The first President George Bush has died

[DFJ]

These eulogies are really wonderful.

 

[skatesindreams]

The current President seems very awkward and uncomfortable, to say the least.

 

[DFJ]

The current President seems very awkward and uncomfortable, to say the least.

So he should. All that GHWB is, he isn't. BTW, "W" was great.

 

[ilovepaydays]

Well, there’s apparently something going on with Bush-43, Michelle Obama, and candy. Again.

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Well, there’s apparently something going on with Bush-43, Michelle Obama, and candy. Again.

Should we think of this and hear Xtina singing "Candyman" in our heads?

 

[mrinalini]

I loved Hillary's b*itch face when the Trumps sat near her - talk about cold!

 

[aftershocks]

The eulogies were very poignant and painted an indelible portrait of GHW Bush. The pastor's homily was tearjerking and eloquent. There were lots of moments that truly overshadowed the current occupant of the Oval Office, but that's not hard to effect in contrast with real statesmen, leaders, and above all a man of such great humility and kindness, as the senior former Pres. Bush.

This comment about GHWB was particularly striking and effective by former senator, Alan Simpson:
"Those who travel the high road of humility in Washington D.C. are not bothered by heavy traffic"

Far from Trump squirming in his seat, Simpson's analogy most likely went over Trump's head.

I found the remarks by Maureen Dowd and Margaret Warner on the PBS Newshour's analysis of Bush 41 and Bush 43, quite compelling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZPpw-Z7YJ8

 

[Susan1]

The eulogies were very poignant and painted an indelible portrait of GHW Bush. The pastor's homily was tearjerking and eloquent. There were lots of moments that truly overshadowed the current occupant of the Oval Office, but that's not hard to effect in contrast with real statesmen, leaders, and above all a man of such great humility and kindness, as the senior former Pres. Bush.

This comment about GHWB was particularly striking and effective by former senator, Alan Simpson:
"Those who travel the high road of humility in Washington D.C. are not bothered by heavy traffic"

Far from Trump squirming in his seat, Simpson's analogy most likely went over Trump's head.

I bet 45 wasn't even listening. He was probably thinking about how he was missing lunch, and Flynn and Cohen and Putin, and how 25 years from now people will be praising him for all the wonderful things he's done.

The thing they keep showing that is funnier than Bush 43 giving Michelle candy (over and over and over) is how they were all talking and smiling (they don't show how Hillary was talking to President Carter at first) until Humpty got there and then they all faced forward and turned to statues! And they all had their legs crossed away from him. He's the only person who CAN'T cross his legs.
p.s. I thought Hillary looked especially pretty and soft yesterday. Less stress?

 

[ilovepaydays]

It’s official: The U.S. Secret Service has concluded “Timberwolf’s” Detail.

 

[skatesindreams]

^^^
Very moving, indeed.

 

[ilovepaydays]

On a figure skating note, Brian Boitano just shared this letter from (then) Vice President Bush congratulating him on his OGM in 1988.

Also, - kids - this is what letters looked like 30 years ago when they were created on these things called typewriters.

 

[bardtoob]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Brao7m2lmhu/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=8bohl9gltbw1

 

[skatesindreams]

On a figure skating note, Brian Boitano just shared this letter from (then) Vice President Bush congratulating him on his OGM in 1988.

Also, - kids - this is what letters looked like 30 years ago when they were created on these things called typewriters.

What a lovely; and permanent, memento to cherish.

 

[skatesindreams]

A long-standing act of caring, now revealed:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/18/us/george-hw-bush-sponsored-filipino-child-trnd/index.html

 

[ilovepaydays]

The U.S. Postal Service has announced that Bush-41 will be their next “Forever” stamp.

This is a really nice looking stamp!

BTW, it’s not a given that all former Presidents get put on a stamp after they pass away. I don’t think Ford got one, but I’m pretty sure Reagan did. I’m not sure about Nixon - guessing not for obvious reasons. Those are the only other former U.S. Presidents who’ve passed away in my lifetime.

 

[Vagabond]

Spoiler: Material that should be in P.I. Please do not read this if you are easily offended.

According to , there will be a Trump stamp, but it will be for postage due.

 

[Vash01]

The U.S. Postal Service has announced that Bush-41 will be their next “Forever” stamp.

This is a really nice looking stamp!

BTW, it’s not a given that all former Presidents get put on a stamp after they pass away. I don’t think Ford got one, but I’m pretty sure Reagan did. I’m not sure about Nixon - guessing not for obvious reasons. Those are the only other former U.S. Presidents who’ve passed away in my lifetime.

I have seen Reagan stamps but not Ford or Nixon. I don’t think we will ever see a Nixon stamp.