Statements by 'James' Editor of Bush Decision Points Fact or Fiction
I will spend the entire year of 2011 researching and reporting all facts surrounding George W. Bush, including the facts that he purposely left out of his book known as his memoirs, 'Decision Points'. December 31, 2011 will provide my very last entry in this blog. By then, expect all the truths be known as they can be discovered, as you will not have to wait until he is dead and gone to find out inaccuracies in his book, along with important facts that he purposely left out of his memoirs.
I have taken a month away from writing entries in this blog in an attempt to really devour the information spread throughout the book by George W. to really give it intense study. In an attempt to retrieve the facts as presented by the book, other testimony presented in documented proof shows beyond the shadow of a doubt that George W. is a man that was not fit to be President of the United States, especially as 'Commander and Chief'.
With everything that has happened to the United States, including all the wars and suffering this man has caused, there is no doubt left in my mind that George W. was absolutely the worst president in U.S. history. He never planned to tell the entire truth and state all the facts that would be of interest to readers of his memoirs. If they would be of interest, then he should have included them. It doesn't take a rocket scientist for him to under stand what he needed to include in the book. His conscience should tell him exactly what to write. But I guess his conscience didn't stop him from being instrumental in the deaths of thousands of American citizens and American soldiers, and for his actions, we are supposed to honor this man? His lack of action when needed, combined with his decisions to act when not needed show that George W. was not able to make any correct decisions. He falsely led the country in believing that Sadaam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, when in fact he knew by his national intelligence team that Sadaam had no weapons of mass destruction. Therefore, George W. should be accused and tried for murder of innocent civilians in Iraq that he attacked, along with the soldiers that died needlessly to promote his policy to take down a country that never would have started a fight against the United States.
None of the problems this country was facing within it's borders were tackled by this "do nothing" president. The economy fell to depression levels; people lost their jobs; people lost their savings and their retirement benefits; people lost their lives in New Orleans, not through any fault of George W. at least not at first, but again he failed to act to help the people of the raveged city of New Orleans when Katrina hit. He was at fault for not acting just prior to the disaster on September 11, as he knew of direct threats to the United States brought to him by his intelligence team, and thousands more lost their lives.
Then he has the unbelieveable gull to tell the world that since September 11, this country has never been attacked. But in his own war created in another land, his troops who were also United States citizens lost their lives. More American solders died after September 11 in George Bush's wars than the total number of people who died in New York City on September 11.
Again I ask myself a question that George W will never answer.....
How does George W. sleep at night?!!!!!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
George W. Bush - Not a Great President - Guilty of Crimes in 2 Wars - over 100,000 Civilian Iraqi's DEAD
Putting George W's book aside for one moment, I would like to make some comments which are presented here in this article which happens to be my opinion and beliefs of others, with proof that these statements presented as stated are accurate. The following information are reasons why I am writing this blog and have high interest in what George W. publishes, knowing full well that some of the material in the book has been nothing short of plagiarism. At the same time, I would truly like to give him credit for some of the things he has done for the good as President. Presidents in modern time for whatever reason, seem to be either really great, or really bad. Ronald Reagan was considered a very good president, and he was liked accross the isle, as Democrats did their part in his re-election. But when they go sour, they really go sour. In most recent times, you can reflect on Richard Nixon and now George W. Bush. Isn't it interesting that only the Republican Presidents seemed to have gone sour here. But George H.W. seems to have had allot more sureity in his decisions as President, and they never seemed rash. But the same cannot be said for his son George W. It is a downright shame that this president, George W, could falsely make claims to the American people that Sudaam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, and then come to find out that it wasn't true. To top it off, there is undenyable evidence that he knew that there were no weapons of mass destruction, and he was told by National Intelliegence that there were no weapons of the kind. But instead of informing the people of these facts, he proceeded to tell the people of the United States that there were weapons of mass destruction present in Iraq. He railroaded his own Congress into believing that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and had the resolution passed to attack Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Granted, these two countries of Afghanistan and Iraq are two of the most disgusting countries on earth, with North Korea not falling too far behind. But every country is made up of citizens of their own country. They seem to become the innocent victims of war. Prior to the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, there was proof of terrorist organizations running rampant, lead by the extreme leader of Osama bin Laden, now appearently in hiding in Afghanistan.
