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"With the news of Barbara Bush's passing on Tuesday, lawmakers and officials from around the world shared fond words about the former first lady."
Bush, described as "a relentless proponent of family literacy," died at the age of 92, a spokesman for the family confirmed.
The BBC adds:
She was a fierce advocate of civil rights and went against many of her husband's Republican party supporters with her more liberal view on abortion rights.
In a statement from the White House, President Donald Trump said Mrs Bush would be long remembered for her devotion to country and family, "both of which she served unfailingly well".
Barack and Michelle Obama described her as "the rock of a family dedicated to public service" and as "an example of the humility and decency that reflects the very best of the American spirit".
Another former US president, Bill Clinton, said Mrs Bush was "feisty in support of her family and friends, her country and her causes".
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(Score: 2) by jelizondo on Thursday April 19 2018, @01:49AM (1 child)
Hold your horses buddy! My mom (may she rest in peace) tried to raise a God-fearing son and instead got an atheist engineer. Indeed I went to church until I was about 15, at which time somehow or other I found Russell’s "Why I Am Not a Christian" and turned against what she and my father (and most family) believed.
I don’t think Mrs. Bush is responsible for whatever her son did or for that matter, her husband. I wish I was a believer to say that she (and her husband and son) will be judged, but I know History will not be kind to them, so it’s as much comfort as I can get.
May she rest in peace and may Americans learn to distrust rich guys looking out for other rich guys.
(Score: 2) by HiThere on Thursday April 19 2018, @06:42PM
And that's why I don't hold her wholly responsible, and why I tempered the criticism to "is a lot more questionable".
Statistically people grow up to treat other people the way their parents have taught them is appropriate. But this is not inevitable. So she may not be a vile as her son causes her to appear. But that's the way to bet.
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