November 4, 2009
Posted: November 4th, 2009 02:37 PM ET

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Clinton and Bush are set to appear at Radio City Music Hall Wednesday.
Clinton and Bush are set to appear at Radio City Music Hall Wednesday.

(Update 4 pm ET: A Clinton spokesman confirms to CNN the event has now been canceled. Full story)

(CNN) - Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are set to appear at Radio City Music Hall in February - though if history is any guide, the matchup is likely to produce few fireworks.

The famous New York City venue announced Wednesday the two former presidents will share the same stage February 25, nine months after the ex-presidents shared a similar stage in Toronto, Canada.

A ticket to what Radio City is calling "the hottest political ticket in history" will cost anywhere form $60 to $1,250. Though $1,250 may seem on steep side for the 90 minute event, a VIP ticket includes a pre-show reception with the two former presidents along with the evening's yet-to-be-announced moderator. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will also be served and each guest will have a chance to pose with the former commanders-in-chief.

The two were largely chummy during the last joint appearance at the Toronto event in May. At one point, former President Bush joked that his mother, Barbara Bush, told him Clinton "was like a son to her" because of all the time he was spending with Bush's father.

"So brother, it's good to see you," Bush said then.

During that event, at which tickets cost an eye-popping $2,500, Clinton also showered praise on the former president on a host of issues.

"What he did on the AIDS drugs and the diversity in the cabinet … he deserves a lot of credit," he said.

The New York event is likely to be a lucrative one for both former presidents - each usually charge well over $100,000 in appearance fees. But Radio City isn't officially disclosing how much the former president's are being compensated.

Matt McKenna, a spokesman for former President Clinton, made clear the New York event will not be a heated debate.

"Just a moderated conversation...no fireworks," he said.

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Filed under: Bill Clinton • George Bush


chris   November 4th, 2009 5:02 pm ET

George Bush has done more than most of you ahters he was a two teerm president of the United Staes and wow you would think that most of you big talkers could top that ... Don't hate congratulate!

a little sad   November 4th, 2009 4:53 pm ET

Anonymous November 4th, 2009 12:50 pm ET

Clinton and bush they both screwed on 9/11. Bush did nothing in his time and Clinton did nothing in his time (the first time it was attacked)

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It's hard to compare since the persons involved in the first attack survived. However, the perpetrators of the first bombing were caught and imprisoned within a very short time.

Bush/Cheney et al were so concerned with not being seen as following or approving of anything the Clinton administration did that they ignored the intel provided to them.

To disasterous results.

Ro   November 4th, 2009 4:38 pm ET

I like how many are bashing bush for the money spent on the war, however, look at the trillions that Obama spent and nothing has come out of it...and oh by the way he is not pulling anyone out of the wars, actually Bush started pulling people out, Obama is keeping everyone there.

s uche   November 4th, 2009 4:33 pm ET

Shall we presume that there is gonna be a debate between George and Bill?

James, Phoenix AZ   November 4th, 2009 4:29 pm ET

OH, here we go again. I LOVE the comments on how George W. "protected" us for 8 years.

Um, did you all forget that 9/11 happened ON HIS WATCH????

DUH!!!!!

s uche   November 4th, 2009 4:23 pm ET

When is G. Bush gonna begin to fly with his wings?

sifto77   November 4th, 2009 4:22 pm ET

the man with class–hugging the one with none? (Bush is the one with class BTW)

Chase   November 4th, 2009 4:14 pm ET

Too bad Obama doesn't have the experience of either Bush or Clinton. If he did we would have an executive runnning the country instead of a community organizer with 150 days experience as a jr. Senator. It may take years to recover from the damage done by Obama.

Mr. Phil   November 4th, 2009 4:11 pm ET

Jobless:

The Bush administration had an NSA report specifically telling him that Al Quaeda was planning an attack like we witnessed on 9/11. Of course Bush didn't whine about Katrina. He and his Arabian horse training Brownie didn't do ANYTHING about it!!! Every post I've ever read of yours makes you seem more and more ignorant. Maybe that's why you're "jobless."

Lin   November 4th, 2009 4:04 pm ET

Wish I lived in New York. It would be interesting to see the interaction.

ThinkAgain   November 4th, 2009 4:03 pm ET

9/11 happened on GW Bush's watch because his arrogant transition team ignored all the intelligence Clinton's people tried to give them about the threat from al Qaeda.

Bush ignored the August 6, 2001 Presidential Daily Briefing entitled, "Al Qaeda Determined to Attack the US Using Airplanes."

Bush lied us into Iraq, ignoring his generals who wanted 400,000 troops for the invasion.

Bush named a horse show judge the head of FEMA then went to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and said, "Heckuva job, Brownie!"