As of November 21, 2010, there has been 4,329 deaths since the war began on March 19, 2003, with 3,497 dead in combat. Since George W. announced that the mission in Iraq was accomplished on May 1, 2003, 4,290 soldiers have been killed with 3,389 in combat.Since Obama has become Commander and Chief, there has been 201 total soldier deaths with only 92 in combat. Since Operation New Dawn, there has been only a total of 11 deaths with only 3 in combat. Last but not least, are the figures of Americans wounded in Iraq. The total wounded is 32,929, which is the official count, with 100,000 estimated and not confirmed. This is just the American side of the tragedy.
On the civilian side of this war, it is estimated that 100,000 citizens of Iraq have been killed since the U.S.-led invasion began. These civilian deaths were not necessary but tragic. The devestation brought to Iraq by George W and his partner in crime Dick Cheney are disgusting to say the least. It is one thing that a past president named Richard Nixon was involved in the WaterGate scandal, but there were no innocent lives lost. It is another thing when a president brings harms way to his soldiers and is responsible for the deaths of a million people. I come to this conclusion that he is responsible because the war was not truly justified, as there were no weapons of mass destruction, and the President knew of that fact. He was already responsible for thousands of lives before he invaded Iraq, as there was intelligence reports that George w. ignored his own central intelligence agency that the country was in danger of such an invasion that happened on 911 a week before the attack. George W. just dismissed it. Because of his failure to act, there were a total of 2,996 deaths on September 11, 2001 in New York City and at the Pentigon. A total of 19 hijackers carrying out the attack using U.S. Commercial Jets intentionally crashed two of the airliners into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The third airliner crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. A total of 183 people died in the Pentagon attack. A fourth plane crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. All the people in all of the planes have perished. Innocent firefighters totaling 343 and police officers totaling 60 also perished.
With all of this destruction and death, George W. claims that the attacks were justified. In my mind, the failure to protect the country from this type of attack and human suffering from two wars that should never have happened is a crime in itself. If crimes have been committed by George W.
It is my intention by writing this blog to actually get down to the truths and lies about George W. and to inform the readers of this blog of the facts that many still do not know. Many of the facts that I expected to see in the George W's book are just missing. Again, George W. had deceived his readers and the country of the facts, just as he had deceived his country with facts that were just not true before he started two wars. But, he hasn't fooled me.
Granted, these two countries of Afghanistan and Iraq are two of the most disgusting countries on earth, with North Korea not falling too far behind. But every country is made up of citizens of their own country. They seem to become the innocent victims of war. Prior to the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, there was proof of terrorist organizations running rampant, lead by the extreme leader of Osama bin Laden, now appearently in hiding in Afghanistan.
As of November 21, 2010, there has been 4,329 deaths since the war began on March 19, 2003, with 3,497 dead in combat. Since George W. announced that the mission in Iraq was accomplished on May 1, 2003, 4,290 soldiers have been killed with 3,389 in combat.Since Obama has become Commander and Chief, there has been 201 total soldier deaths with only 92 in combat. Since Operation New Dawn, there has been only a total of 11 deaths with only 3 in combat. Last but not least, are the figures of Americans wounded in Iraq. The total wounded is 32,929, which is the official count, with 100,000 estimated and not confirmed. This is just the American side of the tragedy.
On the civilian side of this war, it is estimated that 100,000 citizens of Iraq have been killed since the U.S.-led invasion began. These civilian deaths were not necessary but tragic. The devestation brought to Iraq by George W and his partner in crime Dick Cheney are disgusting to say the least. It is one thing that a past president named Richard Nixon was involved in the WaterGate scandal, but there were no innocent lives lost. It is another thing when a president brings harms way to his soldiers and is responsible for the deaths of a million people. I come to this conclusion that he is responsible because the war was not truly justified, as there were no weapons of mass destruction, and the President knew of that fact. He was already responsible for thousands of lives before he invaded Iraq, as there was intelligence reports that George w. ignored his own central intelligence agency that the country was in danger of such an invasion that happened on 911 a week before the attack. George W. just dismissed it. Because of his failure to act, there were a total of 2,996 deaths on September 11, 2001 in New York City and at the Pentigon. A total of 19 hijackers carrying out the attack using U.S. Commercial Jets intentionally crashed two of the airliners into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The third airliner crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. A total of 183 people died in the Pentagon attack. A fourth plane crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. All the people in all of the planes have perished. Innocent firefighters totaling 343 and police officers totaling 60 also perished.
