His statement was actually quite respectful. I can not call names back at him for being cordial, something neither his son nor McCain is capable of. It appears his colleagues (Republicans) could take a bit of his wisdom in his approach to answering a question rather then bashing and whining in rhetoric.

any politician would be jealous of obama's fame…he's got a great presence, he's a rock star….

too bad he's still a two faced back stabbing politician….

I guess he's jealous that his son doesn't have half of Obama's intellect, charisma and polish.

Tim: have you ever listened to Limbaugh? I have. He's full of hate!

It's nice to see that Bush Sr., being the intellectual man that he is, is willing to acknowledge when someone else is good at something. He's never been able to ackowledge that about his own son George ,so why not let him bask in Obama's abilitie's? George Bush Sr. knows well that Obama can fix the presidency which has son has tarnished.

OBAMA 2008!!!

George H.W. Bush is what a Republican used to be before the moral majority took the party over. 41 is thoughtful, fair, reserved and humble. While I totally disagree with his politics at least he's a gentleman. How he produced 43 is beyond comprehension.

Can we dispense with the "…..this guy has done nothing" rhetoric? Personally I wish Geo. W. had done a whole lot less …i.e. Never showed up for work.

This whole country would be better off.

Bush / Chaney / McCain – Experience we can all suffer behind

This was a gracious answer, something which has been missing from all sides this election season.

Lifetime Democrat here, but I have to say in this instance, "Mr. Bush, you done good."

crooksandliars.com/2008/07/21/foreign-policy-expert-mccain-iraq-pakistan-border-extremely-dangerous/

read that and you will understand who is better..

he is actually a moral man, even a humble,and at least he thinks and listens..
havin Mr. Idiotic Jr for a son?!!! will make u pray so hard for your children..
the difference is just scary.

Marie in Cali:

We DID elect Elvis Presley prez — in both '92 and '96. That turned out okay, right?

- BKT

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!! hahahahahhaha

Obama 08

Do you know what's going to happen, Mr Bush Snr. If the Black don't win in November… They will set your Country Ablaze… America is burning, and all because the Black could n't have their KIng in the White-House….

Wow, How bad has it gotten when the president's own father is admiring the other partys candidate?

Just goes to show that former President Bush recgonizes that Obama is doing a good job. He is giving him credit that he is smart enough to figure it out. To me, it sounds like praise without coming right out and saying it. We all know he can't do that !

Scott L,

Hillary has no baggage? How long have you been around? In case there is a Hillary/McCain matchup in 2012, the Republicans will be happy to educate you on Hillary's baggages.

There's always been something strangely likable about GB senior. He's for Obama. I bet he votes for him.

Every time I come to the end of ticker's story, leave your comment icon would appear, question is why would I leave any comment when the idiot moderator had formed such a bad habit of censoring so many great comments and choses to post a bunch of ill and hate fill comments, way to go cnn.

Obama has publicly praised Poppy's foreign policy skills many times, Dubya never, not even once. This has to hurt the old man.

GO OBAMA GO

At least he is honest.

P.S. If this ignorance is the only way we can discuss politics, then we deserve whateveer we get. Thinkers unite!

I dont know if obama will do as good as everyone expects but for dam sure he will be better than the idiot we have now.the dems could have run the local dog catcher and he would have won over bush or mcain any time !!!

If we are for one person, why do we have to hate the other person? Most of these comments have no substance, only inflamed, opinionated attacks.

I have to say I admire him for making that statement and keeping it real.

Is that a Repub endorsement, I believe in Obama, he'll figure out how to beat Mccain, That All I heard, lol

Obama08

Pres. Bush Sr. is a good person. He and Bill Clinton have been doing great charitable work aroubd the globe. He can't disown his son however, I am sure that he realizes that his son is a fool.

Tickered Out in Ohio—vote substance instead of talk and glamour-
Ill wake you up when Mc Cain is president- Then you can read about a little thing called the Bradley effect.

I am an Obama supporter and I think that was very nice of Bush Sr. to say that. Who would not admire the large crowds that Barack draws.
Way to go President Bush, thanks.
Too all you haters on both sides: grow up! You have no idea how spiteful and ignorant you sound or you would stop.

The son hw wishes he always had ?
One who can actually be elected President honestly and on his own ?
The possibilities are endless.

The father of the worst occupant of the White House and the most intellectually challenged should keep his mouth shut. We do not need to hear from old man Bush now or ever. He needs to simply disappear. We've got only six months until junior is gone. Let's begin the countdown.

Papa Bush got it right not only will Obama figure it out he has figured it out! I am wondering though why he is jealous? He and his son had a tenure as President…. God help us if another Bush run for President. I guess with all the Power, Money and Oil and two Bushes in the white house he is jealous that little ole Obama will make a better President then him and his son combined…Obama 08

George H W bush is just jeaoluos that Barack Obama is going to beat the republicans by alot and he won't get to say what he thinks

This POLITICAL EGO TRIP that Obama is taking is on our tax dollars! This makes me even more disgusted that he is doing this for political gain. Isn't this "public financing"?

