# Bush II to Not Attend RNC **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [July 20, 2012, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904 "2012-07-20T23:23:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Enkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/21 "2012-07-21T20:15:27Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Didn’t I read or see somewhere that Palin was actually NOT invited? The headline I remember was that she was still waiting on her invitation. Don’t worry, she’ll pull that big 'ol bus up to the front doors and watch it from there. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/22 "2012-07-21T20:53:55Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Didn’t I read or see somewhere that Palin was actually NOT invited? Her invitation was put on a billboard in Russia. She should be able to see it from her porch. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/23 "2012-07-22T02:24:38Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > I have to agree, I don’t think a guy who can stand before a, ‘Mission Accomplished’ banner, when it’s clear he hasn’t accomplished anything, doesn’t really know the meaning of shame. > > It’s not shame, on his part, that’s keeping him away. > > American’s are ashamed of his presidency and the RNC, who dare not even speak his name, know it better than anyone. Speaking of shameless- he once told some Afghanistan war vets:“I must say, I’m a little envious. If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed.” He mentioned the “romance” of it all. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/24 "2012-07-22T14:22:21Z")
> [@Omg\_a\_Black\_Conservative](#): > > Because, iirc, he said he was content to keep a low profile once he left office. > > Edit: Ah, I see someone else explained it already. See post #11. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/25 "2012-07-22T15:04:57Z")
> [@](#): > > he was content to I thinks it’s generous to view it as his choice. I don’t see that him having any other choice, honestly. Potatoes- Potahtoes! ---
**Author:** ![joebuck20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/26 "2012-07-22T15:48:09Z")
The funny thing is though, that Romney has apparently had no problem associating with Dick Cheney, one of the few politicos even more unpopular than GWB when he left office. Didn’t Romney even attend a fundraiser at Dick’s place a while back? ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/27 "2012-07-23T00:38:12Z")
That’s because Romney knows where the power really is. ---
**Author:** ![MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/28 "2012-07-23T00:47:57Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > In other news, Jerry Sandusky will not be attending this years Penn State alumni dinner. Scheduling conflicts. Apparently good ol’ Coach Sandusky was especially devastated to have to miss it when he found out it was going to be held at Chuck E Cheese’s… (“Where a kid can be a kid!”) ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/29 "2012-07-23T00:48:53Z")
> [@joebuck20](#): > > The funny thing is though, that Romney has apparently had no problem associating with Dick Cheney, one of the few politicos even more unpopular than GWB when he left office. Didn’t Romney even attend a fundraiser at Dick’s place a while back? I don’t think that’s so big a deal-- it’s not like those events are big news stories like the convention will be. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/30 "2012-07-23T02:01:14Z")
I’d put money, that if Romney gets in, Cheney will be back in the White House, in some advisory position or such. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/31 "2012-07-23T02:06:21Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > I’d put money, that if Romney gets in, Cheney will be back in the White House, in some advisory position or such. Now I’m going to have nightmares. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/32 "2012-07-23T02:07:15Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > I’d put money, that if Romney gets in, Cheney will be back in the White House, in some advisory position or such. How much are you willing to bet? ---
**Author:** ![Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/f04885/32.png) [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/33 "2012-07-23T02:15:33Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > I’d put money, that if Romney gets in, Cheney will be back in the White House, in some advisory position or such. Would you also like to bet that Jerry Sandusky will be pardoned completely within a year? ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/34 "2012-07-24T03:14:28Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > I’d put money, that if Romney gets in, Cheney will be back in the White House, in some advisory position or such. Nothing major, just the VP search. After scouring the country, there’s _still_ only one he can recommend… ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2012, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/35 "2012-07-24T03:19:44Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > How much are you willing to bet? I’d put a tenner on it! ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/36 "2012-07-24T14:58:19Z")
Like he’s going to give up a chance to be puppet master again? Heart or no heart, on staff or part time ‘advisor’, I think he’ll still be pulling the strings. And yes, war with Iran would be on the table again, I believe. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/37 "2012-07-24T15:03:06Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > Like he’s going to give up a chance to be puppet master again? > > Heart or no heart, on staff or part time ‘advisor’, I think he’ll still be pulling the strings. > > And yes, war with Iran would be on the table again, I believe. So, you’re not willing to bet? ---
**Author:** ![shiftless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@shiftless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shiftless)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2012, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/38 "2012-07-24T15:47:22Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > I’d put money, that if Romney gets in, Cheney will be back in the White House, in some advisory position or such. Yep, as well as a whole lot of other folks from the Bush days. That is kind of how it works. A Pres. needs experienced people to staff a lot of positions and there are only so many around, out of work and loyal to the party. Dislike of Cheney and Rove are big reasons why I wouldn’t vote for Romney. If he publicly stated that he would not allow them power in the new White house he might just get me interested but he doesn’t want my vote that badly. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2012, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/39 "2012-07-24T16:11:58Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > So, you’re not willing to bet? I am! Me, me! $10! Right here! ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904/40 "2012-07-24T17:25:34Z")
> [@Greg\_Charles](#): > > Somebody should get a few drinks in him and talk him into crashing the party. “Dude, you were president. What are they going to do? Have some goons to frog-march you out?” Whatever happened would be entertaining. Don’t you find the suggestion that somebody should get a few drinks into a recovering alcoholic a bit, shall we say, not the best suggestion? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-ii-to-not-attend-rnc/628904.md?page=3)