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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 Runaway1956 on Thursday April 19 2018, @02:22PM (8 children)
We can know this intellectually. I knew a small number of people who need to have their graves danced on. Number one on that list, is my own father. Yeah, he deserves it. But, do I deserve debasing myself to perform that act?
If one conducts himself as a subhuman animal, will he not become a subhuman animal?
And, I can see that we can agree that maybe the mother shouldn't be blamed for the sins of her sons, and maybe the sons shouldn't be blamed for the sins of their fathers, etc, ad nauseum. Each of us has our own load of sins to answer for. Barbara doesn't deserve to be judged for the actions of either her husband, or her sons. That is just WRONG.
(Score: 3, Funny) by Azuma Hazuki on Thursday April 19 2018, @09:00PM (7 children)
Thanks for *finally* confirming the Daddy issues (issues, hell, you've got a lifetime subscription...). It was obvious from the start, but it helps to hear straight from the horse's a--er, mouth.
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Thursday April 19 2018, @09:50PM (6 children)
Don't get started. You've done well recently, don't revert.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by Azuma Hazuki on Friday April 20 2018, @04:03AM (5 children)
Eat shit. If I've "done well" by your metric, it means in the eyes of sane, normal, decent people I've been backsliding. You're a sad sack, someone who can't even psychopath properly but wants to run with the rabid dogs and fails.
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
(Score: 1, Troll) by Runaway1956 on Friday April 20 2018, @01:55PM (4 children)
Oh, girl - you're off your meds again. Are we going to do this stupid shit again? As distasteful as it is, I can do it. Just wait right there, and I'll make you a shit sammich.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by Azuma Hazuki on Friday April 20 2018, @02:37PM (3 children)
Nah, just have another Troll mod. I take no "meds" aside from some vitamins. You, on the other hand, could do with some strong tetracyclics...
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
(Score: 1, Troll) by Runaway1956 on Friday April 20 2018, @02:46PM (2 children)
So, you're saying that you want/need to be trolled endlessly again. Got it.
(Score: 2) by Azuma Hazuki on Friday April 20 2018, @05:43PM (1 child)
You're a glutton for punishment, ain't'cha? Keep responding with trollish bullshit, and I'll keep downmodding. You're going to end up with negative karma if you keep it up.
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
(Score: 1, Troll) by Runaway1956 on Saturday April 21 2018, @12:18AM
Troll . . .