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In reply to the discussion: What is with the sudden outpouring of respect for George Bush Sr? [View all]JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)71. I really think it's about death.
Some people fear EVERYTHING about death. They focus on achieving life after death a good deal of the time by trying to avoid upsetting their god of choice.
Another thing is fear of what is left behind. Will people trash talk me when I'm gone? Will they remember me fondly & say nice things about me?
Well, if you are a staunch member of the only-say-nice-things-about-the-dead club you not only get to wrap yourself up in a thick blanket of self-righteousness if any of the non-club members speak out, it might contribute to the they'll-only-say-nice-thing-about-me insurance policy.
That's just my guess. I also think much of it takes place on a sub-conscious level, like a lot of fear-based behavior.
Just throwin' that out there.
Julie
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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