With all of this destruction and death, George W. claims that the attacks were justified. In my mind, the failure to protect the country from this type of attack and human suffering from two wars that should never have happened is a crime in itself. If crimes have been committed by George W.
It is my intention by writing this blog to actually get down to the truths and lies about George W. and to inform the readers of this blog of the facts that many still do not know. Many of the facts that I expected to see in the George W's book are just missing. Again, George W. had deceived his readers and the country of the facts, just as he had deceived his country with facts that were just not true before he started two wars. But, he hasn't fooled me.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Pardons by George W. Compared to Other Presidents
In fareness to George W. it is important to show that most presidents grant presidential pardons as given their right by Article 2, Section 2 of the United States Constitution.
President George W. granted presidential pardons to 189 people who served their entire sentence and commuted in addition the sentences of 11 persons. This president has never pardoned a person who hasn't already served out his sentence. However, he has pardoned a far less number of people than other presidents. Here is a list of presidential pardons issued by some recent presidents.
George W. Bush - 189
Bill Clinton - 457
George H.W.Bush- 77
Ronald Reagan - 406
Jimmy Carter - 563
Harry S. Truman- 2,031
George Bush never granted a pardon to anyone who hasn't served his full time. He has cleared names of people who committed minor offenses for the most part and who have served their sentences long time ago.
However, the same cannot be said for a past president, who pardoned his predecessor, Richard Nixon, in the WaterGate scandal. The 40th President of the United States, Gerald Ford announced President Nixon's pardon on television. His decision to pardon President Nixon all but ended his chances for re-election in 1976. But he did manage to win the Republican nomination for President but lost to Jimmy Carter. Nixon was the only President in U.S. history to resign in office, because it was unlikely that he would survive a full impeachment vote in Congress. Because of his pardon, President Nixon did not have to go on trial for his WaterGate crimes and because of no trial, there was no jail time.
The following is the text from President Gerald Ford's television announcment, pardoning Richard Nixon...
"Now therefore I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, pursuent to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution, have granted, and by these presence do grant a full, free and absolute pardon onto Richard Nixon, for all offenses against the United States, which he, Richard Nixon, has committed, or may have committed, or taken part in during the period from July 20, 1969 through August 9, 1974"
Now the kicker.... Did you know that President Nixon could have pardoned himself, and then left office? How crazy is that!!!!! With laws like this, there may always be crooks in Washington.
Even as serious as President Nixon's crimes were, he never was convicted, and never served one day in jail. But what President Nixon did was to write books and had TV interviews where he commented on WaterGate and his international politics while being President. History is now being played all over gain with George W. talking and taking interviews for his most recent publication called "Decision Points" that many claim should be called 'Deception Points'.
Seeing that George W. did not pardon Gordon Liddy of his crimes in Washington, as he did not serve any sentence for his crime, do you think that if he were put in Gerold Ford's shoes, would he had pardoned Nixon? I truly think that he would have, but another side of me thinks that maybe he wouldn't, because if he did, he would have suffered the same fate at Gerald Ford, to most likely loose re-election because of the pardon he may have granted. People may not know, but George W. denied clemency of 9,200 individuals.
Do you think that President Barack Obama would have pardoned Nixon given the chance? I truly think that he would have, mainly because he acts in office to help protect the people that he serves, and is least concerned about himself. This reflects in the policies that he has passed in just the 2 short years he has served in office as president.
President George W. granted presidential pardons to 189 people who served their entire sentence and commuted in addition the sentences of 11 persons. This president has never pardoned a person who hasn't already served out his sentence. However, he has pardoned a far less number of people than other presidents. Here is a list of presidential pardons issued by some recent presidents.
