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Bush 41 Warns of 'Ghastly' Future Under 'Wild Democrats'
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ABC contributor Michelle Dubert reports: While campaigning for Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) in the Philadelphia suburbs today, former President George H.W. Bush warned of a "ghastly" future for his son and other Americans if "wild Democrats" take over Congress.
"I would hate to think what Arlen's life would be like, what Rick's life would be like, and what my son's life would be like if we lose control of the Congress," said former President George Bush in a reference to Pennsylvania's two Republican Senators. "If we have some of these wild Democrats in charge of these committees, it will be a ghastly thing for our country."
"They'd be pushing through all kinds of crazy legislation," he added, "And they would be issuing the subpoenas, dragging people in just to be getting headlines."
The former President made his remarks at a Santorum fundraiser at a private residence in Gladwyne, PA that was also attended by Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA).
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Thank God the Republicans would never push through any crazy legislation (torture, minimum wage linked to estate tax) nor do anything crazy like impeach someone over an affair! Compared to what Bush 43 has done, Clinton was a saint. I say bring on the Dems. I like their crazy ways better than what we have now.
Posted by: Kim Wixon | Oct 5, 2006 5:36:48 PM
Oh no, not the crazy Democrats! What will they do invade a country under false pretences? Oh, sorry that's already been done by Bush 41's son.
Posted by: ohbother | Oct 5, 2006 5:43:35 PM
Oh. My. God. All Democratic Congressmen will be looking for is if someone has broken the law. If the law has not been broken, no problem. What is this man talking about? I suppose he thinks defending the Constitution is wild and crazy, too.
Posted by: Marra | Oct 5, 2006 5:56:28 PM
This is a stupid, stupid man. Like father, like son.
Posted by: nn | Oct 5, 2006 6:20:32 PM
simply brilliant reporting
Posted by: Bob Casey Sr. | Oct 5, 2006 7:05:23 PM
*sob* It warms my cold, metallic heart to know that George Sr. cares so much about another human being.
It really does *sob*.
Posted by: Bender | Oct 5, 2006 7:49:27 PM
POOR GEORGE...he can't help it...he was born with a silver foot in his mouth.
Wasn't that jerk in PA today to accept an award with DEMOCRAT BILL CLINTON?
Posted by: BenMurphyNYC | Oct 5, 2006 9:34:56 PM
Yeah, those wildly Democrats might prosecute CHILD MOLESTING REPUBLICANS and that would be a horrible future. I'm sorry but the Dems would be a lot better than the "Brokeback Congress". These Elephants belong in a zoo not on capitol hill.
Posted by: Barry | Oct 5, 2006 9:39:41 PM
Lions and tigers and Democrats, OH MY! Nothing like spewing fear, uncertainty, and doubt on a bunch of brainless campaign contributors. I kind of like "wild"! It sure beats "liberals"! Bring it!
Posted by: just me | Oct 5, 2006 10:26:42 PM
GEORGE IS RIGHT. ANY PARTY WHO CARES MORE ABOUT HUMILIATING A TERRORIST,THAN THEY DO ABOUT REAL TORTURE WHEN THESE ISLAMO FASCISTS CUT SOMEONES HEAD OFF WHILE THEY ARE STILL ALIVE, SHOULD NEVER EVER BE IN A POSITION OF POWER!
Posted by: JOHN SCHUMANN | Oct 5, 2006 11:22:43 PM
Bush Sr is worried that when the Dems get in, they will prosecute all the crimes that have taken place in the last 6 year! If the Rep were to stay, they will continue with the corruption, lies & destruction of America.
peace :-)
impeach this jerk NOW!
and bring the troops home
Posted by: kath | Oct 5, 2006 11:33:07 PM
Amen
I bet you all more is on the way. It is just the beginning. These elephants will lay on their backs soon. I see them trying to clean thier closets.
Posted by: Elvis | Oct 5, 2006 11:33:33 PM
Bush Sr is worried that when the Dems get in, they will prosecute all the crimes that have taken place in the last 6 year! If the Rep were to stay, they will continue with the corruption, lies & destruction of America.
peace :-)
impeach this jerk NOW!
and bring the troops home
Posted by: kath | Oct 5, 2006 11:34:55 PM
I used to have respect for old bush but that is long gone after his stupid remarks.
Posted by: bjorn | Oct 5, 2006 11:49:10 PM
Jeezo Pete, sometimes I feel like I'm living in a comic book. GHWB is not a stupid man, his remarks betray an almost unbelievable level of cynicism about how stupid he must think the general population is. Talk about detatched from reality.
Posted by: matthew giffin | Oct 5, 2006 11:53:32 PM
Funny that old man Bush is so concerned. No, the American public shouldn't elect the Democratic party, a party that would start turning back the country to what it has so proudly stands, freedom and democracy. What a wild and crazy thought, one for which the country was founded on. It is time that the Bushes and there ilk learned, that no matter their sense of privilege, the Constitution is for all, and not just a select few.
All Americans get out and vote in November, remember to de-diabola the voting machines. Nathan Hale, a man without a democratically elected President.
Posted by: Nathan Hale | Oct 6, 2006 12:35:36 AM
:o) God bless idiots like George H.W. Bush and his sons. What goes around comes around. It's all karma, George. Get used to it. Your son will be impeached and tried for crimes against humanity. What sucks the most is that my cousin was killed for your god damned oil fields, the killing fields of the 21st century. I hope they all rot in hell.
Posted by: human being | Oct 6, 2006 1:00:15 AM
Lets see. His son has declared "God talks to me" and "God speaks through me", and "God put me in the presidency"..and he demands to have the power to torture other human beings. "Wild Democrats"?..How about "Bush Family LUNATICS".
Posted by: Don | Oct 6, 2006 5:03:30 AM
If the dems do win the house we will see more of the same....nothing. "Wild" refers to many of the dems desires to fuel their ability to social engineer our society since we are stupid by repealing tax relief. More money for their pet projects less money for us to pay our bills. "Wild" also describes many dems desire to treat terroist like US citizens. Imagine if you will how the ACLU would conduct a war on Islamic facists. Makes you fill good...right?
Posted by: John White | Oct 6, 2006 5:43:55 AM
Wild Democrats will right the wrongs this guys son done to America....
Posted by: Craig | Oct 6, 2006 6:42:18 AM
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