30 Years

 Today marks 30 years since the ground campaign of Desert Storm began under the command of H Norman Schwartzkopf.

Iraq boasted an army of 1 million men, the 4th largest in the world, comprised of battle hardened veterans of a decade of war with Iran.

The inexperienced Coalition troops that opposed them numbered 750k.

Despite these facts, which had contemporary American pundits alarmed, the outcome was never in doubt. Within four days Kuwait was free and 42 of 50 Iraqi divisions lay in ruins, mauled by what has aptly been called the perfect example of B-krieg warfare.

To all who served, and to the late Gen Schwarzkopf and President HW Bush, I tip my hat in gratitude.

Good on Ellen

George HW Bush

RIP George Herbert Walker Bush. He was the first person I ever cast a ballot for,  and the man whose integrity and steadfastness converted this reluctant Democrat into a loyal Republican.  You served this nation well sir; sleep well.  #41

"A Complete 180"

The contemporary opinion of a Presidency is almost always fueled by emotion and partisanship, rather than facts. This result was inevitable.

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This may go down as his definitive quote.

The Media

Picture #1 (dark background) is from ABC News, who as part of the liberal MSM, did their darnedest to frame quotes from the GOP debate in the worst light possible and devoid of context. Their FB entry on this one is boiling over with hate from Hispanics in the comment section, and ABC rubs their hands with glee.

Pic #2 is from the BBC, who, lacking an agenda, concentrated on the actual gist of the statement. You know, like actual *reporters*.

 

41 by George W Bush

 Book #3 of 2015. More than once it brought a tear to my eye. A great man, and I adore him.

Happy Wedding Anniversary!

Happy 70th wedding anniversary George and Barbara Bush!

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70 Years Ago Today

70 years ago today Navy pilot George H.W. Bush was was shot down during a bombing run over Chichi Jima. After several hours at sea he was rescued by a U.S. submarine and forty-four years later would be elected President.

Happy Birthday!

God Bless George HW Bush on this, his 90th birthday! Enjoy it #41!

Well Wishes

Former President George W Bush had heart surgery today. 

Happy Birthday Mr. President!

Happy 88th Birthday George Herbert Walker Bush!

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I love you more than tongue can tell - a saying of Robin Bush (daughter of George and Barbara, sister of Dubya) who died of leukemia at age 3. The family never forgot the saying, adopting it and using it often since her death a half century ago. It appears in private letters between father and son reprinted in 'Decision Points'.

The Bush Legacy

I literally kissed the cover when I saw it.  Disturbing but true. 

Day of Fire

Reading 'Day of Fire', a chapter in Dubya's autobiography. I got the chills when he described his trip to NYC after the attacks.

W on O

Watching Dubya on Oprah. I adore that man, I truly do.