Bush was, is and always will be an incompetent fool, willing to let himself be lead around by the likes of Rove, Cheney, Norquist and Rumsfeld.

Our country is lucky to have survived his 8 years as President – and thankfully, we had the good sense to elect Obama, who has the intelligence and wherewithal to get us back on track.

Norman   November 4th, 2009 3:57 pm ET

Both are former Presidents of the United States. There are no winners or losers on this one.

Just remember we citezens voted for them.

Just enjoy the moment.

Norman

MikQuick   November 4th, 2009 3:57 pm ET

Dale...? Don't tell me you don't believe in global warming...? but you can read...interesting. What...is the jury still out? you gott be kidding. I thought people were more educated than that...

MikQuick   November 4th, 2009 3:54 pm ET

Lets have them both do an IQ test... lol
Lets have them do a spelling B...lol
Lets have them tie their shoes with their eyes closed...lol
I would suggest a game of chess, but I'm pretty sure Bush is more a checkers man...lol

Wake UP   November 4th, 2009 3:51 pm ET

Someone name an accomplishment made by Obama? Zero. Record deficits is NOT an accomplishment.

MikQuick   November 4th, 2009 3:50 pm ET

...and just last month you could have caught Bush as a motivational speaker for $4.50 a ticket...a bargain at half the price!

Hey Pragmatic – My guess is Clinton will be holding back vomit most of the night...as many of us did for 8 years.
When will that bumbling, evil, profiteering bunch of buffoons go away? (I mean Bush(bumbling), Cheney(evil of course), Palin(profiteering) and their cohorts – go away – you blew it – your turn is over – we voted you out – we don't want you influencing american politics. Get it?

Debby   November 4th, 2009 3:49 pm ET

Clinton/W thats an odd pair if I do say so myself. LOL

David   November 4th, 2009 3:45 pm ET

Mr Clinto, Could you ask George W Bush what he did with the surplus that you left office?

Hugo   November 4th, 2009 3:45 pm ET

These two Presidents caused more damage to our Republic than all of those Presidents preceding them COMBINED. Clinton and his economic foreign trade deals ignited the industrialization boom for foreign countries resulting in a rush for world resources and increased costs to American citizens. Bush got war tunnel vision after 9/11 and forgot about the needs of a shrinking economy and maintaining core values of the conservatives. I wish they would both just move on and retire and keep their mouths shut! $100,000/speech? More than most people make in a year!

VOTE THEM ALL OUT IN 2010 AND 2012!

Jim   November 4th, 2009 3:42 pm ET

So this what ex-presidents for money. A moderated conversation for $100K+. Great work if you can get it.

Jobless Recovery   November 4th, 2009 3:41 pm ET

I love the socialist that cheered on Michael Moore. Moore puts out a film AGAINST capitalism...while making millions off it. I'm sure he even has millions left after all the cheeseburgers he downs everyday. You libs are soooooooooooo gulliable!

Jobless Recovery   November 4th, 2009 3:39 pm ET

With Obama in office, the intelligent can now realize what a good president Bush was. Obama is a fraud and spineless. Bush's mistake was the stupid bank bailout. But he was talked into that by Obama. Obama = 1.42 Trillion in debt and RISING unemployment. What is Obama doing all day, besides campaigning?

Wake Up   November 4th, 2009 3:36 pm ET

Clinton had a shot at Osama Bin Laden, but didn't take him out!! 9/11 was on Clinton and his distracted staff covering up his stupid affair.
W protected this country and moved the battleground to the middle east, instead of our cities.

Now we have Obama weakening this country by bending over for our enemies. But who does Obama attack..........a cable news network. What a joke.

Eric   November 4th, 2009 3:30 pm ET

I just bought tickets to this event; I love hearing what these two will have to say about world issues now that they're not worried about re-election.

However reading the comments it still is clear that many in America still 'root' for politicians like they root for baseball teams – the problem is, we're all on the same team... History will judge W more kindly when the long term impacts of his decisions for the country;s security are realized.

Zack of Woodbury   November 4th, 2009 3:25 pm ET

I am an African from one of Africa’s smallest countries in West Africa...I tell you this... citizens of this great land of opportunity should be proud of their leaders as compare to other leaders around the world...to be specific, African leaders are one of the most corrupt and heartless breeds the Lord had ever sent on this beautiful planet. They lie, cheat and steal from their fellow country men and women; leaving them to drown in abject poverty for the world to laugh at. Their biggest achievement feeds out of “Rhetoric" and endless story lines that cajole International Monetary Funds, World Bank, USA, European Union, etc to siphon financial aids into their private coffer under the canopy of the disadvantaged.

