The George W. Bush Library Opens In Dallas Today (John Kerry, Colin Powell, Representatives)

[sol11]

Originally Posted by odanny

This library will be a sterling example of whitewashed and alternative history. They should have a special wing dedicated to FOX News, the official propaganda organ of the neoconservatives.

W, even in his speech today, said he was guided by his "conviction", a conviction that was whispered in his ear daily, and one that he instinctively and doggedly adhered to. He never changed course, no matter how disastrous the course someone else set for him, because to do so would have required courage and awareness of ones mistakes, and George W. Bush has neither.

Same can be said of Barack Obama.

Big ego,....never wrong,.....throws temper tantrums when the congress doesn't bow to his wishes.

Thank goodness we have a congress to stand in his way.

[janelle144]

Originally Posted by sol11

Why not? Seems strange that Obama would attend anything related to George W. Bush after he just spent the last four years blaming Bush for everything that has gone wrong in his administration. Seems hypocritical to me.

I wager a dollar or two that Obama had rather be ANYWHERE in the world instead of Dallas.

So why would he give up a chance to have his pic taken with all the other presidents? That would look strange.

[RaymondChandlerLives]

Originally Posted by helenejen

Seriously?

JUNE 18, 2002: Bush Pushes Minority Home Ownership

"President Bush on Monday promoted his campaign to boost homeownership among minorities, saying he wanted the number of black and Latino homeowners to increase by at least 5.5 million by the end of the decade. "And that's got to change for the good of the country," Bush said. "And I believe those of us who have been given positions of responsibility must do everything we can to spotlight the [American] dream and to make sure the dream shines in all neighborhoods, all throughout our country."

In his current budget, Bush is seeking nearly $2.4 billion in tax credits for developers to help spur the rehabilitation or new construction of up to 200,000 homes for purchase by low-income households."
Bush Pushes Minority Homeownership - Los Angeles Times

DECEMBER 16, 2003: Bush Signs American Dream Downpayment Act of 2003

"One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership is getting money for a down payment. This administration has recognized that, and so today I'm honored to be here to sign a law that will help many low-income buyers to overcome that hurdle, and to achieve an important part of the American Dream . . . Last year I set a goal to add 5.5 million new minority homeowners in America by the end of the decade. That is an attainable goal; that is an essential goal. And we're making progress toward that goal. . . . This administration will constantly strive to promote an ownership society in America. We want more people owning their own home. It is in our national interest that more people own their own home. After all, if you own your own home, you have a vital stake in the future of our country. And this is a good time for the American homeowner."

President Bush Signs American Dream Downpayment Act of 2003

Excellent.

The right-wing shills will shamelessly try to rewrite history, but Bush has his fingerprints all over the Great Recession.

As far as blaming Congress for the Iraq War...just embarrassing.

GWB = the worst ever

[janelle144]

Originally Posted by Dale Cooper

What did The Elder say to W after he finished speaking? It made W laugh out loud.

Oh, and The Elder is standing.

Where's the Kleenex!

I think I heard him say, "Was that too long?" He didn't speak much but he is very feeble. The next time they all get together may be at his funeral.

[fitzy24]

Originally Posted by Rakin

Not a Clinton Fan but that was one of the best speeches he's given. After they get out of office they become much more decent guys.

I think the best speech President Clinton made was for the memorial of the Columbine deaths.

[fitzy24]

Originally Posted by texdav

I've visited several presidential libraries and opw to visit this one also.I would think that more would be not likig Johsons's libery but it has huge number of visitors every eyars and historians love the aqccess to documants. As to leaving the spotlight Bush as donw what Clitno clearly can't . Certainly Clinton is a thorn in Obama's side more tha Bush.

eh?

[janelle144]

Originally Posted by muleskinner

Why all the hoopla..there won't be anything in a library named after Gdumbya but a copy of High Times and a few comic books he colored in while in office

You never heard the joke about Clinton's library and massage parlor? I think Leno told it.

[Oleg Bach]

What happened to all the George is illiterate jokes? I left the thread for a while and they seemed to fade. Everyone got serious..I guess a library is a good thing....I was just wondering - Is all the material contained in the library about George W Bush? Is there a pop up book with him flying a fighter?

[Cinebar]

Originally Posted by RaymondChandlerLives

Excellent.

The right-wing shills will shamelessly try to rewrite history, but Bush has his fingerprints all over the Great Recession.

As far as blaming Congress for the Iraq War...just embarrassing.

GWB = the worst ever

Agreed.

[janelle144]

Originally Posted by helenejen

Seriously?

JUNE 18, 2002: Bush Pushes Minority Home Ownership

"President Bush on Monday promoted his campaign to boost homeownership among minorities, saying he wanted the number of black and Latino homeowners to increase by at least 5.5 million by the end of the decade. "And that's got to change for the good of the country," Bush said. "And I believe those of us who have been given positions of responsibility must do everything we can to spotlight the [American] dream and to make sure the dream shines in all neighborhoods, all throughout our country."

In his current budget, Bush is seeking nearly $2.4 billion in tax credits for developers to help spur the rehabilitation or new construction of up to 200,000 homes for purchase by low-income households."
Bush Pushes Minority Homeownership - Los Angeles Times

DECEMBER 16, 2003: Bush Signs American Dream Downpayment Act of 2003

"One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership is getting money for a down payment. This administration has recognized that, and so today I'm honored to be here to sign a law that will help many low-income buyers to overcome that hurdle, and to achieve an important part of the American Dream . . . Last year I set a goal to add 5.5 million new minority homeowners in America by the end of the decade. That is an attainable goal; that is an essential goal. And we're making progress toward that goal. . . . This administration will constantly strive to promote an ownership society in America. We want more people owning their own home. It is in our national interest that more people own their own home. After all, if you own your own home, you have a vital stake in the future of our country. And this is a good time for the American homeowner."

President Bush Signs American Dream Downpayment Act of 2003

See what happens when a president caves into what the Dems want? Barney Frank was pushing this hard and saying it would work and all was just fine.