George W. Bush - 189
Bill Clinton - 457
George H.W.Bush- 77
Ronald Reagan - 406
Jimmy Carter - 563
Harry S. Truman- 2,031
George Bush never granted a pardon to anyone who hasn't served his full time. He has cleared names of people who committed minor offenses for the most part and who have served their sentences long time ago.
However, the same cannot be said for a past president, who pardoned his predecessor, Richard Nixon, in the WaterGate scandal. The 40th President of the United States, Gerald Ford announced President Nixon's pardon on television. His decision to pardon President Nixon all but ended his chances for re-election in 1976. But he did manage to win the Republican nomination for President but lost to Jimmy Carter. Nixon was the only President in U.S. history to resign in office, because it was unlikely that he would survive a full impeachment vote in Congress. Because of his pardon, President Nixon did not have to go on trial for his WaterGate crimes and because of no trial, there was no jail time.
The following is the text from President Gerald Ford's television announcment, pardoning Richard Nixon...
"Now therefore I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, pursuent to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution, have granted, and by these presence do grant a full, free and absolute pardon onto Richard Nixon, for all offenses against the United States, which he, Richard Nixon, has committed, or may have committed, or taken part in during the period from July 20, 1969 through August 9, 1974"
Now the kicker.... Did you know that President Nixon could have pardoned himself, and then left office? How crazy is that!!!!! With laws like this, there may always be crooks in Washington.
Even as serious as President Nixon's crimes were, he never was convicted, and never served one day in jail. But what President Nixon did was to write books and had TV interviews where he commented on WaterGate and his international politics while being President. History is now being played all over gain with George W. talking and taking interviews for his most recent publication called "Decision Points" that many claim should be called 'Deception Points'.
Seeing that George W. did not pardon Gordon Liddy of his crimes in Washington, as he did not serve any sentence for his crime, do you think that if he were put in Gerold Ford's shoes, would he had pardoned Nixon? I truly think that he would have, but another side of me thinks that maybe he wouldn't, because if he did, he would have suffered the same fate at Gerald Ford, to most likely loose re-election because of the pardon he may have granted. People may not know, but George W. denied clemency of 9,200 individuals.
Do you think that President Barack Obama would have pardoned Nixon given the chance? I truly think that he would have, mainly because he acts in office to help protect the people that he serves, and is least concerned about himself. This reflects in the policies that he has passed in just the 2 short years he has served in office as president.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Still Waiting for the Juicy Stuff in George W's Book
I hope the readers of this blog pardon me for being such a slow reader, but I'm trying to devour every ounce of information so that I may accurately portray what is in the book. Presently reading the 'PERSONNEL' section, I'm hoping that George W. talks about some of the people he actually pardoned. Why would a president pardon a felon? George W. did.
One of my main interests that has not yet been answered is how George W. sees his decision to invade Iraq, and what intelligence he may have to justify his invasion. After all, Americans are still dying in a war that he started. He may claim that the terrorists are responsible, but again he just doesn't get it. He is the one who pulled the trigger when he sent our troops to the other side of the world to die in George Bush's war on terrorism. Of course, the terrorists were quick to respond in painting a bulls-eye on the United States, and the threat of terrorism in my mind now is as heightened now as it was in 2001. But the 43'rd president takes credit for no attacks by terrorists since 911. Congratulations George W.!!!!
