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"At times it feels like the forces pulling us apart are stronger than the forces binding us together. Argument turns too easily into animosity," Bush said. "We do not want the unity of grief nor do we want the unity of fear. We want the unity of hope, affection and high purpose."
For some, a portion of the former president's comments could be viewed as a subtle jab aimed at the presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
"Too often we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions," Bush added.
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http://www.aol.com/article/2016/07/12/george-bush-dallas-memorial-speech/21430797/
Rex
(65,616 posts)He had his chance and he blew it. Twice.
63splitwindow
(2,657 posts)On this occasion he was, in the quoted portion, a great statesman compared to Don the Con. My only point is how totally fucking idiotically inappropriate Don the Con is as a candidate.
Rex
(65,616 posts)True he makes Bush look like a statesman!
63splitwindow
(2,657 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)Somehow, someway, mother nature would not let that abomination take charge. He would end up in a jail cell or disgraced out of the office first - which would still screw us since his VP would be someone horrible like Newty.
Gabi Hayes
(28,795 posts)time. and his voice.....jesus. sibilance personified; weak, wavery.
just pathetic
tweety is talking about Obama's speech now.
wonder if they mention dumbo. I'll bet they don't
63splitwindow
(2,657 posts)Someone said they thought he'd started drinking again...