http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/presidentbush/ en-us Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:02:29 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419553/posts Desperate for Edge in Election Year, Dems Turn to Old Strategy House Democrats began an ad campaign in December assailing Republicans for opposing legislation restructuring federal financial rules and recalling the final days of the Bush presidency, when the economy tanked With the congressional GOP poised for a comeback in the 2010 midterm elections, Democrats are dusting off an old playbook, using George W. Bush as their boogeyman and castigating Republicans as cozy with Wall Street. House Democrats began an ad campaign in December assailing Republicans for opposing legislation restructuring federal financial rules and recalling the final days of the... FOX http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419553/posts#comment Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:02:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418292/posts Did Saddam Hussein's fall and the formation of a fledging democracy in Iraq encourage and embolden regime-threatening dissent in Iran? The anti-Iraq War crowd, many of whom suffer from Give-George-W.-Bush-No Credit-for-Anything Disease, says, "No, of course not." How dare anyone even suggest that the former President was correct, if not about the rightfulness of the war itself, then about his argument that a "free and peaceful" Iraq would provide a "dramatic and inspiring example" to the Middle East and the Muslim world. Good Lord! The Iraq War-achieved-zero crowd begrudged Bush nothing even after the democratic Cedar Revolution in Lebanon. Never... Townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418292/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:40:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418273/posts As GOPers begin increasingly using the attempted bombing of a Detroit-bound airliner to score political points, 2 Dems are blaming the Bush admin for events that led directly to the failed attack. While many Dems stay silent and let the WH lead the way, DCCC chair Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) say the previous admin let down their guard. "In general, we are facing the consequences of the Bush administration's failures to deal with al Qaeda," Van Hollen told Hotline OnCall. "The Republicans have no business in pointing fingers at the Obama administration on terrorism and national... National Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418273/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:08:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396222/posts Random DU comment from 5 years ago: “This may be Bush’s Waterloo!” Kerry points to Bush on vaccine shortage What a difference five years makes on flu vaccine shortage And a letter to the editor of the Kansas City Star [1], Inequity in politics of flu vaccine shortages During the Bush administration, the Democrats seized on the shortage of the flu vaccine to accuse the administration of being unable to protect Americans — from either illness or terrorism. “If you can’t get flu vaccines to Americans, how are you going to protect them against bioterrorism?” Sen. John Kerry, the Democratic... Standard Mischief http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396222/posts#comment Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:01:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395470/posts WASHINGTON — After several years of fighting the U.S.-Mexico border fence, a coalition of Texas elected officials is working with the Obama administration on ways to improve border ports and facilitate trade while fighting drug smuggling. The Texas Border Coalition's involvement with policymaking comes after a bitter tangle with the federal government over construction of the fence that Congress and the White House approved, but border business leaders and human rights groups opposed. “We've got to work together,” said Chad Foster, Eagle Pass mayor and the coalition's chairman. “But that is where the wheels came off the cart — when... San Antonio Express-News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395470/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:27:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391541/posts November 13, 2009 at 1:09 pm On local Houston radio 2 days ago a private from Ft. Hood called into the AM talk show on 950AM. Since then the host has verified just to be sure that the man was indeed an injured soldier so as not to be fooled. Anyway, the private was with some others that were not critically hurt in a ward. He called in to offer the “difference” between the visit from President Bush vs the visit from President Obama. As you stated, no one knew President Bush was coming, he just showed up. WITH NO... KPEC Houston, Texas http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391541/posts#comment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1530678/posts "I took a trip by myself in January of 2002 to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria, and I told each of the heads of state that it was my view that George Bush had already made up his mind to go to war against Iraq — that that was a predetermined set course which had taken shape shortly after 9/11." So spoke Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) on “Fox Sunday” on November 14, 2005, who at the time of his trip was chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and is now its vice chairman. Please read the first paragraph... The Rant.us http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1530678/posts#comment Tue, 29 Nov 2005 20:09:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2394511/posts Roseanne Barr: George W. Bush Stole All The Country's Money By Noel Sheppard Created 2009-11-25 15:30 Did you know that last year's banking crisis was all President George W. Bush's fault, and that when he left the White House in January, he "walked out the door with all the money?" You didn't? Well, that's what comedienne Roseanne Barr thinks. Such was said by Barr at an ACORN event in Watts, California, nine months ago, in a video just discovered [1] by The Fox Nation (video embedded below the fold with partial transcript and details): I know that [Barack