I am aware of HW Bush and his military career, but he took the America Ronald Reagan left for him and said, “Read My Lips”, then totally reversed himself and was a “new world order” member which is part of the downfall of America. He was the epitome of the Country Club liberal Republican.
His son and I voted for all of them every time, the younger Bush was abysmal, two pointless wars, China appeasement, and all for illegal immigration.
It says something for both of them how close they became with the Clinton’s and Obama’s...you can be a gracious loser but becoming great friends with the Clinton’s says something about their beliefs.
At some point, we have to separate military heroism from what’s great for America when they assume political power.
I never understood that either. They should have kept them at arm's length ... or even further away. But maybe it's some unwritten rule of the ex-President's Club to show solidarity.