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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Apr 24, 2013 1:22pm
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/04/23/my-favorite-memories-president-george-w-bush/?intcmp=features
I don't want this to be a comparison to Obama as some will try to turn it into anyway.
I just wanted to post this because I thought it was interesting.
I don't want this to be a comparison to Obama as some will try to turn it into anyway.
I just wanted to post this because I thought it was interesting.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Apr 24, 2013 5:58pm
Neat, a nice reflection.
I still think his greatest accomplishment was his aid and support of Africa.
I still think his greatest accomplishment was his aid and support of Africa.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Apr 24, 2013 7:28pm
How much did he donate?ptown_trojans_1;1432921 wrote: I still think his greatest accomplishment was his aid and support of Africa.
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rydawg5
Posts: 2,639
Apr 24, 2013 8:20pm
uhhh.. I disagree.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Apr 24, 2013 8:42pm
I'm sure a lot.Cleveland Buck;1432989 wrote:How much did he donate?
What's your point? It was bad?
Hell, it led to a worldwide decrease in AIDS and HIV and increased development in the economies in Africa.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Apr 24, 2013 8:53pm
Every one has their moments I guess..
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Apr 24, 2013 9:43pm
Truth.Regardless if you agree with his politics,GW Bush is a good man.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Apr 24, 2013 9:45pm
The people that disagree with this are the same people who think "AMerica" set up 9/11. Idiots.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Apr 24, 2013 10:04pm
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Apr 24, 2013 10:15pm
The point is he didn't donate anything. He volunteered other people's money. It doesn't take a saint to do that. In fact, it takes the opposite.ptown_trojans_1;1433057 wrote:I'm sure a lot.
What's your point? It was bad?
Hell, it led to a worldwide decrease in AIDS and HIV and increased development in the economies in Africa.
believer
Posts: 8,153
Apr 25, 2013 4:35am
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 25, 2013 6:33am
Lets try not to make this political, gays.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Apr 25, 2013 7:39am
http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/george-w-bushThe point is he didn't donate anything. He volunteered other people's money. It doesn't take a saint to do that. In fact, it takes the opposite.
You can STFU now.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Apr 25, 2013 9:31am
Show me where he sent his own personal money to Africa, since that is what we were talking about.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Apr 25, 2013 9:34am
His tax records were released when he was POTUS - he usually gave a few hundred thousand to charity. Among those were African charities - don't know how much or what he's donated after then.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Apr 25, 2013 9:40am
You lose once again, when he was running for POTUS and was POTUS his tax records were opened for many years. He was VERY generous in his charitable donations. He typically donated 15-20% of his income to charities.Cleveland Buck;1433301 wrote:Show me where he sent his own personal money to Africa, since that is what we were talking about.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Apr 25, 2013 9:46am
^^^
Also bear in mind that is only (i) his and Mrs. Bush personal returns and (ii) what was reported.
For political reasons there is a possibility they donated more but didn't wish to report it as to keep their income tax rate at an "acceptable" level. Also being a wealthy family they also may make donations through family trusts, which probably wouldn't be reported.
Also bear in mind that is only (i) his and Mrs. Bush personal returns and (ii) what was reported.
For political reasons there is a possibility they donated more but didn't wish to report it as to keep their income tax rate at an "acceptable" level. Also being a wealthy family they also may make donations through family trusts, which probably wouldn't be reported.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Apr 25, 2013 10:16am
That's great, and he should have been generous since his family made their fortune off the back of taxpayers. Regardless, the point was that ptown said his greatest accomplishment was aid for Africa, where he sent billions of taxpayer dollars. That isn't an accomplishment for him. It is an accomplishment for us, even though we did it against our will.jmog;1433314 wrote:You lose once again, when he was running for POTUS and was POTUS his tax records were opened for many years. He was VERY generous in his charitable donations. He typically donated 15-20% of his income to charities.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Apr 25, 2013 10:54am
^^The hell it wasn't. It was a distinct policy shift that he drove thru, is widely accredited with saving millions of lives, and improved American standing throughout the sub Saharan region. Before he took office there were barely six democracies in the region...when he left nearly 20.That isn't an accomplishment for him. It is an accomplishment for us, even though we did it against our will.
I realize haters are gonna hate....but sometimes it's best to let it go when you don't know WTF you are talking about.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Apr 25, 2013 11:40am
You can't be serious with all this, really.Cleveland Buck;1433340 wrote:That's great, and he should have been generous since his family made their fortune off the back of taxpayers. Regardless, the point was that ptown said his greatest accomplishment was aid for Africa, where he sent billions of taxpayer dollars. That isn't an accomplishment for him. It is an accomplishment for us, even though we did it against our will.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Apr 25, 2013 11:42am
...that support continues today. He and his wife are personally moved and have a desire to make an impact in the horrendous situation over there.ptown_trojans_1;1432921 wrote:Neat, a nice reflection.
I still think his greatest accomplishment was his aid and support of Africa.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Apr 25, 2013 11:43am
How many times has he and his wife went since leaving office? Are you aware of what they have personallydonated and personally done while there?Cleveland Buck;1433168 wrote:The point is he didn't donate anything. He volunteered other people's money. It doesn't take a saint to do that. In fact, it takes the opposite.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Apr 25, 2013 6:14pm
LOL what has Obama done with our tax money? Oh that's right, gave it to the low income blacks/mexicans that need iphones while neglecting their 5 illegitimate children.Cleveland Buck;1433340 wrote:That's great, and he should have been generous since his family made their fortune off the back of taxpayers. Regardless, the point was that ptown said his greatest accomplishment was aid for Africa, where he sent billions of taxpayer dollars. That isn't an accomplishment for him. It is an accomplishment for us, even though we did it against our will.
believer
Posts: 8,153
Apr 26, 2013 5:09am
Hey be easy. We're talking "W" here. Just the mere mention of GWB's name blocks most sensibilities, fairness, and common-sense in those who cannot find it within them to give the man credit where it's due.HitsRus;1433382 wrote:I realize haters are gonna hate....but sometimes it's best to let it go when you don't know WTF you are talking about.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Apr 26, 2013 9:29am
The same thing Bush did. Pocket some of it. Give some to his banker friends. And use the rest to kill people.DeyDurkie5;1433687 wrote:LOL what has Obama done with our tax money?