Obama] can... Newsbusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2394511/posts#comment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:27:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2394289/posts Thanks again, President Bush Steve McCann The Kyoto Protocol went into effect in February 2005. George W. Bush was excoriated by the left for not signing on and acquiescing to the global warming hysteria. All of us can recall how President Bush was called all sorts of names and accused of wanting to destroy the world. Even some nominal Republicans fell for the “settled science” and got on board the climate change express. Nonetheless, George Bush remained firm in his refusal to allow the United States to destroy its economy and standard of living for what has now turned out... American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2394289/posts#comment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:36:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2394169/posts Regular readers of Blue Dog Reaganite know that the site splits its twice-weekly commentary into responding to current news and taking a bigger picture look at the issues. Earlier this week we looked at the election returns. For our big-picture piece, I’m going to take up a topic that seems tied to that—the presidency and person of George W. Bush. As the returns rolled in, one of the talking heads on Fox (I forget whom) opined that the one common thread between defeated Democratic candidates Creigh Deeds and Jon Corzine (Virginia and Jersey, respectively) was that they each tried to... americansentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2394169/posts#comment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:50:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391325/posts Barack Obama says he regards India and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "as part of his family." "This is the reason why I decided to invite Manmohan Singh, who I admire a lot, on the first state visit of my presidency on Thanksgiving Day," Mr. Obama told prominent Indian-American leader Sant Chatwal recently. Indian media prominently carried this statement, and given the importance Indians tend to attach to family connections, much is being read into the symbolism of Obama's invite. As the Indian prime minister prepares to be the first state guest of the Obama presidency on Nov. 24, both... The Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391325/posts#comment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:08:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386940/posts It’s an old joke. The drunk says, “I miss my wife.” His friend asks, “Where did she go?” The drunk replies, “I traded her for a bottle of whiskey.” “You miss her, huh?” “Heck no, I’m thirsty again.” I’m thirsty again, for the sense of security that I felt when George W. Bush was president. After nine months of The One’s narcissism, excessive Congressional spending, and in the aftermath of the horrific Fort Hood massacre perpetrated by a crazed Islamic Jihadist, America’s Obama binge has worn off. Even some noteworthy liberals are wondering if we wouldn’t be better off today... The Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386940/posts#comment Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:26:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385770/posts 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... Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385770/posts#comment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:17:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385552/posts Former President George W. Bush, outlining plans for a new public policy institute, on Thursday said America must fight the temptation to allow the federal government to take control of the private sector, declaring that too much government intervention will squelch economic recovery and expansion. (snip) In his speech, which set out his goals for a new policy institute focused on economic growth, education, human freedom and global health, Mr. Bush said he entered politics because "because I saw society drifting away from the values at the heart of the American Dream." Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385552/posts#comment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:19:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2385239/posts Here is video of former President George W. Bush today in a speech he gave at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, admitting that he went "against" his "free market instincts" when he decided to move forward with the Wall Street Bailouts in the Fall of 2008. But Bush warned: "History shows that the greater threat to prosperity is not too little government involvement, but too much."That's exactly right. He should have stuck to his principles and instincts. Obama is sticking to his principles and instincts in trying to ratchet up government involvement in everything to the greatest extent possible. Bush... Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2385239/posts#comment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:38:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385038/posts Democrat Bill Owens delivers his victory speech at his headquarters in Plattsburgh last week. Owens declared victory after Conservative nominee Doug Hoffman conceded the 23rd Congressional District race election night. Now recanvassing shows the special election has narrowed to a 3,000-vote difference, and will be decided by a count of absentee ballots. The Associated PressDemocrat Bill Owens delivers his victory speech at his headquarters in Plattsburgh last week. Owens declared victory after Conservative nominee Doug Hoffman conceded the 23rd Congressional District race election night. Now recanvassing shows the special election has narrowed to a 3,000-vote difference, and will be decided... Syracuse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385038/posts#comment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:09:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380839/posts FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) ― Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, visited wounded soldiers and their families near the site of the worst mass shooting on an Army post in the United States. The Bushes made their private visit to Fort Hood's Darnall Army Medical Center on Friday night. Bush spokesman David Sherzer said in