Video: Beloved president gets rousing ovation at basketball game
posted at 4:33 pm on January 29, 2009 by Allahpundit
It’s in Waco, granted, but after eight years of Bush Derangement Syndrome culminating in boos at The One’s inauguration, any moment of appreciation is a sweet one.
Dude, are we sure Texas is a blue state? Click the image to watch.
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Cool and ’bout time.
Pasalubong on January 29, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Well deserved.
Brat on January 29, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Mr. and Mrs. Bush certainly looked to appreciate it.
BadgerHawk on January 29, 2009 at 4:36 PM
“For he’s a jolly good fellow…”
RobCon on January 29, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Not until Texas passes an income tax.
WashJeff on January 29, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Geez they have to be relieved to be back in civvies so to speak.
BillLalor on January 29, 2009 at 4:37 PM
He looks so old now.
terryannonline on January 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM
He’s finally back with the “regular” Americans.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM
By the way, McConell just said he’ll oppose the Pelosi-Reid-Obama Debt Bill of ’09 on Neil Cavuto. He thinks few Republicans (if any at all) will vote for it in the Senate.
amerpundit on January 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM
I don’t recall Nixon getting a standing O afterwards…
Or Carter for that matter…
Skywise on January 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Thank you President Bush and your lovely Lady Laura. It makes me proud to be a Texan.
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letget on January 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM
My thoughts exactly. Maybe it was good thing McCain didn’t win.
/sarc
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM
No Allah, you’re the one that overreacts and automatically thinks Texas is a blue state simply because of party ID. I live in Ohio and regardless of what the morons happen to say or think, Ohio isn’t even a blue state.
MobileVideoEngineer on January 29, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Nice to have you home, George. There are about 30 million Texas militia who have your back. Sit back and relax. It’ll take more then Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to storm these walls.
Limerick on January 29, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Awesome.
Cr4sh Dummy on January 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Laura looks great. George looks a bit tired — needs to put a little meat on his bones, imho. Texas cookin’ should fix that soon!
Y-not on January 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Amen.
BadgerHawk on January 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM
I miss him alot…
dangitt on January 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM
good luck with the war crimes trials coyners
jp on January 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM
You can almost see him mutter, come on knock it off, let’s relax and watch a game…we are going to miss him more then we ever imagined…
right2bright on January 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Bush is a good and honorable man. History will vindicate him. I may not have agreed with everything he did, but I know he did what he thought was best for our country and for all Americans. He always put his country first. I am grateful for his service.
katieanne on January 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Good to see the President and Fist Lady getting a truly warm welcome………..
………… enjoy your rest Mr. President, you are missed.
Seven Percent Solution on January 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Mine too. 41 looks better than his son does. Time to
build the Bush bunkerrelax.baldilocks on January 29, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Yes, but just look at Obama since last spring. In a year, he’ll look like Lincoln did just before he died.
Let’s not forget–both of Obama’s parents died at relatively young ages. And he’s been a smoker? Chat up his workout routine all you want. The public thought JFK was the picture of health. Yeah, right.
Good for Bush.
BuckeyeSam on January 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Thank you, Mr. President. I wish your successor had your class and humility.
kingsjester on January 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM
I miss those two people already. Nobody is perfect, but Laura Bush and President Bush did a fantastic job keeping my family safe during their watch, and that is about all that government should be in existence to provide.
Hening on January 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM
My thoughts exactly. I hope he outlives his critics. Don’t worry, God has got GWB’s back.
Sweetness0726 on January 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM
I do miss him more than I ever thought possible. I am happy that he can finally sleep at night. He does look tired. He’s a good man. Laura is a great lady.
BetseyRoss on January 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Nice. Classy couple.
conservative pilgrim on January 29, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Sweet!
He deserved that.
Kinda got me there for a sec.
TheSitRep on January 29, 2009 at 4:46 PM
This man is a great American and was a strong leader.
He deserves this type of response wherever he goes.
Thank you President Bush.
Baxter Greene on January 29, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Laura looks more comfortable than she’s looked in ages. I remember reading/hearing somewhere she was looking forward to wearing more casual clothes. As to her husband, yeah, he looks like he could use a good massage.
