Presidents Bush to Skip Obama Inaugural

[IDemo]

Source: ABC News

Former President George W. Bush does not plan to attend President Obama’s second inauguration on Monday, joining his father, former President George H.W. Bush, among the living former presidents who are sending regrets, according to several officials with knowledge of inaugural planning.

The decisions mean Obama’s second oath of office will occur with only Democratic former presidents sharing the stage. Both former President Bill Clinton and former President Jimmy Carter plan on attending.

The younger President Bush is citing his father’s health in declining the invitation to attend, according to the officials. The older Bush, who is 88, was just released from the hospital this week after an extended illness.

Monday’s partial ex-presidential attendance will stand in contrast to Obama’s first inauguration, in 2009. All four living presidents attended that event – including, of course, President George W. Bush, who was turning the office over to Obama.


Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/01/presidents-bush-to-skip-obama-inaugural/

[kimbutgar]

1. Maybe George doesn't want to be booed.

I'll always remember when his helicopter took off and people were singing na na na hey hey hey goodbye song by cream

[NBachers]

5. "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam, 1969 - almost right

[politicaljunkie41910]

35. I find this strange since last month when Poppy Bush was in the hospital in ICU and doing poorly,

I read an article that said "Barbara Bush visits her husband most days and that GWB planned to visit his Father next week". I thought that this was a very strange statement since the article had the elder Bush in ICU and implied that he was in very serious condition. There was no mention that the younger Bush had been to visit his Dad recently, mentioning only that Barbara visited "most" days and that GWB intended to visit next week. I thought to myself, "he might not be alive next week with the way this article sounds", and that struck he as odd since I thought that they always seemed like a very close family. It's not like the younger Bush would have actually had to drive himself to Houston, since he has a secret service detail for life.

[triplepoint]

2. What's He Know That We As Yet, Don't?

Last edited Fri Jan 18, 2013, 11:58 PM - Edit history (1)

or lack the courage to seriously consider at this point in time? Just asking...

Deja Vu All Over Again and Again and Again and Again...ad infinitum:
The Kennedy family knows the truth about the JFK Assassination, and they know it wasn't Oswald who did the shooting. They just don't want another of their tribe to be murdered is why they don't go anywhere with the truth about JFK, RFK, and JFK Jr. There is Jackie's diary that's supposed to be published 50 yrs after the death of her last surviving child....She knew who killed her husband and that information is very likely in her diary.
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"Legacy of Secrecy" is set to be released in 2013 -- 50 years after JFK’s death.
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[Tumbulu]

3. sorry, my thought as well

I just will never trust that group......

[larkrake]

8. agreed,the Bushs' know when violence is coming

Kennedy shooting, pappy was seen in Dallas, 9-11 Pappy was in a meeting with elder Bin Laden, so whats up this time? Pappy is too sick to attend, but Jr?

[lib2DaBone]

51. Kick... well said.

Eventually... America will come to it's senses and realize that Lee Harvey Oswald was a dupe, more than a fertilizer bomb did most damage in Oklahoma City.... and jet fuel did not cause the the WTC to free-fall perfectly into a perfect footprint.

[Cha]

4. That will be one of the best things about the Inauguration.. not having

to see his ugly face and his handler darth cheney. The rnc most certainly didn't want the bushes or dick cheney in attendance.

[Buzz Clik]

6. Baby Boy doesn't like people who hate him.

He's sensitive that way.

[Scuba]

7. All those black people make him nervous.

[GoCubsGo]

14. Nah, it's not the "black" part.

It's all those unwashed masses of every shade that he doesn't like to be around. He was pretty damn fond of Kindasleezzzy Rice, way more than they'll admit to.

Plenty of non-blacks who got screwed over by him, who hate his guts. I'm white, and if I was Bush, I wouldn't want to be within a thousand miles of me. That filthy-ass son of a bitch cost me my job, killed my career, and irreparably fucked up my life. And, there are millions more just like me, and if you don't think we're pissed, think again. If I was him, I wouldn't dare show my face in public for the rest of my miserable life.

[Scuba]

15. You are correct, of course. Thanks.

[monmouth3]

9. Could be nervous about being arrested....LOL..

[Politicub]

10. ROFL - he'll be fall down drunk anyway

They don't let him out of the house much anymore.

[Drunken Irishman]

11. Not that I'll miss him, but it does reek of disrespect.

I can understand his father, who just got out of the hospital, but is his dad's health that precarious he can't take one day to attend the Inauguration of the President?

Clinton and Carter attended both Bush inaugurations ... and I wouldn't be surprised if Gore did too (I know he did in '01).

It just doesn't make sense. He was well enough to leave the hospital, but the health is so serious that Dubya can't leave his bedside for 24 hours?

Yeah right.

[alp227]

16. Speaking of ex candidate gore,

will Romney attend this inauguration?

[MrSlayer]

20. I doubt it.

What business would Romney have there?