I would also like to know about what he truly might have to say about Dick Cheney's assistant for National Security Affairs, and who also served as Chief of Staff to the Vice President and to the president himself, Mr. Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Libby served in Washington as a government official and policy advisor from 1981 thru 2005 when he was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2005. He was accused of perjury, two counts of making false statements to federal investigators, and one count of obstruction of justice. At the end, he became a convicted felon and sentenced to 30 months in prison and fined $250,000. But George Bush then decided to commute his sentence of 30 months in prison. Bush states, "I am commuting the portion of Mr. Libby's sentence that required him to spend thirty months in prison. ... My decision to commute his prison sentence leaves in place a harsh punishment for Mr. Libby. The reputation he gained through his years of public service and professional work in the legal community is forever damaged." On December 10th 2007, Libby's lawyers indicated that the only way Libby would be relieved of his felony conviction would be if George W. would grant him a full presidential pardon. George W. did nothing of the sort, as on December 11, 2007, he issued 29 pardons but did not include Libby among them. What were George W's reasoning not to fully pardon Libby since he went as far as removing his prison sentence? Does he actually think that it is right to choose which felon has to service a jail sentence? The man was actually convicted of four counts of lying to federal officials, perjury, and obstruction of justice, the chief of staff of the Vice President who knowingly offered up Valerie Plame's name to a New York Times reporter, a CIA covert officer that was undercover at the time. If he became a convicted felon as he did, he should have served the time. What's up with that George W.? It looks as if a crook saved another crook here.
One of my main interests that has not yet been answered is how George W. sees his decision to invade Iraq, and what intelligence he may have to justify his invasion. After all, Americans are still dying in a war that he started. He may claim that the terrorists are responsible, but again he just doesn't get it. He is the one who pulled the trigger when he sent our troops to the other side of the world to die in George Bush's war on terrorism. Of course, the terrorists were quick to respond in painting a bulls-eye on the United States, and the threat of terrorism in my mind now is as heightened now as it was in 2001. But the 43'rd president takes credit for no attacks by terrorists since 911. Congratulations George W.!!!!
I would also like to know about what he truly might have to say about Dick Cheney's assistant for National Security Affairs, and who also served as Chief of Staff to the Vice President and to the president himself, Mr. Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Libby served in Washington as a government official and policy advisor from 1981 thru 2005 when he was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2005. He was accused of perjury, two counts of making false statements to federal investigators, and one count of obstruction of justice. At the end, he became a convicted felon and sentenced to 30 months in prison and fined $250,000. But George Bush then decided to commute his sentence of 30 months in prison. Bush states, "I am commuting the portion of Mr. Libby's sentence that required him to spend thirty months in prison. ... My decision to commute his prison sentence leaves in place a harsh punishment for Mr. Libby. The reputation he gained through his years of public service and professional work in the legal community is forever damaged." On December 10th 2007, Libby's lawyers indicated that the only way Libby would be relieved of his felony conviction would be if George W. would grant him a full presidential pardon. George W. did nothing of the sort, as on December 11, 2007, he issued 29 pardons but did not include Libby among them. What were George W's reasoning not to fully pardon Libby since he went as far as removing his prison sentence? Does he actually think that it is right to choose which felon has to service a jail sentence? The man was actually convicted of four counts of lying to federal officials, perjury, and obstruction of justice, the chief of staff of the Vice President who knowingly offered up Valerie Plame's name to a New York Times reporter, a CIA covert officer that was undercover at the time. If he became a convicted felon as he did, he should have served the time. What's up with that George W.? It looks as if a crook saved another crook here.
Insite to George W. before the general election of President choosing Dick Cheney as V.P.
Finally at around page 70 or so, in the chapter called 'PERSONNEL' I've gained some interest in the memoirs of this President. At this point, he had already been confirmed as the Republican candidate for President, and his opponent would be Al Gore. George W. was presented some clear candidates for vice-president by the person whom he wanted to really take the job, Dick Cheney. Dick had respectfully told George W. that he really wasn't interested in becoming his running mate, as there may be a few stumbling blocks to his being able to serve in that capacity. First, he was concerned that his health was not good enough and may not be able to take the pressure if something happened to George W. Second, it was his residency status. The Constitution prohibited two residents of the same state from receiving Electoral College votes. Eventually Dick Cheney did receive a bill of good health from his doctor and was told that he should have no problems on the campaign trail with George W. He was also able to change his residency status back to Wyoming and now he was good to go. There was still a question if Dick Cheney would accept George W's offer to run as his running mate, but eventually he did accept and run with him.
