Bush says Palin isn't qualified to be the President

**min0 lee** · 11-05-2010, 06:22 AM

There...he said it. Now stop this nonsense about her being qualified.

WASHINGTON - Two years of retirement haven't dulled George W. Bush's political zest - and President Obama and Sarah Palin are among his under-the-radar targets.

The 43rd President has told friends the ex-Alaska governor isn't qualified to be President and criticizes Arizona Sen. John McCain for putting Palin on the 2008 GOP ticket and handing her a national platform.

"Naming Palin makes Bush think less of McCain as a man," a Republican official familiar with Bush's thinking told the Daily News.

"He thinks McCain ran a lousy campaign with an unqualified running mate and destroyed any chance of winning by picking Palin."

As he prepares for the Tuesday launch of his memoir, "Decision Points," Bush scrupulously gives his successor a public pass - a statesmanlike stance urged by his father, President George H. W. Bush.

"I want my President to succeed because if my President succeeds my country succeeds, and I want my country to succeed," Bush typically says when asked about Obama.

"He won't call Obama by name but he won't trash him," a confidant noted, referring to Bush's comments in post-presidency speaking appearances, which have netted him millions, often at $100,000 or more a pop.

Still, he thinks Obama has failed as a President - a judgment supported by this week's robust Republican gains.

Several Bush friends, associates and longtime political allies said President 43 is worried about Obama's Afghanistan policy.

He supports the troop surge and more muscular drone strikes against terrorist targets, but also believes Obama has made a mess of relations with Pakistan.

"He thinks the policy is adrift," one insider reported.

Predictably, Bush also believes his tax cuts shouldn't be allowed to expire, including those for the wealthiest of Americans Obama wants to deep-six.

For the most part, Bush lets others worry about the politics these days while he focuses on building his presidential library and his lucrative speech business.

What Bush calls "my internal alarm clock" still gets him up at 4:30 to 5 every morning. He makes Laura coffee before beginning his exercise workout. Just as in Washington, he hits dirt-bike trails around Dallas regularly.

Like Obama, Bush has become a zealous golfer. He and Laura joined Brookhollow Country Club, and he's on the links there or at Preston Trail Golf Club three times a week most weeks.

"He's getting better," a friend says, guessing he may be playing at a 12 handicap. He has installed putting greens at his North Dallas home and Crawford ranch.

The Bushes eat out with pals at least once a week. The wives typically choose the venue. He's a big fan of the ham and cheese souffle at Rise, a trendy Inwood Village souffle bistro.

He misses some of the old perks, like the aide who cleaned up after his Scottish terrier Barney, but at 64 and comfortable, he has no complaints - and as his book makes clear, few regrets.

"He's got a great life and he knows it," an old friend told The News.

"He's so relieved to be out of Washington - you have no idea."

Read more: Ex-President George W. Bush rips wisdom of Barack Obama, Sarah Palin and John McCain to friends

**andyo** · 11-05-2010, 07:51 AM

That's the pot calling the kettle black.

**bio-chem** · 11-05-2010, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by andyo

That's the pot calling the kettle black.

care to elaborate?

**tucker01** · 11-05-2010, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by bio-chem

care to elaborate?

I think he is saying that bush isn't qualified to be the President

**bio-chem** · 11-05-2010, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I think he is saying that bush isn't qualified to be the President

being elected once may be a fluke but getting re-elected shows that the people think you are. which in my book is the only qualification needed. I personally think president obama was on par with Palin for qualifications for the presidency. then again she was only picked to be VP on the republican ticket. I guess we will have to wait 2 years to see if I am right about Obama or not.

**tucker01** · 11-05-2010, 09:01 AM

I was being a smart ass FYI

Guess I suck at that.

**I Are Baboon** · 11-05-2010, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I think he is saying that bush isn't qualified to be the President

Well technically he is right since Bush already served two terms.

**bio-chem** · 11-05-2010, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I was being a smart ass FYI

Guess I suck at that.

i lost my sense of humor. its around here somewhere

**LAM** · 11-05-2010, 10:29 AM

McCain is definitely kicking himself for letting someone like Palin have a such a large voice in mainstream politics today, sadly that might be his legacy. Probably should have vetted her properly vs grabbing a non DC insider to get the woman vote from Hillary.

I cringe when I hear here Palin speak, you can tell by her grammar and diction that there really isn't much going on upstairs.

**bio-chem** · 11-05-2010, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by LAM

McCain is definitely kicking himself for letting someone like Palin have a such a large voice in mainstream politics today, sadly that might be his legacy. Probably should have vetted her properly vs grabbing a non DC insider to get the woman vote from Hillary.

I cringe when I hear here Palin speak, you can tell by her grammar and diction that there really isn't much going on upstairs.

