Like the Waltons Too!

Originating in East Orange, New Jersey, the Bush family in the 20th century became an accomplished political family in the United States, including across three generations a U.S. Senator, two Governors, one Vice President and two Presidents. Peter Schweizer, author of a biography of the family, has described the Bushes as "the most successful political dynasty in American history."

In January 1992, during a campaign stop at a gathering of the National Religious Broadcasters, George H. W. Bush made a commitment to strengthen traditional values, promising to help American families become "a lot more like the Waltons and a lot less like the Simpsons."

A few days later, before the opening credits rolled on the animated sitcom's weekly episode, The Simpsons issued its response. Seated in front of the television, the family watched Bush make his remarks. "Hey! We're just like the Waltons," said Bart. "We're praying for an end to the Depression, too," skewering both Poppy Bush's political antics and the culture that embraced him.

Twelve months later, Bill Clinton moved into the White House. The Waltons and the Bushes were out; the Simpsons and the Clintons were in.

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[jhwink]

priceless gag

[anaemia]

Win!

[StepsFan4Life]

best part the episdoe did an episode about bush burned

[whatevr192]

Whenever I See George Bush, I see Dana Carvey :/

[gregrenegade]

Hey, we're just like the Waltons. We're praying for an end to the Depression, too.

nice 1 bart

[keondakkk]

bush stinks