So, my fellow America citizens, let’s appreciate the beauty of our democracy; because, human dignity, transparency and accountability are enviable attributes of our society! Yes, it is true that we can not perfect a world within our own liken, but what I can say is that both Presidents Clinton and Bush served and contributed immensely to our country and they deserve our utmost respect as former presidents.

Ruty   November 4th, 2009 3:20 pm ET

A meeting of beauty and the beast.Bush being the beast.

Michael   November 4th, 2009 3:19 pm ET

Oh Liberals. You make me laugh.

al   November 4th, 2009 3:19 pm ET

Too bad our Representatives and Senators can't take a cue from the two former presidents and actually work together on things. Then again, common everyday people can't even get along. Read the hate here and then go to Fox and read the hate. Our people in Washington are just emulating us. People acting like ignorant idiots at town hall meetings. People like Limbaugh spreading their message of hatred and intolerance all the time. What the heck to we expect from them when the general public behaves so poorly. No one seems to want to work together any longer. Americans have become the most intolerant, hate filled people in the world except for the jihadists.

Dale   November 4th, 2009 3:18 pm ET

I bet these two ex-presidents are making more money as civilians than as politicians, you will never see these two in politics again. That is why Al Gore and his global warm scam is so lucrative, it pays more that a president.

djb   November 4th, 2009 3:09 pm ET

it continues to amaze me how incredibly short our american memories are.......i am all for a truce between parties but we will be paying for bush's "gaffes" for years to come...that he has the gall to even appear in public reaffirms once again how arrogant, shameless and clueless he is.

so sad   November 4th, 2009 3:07 pm ET

you should ba ashamed of how you speak of the former Presidents of The United States. It is part of our history. You sound ignorant. I hope you aren't breeding! If you don't like what is voted in there are plenty of other countries that would take you. Support, or just hold your tongue.

Ohio lady   November 4th, 2009 3:05 pm ET

I hope that this time the cameras will be allowed to take pictures from their backsides to see if Bush is wired again. Will Rove, or someone of his ilk, be whispering to Bush what to say...like in the second debate before he was elected? Like in the Priceline ad....!

jfs   November 4th, 2009 3:04 pm ET

GWB would never get away with calling Obama his "brother"...

Duxbury   November 4th, 2009 3:00 pm ET

WOW!!! I cant wait. Radio City here i come! Should be a very interesting evening. Differences will be obviously stated and common ground, surprisingly, might be unveiled. We should have more debates like this. Not just during elections but all the time.

Ethel   November 4th, 2009 2:59 pm ET

Wish they would televise it, but wouldn't pay for a ticket.

Philly68   November 4th, 2009 2:59 pm ET

Greetings from anti-partisan Independent. Since the Democrat Clinton commended the Republican Bush for forming the most ethnically and racially diverse cabinet in the history of America, is Clinton now a "bad Democrat?" After all, partisanship does not permit compliments, nor common sense. Just wondering.

Jobless Recovery   November 4th, 2009 2:55 pm ET

All we hear is Obama crying about all the problems he inherited (no wonders liberals love him!). Bush, had 9/11 (because of clinton), and the worst huricane in modern american history. Did he ever cry about it?
No, he just protected america for 8 years, without the reality show whining that O-fraud does. Liberal go back to watching Jon and Kate or the Hills and let the adults elect the next president.

Todd   November 4th, 2009 2:53 pm ET

Should be nice. A solid "C" student going up against a Rhodes Scholar. Bush wasn't the dummy we all thought he was though. Some of you goofs actually voted for him. lol.

Dominican mama 4 Obama   November 4th, 2009 2:49 pm ET

@SAVVY OLDTIMER:

I think it is a great idea to have the former Presidents speak with one voice in regards to putting the breaks on the politcs of hate and divisiveness. They have experienced, albeit to a lesser degree than Obama, the slings and arrows of the Becks and Hannitys of the media. And as they a re not running for re-election are in a perfect position to actually address the issue truthfully.

Tina   November 4th, 2009 2:38 pm ET

Should Bill Clinton needs to get an approval from Obama and the democrats? Obama will not like it. Grew up people. Bush may not be a good nor a perfect President, but he sure is a very good man. Unlike the democrats and the sitting Obama, they all but bad things to say of the ex-president. Somehow, as a listener or observer I kind of say "Democrats" enough. Move on and face the challenge. "Look at the specks of your own eyes before you look at others". "Cast the first stone if you think Democrats are holier than though".

A guy   November 4th, 2009 2:35 pm ET

It's absolutely astonishing that anyone would want to sit through 90 minutes of of anything with Dubya involved.