Daddy Bush is jealous because he couldn't beat a Clinton.

Welcome on board the Obama train Sir..

Tim, not worse then anything the right side can come up with…

Obama's qualifications for becoming President of the United States:

1) Has experience organizing kickball games on the playgrounds of Chicago.

2) Did I mention he used to organize kickball games on the playgrounds of Chicago?

3) ?

Ironically Obama is more accomplished, better educated and more organized than the majority who attcack him.

…regarding George H.W. Bush, it doesn't surprise me he understands the capabilities of Obama. IF G.W. Bush had half the capabilities of his dad (or of obama for that matter0 the country wouldn't be in the current mess.

he probably wishes he was on vacation like o bama is….loving that hotel food and free cable…….you paid for it…wonder why/?

I am 100% Obama but in deference to GHWB he said "No new taxes"
He kept his promise. He just went and raised the old taxes!
Anyway, in the book he wrote after the 1st Iraq war, he got out early because he knew if they took Baghdad the would never get out.
Georgie the younger should have read daddys book.

Tim, neither the Democrats nor the Republicans, liberal or conservative, have a monopoly on intolerant or hateful statements; watch that you don't find yourself (with your rather, if you'll excuse me, intolerant message) among those who've pretty much staked out a monopoly on ignorance and/or parochialism, though…..

Let's get some decency up in this place, ya hear?

I like #41, he did a great job with the first Gulf War. Unfortunately, his son is not as talented as he is.

If you look at Brent Scowcroft and Bush Sr's policies, you'll see that Obama has learned a lot from them. Too bad our current president and John McCain are not also good students.

Tim July 21st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I'm always amazed, yet not surprised, by how intolerant and hateful liberals are. Do you guys ever listen to yourself and the mean comments you spew about people?? You guys just think your the greatest and everyone else is dumb, etc.

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Tim, you meant to type "you're" not "your." Your is possessive while you're is the contraction for "you are."

Gosh these republicans are dumb.

Bush Sr. means by that "Your lucky not to be related to the greatest upset in american history!!"

Did I hear right – did John McCain blame Barack Obama for the rise in gas prices in a recent ad? The media really needs to cover McCain. He is getting away with the most out landish mess.

The times they are a'changin'.

What Obama is doing overseas right now just points out the impact he will have once he's president. He will bring us back to being the thousand points of shining light that Bush once spoke of.

Obama is the best chance this country has for a decent future, and the best chance we have to be respected in the world again.

Yea OBAMA GO MY MANNN Obama!!!!!
Bloods and Creeps for OBAMA 2008

(I'll never understand everyone's infatuation with a guy that has accomplished absolutely nothing in his career.)

Now you know how the rest of us felt when pinheads like you voted for Bush!

MORONS on this Blog you guys make no sense, Don't hate cause come Nov 08 McCain will be the winner!! The American People will decide not the Morons Liberals.

Hispanic for McCain!!

"Jealous of what? An airhead that the media's in the tank with."

What an ignorant comment! No doubt a lifelong Republidolt!

Sounds like 41 may be thinking about voting Obama too.

It's never too late to adopt a new son!

Why do you think they are called "dumb-o-crats? They will support anyone who tells them what they want to hear, particularly if it is about the giveaway programs the dumbocrats are so famous for!

what the heck does that even mean?

The Republicans should start over again and pick a realistic candidate at their convention. This is ridiculous—-if this was a prize fight it would be stopped right now. And we need an amendment to the Constitution–no one over 55 can run for President. Afterall how many people do you see being made CEO of a company that are 72 years old?

I told you, Rice is for Obama, Laura Bush is for Obama, Now is Bush dad's turn .OREYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY for you Obama. You are crowned already my dear President. Everywhere people welcome you as a President……………Go Barack show them show them and sase us.

i voted for gw bush…I KNEW HE WAS AN INTELLIGENT MAN!!!!! Thank you for saying what EVERYONE is thinking

Give President Bush some credit. At least he's honest!

So…if HW is "a little jealous" that would have to make Jr……

Mike TX. I know you have nothing to say, just pining it on hatre. Lol…i empathize with repugs

I've always thought that Sr. Bush was much wiser than Jr. Bush. In the '91 Iraq War, he quickly completed the mission and……….LEFT!!! Got the heck out of there, etc, etc. If Jr. had shown such wisdom, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in now. The elder Bush always seemed to me to have a heart, and cared at least a little about the common man. A salute this afternoon to George H.W. Bush!!!!! Obama-'08

Best endorsement I ever saw if any… I am smiling

George W. will never be the man his father was. No one knows that more than his Dad – one of the most underrated presidents in our time.

thats why he is loved and respected .. honesty tinged with a sense of humour.

I always knew he was smarter than his son – Junior is a moron and so is McCain. The media is hyping this up because it's a huge acknowledge for GB Sr. to say he's jealous of Obama. Hooray!!!!

