Will the Bush and Clinton families dominate US politics for the next 36 years?

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The discussion revolves around the potential political influence of the Bush and Clinton families in the United States over the next 36 years. Participants explore themes of political relationships, public perception, and the implications of familial ties in politics.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the friendship between the Bush and Clinton families may be an effort to reduce political divisiveness, while questioning the genuineness of this relationship.
  • Others express concern about the implications of having both families dominate U.S. politics, with one participant humorously noting the potential for a "Bush-Clinton dynasty."
  • Health issues of Bill Clinton are discussed, with some participants speculating on how these may affect public perception and his viability in politics.
  • A participant shares a humorous political cartoon idea that reflects the dynamics between the families, illustrating a playful critique of their relationships.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of skepticism and humor regarding the political future of the Bush and Clinton families, with no clear consensus on whether their influence will be beneficial or detrimental.

Contextual Notes

There are varying assumptions about the motivations behind the relationships between the families, and the discussion includes speculative comments about health and political viability without definitive evidence.

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...Bush and Clinton, in part because they have worked so closely on fund-raising efforts, have forged a close friendship in recent months, prompting some humor from former first lady Barbara Bush when she introduced the former presidents.

"It's my great honor to introduce America's favorite new couple," she said. "Everyone is talking about the 'odd couple,' George and Bill — or, as I now call him, Son."...
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/3169855

Is this merely an effort to reduce the divisiveness between the parties, or is this genuine?
 
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Oh yes, at one point Clinton responded: "These two will do anything to get another president in the family".
 
All i know is those 2 next to each other scares me. Clinton looking so old also scares me.
 
And more recently Hillary and Newt. It is to reduce polarization. But let's examine why, and who would benefit. IMO I doubt it will work.
 
Pengwuino said:
All i know is those 2 next to each other scares me. Clinton looking so old also scares me.

you right pengwuino, clinton looks like he is dying or something,maybe he has cancer, he ate lots of junk food.
 
He did have heart surgery... but does that effect your looks much?
 
Health problems do seem to age people quickly. I don't know of any quantitative measure of this, but it seems to true.

I keep thinking of a political cartoon that is begging to be sketched. Through the front window of the the Bush Sr. home we see George Sr, Barbara, and Bill all having great time, with George Jr. locked outside pounding on the door. Hillary is hiding in the shrubs and peaking in the window.
 
Pengwuino said:
All i know is those 2 next to each other scares me. Clinton looking so old also scares me.
I know what you mean.

Hillary as first woman President in 2008 & 2012

George P Bush (son of Jeb) as first Hispanic (at least half hispanic) President in 2016 & 2020.

Thirty-six years of the Bush-Clinton dynasty. :rolleyes:
 

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