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Subscribe to RSSPresident Barack Obama welcomed former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush to the White House for the traditional tribute to the president's predecessor.
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush were back at the White House on Thursday for the unveiling of their official portraits.
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed their predecessors to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for an event devoid of partisanship, setting aside the political differences between the two administrations.
“Mr. President, thank you for your warm hospitality. Madam First Lady, thank you so much for inviting our rowdy friends to my hanging," Bush said to laughter before an audience that included his two daughters, a number of former aides and his mother and father, former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush.
Bush's laugh line was just one of many lighter moments in a ceremony that might have otherwise had the potential for awkwardness, given the frequency with which Obama often says his successor's policies are to blame for the nation's current woes.
Obama didn't shy away from addressing one of the biggest shared issue of their presidencies: the economic crisis that took hold in 2008.
“Over those two and a half months, in the midst of that crisis, President Bush, his Cabinet, his staff, many of you who are here today went out of your ways -- George, you went out of your way, to make sure that the transition to a new administration was as seamless as possible,” Obama said.
Charles Dharapak / AP
President Barack Obama gestures toward former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and first lady Michelle Obama, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony where the Bush's portraits were unveiled.
And Obama gave Bush his due for their shared role in hunting down Osama bin Laden:
“That's why my first call, once American forces were safely out of harm's way, was to President Bush because protecting our country is neither the work of one person nor the task of one period of time. It's an ongoing obligation that we all share.”
Any of the weightier matters were dispelled, though, by Bush's laugh-out-loud performance. He started off saying how pleased he was that the White House portrait collection now begins and ends with a "George W." (or George Washington).
“When the British burned the White House ... in 1814, Dolly Madison famously saved this portrait of the first George W. Now Michelle, if anything happens, there's your man,” Bush joked. (During her speech, First Lady Michelle Obama promised she’d go straight for his portrait.)
And former President Bush didn’t spare the current president: “I am also pleased, Mr. President, that when you are wandering these halls as you wrestle with tough decisions, you will now be able to gaze at this portrait and ask: What would George do?"
The event was somewhat of a family affair; at least 14 members of the Bush clan were on hand for the official unveiling of the portraits, which were done by artist John Howard Sanden.
Noting everyone assembled, Bush joked upon introducing Laura: “It is my privilege to introduce the greatest first lady ever. Sorry, Mom. Would you agree to a tie?”
Laura Bush didn’t miss a beat, either.
"It was really gracious of you to invite us back to the White House to hang a few family pictures. And I'm sure you know nothing makes a house a home like having portraits of its former occupants staring down at you from the wall,” the former first lady said.
Bush’s portrait, which was completed in 2011, depicted him standing in the Oval Office; Laura Bush’s portrait has her in the Green Room. The former first lady’s portrait was finished early this year. Bush 43’s portrait will hang down a hall from his father’s portrait in the White House, a point that made for a poignant moment. “I am honored to be hanging near a man who gave me the greatest gift possible: unconditional love. And that would be number 41,” he said, to sustained applause.
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The new Bush portraits should be packed away in the Richard Nixon Broom Closet as soon as the Bushes leave.
Why Wayne how very UN-American of you Wayne.
More evidence of a liberal's true colors.
I guess that's blue. Of course with these poll numbers, the impeding doom in Wisc, and Mitt taking it to Obama at Solyndra, what else you got?
Nothin'.
Former president Bush was able to joke during the festivities at the White house today.
I suppose it was only fitting as his entire time as president was nothing more than a bad joke at the expense of every U.S. citizen but the top 1%ers.
Spanky - Mitt had to sneak in to speak at Solyndra - no great feat there. And, how embarrassing to have to slither in to make a speech.
How embarrassing for the GOP to have a candidate like Mitt Romney. But then, the GOP really has no one of any integrity or spine to run. Mitt's the best ya got. Truly a sad day for what was a great party.
Obama/Biden 2012
Wayne-1656909
The new Bush portraits should be packed away in the Richard Nixon Broom Closet as soon as the Bushes leave.
Wayne
Bush's portrait should have picture of a shrub on it in the Nixon Broom Closet too.
Uh, no Seeking - the embarrassing part is Solyndra.
THat fact that you can't see that is a tad embarrassing for you. B Ut don't worry, it is in no way surprising, but rather the Liberal Cocoon effect.
By the way, if you have not seen the footage from AXE's speech today you really ought to.
