I can't stand Daddy Bush's policies or that of his son. However, I still respect that he was President of the United States. I wish him a speedy recovery and hope he can be with his family soon.

MNSlim, what a jerk you are.

MNSlim, you make me ashamed to call myself a Minnesotan. Put a cork in it you jerk. Your picture on the post speaks volumes about you.

MNSlim,

You are proof that there are jerks without brain running around. Go away and stay away.

Speedy recovery, Mr. President! and happy and healthy Holidays.

MNS. You really need help. Please get some.

Oh look pigotry starts another liberal circle jerk and promotes hatred and division in America.

What else is new... move along, nothing to see here....no discussion, no civility, no solutions, definitely no real thought....just hateful CoH violating rhetoric.

You consistent daily violation of the CoH on Newsvine is DISGUSTING.

ROBERT V

RE: Pigotry and MNSlim.....

These two are scholars, didnt you know? They are a couple of losers, who probably live at home and are middle aged like many of the hatred peddlers on here, and proud to call themselves LIBERALS !!

They hate successful, wealthy people because they're not.........

And I asked before, who's paying the hospital bills of this one successful, wealthy person? Is it coming out of his pocket or us taxpayers? Why don't "CONSERVATIVES!!" have a problem when the government (ie, us taxpayer) foot the bill in this example of "socialized medicine" and won't respond, but have a heck of a problem when it's some struggling family living off of minimum wage? Should President Bush, a multi-millionaire, receive tax-funded, socialized health care or not? Should he have to pay it all himself or not? Why not answer the question?

I'll even say this as a liberal who supports President Obama: neither he, his wife, or his daughters should receive free (meaning tax-funded) health care since he's a multi-millionaire. I don't care if he's the President; he's rich, so he can pull out his platinum card and pay for it himself, as should all presidents, current or former. So, should we pay for President Bush's treatment or not? What say you, as a conservative?

Jerry, you are paying for my health care for the rest of my life too. I fought in the desert and served 24 years of my life sacrificing so that you are free to spout garbage in here. It is what happens when you serve this great country something you obviously know nothing about, as many of you do not. This President actually served a career in the military to protect your rights and keep you and your family safe. Stay in your place. Prayers to you , Mr. President, on a speedy recovery and best wishes to you and yours this holiday season.

i must agree that the rich no matter what they have done rather they r a former president or former military if they r rich such as the bush family then they should not get n e thing paid for with taxes simply because of the money problems this country is seeing right now in better times then yes maybe some form of health care but not completely on second thought they did get paid if they r rich then they should not get n e thing from the tax payers most of who live pay check to pay check

Jerry, for the same reason Rich DEMOCRATIC Politicians get their medical bills paid for by the taxpayers. I for one don't believe that ANY Of them should get free health care, but if you're going to have one side being paid for, you can't deny another side.

God Bless you President Bush (Both of You). May you have a quick recovery.

Merry Christmas

gunner-3867236

Jerry, you are paying for my health care for the rest of my life too. I fought in the desert and served 24 years of my life sacrificing so that you are free to spout garbage in here. It is what happens when you serve this great country something you obviously know nothing about, as many of you do not. This President actually served a career in the military to protect your rights and keep you and your family safe. Stay in your place. Prayers to you , Mr. President, on a speedy recovery and best wishes to you and yours this holiday season.

I knew somebody was going to say that. I just waited and - pow! - there it is. Yes, those who served in the military have the right to receive full care and support from us taxpayers, until...they become wealthy millioniares. When they can afford to pay for it themselves, then they pay for it themselves. If they remain productive, working middle class Americans, then we keep paying for it, as we should. President Bush the First has long since made oodles of dollars, so now all his health care falls upon him. I thank him for his military service, and I was glad to pay for everything afterward until he became rich. Now he can pay for it himself and our taxdollars should go for those non-rich brave military men and women who deserve it.

Are you working middle class, Gunner? Then I gratefully pay for your care. Can you afford to pay for it yourself? Then you earned your reward and now you're on your own. If you're the latter, I don't care what you did; I will do all I can to see that the money going to you is going to go to other brave military personnel who live as middle class workers (and for poor veterans). Once you've "made it" and are "successful," you got your dessert, so don't expect any frosting from me or other patriotic Americans.

