From the New York Times:
First Father: Tough Times on Sidelines
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
Published: August 9, 2007
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 — There are times in the life of George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States and father of the 43rd, that people, perfect strangers, come up to him and say the harshest things — words intended to comfort but words that wind up only causing pain.
“I love you, sir, but your son’s way off base here,” they might say, according to Ron Kaufman, a longtime adviser to Mr. Bush, who has witnessed any number of such encounters — perhaps at a political fund-raiser, or a restaurant dinner, a chance meeting on the streets of Houston or Kennebunkport, Me. They are, he says, just one way the presidency of the son has taken a toll on the father.
“It wears on his heart,” Mr. Kaufman said, “and his soul.”
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/09/washington/09bushes.html?ref=todayspaper
2007-08-09 11:46:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I don't know about embarrassed, but I defenitely think that he's disappointed. Old Bush is a true honest-to-God conservative, while his son's a freaky mix of a republican and a nazi.
2007-08-09 12:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course. If Dubya had a 75% approval rating and the support of the country around him, Daddy Bush would be at his side all the time.
However, its pretty obvious that daddy Bush has turned to his "new" son Bill Clinton and made him his favorite behind Jeb.
2007-08-09 18:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think it is embarrassing to him whatsoever. Bush Sr. had his NWO (New World Order) agenda.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc7i0wCFf8g
Bush Jr. is just following in his footsteps, TENFOLD! I think he is very proud to see his son flourish into the Nazi Fascist that he is today.
2007-08-09 19:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he isn't he damn should be. He has to be though. I mean I dont love him but Bush sr. Was 100 times better of a president.
2007-08-09 19:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mitch M 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know his Grand-father would be very proud of him!
Ol' Prescott is smiling up from the "Gates of Hell" at the stuff "W" is up to!
2007-08-09 18:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know! but the president should not be blamed all the time, cuz whatever decisions he makes it's not only his decision that's why there is a congress!
2007-08-10 04:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all, as Dubya is continuing Papa's dream of one world government.
:-(
2007-08-09 18:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'll bet. But then, you reap what you sow.
2007-08-09 18:56:36 · answer #8 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I surely think so.
2007-08-09 19:03:22 · answer #9 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He certainly should be. I am.
2007-08-09 18:50:14 · answer #10 · answered by kajun 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