an e-mail that the couple thanked Fort Hood's military leaders and hospital staff for the "amazing care they are providing." AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380839/posts#comment Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:32:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378812/posts MADISON, Wis. (Reuters) - A year after his historic election, President Barack Obama sought to remind Americans on Wednesday the biggest problems he is grappling with -- from the economy to the war in Afghanistan -- are the legacy of his predecessor, George W. Bush. With his approval ratings down from once-lofty levels and Tuesday's Democratic election losses raising questions about his political clout, Obama held no special ceremony to mark the anniversary of his election as America's first black president. Reuters India http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378812/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:26:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378079/posts Former President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch for a baseball game in Japan Tuesday during his first visit since he left office. Bush joined former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to watch the game between the Yomiuri Giants and Nippon Ham Fighters. Bush changed into a baseball jacket before taking the mound in the Tokyo Dome to throw the pitch before Game 3 of the Japan Series. He chatted briefly with several players before joining Koizumi in a private box. Also in the box were Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh and U.S. Ambassador to Japan... Chosun Ilbo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378079/posts#comment Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:46:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2376361/posts Bush shows appetite for humour & food SAMYABRATA RAY GOSWAMI Mumbai, Nov. 1: Manmohan Singh once told him the “people of India love you deeply”. But an out-of-office George W. Bush, finally getting a first-hand feel of how he fares on the popularity meter back home, was a bit wary in Mumbai. Tongue firmly in cheek, he told a top business leader here yesterday: “I am no more the President, you guys can go ahead and tell me on my face now what you really think of me.” The former US President was at a dinner meeting of the Indo-US... The Telegraph,India http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2376361/posts#comment Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:05:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2376284/posts November and winter is now upon us and it is almost frightening to realise it is almost a year ago that the election was held that made us realise that the previous 8 years of President George W Bush time as President was drawing to an end. Even though it has been about 9 months since George W Bush left office for many it seems another age so much seems to have changed and many things we hold dear now seem to mean nothing. We miss the class and character that George W Bush, his wife and of course his... www.georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2376284/posts#comment Mon, 2 Nov 2009 04:55:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375754/posts NEW DELHI (AFP) – Former US president George W. Bush said Saturday that the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan must be won to stop a return to "brutal tyranny" in the nation. In a wide-ranging speech to a leadership conference in the Indian capital New Delhi, Bush said defeating the insurgents was "necessary for stability" and peace both in the region and globally. "If the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and their extremist allies were allowed to take over Afghanistan again, they would have a safe haven and the Afghan people, particularly the Afghan women, would face a return to a brutal... AFP/Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375754/posts#comment Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:02:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375503/posts In a roundtable today with Pakistani editors, Hillary Clinton responded to a question about the Israeli-Palestinian issue with the now-familiar Obama administration litany: the problems are hard, they were inherited, they were ignored by the prior administration: I think that, look, we all know that the Israeli-Palestinian issue is one that is a very serious and difficult problem that we are working hard also to try to resolve. We inherited a lot of problems. If you remember, when my husband left office, we were very close to an agreement because he worked on it all the time. The next administration... Commentary http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375503/posts#comment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:08:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2374414/posts If George W. Bush had been the first President to need a teleprompter installed to be able to get through a press conference, would you have laughed and said this is more proof of how inept he is on his own and is really controlled by smarter men behind the scenes? If George W. Bush had spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to take Laura Bush to a play in NYC, would you have approved? If George W. Bush had reduced your retirement plan's holdings of GM stock by 90% and given the unions a majority stake in GM, would... www.daveweinbaum.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2374414/posts#comment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:02:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2372793/posts If vindication means anything its name is spelled George Bush. As former U.S. president George W. Bush spoke to a Saskatoon audience, I stood in the wings, sneaking a peek through the curtains at the spectators beyond the footlights. The crowd was friendly to be sure. But more than that, the relationship was like a musical virtuoso carrying the audience through every nuance, crescendo and dynamic of a composition. With every pause, smile, laugh and down stroke of seriousness, Bush had the crowd in his hand. Before the show, a friend who recently dined with the former Texas governor and... StarPhoenix http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2372793/posts#comment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:24:21 GMT