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In reply to the discussion: What is with the sudden outpouring of respect for George Bush Sr? [View all]Flashmann
(2,140 posts)62. What is with the sudden outpouring of respect for George Bush Sr?
Not from me....I have the same level of respect for him,that I ever did.......None.......Zero.......Zip and fucking nada.......
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He spent his life seeking power and wealth. I pity his family at his deathbed, but he did so many
uppityperson
Dec 2012
#6
He's a former POTUS, and he's dying. It's a legacy trying to not admit we elected a jerk thing. nt
rrneck
Dec 2012
#9
He's an old man with a fever for several weeks, it's going up, so he is
The Second Stone
Dec 2012
#14
That, among other things going back to WWII and what appears to be his involvement....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#64
On the other thread and affirmed that you believe Lee Harvey Oswald was the killer.
MessiahRp
Dec 2012
#94
Respecting the office of the president isn't trolling. Anyone who serves as the president of my
Ed Suspicious
Dec 2012
#30
I generally agree. Of the 3 most recent Republican presidents, he was the least malignant,
Bucky
Dec 2012
#44
This is precisely the spirit my post was made in. Thanks for articulating your view so succinctly.
Ed Suspicious
Dec 2012
#81
And what about his bailing out of his plane, leaving his crew to die? And the October Surprise,
kath
Dec 2012
#35
I do not get it either. But apparently he did what Obama has issues doing now...
Safetykitten
Dec 2012
#55
Why is it that the Evil Old Men all seem to die in bed, unlike their many victims?
leveymg
Dec 2012
#65
I don't understand why my local news feels the need to make it their top story every day,
tanyev
Dec 2012
#72
Its dangerous historical revisionism and whitewashing to smooth Jeb Bush's presidential run
riderinthestorm
Dec 2012
#119
Right on. As the party that is more for humanity, I feel we don't need to lose ours.
Ed Suspicious
Dec 2012
#82
His Use Of Lee Atwater In The 1988 Election More Than Erases Any Good He Did. (nt)
Paladin
Dec 2012
#86
Can't wait (not) to hear the commentary on this forum when Jimmy Carter passes.
Purveyor
Dec 2012
#101
I think it's more respect towards any very old person. He probably doesn't even remember what he did
Sunlei
Dec 2012
#102