[Jim Scott]

As I understand it, the congressional Democrats made a deal with President G.H.W. Bush to cut spending if he would raise some taxes. He agreed. Of course, the Democrats reneged on the spending cuts but not until Bush had committed to the tax hikes.

Then, in '92, the Democrats pilloried Bush for 'lying' (in the '88 campaign) when he had stated 'read my lips, no new taxes'. Bush lost his re-election bid.

Now, a quarter-century later, the former president, 90 next month, is given an 'award' for 'courage' by the left. In effect, President Bush is being mocked and the concept of a Republican raising your taxes celebrated.

Too bad the always-polite Bush didn't tell them where they could put their 'award'.

[Obadiah]

In effect, President Bush is being mocked and the concept of a Republican raising your taxes celebrated.

Bingo. Moreover, now they get to claim bipartisanship in giving out these awards.

[GeronL]

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