Posted on 11/13/2009 11:17:49 AM PST by La Enchiladita
Former President George W. Bush on Thursday outlined plans to establish a $300 million library, museum and research institute, taking a step back onto the national stage.
The George W. Bush Policy Institute—which would be the first think tank to be affiliated with a presidential library—will address issues that were priorities during Mr. Bush's presidency, such as education, global health, political freedom and economic growth, and seek to promote advances by offering practical solutions, the former president said.
In a speech at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where the center is slated to be built, Mr. Bush said the institute would undertake projects "designed to make an impact in the real world."
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In his public appearances, Mr. Bush generally hasn't directly criticized President Barack Obama or his policies. On Thursday, the former president appeared to deliver an oblique rebuke of the Obama administration's approach to Iran and other oppressive regimes, which some critics view as too conciliatory.
"Today, the forces of freedom and tolerance face new challenges," Mr. Bush said. "From labor camps in North Korea, to political prisons in Cuba and Burma, university halls in Iran, coffeehouses in Venezuela, and other places, dissidents and reformers are seeking strength and support. When America stands for liberty, they take heart. When we do not, the dictators tighten their grip."
Mr. Bush didn't directly mention Iraq or Afghanistan, although former First Lady Laura Bush did, as she described another initiative that would focus on advancing women's rights, especially in the Middle East.
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GWB would not approve of the term “our last American president.” Actually, it was James Buchanan who once said, “I am the last president of the United States.” GWB remains a thoroughly-commited globalist. He sees it as an extension of the old “isolationist-internationalist” argument.
Cut the drama Teddy, it does not work with me.
“but didn’t dare say so until now”
You’ve got to be kidding.
Ever heard of the Savage Nation?
good comments...
Written to enchila: “Weren’t you a Dede supporter?”
Personally, I’d love to hear an answer on this .............
“Well, sadly, Bush remains the same in my mind, a person who threw away so much opportunity with both hands, and prepared the table Obama eats at. For that alone he should be skewered for eternity.”
I can’t agree with you more. You just said it all and more.
Thank you for your comments.
You take care too.
“Saved your ass, like it or not.”
That remains to be seen since he is a big part of the reason we have a communist in the white house. He single handedly destroyed the republican brand.
She does a fine job of it herself. GWB has not said one word about her, one way or the other. Once again, a classy guy with something called "breeding."
Yes. And I also recall the last time I heard from you, you were making prayer requests. Many here, including myself, sympathized with you in your troubles. I hope things are better with you. I daresay if GWB knew you personally, he would say the same thing.
The same is said of your namesake, President Teddy Roosevelt.
Lovely. Thank you, STARWISE, for all your dedicated hard work.
I love seeing the way President Bush is carrying on in his commitment to our Nation. I doubt that many commenters here actually read the article and grasped his intention.
Michael Savage’s predictions are almost spooky with regard to their hindsight and accuracy.
LOL!!! If someone’s hindsight isn’t accurate, they have a real problem.
err foresight.
Thanks FishTank.
Thank you. I appreciate it. I’m glad we can agree on this one.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386550/posts
What Bush Inherited, and What He Left Left Behind
NRO ^ | November 13, 2009 | Victor Davis Hanson
Yes! First, they immediately apologize for the ideas. Next, they pour water over the ideas to dilute them and make them more friendly to everyone. If anyone breaks in to the think tank and steals some ideas, President Bush welcomes them, because they are hardworking thieves with families. And he never forgets to praise all of the equally good opposing ideas as well.
Wow. You nailed it.
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