…I think he might he was jealous that he was getting to be in the middle of things which former President Bush isn't–NOT that he was jealous of the man. Your headlines are deceiving…

For a trip that is supposed to be a "listening" session for Obama, there are many, many photo ops with heads of state. His poor Senate traveling companions are being totally left out of the spotlight. More and more I am thinking Obamania is Egomania on the part of the candidate.
And all of this is supposed to make Obama more presidential and "experienced" on the foreign policy front. I shudder every time I think of the total lack of leadership experience that Obama really has . . .

Bush Sr knows the deal. We will win the White House in NOV!!!! There is nothing McSame can do but to enjoy the ride.

Go Obama!!!!!!

I'd be jealous too. Obama has no military experience, has accomplished nothing as a laywer and has not done anything as a senator worth noting. The guy's all hype.

I'll never understand everyone's infatuation with a guy that has accomplished absolutely nothing in his career.

It is hilarious how the Obama supporters run around screaming YES WE CAN! You got that right..YES YOU CAN LOSE ELECTIONS! You will get crushed in November and then whine for the next four years. Maybe in 2012 you will pick a candidate that A. Has no baggage (Clinton) and B. actually has some experience and stands a chance of winning (Obama).

I'm always amazed, yet not surprised, by how intolerant and hateful liberals are. Do you guys ever listen to yourself and the mean comments you spew about people?? You guys just think your the greatest and everyone else is dumb, etc.

G. H. W. Bush is great!

I keep trying to figure out why some people are in here calling Obama an idiot. Last time I checked he was a very well educated….articulate and intelligent man. That has nothing to do with being a presidential candidate. Calling somebody "stupid" or an "idiot" considering that type of educational background is a little much don't you think? Oh by the way…I haven't decided which way to vote yet. Waiting on some town halls and/or debates to actually happen along with some VP choices. So this is coming from somebody who is not an "Obamabot" or and "Obama Maniac". Just looking for some people to show some common sense in the the responses they post. Something with a little more depth than "he's and idiot or airhead".

I am definitely sure that the former President Bush, former first lady Barbara Bush, first lady Laura Bush, the twins, Jenna and Barbara will be voting for Senator Barack Obama.

Obama 08/12

At least this Bush has the right idea. Let's see if he votes for Obama in November!

YES WE CAN!
Obama '08

Obama has the guts to admit there just may be some things to learn about other countries, cultures, and their politics if you go with a willingness to listen, and talk–and not rush in with "shock and awe" weaponry that may well show America's might, but obliterates its brains!
Thanks Obama for showing strength of character! Boy, does America need this now!
~Shelagh

Somebody tell that idiot to shut his mouth. He works for the Illuminati.

It's totally obvious that many people are envious of Sen. Obama.

At least "Aych Dubya" is better than "Dubya" in terms of honesty…

I am definitely sure that Former President Bush, Former the First Lady Barbara Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, the twins, Barbara and Jenna will all be voting for Senator Barack Obama.

Obama 08/12

It is not that Obamas people are mean we are the ones that don't whine.McCain is always getting his facts wrong and I feel sorry for him.They are suppose to have a supplement to help the memory so maybe he could use a dose.But when it comes to the three o'clock in the morning we need someone who will remember what he was awakened for.There is no need to be jealous of Obama be happy.

Bush 41 is a very smart man….. Bush 43 is ???????
McCain is STUCK in the past….. he is STILL fighting the wars of the past….. it's very sad. This is NOT the McCain of 2000.

Thats funny

Is it November yet? No! Well wake me when it's over. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Uh – guys – I read this as "When asked about Obama's planned events" he replied he was a little jealous – who wouldn't like to be a rock star and all the press that goes with it. I don't see how you are all taking that as him acknowledging Obama is fit to be president? You're a little overboard with the "I bet he's voting Obama" comments.

Had the article said "How do you feel about Obama's abilities" and Bush responded that he was jealous, that'd be a different matter…but I think that's how you all are reading it.

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE REASONS JOHN McCAIN IS UNQUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT:

1. JOHN McCAIN VOTED "FOR" THE IRAQ WAR, WHICH HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BIGGEST FOREIGN POLICY MISTAKES THE USA HAS EVER MADE.

2. JOHN McCAIN FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT IT WAS THE WAR IN AFGHNAISTAN THAT WE SHOULD HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FOCUSED ON SINCE IT WAS the Taliban, and AlQueda IN AFGHANISTAN, WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATH OF 3000 PEOPLE ON 9/11.

3. FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS JOHN McCAIN HAS THOUGHT THAT THINGS WERE GOING GREAT IN AFGHANISTAN, EVEN WHEN FACTS SHOWED THAT Al QUEDA, AND THE TALIBAN WERE GETTING STRONGER.

4. JOHN McCAIN DOES NOT KNOW THAT CZECHOSLAVAKIA IS NO LONGER A COUNTRY, AND HAS NOT BEEN A COUNTRY FOR 10 YEARS.

5. JOHN McCAIN THINKS THAT THE COUNTRY WHICH BORDERS PAKISTAN IS IRAQ, it is not! THE COUNTRY WHICH BORDERS PAKISTAN IS ACTUALLY AFGHANISTAN!

