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George W. Bush: Great President, even finer man
Washington Times ^ | 4-28-2013 | Eric Golub - OP/ED

Posted on 04/29/2013 7:05:44 PM PDT by smoothsailing

April 28, 2013

George W. Bush: Great President, even finer man

Eric Golub

BURLINGTON, Vt., April 29, 2013 — The George W. Bush Presidential Library is now living history. The Southern Methodist University campus will house some of the most important documents spanning one of the most consequential periods in American history.

Mr. Bush, affably known by nicknames “43,” “Dubya,” and “The Dub,” entered office after a disputed election. His first few months saw him ram through supply-side tax cuts that turned around a slowing economy he “inherited” from his predecessor. Despite a NASDAQ collapse of over 90 percent, Bush did not spend one minute complaining about his circumstances or blaming anybody else. He rolled up his sleeves and went to work. His promise upon taking office was to “restore honor and dignity to the White House.” After eight years of endless scandals during the prior administration, he did exactly that.

On September 11, 2001, radical Islamists from al Qaeda hijacked American airplanes and flew them into the two World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon. A fourth plane destined for the White House was diverted when brave passengers took the plane back. United 93 would crash in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. New York was ground zero of a war America never asked or. Yet after almost four decades of presidents unwilling or unable to take the fight overseas, President George W. Bush launched a Global War on Terror.

He left office with toxic poll numbers, but has seen a revival as Americans come to appreciate and respect the hard choices he made during the toughest of times.

The left always hated him, felt he stole the 2000 election, and never gave him the decency and respect that an American leader deserves. Yet an honest look...

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TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bush43; golub; gwb; tribute
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To: bobby.223

As long as the United States is strong and soverign they cannot implement the NWO. Obama is doing his best to see that it’s done.


141 posted on 04/29/2013 9:29:56 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals don't get it. Their minds have been stolen.)
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To: dragnet2; sickoflibs; stephenjohnbanker

Yeah when a President appoints losers (Chertoff, Brownie, every Treasury Secretary he had) it’s never his fault. He was FOOLED. Fooled into appointing 3 Keynesian bastards to the Treasury. Fooled into picking cronies like Brownie for positions they were unqualified for.

Roberts I’ll give him a break because almost no one saw that coming, but the cabinet and under cabinet? What a joke. But totally not his fault. Just like O, he had NO IDEA that Timmy Geitner was a tax cheat.

So 8 years and Alito is the only positive legacy (and a “free” Iraq, not that those ingrates deserve it, they went an elected Shia Islamists). That’s just painful. All kidding aside, I can’t fathom he still has his apologists. Trying to prop him up now is politically speaking, very foolish. His best forgotten, except as a lesson of what happens when you elect a RINO.


142 posted on 04/29/2013 9:32:21 PM PDT by Impy (All in favor of Harry Reid meeting Mr. Mayhem?)
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To: Lancey Howard
"George Bush is why we have Barrack Obama.

Horse manure."

You're right. He's that too.

143 posted on 04/29/2013 9:33:05 PM PDT by Uncle Sham
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To: 353FMG; 1rudeboy
Please enlighten all of us about politics

May I butt in ?

" Listen, I'm a politician which means I'm a cheat and a liar, and when I'm not kissing babies I'm stealing their lollipops. But it also means I keep my options open. "


144 posted on 04/29/2013 9:34:49 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The monsters are due on Maple Street)
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To: Impy

Who “fooled” Bush? Strawman much?


145 posted on 04/29/2013 9:34:55 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: smoothsailing

There is a whole tradition of fine political leaders who are also painters.


146 posted on 04/29/2013 9:35:23 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Bad things are wrong! Ice cream is delicious!)
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To: UCANSEE2

What gets me the most about this thread is the 20-20 hindsight. Comes with the territory, I know.


147 posted on 04/29/2013 9:37:08 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: dragnet2; 1rudeboy
Bush made American citizenship all but pointless...

Maybe yours, but not mine.

