A great reminder of one of the many failings of the first President Bush after the media and political establishment propaganda of his supposed decency and greatness at his death and funeral.
Call me naive – but honoring individuals and community groups who dedicate themselves to lifting up and improving the lives of others is a good thing. Or have we descended so far into cynicism and partisan division that we can’t acknowledge even that?
Wow- hating something honoring people who step up to help their community instead of waiting back for the government to do it for them.
When President’s Clinton and Obama recognized those who did the same, the same crowd that hated Bush’s recognition cheered him on as if it was the greatest thing ever.
BE THIS GUY almost 6 years ago
Mike, make sure to tell them you worked on the Reagan ’84 campaign.
Argythree almost 6 years ago
I don’t see how this would cure his resume problems…
GreggW Premium Member almost 6 years ago
A great reminder of one of the many failings of the first President Bush after the media and political establishment propaganda of his supposed decency and greatness at his death and funeral.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Of course you accept the honor. Any time you are invited to the White House for recognition you should take it, under almost any president.
GreggW Premium Member almost 6 years ago
As we know from looking at a clear night sky in the countryside, a thousand points of light does not dispel the darkness.
Masterskrain almost 6 years ago
Bush 41: “Hy-poppy-crisy” at it’s finest…
Stephen Salaun almost 6 years ago
I think a medal from the white house would look pretty impressive on a resume, no matter what your political beliefs are!
pony21 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Call me naive – but honoring individuals and community groups who dedicate themselves to lifting up and improving the lives of others is a good thing. Or have we descended so far into cynicism and partisan division that we can’t acknowledge even that?
Richard L. Johnston almost 6 years ago
Did Bush’s points of light come from Reagan’s shining city on the hill?
carlzr almost 6 years ago
A performance artist invoking “inaction on poverty” scores no points with me.
swanridge almost 6 years ago
You’d better drive. TSA agents are calling in sick (can’t blame them), and you might not get back if you fly.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member almost 6 years ago
JJ having moral qualms about her partner’s choices? Who later hooked up with Zeke?
Scoutmaster77 almost 6 years ago
Too soon? :-D
Timothy Madigan Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Wow- hating something honoring people who step up to help their community instead of waiting back for the government to do it for them.
When President’s Clinton and Obama recognized those who did the same, the same crowd that hated Bush’s recognition cheered him on as if it was the greatest thing ever.
bakana almost 6 years ago
He forgot to ask how much the Point of Light medals cost.