6. JOHN MCCAIN WANTS TO BE A PRESIDENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY, BUT HE CANNOT USE A COMPUTER, AND HE CANNOT USE THE INTERNET.
HOW WILL McCAIN BE ABLE TO COMPREHEND, AND DEAL WITH ISSUES OF THE CYBERSPACE THREATS POSED BY COUNTRIES SUCH AS CHINA, AND OTHERS, COUNTRIES WHICH HACK INTO GOVERNMENT DATABASES ON A DAILY BASIS.

7.. JOHN McCAIN HAS ALREADY ADMITTED THAT HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT THE ECONOMY.

8. JOHN McCAIN CALLS HIMSELF "MR. FREE TRADE", JOHN McCAIN HAS SAID HE IS "THE BIGGEST FREE TRADER YOU WILL EVER SEE", EVEN THOUGH IT IS FREE TRADE, AND OUTSOURCING WHICH HAS RESULTED IN MILLIONS OF AMERICANS LOSING THEIR JOBS TO COUNTRIES LIKE MEXICO, CHINA, INDIA, AND OTHERS.

9. AND WORST, AT A TIME WHEN WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE SURE THAT NATIONS DO NOT GET THEIR HANDS ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS, JOHN McCAIN SAYS THAT AS PRESIDENT HE WILL KICK RUSSIA OUT OF THE G8, AND ACTIVELY ISOLATE CHINA AS WELL.
(SO IN ESSENCE JOHN McCAIN WANTS TO START A NEW COLD WAR WITH RUSSIA, AND CHINA, TWO OF THE RICHEST COUNTRIES ON THE PLANET, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS!!)

JOHN MCCAIN IS A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN!! JOHN McCAIN IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT OF THIS COUNTRY!!!

Obamites are so easily impressed by pretty words..

Mr. Pres, you need to quit hating on Obama and go beat you son's butt for screwing up this country

The Truth shall set you free! Republicans need to bury themselves into the hole they got this country into. And somebody please inform McBush about the existence of computers.

Yes we can :make them jealous.

Oh Willy, you're adorable!

Thank you President Bush #1, Too bad you son can't even be an eighth of the man you are. Guess the old republicans are going to talk about you now. But I am sure you know just how to put them in their place.

Perhaps with even more age has come wisdom for Bush the elder. He knows the better candidate when he sees and hears him.
OBAMA '08 and '12–YES WE CAN!

I guess he's too old to let politics speak for him and he's just at that age of blatant honesty.

ever seen "bush" in harold and kumar 2? haha

You Poor Suckers, America… You are too stupid/blind to see it… Your in big trouble now…. Obama Trauma… Fantom…

You Better believe Obama will figure it out infact he already has .
Obama is genuine,common , very intelligent,thoughtfull and he will be the greatest President in the history of this country .
Now HOPE he considers Caroline K. in his presidency.

Where have these warmonger Rebutt-e -cans been for 8 years not only was it started by them for no just reason they want war more war 100 years + of it they just can't get enough of it .
Send them to IRAQ to the front lines and see how long it lasts can't you see Bush,Cheney,McBush,Rove just to name a few of the money oil mongers on the front lines ?
We would not have wars if the so called leaders were the ones that went to fight.
We didn't any new ZOOS in last 8 years just needed to add a high chainlink fence aroung the white house and you would have another Zoo.

Obama supporters, this was meant to be a compliment from a former president. Be civil and return the favor. I hate us insulting our former presidents whereas many of us can't do what they have done for this great country.

I dont know what he said that was so wrong. He's a little jealous of the greater attention Obama gets than he probably got during his own visit to Europe as president. He didnt say that he thinks Obama doesnt deserve it. Maybe he does maybe he doesnt. George H.W. is very good about keeping such opinions to himself.

I'm sure Clinton is a little jealous of the greater attention Obama got during their fight (media sexism charge aside).

That's funny! He is jealous of Obama because he has a pathetic moron for a son.

Wow.

Bush Sr. gets it. His old school quality of honesty, which his son and his handlers lack, is refreshing.

Too bad the GOP won't draft him at the convention. I would still prefer Obama but would sleep soundly at night with Daddy Bush instead of McCain at the helm.

This is a face that tells you he is thinking of those Thousand Points of Light and Obama all in the same breadth. Yes, he'll be pulling that lever or punching that card next to Obama's name come Novermber.

What about me dad? Say something good about me please. The whole world hates me dad. Do you love me? I know that I am not the smartest one in the fifth grade but I am president and one more thing, what does that say about the morons the voted me in?
Obama08

Another Obamacan.

McWar and his hit piece on Obama that didn't get published in the NYT is the funniest thing this campaign season. The op ed had zero substance, which is right in line with thte entire McCain campaign.

Wow – It's easy to see why the elder Bush's approval rating is much higher.

