[Q]When Bush went to a small nature preserve for some big game encounters, four elephants were pre-positioned for the benefit of the president ? and of the cameras beaming pictures back home.
There was only one problem.
As the yellow pickup truck carrying the president, the first lady and their daughter, Barbara, rolled up, two of the elephants became engaged in some decidedly amorous activities.
The mating scene created an awkward dilemma for the White House advance team, charged with setting up perfect shots and events.
But Bush took it in stride, leaning over and whispering an aside into his wife's ear ? to which she laughed and slapped him on the leg.
Romance over, Bush emerged from the truck and patted one of the elephants on its tusk.
Asked later if the symbol of the GOP had perhaps strayed off-message, Secretary of State Colin Powell remained ever the diplomat.
''The elephants were on message,'' he said, grinning. ''We were all on message.'' [/Q]
I think we need a new slogan for the republican party?
Make love not war? Is this a sign from God?