[TheRealThing]

I supported George W. Bush's foreign policy, but I never really considered him to be a conservative. Let's not forget that had it not been for public outrage fueled by right wing talk radio, the amnesty for illegals bill that was crafted by Rubio, McCain, and rest of the Gang of Eight would have landed on Bush's desk, and Bush was ready to sign it.

The thing that Reagan had going for him that is often overlooked was that behind that smiling face was a very effective negotiator. Reagan's personal library was filled with books on history and politics and his experience as a union leader and two-term California governor prepared him well for the Oval Office. Carson is obviously a man of strong faith, great intelligence, and character, but he is not remotely as prepared to step into the presidency as Reagan was.

As for GWB and the Bush family, I have lost much of what respect I once had for them. George H. W. Bush's recent attacks on Rumsfeld and Cheney were really classless, IMO. George W.'s statement that he dislikes Cruz also bothers me. These are the same people who enjoy socializing with the criminal former White House residents, Bill and Hillary Clinton, attacking men who served in their administrations with dedication and distinction. This is the same family who steadfastly refused to criticize Obama as he has actively worked to destroy our form of government and the very fabric of our society.

I really have no use for the Bush family and their close family friends, the Clintoons.

Agreed. I really believe the Bushes can play both sides without feeling like hypocrites because they feel like they were born a little higher than regular mortals. They are generally moral upright people who believe in American exceptionalism, but I do not believe in their heart of hearts, that they think the Clintons are on their level, nor would Obama be on their level.

People with money think they are impervious to any coming national calamity. They feel insulated from the masses and frankly better. I have a unique view on that matter I guess, to me a bank full of worthless money is no better than the pauper's lot. If George H were not fretting over W's legacy, I doubt he would have ever gone after Cheney and Rumsfeld like he did. In other words, the fate of the world is somewhat secondary in George H's mind, as compared to the view history will give his son. Though, I would qualify any criticisms of H owing to his advanced age. I really doubt he's thinking all that clearly.

When I read your post my thoughts turned to how a real patriot, such as one of the founders, would have acted if he'd been in H's shoes. Needless to say, love of country and sense of duty would have outweighed any feelings of political correctness.