Here are some of the most important situations that I think should be on Bush’s “to do” list.

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Lebanon
4. Hurricanes and emergency management
5. Gas Prices
6. Farting in the oval office and laughing as young aides deal with the smell

Apparently George W. Bush loves fart jokes. Not only does he love them, but apparently he makes a game of farting and asking White House aides to come in the room to catch a whiff.

From the Beantown Herald:

Anyway, here’s the news, such as it is. U.S. New & World Reports’ Paul Bedard says our commander in chief “loves flatulence jokes . . . can’t get enough of fart jokes. He’s also known to cut a few for laughs, especially when greeting new young aides.”

In an interview yesterday, Bedard, who writes “Washington Whispers” for the weekly newsmagazine, also said he’s heard about Bush’s full-salute “Austin Greeting.” That’s when new aides come in for their “meet and greet.”

“Word is,” says Bedard, “he likes to gas a couple, and then bring the aide in and see what the kid’s face looks like.”

Naturally, the aide can’t accuse the President or grimace or hold his nose. This dilemma apparently drives the presidential funny bone wild.

Serious times call for serious leadership…I guess.