148 posted on 04/29/2013 9:38:14 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The monsters are due on Maple Street)
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To: smoothsailing

I miss President Bush..I like him.

We eat our own here.


149 posted on 04/29/2013 9:40:00 PM PDT by MEG33 (Prayers for all affected in Boston and West)
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To: Uncle Sham

As President, there were many ways to ensure that a domestic enemy is not elected to the highest office in the land. Dozens of ways. Bush did NONE of them. This means he is part of the act.


Exactly. They’ll do what they have to do to implement the New World Order.


150 posted on 04/29/2013 9:40:06 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals don't get it. Their minds have been stolen.)
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To: smoothsailing

This thread is going to 1,000 and beyond.

Even numbered posts: I HEART BUSH!

Odd numbered posts: I DISS BUSH AND THE HORSE HE CAME ON!


151 posted on 04/29/2013 9:41:55 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Bad things are wrong! Ice cream is delicious!)
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To: 1rudeboy
OK rudeboy, Bush's administration while allowing in more Muslims AFTER 911 than the previous two decades, was a pillar of border control during his 8 years...After 911 he secured them but good! Oh yeah!

In fact, tens of millions of illegals did not enter during his 8 years...during war time...That's all conservative, right wing vigilante propaganda..

It didn't happen...There are only 11 million illegals in country...Same as it was 13 years ago...

You bet!

152 posted on 04/29/2013 9:42:21 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: dragnet2
I asked you about the actual border, because you appear to fixate on it. If you want to start posting data, feel free to do so. You can answer my questions, too, when you get around to it.
153 posted on 04/29/2013 9:44:40 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: UCANSEE2
Let me ask you this... How exactly would you COMPLETELY ERADICATE 'radical islam'

I'd start by telling the Saudis: cease all religious funding outside of your country today, or there will be no tomorrow for you. That would be a silly, empty threat today, but not right after 9/11.

But more than that, people in the Middle East respect winners. They want to align themselves with winners. The stalemate in Afghanistan, the escape of Bin Laden, etc., made the USA look weak, not like a winner.

Then came the optional war with Iraq (no, that war did not have to be fought just at that time). Troops that should have been in Afghanistan were instead in Iraq.

The Iraqi war also weakened the cohesion of the West. The entire West, Russia included, should have presented one strong, united front against radical islam. Stand up against radical islam, loud and clear. Force the closing of the radical mosques in America, in Europe, etc. After 9/11, it could have been done!

But Iraq distracted everyone, including Bush. And too many Westerners questioned the need for that war. The USA began to be seen by many as an aggressor, not as a victim looking for justice.

154 posted on 04/29/2013 9:45:16 PM PDT by Leaning Right
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To: dragnet2; 1rudeboy
You’re making a fool out of yourself

Run out of ammo ?

I think 1rudeboy is correct. Most people do not understand the vagueries of politics.

155 posted on 04/29/2013 9:46:22 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The monsters are due on Maple Street)
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To: A CA Guy; don-o
Nice guy, spiritual and deep, but in some areas he was ignorant.

Now that is a 'valid' criticism.

156 posted on 04/29/2013 9:47:57 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The monsters are due on Maple Street)
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To: Revolting cat!

It seems every 3 days or so, some lumberhead announces what a great president they think bush was...lol

Whatever spins their spokes...

You take over, and run this up to 1k...


157 posted on 04/29/2013 9:48:32 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: UCANSEE2
Most people do not understand the vagueries of politics.

Ah, but everyone knows a perfect politician. In their mind.

158 posted on 04/29/2013 9:49:25 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: MEG33
I agree with you, about missing and liking W and eating our own.

I also miss Barney. :)


159 posted on 04/29/2013 9:49:49 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: bobby.223
Bush and Cheney knew about Barry and did NOTHING.

May I retort ?

(somebody smart said this, I just copied it)

"Yep, they do as they are told.....and warned. The globalist New World Order’s PTB do not fool around. There is no give and take. There is no argument. You play ball their way or you are out....all the way out."

160 posted on 04/29/2013 9:50:15 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The monsters are due on Maple Street)
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