Janine-1645002

Jerry, for the same reason Rich DEMOCRATIC Politicians get their medical bills paid for by the taxpayers. I for one don't believe that ANY Of them should get free health care, but if you're going to have one side being paid for, you can't deny another side.

Did I say, anywhere, that "Rich DEMOCRATIC Politicians" shouldn't pay for their own medical bills? Did I? What I pointed out is that you CONSERVATIVES get your grundies in a bundle about "socialized medicine" to take care of poor people, but you have no problem when it comes to rich people. I already said President Obama, his wife and his children are undeserving of any tax funded, government health care since they are millionaires and can afford it themselves. How did you, as a conservative, miss that?

hey gunner, thanks for your sacrifices & those of everyone else serving and having served in the military, but please don't ever say that you and others have fought for my rights.

my daddy did some "damage" to my brother and i. when it went to court, my daddy submitted some lies. i'd say he went to court and lied, but i wasn't allowed in court so i don't know what took place.

i only know that my father's lies were accepted.

there are two lawyers & a judge that didn't do their job: they didn't protect a child.

if you want to know whose rights you are really fighting for, watch Fahrenheit 9/11.

Actually, the Democrats (all are rich) that are in congress made sure that all their medical all their life would be paid by the taxpayers when they voted for Obamacare without reading the bill but knowing that that they were exempt.

Former President George H.W. Bush to stay in hospital longer

Who really cares? Not I. As far as I am concerned this man should be in jail, nor some hospital being taken care of by the taxpayers.

Not only has he and hid family robbed the taxpayers, but he as well should be charged for war crimes.

How he or anyone in his family can even think the people have an ounce of respect for them is a joke within itself.

Make him pay for his own medical care, but that will never happen, because he's already robbed the peopke of the USA to obtain his wealth.

Gunner-

Jerry, you are paying for my health care for the rest of my life too. I fought in the desert and served 24 years of my life sacrificing so that you are free to spout garbage in here.

No, you didn't. You "fought in the desert"—assuming you even did—either because you thought it would be so cool to play Rambo, or you couldn't get a job. It had nothing to do with American freedoms or even security, as your actions have done nothing but fan the flames of terrorism and irrevocably damage America's reputation throughout the world.

I'm really tired of ex-military believing they are better than everyone else because they are willing to murder other human beings—including women and children—in order to enrich the Bush cartel.

Alot of people run to the armed forces because they are running from something or cant get a job. Then the Government has to kick them out.

Jerry: as a WWII veteran, President George H.W. Bush earned the ability to utilize the hospitals of the Veteran's Administration. Having worked and paid into the Medicare system, he earned the right to have Medicare pay for the hospital stay.

As a former Congressman, Vice President and President of the United States, he earned the right to have his medical care covered.

In each case, he EARNED the right to have his medical care covered by the taxpayers.

What have you done to serve your country ?

You may not like the policies he supported, but respect the man and the offices he held. The only problem he had was being a moderate in a party which was beginning to be controlled by the conservatives. Kind of like being a dog, controlled by the fleas. Initially, they are an irritant, then they start to control behavior, eventually the fleas kill the dog, only then do the fleas die, unless they are eradicated. Unfortunately, it is not happening soon enough.

he is the only republikan president that i could kinda stomach in my lifetime aside from eisenhour. so with that i hope he get's well.

Hello folks, the truth is that the Bush family has done more harm to our planet then the sheeple want to admit whether by willful ignorance or plain stupidity! Don't get me wrong, in many cases Obama has out bushed Bush. The banksters run and control our world including the governments if you haven't witnessed this for yourself you will in early 2013.

The American Reporter:

Yes!, George W. Bush is a Criminal, or at least he is the most willing puppet of a Criminal enterprise. The entire family is a criminal network with their hands in drug smuggling as well as other illegal practices for many years,... not to mention their recent ongoing War Crimes contrary to the Geneva Convention, as well as their crimes against the American Constitution and bill of rights. Also, The Grandfather of George W. Bush supported Hitler during world war II.

George Bush Sr. was once quoted as saying: "If the American people knew the Damage we have done to their Country, they would hang us from the nearest lamp post." There are a few variations of this quote but the sentiment remains the same.

After being asked if it was Constitutional to declare war without approval from Congress, George W. Bush was quoted as saying: "Don't throw the Constitution in my face, it is just a God Damned piece of paper".