[du_grad]

28. Two months in a hospital...

...at his age is not an easy thing. He can probably barely walk. He looked pretty bad last time I saw a picture of him and that was before the hospitalization. He also suffered respiratory issues and was in ICU. The last thing in the world he needs is to be exposed to millions of people with the flu raging. He's probably on long term antibiotics also.

Leaving the hospital nowadays, for most people, doesn't mean much. They kick you out as soon as they can. If you can't handle being on your own, too bad. My mother was discharged in Feb. 2011 and couldn't even stand well enough to go to the bathroom by herself. They're wealthy enough for him to have nursing care at his home. Less time spent in a hospital means less time being exposed to hospital bacteria, which, nowadays, is not something you want to take home with you (I work in a hospital microbiology laboratory).

As far as junior not going, though, who knows? His dad could be a LOT worse off than the family letting on to the news media. OR, he just doesn't want to go.

Do we really need him/them there? My answer is...NO.

[fleur-de-lisa]

12. Who cares if the chimp isn't there?

I suspect Poppy can't go because of his health, but monkey-boy will not be missed, except maybe by those who are hoping to boo him and hurl shoes at his head.

[kestrel91316]

13. Poppy's too sick and Dubya's too drunk. Fine with me.

[tabasco]

17. Good news!

Keep the criminal Bush scum away from this event!

[Peace_Sells]

18. Health my ass

if this were Romney's inauguration both these asshole would be attending.

[Ter]

30. I'm not so sure about that

He didn't even attend the Republican Convention. I don't think Bush even cares about politics.

[Myrina]

45. ^ This.

Yes.

[Rob H.]

48. No way the GOP wanted him there, either

The absolute last thing they needed was a physical reminder of what happened to this country the last time a pampered, petulant, former frat boy Repug was President, especially given that the lion's share of Romney's policies were Dubya retreads.

I'm sure that, given the chance, the GOP would've kept him locked in a closet during the run-up to the election in hopes they could just pretend his presidency never happened.

[nlkennedy]

19. I know why he won't be there...

He's pissed off that President Obama is a 10x better manager of his war machine than he ever was...

Come to think of it, it pisses me off, too...

Now is the time to direct this president's competencies towards peace, safe security, communication among nations, and understanding.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

21. "Gonna be nursifyin'."

[lunasun]

34. oh that is a good one!

[kairos12]

22. Shrub couldn't find his pillow for an overnight...

Also, traveling out of the state of Texas exposes him to war crimes charges.

[olddad56]

23. Duyba should not attend and should not even pretend to be a former president.

He was never elected.

[Liberalynn]

24. Exactly what I was thinking

[Paladin]

25. Good. (nt)

[rightsideout]

26. No great loss

[heather blossom]

27. shrub

Will not be missed

[Aristus]

42. Damn straight!

Welcome to DU!

[ancianita]

29. Thank the gods one less asshole on the inaugural stage. More air for the Obamas.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_L5EFG-vZEHo/S4f-K6aykuI/AAAAAAAACRM/Sa2KmIcHC9M/s400/Obama.bmp

[Jefferson23]

31. BEST REPLACEMENT, Muntadhar al-Zaidi "This is a farewell kiss from the Iraqi people you dog"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7782422.stm

[southernyankeebelle]

32. That's ok. We won't have the stench of the Bushes

[Zorro]

33. Bush doesn't want to appear bipartisan

It's a Republican thing.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

36. How rude to boycott

[Phlem]

37. Perfect!

It'll make it all that much more better with out the taint.



-p

[Swede Atlanta]

38. I think we should cut them some slack......

GHWB has been in declining health such that I would not expect him to attend. GWB may or may not be engaged in the care for his father.

This 2nd inauguration, while important, doesn't have the same powerful novelty that the 2009 one did.

I would just accept the Bushes are not coming and since they are the last living GOP Presidents we leave it to Carter (pre-dates Reagan who is dead) and Clinton to attend.

[rurallib]

39. Mr. Bush has a meeting scheduled with a Mr. James Beam that day.

[Thor_MN]

40. That's fair, we all regret both Presidents Bush right back.

at least I do.

[russspeakeasy]

41. Too drunk to drive and no one will give him a ride.

[hatrack]

43. Fine. Fuck them. Fuck them both.

They can stay home and watch Dr. Phil and drink Mickey's Big Mouths.

Assholes.

[peace13]

44. What aqbout President Cheeney?

Shooter could sit in for the lot!

[samsingh]

46. good

[Posteritatis]

47. I can buy the elder Bush given his health, but Shrub's kinda devoid of excuses. (nt)

[CTyankee]

49. What a relief!

I am looking forward to turning on the TV early for the Inauguration and listening while I whip up a pot of chili...I would hate for my well planning out day to be ruined by Bush family members. Bad enough that W had to attend the last one...

[Rosa Luxemburg]

50. Is Dubya ill?

Maybe he can't stand up straight?