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In reply to the discussion: George Bush [View all]Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)46. The ONLY reason GHW served was because his dad was a traitor....
Republicans call him a "hero" for getting shot down. They don't mention that he was flying a bomber and abandoned the controls to save his own ass leaving his crew to die.
http://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/13/us/gunner-in-squadron-disputes-bush-on-downing-of-bomber.html
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In October of 1980 George HW Bush met w/ Iranians in Paris and told them that they ..
Botany
Dec 2012
#3
That distant shot sure does look like his stance. You can almost hear his nasal voice.
lexw
Dec 2012
#23
Inside Iran Contra - Conspiracy of Silence - Regan/Bush cover up of pedophilia penn state style
SugarShack
Dec 2012
#39
Yes, you are free to call him a great American, but you won't find many that agree with you.
Thor_MN
Dec 2012
#44
I told you nicely that it's fine to have your opinion, but you won't find much support
Thor_MN
Dec 2012
#72
Actually, *just* Iran/Contra is enough to say that he isn't a great American who cares about this...
eggplant
Dec 2012
#29
Let's straighten something out right here. He is a human being.But he has never been a good American
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#76
Here's some more about CIA Director Bush, the Saudis, terrorism, death squads, and the aftermath.
leveymg
Dec 2012
#61
A great list and one to bookmark when he dies and DUers are scolded for calling him evil
riderinthestorm
Dec 2012
#66