Reply #6: He might have a point on the pardons

[wryter2000]

You might also add that the Bush twins were very gracious. So was Laura, as far as I can tell. You could mention that Michelle brought Laura a present, which was also very gracious and, as far as I know, not done before.

However, the rest is bull crap. Yes, Bush slinked out of town because he knew no one could stomach him. Even his obligatory appearance at the inauguration got him jeered audibly. Was he really going to make a big spectacle of leaving?

As to the inauguration 4 years ago...it was Bush's second. That's a big difference. Second inaugurations are usually very low key. Ask your friend about the first Bush inauguration and correct for inflation.

The stuff about the Clintonistas destroying stuff is bunk. Never happened.

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