Both President Bushes to throw out first pitch at World Series on Sunday

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George W. Bush, a former part-owner of the Texas Rangers, and George H.W. Bush are tabbed for the duty before Game 4 in Arlington, Texas. They aren't seeking office, but other politicians are seeking to get their messages out during baseball's Fall Classic.

By Michael A. Memoli
Tribune Washington Bureau
October 29, 2010|9:19 a.m.

Reporting from Washington — It's only fitting for a World Series being played amid a high-stakes political campaign.

Major League Baseball announced Friday that not one but two former presidents -- George W. Bush and his father, George H.W. Bush -- will throw out the ceremonial first pitches Sunday before Game 4 of the 2010 Fall Classic at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Many had suspected that the younger Bush could be called on for the honors, but it seems baseball opted for a Texas two-step by inviting both former commanders-in-chief.

George W. Bush was a part-owner and managing general partner of the Rangers before entering politics, selling his share in 1998 as he ran for a second term as Texas governor. Now a Dallas resident, he's been on hand for several of the team's early round playoff games, including the first game of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees.

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http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-20101030-world-series-politics,0,5930733.story

let's see, WS teams are 0-2 if a Bush tosses out a first pitch for the team....

Go Los Gigantes!

[Pirate Smile]

1. That reminds me - was San Fran successful in naming their sanitation center after W?

It seemed such a fitting way for San Francisco to honor him.

[arcane1]

2. We lost that vote :( n/t

[Pirate Smile]

4. Bummer. I guess you guys ended up just being a little bit too mature for that.

;) It was a classic though. :D

[Motown_Johnny]

13. can we name the stuff it processes after him?

[BlueCheese]

3. So, grammar experts.

Is it "Presidents Bush" or "President Bushes"? (OP, not jabbing at you... )

[n2doc]

5. I just posted what I saw n/t

[BlueCheese]

8. I know.

I'm just idly curious if this is one of those "passersby" or "editors-in-chief" or "attorneys general" phrases where the plural is weird. Obviously I have too much time on my hands.

[lilyin]

7. Answer

It's "Presidents" Bush. Something like why "Attorneys General" is the plural for Attorney General. The noun is pluralized - not the adjective.

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

6. Poppy will throw the pitch and junior will relay it to home.

[Ruby the Liberal]

9. How embarrassing.

Sorry to the baseball fans of the world.

[AsahinaKimi]

10. Yikes..

I guess there is no way to tell them their Tickets are counterfeit, and sorry, you can't come in..

[HuckleB]

11. Yup. It's going to be a sweep!

GHWB was there to watch the Astros get swept in 2005! With two of 'em on hand, the Rangers are done for sure.

:evilgrin:

[dixiegrrrrl]

12. 2 un-indicted co-conspirators roaming around in public?

[Uzybone]

14. Go GIANTS

I hate the NL, but this time I'm all in for the Giants.

[w8liftinglady]

15. oy-Don't hold that against all of us...I'll be about 3 blocks from there

[SoCalDem]

16. Duel-style?

Take 20 paces, turn & hurl.. 2 dorks at once..in the dirt:) I'd get a pay-per-view to watch it:rofl:

[Lindsey]

17. I'm actually glad they're doing it. I'm hoping it will reminde people

what a travesty Jr.'s time in office was. Since I live in CA, I'm a major Giants fan and am hoping SF continues their winning streak.
GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[L. Coyote]

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x113241#113385

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BoooSH BOOOOOOed Video Pulled From YouTube

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On its way to become an all-time record on YouTube!
Loaded with incredible commentary Boooo-ing and Booo-hoooing Boooosh,
it has evaporated from cyberspce for the moment.

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[Glimmer of Hope]

19. Yuck.

[gratuitous]

20. Will the crowd be similarly armed?

Seems only fair that they'd have a chance for rebuttal.

[rzemanfl]

21. That takes some of the puke factor out of the Justin Bieber

thing. I will only have dry heaves left....

[AndrewP]

22. So will the Rangers win the game even if they score less runs than the Giants??

Maybe Jeb can help rig the 9th inning for the Rangers?

[AndrewP]

23. Duplicate.....

.

[provis99]

24. If I were the catcher, I'd fire the ball right back.

Along with both of my shoes.

[classysassy]

25. Go get um Giants.

[alcibiades_mystery]

26. Would be great if that was the night the Giants completed a sweep

Just sayin...

[BlueIdaho]

27. Figures it would take at least two Bushes to throw out one fucking baseball.

If they can convince Jeb to show up they'd have a passable imitation of the three stooges.

Edit = typo

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

28. I hope the Giants sweep (n/m)

[UTUSN]

29. There was only ONE (elected) "president". n/t