Anna on January 29, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Not my favorite president policy-wise, but a very good man and as much as I selfishly may want it, I’m glad for them to be able to return to private citizenry.
sobincorporated on January 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM
That felt sooooo good to see. So good.
fiscallyconservative on January 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM
I miss President Bush and the First Lady.
What a wonderful couple and what a mighty strong man to have as our President kicking terrorist butt.
We now have a socialist wimp in the White House sending love letters to Iran.
Can 2012 come any sooner?
jencab on January 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM
BITE yo muhhfrikken tongue!!!
44Magnum on January 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM
This is impressive and heart-warming, but it’s also on his home turf. Let’s see what happens during his first foreign trip.
KillerKane on January 29, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Thank you for posting this. It is so touching.
sinsing on January 29, 2009 at 4:48 PM
As a side note…Texas has scrapped the Trans Texas Taxway.
Limerick on January 29, 2009 at 4:48 PM
The real question is this…….Can 43 tell better jokes than 41?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 29, 2009 at 4:49 PM
I can’t wait for him to start snarking Obama… I know it won’t ever happen but I dream of it ok… he’s too much of a man to ever do that.
Kaptain Amerika on January 29, 2009 at 4:49 PM
good, just in time to watch Iraq hold a seamless election to decide its future leaders.
rob verdi on January 29, 2009 at 4:49 PM
yes!
ctmom on January 29, 2009 at 4:50 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB4KSiveH38
jp on January 29, 2009 at 4:51 PM
So nice to see. He deserves every bit of that applause after all of the BDS he has endured and continues to endure (Olberman just can’t let it go. I saw him ranting and raving about Bush the other day). Pres. Bush and Laura look well rested and happy!!
Callie C. on January 29, 2009 at 4:51 PM
This is impressive and heart-warming, but it’s also on his home turf. Let’s see what happens during his first foreign trip.
KillerKane on January 29, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Why would Bush visit Massachussetts?
Bishop on January 29, 2009 at 4:52 PM
GOSH. I miss him so, so much. I really got onto him during the second term…but, c’mon…he DID HIS JOB…he kept us safe through so much. I just want to cry.
Mommypundit on January 29, 2009 at 4:52 PM
It ain’t the years, it’s the mileage. He’s had to put up with more than most.
Jim Treacher on January 29, 2009 at 4:53 PM
haha
Mommypundit on January 29, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Who gives a rat’s ass how some cock-on-the-walk reacts to George?
Limerick on January 29, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Who cares how he’s received overseas? Honestly, it’s irrelevant.
Y-not on January 29, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Hope he’s doing ok. If anyone doubts that being President of the United States is hard just look at the before and after pictures of every modern president. And you can tell they look tired and exhausted. Heck I’ve noticed that President Obama has gotten more gray hair and that’s probably just from two years of campaigning.
terryannonline on January 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Once out of office 41 said: “Don’t cry for me Argentina”. May 43 enjoy the next stage of his life.
BHO Jonestown on January 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM
He looks older, but relaxed and a little slimmer than in recent years.
As for Texas being a blue state, riiiiiiiiight. That’ll happen never. Like any big state, there are blue areas. Hell, Houston alone has blue patches like the Heights and Montrose. But overall this a conservative state and it will remain so as long as the U.S.A. is around.
Doughboy on January 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM
That was great!
becki51758 on January 29, 2009 at 4:56 PM
If McCain would have won he would be looking like Old Bowman in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
WashJeff on January 29, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Thanks for posting this, very enjoyable to watch!
I join many others here in saying that I’ll miss President and Mrs. Bush, and I wish them a happy, safe, relaxing and wonderful retirement!
TeeDee on January 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Too bad he left right before the rest of the Republicans found their balls.
You’re missed, sir. Although you look better since you took the weight of the world off your shoulders.
MadisonConservative on January 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Wait a minute, wait a minute! Did you see him patting the coach on the back at the beginnig of the clip? Is he going to be brought up on charges of trademark infringement? I thought The Won had a monopoly on “the touch”.
