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George W. Bush: Maintaining a free society 'depends on the character of its citizens'
The Washington Times ^ | May 19, 2020 | Jessica Chasmar

Posted on 05/19/2020 12:23:40 PM PDT by kevcol

Former President George W. Bush penned an essay Tuesday stressing the importance of unity during the coronavirus pandemic, writing that maintaining a free society is dependent on the “character” of its citizens.

“We were not meant to live apart from each other, especially in times of challenge,” the Republican wrote in a piece published in the George W. Bush Institute’s quarterly journal The Catalyst. “Our tools of compassion — a hug, gathering as people of faith or in friendship, caring for our family when they are ill — bring the opposite of the love we intend.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: bush; bushcompassion; georgewbush; gope
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1 posted on 05/19/2020 12:23:40 PM PDT by kevcol
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To: kevcol

GFY, Coward Bush!!

And your coward brother, too!

Terrie Schiavo, Cowards Bush. Terrie Schiavo.


2 posted on 05/19/2020 12:25:23 PM PDT by treetopsandroofs
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“...Our tools of compassion..”

You are a tool George.


3 posted on 05/19/2020 12:27:19 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: kevcol

Wrong again puke! It depends on the character of those serving in public office and the government bureaucracies! The people at large just react.


4 posted on 05/19/2020 12:29:44 PM PDT by drypowder
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To: kevcol

Can not make heads or tales of the quotes. Sounds like utter dribble.


5 posted on 05/19/2020 12:29:51 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: treetopsandroofs

That must be in the fine print of the Constitution.
Someone thinks “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” was real.


6 posted on 05/19/2020 12:29:56 PM PDT by Zathras
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To: kevcol
I hate to say it, but there are plenty of people of good character in dictatorships too. you can love your wife, be loyal to your friends...and still be a socialist statist.

Principles are generally more important than individual character traits when it comes to the direction of the country.

7 posted on 05/19/2020 12:29:59 PM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin
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To: kevcol

Shut up, you back stabbing shrub.

We don’t give a damn what you have to say.


8 posted on 05/19/2020 12:30:36 PM PDT by Conserv
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To: kevcol

Who’s been asking W. for these new words of ‘wisdom’?
As Pres. Trump said, W. was ‘nowhere to be seen’ during that sham-wow Impeachment farce. A little public support from an past GOP president would have gone a very long way.
Trump will not forget that lack of support, as he shouldn’t.


9 posted on 05/19/2020 12:31:01 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: kevcol

Is this is the same George Bush who kept his mouth tightly closed for 8 years of 0bama sowing division, hostility, and corruption? I think it is.


10 posted on 05/19/2020 12:32:02 PM PDT by euram
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To: kevcol

So a “free society” was his goal by passing the “USA Patriot Act” and setting up an unprecedented system to spy on the American people?


11 posted on 05/19/2020 12:33:11 PM PDT by montag813
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To: kevcol

Whatever, Chimpy.


12 posted on 05/19/2020 12:33:47 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: kevcol

How did I ever support this clown?
Everytime he opens his mouth, that flying shoe during a news conference in Iraq goes in it.


13 posted on 05/19/2020 12:34:23 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: lee martell

I am utterly disgusted that this man kept his mouth completely closed through all the insanity with Obama and “Now” chooses to open his mouth to make his side comments. It truly truly disgusts me...I voted for him and he has turned into a massive regret along with Romney/Ryan.


14 posted on 05/19/2020 12:34:33 PM PDT by terart
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To: euram
Is this is the same George Bush who kept his mouth tightly closed for 8 years of 0bama sowing division, hostility, and corruption?

As I understand it, between public events with the Obamas and Clintons, he was busy in his art studio:


15 posted on 05/19/2020 12:35:11 PM PDT by kevcol
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Wish I could throw a shoe at him.


16 posted on 05/19/2020 12:36:08 PM PDT by americas.best.days... ( Donald John Trump has pulled the sword from the stone.)
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To: kevcol

This, from the asshole who gave us the TSA, Homeland Security, and the PATRIOT Act.


17 posted on 05/19/2020 12:36:42 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: montag813

He was in charge during the great troubles following the Al Qeada attack on the Trade Center.

When you dis him, you dis America


18 posted on 05/19/2020 12:36:57 PM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. N.C. +12) Progressives are existential American enemies)
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To: kevcol

Who?


19 posted on 05/19/2020 12:37:45 PM PDT by mowowie
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To: kevcol
Free
20 posted on 05/19/2020 12:37:56 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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