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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Bush's Simpler New Life Has No Talk of 'L Word' (Legacy)

He moves firmly among the 33% who supported him

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(Newser) – President Bush began his new life in an "insulated bubble" the day he left Washington toting a plane of teary-eyed friends watching a rosy video tribute on the Bush era. Low approval ratings? Bah. "He lives squarely in the remaining 33%" who supported him, writes Washington Post's Eli Saslow in a lengthy look at Bush's post-presidential world.

Weekends are spent at the ranch, where George's day begins with a long walk, chainsaw in hand. The former first couple spends most weekdays in their conservative Dallas neighborhood, with nary a sign of the political sniping about his record in DC. Neither Bush cooks, so they order takeout from a local market or rely on friends who know not to ask about what he calls his "L word"—his legacy.

Laura Bush makes a rare public appearance at the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Awards at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin last week.
Laura Bush makes a rare public appearance at the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Awards at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin last week.   (AP Photo/ Roni Gendler, Texas Cultural Trust)
Former President George Bush throws the season opening first pitch before the baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and Texas Ranger in Arlington, Texas, last week.
Former President George Bush throws the season opening first pitch before the baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and Texas Ranger in Arlington, Texas, last week.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Bush speaks with the French foreign minister while in office. When Bush recalls his presidency, it's often to remember stories like one about a
Bush speaks with the French foreign minister while in office. When Bush recalls his presidency, it's often to remember stories like one about a "magical" rainbow in Romania.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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The presidency that is remembered on Daria Place bears little resemblance to the one that most of the country continues to blame for its problems.
- Eli Saslow

There's a comfort that comes with knowing you probably won't be alive to see the real verdict on your presidency. - Kirbyjon Caldwell, Bush's friend

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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 11, 09 12:53 PM CDT
Slip into history quietly you incompetent douche. Reply
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paul123
Apr 11, 09 1:19 PM CDT
Don't talk about Obama like that!
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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 12, 09 9:39 AM CDT
Sorry, I was referring to George "Dumbass" Bush. The guy who caused all these problems with his ineptness.
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PaleRider
Apr 12, 09 5:10 PM CDT
On Bush's worst day he's better than the joke in the WH now.
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justme
Apr 11, 09 1:03 PM CDT
Say that from a country where you are safe to berate anyone you like. We shall see how well Savior Obama does. With his many screwups to date, I can only pray for his (and our) success. Just glad that he seems to be following many Bush policies (under different brand names) in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East and elsewhere. Reply
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