REM guitarist: George W Bush might make a good McDonald's manager

R.E.M. guitarist and founding member Peter Buck took a swipe at U.S. President George W. Bush in the current issue of Uncut magazine, saying that his competence level is perfect for a management position at McDonald's.

In the magazine Buck answered fans' questions on a wide range of subjects and when asked what career he would give President Bush if he could have him switch professions, Buck answered, "Well, since he's failed at everything else he's done, he needs to step down the management level a little. There's probably a McDonald's that could use management, and he seems like the kind of purse-mouthed snot nose who'd be great at terrifying 13-year-olds."

Buck went on to say, "A lot of what he's done is betray the working people. I mean, I'm a rich white guy, and as much as I disagree philosophically with everything they do -- it's only been good for me -- on a personal level, if you don't count the environment and the deaths."

Last month R.E.M. released their latest album called Accelerate.

They will appear on the PBS show Austin City Limits on May 24th. The band's tour kicks off on May 23rd and continues in North America, before traveling to Europe in July.
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