Posted on 03/31/2012 6:59:26 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Who would have thought it? Given the flack the Chevy Volt has received at Republican hands over the last few months, former Republican president George H. W. Bush dealt the Volt attackers a serious blow, deciding to purchase one of GM’s extended range electric cars.
The Volt, which has become a symbol of all that’s wrong with the Obama administration according to a number of conservatives, might finally be getting a break. In addition to Bush Sr.’s purchase of a Volt (for his son Neil), there’s growing sentiment among the right that the car might not be that bad after all.
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For a 10 year old, you are way ahead of your class.
George HW Bush is a war hero and a very great American, who risked his life for his country and served his country up until he retired. He truly deserves far more respect than what he is getting here.
And, thank you for acknowledging that.
So now Americans get to pay for your Volt TWICE, George “read my lips.”
1. We pay for the bailout.
2. We pay for your big FAT pension for the Volt.
Twice.
Is GHWB running again to have to posture? Are we about to see him visit a supermarket to see a checkout scanner for the 2nd time in his life?
WAS...an American hero....
“fought and won vs. the British as they made their way down the Hudson..”
So what?
If this were his only car, I could see a reason for some profound point.
Since it is not, it is just another story about a rich guy with lots of toys. His money, a non-story.
When I bought my Prius in 2003, I got a LOT of trash talk, and it was (and still is) my ONLY car. I bought it because I was curious.
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