George W. Bush: I'm Done With Politics

I wish he would have said this when he was governor of Texas.

Republican candidates hoping for some high-profile help on the campaign trail next year shouldn't look to George W. Bush.

The former president told C-SPAN he's done with politics and all its trappings.

"I don't want to go out and campaign for candidates," he told Brian Lamb in an interview airing this weekend. "I don't want to be viewed as a perpetual money-raiser."

Bush said he's not interested in making television appearances and made it clear that the C-SPAN sitdown was an anomoly.

"In spite of the fact that I'm now on TV, I don't want to be on TV," he said.

Bush said he doesn't think former presidents should resort to punditry, because they'll inevitably be asked to second-guess the decisions of the current Oval Office occupant.

"I think it's bad for the country, frankly, to have a former president criticize his successor," Bush said. "It's tough enough to be president as it is without a former president undermining the current president."

The 43rd president has kept a relatively low profile since leaving the White House two years ago this month. He reappeared last fall to promote his memoir, "Decision Points," and occasionally delivers paid speeches.

Bush said "being out of the press, at least in this stage of the post-presidency, is something that makes me very comfortable. It's somewhat liberating, frankly."

Both Bush 41 and Bush 43 show a certain class that eludes former Democrat Presidents Carter and Clinton, who tend to be Democrats first, and Americans second.

Both Bush 41 and Bush 43 show a certain class that eludes former Democrat Presidents Carter and Clinton, who tend to be Democrats first, and Americans second. Originally Posted by Jackie S

+1

Mods! Can we get a Political Discussions sub-menu?
You could call it "Abandon All Hope, Ye who Enter Here" and just let it go un-moderated. Just to keep this shit out of Sandbox.
I love a good political debate; this just isn't the place I want to have it.

Miss Me Yet? Originally Posted by LexusLover

Since you brought the subject up, I miss GW about as much as I miss hemorrhoids!

The symptoms are strikingly similar!

..... I miss hemorrhoids!

The symptoms are strikingly similar! Originally Posted by bigtex

Well, BT, I am happy you got rid of your ass pain.

Has that improved your attitude or is that helpful in Austin?

Speaking of Austin, do you still see a lot of Obaminable bumper stickers up there, or has he gotten too conservative for them?

Well, BT, I am happy you got rid of your ass pain.

Has that improved your attitude or is that helpful in Austin?

Speaking of Austin, do you still see a lot of Obaminable bumper stickers up there, or has he gotten too conservative for them? Originally Posted by LexusLover

Obaminable bumper stickers, now that IS funny, thanks for the mourning laugh, LL. Lol

Obaminable bumper stickers Originally Posted by LexusLover

I have yet to see an "Obaminable bumper sticker" in Austin (or anywhere else for that matter). But I'll be on the 'lookout' for one.

If and when I do see one, you will be the first to know!

Mods! Can we get a Political Discussions sub-menu?
You could call it "Abandon All Hope, Ye who Enter Here" and just let it go un-moderated. Just to keep this shit out of Sandbox.
I love a good political debate; this just isn't the place I want to have it. Originally Posted by 16yearitch

As long as its kept clean i dont think this threads a problem, however politics is never a clean subject.

Perhaps you guys would like this moved to the Mens National Room?

Perhaps you guys would like this moved to the Mens National Room? Originally Posted by mojojo213

If that is what the "powers that be" would like to do with this thread than it is certainly ok with me.

Prior to a possible move, I do have one observation:

This is "The Sandbox-Houston"

and...........

"The Sandbox is a collection of off-topic discussions. Humorous threads, Sports talk, and a wide variety of other topics can be found here. If it's NOT hobby-related, then you're in the right place!"

Just sayin'......................

Both Bush 41 and Bush 43 show a certain class that eludes former Democrat Presidents Carter and Clinton, who tend to be Democrats first, and Americans second. Originally Posted by Jackie S

+2, especially Carter

Both Bush 41 and Bush 43 show a certain class that eludes former Democrat Presidents Carter and Clinton, who tend to be Democrats first, and Americans second. Originally Posted by Jackie S

By the same token, it is too bad that Vice President Cheney tends to be a Republican first, and an American second.

By the same token, it is too bad that Vice President Cheney tends to be a Republican first, and an American second. Originally Posted by bigtex

May be he just got weary all of those years as a younger man, being ...

.. an American First!

You used to be a Cheney supporter, which is why I thought you didn't vote for Bush in 2000!

You used to be a Cheney supporter, which is why I thought you didn't vote for Bush in 2000! Originally Posted by LexusLover

Wrong again! It appears that you have gotten Cheney and J Mc confused! It might be a good time to shake out a few of those cobwebs! But I must hand it to you, it did make for a good story. Innacurate, but good nonetheless.

While LL's stories might not always be factually correct it is always the story that he wants you to hear!