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2 former presidents — from both parties — blast the state of American politics in unprecedented day
Business Insider - Politics ^ | 19 Oct 17 | Allan Smith

Posted on 10/19/2017 5:03:15 PM PDT by SkyPilot

The two most recent presidents on Thursday blasted the state of US politics in events that were separated by less than 20 miles.

First, it was former President George W. Bush. The most recent former Republican president lambasted a political culture that caused "bigotry" to seem "emboldened." The public comments were Bush's most pointed since President Donald Trump took office in January.

"In recent decades, public confidence in our institutions has declined," the 43rd president said at an event in New York hosted by his namesake institute. "Our governing class has often been paralyzed in the face of obvious and pressing needs. The American dream of upward mobility seems out of reach for some who feel left behind in a changing economy. Discontent deepened and sharpened partisan conflicts. Bigotry seems emboldened. Our politics seems more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication."

The forum was branded as being "focused on freedom, free markets, and security." It featured speakers such as former first lady Laura Bush, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley. And Bush provided a substantial condemnation of the state of US politics.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: attack; bush; obama; trump
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To: SkyPilot

Now I’m sure of it, I hate ‘im.

(W I mean, hate doesn’t cover it for Soetoro)


141 posted on 10/19/2017 7:56:14 PM PDT by MileHi (Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
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To: SkyPilot; Impy; GOPsterinMA; fieldmarshaldj; stephenjohnbanker

Here’s a great response to them both:

Go F*** yourselves.

We’re taking OUR Country back. By any means necessary at this point.

Either lead, follow, or get the f*** out of the way.

Preferably, GTFO of the way.


142 posted on 10/19/2017 8:24:56 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: NFHale

Both of these bums should be exiled .


143 posted on 10/19/2017 8:47:33 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: SkyPilot

HELL NO!!!

144 posted on 10/19/2017 8:51:47 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Freeper formerly known as bushwon ;))
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To: SkyPilot

Add Jimmy Carter to the cadre and it would be a looser trifecta.


145 posted on 10/19/2017 8:58:01 PM PDT by Amish with an attitude
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To: NFHale; Impy; dp0622; wardaddy; campaignPete R-CT; stephenjohnbanker; GOPsterinMA; BillyBoy

Thanks to Shrub for calling Mohammadanism a “Religion of Peace”, a damnable and evil lie.

Thanks to Shrub for standing by while America was flooded with tens of millions of illegals, several of whom turned my neighborhood into a war zone of depraved, terroristic conduct and attempted murder by the neighbors you told me were just “here to work.”

You did not keep my country secure, Shrub.

Thanks to Shrub, he ushered in a Democrat Congress for his and the statist Deep State RINO majority’s refusal to curb spending and other leftist programs that contributed to the “Depression of ‘07.”

Thanks to Shrub, you helped give America the worst, most narcissistic and Communist dictator in our history, who inflicted incalculable damage to our country, divided in a way no one else has before or since and exploded racism beyond belief, and left us with staggering debt and unfunded liabilities that may never be able to be paid off.

Thanks to Shrub and his father, he tried to foist El Jebbe Tippy Toes on the election of 2016 in order to help his new sister-in-law, the Butcheress of Benghazi, to become Dictator again.

With Republicans like you, Shrub, who the f*** needs Democrats ?


146 posted on 10/19/2017 9:23:56 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Je Suis Pepe)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

I never knew about that “sister in law” comment. What a #$%^ing putz!


147 posted on 10/19/2017 9:27:58 PM PDT by Impy (The democrat party is the enemy of your family and civilization itself, forget that at your peril.)
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To: wiseprince

“Globalist are so worried that Trump Will succeed so it’s all hands on deck”

That’s right. More reason for those so inclined to pray for the safety of President Trump.


148 posted on 10/19/2017 9:29:13 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: SkyPilot

I think both Obama and Bush are shocked and embarassed by how systematic and effective DJT has been in his first year. They also have no clue why we deplorables adore our new POTUS.

Do they honestly think that they’re going to change Trump or separate him from us with their pompous globalist speeches?

They’re idiots.


149 posted on 10/19/2017 9:41:55 PM PDT by RooRoobird20 ("Democrats haven't been this angry since Republicans freed the slaves."a)
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To: null and void; Whenifhow; GregNH; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; White Bear; Salvation; ...

GW sure was a disappointment...


150 posted on 10/19/2017 9:43:27 PM PDT by bitt (press takes him literally, but not seriously; his supporters take him seriously, but not literally)
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To: Big Mack

Although W doesn’t seem to be a petty man (like McStain), I think he is pretty steamed about how much DJT ridiculed baby brother Jeb and stomped him into the ground.

Remember: low energy Jeb spent $150 MILLION in the primaries and he got exactly three delegates.

How humiliating, LMAO!


151 posted on 10/19/2017 9:48:47 PM PDT by RooRoobird20 ("Democrats haven't been this angry since Republicans freed the slaves."a)
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To: RooRoobird20

Trump definitely embarassed Bushbama during the 2016 campaign. He pummelled both of them. And what kills ‘em both: Trump won.

And as you perfectly describe it, Trump is now embarrasing Bushbama even further through his ability get things done. And what Trump is getting done is the dismantling of the Bushnama world.


152 posted on 10/19/2017 9:52:19 PM PDT by Vision Thing (You see the depths of our hearts, and You love us the same...)
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To: SkyPilot
Just a coincidence that on THE day the REAL Russian meddling news come out that BOTH Bush and Obama come out of the woodwork to take down Trump?

No, I don't think so.
153 posted on 10/19/2017 10:01:24 PM PDT by GLDNGUN
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To: Ann Archy

In what ways?

How does that rule manifest?


154 posted on 10/19/2017 10:27:05 PM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: ClearCase_guy

Whites are being Chased, Erased, and Replaced.


155 posted on 10/19/2017 10:28:41 PM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: SkyPilot

It would help if the people being erased would stop denying that they’re being erased.


156 posted on 10/19/2017 10:30:54 PM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: Architect of Avalon

If they come for me, they’ll be
fought, shot, and left to rot.


157 posted on 10/19/2017 10:39:01 PM PDT by sparklite2 (I'm less interested in the rights I have than the liberties I can take.)
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To: SkyPilot

We havent had a Republican POTUS since 12 noon on January 20, 1989. The Bushes governed as moderate Democrats at best. And Trump is a Republican....he’s Trump.


158 posted on 10/19/2017 10:56:03 PM PDT by Angels27
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To: Ann Archy

“BLACKS RULE EVERYTHING”

Not just the blacks, but Hispanics and
LGTB’s.

Trump was white Americas last stand. But the blacks, Hispanics and LGTB with help from congressional Republicans have made sure that Trump failed.


159 posted on 10/19/2017 10:59:42 PM PDT by Angels27
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To: Angels27

You are correct.


160 posted on 10/20/2017 1:32:29 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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