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George W. Bush Pays Tribute to Rush Limbaugh: ‘Indomitable Spirit with a Big Heart’
Breitbart ^ | 17 Feb 2021 | Joshua Caplan

Posted on 02/17/2021 12:07:27 PM PST by Eddie01

“Laura and I are sorry to learn that Rush Limbaugh has passed away. A son of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Rush rose as a pioneer of talk radio starting in the 1980s, and was a friend throughout my Presidency,” Bush said in a statement.

“While he was brash, at times controversial, and always opinionated, he spoke his mind as a voice for millions of Americans and approached each day with gusto,” the former president added. “Rush Limbaugh was an indomitable spirit with a big heart, and he will be missed.”

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1 posted on 02/17/2021 12:07:27 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: Eddie01

I’m surprised by Bush’s statement.


2 posted on 02/17/2021 12:09:06 PM PST by caver
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To: Eddie01

Hey W, read the audience.


3 posted on 02/17/2021 12:09:06 PM PST by Yossarian
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To: caver

Rush carried a lot of Bush water over the years.


4 posted on 02/17/2021 12:10:07 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents)(Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Eddie01

Please clap. Yes, I know it was Jeb!.


5 posted on 02/17/2021 12:10:34 PM PST by House Atreides
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To: caver

I’m only surprised GWB found the nerve to annoy his globalist pals like that.


6 posted on 02/17/2021 12:12:45 PM PST by JustaCowgirl (A vote for Joe Biden is a vote for empty smirking pantsuit Kamala Harris for President)
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To: Eddie01

7 posted on 02/17/2021 12:12:45 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: Eddie01
Why mention that he was brash and controversial and all that? Why isn't it good enough just to say he was a passionate voice for freedom and America?

What is wrong with people? KFBK announced his passing by recounting that he was fired by ESPN for his comments about Donovan McNabb, which really wasn't about McNabb, but the media.

Disgraceful.

8 posted on 02/17/2021 12:18:18 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all.)
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To: Eddie01

The conservative icon you never were Jorge...you, your dad, your brother and the compassionate conservative horse you rode in on.

Get lost!


9 posted on 02/17/2021 12:18:45 PM PST by servantboy777
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To: Eddie01

GWB knows it was Rush’s hard work and his followers which gave him the win in 2000 and 2004.
At least he BETTER know it.


10 posted on 02/17/2021 12:19:22 PM PST by Zathras
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To: Eddie01

Rush was a good friend to the Bushes and vice versa. I believe Rush was as sickened as we were over the last decade as the truth came out that they were not truly aligned. I believe Rush likely continued to like them personally but was taken back at their commitment to the statists.

GOP voter views have changed dramatically over the past decade. The article Rush discussed frequently about the political class vs the country class was likely a pivot point for him. It was clarifying for me as well. I learned that and so much more from El Rushho.


11 posted on 02/17/2021 12:21:22 PM PST by ilgipper (The mob only destroys. Never creates. )
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Hollow words. We all now know what Bush is all about. Bush used Rush the same way he screwed you and me.


12 posted on 02/17/2021 12:22:10 PM PST by hardspunned (Former GOP globalist stooge.)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

That is true. Rush that helped Bush a LOT. I remember very well how much the media hated Bush. Rush was a strong supporter of Bush (I was too).


13 posted on 02/17/2021 12:22:39 PM PST by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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At least he paid tribute to him, because Rush defended him for 8 years. He wouldn’t have won with Rush.


14 posted on 02/17/2021 12:27:39 PM PST by TakebackGOP
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To: Eddie01

MEH...George, go back to your WOKE crowd


15 posted on 02/17/2021 12:37:20 PM PST by RummyChick (To President Trump: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3923111/posts)
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To: Eddie01

I remember GWB threw Rush a surprise birthday party at the WH. He was touched. There were a few things I liked about GWB. This was one.


16 posted on 02/17/2021 12:37:38 PM PST by SueRae (An administration like no other.)
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To: Eddie01

Trump and Levin will be on Hannity’s FOX show tonight at 9pm to honor RUSH.


17 posted on 02/17/2021 12:39:03 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Texas Eagle
Why mention that he was brash and controversial and all that? Why isn't it good enough just to say he was a passionate voice for freedom and America?

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Because it's GWB.

He's just now getting mainstream media love after years of hate when he congratulated Biden on his "win" the day after the election and joined the circus blaming Trump for the Jan. 6th violence.

Any praise he gives Rush must be 'balanced' by criticism for mainstream consumption.

18 posted on 02/17/2021 12:43:53 PM PST by HandBasketHell
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To: Eddie01

Rush, Bless his heart, was always a Bushie. I have no idea why.


19 posted on 02/17/2021 12:46:15 PM PST by Jrabbit
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To: Eddie01

Shut up, you establishment puke!


20 posted on 02/17/2021 12:46:35 PM PST by Redleg Duke (Who the hell would throw shit at a fan?)
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