Three Democratic Presidents and NOT ONE REPUKE?

[Bluzmann57]

At the ceremony at the mall in D.C. they just introduced President Carter, President Clinton and of course, President Obama. But not one single repuke. Not one. No Bush, Sr. and certainly not w. That should tell everyone all they need to know about the republican party.

[alsame]

1. It was reported earlier that all

GOP invitees declined to attend. That includes the 2 Bushes.

[Bennyboy]

3. okay,kneejerkism aside

bush sr is hardly able to travel. And GWB is recovering from heart surgery but did issue this:

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

Laura and I are proud to join our fellow Americans in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech.

When Reverend King came to Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1963, his purpose was to hold our Nation to the standards spelled out in the Declaration of Independence. He called all of us to live up to that document’s fundamental promise and the underpinning of our founding – that all of us are created equal and endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, with thousands gathered around him, Dr. King looked out over the American capital and uttered simple, powerful words that changed the hearts of millions. The dream he had spread a message of hope, justice, and brotherhood that took hold in the hearts of men and women around the world.

Our country has come a long way since that bright afternoon 50 years ago; yet our journey to justice is not complete. Just to the East of the Lincoln Memorial, where President Obama will speak on Wednesday, stands the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. There on the National Mall our President, whose story reflects the promise of America, will help us honor the man who inspired millions to redeem that promise.

Dr. King was on this Earth just 39 years, but the ideals that guided his life of conscience and purpose are eternal. Honoring him requires the commitment of every one of us. There’s still a need for every American to help hasten the day when Dr. King’s vision is made real in every community – when what truly matters is not the color of a person’s skin, but the content of their character.

Laura and I thank the King family and all who work to carry on the legacy of a great man and the promise of a great Nation. May we continue to march toward the day when the dignity and humanity of every person is respected. And may God continue to bless America.
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[Bennyboy]

4. Bush sr.....

Here is something on Senior: ...... "The 89-year-old George H.W. Bush, who just a few years ago parachuted out of an airplane, is no longer able to stand and spoke less than a minute Monday. But the 41st president still showed his spark with the colorful socks that are becoming his trademark and the barbs he traded with his son, Neil, chairman of the Points of Light organization........ He credited Bush with expanding a commitment to service in America and inspiring him personally.

“Your love of service has kindled a similar love in the hearts of millions here at home and around the world. And, frankly, just the fact that you’re such a gentleman and such a good and kind person I think helps to reinforce that spirit of service,” Obama said."

[alsame]

5. Agree, but no GOP

Congresscritters came either.

[Bennyboy]

6. can that be verified or

did they not make the speaker platform but were thre anyway? curious and need that for an online argument I am having right now.....

[alsame]

10. Not sure. One of the MSNBC pundits

said it this morning. Sorry I can't remember who, it was a panel with Tweety and Eugene Robinson. I switched to CSPAN shortly after that, so I don't know if it's been mentioned again.

[alsame]

12. Here you go - it was

Julian Bond on MSNBC. I know it's probably too late for your argument, but here's the verification anyway.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014578920

[Bennyboy]

13. thnx

i can use that surely.............

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Honestly

In light of the event? They shouldn't be there.

A black President is going to be speaking in the same place that Reverend MLK was when he gave that speech.

[postulater]

7. Well, they didn't have a dream. Whaddya expect? nt

[Larkspur]

8. Actually, they steal or squash other people's dreams, especially those of the

Middle and Working classes.

[postulater]

9. Yeah, their dream was our nightmare.

[olddots]

11. Atleast the turd maggot repukes used to try to cover their tracks

n.t.