Like the crowd was chanting - 'It ain't 2008 anymore.'
Poor Obama.
As far as spines and candidates, it's an interesting issue, given all the recent talk about Obama copious drug use. Plus, it really is going to be to watch Obama refuse to open up the transcripts from Occidental, Columbia and Harvard.
Oh and speaking of integrity, I'd live, love, love to hear your take on fauxohontas Warren. She lied. She just admitted she lied. And best of all, GASP, she lied to get ahead in the world.
Positively fantastic, right?
Ok we all know im not a fan of bush. but remember even if he did botch things up pretty badly he was our president for 8 years and we should respect that. Being President is not easy.
Also it takes a lot of courage to face his replacement, Obama, who has repeatedly criticized Bush for his poor handling of the financial crisis we where heading too. and to be able to joke with the President, I actually find that kinda cool.
Also this is a first where there has been a event devoid of partisanship between a Republican and a Democrat, isn't that a win in itself.
can some of you please stop being so judgmental over everything and try to look at things in an unbiased view.
just my opinion here, but it would be nice to take a break from all the bickering once in a while, if Obama and Bush can do it for a day why can't you guys do it.
Amen! I am a die-hard Democrat, but Bush definitely deserves his place on that wall. It isn't an easy task. And I have been proud of the way that him and Obama have handled each other personally. Obama calling Bush after the Osama raid; both acknowledging what a hard job the other has; and the sweetness the Bush's showed the Obama girls when coming into the White House. There are few people that understand what a hard, thankless job being President is.
ADS : but i just don't understand why people can't respect that, what has happened to America that we can't respect people who have a hard job even if we don't agree with their policies.
It seems to me that Dubya would have been a lot happier if he had decided to become a stand-up comic. A lot happier and a lot more successful.
Brian,
I must confess - I was actually smiling listening to him!
Maybe part of it has to do with knowing he will be leaving the WH shortly! ☺
In all seriousness, I thought the entire ceremony was prefect! It hit all the right ♪♪♪'s!
A bunch of no class comments. Much like the Obama speech. Liberals demonstrate repeatedly that they can blame, complain, but offer nothing.
We are clearly in a divisive country where Democrats and Republicans as well as Liberals and Conservatives are in wide differences of opinions and these forums throughout MSNBC are proof positive of this divisiveness. But I will say what a great country we live in when the two sides can STILL be together at the White House and joke among themselves. Is it possible that WE in this forum can do the same? Unlikely for very long but this is a nice break from the "finger pointing". All I can say is "God Bless America" and what a great country, the GREATEST COUNTRY, that we live in..........
Feisty
In all truth and seriousness my opinion of Bush just went up a notch, don't get me wrong I still think his policies where bad, i just think Bush might not be as bad as people make him out to be.
Now, speaking of leaving the WH, let's get the current Socialist out of OUR house. The current Oval office occupant is in need of moving back to his homeland of Indonesia (where he got citizenship to visit for a while) and leave the USA to its citizens. LMAO about all those who insult anyone who brings this point up. Sorry you are too blind to see the truth. Tell me, how does a "college student" afford to travel to Indonesia on the "poor income" of his single mom???? Hmmmmmm, makes you wonder. Oh thats right, I was able to do anything I wanted before I graduated from college. Everyone KNOWS college students are SO WEALTHY. Right? Hmmmm? Liberals?? Did he use welfare? Did he use "found" money. Wow, if he found it he would have to report it to the IRS. Did he do that???? Anyway you slice this POTUS' stories, it is OBVIOUS he needs to go. Thanks lil redhead - I am sure you are having fun in the wastelands of Democratic controlled Chicago suburbs.
@annoyed - I couldn't agree with you more. We should be thankful that we continue to live in a country where there is a seamless transition of power after an election; even to an opposition party. Like you, I am not a fan of former President Bush; however, I respect the office that he held and the tremendous burden of responsibility that office places upon its occupant.
My hope is that people who disagree with President Obama would have the same respect for the man and his family. If you disagree with him on policy issues, fine....but don't try to make him out to be un-American or non-patriotic just because his point of view is different.
This INDEPENDENT thought that the warmth of the portrait presentation was handled with class, humor, and an authentic genuine enjoyment for those who attended.
No reason to BASH anyone.
Laura bush was, and is, a lovely lady...and George W. has as much right to have a portrait as did his predecessors.
The President was complimentary of the transition, and ONCE AGAIN, lauded the Bush Administration for their efforts in the capture of Bin Laden.
