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The Decider returns to haunt Mr Nuance as George W. Bush eclipses Barack Obama
The Telegraph ^ | 11/13/2010 | Toby Harnden

Posted on 11/13/2010 12:45:05 PM PST by chickadee

Looking at the 43rd and 44th American presidents right now, it is worth reflecting that it was only the unpopularity of Bush and all he represented that enabled someone as inexperienced and unproven as Obama to ascend to power.

By the same token, perhaps only a performance in office as myopic, self-absorbed and hubristic as that of Obama could have brought about a Bush rehabilitation so swiftly.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bush; bush43; bushhatingtrollsonfr; decisionpoints; elections; memoir; obama; presidentbush; presidentgeorgewbush
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While I disagreed with many of the things GWB did while in office, it has been a breath of fresh air to see and hear him over this past week as he has promoted his book. No lectures, no anti-Americanism and plenty of class.
1 posted on 11/13/2010 12:45:13 PM PST by chickadee
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To: chickadee

well said.


2 posted on 11/13/2010 12:46:48 PM PST by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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To: rrrod

Leave it to the British press to speak with more clarity than many American news outlets would do.


3 posted on 11/13/2010 12:49:14 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: chickadee

A bit like comparing Thomas Jefferson to Hugo Chavez.....


4 posted on 11/13/2010 12:49:46 PM PST by EagleUSA
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To: chickadee

Bush is honest, and he is a man of integrity.


5 posted on 11/13/2010 1:01:09 PM PST by Savage Beast ("You can, in fact must, shout 'fire' in a crowded theatre. It just has to be the truth." J. Goldberg)
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To: chickadee

Bush is honest, and he is a man of integrity.


6 posted on 11/13/2010 1:01:24 PM PST by Savage Beast ("You can, in fact must, shout 'fire' in a crowded theatre. It just has to be the truth." J. Goldberg)
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To: chickadee

Bush is honest, and he is a man of integrity.


7 posted on 11/13/2010 1:01:38 PM PST by Savage Beast ("You can, in fact must, shout 'fire' in a crowded theatre. It just has to be the truth." J. Goldberg)
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To: chickadee

Heh heh heh... I’m enjoying this so much...


8 posted on 11/13/2010 1:02:17 PM PST by A_perfect_lady (Islam is as Islam does.)
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To: Savage Beast

You can say that again! (and again, and again;)


9 posted on 11/13/2010 1:03:08 PM PST by Frank_2001
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To: chickadee

Comparing GW Bush to Barack Hussein Obama is a waste of time. America destroying, Obama, his America hating wife, Michelle and his entire ilk of America hating, America destroying, Democrats are not fit to take out the garbage of GW and Laura Bush!!! And.....the overwhelming numbers of the American people know it. End of story!!!


10 posted on 11/13/2010 1:06:51 PM PST by JLAGRAYFOX
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To: Dilbert San Diego
By the same token, perhaps only a performance in office as myopic, self-absorbed and hubristic as that of Obama could have brought about a Bush rehabilitation so swiftly.

I'll bet that stung a bit.

11 posted on 11/13/2010 1:12:01 PM PST by susannah59
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To: Frank_2001
Okay.

Bush is honest, and he is a man of integrity.
Bush is honest, and he is a man of integrity.
Bush is honest, and he is a man of integrity.

There.

12 posted on 11/13/2010 1:15:33 PM PST by Savage Beast ("You can, in fact must, shout 'fire' in a crowded theatre. It just has to be the truth." J. Goldberg)
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To: chickadee

Bush is a NORMAL person.


13 posted on 11/13/2010 1:16:39 PM PST by La Lydia
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To: JLAGRAYFOX
"Democrats are not fit to take out the garbage of GW and Laura Bush!!!"

You can say that again! (and again, and again;)

14 posted on 11/13/2010 1:17:54 PM PST by Savage Beast ("You can, in fact must, shout 'fire' in a crowded theatre. It just has to be the truth." J. Goldberg)
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To: chickadee
Obama is an Islamo-Marxist-Chicago-Gangster. Obama’s hate, lies and destruction are now visible to the masses. Obama can no longer use Bush as the fall guy. Bush is a bright light compared to Obama.
15 posted on 11/13/2010 1:20:50 PM PST by Armaggedon
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To: Savage Beast

Bush may be a RINO but he has always been genuine in his approach, and clearly loves his country. This imposter in the WH is a child.


16 posted on 11/13/2010 1:24:48 PM PST by max americana
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To: JLAGRAYFOX

In order to be missed you have to first GO AWAY. Something Clinton and Carter never learned.


17 posted on 11/13/2010 1:24:58 PM PST by djwright (2012 The White House Gets Another Coat Of Shellac)
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Question from Matt Lauer: “Would you OK it (waterboarding) again?

Answer from GWB: “Yeah, I would.”

Any answer from Obama on any subject would be a five to ten minute, stumbling obfuscation.


18 posted on 11/13/2010 1:36:49 PM PST by norge (The amiable dunce is back, wearing a skirt and high heels.)
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To: chickadee

i bought his book :-)


19 posted on 11/13/2010 1:37:56 PM PST by Samurai_Jack (ride out and confront the evil!)
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To: JLAGRAYFOX

I get your point, but based on the exact examples that you cited, I think that a comparison between the two Presidents is most enlightening and instructive. Guess who comes out looking more “Presidential.”


20 posted on 11/13/2010 1:39:01 PM PST by ArmyTeach (Vincit qui se vincitfy)
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