Posted on 10/28/2010 9:42:28 AM PDT by MissesBush
**Exclusive** **Must Credit**
"It was a simple question, 'Can you remember the last day you didn't have a drink?'"
So begins President George W. Bush in the opening chapter ["Quitting"] from the most anticipated book of the season, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.
With DECISION POINTS, set for release November 9, Bush pulls back the curtain with a strikingly personal work that takes very few shots at his critics.
The former president even stays clear of Obama!
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From 911's "Day of Fire" to "Katrina" to "Financial Crisis", Bush explains how he returned to his faith, time and time again.
And the faith of others.
The president details how he bonded with Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia -- and a magical bird!
Arriving angry at Bush's Texas ranch over the president's position on Israel and Ramallah, Abdullah quickly decided he wanted to leave.
But the prince spots a turkey on the road -- and takes it as a good omen, a sign from Allah!
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The president reveals he gave the order to shoot down planes on September 11 -- and at first thought the plane in PA had been shot down.
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In the chapter "Stem Cells", Bush describes receiving a letter from Nancy Reagan detailing a "wrenching family journey".
But ultimately, Bush writes: "I did feel a responsibility to voice my pro-life convictions and lead the country toward what Pope John Paul II called a culture of life."
In the book, Bush describes an emotional July 2001 meeting with the Pope at the pontiff's summer residence.
Savaged by Parkinson's, the Pope saw the promise of science, but implored Bush to support life in all its forms.
Later, at the Pope's funeral -- and after a prodding from his wife that it's a time to "pray for miracles" -- Bush found himself saying a prayer for the cancer-stricken ABCNEWS anchor Peter Jennings.
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With 14 chapters and an epilogue, it's Bush's turn.
And he'll even do it on OPRAH.
A top Bush source explains: "You will find the president strong, loving life, and ultimately at peace with the decisions he made."
DECISION POINTS ranked #29 on AMAZON's hitlist early Thursday.
Developing...
We sure could use him now! Love W!!
Or he doesn’t think Reagan was the finest president of his lifetime.
Obama: The man that can do no wrong.
Bush had to deal with 911, the economic crisis that ensued, the financial melt down at the end of his second term and several other major issues. He did well, and even his critics on the right (He is not without criticism from the Conservative ranks) have to do so tongue in cheek, since their arguments of government spending and expanse usually neglect the fact that since 2006 the House and Senate was in Democratic hands and they really control those aspects he's blamed for. Furthermore, trying to stem the onslaught of spending and government expanse would have caused a disaster with Iraq and Afghanistan since his opponents were smart enough to ride much of what they wanted through on bills intended for these and trying to push back or block would have caused disastrous effects. Bush was essentially held captive after 2006 by a war he had to fight to win, but a Congress that could manipulate this to push their own agenda.
Bush was vilinized, made out as dumb, disconnected, a rich boy that had all handed to him, someone not understanding the military.............. None of this was true. He's a man of conviction and he loves this country, his soldiers and albeit no great public speaker, very intelligent and thoughtful.
Obama is made out as an intellectual, a man of the people, someone who knows the plight of the soldier, someone that had to work for all he had......... None of this is true. A man without convictions that dropped his S. Chicago Church as quickly as he did Islam when it was advantageous, someone who doesn't care about what the people want as with health care, someone that never served time in the military nor even had an interest, a young black male that essentially was handed much on a silver platter from the state and federal government because of his mothers poverty, studies while being an at times single mother........... It's Obama that was minimally qualified, albeit able to look very cool and give a great speech.
These two men are the antithesis of one another. Likewise, Bush would never stoop into the mud pit Obama stands in. Bush won't pull any cheap shots or posture with his book, unlike “The Audacity of Hope,” a book intended to posture for future political ambitions. It's the Bush's that go to a hospital and get blood on them, it's they who would NEVER pass over the opportunity to celebrate the Boy Scouts 100th anniversary so they can sit in on “The View” as Obama did. The problem is that we live in a world so shallow and superficial, so in your face and ignorant that people can't see the difference.
Bad timing for Republicans — NOT!
REALITY CHECK:
1.) In EVERY poll measuring such things, GWB earns higher approval ratings among Independents and Republicans than Sarah Palin. [Are you equally ‘concerned’ about Palin?]
2.) In the bellweather state of Ohio (my home state), over 50% of respondents would vote for President Bush vs 42% for President Obama if a head-to-head contest were held today. [Rob Portman, an unabashed Bush supporter/former ‘employee’ and OH candidate for the Senate, is leading his Democrat opponent for the Senate by 20 points.]
