Hillary swats aside Obama, says George W. Bush made her ‘proud to be American’

I accused Hillary of being "wishy washy" about a comment she made. NO, I am "wishy washy" publishing this blatantly clever political move she made in this statement. Well, maybe not "wishy washy" ... just a good, really good, politician, give credit where credit is due. Good move, I have moved a few steps closer to liking her. We share something in common, we both like George Bush, so she can't be all bad.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised eyebrows on CNN by claiming that former President George W. Bush actually brought out her patriotism and made her proud of her American roots.

She also seemed to take a pot shot at President Obama’s foreign affairs policies during an interview on the “Fareed Zakaria GPS” show on CNN.

“We have to go back out and sell ourselves. It is not to be taken for granted. What do we stand for and how do we intend to lead and manage? How do we try to enlist the rest of the world in this struggle between cooperation and order and conflict and disorder which is really at the root of so much that’s going on today — and I don’t think we’ve done a very good job of that.”

Mrs. Clinton went on, discussing the differences between headline news and actual trends — appearing to suggest that it was Mr. Bush, and not Mr. Obama, who had a long-term view of the international stage.

“Of course, there are specifics,” she said, Breitbart reported. “They’re all the headlines we can talk about.

“But the trend lines, let’s not forget the trend lines. George W. Bush is very popular in Sub-Saharan Africa. Why? Because of the president’s emergency program for AIDS relief. Whether you agree or disagree with a lot of what else he did — and I disagree with a lot of it — I am proud to be an American when I go to Sub-Saharan Africa and people say, ‘I want to thank President Bush and the United States for helping us fight HIV/AIDS.’”

She then seemed to take another jab at Mr. Obama’s White House, saying that America spends a “lot of money and a lot of time and effort” to exert influence around the world.

But “I think we would be able to succeed more effectively if we were clearer about who we are and what we stand for and the values that we hold,” she added during the CNN interview.

Fox News analysts suggested Mrs. Clinton was likely being genuine in her pro-Bush views, but that she was also as likely to be trying to distance herself from Mr. Obama and his foreign affairs policies in case she decides to run for the presidency for 2016.

George H.W. Bush shaves head in support of boy with leukemia

By Lisa Maria Garza

DALLAS (Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush shaved his salt and pepper comb-over locks in solidarity with a 2-year-old boy who lost his hair from leukemia treatments, his office said in a statement on Wednesday.

Bush, 89, and members of his security detail, shaved their heads to support Patrick, the son of one of Bush's security detail.

Photos released by Bush's office show 26 other security staff posing with Bush and Patrick, all of whom have only a light dust of peach fuzz atop their heads. The last name of the boy was withheld at the request of his family.

The security detail members also launched a website, www.patrickspals.org, to assist with the toddler's medical bills.

Bush, who served as president from 1989 to 1993, and his wife Barbara, lost a 4-year-old daughter, Robin, to leukemia nearly 60 years ago this October.

Jeb Bush to Give Award to Hillary Clinton

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Jeb Bush will present Hillary Clinton with the 2013 Liberty Medal this Fall in Philadelphia.

It could be an awkward encounter for the two, both of whom are mentioned as 2016 presidential nominees for their respective parties.

Bush, the former Republican governor of Florida, is chairman of the National Constitution Center, which is giving Clinton the award in honor of her career in public service and her advocacy efforts on behalf of women.

He praised Clinton on Thursday for her service.

“Former Secretary Clinton has dedicated her life to serving and engaging people across the world in democracy,” Bush said in a statement announcing the award. “These efforts as a citizen, an activist, and a leader have earned Secretary Clinton this year’s Liberty Medal.”

.....................and then, later on ............. when he was released from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia where he had a emergency procedure performed where a "craw" was removed from his throat, he called his family in Texas, apologized, and begged their forgiveness. Apparently, his Mother was the only family member who would do so. He was quoted as saying, "I knew Mom would forgive me."

He, and some others, I always capitalize the P in President ...

She is holding a flag, not an umbrella. 

This is from his race supporting wounded warriors at his Ranch this Memorial Day weekend. 

Thank you for supporting our troops, 

Mr. President.

An old Adage from the South

"Y'all can't get the water to clear up, Until you get the mud out of the creek."

Hey, Remember When Nancy Pelosi Blamed George Bush for High Gas Prices?

It’s estimated that gas prices could surge as high as $6 per gallon by this summer. There’s no end in sight to how high the price of oil will rise. The Obama administration is doing everything it can to keep producers from extracting oil domestically. So, why isn’t Nancy Pelosi blasting Obama the way she blasted Bush a few years ago? I haven’t heard a peep out of her about Obama’s illegal drilling ban.

Here she is during a press conference in May 2007 when she blamed President Bush for high gas prices. She even used a little gas pump chart to make her point.

Pelosi blaming President Bush

Where is the Conservative support...

Bill Clinton came to Ohio a couple of times to show support for the Governor. Barack Obama came to Ohio, I think, 14 times to boost the Democratic Governor who was up for re-election. Joe Biden came to Ohio, Michelle Obama came to Ohio, all to show support and glean votes for Governor Strickland. I think Jimmy Carter made an appearance. Did you remember that his name actually is James Earl Carter, Jr., but he insisted that name not be used because of the similarity to James Earl Ray, who shot Dr. King. I think there was even some controversy in some states, they wanted James Earl Carter on the ballot and he wanted Jimmy Carter. He also used the color green on all his printed material, that had never been done before and was advised not to, but he wanted green, and he won.

Each time there was a visit by a political "dignitary" the polls got closer. Two months ago it was a landslide for Kasich, now it is an even heat.

Strickland is running against the Republican, John Kasich. What big name Republicans came to Ohio to support John, no one that I know of. I wonder why that was? Are the only big name Conservatives all radio talk show hosts. Where were Newt and Sarah and John? If they did come to Ohio to support anyone, I don't recall it.

George Bush did his share, he and his Dad went to the World Series down in Texas, George W, threw out the first pitch. I wonder why McCain and Bush have contributed so little to support candidates, maybe that is just a Republican trait. I don't think I can recall any that stayed supportive after they left office.

I wonder it that lack of support will show up tomorrow, Election Day.

...... and you ain't Abe Lincoln

So I said to him, "Barack, I know Abe Lincoln , and you ain't Abe Lincoln ."


For those who study history --- you recall that despite Obama's continuous attempts to quote Lincoln as a Democrat................President Lincoln was a Republican President!

SO WHY DOESN'T OBAMA USE THIS FAMOUS LINCOLN QUOTE

You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.

You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.

You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.

You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.

You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.

...... Abraham Lincoln

Miss Me Yet?

I know, been on before, but I still get requests for this BLOG, and it has high rankings on GOOGLE. It has been as high as number ONE for me, and I get requests to post it again. They come in from all over the world. It has been extraordinary. So here it is again.

Do You Miss Me Yet?

This post was so popular I have been requested to post it again.

Do YOU Miss Me Yet?

Cute, regardless of your politics ...............!!!