Although many Crooked politicians, Both Democrat and Republican, have robbed and pillaged the coffers of the United States in the past, the Bush family Cartel has done far more damage to the nation of America, and has drained more money from the American people then any other Administration in History.

And where did all those ill gotten gains go?,... you guessed it, In to their own pockets and in to the hands of all their business Associates and parters in crime.

Democrat? Republican? it does not really matter what they call themselves, all Criminals are cut from the same cloth, and are plainly two sides of the same coin. There is no great titanic battle between them, and there is No Dichotomy dividing the two Parties,... all a perpetrated hoax and Elections are decided way in advance by Corporate interests. As the Russian leader Stalin who was responsible for starving his own people with food shortages once said:

"It is Not the Votes that Count, it is he who counts the Votes"

The Crimes and mis-deeds of both American political parties can only be measured in small degrees of difference,... However, the Bush Family Regime is by far the worst atrocity because their actions exemplify so perfectly the words of Benito Mussolini just before World War II:

"Fascism should more properly be called Corporatism because it is the merger of State(Government) and Corporate power."

CoCo-1551796

Actually, the Democrats (all are rich) that are in congress made sure that all their medical all their life would be paid by the taxpayers when they voted for Obamacare without reading the bill but knowing that that they were exempt.

And, as a liberal Democrat, I agree and state that all politicians should lose their us-taxpayer-funding benefits and should have to receive the same as everyone else. The rich should be entitled to nothing; what they have made by exploiting the working middle class and the poor should be taken from them. And that includes President Obama, whom I support, and his family.

dirp

Jerry: as a WWII veteran, President George H.W. Bush earned the ability to utilize the hospitals of the Veteran's Administration. Having worked and paid into the Medicare system, he earned the right to have Medicare pay for the hospital stay.

As a former Congressman, Vice President and President of the United States, he earned the right to have his medical care covered.

In each case, he EARNED the right to have his medical care covered by the taxpayers.

What have you done to serve your country ?

You may not like the policies he supported, but respect the man and the offices he held. The only problem he had was being a moderate in a party which was beginning to be controlled by the conservatives. Kind of like being a dog, controlled by the fleas. Initially, they are an irritant, then they start to control behavior, eventually the fleas kill the dog, only then do the fleas die, unless they are eradicated. Unfortunately, it is not happening soon enough.

I, as a liberal Democrat, applaud what he did (and I applaud what you did). Veterans deserve our full support......until they achieve a level of wealth where they can pay for what they need, want or desire on their own. President GHW Bush did that. He doesn't need or deserve my or your tax dollars anymore. Our American way allowed him to become rich, and thus he (and other veterans like him who became rich) now owe us. We've already thanked him, paid him ampfully, and now enough is enough. He, and other conservatives like him (maybe even you) say that we need to "cut the budget" to keep from raising taxes on the undeserving rich. That means cutting services for veterans who were happy and content to remain working middle class.

President GHW Bush deserved taxpayer funding for health care when he resumed civilian life. When he became rich, because we Americans allow for that success, he no longer deserves it. He can pay for it himself because he can easily afford it. A veteran who took a "menial" job and just wanted to support his family, cannot and thus deserves it.

I, as a patriotic, liberal, Democratic American want to support our veterans and I gladly pay for it, even though I can't afford it. I, as a patriotic, liberal, Democratic American do not want to give my - or your money - to rich people who can afford anything they want. It appears that you, as an obvious conservative, only want to support rich people. Despite all you've given to our country, you don't know what our country is all about. And that's a shame, a real shame. I applaud you, but feel very sorry for you. When you struggle to pay your next bill, thank the rich veterans like President GHW Bush for that. He can pay his bill and your bill as well, but he doesn't care. It's a shame you don't either. But then no one ever said conservatives have a sense of shame.

Hey Pig, I know you have no life, and you feel compelled to have the first post on every new news article. But if you have nothing constructive to add, please feel free to shut the hell up.

Half of you assclowns have the wrong Bush in mind, thats funny. War crimes?

TrustVerify

George Bush Sr. was once quoted as saying: "If the American people knew the Damage we have done to their Country, they would hang us from the nearest lamp post."

After being asked if it was Constitutional to declare war without approval from Congress, George W. Bush was quoted as saying: "Don't throw the Constitution in my face, it is just a God Damned piece of paper".

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Good morning TrustVerify,,,,,,

,,,,,,, thanks you again, for the most thoughtful, well put post on this column.