I'd rather watch my fingernails grow

Eric'n Phoenix, AZ   November 4th, 2009 2:35 pm ET

I almost thought this would be better as a dual on MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch or a cage fight on pay per view. Yes, I would pay!!

Ken H.   November 4th, 2009 2:28 pm ET

I'd rather listen to GW Bush over Slick Willie anyday.

Jonathan   November 4th, 2009 2:26 pm ET

Awesome, one declared war on the wrong country that set the federal deficit back and got thousands of Americans killed with little or no intelligence before proceeding in Iraq; the other cheated on his wife while in the White House. I would not even bother spending a penny to go see this, as well as giving them a paycheck. I would rather watch "Ronald McDonald" do a cheesburger commercial, instead of watching these two!

Edward Veidt   November 4th, 2009 2:25 pm ET

Oh, wow... Bush is waaay out of his league.

Jeff   November 4th, 2009 2:22 pm ET

Given that they are both done with politics, maybe they'll cut through all of the 'political correctness' and actually speak substance. While someone is campaigning or in office, they can't speak their mind too much for the obvious reasons. Now they can. Should be an interesting, hopefully civil discussion.

MAQ   November 4th, 2009 2:18 pm ET

We are the joke here.....they are gonna putting an entertainment and we pay them big money and they laugh to the bank to deposit the money.....we Americans are such a fools in so many ways...we never learn.

bill   November 4th, 2009 2:10 pm ET

lost all respect for clinton.he just dont care what scumbag he pals around with.bush is a war criminal and should be treated as such.wouldnt pay one thin dime to see either of these loosers.

Libertarian   November 4th, 2009 2:09 pm ET

I'm not sure I would want my picture taken with Bush. Pass

Charles Green   November 4th, 2009 2:08 pm ET

Let's see a war criminal and profiteer and a womanizer I would'nt walk across the street to watch either 1 eat a bale of hay. Bush should be in jail and Clinton should be running a brothel.

maude   November 4th, 2009 2:07 pm ET

I thought that President Clinton was going to debate george bush? Talk about attacking somone who is unarmed! It is a sin that the disasterous bush-cheney administration is not being held accountable for the financial disaster that President Obama inherited. I would not pay 50 cents to see a Clinton-bush love fest, but I would LOVE to see Clinton slam bush, the moron, and worst president ever.

Mr Brown   November 4th, 2009 2:02 pm ET

I think I may go; I can only imagine the networking contacts in that place

Chaaaaaaaaa-ching..........

Jane/Seattle   November 4th, 2009 2:02 pm ET

Like Michael Moore has famously called these folks, "Republicrats"
Clinton/Bush, Jr./GHWB–all friends with similar agendas! My apologies to the good Dems and repubs. out here working to FIX this mess called Capitalism! Bernie Sanders and Dennis Kucinich: We LOVE YOU for your Patriotic Service to our Sold Nation. Please keep on as we are listening out here. Peace

notfooledtx   November 4th, 2009 2:01 pm ET

Clinton is going to make Bush look like a bigger doofus than he appears to be now. Bush wasn't conversant on the issues without a script when he was in office – his alcohol addled brain just won't be able to match up with the big dog.

Carlos Averhoff   November 4th, 2009 1:53 pm ET

Good to see two former rivals become "friends". I still think that Bush's precidency is basically a 'failed' on and Clinton a very successful one. But if people in Washington would be a little more civil with each other during their time in office the country would be better for it.

Nick   November 4th, 2009 1:53 pm ET

All of Bush's and all of Clintons friends all work for the same people... Why is this a surprise ?

You people should wake up. See who's working for who!

Caryle Group Current Advisors!

Demo In Ohio   November 4th, 2009 1:52 pm ET

Clinton "BEST PRESIDENT EVER" ????

At what ??? Not having sex with that woman.

Not taking on Bin Laden when he had the chance/s

give me a break....

Bob   November 4th, 2009 1:44 pm ET

I see the left hatred machine is out in full force by some of these posts. Pathetic. What is it like to live with such hatred in your heart all of the time? Must be sad. I am glad to see both of these former presidents together. It shows there can be civility in politics even from different sides of the isle. Good for you Bill and George.

dmcd   November 4th, 2009 1:43 pm ET

Is it just me or are former presidents able to accomplish more good in the world than current presidents? Current presidents have to play politics, which doesn't allow them to be as effective. Former presidents have much sway and respect and can command an audience. I wonder if this will be a cycle for the next generation.

Can they Arrest him?   November 4th, 2009 1:38 pm ET

Can Bush be arrested? Its time now. Its time.

dinah   November 4th, 2009 1:35 pm ET

Good ole Clinton. Never was a nasty guy. Actually neither was Bush although he was a pretty awful president. Glad also to see Bush is not joining the chorus of Republican ranting. and very glad to see Clinton is still making peace.

