by Pa Rock
Citizen Journalist
Donald Trump has finally broken through the Crepe Curtain and gotten himself invited to an important state funeral. The U.S. politician who was pointedly told to stay away from the funerals of former First Lady Barbara Bush and Arizona Senator John McCain, has finally arrived in the front pew of grief-stricken mourners with today's funeral of former President George H.W. Bush.
Trump, easily the most petty individual to ever occupy the White House, set the low bar for personal retribution last August when he ordered the U.S. flag flying over the White House to be raised just hours after it had initially been lowered to mark the passing of John McCain. Calmer minds eventually prevailed and the flag was once again lowered to honor the U.S. Senator, war vet, and former prisoner of war.
In addition to funerals, Great Britain's Prince Harry and his bride made it very clear that they did not want the racist American President at their wedding.
Poor Donald just couldn't get any respect.
But then sometime late last summer the Bush family contacted him and said that Poppy Bush wanted Trump to be at his funeral - in a non-speaking capacity. Trump negotiated his acceptance of the invitation, saying he would attend if he could be guaranteed that none of the speakers at the funeral would bad-mouth him. (He apparently lacked a basic understanding of the solemn nature of funerals.)
So this morning the funeral of George H.W. Bush is underway in Washington, DC. Early reports indicate that Trump looked away from Bill Clinton's extended hand - but that Clinton continued to smile broadly through the poorly executed snub, and that a frosty Hillary refused to even look at Trump. The Donald did shake hands with the Obamas who were seated between the Trumps and the Clintons. That was reportedly the first interaction between Trump and his predecessor in the White House in the two years that Trump has been in office.
There is a classic clip circulating on the internet that shows George W. Bush slipping a piece of candy out of his pocket and then passing it to Michelle Obama as he shakes her hand. What a warm and humorous gesture. The Bush's may have not been the most effective leaders that our country has ever experienced, but both father and son, qualify as real human beings.
The classiest mourner, Sully, Bush's service dog, did not appear to be in attendance. That's too bad because his presence would have added a bit more humanity to the morning of somber tributes.
My sincerest condolences to the Bush family.
Citizen Journalist
Donald Trump has finally broken through the Crepe Curtain and gotten himself invited to an important state funeral. The U.S. politician who was pointedly told to stay away from the funerals of former First Lady Barbara Bush and Arizona Senator John McCain, has finally arrived in the front pew of grief-stricken mourners with today's funeral of former President George H.W. Bush.
Trump, easily the most petty individual to ever occupy the White House, set the low bar for personal retribution last August when he ordered the U.S. flag flying over the White House to be raised just hours after it had initially been lowered to mark the passing of John McCain. Calmer minds eventually prevailed and the flag was once again lowered to honor the U.S. Senator, war vet, and former prisoner of war.
In addition to funerals, Great Britain's Prince Harry and his bride made it very clear that they did not want the racist American President at their wedding.
Poor Donald just couldn't get any respect.
But then sometime late last summer the Bush family contacted him and said that Poppy Bush wanted Trump to be at his funeral - in a non-speaking capacity. Trump negotiated his acceptance of the invitation, saying he would attend if he could be guaranteed that none of the speakers at the funeral would bad-mouth him. (He apparently lacked a basic understanding of the solemn nature of funerals.)
So this morning the funeral of George H.W. Bush is underway in Washington, DC. Early reports indicate that Trump looked away from Bill Clinton's extended hand - but that Clinton continued to smile broadly through the poorly executed snub, and that a frosty Hillary refused to even look at Trump. The Donald did shake hands with the Obamas who were seated between the Trumps and the Clintons. That was reportedly the first interaction between Trump and his predecessor in the White House in the two years that Trump has been in office.
There is a classic clip circulating on the internet that shows George W. Bush slipping a piece of candy out of his pocket and then passing it to Michelle Obama as he shakes her hand. What a warm and humorous gesture. The Bush's may have not been the most effective leaders that our country has ever experienced, but both father and son, qualify as real human beings.
The classiest mourner, Sully, Bush's service dog, did not appear to be in attendance. That's too bad because his presence would have added a bit more humanity to the morning of somber tributes.
My sincerest condolences to the Bush family.
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