[Wolfstar]

I agree with you about folks trying to sink the President. They seem to think that since they were big shots before, that they know what needs to be done now. The world has changed since 1992, and these guys don't seem to be hip to the new tricks. They're like old generals; still fighting the last war.

Amen. My opinion is actually far stronger than what I've expressed on this thread, but some things are best left unsaid in certain settings.

But I can't resist pointing out that Bush 41 went to the Ford funeral with Baker and Simpson, not with his own son.

[SuziQ]

But I can't resist pointing out that Bush 41 went to the Ford funeral with Baker and Simpson, not with his own son.

I don't ascribe anything negative to that. I don't believe he was there with #43 at Ronald Reagan's funeral, either. #43 was doing his official duty as President. #41 is always careful not to inpinge on that. He respects the Office of the Presidency, and doesn't impose his fatherly affections on that, at all. The 9/11 Memorial service was a departure from that, even though his gesture was a small one in reaching for the President's hand in pride and love after #43 finished his remarkable speech.