Nothing to snicker about....so let's not be petty.
Politics aside...PLEASE.
Scott: I agree - and vice versa. For this particular forum thread I commend BOTH presidents. Both sides have our disagreements but for a previous leader to visit the White House and be greeted with respect from the sitting leader just shows what a great country we live in. God Bless America!!!!
Annoyed,
Same here!
Well, that, and him being smart enought to keep his mouth shut unlike his partner in crime the Dick!
Bush. What a jokester. Always good for a laugh.
Remember when he was yucking it up with his 'base', who he fondly referred to as the haves and the have-mores? It was that luncheon where he was looking under the table and chairs in his "hilarious" schtick of "looking for WMD's...nope, not under here". Invading a country under phonied-up pretense is ALWAYS good for a laugh.
Oh and I wonder if his new portrait was done completely in red ink?
Oh Spanky - you truly are pathetic. The Solyndra investment was highly recommended by Bush. And, yes, turned out bad but at least we are looking into other energy for the country - against all GOP wished since the oil companies own the GOP!
Don't really care about those planted in the crowds today. President Obama will wipe the floor with Romney in November.
Obama admitted his experimentation with drugs. So what? Bush was an alcoholic and a druggie but you voted for him - twice. And, thankfully our current President has more respect for our military than to send them off to unneeded wars for his ego - like Bush.
Warren I frankly don't care about. She's not anyone I vote for so it really doesn't bother me. You know, like the "I'm not a witch" idiot in Nevada probably didn't bother you. (But she was a hell of a lot more embarrassing!)
Integrity is definitely a word you don't understand and, unfortunately, it can't be explained for you. You just don't have it.
Church Lady says "Well, isn't that SPE-CIAL?!” The propoganda machine at its finest...keep the dog wagging and keep the masses at bay.
I thought "W" was stopping by to pay for the two unfunded Wars !!!!!!! ( "Picture that" ??? )
I agree that this occasion was to be lauded for its spirit of good humor. I agree that both presidents presented themselves well. I am appreciative of the peaceful transition of power that takes place in this country.
I must say though, that I have a hard time imagining a future president walking down the darkened halls of the White House in the middle of the night, and stopping before the portrait of George W. Bush in a quest for inspiration.
Wayne :
Eh me neither, but that isn't really the point, the point is we should show respect to the people who are president, even if we don't agree with their policies.
Fiesty, I have to agree with you, I was smiling too, but not that he was leaving the WH shortly. Because President Obama and his wife were so gracious and warm to the family. As Pres. Obama said you really don't know everything until you sit in the office. The hard choices of both parties who have held the position, I would not relish one bit. And like the President said you are not going to please everyone with the choices and decisions you have made, that is so true. Not everyone in this country is going to agree to the decisions and politics of either party, but today I was proud to be an American and watch this on TV. I don't agree on everything the Bush administration did or what the Obama administration does. But I respect the office they hold. But that doesn't mean I will vote for the same again. I read and decide my vote on the issues, no matter what I am registered as in regarding as party affiliation. Some people just can't get past the party issue and vote accordingly. My mom who was under the democrats rule for many years always told me, as I got older, your vote is private and never talked much about who she voted for. Even my grandparents never talked about who they voted for, it's private they said, and I agree. Everyone who has an issue with the sitting President can voice their opinion, but are they right in that assumption in all aspects? I think not. We are not the fly on the wall to determine why they chose the decision they did or are we privy to the details. Yes mistakes are made in every admistration, but hopefully the ones in power will learn from the prior mistakes. Today was a good day, and the personal feelings in politics were set aside. I wish all of them the best. I can't imagine trying to be the leader of such a nation as the US. It's not so cut and dry as some will say. Peace and Goodwill to you.
I will always honor the presidency. I will always call whoever is elected "my president," but I will not honor a man, president or not, who is responsible for the unnecessary deaths of tens of thousands of people and the torture of hundreds if not thousands more. I do not hate him. I am sure he did the best he could given his intellect. His claim to being a compassionate conservative never panned out. I am sorry, but it is just not within me to honor the man, George W. Bush.
I so could not stand W when he was a Pres - I quit reading/listening/following *any* news for 4 very long years, 2004-2008. What I call my personal Dark Ages...