FinallyRight on January 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Go Bears! I went there for two years and even watched the Towers fall there, glued to my TV for all but two classes (none of mine were canceled). Many of us were a little afraid being so close to Crawford.
The girls basketball team was the only decent sports team we had, so it’s fitting he went to one of their games.
And yeah, I’m not so surprised Texas could go completely blue. Austin isn’t so weird anymore by our standards.
Esthier on January 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM
If you guys had a “favorite” post feature, to bookmark the best things you’d seen here …
… I’d be clicking that button for this one.
That’s my President right there. I truly wish I were still serving under him. In my heart, I still am.
And damn … on his home turf, he’s a freakin’ rock star.
Professor Blather on January 29, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Nice! I totally teared up watching it.
califcon on January 29, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Houston, DFW, San Antonio, all of Austin…
Sorry to be a pessimist, but this isn’t a place to proudly declare Bush love and be received openly. Maybe after Obama’s been given some time to mess up.
Esthier on January 29, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Houston, D
FW, San Antonio, all of Austin…Fixed. The line in the sand is Hwy 360
Limerick on January 29, 2009 at 5:04 PM
What I noticed is that 0 stopped coloring his hair a few months before the election. IMHO to look a little more “distinguished.” All form, no substance, all about appearances.
Brat on January 29, 2009 at 5:04 PM
It’s about twenty points away from it – and more if things go the way I think they will.
Vashta.Nerada on January 29, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Actually, its not.
But if you want an honest appraisal, you have to pick the right places overseas. Skip France and Massachusetts. Instead, try Baghdad or Kabul.
The “overseas” reaction he would get in those places would make this reaction look like a polite golf clap.
Professor Blather on January 29, 2009 at 5:06 PM
My experience living in Houston for 7 years was that the liberals there are less shrill than they are in other places where I’ve lived. They don’t expect everyone to agree with them and behave themselves accordingly.
Y-not on January 29, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Second awesomely awesome of the day
Vashta.Nerada on January 29, 2009 at 5:06 PM
I know the guy deserves some rest and all, but maybe he should run for Kay Bailey Hutchinson’s senate seat.
t.ferg on January 29, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Can we get three in a day?
Vashta.Nerada on January 29, 2009 at 5:07 PM
God knows I miss him, and it’s only been a little over a week.
It’s gonna be a long four years, folks.
Gothguy on January 29, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Do you live up here? I don’t know many Republicans North of 360, or at least I didn’t until my husband joined a golf club. I hate it that the stereotype fits, but it’s the only thing about the club that feels like home to me.
Esthier on January 29, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Bet GW thanks God every night that he’s got his family, his health his money and that 8 years of the world’s hardest job is behind him.
jeanie on January 29, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Here’s the deal with Texas; all the liberals move to Texas because they don’t have a state tax, and then want to impose their wacky politics on her when they get there. Therefore, TX slips away a little at a time.
baxtrice on January 29, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Great vid.
Dubn8tr on January 29, 2009 at 5:09 PM
*yawn*
Looks like W still only appears before pre-screened crowds of loyal Bushies.
benny shakar on January 29, 2009 at 5:09 PM
God bless him and his family.
promachus on January 29, 2009 at 5:09 PM
It appears you’re still a moron.
t.ferg on January 29, 2009 at 5:10 PM
I just got a thrill up my leg…sniff. I miss Bush 43. Seriously, it`s very nice to see some POSITIVE coverage, I hope the Bush`s enjoy their retirement.
NY Conservative on January 29, 2009 at 5:11 PM
you mean west?
That’s OK. Even if the party affiliation treads Blue it is a Red shade of blue. One thing for sure, push comes to shove and Texas will shove back.
Limerick on January 29, 2009 at 5:11 PM
I could watch that 100 times (and I just might).
JeffreyLloyd on January 29, 2009 at 5:11 PM
From what I’ve heard and seen through research, they have not, they are simply calling it something else.
MobileVideoEngineer on January 29, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Do you mean like California? Some of my friends cannot believe that I support Sarah Palin. They think I’m frickin’ nuts!! It’s impossible to have an intelligent discussion with them about Palin or Bush for that matter.
