Bush And Father Do Golf Fundraiser For McCain

George W. Bush famously claimed to have given up golf out of respect for soldiers in Iraq:

"I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf," he said. "I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal."

But this great sacrifice has taken the backseat to a more urgent concern -- raising money for John McCain:

If you're a high-flying Republican, and you can afford to take next Monday off to fly to Maine, have we got a treat for you.

On that day, former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush are hosting a high-dollar fundraiser for John McCain near their home in Kennebunkport.

According to a solicitation sent by the McCain camp, for the low, low price of $5,000, you can play a round of golf at Cape Arundel Golf Course, Bush's home course.

"Both President Bush and Governor Jeb Bush will be stopping by to greet the foursomes," the missive promises. "The course is reserved for this private group, and VIPs will be visiting during your round of golf. This event is a great way to end a weekend getaway, and we would be honored if you can attend."

Comments

[KOisGod]

What a target rich environment.

[BabsfromKS]

you just made the watch list go up to a million and one

[lvdragonlady]

well well well - caught in another lie, imagine that.

[cabgx2]

He did not lie. He just stopped supporting the troops.

[SonnyBono]

Please advise when he ever actually supported the troops or anyone else not a member of the Bush crime family.

[ErnestineBass]

Lemme get this straight...our pResident has decided to "temporarily" give up on giving up the golf he says he gave up out of respect for the mothers of American troops who are fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan JUST SO he can host a celebrity GOLF TOURNAMENT to raise campaign funds for another halfwit nutbag who's stated it might be necessary to keep those same troops fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan (and Iran?) for the next 100 years???
...Oooookie dokie.

Irony, thy name is BOOOsh.

[hip dibler]

worst president?

it's much worse than that.

he's going for worst person.

[saami]

I think he might just wrestle it away from Cheney....worst person in the world!

[klosskid]

Worst "person"? Do you really consider that thing human?

[Axolotl]

W = dbag.

[madron]

I'm suprised the old man would be seen with his failure son...

[Colmore]

A golf fundraiser for McCain? Does he golf? I thought he could not raise his arms above his shoulders. This sounds like one of Georgie's bright ideas.

[eugenegerard]

I thought this treasonous president quite golf til the end of the war?

[Axolotl]

they have a nice course in the Hague for this f u k ing ido t

[charlestonpaul]

His words have no meaning. He is a shell of a man. What an ass !!
Hurry up 1.20.09

[metropixie]

Does anyone still believes a word that comes out of this devil's mouth?

[HarveyD]

Not anyone whose brainstem is still attached.

[Soothsayer08]

I thought Bush had given up golf as a tribute to the troops in Iraq? Guess that didn't last long.

[haleywins]

Flip flopper.

[VOTER]

There is a 60% chance for rain in that area of Maine next Monday.

MAY THE RAIN GODS DROWN THEM WITH DOWNPOURS AND LIGHTENING.

"Fore!"

[dontomas]

It must be true, GW Bush is a sociopath. A sane person could not possibly be depressed and worried over the calamities strewn upon the American people. Every time I see his stupid grin and hear of his stupid antics I just hate him more. Come on people we need a few miliion voices to get this man out of office now.

[isisdawnra]

Nancy!!!! Get busy!

[truthoutdotduh]

Yeah right. Wait for Nancy to act. Ain't gonna happen . . . Got to get rid of her, and many, many more!

[truthskr]

So I guess that it's alright to golf while troops are at war as long as the cause that you're golfing for is to keep troops at war (by electing McCain).

[truthoutdotduh]

yup. It would appear to be the case.

[helonias]

"Send the wrong signal" is his middle name

[McChimp]

Bush: "I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf," he said. "I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal."

Keith Olbermann is going to have a field day with this, prepare for BUSH, SHUT THE HELL UP!!! Part 2...

[truthoutdotduh]

Yup. And prepare for Bush to be the worst person in the world . . . again . . . But what will be done about it? Nothing as usual.