It's only later that I realized that it really was not his fault... And I really mean it. Imagine yourself being a Pres with Uncle Dick as a Veep! Geez, talk about an active/passive combo. But I am the first one to admit that W did mellow towards the end of his 8yr term, and became more presidential than he ever was! And that tells me - he was never the evil dude I always thought he was, and in the end he found the courage to stand up to Dick Cheney. Good for him! So, I really do not begrduge him anymore.
Cheney? Well, I'm sure I will find some ways to humanize him too, I bet his father beat him as a child, or something. But not at this time...
Peace, ANV
Aha, Bush still looks like a squirrel.
Wayne : never said anything about honoring him, i wont honor Bush either, i just said you should respect the position Bush was in and the responsibility that comes with it.
Honor and respect are 2 different things
Spanky i actually agree with you in 1.1, one of those lining of the planet's moments I guess. What Wayne said was wrong but he hardly speaks for all "liberals" or anyone else for that matter; just for himself. These kinds of events have to be the norm in DC if we want a healthy country.
Please stop with this article. It's like being lost and going in circles trying to read the news today.
I do respect the office. It's sort of like the old expression from Commodore Stephen Decatur, "My country, right or wrong!" I feel the same way about the presidency. He was my president, right or wrong, but the problem was that his policies not only affected people's lives negatively in numerous different ways, he also ended people's lives without need in many different ways. I respect the position Bush was in. He made choices. He chose poorly.
To respect someone is to honor someone. I don't respect George W. Bush.
Kelly,
I couldn't agree more - the rapport between the two familes came across as genuine!
I can return to my Bush bashing days tomorrow - today I will enjoy the moment for what it was!
Right back atcha! ;o)
They should have made a portrait of him when he was sitting motionless with a book in his hand during the 9/11 attacks or of when he was holding hands with his BFF - Saudi Prince Abdullah
Feisty
lol feisty, i probably will do the same. and yet life will move on
I wonder if today will make people consider being less partisan on issues and we can start working together for America.
Doubt it.
Did someone forget to paint "W's" head in the portrait, all l see is a empty suit "whoops" better put my glasses on !!!!!
It appears the new distortion of the day is that Solyndra was Bush's baby .....Are you kidding me ?
Bush put an end to Solyndra funding upon learning of their financial instability. Solyndra had received a "going concern" report from their independent CPA's which is basically a statement "we don't think they are going to financially survive".
The obama administration took the ball and kept the campaign contributions from Solyndra's hierarchy, fast tracked it and rammed it through so Biden could make a timely speech. Obama OWNS Solyndra from start to its dismal finish. Obama even obliged their eventual bankruptcy by putting others ahead in line over U.S. debt ..... basically a financial giveaway should they go bust ..... which they did !
Lie all you care to, but Solyndra and Obamacare belong to the Dems.
Hey Mr. Binkie #1.28, I hope you know that squirrels are in the "Rat" family !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I also echo the sentiments that Bush deserves his place on the wall ..............
AND ... a firing squad facing the wall!
yeah..it's time to hang Bush ... on the wall! It's about time.
His portrait is the reminder of what he did - the recession. Thanks, but NO thanks.
I find it fascinating that so many low lifes who probably can not get themselves out of a paper bag criticize either one of the Presidents. None of us have to deal with the problems they do. Criticize specific policy decisions if you can actually contribute any critical thinking. Otherwise, shut up.
Thanks for pointing out the Solyndra lie Jim.
And newscover - I'm all for doing the firing squad scene with Obama. He can pose for it tomorrow!!!
TO: Spanky- who wrote:
Hey, not everybody is "deaf, dumb and blind," "Spanky"!
That's the only reason why you don't have any clue about anything that occurred from 2001 to 2008.
Obama/Biden 2012
rwing, you are hysterical. you and all the lwing nuts out there are really good for a constant supply of mindless slapstick. please keep it up. thank goodness no one takes any of you fringe types seriously. ah! the life of comedians.
And former President Bush didn’t spare the current president: “I am also pleased, Mr. President, that when you are wandering these halls as you wrestle with tough decisions, you will now be able to gaze at this portrait and ask: What would George do?"
What would George do - and then do the opposite!
Obama/Biden 2012
Sadly Elise, Obama seems to just repeat exactly what Bush did.
Obama = Bush with different haircut.
Although come to think of it, given Obama's new love of all things drone and Patriot Act, it seems as though Obama is really emulating Cheney.
That's DICK Cheney to you Elise. :)
"But reporters Jo Becker and Scott Shane reveal that Obama "embraced" a formula understood to have been devised by the Bush administration:" - nbc article referring to drone warfare.
