Comments on: Bush to receive first-ever International Medal of Peace. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:37:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Max47 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5400766 Max47 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:26:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5400766 Funny how you never saw or heard or read much about this from most of the news agencies. Political POV's aside, when someone takes an active role in saving human lives, I don't care whether or not they get the award, so long as their act doesn't go unnoticed, because everyday people can make a difference not just Presidents. Funny how you never saw or heard or read much about this from most of the news agencies. Political POV’s aside, when someone takes an active role in saving human lives, I don’t care whether or not they get the award, so long as their act doesn’t go unnoticed, because everyday people can make a difference not just Presidents.

]]> By: jimhenry2000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5369340 jimhenry2000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:02:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5369340 You folks are amazing. I doubt if any of you could have done half as well as this man, considering the challenges he faced. He came into office in the midst of the Clinton recession/DotCom bust, then came the 911 attacks. He then got his tax cuts through and for the next 6 years presided over the strongest U.S. economy ever. After the Dems got control of the government in 2006, it only took a year for them to crash the economy,and now the un-thinking blame Bush for it. Back to the topic, NO government in the world has done more to fight HIV/AIDS world wide than the Bush administration. NO government has been the champion of the people of Darfur, Sudan except the Bush administration. Do some research. I don't agree with all his policies either, and I am not a Republican, but give credit where it is due. He deserves this award. Jim You folks are amazing. I doubt if any of you could have done half as well as this man, considering the challenges he faced. He came into office in the midst of the Clinton recession/DotCom bust, then came the 911 attacks. He then got his tax cuts through and for the next 6 years presided over the strongest U.S. economy ever. After the Dems got control of the government in 2006, it only took a year for them to crash the economy,and now the un-thinking blame Bush for it. Back to the topic, NO government in the world has done more to fight HIV/AIDS world wide than the Bush administration. NO government has been the champion of the people of Darfur, Sudan except the Bush administration. Do some research. I don’t agree with all his policies either, and I am not a Republican, but give credit where it is due. He deserves this award.
Jim

]]> By: ohplease http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5365912 ohplease Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:27:53 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5365912 At least it wasn't that marxist, socialist Barack Obama... God I am so worried about this country with this dipsh*t coming into office... At least it wasn’t that marxist, socialist Barack Obama… God I am so worried about this country with this dipsh*t coming into office…

]]> By: johnozed99 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5363512 johnozed99 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:21:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5363512 Does this have anything to do with Rick Warren and George Bush's collaboration , The Purpose Driven Death? Does this have anything to do with Rick Warren and George Bush’s collaboration , The Purpose Driven Death?

]]> By: kevintheliberal http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5363360 kevintheliberal Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:05:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5363360 PEACE is an acronym and is DECEPTIVE, just like BUSH. Read about it here: http://www.thepeaceplan.com. P.E.A.C.E stands for <strong>P</strong>romote reconciliation, <strong>E</strong>quip leaders, <strong>A</strong>ssist the poor, <strong>C</strong>are for the sick, <strong>E</strong>ducate for the next generation. "PASTOR" Warren points out, this award is being given for Mr. Bush's contribution to the "fight against HIV/AIDS and other diseases," not specifically for the cause of peace. The PRESS almost uniformly fails to clarify this horrible and deceptive acronym and even more deceptive award. PEACE is an acronym and is DECEPTIVE, just like BUSH. Read about it here: http://www.thepeaceplan.com. P.E.A.C.E stands for Promote reconciliation, Equip leaders, Assist the poor, Care for the sick, Educate for the next generation. “PASTOR” Warren points out, this award is being given for Mr. Bush’s contribution to the “fight against HIV/AIDS and other diseases,” not specifically for the cause of peace. The PRESS almost uniformly fails to clarify this horrible and deceptive acronym and even more deceptive award.

]]> By: Yohomegirl http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5363308 Yohomegirl Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:19:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5363308 Maybe they really said that he tends to mettle with his peas. If they are right, who wants to receive the second medal? Maybe they really said that he tends to mettle with his peas. If they are right, who wants to receive the second medal?

]]> By: upright left http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5363238 upright left Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:29:54 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5363238 ______ DNFP Says: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In light of Shrub’s germ-phobia, I wonder if he called the hazmat team to scrub him down after that photo. December 1st, 2008 at 9:54 am ______ Why would you wonder that? Does something in the photo appear especially germ ridden to you? ______
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In light of Shrub’s germ-phobia, I wonder if he called the hazmat team to scrub him down after that photo.

December 1st, 2008 at 9:54 am
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Why would you wonder that? Does something in the photo appear especially germ ridden to you?

]]> By: republicanSScareme http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5363044 republicanSScareme Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:43:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5363044 We can only assume that the "Global PEACE Coalition" is a Zionist front group. Such trash. We can only assume that the “Global PEACE Coalition” is a Zionist front group. Such trash.

]]> By: Blue387 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362972 Blue387 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:25:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362972 This is like giving Cheney a medal for hunting. This is like giving Cheney a medal for hunting.

]]> By: Chocolate Jesus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362950 Chocolate Jesus Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:08:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362950 can someone form an organization with a fancy sounding name to award Rick Warren the first ever International Medal of Christian Hipocracy? Does waging pre-emptive war under false pretenses lose you any points in Rick's book? can someone form an organization with a fancy sounding name to award Rick Warren the first ever International Medal of Christian Hipocracy? Does waging pre-emptive war under false pretenses lose you any points in Rick’s book?