So yes, this so far is just a standard history lesson, but it is important to state that chosing your running mate is the very first most important decision you may have as a canditate for president, which also shows the people on what kind of choices you may make as president. Regardless of the outward decension of the opinion of Karl Rove, a close supporter and friend, George W. selected Dick Cheney and eventually he accepted. In my opinion, George W. was concerned for his friend Dick Cheney's health, but deep in his mind, he felt that there wasn't an option. Dick Cheney had all the insider political information serving other presidents. George W's knowledge about Washington, especially knowing the players, were next to zero. George W. actually made a great decision here, at least for him, but maybe not taking into consideration the prospective vice-president's health.
So yes, this so far is just a standard history lesson, but it is important to state that chosing your running mate is the very first most important decision you may have as a canditate for president, which also shows the people on what kind of choices you may make as president. Regardless of the outward decension of the opinion of Karl Rove, a close supporter and friend, George W. selected Dick Cheney and eventually he accepted. In my opinion, George W. was concerned for his friend Dick Cheney's health, but deep in his mind, he felt that there wasn't an option. Dick Cheney had all the insider political information serving other presidents. George W's knowledge about Washington, especially knowing the players, were next to zero. George W. actually made a great decision here, at least for him, but maybe not taking into consideration the prospective vice-president's health.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
George W. Explains "one of the worst years of my life"
Reading up to page 50 in George W.'s 'Decision Points', it is almost unbelievable that George W. still has nothing to say about his Presidency. Instead, he talks about things before his public life as a governor and president. Maybe it is a case of him just forgetting what actually happened when he became President. I haven't found the real starting point to his book, the place where it talks about him. If his book were over 500 pages or so, I would think that rambling about everything else except what happened during his presidency in the first 50 pages would be valid.
A sense of deep frustration has now set in, because George W. has successfully managed to dodge critics except for people like myself of his deeds in public life.
He talks about his father George H.W. winning his bid for president, and then immediately after the election, he moves to Texas to begin his quest to purchase the Texas Rangers franchise. He mentions how he acquired the team, along with mentioning about a Texas manager of the Rangers, Bobby Valentine whom he had to fire. But he did manage to build a new stadium in Arlington, Texas.
He assisted his father in running for re-election, and of course it failed as the Democrats managed to get their candidate in the White House, Mr. Bill Clinton. Now, another quote from George W. page 50, mentioning about his Dad's loss for re-election, defeated by Bill Clinton.
"Dad had been raised to be a good sport. He blamed no one; he was not bitter. But I knew he was hurting. The whole thing was a miserable experience. Watching a good man lose made 1992 one of the worst years of my life."
It can be stated as true that most likely loosing the election, George H.W. was experiencing one of the worst times in his public life. That's a given, so George W. is not revealing anything new here. But to hear him again comment that one of the worst times of his life was to watch a good man lose, makes me wonder how many "worst times of his life" he actually has. He hasn't even begun to speak about the bad times in his presidency yet.
But wait... Was the defeat of George H.W. in 1992 one of his worst years. Just as he utters those words, he says these...
"My initial disappointment at his loss gave way to a sense of liberation. I could lay out my policies without having to defend his. I wouldn't have to worry that my decisions would disrupt his presidency. I was free to run on my own."
Then he says....
"In an ironic way, Dad's defeat was responsible for both our opportunites", talking about his brother Jeb who eventually won the Florida governorship. and himself. "What had first seemed like the sad end to a great story now looked like the unlikely beginning of two new careers. Had Dad won in 1992, I doubt I would have run for office in 1994, and I almost certainly would not have become president."
But you have to admit. The Bush family is a proud clan, to have 2 people in their family as presidents. George H.W. may have lost the election to Bill Clinton, but two Presidential elections later, George W. became president. So if anything, George W. should have claimed that his dad loosing his bid for re-election was part of fate, George W's fate to become president. So how could this point in time be called "one of the worst years of my life."
Bad times of George W's life came after he became president. Up to then, the so called bad times were not even his to claim.
A sense of deep frustration has now set in, because George W. has successfully managed to dodge critics except for people like myself of his deeds in public life.
He talks about his father George H.W. winning his bid for president, and then immediately after the election, he moves to Texas to begin his quest to purchase the Texas Rangers franchise. He mentions how he acquired the team, along with mentioning about a Texas manager of the Rangers, Bobby Valentine whom he had to fire. But he did manage to build a new stadium in Arlington, Texas.
