All of a Sudden We're Reminded How Much We Miss Jeb Bush

Trust Jeb Bush to put our pouting president in perspective.

More than a year and a half after his election, President Barack Obama is still blaming his predecessor for his ills -- for "the battered economy, budget deficits and even the lax oversight of oil wells."

Obama's predecessor happens to be Jeb's brother, George W. Bush, and Jeb isn't about to let Obama continue bashing his big bro without, well, a poke. Here's what Jeb told Matt Bai, as reported in the New York Times:

"It's kind of like a kid coming to school saying, 'The dog ate my homework' ... It's childish. This is what children do until they mature. They don't accept responsibility."

Jeb suggested that instead of continually pointing a finger at George W., Obama should learn from him -- especially about ignoring the sniping that goes on in Washington:

"This would break his heart, to get advice that applies some of the lessons of leadership my brother learned, because he apparently likes to act like he's still campaigning, and he likes to blame George's administration for everything. But he really seems like he's getting caught up in what people are writing about him.

"I mean, good God, man, read a book! ... Go watch ESPN!"

Thanks for giving us a smile, Jeb. It's been a while since a Florida governor did that for us.