Callie C. on January 29, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Yawn.
Liberal, meet reality.
:)
Professor Blather on January 29, 2009 at 5:13 PM
For real? You are still with those talking points? Kos hasn’t given you new talking points since Obama has been elected? Bush is out of office now, you can stop with the faux outrage now.
terryannonline on January 29, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Why would Bush visit Massachussetts [sic]?
Bishop on January 29, 2009 at 4:52 PM
How quickly you people forget GWB is a Connecticut preppie.
benny shakar on January 29, 2009 at 5:13 PM
It’s hard to say and very much depends on where you are. I lived in Harris County (Houston’s county) for 22 years. Most don’t discuss politics, so I can see that the liberals there would seem less shrill anyway.
Esthier on January 29, 2009 at 5:13 PM
I understand your point (re the reactions in countries freed from tyranny during Bush’s administration), but I still disagree with you about the weight that should be placed on foreigners’ feelings about former (or current) presidents. I’ve traveled for business overseas during both Gulf Wars and worked with many foreign nationals — not exactly our heydays of global popularity — whether the U.S. is popular or not with the rank and file citizens is irrelevant.
In any event, I suspect the issue is moot. Unlike Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, President Bush is unlikely to spend a lot of time globe-trotting seeking approval from a bunch of foreigners.
Y-not on January 29, 2009 at 5:14 PM
All the libs who didn’t move to NH because there’s no income tax must be moving to TX instead. Poor Texas–it’s fighting for its life. We lost! The idjuts are in charge. I keep wondering why though since, even the stupidest liberal(and there are many)should be able to see that they are changing things for the worse. Guess not!
jeanie on January 29, 2009 at 5:14 PM
WOOT!!WOOT!!!Now that’s a President!!
ACORN!Only a few counties went to Barry.
Acorn already working for Barry in 2012..Barry just paid them back with American tax dollars.
christene on January 29, 2009 at 5:15 PM
I wasn’t referring to foreigners.
:)
Professor Blather on January 29, 2009 at 5:17 PM
No, it’s a circle. I meant North, as in, above the bottom of it on up.
I’d like to think that, but leaving here has me unconvinced. baxtrice explained it the way I see it.
Right, troll. He never appeared before unkind crowds that booed him or threw shoes at him. Those were just nation-wide hallucinations.
Esthier on January 29, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Hey benny….
bite Texas.
TXDOT declared it dead. Sure, the land grabbers plan is to revive it but where is the support? Is it in the other 49?
If so Barry better come with the Army of the Potomac because south of the Red River it’s got a stake threw it’s heart.
Limerick on January 29, 2009 at 5:20 PM
OK, countdown until “The Daily Show” or one or more of the late-night comics associates the fans cheering Bush in Waco with the Branch Davidian cultists — In 5 … 4 … 3 …..
jon1979 on January 29, 2009 at 5:20 PM
I wish I could have been there screaming my head off “Thanks Thanks Thanks” to GWB! He was and is a class act. It choked me up to see the emotion he showed during the anthem and the modesty when his name was announced. The American people will see, eventually, how good we had it the last 8 years – no scandals, no arrogance and a truly patriotic commander-in-chief. “Thanks Thanks Thanks Mr. President!”
AndAwayWeGo on January 29, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Ann Richards graduated from Baylor.
jon1979 on January 29, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Most of us realize that Massachusetts is a different state and that no matter where an American was born, we still get a choice in the place we call home.
It’s not news that Bush adopted Texas as his home state. We didn’t forget that Clinton isn’t a native New Yorker either. Doesn’t mean she’s going to go back to Arkansas any time soon without being forced to, and Chicago is too tainted even for a Clinton these days.
Esthier on January 29, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Maybe it’s just because I’m in the Clear Lake area of Houston, but I know a lot more conservatives than liberals. But I haven’t found liberals to be an overwhelming majority anywhere that I’ve visited in TX, other than Austin.
And if someone could find it, the reception that 41 and 43 received at the Texas A&M graduation in December was pretty sweet, too.
prolix on January 29, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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