I couldn't agree more with your sentiments.

You very well could have added that the damage to our Bill Of Rights, our Constitutional Rights, and the First Amendment were all severely undermined by what little Bush did to our country in the name of the monsters he created by way of "Homeland Security" and the "War on Terrorism".

The Bush family has done far more damage to our nation than any real "terrorism", and it will take many years for the United States to recover from the Bush criminal empire legacy.

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Beyond that, lets hope Bush senior recovers,,,,, and pays his own hospital bills off of what he has already stolen from our nation.

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Anybody still believing the "bronchitis" story. Somebody is blowing smoke but it ain't going up my arse.

The Bush family has done far more damage to our nation than any real "terrorism", and it will take many years for the United States to recover from the Bush criminal empire legacy

And that obama legacy has been so beneficial to our country. <sarc>

And Barack Obama was a cocaine user and pothead for years, self admitted in his book.

And your point is what??? Selective outrage? How convenient.

Bush is a drunk..an alcoholic a-dick-t...and has never admitted it even after being exposed...!

typo alert

a-dick-t.....I meant 'adict'

Ridiculous. It is well documented and confirmed by him that he drank until is turned forty. There is zero evidence that he currently drinks.

I didn't vote for any Bush. But how can you people be so cold and heartless? George Bush senior served this country for many years. He deserves respect for that service. President Bush, here is hoping for your speedy recovery! From a Liberal Democrat.

"Served this country?" I guess you missed the quote from his son who bragged "Every 8th person in this country is ruled by a Bush."

The Bush family is about power and dynasty, not service.

seems that most forget about the scandals this senile looking old man was involved in??? Hmm he sold out the savings and loan institution and promised us no new taxes aws well as promoting nafta!He is a nice looking old piece of robbing @!$%# who traded weapons for money or was it hostages??LOL and since the apple does not fall far from the tree we can also judges seniors character by the lack of it from his spawn from hell offspring!

Yes, this progressive Obama voter hopes Mr. Bush is soon well enough to again be home with his family.

As old Ronnie R. said, "Weellll....."

I wasn't gonna say anything, let the old fart live, but for any of us who watched the Regan and Bush I years watching like on McNeil/Lehrer on tv, oh example remember the classics like "education czar" god to even write it makes me sick William Bennet (can you believe he's back on the tube again? Can't he just go gamble away some more millions? Instead of coming back out and showing his "concern" for children again...) Welllll, anyways, all the way back then they used to talk about the "separation of the classes", and now it's a distinct reality and setting in more and more. The sneering down the nose of people here like "they're just envious cause they're not wealthy", that kind of crap is all that's the worst about the US. You pseudo richy rich new money kinds are sickening.

Banning seems an excessive penalty for merely expressing a wish. If a person doesn't actively threaten to make the death take place, perhaps a temporary suspension is a sufficient remedy. You're supposed to moderate, not censor, Sally.

Are you even aware of the alleged crimes of the BUSH Family syndicate? Do you think that classification powers are supposed to be used to hide your crimes?

If you are going to work for a media outlet, you ought to be up to speed on what the BUSH dynasty has been up to for the last 90 years.

Then you are a f*king idiot.

Why Vinny.....because I didn't repeat what mindless trolls like yourself say? Read some American History...we are more Nazi than the German Nazis were.

It does seem like a long time but I do not know why a more serious illness would be hidden.

The liberal media only pushing their left wing agenda, they have had more coverage on Nelson Mandela than our own ex president's health issues, it shows you where these left wing media outlets minds are, and the truly blind followers, that can't keep the threads on one topic and feel the need to pull other issues into the picture that have no value..

Millerman5

Except Mandela was in prison for years and got out to run a country.

Bush ran a country for years and deserves to be in prison..

Dave, prove your slander.

I'm not spoon feeding you. Do your own damn research and quit being so lazy..

Ah, Dave, no credible reference.

and you have no critical thinking skills.. Once again, do your own research.. This is not a court of law, I don't have to prove anything.

Now, wipe that stupid grin off of your face, hit the meth pipe and go steal some dinner...