He assisted his father in running for re-election, and of course it failed as the Democrats managed to get their candidate in the White House, Mr. Bill Clinton. Now, another quote from George W. page 50, mentioning about his Dad's loss for re-election, defeated by Bill Clinton.
"Dad had been raised to be a good sport. He blamed no one; he was not bitter. But I knew he was hurting. The whole thing was a miserable experience. Watching a good man lose made 1992 one of the worst years of my life."
It can be stated as true that most likely loosing the election, George H.W. was experiencing one of the worst times in his public life. That's a given, so George W. is not revealing anything new here. But to hear him again comment that one of the worst times of his life was to watch a good man lose, makes me wonder how many "worst times of his life" he actually has. He hasn't even begun to speak about the bad times in his presidency yet.
But wait... Was the defeat of George H.W. in 1992 one of his worst years. Just as he utters those words, he says these...
"My initial disappointment at his loss gave way to a sense of liberation. I could lay out my policies without having to defend his. I wouldn't have to worry that my decisions would disrupt his presidency. I was free to run on my own."
Then he says....
"In an ironic way, Dad's defeat was responsible for both our opportunites", talking about his brother Jeb who eventually won the Florida governorship. and himself. "What had first seemed like the sad end to a great story now looked like the unlikely beginning of two new careers. Had Dad won in 1992, I doubt I would have run for office in 1994, and I almost certainly would not have become president."
But you have to admit. The Bush family is a proud clan, to have 2 people in their family as presidents. George H.W. may have lost the election to Bill Clinton, but two Presidential elections later, George W. became president. So if anything, George W. should have claimed that his dad loosing his bid for re-election was part of fate, George W's fate to become president. So how could this point in time be called "one of the worst years of my life."
Bad times of George W's life came after he became president. Up to then, the so called bad times were not even his to claim.
George W. comments about President Jimmy Carter and plans by Democrats to Raise Taxes
Statements in chapter 2 of 'Decision Points' made by George W. prior to his running for President, shows that he was not in agreement with President Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Congress. The following is an excerpt of George W's book, 'Decision Points' page 38.
"When I looked at Washington under President Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Congress, I saw the opposite. They had plans to raise taxes, tighten government control over the energy sector, and substitute federal spending for private-sector job creation. I worried about America drifting left, toward a version of welfare-state Europe, where central government planning crowded out free enterprise. I wanted to do something about it. I was having my first experience with the political bug, and it was biting hard."
In this quote, George W is stating his awareness to Democrats future plans back in 1977. This is a general statement, he doesn't fully explain the details of what he thinks is tighter control over the energy sector and federal spending for the private sector to create jobs.
In retrospect, President Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States, and served in office from January 20, 1977 to January 20th, 1981. After him there was Ronald Reagan (1981 to 1989), George H.W. Bush(1989 to 1993) Bill Clinton(1993 to 2001), then George W.(2001 to 2009).George W. was just getting his feet wet in politics when he made the statement above mentioning Jimmy Carter, and had all of these bright ideas. The same year Carter became President in 1977, George W. married his sweetheart of less than a year, Laura Welch. Since he had issues with drinking during the time he met Laura and during the first years with her, it could be safe to say that you may not truly know what George W. was thinking when he comments about his awareness to Democrats future plans. It is true that President Jimmy Carter was in office as he commented about the above statement in his book.
What he fails to mention is that it was Ronald Reagan who raised taxes, but he blames Jimmy carter. Reagan at first did have tight money policies of reducing taxes, spending, regulation and inflation. At that time, there was unprecedented economic growth.
When Reagan lowered them, his successor George H.W. raised them.
From the Washington Monthly....
"It’s conservative lore that Reagan the icon cut taxes, while George H.W. Bush the renegade raised them. As Stockman recalls, "No one was authorized to talk about tax increases on Ronald Reagan’s watch, no matter what kind of tax, no matter how justified it was." Yet raising taxes is exactly what Reagan did. He did not always instigate those hikes or agree to them willingly–but he signed off on them. One year after his massive tax cut, Reagan agreed to a tax increase to reduce the deficit that restored fully one-third of the previous year’s reduction. (In a bizarre bit of self-deception, Reagan, who never came to terms with this episode of ideological apostasy, persuaded himself that the three-year, $100 billion tax hike–the largest since World War II–was actually "tax reform" that closed loopholes in his earlier cut and therefore didn’t count as raising taxes.)"
