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I had my share of disagreements with this man. But this is still CLEARLY what a president acts like.
Good on ya, Dubya!!!
Well (in admiration), he would think it isn’t presidential. But then, he has a core of some sweetness he simply can’t be rid of.
IC
Like you, I had/have a lot things I disagree with and I certainly don’t want any more Bushes anywhere near the White House (go away, Jeb)
But GW is basically a good and decent man.
That slight pause and micro-smile when he says his gift to Bill Clinton is a bucket of cold water speaks volumes.
Would have been more impressed if he handed off to She Who Must Not Be Named instead of Bill.
This has got to stop, there is a drought here in California.
i thought you were joking
Ice bucket challenge stirs controversy in drought-plagued California
what a sad little state
i’m a hafta take a super duper long shower to wash the stupid off
Hope your sewerage bill is paid up.
Nice to know I’m not the only one who refuses to take part in this mob phenomenon.
I’ve never been one to join in such group excitations – my nature recoils at the thought of doing so.
Same with those damn colored ribbons and plastic bracelets.
I’ll just write a check and/or say a silent prayer if I am moved by the plight at issue.
I’m with you Bob. Any club that would have me as a member etc..
Still, if this raises money to support research and/or people dealing with this devastating disease and their families, have at it.
I don’t get the “raise awareness” thing. Being aware of the disease does what exactly? And I have little doubt that some who’ve “risen to the challenge” are no more aware of what ALS is after they self-baptised with ice water. They likely think that ALS is a Soccer League.
check out Matt Cubbler’s facebook page, whose challenge is to show video proof that you donated, not that you dumped ice water on your head.
I don’t get the “raise awareness” thing. Being aware of the disease does what exactly?
For ALS, not much beyond the link between name recognition and fundraising. One suspects that for the next few years, they’ll raise a lot of money from people who say, “Oh — you’re the ice water people!”
For stuff like prostate cancer, awareness goes a lot further, because there’s an actual need to convince Manly Men that they really do need to get checked.
I’m of two minds on the ice buckets. On the one hand, it’s just another manifestation of Selfie Culture. On the other hand, at least it’s using that superficial “look at me” craze to do some good. It’s way better than more duckface.
Thanks Squid. I was being too curmudgeonly to think that through.
I’m just damn sick and tired of the “look at me” shit. I’ve witnessed asswipes taking selfies in ICU waiting rooms and at funerals.
We need some way to raise awareness of “common decency”.
-Thank you, Steph.
-As far as I’m concerned I am never way too curmudgeonly.
Bob, I’m a gin-drinking curmudgeonly misanthrope. And that’s on my better days.
Substitute bourbon and you’re describing me.
Change that to single-malt and you’re describing me.
Hope and change that to…
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