Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: SOURCE: "(George W Bush) has decided not to 'wade into the swamp' (Republican presidential primary)" [View all]rocktivity
(45,006 posts)36. DING DING DING! LynneSin, you're our grand prize winner!
...(T)hose dingbat candidates haven't invited him to wade with them...
Well, of COURSE the candidates made that decision for him -- they're smart enough to realize that any sign of Bush around their campaigns will remind too many voters that the Bush regime CREATED that swamp! Besides, the fact that someone had to approach the media "on condition of anonymity" and volunteer this information suggests that Georgie tried to reach out and was rebuffed.
rocktivity
"...(He) has decided not to 'wade into the swamp,'" according to a source...who described Bush's decision on condition of anonymity. "He'll of course support the GOP nominee, but doesn't really care to weigh in. He...doesn't feel the need to be out there 'opining, bloviating.' It's just not him..."
Well, of COURSE the candidates made that decision for him -- they're smart enough to realize that any sign of Bush around their campaigns will remind too many voters that the Bush regime CREATED that swamp! Besides, the fact that someone had to approach the media "on condition of anonymity" and volunteer this information suggests that Georgie tried to reach out and was rebuffed.
rocktivity
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
49 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
SOURCE: "(George W Bush) has decided not to 'wade into the swamp' (Republican presidential primary)" [View all]
Amerigo Vespucci
Jan 2012
OP
I think you got it in one word--he likes to have a few snorts these days, and getting back in the
MADem
Jan 2012
#22
"He likes following politics but doesn't feel the need to be out there 'opining, bloviating.' "
yellowcanine
Jan 2012
#7
Dumb and Dumber with Perry as the dumber. I swear Perry makes george sound downright intelligent.
SammyWinstonJack
Jan 2012
#27
Somehow my only vision of Bush these days has him wasted in a brown-alcohol stupor
NBachers
Jan 2012
#14
Probably because those dingbat candidates haven't invited him to wade with them
LynneSin
Jan 2012
#16
YEP! In fact, I'd guess that every single one of them begged him to stay away! n/t
backscatter712
Jan 2012
#38
well, since his name is toxic, i'm sure his fellow thugs requested his absence...
spanone
Jan 2012
#28