So where was Bush for 3 days after the earthquake in south Asia? Cutting brush and bicycling on his ranch in Texas apparently. As the Minneapolis Star Tribune wrote, “The Bush administration’s handling of this crisis has been inept beyond belief.” In his speech Bush said the U.S. is sending $35 billion to the region. He meant $35 million. Bush spends that amount every few hours to support his invasion of Iraq and it’s estimated he will spend $30-$40 million on his upcoming inauguration.