Faced with looming deficits, Reagan raised taxes again in 1983 with a gasoline tax and once more in 1984, this time by $50 billion over three years, mainly through closing tax loopholes for business. Despite the fact that such increases were anathema to conservatives–and probably cost Reagan’s successor, George H.W. Bush, reelection–Reagan raised taxes a grand total of four times just between 1982-84.
The ultimate fact is that creating taxes to help pay for things did help the economy. The effects of President Obama and government spending will eventually show that government assistance will contribute greatly towards the growing economy of the country. But when George W was in office, he was least concerned about taxes or the market, or peoples jobs, and other American issues, because he was so drawn out in the wars that he started. Does anyone or even George W. himself ever check to see what Afghanistan and Iraq has cost this country?
"When I looked at Washington under President Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Congress, I saw the opposite. They had plans to raise taxes, tighten government control over the energy sector, and substitute federal spending for private-sector job creation. I worried about America drifting left, toward a version of welfare-state Europe, where central government planning crowded out free enterprise. I wanted to do something about it. I was having my first experience with the political bug, and it was biting hard."
In this quote, George W is stating his awareness to Democrats future plans back in 1977. This is a general statement, he doesn't fully explain the details of what he thinks is tighter control over the energy sector and federal spending for the private sector to create jobs.
In retrospect, President Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States, and served in office from January 20, 1977 to January 20th, 1981. After him there was Ronald Reagan (1981 to 1989), George H.W. Bush(1989 to 1993) Bill Clinton(1993 to 2001), then George W.(2001 to 2009).George W. was just getting his feet wet in politics when he made the statement above mentioning Jimmy Carter, and had all of these bright ideas. The same year Carter became President in 1977, George W. married his sweetheart of less than a year, Laura Welch. Since he had issues with drinking during the time he met Laura and during the first years with her, it could be safe to say that you may not truly know what George W. was thinking when he comments about his awareness to Democrats future plans. It is true that President Jimmy Carter was in office as he commented about the above statement in his book.
What he fails to mention is that it was Ronald Reagan who raised taxes, but he blames Jimmy carter. Reagan at first did have tight money policies of reducing taxes, spending, regulation and inflation. At that time, there was unprecedented economic growth.
When Reagan lowered them, his successor George H.W. raised them.
From the Washington Monthly....
"It’s conservative lore that Reagan the icon cut taxes, while George H.W. Bush the renegade raised them. As Stockman recalls, "No one was authorized to talk about tax increases on Ronald Reagan’s watch, no matter what kind of tax, no matter how justified it was." Yet raising taxes is exactly what Reagan did. He did not always instigate those hikes or agree to them willingly–but he signed off on them. One year after his massive tax cut, Reagan agreed to a tax increase to reduce the deficit that restored fully one-third of the previous year’s reduction. (In a bizarre bit of self-deception, Reagan, who never came to terms with this episode of ideological apostasy, persuaded himself that the three-year, $100 billion tax hike–the largest since World War II–was actually "tax reform" that closed loopholes in his earlier cut and therefore didn’t count as raising taxes.)"
Faced with looming deficits, Reagan raised taxes again in 1983 with a gasoline tax and once more in 1984, this time by $50 billion over three years, mainly through closing tax loopholes for business. Despite the fact that such increases were anathema to conservatives–and probably cost Reagan’s successor, George H.W. Bush, reelection–Reagan raised taxes a grand total of four times just between 1982-84.
The ultimate fact is that creating taxes to help pay for things did help the economy. The effects of President Obama and government spending will eventually show that government assistance will contribute greatly towards the growing economy of the country. But when George W was in office, he was least concerned about taxes or the market, or peoples jobs, and other American issues, because he was so drawn out in the wars that he started. Does anyone or even George W. himself ever check to see what Afghanistan and Iraq has cost this country?
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