Tina   November 4th, 2009 1:35 pm ET

If I could afford to go, I would buy a VIP ticket just to have my picture taken with fmr. President Clinton. That would be a neat keepsake.

Pragmatic   November 4th, 2009 1:33 pm ET

odumber, 1 and a half year old maturity level...,,, says it all with his name "pen name" ... if past presidents can discuss their differences cordially – foolish people should profit from their example...

Phil   November 4th, 2009 1:29 pm ET

I wouldn't pay two cents to see EITHER of these deceitful politicians. After all the damage that Bush and Cheney have done to this country during their eight year reign, not to mention the destruction of Iraq and Afghanistan... and ALL the innocent lives lost because of these two men, Clinton can now get together with Bush as if nothing bad ever happened... "Just a moderated conversation...no fireworks". Bush and Cheney should BOTH be facing a multitude of charges... and not hobnobbing with other former presidents as if nothing bad has happened. The American people deserve much better than a farce like this!

robert   November 4th, 2009 1:27 pm ET

This is a non event that CNN is trying to hype. For what reason who knows.

Catana Barnes   November 4th, 2009 1:23 pm ET

Over $100,000.00 for an appearance fee...each?
I guess they feel they just don't have enough money!
This is both absurd and disgusting!
With the unemployed, poor and working poor going hungry and losing most everything, it is an atrocity to think these people, whom have permanent paychecks, collect a penny for their 'thoughts!'
America...Is this is good as it gets?

GW PROTECT OUR COUNTRY????   November 4th, 2009 1:23 pm ET

Ron in Ca- I believe Gw was on watch when we got hit by the largest terrorist attack on american soil.

Wow – he did accomplish more than Obama his first year- kudos.

Peggy   November 4th, 2009 1:22 pm ET

Love Clinton, hate W!

Steve from AK   November 4th, 2009 1:21 pm ET

C Student vs Rhodes scholar....what do you think?

aaron smith   November 4th, 2009 1:18 pm ET

both of these presidents are criminals, they will be in jail by Febuary if the powers that be can actually execute the writs from the World Court. Lock'em up boys... America must move forward.

Norm   November 4th, 2009 1:17 pm ET

Let's get Rush to be the surprise moderator.

HOOAAH   November 4th, 2009 1:16 pm ET

Good thing it's friendly cause Bush would be walking into a battle of wits unarmed.

10K an hour for speaking gigs on your retirement? Awesome!

Bubba   November 4th, 2009 1:15 pm ET

This is win-win for Clinton; sitting next to the Worst President Ever makes him look a lot better.

Buck Fush   November 4th, 2009 1:13 pm ET

Wake Up November 4th, 2009 10:50 am ET

We miss W!

Speak for yourself. You are the one that needs to Wake Up as you obviously slept through the last eight years. He was at the helm during the worst terrorist attack on US soil ever, the collapse of the economy, record job losses, two wars that are bankrupting the country and doing nothing to keep us safer, the stifling of scientific research, trampling on the constitution. Atta boy W, good job.

They should call this thing "Clinton: a battle of wits with an unarmed man. "

Monster Zero   November 4th, 2009 1:13 pm ET

Anyone even know about where the derivatives market originated? It was under the Clinton Administration with Greenspan at the helm, that was where this financial melt down mess got its start, 0ohhhhhh, they are all sooooo smaaaarrttt, a bunch of word smithing lawyers at their finest, what is the meaning of is.... like IS that your Johnson in her mouth?

Terry   November 4th, 2009 1:13 pm ET

If a debate breaks out one of them is in trouble, the gop is sending an unarmed man into a battle of wits

Jeff   November 4th, 2009 1:12 pm ET

I hope over time the left's hatred of President Bush will subside when they realize he did what he thought had to be done to protect our country and realize that democrats politicized and demonized what he was trying to do to win elections. Bill Clinton on the other hand is a serial sexual deviant who raped and sexually harrassed woman from his governor days til he got caught at the white house with an intern. Could you imagine if Prez. Bush or Prez. Obama got caught with a 19 yr old intern? Boggles my mind how they give Clinton a pass.

mike   November 4th, 2009 1:10 pm ET

***I sure hope they have an army of security for President Bush, New York is filled with liberal Democrats.***

Yea ok, what are they going to do throw rose pedals at him?!?!
Just kidding I'm sure he travels with an entourage of secruity, either local or federal , which most current and former diplomats do.

This event would be a great charity event but in this case its just a way for the both of them can make money.

thersa   November 4th, 2009 1:07 pm ET

I can't imagine why any amount of $ would make Clinton get onstage with that war criminal.

