"It's a very strange relationship," a former aide to the father says. "He's so careful about his son's prerogatives that I don't think he would tell him his own views."
So, we are to believe that instead of a quiet personal phone call, Bush 41 would choose to embarass his son by having Scrowcraft publish this article in the WSJ? I guess this makes sense to Ms. Dowd.
"It must be galling for Bush père to hear conservatives braying that the son has to finish the job in Iraq that the father wimped out on."
Well, actually, Bush 41 is probably thinking: "Scrowcroft was wrong in '91 and again in '02. At least he's consistent."
"Junior could also have made the case that Dad's tax increase, which got him into so much trouble, led to 10 years of prosperity. Instead he has philosophically joined the right-wingers who erroneously think that the tax increase caused a recession."
No, "Junior" doesn't tell lies and understands economics.
Mo isn't the only one peddling that tripe. Someone in the Washington Post said this was a "clear signal" from Dad Bush to his son. LOL!
Yes, they communicate by sending third party comments in the Wall Street Journal. Even when they just spent four days together, a week and a half ago.
I can see President Bush and his dad on the golf course, chatting about the weather. Dad Bush says to himself "Gee, I wish I could tell him what I think. Nope, can't do it, wouldn't be prudent. Who can I get to tell him? Bar? No, she could never tell him the truth. Jenna? No, she won't ever say anything mean to him. Laura? No, she doesn't like to hurt his feelings. . I know, I'll get Brent to write an article in the Wall Street Journal!"
Is this the most ridiculous thing you have ever heard the press imply? It sure is for me!