Instead of being jealous of Obama, Big Daddy should be ashamed of his son and what he has done to this wonderful country.

George Senior knows that Obama will probably not give the German Leader Merkel a Noogie like George Junior did. Nor will Obama refer to the non existant nation of Czechoslavakia like McSenile.

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I HAVE A LOT OF RESPECT FOR BUSH SR.,

HE KNOWS WHEN HE SEES A GOOD MAN .
HE KNOWS WHEN HE SEES A WEAK CANDIDATE.
HE KNOWS WHEN HE SEES A BAD SON.

BUT BEING A REPUBLICAN HE HAS OBLIGATIONS TO FULFILL. WE KNOW SO, I LEAVE WITH THIS ADVICE.

NOBODY'S GONNA KNOW. VOTE WITH YOUR HEART.

STOP THE MADNESS. VOTE OBAMA.

FINALLY AN HONEST REPUBLICAN – even if it is after retirement

Get real people, he's jealous because the media is picking him for the people, not of the man. Obama doesn't hold a candle to Bush Sr. This is such a one sided media event, everyone thinks Obama is Jesus Christ, wake up people before it's too late.

McCain

Jealous?? I don't get it. You got what you wanted – your son is responsible for 10's of thousands of Iraqi and American deaths. You should be ashamed of your son instead. Then again, you were a failure all on your own.

Bush is a" little jealous" because the inexperinced Oboma never has to explain himself or his postions to his kool-aid drinking supporters.
November will tell the tale.

Your little boy tried to finish the war you started but couldn't do it

GO AWAY OLD MAN…..and TAKE YOUR LITTLE GW WITH YOU

So this is suppose to be news? That has been obvious for a while. So is McCain.

I love reading these comments. Especially from Obama supporters. They are the most ridiculous people ever to have lived. They support a man that has done absolutely nothing in his life. Even as a community organizer the man did nothing. They support a man that spent 20 years in a church that rages hate about the United States. But then the poll numbers reacted and the pastor and the church had to be kicked to the curb. Does that mean his white grandmother has also been kicked to the curb?

All these comments are driving the Obama nuts mad. So log on to you tube and listen to one of those stirring speeches. Hurry along now.

Bush Sr votes for Obama…snubs his stupid son and John McLAME at the same time.

President Bush,

Don't be jealous of Obama. Even we Democrats know that he is a false prophet.

As Knoxville NFIL says, Obama's is the brief history of a weasel who sleazed off with a nomination that he did not earn and does not deserve.

Midgea NFIL

Finally – A truthful Republican.

I think he's jealous that a person so naive to such a leadership position can have such a following with just saying words like "hope"and "change". That a first term Senator can have such a following when he says that he'll only tax the "rich". If you really believe your taxes won't go up, then you too are naive.

Jealous of what? Obama's water-squirting lapel flower or his over-sized clown shoes?

They are all JEALOUS!

Rather than critiquing his policies (that's right, Obama has actual policies), his opposition makes personal attacks. Even those that claim Obama is an 'empty suit', 'wet behind the ears', or 'hasn't accomplished anything' fail to acknowledge the specifics of his policies in which they disagree. Obama opponents are digesting- in the words of Hillary Clinton- "empty speeches." Let's see who falls next in line after my post with tired rhetoric and personal attacks.

I'm for Obama, but I never had any big issues with George Sr. He was light-years beyond dubya in every way. Ironic that the main motivation factor for dubya wanting the presidency was the old "son trying to outdo the father" syndrome. All he managed to accomplish was to secure a solid hold on last place in the list of greatest presidents. So in that sense he way outdid daddy who is at least 20-25 spots ahead of him

As for Obama's popularity in Europe:

Look at the unemployment rates in Europe, then let me know if you think they have superior knowledge in electing their leaders.

Substance over speeches, Experience over novelty, Country before party: McCain 08

Who even cares what that ineffective Old Geezer thinks. He was a wimp of a 'Caretaker' president. "Read My Lips" indeed. He's what i call a 'high mileage person'-gets more talk per nickel than they are even worth. An example of an Elitist, out of touch, vague, not even a 'decider', ha.

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I have just one request for the Obamabots…

PLEASE be a bit more creative and cut it with the "mcbush" "mcwar" crap…

Seriously you sound like fools…come up with something more unique and accurate

The blind repetition is really irritating, but then again, what can I expect from cult members?

Baaaaa

kcmookie July 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I am reaching here, but was that meant to be a joke? If so, that was kind of funny! Thank you Mr. Ex Prez. Also your son proves daily why abortion is and should be legal. If only you had the forsight.

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It's President Bush, not "Mr. Ex Prez". It's foresight, not "forsight".

You are a better poster-child for abortion, since you will amount to nothing close to a two-term President. Probably nothing more than a ticket-tearer at the movie theater.

His son should be jealous of him ei; Bush elder. How did he let his son screw up so badly any how?

Go Obama go.

Obama 08 & 12.

