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BUSH 45: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE JEB BUSH PRESIDENCY
Breitbart ^ | December 14, 2014 | Virgil

Posted on 12/14/2014 1:16:44 PM PST by Jim Robinson

January 21, 2025

Now that Jeb Bush—known widely as Bush 45, or Bush cuarenta y cinco, or, simply, El Jefe Jeb—has completed his two terms in the White House, we can look back and summarize some of the major events of his administration.

As we know, America has seen great change during the third Bush presidency, starting with its population, which has grown by some 30 percent these past eight years. Indeed, today, well more than 400 million people live in America—most of them either citizens, or citizens-to-be. And while establishing Spanish as the Second Language of America has not been without controversy, such mandatory bilingualism is, as House Speaker Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) has said, a fitting tribute to the historic trailblazing role of First Lady Columba Garnica Gallo Bush.

And so it’s worth pausing over some of the highlights of the Bush 45 era.

We can start, first, with the Milagro de 2016—the Miracle of 2016. In particular, how did Jeb manage to overcome the accumulated “Bush fatigue” of the previous three-and-a-half decades? How did Jeb transcend the instinctive anti-dynastic impulses of the American people?

Part of his success was a deliberate indirection as to his intentions. For the better part of three years, from 2013 to 2015, Jeb seemed to go back and forth, zigging and zagging; that is, he would seem like a candidate one day, and then seem not like a candidate the next day. During that time, many other possible Republican candidates had their brief moment in the sun; yet none were able to gain momentum so long as Jeb was waiting in the wings...

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: 2016election; bush; bush45; election2016; florida; illinois; jeb; jebbush; luisgutierrez
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To: omniscient

He resembles his mother. Not a good thing.


21 posted on 12/14/2014 1:58:54 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Jim Robinson

This is a depressing dystopian future history, but it’s believable. If there’s a bright spot, it’s that it still speaks of the presence of a USA, however changed.

Even worse outcomes could be imagined. As Obama would like to someday say, “Black is the new white.” Jeb’s only 3/4 crazy.


22 posted on 12/14/2014 2:13:55 PM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Jim Robinson

I`d vote for the Rat before I vote another Bush in.


24 posted on 12/14/2014 2:26:10 PM PST by nomad
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To: Jim Robinson

El Jefe Bush....

Funny name until you start to think about it


25 posted on 12/14/2014 2:31:59 PM PST by GQuagmire
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To: Jim Robinson

I just think people are so tired of the Clinton and Bush dynasties. We can’t somehow do any better, or different? Really?

Not even discussing their awful politics. Just enough of the “kardashian” presidents.


26 posted on 12/14/2014 2:36:07 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (e- Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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...but the proliferation of conservative candidates enabled Jeb to power through to the nomination.

I don't know what they are smoking, but I only know of only one or two potential "at their core" Conservatives on the horizon today.

After his father's and brother's performance in the White House, this guy will NEVER get my vote.

Just install the Democrat already. I won't play the RINO game one more time. Zilch! Nominate this guy, and I'll tune back in to a presidential ticket in the 2019 run up to 2020.

27 posted on 12/14/2014 2:46:11 PM PST by DoughtyOne (GOP. GOPe. GOPeGads! GOPeWWWWWWWWWWWWW...)
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To: Jim Robinson

41, 43, 45: No more oddball Bushes.


28 posted on 12/14/2014 2:53:34 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: Jim Robinson

So is everyone going to stay home on election day if Bush is the candidate and enable other 4 years of advancing the Liberal agenda for our country?


29 posted on 12/14/2014 3:14:17 PM PST by Retired Chemist
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To: Retired Chemist

FUJB!!


30 posted on 12/14/2014 3:15:10 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Signalman

I was at a Christmas Party this last Friday here in NYC.

Let’s just say that the party was full of GOPe: the children of former Bush and Reagan Administration cabinet-level officials.

Everyone was dismissive of Cruz, Paul, as well as governors such as Walker, Jindal, Kasich, etc.

They were all in favor of Romney or Jeb Bush. It made me feel sick. I ended up drinking too much wine.


31 posted on 12/14/2014 3:15:29 PM PST by oblomov
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To: Retired Chemist

I’ll vote for any Conservatives anywhere on the ballot. As to Bush...no thanks.


32 posted on 12/14/2014 3:15:41 PM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Retired Chemist

FUMR!! FUCC!!


33 posted on 12/14/2014 3:15:42 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Jim Robinson

Jeb Bush was an excellent Governor of the State of Florida.


34 posted on 12/14/2014 3:24:09 PM PST by Retired Chemist
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To: Retired Chemist

He’s an amnesty pimp. And a communist Common Core pusher.


35 posted on 12/14/2014 3:26:35 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Retired Chemist

I guess one could always vote for Jeb and enable another 4 years of advancing the Liberal agenda for our country.


36 posted on 12/14/2014 3:26:52 PM PST by Colorado Doug (Now I know how the Indians felt to be sold out for a few beads and trinkets)
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37 posted on 12/14/2014 3:29:07 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Colorado Doug

I doubt Jeb would nominate a Liberal for the Supreme Court.


38 posted on 12/14/2014 3:34:09 PM PST by Retired Chemist
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To: Retired Chemist

I doubt Jeb would crap on the military the way Omoron has as well....but it makes me sick to think he would possibly be a candidate.


39 posted on 12/14/2014 3:57:32 PM PST by oust the louse (The Democratic Party might as well be called the Death Party. Abortion & ObamaCare/death panels.)
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To: Signalman

The new budget bill passed permitting donations of $324,000 to candidates. Jebs team will make sure there is no shortage of well-funded conservative candidates.


40 posted on 12/14/2014 4:01:25 PM PST by Sgt_Schultze (A half-truth is a complete lie)
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