John   November 4th, 2009 1:06 pm ET

It wont get better if we wont work together !

Fitz in Texas   November 4th, 2009 1:03 pm ET

What ever the appearance fees are these two men will collect, they should step up to the plate and donate it. Lord knows neither one of them need the cash.

Carl   November 4th, 2009 1:03 pm ET

Bill should ask Dubya why he bankrupted the country with his tax giveaway of the Clinton surplus to the rich?

Scott   November 4th, 2009 1:01 pm ET

I bet when these two get together, they sit around and laugh at the American people because of all the money they have taken from us and done what they wanted to do with it. I would not let my dog watch George Bush with his arrogance. America needs to move on and only remember these two for what they have done to this nation. George Bush( CAFTA), Bill Clinton(NAFTA).

dj   November 4th, 2009 12:58 pm ET

i'd turn down a photo op with bush

tom   November 4th, 2009 12:57 pm ET

Bush good, Clinton bad

James from Cali   November 4th, 2009 12:55 pm ET

Will worth watching

No More Incumbents   November 4th, 2009 12:53 pm ET

Looks like a sequel to dumb and dumber.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2009 12:50 pm ET

Clinton and bush they both screwed on 9/11. Bush did nothing in his time and Clinton did nothing in his time (the first time it was attacked)

Dave, the Truthteller   November 4th, 2009 12:46 pm ET

Maybe Bill will apologize for leaving George the security mess that he did. Bush's team did the hard work, Clinton and now Obama just pay lip service.

Todd   November 4th, 2009 12:43 pm ET

Let's not go overboard. bush may be the worst president in modern history, but there is always buchanna to contend with. Not a single more criminal administration, but that is another thing altogether. He is not the dumbest president ever. We had warren harding, after all.

As for Clinton being the best - best since the 1960s until now. But he was no FDR, and no Lincoln, and no Washington. Certainly better than any republicon president after Lincoln with the possible exception of Teddy.

Darth Vadik, CA   November 4th, 2009 12:40 pm ET

Wake Up,

Where do you live so I know never to come within 500 miles of tha place, because God knows what the heck they have been putting into your water.

Are you for real? You must be a Liberal just posing as a typical Republican, you must be a joke, otherwise I weep for your children if you don't find yourself a mate with a IQ of over 250, that way even if you average out you're IQ's your kid will still come out normal.

Todd   November 4th, 2009 12:38 pm ET

Sort of like watching Albert Einstein onstage with a middle school science teacher....

Wouldn't mind watching Clinton, but why on earth would anyone want to hear a single utterance from the maw of the Texas chimp ever again?

rachel   November 4th, 2009 12:34 pm ET

If I could afford to go I would. It seems like it would be interesting.

CNN do you job right   November 4th, 2009 12:28 pm ET

Not worth the money. Big government type of presidents. Totally ruined our country. Obama's joining the crew.

PULEEEZZZ!! lets tell some truth   November 4th, 2009 12:26 pm ET

Mark.. dont forget to cheer for the mother's who lost their sons thanks to BUSH's lies. How many dead Americains?

diridi   November 4th, 2009 12:26 pm ET

ethics morality are totally lost...

Ron   November 4th, 2009 12:26 pm ET

Politics is a game like any other. Pro football players and their coaches hug each other after a game too. That doesn't mean they won't fight like hell to beat each other next time they meet.

lola   November 4th, 2009 12:19 pm ET

Two former Presidents who tarnished the oval office. How exciting. (Notice the sarcasim) They both need to give it up and get a life, especially Bush has absolutely nothing to say that I would even find credible.

Cheryl Ewing   November 4th, 2009 12:16 pm ET

Many of our Founding Fathers and early Presidents were left deeply in debt from the financial burdens of carrying out their duties to the Republic they conceived and cherished. While I don't advocate our modern Presidents and other public servants be left impoverished by their service, I don't think a pot of gold from speaking engagements and memoirs at the end of a term in office (or even the end of a failed campaign) is in the best interest of our citizens. And while I'm on the subject....let's rethink those lucrative pensions and heath care coverage-for-life provisions. Are these the same people who want to put limits on private sector compensation? Anyone ever hear of leading by example?

gary davis Harbor Oregon   November 4th, 2009 12:16 pm ET

sounds good as long as Karl Rove and Dicky Cheney don't show up .. or by then they should be infront of the judge for crimes against humanity and lies told to the american people :)