Spanky--except Obama got Osama, got us out of Iraq, toppled an evil dictator in a Middle-Eastern country without getting our troops stuck in there, set a defined timeframe to get us out of Afghanistan, and signed a treaty with Russia to reduce nuclear stockpiles in both countries to levels not seen since the 1950s.
Obama's foreign policies may well be, as you suggest, Bush 2.0's. But at least things have been accomplished.
The President accomplishes what the Congress and Senate agree to a approve. The best US Navy Seals got Bin Laden. All they were waiting for was the Go. Don't know where the anti-Americanism has gotten better. Everywhere, and I mean everywhere I traveled with the military, they hated us and still do. Allies who shoot our troops from behind and ones who harbor terrorists, the most wanted one, and then deny it. We are still paying them to be our friends. Every POTUS has accomplishments and defeats, nature of the game. No one can fix it all. I am a Republican, but I think as long as it is not lip service, the current plans for the economy could be going in the right direction.
Was that a portrait of Mitt's dog ???????????
Patriotic - uh the dog - oh right. Well, he's not around any more. Mitt's sister took him (really) and now he runs free instead of being tied to the top of the car!
"now he runs free instead of being tied to the top of the car!"
Well at least Mitt put his dog on the roof of his car, not the roof of his mouth!
Since we are on the subject of rope, I was thinking the cost of w's portrait could have been donated to a charity. And just a small sum could have purchased a swanky rope necktie for w to wear so he could swing from his favorite tree on the WH grounds. Just how I feel!
Shouldn't they be hanging Dick Cheney as well with Bush?
Nonetheless - Bush's humor today was quite good - especially calling out his mom and asking for a Tie w Laura.
Random, are you talking about your mouth ??????????? Cheney's mouth ?????????? Mitt's mouth ???? "W's" ???????????? What are you talking about ??????
This INDEPENDENT thought that the warmth of the portrait presentation was handled with class, humor, and an authentic genuine enjoyment for those who attended.
No reason to BASH anyone.
Laura bush was, and is, a lovely lady...and George W. has as much right to have a portrait as did his predecessors.
The President was complimentary of the transition, and ONCE AGAIN, lauded the Bush Administration for their efforts in the capture of Bin Laden.
Nothing to snicker about....so let's not be petty.
Politics aside...PLEASE.
I also echo the sentiments that Bush deserves his place on the wall ..............
AND ... a firing squad facing the wall!
newscover - sorry but I DID laugh at that one!
Patriotic, I'm talking about the dog eater known as Obama. He has eaten dogs, which is just disgusting and cruel.
What I find interesting is that folks who add to the vine, including myself, have clearly already decided who they will vote for come November.
You would be able to tell an undecided voter, mostly independents, by their posting. It would likely be a question rather than a statement. We need to ask a lot more questions and stop littering the vine with our personal comments.
Don't you agree?
Tom ... and who's going to answer the questions?????
AND ... sometimes our personal comments are in response to an idiots statement ... are the independents the only ones to respond ... with a question????
AND ... there's nothing wrong in already knowing who you're going to vote for ... and if you think that independents are going to make that decision by something they read here ... get real Tommy .....
I used to support Obama but not any more! he support Gay Marriage and that s nasty and insane! we have enough insanity / sin every where in this country why allow more sin to be sin and we all know it!
Shame on you Obama for supporting GAY MARRIAGE
As an American it s your choice to do so ! but you are not getting my vote that's all...
Random - The eaten dog in question was surely dead. Unlike Willard's dog, who suffered from wind burn and the indignity of not being anywhere good enough to ride in the car with the 1% occupants. You do eat chicken and beef don't you, Bubba!
Tom - No!
Newscover,
You are right. This is really pretty much a useless forum for critical thinking.
"And Obama gave Bush his due for their shared role in hunting down Osama bin Laden:
"That's why my first call, once American forces were safely out of harm's way, was to President Bush because protecting our country is neither the work of one person nor the task of one period of time. It's an ongoing obligation that we all share". So, you see, it was not Mr. Obama alone as others think and make claims to, that this end came about. Admission by Mr. Obama himself.
Election year changes a lot of of things. For example:
"Much has been made of the difference between the speech given by President Bush when the U.S. captured Saddam Hussein and that given by President Obama when bin Laden was killed, with the former focusing on the bravery of the troops and the latter seemingly focusing on the president's own role in bin Laden's killing. But I'm not here to be petty and parse words, and in any event actions are much more important than speeches. Last year the president did not gloat over killing bin Laden, and he deserved praise, just as his complete about-face this year, in order to win votes, deserves to be criticized.