]]> By: COProgressive http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362944 COProgressive Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:04:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362944 And Rev Warren will receive the well tarnished "Medal of Freedom" from Dubya. And Rev Warren will receive the well tarnished “Medal of Freedom” from Dubya.

]]> By: Chocolate Jesus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362942 Chocolate Jesus Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:03:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362942 2 words: "constant gardener"...its a movie/book , read it or watch it sometime. meethinks its very likely this AIDS "initiative" means something like tax breaks for big pharma for giving away thier expired drugs to 3rd world countries, OR, possibly worse, testing experimental vaccines on patients who won't ever know the meaning of "informed consent". nothing is free in this world, and what is publicly portrayed as charity is often a wolf in sheeps clothing in this world.. 2 words: “constant gardener”…its a movie/book , read it or watch it sometime. meethinks its very likely this AIDS “initiative” means something like tax breaks for big pharma for giving away thier expired drugs to 3rd world countries, OR, possibly worse, testing experimental vaccines on patients who won’t ever know the meaning of “informed consent”. nothing is free in this world, and what is publicly portrayed as charity is often a wolf in sheeps clothing in this world..

]]> By: Patrick23 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362938 Patrick23 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:01:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362938 The purpose of this award is really the self-advancement of Warren. He positions himself as the one who hands out recognition and approval. The purpose of this award is really the self-advancement of Warren. He positions himself as the one who hands out recognition and approval.

]]> By: chuck_levin http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362814 chuck_levin Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:04:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362814 so confused over this one I don't know whether to scratch my ass or wipe my head! Let's give out some other well-deserved awards while we're at it: Scooter Libby for best protector of national security; Duke Cunningham for the senator upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct; Jack Abramoff for outstanding contributions to the cause of Native Americans. . . . All would be just as rational as the award given to The Moron. so confused over this one I don’t know whether to scratch my ass or wipe my head!

Let’s give out some other well-deserved awards while we’re at it: Scooter Libby for best protector of national security; Duke Cunningham for the senator upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct; Jack Abramoff for outstanding contributions to the cause of Native Americans. . . . All would be just as rational as the award given to The Moron.

]]> By: LibertyLover http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362780 LibertyLover Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:56:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362780 kellygrrrl Says: My Mother’s Altered Reality Universe. My mom started attending Saddleback Church a couple of years ago, and she has turned into a mean, judgmental, narrow-minded, hate-filled bigot. Is that really what Christianity has become? ----- in a word: Yes. kellygrrrl Says:
My Mother’s Altered Reality Universe. My mom started attending Saddleback Church a couple of years ago, and she has turned into a mean, judgmental, narrow-minded, hate-filled bigot.
Is that really what Christianity has become?

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in a word:

Yes.

]]> By: zuch http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362736 zuch Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:37:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362736 Anything like <a href="http://falsemessiahs.com/sun_myung_moon.htm" rel="nofollow">those awards that Sun Myung Moon hands out</a>? Cheers, Anything like those awards that Sun Myung Moon hands out?

Cheers,

]]> By: casanium http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362536 casanium Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:04:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362536 Well, Bush did bring more financial assistance to Africa. If "peace" you mean bringing the world together to support an inspirational presidential candidate (Obama), then yes Bush deserves an award. Well, Bush did bring more financial assistance to Africa.

If “peace” you mean bringing the world together to support an inspirational presidential candidate (Obama), then yes Bush deserves an award.

]]> By: kellygrrrl http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362488 kellygrrrl Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:39:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362488 My Mother's Altered Reality Universe. My mom started attending Saddleback Church a couple of years ago, and she has turned into a mean, judgmental, narrow-minded, hate-filled bigot. Is that really what Christianity has become? My Mother’s Altered Reality Universe. My mom started attending Saddleback Church a couple of years ago, and she has turned into a mean, judgmental, narrow-minded, hate-filled bigot.
Is that really what Christianity has become?

]]> By: tbrnotb http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362454 tbrnotb Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:19:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362454 The irony of it all is after reading some of the most succint and thoughtful posts about this subject from the posters, we see who really does and does not deserve a medal. Rick Warren and his band of merry christians has once again sunk to a new low....giving this murderous moron a medal for screwing the country and the world. The irony of it all is after reading some of the most succint and thoughtful posts about this subject from the posters, we see who really does and does not deserve a medal.

Rick Warren and his band of merry christians has once again sunk to a new low….giving this murderous moron a medal for screwing the country and the world.

]]> By: MapleStreet http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/comment-page-2/#comment-5362416 MapleStreet Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:02:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/12/01/bush-peace/#comment-5362416 I am terribly, terribly confused on a few issues: What global standing does Saddleback Church have to deliver a "global" award ? Didn't Bush do a slight of hand act with funds to be used against AIDS ? Which seems to negate their statements. While I'm much against AIDS, aren't they confusing AIDS and PEACE ? Didn't Bush introduce quite a bit of poverty and disease in Iraq by bombing it into the stone ages ? Isn't starting wars, de facto, somewhat different than "PEACE" ? I am terribly, terribly confused on a few issues:

What global standing does Saddleback Church have to deliver a “global” award ?

Didn’t Bush do a slight of hand act with funds to be used against AIDS ? Which seems to negate their statements.

While I’m much against AIDS, aren’t they confusing AIDS and PEACE ?

Didn’t Bush introduce quite a bit of poverty and disease in Iraq by bombing it into the stone ages ?

Isn’t starting wars, de facto, somewhat different than “PEACE” ?

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