JEAN - ATL   November 4th, 2009 12:16 pm ET

As much as I blame the last administration for being asleep at the wheel, and for putting the wealthy ahead of what was best for America and the world, I frankly would not expect anything more from two former presidents who were raised well by their mothers and/or fathers to behave. They should always remember to be civilized and respectful at all times of everyoone, which is something we don't see much of anymore, particularly from the right. They are setting a good example for us all to follow, and I hope and pray that they continue to do so, and that others try to get along as well. I am sick of the all the hate, insanity, and fighting that is coming out of Washington almost daily! ENOUGH!

lookit   November 4th, 2009 12:15 pm ET

too bad it's going to be a tepid "conversation" instead of a full-on debate. Clinton would eat Bush for lunch. GWB couldn't string a sentence together and when he did it was a joke. hope somebody asks him WHY we went to war in Iraq. Be curious to see his answer. "Well, he tried to kill my daddy and, uh... Saddam was a bad man." Okay, 2 TRILLION dollars and 5000 dead Americans later does that make sense?

Minneapolis_Guy   November 4th, 2009 12:15 pm ET

I think it's great that they can be civil to each other. They belong to a pretty exclusive club and have shared experiences and pressures that few other people could even imagine. It's often the case that once the pressure is off and the press and opposition aren't ready to pounce on everything they say that we get to see the human side of our leaders and it's usually a good thing. I admire and respect them both.

Jeffer65   November 4th, 2009 12:14 pm ET

As someone else asked, is this a fundraiser? Who gets the $?
I wouldn't pay any $ to hear any politician speak. Especially these two.

ADLord   November 4th, 2009 12:13 pm ET

I wish all Americans could be as civil as these two former Presidents. We are all Americans. Those people who are hard code republicans and democrats have really drank the Cool-aid. All of the screaming and shouting and name calling is not moving this country forward. What is the REAL difference between the republicans and democrats? About 2%. One wants to grow the federal government at 16% a year and the other at 18% a year. And yet the partisan hacks are throwing around words like socialist and facist, as if there were really some sort of difference between the two sides. Be civil people, just because someone does not agree with your views does not make them stupid or evil. This country would be no better than a communist one if we all thought the same way. Our diversity is what makes us strong.

Val in MA   November 4th, 2009 12:13 pm ET

This photo of the two former Presidents ... This is what it truly means being bipartisan for the good of our country – if we could only embrace it. I LOVE IT!

Dean   November 4th, 2009 12:12 pm ET

Alright bring out the boxing gloves and charge admission

okpfloyd   November 4th, 2009 12:10 pm ET

Bush the war criminal should not even be walking around free...much less talking...why is this man not arrested...YET?

Monrob   November 4th, 2009 12:10 pm ET

Give me a freaking break, this is a show; like the circus.

G W has never, ever, been able to put a sentence together. This is just a show. I rather see a good movie.

C. Farrell, Houston, Tx   November 4th, 2009 12:09 pm ET

Of course the two will have a "moderate conversation" because Bush doesn't have an answer for the American people as to why he failed us and why he went to war in Iraq instead of Afghan.

RLove   November 4th, 2009 12:09 pm ET

Too bad it's not a "go for the throat" matchup. I'd love to see Clinton shred Bush.

And you Obama-haters that are commenting should just leave the Country if you can't support your government. It would be a better place without you and your racist commentary.

Ernesto   November 4th, 2009 12:08 pm ET

What a "Song and Dance" team these two make. Ugh! A man that will be remember for not being able to get his pants down fast enough and the other that couldn't get his on without adult help. Whatever George Bush would say about anything after his administration trampled our Constitution is worthless barring a full confession and apology.

jeff jackson, alabama   November 4th, 2009 12:05 pm ET

Once again the only rude, crude, and hateful comments
are coming from the tolerant loving liberals !
And by the way...they never give there real names !

Anonymous   November 4th, 2009 12:02 pm ET

When are these political hacks going to fade away? What a rip-off.

Aunt Bea and Opie   November 4th, 2009 12:02 pm ET

Two frauds that worked for the Fed Bank.One took our jobs and the other took our cash.

bburgin   November 4th, 2009 12:01 pm ET

Is there a chance of getting tickets???????

odumber, 1 and a half year old maturity level...   November 4th, 2009 11:57 am ET

Who will win the cage match? In the red corner, weighing in at just under 100 IQ, former President George W. Bush...

In the blue corner, weinging in on hs definition of "is", Billy "Slick Willie" Clinton...

Looks like a good match, with GW you've got invented words with no meaning, but with Bill, he may just re-define those invented words...

Who am I kidding... it's gonna be soft punches and lob shots. But, man that headling got my blood pumping...

ICARE   November 4th, 2009 11:56 am ET

You got to love America for being able to come together. It's agreat showcase of democracy. No guns, no bullets, no grenades.... just FOOD and cash

Pam   November 4th, 2009 11:43 am ET

Ok, there's a Rockette joke in here somewhere...