Wow. Now if this isn't evidence that Obama can reach across the aisle, I don't know what is! lol

aww Willy..why so bitter?at least THIS "airhead" isn't his SON….

whoa

Really Willy? Airhead? In the tank with the media? The media falls all over him because he is smart, articulate, respectful, and a story. McCain bores drying paint that has to watch him.
Bush I is jealous because he understands foreign policy and the importance of being admired and liked by the rest of the world, and wishes he was that guy again.
Isn't the fact that people are excited about a leader in both the U.S. and around the world a good thing?

For more on the stagecraft of Obama's world tour,

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I thought this was a fact-finding mission, and he was going to Iraq as a Senator and not a Presidential Candidate. At least that is what he said.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

I am jealous too……….obama ontop of the world.

Do you guys know how to read? Bush Sr. said he just came back from visiting Germany. Was there any media reporting his trip? Not I know. When Obama is visiting Germany, so many reporters are following him. That was what he meant jealous.

He was not re-elected. I heard his son boasted to him he was re-elected! There have been some competition between the 41st and 43rd, the father and son. Actually that hurt the 43rd. If the son asked more advice from the daddy, he might be more successful on foreign affairs.

Bush Sr will be voting for Obama, along with Jenna and Barbara, Laura Bush , Condi Rice and Colin Powell.

The truth shall set us free!

TO MARIE IN CAILFORNIA & BENVICTOR…..

JUST BREATHE…..AND RELEASE THE HATE….IT'S GETTING TIRED EVEN TO READ NOW…..

OBAMAM 08

McSame is soooo wrong on Iraq, he was a prisoner of war and locked up for 5 years, how does that qualifiy him to know how to win wars?

Hillary said it best………….The United States is non-negotiable. One of my most memorable speeches she made. She was so presidential. I miss her too.

True… His son just returned from his goodby tour and we barely noticed… Who isn't jealous of Obama?
I wish I could command a zillionth of the kind of attention he gets… He's simply too dynamic – too bad for republicans I guess…
Reminds me of Bill Clinton when he burst on the national scene – there's not much you can do about it…

America 2008

You sure that he didn't say he was jealous of McCain.

Jealous? of that idiot? You've got to be kidding. That man has absolutely nothing that I'm jealous of. He makes me puke! You NOBAMA maniacs will see when the time comes. Losers!

Let me finish his sentence "I'm a little jealous, I wish my son was smart like Obama

Why is the media hyping this whole thing? They staged the frenzy and now trying to get people's opinion on it. Isn't that ironic? The media has been focusing so much on Obama that they are not reporting all the misteps that McCain. has been making. Whey they do it's just for 24hrs while any mistep by Obama stays for weeks in the media. Example is when Mr. Gramm called Americans "whiners", it was same week Mr. Jackon used the "n" word on Obama. Mr. Gramms statement stayed in the media for a little over 36 hrs while Mr. Jackon's remark stayed in the media for more than a week. How fair is that in comparison?

I read it as him being jealous that he wasn't on the trip, but that's just me. It didn't sound like he said he was jealous of Obama. I'm not sure why anybody would be jealous of a fraud who flip flops, makes promises he can't keep and has terrorists for friends. Seriously. Jealous? Who are they kidding?

he's a closet obamacan.

Don't you guys have anything better to do than to constantly be negative and expect to be winners—
You are whinners and have to learn that the reason –that you only have had 1 President ( Democratic ) that has won the White House with more than 50% of the vote in the last 40 Years ( Jimmy Carter )
Some leader he was—
Even Your Boy Clinton Never got 50% of the vote—
You continue being negative—we will just continue winning—
I hope to God you never figure it out —

The former President Bush has always had a great deal of integrity and honesty. He was simply trying to make a positive statement about a young man that is about to become our next President.

Mr. Bush looks and sounds pretty good for someone of his age.

Maybe the Republicans should have given him another shot. He appears to have more on the ball than McSame.

And in that response is the revelation. The GOP is making all this noise because, in truth, they are jealous. Jealous that they couldn't be able to draw the crowds and also because they didn't think of it.

Such small minds.

Should be embarrased, disgusted and outraged after the last 8 years.

I always liked George HW Bush. He knows. He knows that Barack Obama is the right man for the job.

A little jealousy is understandable since Obama has so much intelligence, grace, and style…….things his own son sorely lacks.

Wow, I am amazed at how much hate and intolerance there is amongst Obama supporters.

Roofin, thanks for reading my earlier post, I am glad you cracked a smile.

Wouldn't be prudent, thousand points of light…..Woudln't be prudent at this juncture…..

Bush Sr. was seriously underrated.

Few have had the luxery of the sell out crowds Obama has pulled together.

He's having one of his senior moments. Still believes junior has done a good job.

maybe he thinks Obama is overstepping his political boundaries

I'm an Obama supporter, but I agree with the people saying they would take GHW Bush over McCain any day. GHW did a decent job – the Berlin wall came down, the Cold war was finally over. At least he was a decent guy!

It's the new breed of Republicans that are so frightening….

