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63splitwindow

(2,657 posts)
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 07:09 PM Jul 2016

Even THIS guy dwarfs Don the Con

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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/

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Rex

(65,616 posts)
1. He can tell that to the million plus graves he helped produce in Iraq.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 07:12 PM
Jul 2016

He had his chance and he blew it. Twice.

 

63splitwindow

(2,657 posts)
2. No doubt whatsoever and I agree completely.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 07:15 PM
Jul 2016

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)
3. Trump would be the worst POTUS ever and we can call it now with extreme confidence.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 07:20 PM
Jul 2016

True he makes Bush look like a statesman!

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
6. I think he would be in court over his fake Universities, before being sworn in.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 07:23 PM
Jul 2016

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)
5. I saw that on TV. he was reading it like a nervous school boy, head buried in the text most of the
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 07:21 PM
Jul 2016

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)
7. I didn't see it and IMMMEDIATELY knew someone else wrote it with 0 input from him.
Tue Jul 12, 2016, 07:27 PM
Jul 2016

Someone said they thought he'd started drinking again...

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