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about Bush Sr, I actually just saw a PBS docu where people claimed he was very much into dialogue and was in the habit of developing personal relationships via phone with world leaders
I didn't like his politics, but I respected (respect) the man.
Any Republican in that day and age who would stand up, after pledging to not raise taxes KNOWING that it was a political liability, but still the right thing for the country, gets my respect.
glad you caught that...
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about Bush Sr, I actually just saw a PBS docu where people claimed he was very much into dialogue and was in the habit of developing personal relationships via phone with world leaders
imagine that
I didn't like his politics, but I respected (respect) the man.
Any Republican in that day and age who would stand up, after pledging to not raise taxes KNOWING that it was a political liability, but still the right thing for the country, gets my respect.