Whites have to be more honest about racism. Bush Family are described as cartoonists by black writers. You will always have to read between the lines with these guys.

I'm a Democrat, but I have always liked and respected GHWBush.
There's really no need to make fun of or try to analyze what he said.
It was an answer to a questioned asked; please get over it and be more civil.

BOTH DEMS AND REPUBS..JUST LOOK AT THE UGLY COMMENTS.

Don't worry Bush or maybe America should be because this guy is all talk . I can't beleave America can't see it from his track record in IL. Dog and Pony show.

Yes, he's jealous at the thought of Obama having the luxury of working with a media that is 100% in the tank for him. When Conservatives win, it should be congratulated TWICE as much, because they actually win against TWO opponents… a Democrat challenger and the rabidly socialist media that is ALWAYS in the bag for said Democrat challenger. When will the Feds require CNN to file as a 527?

McShame needs to take his afternoon naps because he is getting way too old. Just today on Good Morning America he stated that Iraq and Pakistan boarder when he was suppose to say Pakistan and Afghanistan…Poor man is losing it bad and the Republicans want him the White House…Can anyone Alzheimer's? Hit the rocking chair grandpa and get some rest….

GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Annie,
He's jealous is a complimentary remark for OBAMA signifying that he wouldn't have minded if the media circus was around him during his days.

OBAMA has a plan,
McCain has Criticisms

This Republican is for OBAMA.

By the way, with respect to Afghanistan, does anyone have a link of a video or at least a periodical, showing exactly when Senator Obama first announced that there should be an increase in the number of troops in Afghanistan?
I just heard, unbelievably, a conservative talking head say that Obama is trying to take credit for suggesting that torrps be increased there when in fact Senator McCain called for it?

Look at what his son did to this country!

Hey Marie in California

Ahhhh…… who is your governor? Of Course he never got elected for having "ROCK STAR STATUS" right???????
GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!! I am sure ARNOLD was over qualified right?

He summed it up and is right on target. Finally, someone tells the truth!!!

Obama 08/12

I must admit I have a lot more respect for George H Bush than I ever will for GWB. GWB will gain a little respect if an when he leaves office without running his mouth making the republican party look more silly and out of touch with America.

Who said a black man can't get a fair shake here in the US? Just about everyone, to one extent or another, and in their own way, seems to be kissing BO’s butt. Above we have the WASP approach to praising BO — understated, with a touch of self-deprecation. He truly is the Magic Negro. Oh wait, I'm sorry — that'd be the Magic Half Negro. Or Magic Half White. Or something.

If the Repubs think this is going to make them look more appealing to blacks, they've been smoking some seriously strong stuff.

Oh no, someone slipped Senior some Kool-Aid!

Obama admires Bush senior too, when Iraq invaded kuwait Bush senior sent troops to liberate Kuwait did that and pull out our troops after the mission was acomplished that was smart move. His son is an idiot the old bush knows it.

A true gentleman. I wish politicians of today could be more like him.

Yep!! Even Daddy Bush knows that Obama's got what his Junior does't.. At least the elder Bush is honest…

kcmookie, while funny, that was just flat out wrong.

Sounds like former President Bush recognizes that Senator Obama has strong momentum behind him and is in great shape to win the November election.

To close out, with another funny,
does anyone remember (have a link to) Dana Carvey's "1,000 points of light skit from SNL?" That was absolutely funny.

it ment to be a joke, i guess.
he is a good guy. i love this guy.

that is very lovely applause from senior guy to new comer.

Obama08

Even Papa Bush is ashamed of his spawn. Plus, he and Obama have similar philosphies on foreign policies – smart man.

Nobody cares what this old fool thinks.

Annie, Maybe Hillary will explain it to you…

He was the head of CIA before he became president, so one got to ask “what was he doing in Germany?”. Anyway, I admire him and his foreign policy as well. Republicans need to chill out!

Now that's a statesman. I don't care what side you're on in politics Bush 1 make is son look like a un-ranked amateur.

Former Pres. Bush 'a little jealous' of Obama: Why, because Obama has a brain?!?

I do understand how George H. Bush would be jealous of Obama since Barack is well respected and his son (George W.) will be regarded as one of the worse presidents in the US history.

Marie in California…..you and many others are sooo have a shock coming in November…..get yourself ready to live in a country governed by someone intelligent, qualified and respected….know you are not used to that considering the poor joke example we have endured from your party for the last 7.5 yrs. But don't worry a new world order is coming. Lead, follow or get out the freaking way!

I supported and voted for the elder Bush. I can't come close to saying the same for his son and his cowboy policies.

I dread the thought of following up with maverick policies.

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Jealous of Barack having smarts and his own son being the biggest dunce in America…
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Jealous your son ..never made the "grade"….

…….He'll be in prison soon!!!

socialists unite…vote obama…the messiah is approaching

President Bush, Sr., said it all about Obama's opposition. They just like he is, "A litte jealous. is all".

