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there is no mention of the woman who accused bush of rape in October of 2000. Should this be mentioned or are there claims too dubious to have here? NotQualified (talk) 22:51, 5 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please change his age (b. July 6, 1946). Cronchconch (talk) 16:22, 5 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It's still the fifth. It will automatically update tomorrow. CRBoyer 16:25, 5 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect Dumb dubyah has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 July 27 § Dumb dubyah until a consensus is reached. Steel1943 (talk) 22:01, 27 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would say with how infamous he was and with how great Ferrell and Forte were at him, I think it deserves its own article. Vinnylospo (talk) 06:02, 28 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Support - omg that would be fantastic! Dhantegge (talk) 06:29, 28 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Definitely, especially as Ferrell is so iconic. Vinnylospo (talk) 04:07, 29 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose – Not noteworthy enough to warrant a stand-alone article. Drdpw (talk) 04:44, 29 July 2024 (UTC)\[reply]

Oppose - not a noteworthy subject for an article. Would you also suggest that there should be an article for Alec Baldwin's portrayal of Trump? Just no use for it. Atlboy64 (talk) 07:15, 30 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There already is an article for the SNL depictions of Trump. Vinnylospo (talk) 22:19, 30 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

That other stuff exists is irrelevant. Drdpw (talk) 23:44, 30 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No it's not. jp×g🗯️ 21:18, 3 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This kind of thing is sometimes done, like with Joe Biden (The Onion). First though we need proof of significant independent coverage of SNL Bush; can you show any examples? Woozybydefault (talk) 20:25, 31 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose - We ould need a reliable sourcce describing the act, and its significance. 06:52, 29 July 2024 (UTC)

Serra High School, which linked me to this page, says George W. Bush went to Serra High School in San Mateo, California. There is no mention of this here. 2601:640:8A84:3680:6CD3:E43F:D0F:92F0 (talk) 23:50, 19 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I am concerned that this article no longer meets the good article criteria. My concerns are outlined below:

• At over 14,000 words, WP:TOOBIG says that article is almost at a point where it should be divided or trimmed. I think there are lots of sections with too much, unencyclopedia or non-notable information that can be cut, such as the "Publications and appearances", "Job approval", and "Iraq invasion". Other sections, such as "Hobbies" and "Security incidents" can probably be cut or moved to other sections of the article.
• There are a lot of sources listed in "Further reading". Can these be used as inline citations in the article, or should they be removed?
• The lead, at five paragraphs, is longer than the recommended length at MOS:LEADLENGTH.
• There are some uncited statements in the article, and other tags that need to be addressed.

Is anyone interested in addressing these concerns, or should this be nominated at WP:GAR? Z1720 (talk) 19:41, 31 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]