Read the full article:
Hard to understand, or put any faith, in anyone who talks out of both sides of their mouth.
Random, are you "OK" ???????????????????????????????????????
Hmmm, link to my above noted article disappeared - was there! Trying again...
Some people think eating cow is inhumane and eating pigs is disgusting. But that doesn't mean anything. So if Obama really ate dogs in a place where eating dogs is norm then what's the problem?
Ever have a friend who's essentially dating an a$$ hole. Everyone tries to tell her/him what an a hole that person is but they never listen. Well, GW is that a hole. He cannot leave the US for fear of being arrested for being a war criminal. The rest of the world agrees, this guy belongs in jail. So keep toting him as a great pesident, to the rest of the world he will always represent a dark period of American history.
What a nice break from election-year warfare. Poor Romney must feel excluded from the festivities, roaming around California, looking for a good photo op with his busload of journalists.
Worry not there Amy, Mitt will have his turn about three years from now, when Obama is back for his picture.
Spanky, Obama won't hang his picture until after he leaves the White House in 2017. So, probably about 2020 he'll be back to hang his picture.
Mitt will have to make do with hanging his photo in some restaurant he regularly eats at - if they'll let him.
They should just use the picture of Barry smoking dope while wearing that Panama hat.
Obama 2012 - "I inhaled frequently. That was the point."
SeekingSanity
Spanky, Obama won't hang his picture until after he leaves the White House in 2017. So, probably about 2020 he'll be back to hang his picture
I know many African Americans and other nationalites will be glad to see the 1st portait of the First African American in the White House
It's at 6:PM. Maybe on the next time sending you e-mail
Ohh, Spanker, before you go calling me a racist, wouldn't you be proud if the President was the 1st one of your ethnicity?
So JAS1 - is this conscious ignorance or do you think our fine libbie friends just don't understand polling trends?
I can't tell. On the one hand they are really good at trying to cacoon themselves away from dissenting views [a la Feisty and her use of the ignore button], but how do you explain this?
Today's polling is terrible for O when compared to just last month. Much Like the Wisc. Polling. Every every night big Eddy Schultz is talking about the race being tied.
Now Schultz is a straight up monkey, but our Gal Anna Molley does it too.
She may be a libbie, but she's no dummy. Heck no AM bills out at $300 per hour. That's a good rate, particularly in Wisc.
Wow may I suggest you get back on your meds, it is not pretty when you just stop taking them
Solyndra was Bush's baby.
Most likely it's the result of the libs hero worship of this man. Results obviously do not matter else the polling numbers would be that much worse. You see Spanky, it's not the results of the liberal actions, it's the intentions that the liberals so much admire about their hero's like with Obama. Use that as filter when reading some of the lefties posts here and you start to understand a little about the left wing delusions they spew. Not that they are correct or anything, but it just shows how nuts they really are.
AM really journeyed of the reservation the other day when she attempted to connect Romney's behavior while in high school to that of Robert Byrd's work in the KKK. Certainly pushing around another kid in school isn't the highlight of any ones life, but it's a little hard to compare that to man whose main goal was to eradicate a certain race from the country.
Today's polling is terrible for O when compared to just last month. Much Like the Wisc. Polling. Every every night big Eddy Schultz is talking about the race being tied.
Spunk - Polls have gotten better for O since last month. Where are you getting your info, from Rush?
So glad I can't see what JAS1 is writing. Ignoring author is one of the best features on this vine.
See how it works for the Libs Spanks? Just ignore the stuff you disagree with and it all works out fine for what ever you do believe, kind of keeps them in their comfort zone. Libs are always talking about 'diversity'. Guess that doesn't include the diversity of ideas.
I think the "W" portrait would go well in the rose garden !!!!!!!!!
Patriotic - it would keep the "varmits" at bay!
SeekingSanity, "very good" !!!!!!!
JAS1 - Maybe the artist could add a coke spoon to w's picture? Don't ya think!
Sorry Beverly but would you please refer to the president just like all the media referred to George Zimmerman? Barack Obama - white mother, african father.
They should have used the opportunity to arrest him as a war criminal, a pathological liar, and a murderer because that is exactly what he is.