He didn't do anything for me on the domestic front. But he had a lot of wisdom on foreign policy affairs. He kept Saddam from invading Kuwait, without spending a dime on that mission. He also left Saddam in power because he knew how frigile that region is and Saddam was necessary to keep Iran in check. I have some issues with a few reports I heard about in Central America. But these claims are unproven.

I don't get this story…

Why is he jealous?

haha! old Bush!

Jealous your son ..never made the "grade"….

He'll be in prison soon!!!

The media should be punished for this bias reporting. I am disgusted every time I turn on the tv. I have lost all respect. Maybe Fox is the fairest of them all.

Welcome to reality Mr. Bush. Even a blind man can see that Obama is the way forward.

Republican for Obama!

LOL…thats all

As well he should be after throwing up on the Japanese Prime Minister Miyazawa. Not exactly the Kodak moment he was looking for.
Sorry, no do-overs: Your son has had plenty and still cain't get it right!

Finally some honesty about this whole Obamania, there are people out there who are simply jealous of the man ( Hi Hater's)

OH GREAT, ANOTHER SENILE…

UNITED WE'RE STRONGER

OBAMA (P) & CLINTON (VP) 2008-2014

NO TO "BUSH II", "McWAR", "BUSH'S-INTENT-FOR-2ND-PARADE-IN-IRAQ"

Obama is getting his "training wheels" during this ONE week jaunt. Are the American taxpayers footing the fill for this learning experience? How many other "training wheels" does Obama need to cover all the issues facing America? We heard he has 300 foreign policy advisers; generally no two of anybody can agree on anything. Why the Obama flip flops? Thankfully, the Olympics are nearly here and we can focus on what is important.

Wow… maybe he's a secret supporter of Senator Obama. Wouldn't that be ironic!

Yeah, jealous, because his own son would get stoned if he turned up anywhere in public these days!

At least he's honest. Obama is the man, his popularity around the world is on the rise and demonstrates he is exactly whom we need to lead the country.

It's OK to be jealous,
…..especially when your son is G.W. Bush….the worst President in the the history of the United states

So is Mccain, that is why he attacks Obama relentlessly and it will cost him the election (thank God) There is alot to be jealous of, Obama is educated, has brilliant judgement, has managed his campaign flawlessly, has millions of supporters, the world loves him and besides all that he's cute to boot!

Oooo. Did he just dis his son?

I think those five words are quite eloquent. I believe they express the entirety if not the depth of many of the reactions and actions on the right. Jealousy is why they don't understand what the big deal is about some speeches. They wish they could be that eloquent. Jealousy is why they don't understand why he draws such big crowds. They wish they could motivate others to come out such public support of them and their ideas. Jealousy is why they term him the black messiah. They clearly don't wish they could be black. But they do wish that people would put the same type of trust and significance in their character and intelligence.

The list could go on. But I think former President Bush put it best.

A little jealous, is all.

Well, say what you want-but I have always thought more of the elder Bush than I do his idiot son. At least he has some ounce of common sense and a strong back bone. As a matter of fact, I would elect him 10x over that stupid McCain. He has admitted it is jealousy and nothing else. You people should too. You will feel much better.

Well, Obama is just taking his American Idol act overseas. He plays well to big crowds, as long as he has his teleprompter.

However, rock star status does not make Obama qualified to be president. If that was the case, we could have voted for Elvis Presley decades ago.

McCain wanted to go to war with Iraq since 1998 and pushed for the Bush war all along and he also helped push the faulty intelligence that got us into this mess. Now all he talks about is the surge. Look it up.

Maybe President Bush, the son, would be more popular if he were more like his dad.

…a little jealous?!…puh-leaaaase…republicans are shaking in their boots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

President Barack Obama – '08/'12!

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So is your son and McSame and all the Repubs!

Go Bam! Show them how to do it!

I am reaching here, but was that meant to be a joke? If so, that was kind of funny! Thank you Mr. Ex Prez. Also your son proves daily why abortion is and should be legal. If only you had the forsight.

I am not a republican (nor democrat) but I do respect a lot of what George H. W. Bush did during his presidency.

As far as the "little jealous" comment. Refreshing honesty which I am sure is shared by most republican politicians and most educated republicans in our country.

As someone supporting Obama, I'm not so much jealous as I am extremely proud.

Bush is really myopic – would Obama be so seemingly popular if the country hadn't been dragged through the mud for the last 8 years? Bush created the Obama fantasy and now he's jealous?

awwwwwwwww at least he is honest…unlike Jesse" Rhyme time " Jackson and McOld as Dirt.

Way to go Obama!

Obama '08

Sounds like an Obama supporter to me.

I bet GB senior will vote for BO, hah.

Not news
OBAMA 08

Jealous of what? An airhead that the media's in the tank with.

Would seem that Daddy Bush can largely acknowledge the intellect and sound judgement of Senator Obama.

He's jealous because Obama will be the President, Bush could never be.

Oh dear… Look for George H W Bush to take back this statement ala Malaki after receiving the Rove phone call .lol