RIP George H W Bush

[Jstpssng]

George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States, dies at 94

Whether you liked him or hated him, he deserved respect.

 

[300UGUY]

George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States, dies at 94

Whether you liked him or hated him, he deserved respect.

Yes. He was a good man. I don’t see guys like him in the current political climate. RIP.

 

[jbrumberg]

^^^^^
I agree. A leader of the "Greatest Generation."

RIP

 

[Tomtint]

We ride up to Kennybunkport every year, been by his property numerous times..beautiful place.. he was well known to that small town..and well liked and respected. RIP.

 

[/pine]

Three words that changed history..."Read My Lips"

RIP 41

 

[Industrial Toys]

Funny how people are so reluctant to speak ill of the dead.

I can't think of a single politician who "deserves respect". And if in some ways, they mess it up in others. Our Late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Comes to mind.

 

[/pine]

Funny how people are so reluctant to speak ill of the dead.

I can't think of a single politician who "deserves respect". And if in some ways, they mess it up in others. Our Late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Comes to mind.

We have allowed our government to become more about power and its related prestige rather than leadership...these days the politics overshadow achievements...

We (general electorate) do not seek candidates for their leadership ability we choose them for their political marketability...

 

[Jstpssng]

Funny how people are so reluctant to speak ill of the dead.

I can't think of a single politician who "deserves respect". And if in some ways, they mess it up in others. Our Late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Comes to mind.

This comment

“When the word moderation becomes a dirty word, we have some soul searching to do,” he wrote a friend in 1964, after losing his first bid for elective office.

shows a viewpoint which I feel deserves respect.
We have gotten away from this way of thinking about those who we choose to represent us; and all too often in our personal viewpoints.

Furthermore, I was taught "Ifyou can's say something nice about a person not to say anything at all"; which is why I remain quiet when somebody who I don't respect dies. Let them have their moment.

 

[cqaigy2]

We have allowed our government to become more about power and its related prestige rather than leadership...these days the politics overshadow achievements...

We (general electorate) do not seek candidates for their leadership ability we choose them for their political marketability...

Correct, we elect them, we should do a better job at coming up with job requirements.

RIP

 

[ruffdog]

You would think we would learn to get better people as time goes on...........