Bush, projecting? Who knew? Bush, who looks tired, and is showing cracks in His armor, gave Leadfoot some citrine earrings for Saturnalia, to match the citrine necklace he gave her for her birthday.

So, what's with the citrine? Here's what the New Age healers have to say about this amber-colored stone:

Mental Healing
Healers consider Citrine a self-esteem stone with powers to heal the mind’s feelings of inadequacy and deem it essential for handling negative criticism. It is also good, according to believers, as an energizing stone against power issues of willpower, optimism, confidence and self-discipline.

Sure, I'd say Bush could use some "energizing." Because He's got the "power issue" of being the lamest of lame ducks.

Secondary mental healing traits include its ability to awaken the mind, create clarity and increase knowledge of the self, as well as general relaxation and emotional healing powers and protections against overwhelming fear, depression, money worries and security. Further, because of Citrine’s ability to increase knowledge of the self, New Age healers recommend it in times of introspection, when making choices or when creative solutions are necessary.

Since Bush is about to send another 10 or 20 thousand troops off to die so He doesn't have to admit he made a mistake, I'd say a little "introspection" before "making choices" would definitely be warranted.

And Bush gives this New Age-type citrine crystal to Laura? He should have told her He wanted it Himself! 'Cause whether he wants those healing properties or not, He sure needs 'em.

Maybe, subsconsciously, Bush knows this prayer thing isn't working out so well?