entire metropolis to rising water and snakes. [laughter]

On your watch, we've lost almost all of our allies, the surplus, four airliners, two Trade Centers, a piece of the Pentagon and the City of New Orleans…Maybe you're just not lucky! [laughter] [applause] [cheers]

I'm not saying you don't love this country. I'm just wondering how much worse it could be if you were on the other side. [laughter] So, yes, God does speak to you, and what he's saying is, “Take a hint.” [laughter]

Because with over three years to go with this guy, God only knows what's going to be left in this country when he gets done with it.