Sample Analysis

Sample Handwriting of George W. Bush

The undated handwriting sample used for the graphological analysis of George W. Bush is reproduced below. As the pressure of the writing is not clear from this scanned sample, interpretations related to pressure are not possible.

Summary Graphological Analysis of George W. Bush

Intellectual Traits

The sped and fluency of the writing indicates that George W. Bush is a very intelligent person with quick and fluent flow of thoughts and ideas. The angularity and upward and downward points in the writing point to an analytical and investigative mind. He is perceptive and has a keen mental agility. He does not accept things at face value and asks ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions.

The writing is of average size, indicating a balance between thought and action. The combination of connected letters and frequent breaks are the traits of a sequential thinker who also has strong instincts that he trusts. Bush has the ability to combine logic with instincts in his decisions. The letter breaks and original letter formations also point to creativity and capacity for original thinking. He is able to come up with quick and innovative solutions and explanations.

The speed of the writing often affects its legibility. The ‘i’ dots are jabbed and placed to the right. These signs are indicative of impatience for results and irritability with people who cannot keep up with his pace of thinking. The far rightward slant of the writing indicates a highly emotional person whose heart rules his head. Bush has intense emotional responses and finds it difficult to retain his objectivity. His emotions play a major role in his decisions. Put together, these traits result in a tendency for impulsive and often hasty action based on whatever emotions prevail at the moment.

The variable formations of the letters ‘s’ and ‘r’ indicate that Bush might resort to shortcuts of “efficiency” (or convenience) that would sacrifice some degree of completeness in the interest of speed.

Attitude and Temperament

The angle of the lines starts off slightly upward indicating an initial cautious optimism and enthusiasm. This degree of enthusiasm increases progressively as he sees indications of success but once again levels off towards the end. This variability is one of the pointers to an unpredictable attitude and moodiness. The letter size is inconsistent and variable, implying a changeable self-image and level of self-confidence, which is sometimes strong and at others uncertain. The slight waviness in the baseline show that Bush can adapt to different situations and persons and is able to roll with the punches.

The handwriting is angular with a fairly good form level indicating hard work, initiative and the ability to identify and plan to tap opportunities ahead.
Here again his emotionalism and impatience might make Bush tend to accept and act on whatever information is quickly available and convenient. The lower zone loops reaching into the next line point to a need for continual challenge and variety in his activities and relationships. Bush tends to get restless when nothing new is happening then looks around for new opportunities.

Emotions

The handwriting has a far rightward slant with a predominance of the lower zone and inflated G and Y loops, all pointers to a highly emotional nature and one who tends to exaggerate emotional issues. He is capable of deep and lasting feelings of love and loyalty as well as of dislike and resentment. The opening brace strokes indicate that he tends to carry forward resentments and negative feelings from the past, which might influence his decisions and actions. He needs emotional feedback to feel secure and tends to be emotionally dependent.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Bush is very much of a people person who needs to be liked. He has social confidence, is sensitive to the feelings of those around him and is expressive in his interactions with them. The garland letter connections reveal that his interaction is receptive, generous and reaching out with some gullibility. However, when his own objectives are at stake, rather than reaching out, he pushes out toward others.The wide lower loops indicate a need for variety in his interactions and social relationships. He tends to get bored with a steady relationship.

The combination of angularity and forward sloping writing point to Bush’s leadership skills. He would lead a team with a balance of drive for results and sensitivity for feelings. The open topped ‘a’ and ‘o’ letters indicate that he is keen on communicating and getting his point of view across. The handwriting is often illegible as a result of the speed. In his impatience for his viewpoint to he heard his communications may often lack clarity and might stray away from the point.
He might be an impatient listener.

Ego and Motivation

The most prominent feature of Bush’s signature is the large ‘B’ which overshadows his personal initials ‘GW’, while being closely linked to them. George Bush appears to be more dependent on his family name than on himself for his ego and public image. He relies strongly on his family background and falls back on it for his self-esteem and to justify himself.

The ‘t’ crosses are long and generally set very high on the stems, indicating that he sets very high and challenging personal goals. This feature however, is not consistent and at times, perhaps as a function of his moodiness, he sets lower than achievable goals and hesitates to take firm action relating to the future. This is also seen in the lines often stopping short and leaving a wide right margin.