Tuesday 3 July, 2007

George Bush & Abdul Kalam

While visiting India, George Bush is invited to tea with Abdul Kalam. HeAsks Kalam what his leadership philosophy is. He says that, it is to Surround him with intelligent people.Bush asks how he knows if they're intelligent. "I do so by asking them theright questions," says the Kalam. "Allow me to demonstrate."Bush watches as Kalam phones Manmohan Singh and says, "Mr. Prime Minister, please answer this question:Your mother has a child, and your father has a child, and this child is notyour brother or sister. Who is it?"Manmohan immediately responds, "It's me, Sir!" "Correct. Thank you and good-bye, sir," says Kalam.He hangs up and says, "Did you get that, Mr. Bush?"Bush nods: "Yes Mr. President. Thanks a lot. I'll definitely be using that!" Bush, upon returning to Washington, decides he'd better put Condoleezza Riceto the test.Bush summons her to the White House and says, "Condoleezza, I wonder if youcan answer a question for me." "Why, of course, sir. What's on your mind?"Bush poses the question: "Uhh, your mother has a child, and your father hasa child, and this child is not your brother or your sister. Who is it?" Rice was puzzled and finally asks, "Can I think about it and get back toyou?" Bush agrees, and Rice leaves.Rice immediately calls a meeting of senior senators, and they puzzle overthe question for several hours, but nobody can come up with an answer. Finally, in desperation, Rice calls Colin Powell and explains the problem."Mr. Powell, your mother has a child, and your father has a child, and thischild is not your brother or your sister.Who is it?"Powell answers immediately, "It's me, of course."Much relieved Rice rushes back to the White House, finds George Bush, andexclaims, "I know the answer, sir! I know who it is! It's our Colin Powell!" And Bush replies in disgust, "Wrong, it's Manmohan Singh!"

1 comment:

Deepak Shrivastava said...

Nice Post:)
Here is one more story of our old President
A P J Abdul kalam