The hands of the 43th president of the US: George W. Bush!

The right hand of George W. Bush.

President George W. Bush: inauguration photo Presidential Palm Reading: the George W. Bush ‘hand-file’! • President: 2001-2009; • Dexterity: right handed; • Hand type: square, fleshy basis; • Fingers: short fingers, long ring finger.

Earlier this year TIME presented hand photos of the last 9 US presidents to palm reader Robin Gile, and asked him to present a palm reading for each president. Without knowing that it was George W. Bush’s hand, this is how Robin Gile described Bush’s hand:

“An Idealist”

“The straightness of his little finger says he’s very honest,” Gile says. “The length and shape of his ring finger shows he’s good at making calculated bets. I would guess this is Clinton. He shows real leadership in his heart line. This is as close to an idealist as I see in this selection. He tries to make the best of things, circumstances and people. He’s got more heart than head. And the angle of the thumb shows he’s not very adaptable. The strong life line — which contrary to popular belief, doesn’t indicate length of life, but quality and determination — shows this person won’t quit. His career is his life.”

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