GB-2940791
They should have used the opportunity to arrest him as a war criminal, a pathological liar, and a murderer because that is exactly what he is.
Yes, GB as I said in another thread my only regret is our President didn't call Interpol on this internatinal murdous scoundrel.
Please explain? How is he murderous and a war criminal?
I thought Mr. "W" was stopping by to pay for the two unfunded was !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ("PICTURE THAT") ????? HE'S ALL BLOOD & GUTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So Patriotic when is Obama going to step up and start paying back the $5T that he's run up in 3.5 years? He's kept the wars going - he could have just pulled the troops out and stopped it when he came in just like he said he was going to shut Guantanamo Bay prison. How about he start repaying the $1T in lost revenue for those tax cuts that he gave?
Don - As soon as w pays up for his 2 unfunded wars, his unfunded Medicare Pat D and his tax breaks without spending cuts(he did have pubbie majorities) , also he still is a POS! Then we can talk about the current POTUS's tab. OK!
President and Mrs. Romney will be very gracious when the Obamas come back to get their portraits unveiled in a few years.
That will never happen. I can guarantee that the people of this country aren't that stupid! Well, maybe 40% are.
Yo job1, what is Obama's approval rating right now?
See what I did there?
Thanks.
48% on WSJ, whats your point spunky?
same poll, repuks (as a party) 32% favorable. Woohoo! (as homer says).
Hey! It's Bob "Governor Ultrasound McDonnel" in Virginia! Nice of you to take time out of your busy schedule of trampling on the rights of women to post on MSNBC.
Spanky doesn't get that 48% is better than 40%.
Spanky, be unhappy with the current state of affairs doesn't translate to voting for someone who will prioritize only the concerns of the uber-rich if elected. However, speaking of approval ratings, how that GOTea congress doing these days?
Bob:
Great Post!!!!
Prejean - Spanky doesn't get much!
Boob in Va. - Are you inferring Mrs. Romoney is a swinger? I can assure you, Mrs. Obama is not going stand for that. That's the only way, Mrs. Romoney is ever going to sleep with a POTUS!
And we wonder why the elected are so partisan? We had the opportunity to celebrate a non-partisan moment, where President George W. Bush (nope, I didn't vote for him and quite frankly loathe his policies, but he was still the President of these amazing, incredible United States and deserves that respect) was funny, mostly articulate and poignant in his love for his father, but all the partisan hacks could not either (i) acknowledge that, or (ii) shut their foaming pie holes and simply not post.
I, unfortunately, am as partisan as the next person and in my less stellar moments, even more so. Maybe a time to take a page from Mahatma Gandhi. "Be the change that you wish to see in the world". Or, as you're much more likely to do, just go back to seeing the world through whatever singular focus you choose, all the while complaining about that "other guy" and his myopia.
Well-said
I agree in my post #1.6, kinda sad that people act like this. I think respect in this country is a dieing ideal
agreed. I wanted to come post about how I chuckled at GWB's wit when telling Obama to ask "WWGD"
then was disapointed to see everyone just freaking out as usual
He deserves nothing less than prison time....
you are just an ignorant hater, and if you don't have anything good to say, you should just not say anything.
Yes...thank you. That was well said and quite true.
jpsholly ......nice mask ......how original.......just keep being a follower..... that's what your Obama administration wants.
PV :not everyone on the democratic side is as radical as jpsholly. try not to stereotype us, i try not to stereotype the republicans it would be nice if you could give us the same curtsy.
They must be using trick photography because I was sure Obama was Bush.
Did the artist paint the burning towers in the background? How about the names of the 4000 dead U.S. troops on the wall behind him? Or how about Dubya waterboarding someone in a secret CIA prison?
Did someone forget to paint "W's" head in the portrait, it looked like a empty suit, "Whoops" better put my glasses on !!!!!!!!!!
Love the first picture. Discomfort all around.
Yes...I noticed that too. Just an uncomfortable looking group together. Sad since we are all Americans...but I really don't like the Bush's, although I respect the position.
It's so hard to capture the essence of the most misunderestimated president in U.S. history....
Always wondered when the white house would get a new dartboard...
The cover photo seems to show Obama protecting his genitals!
Teoteo,
Now that's funny.
Maybe GWP hopes BHO didn't find the stash of porn tapes he forgot when he vacated the White House.
GWB looks a bit wobbly in that White House return photo.
Yes .....The Presidency tends to take it's toll on those who are actually running the country instead of allowing it to run itself off the deep end.....
