Bushes in Naples: George W. and Jeb show personal side in appearance

Naplesnews.com ^ | Feb 16, 2010 | LAURA LAYDEN

[I still care]

NAPLES — The Bush brothers packed the house at the Naples Grande Beach Resort.

Former President George W. Bush and his brother Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida, spoke Tuesday night as part of the Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speakers Series. They talked issues _ everything from health care and the Iraq war to budget deficits and Social Security reform.

George W. Bush, the 43rd U.S. president, has stayed out of the spotlight, limiting his face-time in public since leaving the White House about a year ago.

He and his brother – the state’s 43rd governor – addressed a crowd of more than 1,000 who purchased tickets to see them. Tickets to hear the duo speak started at $200.

The brothers had the crowd laughing, clapping and sighing with heart-felt emotions as they showed their more personal side. A few times, George W. Bush fought tears as he talked about the support of his wife in the Oval Office and how his decisions to send more troops to Iraq hurt families in the U.S. who lost their sons, daughters, husbands and wives to the war.

[Favor Center]

“We paleo-cons still use it to describe feudal lord RINOS ;-);

Right there with you, brother.

[ohioWfan]

We have to deal with the enemies at our back before we can deal with the enemies ahead of us. That includes liberal Republicans like Bush, McCain, Graham, and anyone who supports them.

There you have it, Nan. This imposter considers you and I, and the millions of Americans who support President Bush, and admire his character, his integrity, his service to country, his patriotism, his courage in defending us against terror, his faith, his love for people, his grace and class.........THE ENEMY.

WE....patriotic, God-fearing Christians who love our country and fight for what is right, serve this country in the military, work our tails off for conservative causes and conservative candidates.......WE are this man's ENEMIES simply because we respect President Bush.

Consider that whenever you read a post of his in the future. Consider who he is. He's not too different from Obama in considering the American people his enemy, is he?

[MikefromOhio]

Your hate of President Bush is much like that of the Democrats. Congrats, I’m sure that’s what you’ve always wanted.

[ohioWfan]

I don’t lie

BWAHAHAHA! Good one! Other than your calling me arrogant for doing something I never did.......and that's only one of many.

You lost because you don't tell the truth. You mindlessly attack.

But more importantly, you stand in the way of the people who are moving conservatism forward by doing nothing yourself, and assaulting those who actually do. You do harm to the purpose of this conservative forum.

I understand your situation ethics, son. It isn't a lie if it's leveled at a Bushbot. The ends justifies the means. Many of you young Bush haters behave in the same despicable fashion.

You're just more obnoxious than most of the rest because you're obsessed.

[ohioWfan]

We have to deal with the enemies at our back before we can deal with the enemies ahead of us. That includes liberal Republicans like Bush, McCain, Graham, and anyone who supports them.

I'm doing what I've never done in response to the post of a person suffering from severe BDS, and pinging a few friends to this statement for your edification.

Favor Center has, in this post, called anyone who supports President Bush "the enemy."

For your future reference in understanding what the Bush haters think of millions of American patriots.

WE are his enemy for one reason alone. We respect President Bush. His enemies.

No need to post in response. Just wanted you to see what this fellow thinks of us patriotic conservatives who respect the character and courage of George W. Bush. (His sign on date is 8/09 FWIW).

To be forewarned is to be forearmed.

[Bahbah]

Thanks.

[luvie]

That person’s opinion is worthless to this Bush supporter,
who honors President Bush as a man of integrity, honor and
courage in the face of great danger. Thank you, Ohio, for
your unabashed support of him, too!

[mkjessup]

I would probably download it as an MP3 onto my Itunes and go from there.

There is a free software program you may already be aware of called 'YouTubeDownloader'

http://youtubedownload.altervista.org/

It allows you to download YouTube videos to your hard drive, but one function that is often overlooked is that the Downloader program has a feature to allow you to 'convert' the downloaded video file into an audio file in mp3 format, removing the video in the process, leaving you with a very good quality mp3 music file.

If you already have iTunes, this may not be necessary.

[DollyCali]

my guess is that most of the people Rats or GOP that are so anti Bush are also anti Faith Walk.. just saying.

[BlueAngel]

Thank you oWf, for your loyalty to a man who deserves respect for his service to the American people. President Bush was given a difficult task from the beginning and did an honorable job till the end.

[Kaslin]

Thanks for the ping. I like especially this part

-- snip --

Jeb Bush said he sold his Chrysler after the change in administration because he was so upset about government bailouts for the auto giant. He said he went out and “bought a Ford that was not owned by the federal government.”

-- snip --

[mkjessup]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQDW-NMaRs&NR=1

[ohioWfan]

I already downloaded the Ray Charles version (the original, not the one with Alicia Keyes).

Of all the versions I heard it's the most moving, and is very well liked.

I think it will be the perfect backdrop for the info in his presentation.

Thanks for all your help and your inspiration, mk. It's much appreciated.

[ohioWfan]

You're most welcome.

I know I'm speaking for many, many freepers and even more Americans, so it makes me willing to stick my neck out and risk the assault that's really aimed at ALL of us.

I just wanted some of you to know what was going on here.

[ohioWfan]

The anti-faith thing is a big part of it, Dolly - or at least a part of the failure to appreciate the faith of the President.

The other one attacking on this thread actually came right out and said, "I don't care about character.".....or something to that effect.

That explains a lot, does it not?

[ohioWfan]

Indeed. An honorable job until the end.

And in his post-Presidency, he's continuing to do many honorable things.

He's the real thing.

[ohioWfan]

Oh, my! Thanks for that link, mk!

Nobody sang it like Kate! (And that's young Ronald Reagan at the end. Cool!)

Did you know that when Irving Berlin wrote that song, he dedicated the profits to the Boy Scouts, and when the song revived after 9/11, the Boy Scouts who were under assault by the homosexuals got money every time it was used.

God is good! :)

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Thanks for the warning.

[ohioWfan]

No problem.

[mkjessup]

I already downloaded the Ray Charles version (the original, not the one with Alicia Keyes).
Of all the versions I heard it's the most moving, and is very well liked.
I think it will be the perfect backdrop for the info in his presentation.
Thanks for all your help and your inspiration, mk. It's much appreciated.

Oh I didn't do much except make a few posts and toss some ideas around, but you're welcome.