Former U.S. president George Herbert Walker Bush, the businessman-turned-politician who vowed to propel the country toward "a thousand points of light," has died at age 94.
Bush died peacefully at his home in Houston shortly after 10 p.m. CT Friday, a source close to the family said, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara.
Thank you for your service to this country and Rest In Peace Mr. President.
I remember the "read my lips" campaign slogan he ran on.
R.I.P.
A great man indeed. God speed, Mr. President.
akamcfly said:Former U.S. president George Herbert Walker Bush, the businessman-turned-politician who vowed to propel the country toward "a thousand points of light," has died at age 94.
Points of Light Foundation
RIP, Mr President.
My CIC during the first Gulf War. Always thought he did a good gob as president and was a good man.
RIP sir.
Brian said:Thank you for your service to this country and Rest In Peace Mr. President.
Just finished the book Destiny and Power which was a great read and made this post even better^. Thanks indeed.
I saw the news early this morning as I was getting ready for bed. Thanks for the reminder; now I have my flag out.
Greatest generation.
Thank you for your service to our country, Mr Bush.
A great man and a good man. He didn't always make the right calls, but he had the best interests of the nation at heart. Rest in peace, sir. You've earned it.
The Washington Post has a column by President Clinton today, with the letter that was left for him (as is the tradition) when he arrived at his desk after the inauguration.
Dear Bill,
When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too.
I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.
There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I’m not a very good one to give advice; but just don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course.
You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.
Your success now is our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.
Good Luck — George
Wally said:
Wow, right in the feels. Their daughter Robin was only four when she died from leukemia.
Floating Doc said:The Washington Post has a column by President Clinton today, with the letter that was left for him (as is the tradition) when he arrived at his desk after the inauguration.
Dear Bill,
When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too.
I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.
There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I’m not a very good one to give advice; but just don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course.
You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.
Your success now is our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.
Good Luck — George
Spoken like the true statesman he was.
Our country could use a few more men (and women) who truly put our country first and above their own self-interest.
(not meant as a flounder, just thinking about my perception that former leaders weren't as polarizing as they seem to be now)
Indy-Guy said:Floating Doc said:The Washington Post has a column by President Clinton today, with the letter that was left for him (as is the tradition) when he arrived at his desk after the inauguration.
Dear Bill,
When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too.
I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.
There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I’m not a very good one to give advice; but just don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course.
You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.
Your success now is our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.
Good Luck — George
Spoken like the true statesman he was.
Our country could use a few more men (and women) who truly put our country first and above their own self-interest.
(not meant as a flounder, just thinking about my perception that former leaders weren't as polarizing as they seem to be now)
Needed now more than ever, at least since the civil war.
It gives me hope that there hasn't been a derogatory post in this thread in times like these. Thanks to an awesome forum, the country could learn a lot from grm.
I’ve been watching the specials on Bush 41 on the news shows. We could use a man like this now.
In reply to Carbon :
I'll be honest, the only reason I haven't said anything is because I'm afraid of meeting the cement mixer right before the gift exchange.
Sometimes it's smarter to sit back and try to see things from the other point of view.
If we can now look on the lighter side, I hope he gets one of the epic combat paintings. Like Reagan riding a Raptor or TR Vs. Bigfoot.
Based on the thread when John McCain passed away, we can't put anything less than positive here for discussion, or the reply gets deleted and there's ban threats.
He was also the most qualified to be the President. His resume is/was beyond impressive. He and Barbara were married for 74 years before she passed earlier this year.
God speed #41. You navigated a tough path with Iraq, the fall of the Soviet Union, I hope soon we can have another that cares more about the health of the country than their own fame.
RIP
In reply to z31maniac :
His handling for the first Iraq War and the end off the Cold War was perfect. Possibly the greatest International Statesman to hold the office.
RevRico said:In reply to Carbon :
I'll be honest, the only reason I haven't said anything is because I'm afraid of meeting the cement mixer right before the gift exchange.
Sometimes it's smarter to sit back and try to see things from the other point of view.
That's very relevant to his history. Bush voted for the 1965 Voting Rights Act Edit: the 1968 Fair Housing Act during his first term in Congress. His constituents were outraged.
He went home for a town meeting, expecting the worst, but intending to explain why he supported the bill. After he spoke they gave him a standing ovation.
Brian said:In reply to z31maniac :
His handling for the first Iraq War and the end off the Cold War was perfect. Possibly the greatest International Statesman to hold the office.
Yep, that's why I mentioned his record before he came to office. I don't consider myself an R or a D (well maybe sometimes I'm a dick).
I don't want this to get locked, he was a great president and a great man. I truly hope as a country, we can get back to caring for each other and wanting the best for everyone vs talking points to demonize those with which we have differing opinions.
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