I can't stand palin. i think she shouldn't be anywhere outside of Alaskan politics, but I feel the same way when president Obama speaks

**Prince** · 11-05-2010, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by LAM

McCain is definitely kicking himself for letting someone like Palin have a such a large voice in mainstream politics today, sadly that might be his legacy. Probably should have vetted her properly vs grabbing a non DC insider to get the woman vote from Hillary.

I cringe when I hear here Palin speak, you can tell by her grammar and diction that there really isn't much going on upstairs.

I think McCain just wanted to fuck her.

**LAM** · 11-05-2010, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by bio-chem

I personally think president obama was on par with Palin for qualifications for the presidency.

from an educational standpoint about 40% of ex-presidents and ex-vice presidents hold law degrees. Palin would be the 1st POTUS with a degree in journalism. looking at the offices held they on are on par w/ about 20% +/- of ex Presidents being elected from the Senate to office of POTUS with no other elected offices held and the same for a governor going from that office directly to POTUS.

**stylus187** · 11-05-2010, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by bio-chem

I can't stand palin. i think she shouldn't be anywhere outside of Alaskan politics, but I feel the same way when president Obama speaks

Agreed!

**LAM** · 11-05-2010, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by andyo

That's the pot calling the kettle black.

It's amazing to watch some of GWB's early speeches from the beginning of his presidency to the end. he used to be a rather eloquent speaker, but at the end of his last term he was reminiscence of good old Mumbly Joe

**REDDOG309** · 11-05-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Prince

I think McCain just wanted to fuck her.

Me Too

**REDDOG309** · 11-05-2010, 12:07 PM

This

**bio-chem** · 11-05-2010, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by LAM

from an educational standpoint about 40% of ex-presidents and ex-vice presidents hold law degrees. Palin would be the 1st POTUS with a degree in journalism. looking at the offices held they on are on par w/ about 20% +/- of ex Presidents being elected from the Senate to office of POTUS with no other elected offices held and the same for a governor going from that office directly to POTUS.

I personally don't care what the degree is in. did he even practice law? could be underwater basket weaving for all i care. I guess I just kind of take in the whole picture. 2 years in the senate with a non-existent voting record doesn't do much for me when it comes to qualifications for the presidency.

**MDR** · 11-05-2010, 01:21 PM

Bush should know about not being qualified to be president.

**LAM** · 11-05-2010, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by bio-chem

I personally don't care what the degree is in. did he even practice law? could be underwater basket weaving for all i care. I guess I just kind of take in the whole picture. 2 years in the senate with a non-existent voting record doesn't do much for me when it comes to qualifications for the presidency.

his qualifications are equal to 40% of the past presidents and vice presidents....

**bio-chem** · 11-05-2010, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by LAM

his qualifications are equal to 40% of the past presidents and vice presidents

you are saying he is on the same level with John Adams and Thomas Jefferson for qualifications because they had the same higher education?

**min0 lee** · 11-05-2010, 04:36 PM

I wish someone had a quarter of what they had.

**bio-chem** · 11-05-2010, 04:46 PM

you and me both mino.

**LAM** · 11-05-2010, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by bio-chem

you are saying he is on the same level with John Adams and Thomas Jefferson for qualifications because they had the same higher education?

ah yes Thomas Jefferson the slave owner, one of the original American hypocrites.

**min0 lee** · 11-05-2010, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by LAM

ah yes Thomas Jefferson the slave owner, one of the original American hypocrites.

Those were different times, was it right....of course not. The man was brilliant though.

**bio-chem** · 11-05-2010, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Those were different times, was it right....of course not. The man was brilliant though.

I like your energy, but you are wasting your time

**Curt James** · 11-05-2010, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I think he is saying that bush isn't qualified to be the President

Who better to determine who is unfit for the presidency? Someone equally unqualified, right? lol

Uh...

Plus, what, ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND per speaking engagement? Wtf?

**Curt James** · 11-05-2010, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by LAM

McCain is definitely kicking himself for letting someone like Palin have a such a large voice in mainstream politics today, sadly that might be his legacy. Probably should have vetted her properly vs grabbing a non DC insider to get the woman vote from Hillary.

I cringe when I hear here Palin speak, you can tell by her grammar and diction that there really isn't much going on upstairs.

I'll disagree with that. It's the content (or profound lack thereof) of what she has to say that indicates "that there really isn't much going on upstairs."

I don't know any of that sh1t either (well, I knew Africa was a continent, DAMN!) but I'm also NOT on a presidential ticket.

**Nightowl** · 11-05-2010, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Curt James

Who better to determine who is unfit for the presidency? Someone equally unqualified, right? lol

Uh...

Plus, what, ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND per speaking engagement? Wtf?

Thank you! You took my words right out of my mouth

**Big Smoothy** · 11-06-2010, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by andyo

That's the pot calling the kettle black.

Definitely.

POSTUS Coke and POTUS Pepsi.

**min0 lee** · 11-06-2010, 08:33 AM

If ever there was a person made to get liberals nodding heads with Bush...that would be Palin.

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