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46. Snopes conclusion was wrong

Sun Apr 15, 2018, 09:45 PM

Apr 2018

Part of their premise is “Prior to the commencement of hostilities, such matters were the subject of endless supposition by various news pundits.”

But she didn’t make those comments before the start of hostilities. We were already having a ground war in Afghanistan. Her husband had already gone to war in Iraq. Furthermore, her opposition to “supposition” on the news is in addition to not wanting to see body bags or hear about deaths.

It seems clear to me that there was a whole list of things she didn’t want to “waste her beautiful mind” on. Snopes is attributing the most generous possible motives.

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Barbara Bush has declined further medical intervention, seeking comfort care only. [View all] sunonmars Apr 2018 OP

My mother has been in that state for months, and doctors tell us that could change tomorrow or she Neema Apr 2018 #1

COPD and congestive heart failure apparently. Not a good mix. sunonmars Apr 2018 #3

That's how my Dad went AnnieBW Apr 2018 #29

Was she a smoker? misanthrope Apr 2018 #42

my best to you and your mom. mopinko Apr 2018 #12

Thank you very much. Neema Apr 2018 #21

oh dear. mopinko Apr 2018 #44

Oh, that's such a hard age to lose your father. Even if he was Neema Apr 2018 #45

I'll save my compassion for those who have it for others Major Nikon Apr 2018 #2

Did you read snopes full comment? Tipperary Apr 2018 #7

Yeah, it makes it even worse Major Nikon Apr 2018 #14

She wasn't caught up in the media frenzy for war. Kaleva Apr 2018 #27

That she had no interest in supposition and speculation by the media? Neither did I at the time. Tipperary Apr 2018 #31

Yeah, that's it Major Nikon Apr 2018 #33

I wil pray and have compassion and empathy for her and I hope others will, too EffieBlack Apr 2018 #9

Thank you, Effie. Very well said. Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #15

I don't wish her any ill will Major Nikon Apr 2018 #17

As my grandmother would say, "It sounds like she she needs more prayers than most people. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #19

But you are concerning yourself with her. Tipperary Apr 2018 #34

This x 1000 n/t FreeState Apr 2018 #24

Amen and amen. nolabear Apr 2018 #25

Thank you for that. Tipperary Apr 2018 #32

Can't expect people to read the link they post....... MichMan Apr 2018 #11

Neither has BB actually died yet Major Nikon Apr 2018 #18

Very true. Sad. Tipperary Apr 2018 #38

Snopes conclusion was wrong Nevernose Apr 2018 #46

My best wishes for her now that she is about to move on. IluvPitties Apr 2018 #4

I had not heard she was ill. Not a fan, but I wish her a peaceful passage. Tipperary Apr 2018 #5

My Mother. Snackshack Apr 2018 #6

it should always be quality over quantity in health. sunonmars Apr 2018 #13

My mother got to that point at the end MiniMe Apr 2018 #47

I hope her passing is peaceful Siwsan Apr 2018 #8

I'll remember the good Barbara Bush... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2018 #10

let her die i remember katrina quote dembotoz Apr 2018 #16

Wow. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #20

Youd think. nolabear Apr 2018 #26

If we turn into them, whats the point? EffieBlack Apr 2018 #28

And its possible to be graceful from a position of strength. nolabear Apr 2018 #39

Smh. Tipperary Apr 2018 #35

Yes I am a Savage...I smiled when Ronnie died too and Nancy, and dick Nixon dembotoz Apr 2018 #43

I hope her crossing is gentle... Dennis Donovan Apr 2018 #22

As I said in the other thread, hope she passes peacefully Kaleva Apr 2018 #23

The Bush family has been kind to my family Exultant Democracy Apr 2018 #30

Good post. Tipperary Apr 2018 #37

Thank you for sharing this. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #41

It's always tough to say goodbye Hav Apr 2018 #36

Bye. -nt poboy2 Apr 2018 #40