My friend is 69 and she has had bronchitis for 3+ weeks and we don't know if she will be released for Christmas. she is a breast cancer survivor.

lulu, as i suggested above, try watching Fahrenheit 9/11.

all you need for proof is to look around the country right now. ever since the early (reagan/bush) 80s they've been talking about the separation of rich and poor in the US, now there are entire cities going bankrupt. Remember Nancy's 10,000 dollar designer dresses (in 1980 dollars)? We're still paying for them in spirit. Economic machine has arranged to siphon off 20-40 trillion to offshore UNTAXED while we pay for a mostly needless war while max taxes (again since Reagan) are at an all time low, unlike previous history when during wartime they maxxed taxes out to pay for wars. The city where Bush lives and is in the hospital now, Houston, is the capital of economic and eco-corruption, headquarters of Waste Management, Exxon, Enron bldg now occupied by Chevron.

Since Reagan got into office there have been how many, 5 presidencies with a bush in as president or vp. 20 out of the last 32 years with GOP in presidency. If you voted them in then enjoy them now. (Not that Dems are any better.) Wake up.

What about Obama's Christmas family vacation costing the taxpaayers $4,000,000.00? Bet that will NOT cover the cost of the SS and staff accommodations and travel and meals. Don't you think that with the poor economy that 50+ christmas trees at the white house is overkill and selfish?

CoCo... if you are seriously going to fault the President and his family for taking a vacation then you are crazy. And for the Christmas trees that has nothing to do with the wishes of the family. It is the tradition of the Whitehouse and has been scaled down compared to past administrations. Quit whining just because it is the Obama family. Bet you did not complain about all the expenses our previous president ran up on various trips and outings.

With all due respect, maybe President Bush should be on hospice care. Hospice care compassionate and personal, than being in a hospital and there is no place like home. Peace be with you.

Because to be on Hospice you have to be terminal and not expected to live over 6 months.

I pray for him to be with his family for Christmas. God speed.

Bull!

Hello- This is the same entitlements that the republicans in congress want stopped. and yet- go figure they will get theses entitlements too! something is really wrong here except they can use a military hospital where the rest of us cannot.

Recall congress and impreach anyone else who is impeachable- our healthcare is going down the drain- it will consist of #s not quality. Sibelius has seen to that! And Barak LOVES her!

Sad but True.

It is sad, Fuzzy. From where do we gather our values?

Be careful Geraldo-B, telling the truth here can result in being called a troll..

What about the Roosevelt's and the Kennedy's

Old man Kennedy was in big with the mob. Talk about a corrupt and morally loss family. This is why the mob did away with the Kennedy's. Corruption rules even now as we can see with Obama and his communist, criminal friends he placed in key positions. Will it ever stop? The mighty measly dollar for now! What is going to be when the government collapses due to Democrat spending? Time will shortly show us.

Correctamundo. And, I would probably not even complain about it, if they (the Bushes) had not done such a HUGE amount of damage to our country. GW really took the cake.

On the Plus side, I think the Bush thing has run its course. Some whisper about a Presidential run by Jeb (Florida), but I seriously doubt it would fly. I think we're out of the woods, with the Bushes now. Oooh did I just say that? lol....

Geraldo... I completely agree with you about the way some are expressing their sentiments but I also agree that the Bushes have caused great harm to a great many people. It is amazing to me that anyone that expresses an opinion is a troll if it disagrees with theirs. How blindly these conservatives follow with little exploration to back their opinions. Thank you for voicing the truth in a respectful way!

Pathetic.

But you never say why you feel this way. You can accuse all day, but if you don't provide proof you're just spreading rumors

Rex,

Try reading a bit to educate yourself. Bush's son (Neil was it?) heavily involved in the Savings & Loan scandal? YES. GW using our military to attack a sovereign nation (Iraq) for reasons that were never proven? Weapons of mass destruction, chemical weapons, nuclear weapons, involvement with the 9/11 attacks... GW should be tried for war crimes. For more interesting reading try Kelloggs, Brown & Root... the Carlysle Group... Haliburton... This should get you started Rex.

Not a merry Christmas for the families of the thousands of American dead and injured troops from Iraq - a war of choice based Totally on GW's LIES. All those sad Americans and I'm supposed to worry about one rotten old fart.

Isn't Obama doing the same thing? Do you support him?

Obama is trying to end the wars that GW started illegally. Obama was put in this position as he was elected (and then re-elected : ) ) President of the United States of America. God Bless America!!!

Hope you have a miserable holiday.

What holiday? The one stolen from the Pagans?

Note I said holiday because I have no idea if you think of yourself as Christian. Have a rotten New Year or life for that matter.