Yeah GW he left the country in such great shape. Get real.
devie ......I certainly remember things being quite a bit better.......Then the jobs went away and stayed away .....This POTUS has done nothing but destroy the free market in America. We will improve dramatically when he is gone ......and he will be gone .
@PValdes, how has the POTUS destroyed the free market? So tired of the lies and the REPUG message
PV, is getting all his info from bazooka bubble gum wrappers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smoke another one guys .....This administration has the business world handcuffed and you know it . You can't argue with it ... so you sling insults. Just admit that you made a mistake in voting for him .....You will feel better .
Meh. Let bygones be bygones. Time to move forward, folks.
Yep .......C'mon November !
Amen. If we could just kick congress out and The President could do his job...that would be nice. Greed folks...it's all about greed.
Congress and the President had there chance, 4 years if memory serves and what did they come up with???? Obamacare??? Please don't give him a chance for more of that!
Douchbag!
In the photo-ops, Laura Bush looks like one of The Stepford Wives.
So when will the toilet paper prints of the portrait be on the supermarket shelves?
The Koch Baggers are in overtime making toilet paper for Mitt's run !!!!!!!!!!!
Enough of the hate from both sides. Positive event for a former POTUS, right or left it doesn't matter. Get a clue.
Ah...a single voice of sanity
TMAN - Please don't take this in the wrong way. But STFU!
that man destroyed america's image around the world..
..he killed 100's of thousands of innocent ppl.
.. he killed thousands of american soldiers.
he should be dead...or in prison.
Is that right......
He did get thousands killed in the name of greed. Fact. Not opinion.
I wonder ......If W was so bad ......Why did he get elected to a 2nd term ? It speaks volumes.....It will not be the same this November......America is no longer mesmerized by the big speeches with no substance ....
lol. yur so wrong PValdes..
Obama is gonna tear this election up...is not even be close.
i would bet my life on it...
W only won the electorial vote (questionable the first time) and not the popular vote. so, yeah. no
Obama will be elected to a second term just like GW Bush, and the election is almost eerily similar.
Romney and Kerry are both Massachusetts politicians, neither draw much excitement from their own parties, and people will vote for them only to vote AGAINST the President.
PValdes - I have been asking myself that question for close to eight years and can't come up with anything better than our citizens were brain dead! Don't blame me never voted for w even one time, just saying for clarity.
He Brought Bananas!!!...good for you George
Wow. If anyone still wonders why our Congress acts the way they do you need only look at the posts on this story.
Amazing anything can get done anymore, all this partisanship bull crap is really getting annoying what happened to unbiased facts, and looking at both sides of an issue before being judgmental.
I think this is normal for MSNBC. they do everything possible to promote this stuff
DON-
I agree, I think all media outlets want to stoke the fire and make this election appear as close as possible to keep people's attention.
annoyed, short answer...it gets in the way of the GOP implementing their planned take over of the country...notice for example how many GOP controlled states are passing the same laws, some like the ones aimed at Planned Parenthood that they got shut down on nationally.
Dubya! You are gone, stay gone please.
So you openly post a desire for a former President to be assassinated ?
Wow ! Maybe you deserve a visit from the FBI ! You do realize, don't you, that you just posted a threat to a former President on a public website ???
Wait for the knock on your door ..... where is Tyler or Sally today ?
Jim - I'm sure cincytoy is just kidding around. After all, wasn't Bush just the biggest joke ever perpetrated against the American public.
We have four living former presidents. That is a record. Can you imagine the conversations behind closed doors directed at the current pretender? Every move this president makes must put a smile on their faces. Like watching a high school coach running a NFL team. They want to say "Don't do that, you idiot" but they cannot.
Actually, I remember seeing a picture with Bill, Richard, Jimmy, George Sr. and Gerald at the funeral of someone...
Road - you're clearly 3 1/2 years behind in your assessment. Our current President is doing a very good job with a real mess he inherited from the buffoon!
And seeking you continue to believe the hype the media feeds you. The labor participation rate is at the lowest point since the 1990's. It was Obama that had all of the information from all of his advisers that promised us he'd cut the deficit in his first year. As the article said - it must have been hard for Obama to face the man that he blames for everything that happens in the world. When is Obama going to man-up and own his record?
Mitt Romney 3/1947 to 11/2012 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Can Mitt flip flop his death certificate ??? ( Joke )
Will they hang a copy in Hague during his war crimes trial?