Did I hear right at the SC GOP debate?

Trump was Trump again, doing what he does and taking no prisoners!
He even dared to attack former president George W. Bush for taking

our nation to war in Iraq!

This would not stand, especially to Jeb Bush who immediately came
to his brother's defense. Jeb reminded us his brother kept our 

country safe. Even Colin Powell's name was reverently mentioned

to strengthen the case to remove Saddam Hussein.

But, as I listened to the fond remembrance of Bush 43 and Powell

I thought how different the feelings were during the 2008

presidential election campaign.

As I recall, the Republican Party had no use for George Bush, the
man who "kept our country safe". The party did not even invite him

to its convention. This was the 'thank you' for eight years of 

fighting against terrorism where it was found. As expected its

leadership turned into jelly fish.

And for those who put Colin Powell on a political pedestal,remember
it was Powell who endorsed Barack Obama, a political neophyte with
scant experience against his mentor in the Senate, John McCain,
much more accomplished.  Powell continued to insult his party by
supporting Obama once again against Mitt Romney in 2012.

So the outrage towards Trump should pale to the outrage of insulting

President Bush by his own party. And to hold up Powell as a paragon
of political virtue is hogwash!

Trump may be tarnished by his comments, but the Republican Party

should be embarrassed​ for showing no appreciation for George W. Bush!​
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