3.) According to several polls of competitive congressional districts, GWB is MUCH more popular than Obama — which explains why Democrat candidates are running toward him and away from Obama.
4.) According to TWO recent poll by DEMOCRAT-leaning pollsters, MORE Americans would vote for GWB today would vote for Obama.
5.) In a poll of self-identified Tea Party supporters, just as many TPers viewed GWB favorably as did Glen Beck (in the 60th percentile).
6.) Interestingly, GWB’s facebook page boasts over 550,000 ‘likes’ — 100,000 more than Bill Clinton who is every where endorsing Democrat candidates.
and on, and on, and on.
I just liked him. I felt he treated the office with the respect it deserved. When he did things I didn’t agree with, I think he believed his way would benefit the nation. He may be the only American politician who grasps the full threat of militant Islam—not as a one-time attack but as a movement across centuries meant to cover the planet. Couldn’t care less what others think about him, he was an honorable person who in years will be seen as the one who did what had to be done. Under a Gore or Kerry, who knows where we’d be?
Anyone can complain he wasn’t a pure conservative, but neither was RWR or anyone else. Bush was as flawed as anyone, but he was the right person for the job at that time, and I’ll always think well of him.
What part of there is no political contention in his book don’t you get?
I’ve had this pre-ordered on my Kindle for a few weeks. I can’t wait to read it.
President George W Bush is indeed a man at peace with himself and his decisions — I can’t wait to read his book!
>> I am annoyed, irritated and disgusted at all the Bush haters
I know they’re here, but I don’t think Bush hatred is the prevailing opinion here at FR.
Neither is Bush worship.
On a scale of 0 to 10 (0 being Obama, 10 being Reagan) I’d give him a 7 or 8. Not perfect but as good as or better than any president we’ve had for decades (except Reagan). Just my 2c, for what it’s worth.
I just ordered my book, and I can hardly wait to read about a man of honor. Unlike the disgrace we now have.
Amen.
The book was going to be released before the election. He asked that it be delayed so that it wouldn’t take away news time from the candidates. If Drudge just has to start talking about it beforehand when there’s plenty of time after next Tuesday, it isn’t Bush’s fault.
***He may be at peace I’m not at peace along! I’m ticked off by the fact that Iran now has a nuke plant and nothing was ever done about it.
Everyone talks about how bad unemployment is or obamacare or the debt but let me tell you...once Iran gets the bomb, things will REALLY suck.***
Tell that to the U.N. It took fourteen months for Bush to get permission to attack Iraq and put an end to the regime there. Makings for WMD were found all over Iraq. Bush prevented them from going to Iran. He gave us over seven years of NOT being attacked.
Even when he did things I did not agree with or thought to be completely wrong, I NEVER had any impression that GWB was doing something he didn’t think was best for the country. I cannot say the same for the current stain in the Oval Office - his policies and actions seem intentionally directed to harm and reduce American power, wealth and influence.
And how did each president leave our economy, both outright and considering the condition in which he inherited it?
I don’t take burning through political capital without success as a great credit. Amnesty was of course a big Reagan mistake, but it was peanuts compared to the number of illegals Bush wanted to add to our voter rolls. SOD at least wasn’t an embarrassment of mediocrity. I don’t remember Reagan holding hands with Islamists, Reagan’s tax cuts at least were permanent, and I’m just not with you in thinking Reagan should have invaded Iran.
Both were good men but only human.
Finally, Reagan looked the seasoned citizen he was by the time people elected and loved him.
But, hey, this is an opinion board, we’re all welcome to have our own.
“you have at least one loyal citizen over here”
I have always defended the “person” George W. Bush and have gotten skewered for it. However, in all fairness to some of his detractors, his fiscal oversight was horrendous! I worked on his campaign in 2004 and would take him over the current imposter in a second.
There were any number of things he did that I disagreed with, and on another thread I could discuss them at length.
But he is a fundamentally decent man. He was handed a tough set of circumstances to deal with and he dealt with them honestly, forthrightly, bravely.
He always spoke respectfully of his political opponents, he always reached out to them and tried to find common ground (to a fault, I believe). He treated the press with a respect they never reciprocated, treated them as people.
He believed in God, believed in America, believed in the American people, and it showed in everything he said and did. I love the guy. I’m mad at him too, but I love the guy.
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