T'SAH from Virginia   November 4th, 2009 11:43 am ET

AND why shouldn't they be friends??? We are all Americans even though we may be enemies at times!!!

George   November 4th, 2009 11:41 am ET

I hope the rest of the world can see how civilized two people can be with opposing views. Good on them!

becky   November 4th, 2009 11:41 am ET

Not worth the money.

Gary, Los Angeles   November 4th, 2009 11:40 am ET

This is great to see. After all, we're all Americans. That's first and foremost!

sharon   November 4th, 2009 11:32 am ET

so this is a money raiser?

well....................I guess if anyone still has any ..........they might go.

What will all the collected $ go to?

I hope it is a worthy cause........not just in the back pocket.

WisedUP.   November 4th, 2009 11:29 am ET

You two need to take the White House back. Kick the gardener out.

Ron in California   November 4th, 2009 11:26 am ET

Two presidents speaking at the same Venue, should be informative and entertaining. One who they say lied to protect the country and one who did lie to save his butt. I'll go with the guy who protected me and my country.

Jack Fl   November 4th, 2009 11:13 am ET

Oh boy; a new song and dance show!

LacrosseMom   November 4th, 2009 11:01 am ET

That's nice, a good example of how two political rivals can be civil and polite! IF only the hateful-Tea-Baggers would take a lesson from these two men!

Once you have been president, you know first hand what a huge burden it is.

As much as I disagreed with Bush II, I do not hate him, he was misguided and wrong, but I would still greet him and treat him with respect.

ch   November 4th, 2009 10:58 am ET

Clinton = Smartest and Best President Ever!

G W Bush = Dumbest and Worst President Ever!

Fools and their freedoms are soon parted   November 4th, 2009 10:52 am ET

Now that is worth the $$$

Wake Up   November 4th, 2009 10:50 am ET

We miss W! That was a president with courage. Now we have the liar in chief. The campaigner-in-chief, and the teleprompter-in-chief.
Less govt. now.

Grahame   November 4th, 2009 10:48 am ET

Hmmmm Lets See Now.

Abbot and Costello
Laurel and Hardy
Morecambe and Wise
Martin and Louis
Rowen and Martin

All great comedy duos have one thing in common. One is the smart one and the other is the dumb one. So how would you rate this comedy act?.........George has to be the dumb one with Clinton being the feed. About time we had another good laugh. Can't wait to see George do another prat fall, pie in the face type gag. Perhaps he will attempt tp spell one of the 115 words in his vocabulary?

"HEY George! You just totally destroyed the Republican Party!"
'Yuck Yuck

It's going to be a great night with the Sarah Palin explaining the theory of evolution and trying to explain away all those unfortunate pesky fossils. Wink Wink That will be so funny it will get a standing ovation.

Gotta be televised..HBO Maybe a tour of Afghanistan or Iran. Send them to North Korea and take Glen Beck with you

Carlos   November 4th, 2009 10:47 am ET

Brothers by a different mother.

Doug, New Jersey   November 4th, 2009 10:38 am ET

I sure hope they have an army of security for President Bush, New York is filled with liberal Democrats.

seebofubar   November 4th, 2009 10:36 am ET

This is a picture of two presidents! Looking at it makes me proud to be an American. A picture of Obama on the other hand makes cry knowing that his goals are to undo all of the great things this country stands for and to slap in the face all of the proud Americans who have given their lives for our freedom. If Americas want an afro-american to look up to and emulate, look to Bill Cosby, a geat American and teacher, not this sham of a president we have.

Otto   November 4th, 2009 10:26 am ET

Ah...Bill...I'll pose with him. George must have a curious smirk for me to go near him.

Joe in NJ   November 4th, 2009 10:19 am ET

Unless the Rockettes are also performing, I won't go.

Michelle   November 4th, 2009 10:16 am ET

I wouldn't pay two cents to listen to George Bush fumble his way through a speech. The man should be in jail, not earning $100,000 for an evening.

Pete East   November 4th, 2009 10:16 am ET

President Clinton’s civility is admirable. Should be an interesting event.

SAVVY OLDTIMER   November 4th, 2009 10:07 am ET

I like this,... even though i'm no fan of Bush,... he's a civilian now, and he can start by doing some repair to his image. Given the divide in the country, and the seeming percolating hatred of each other by left and the right, all of the former Presidents, should make it their duty to speak out,.. one nation, one people, disagree on political issues, but respect each other, and they should start by condemning the hatred being sown by talk show personalities and media mouth pieces, on both sides. If the ex Presidents, speaking as one voice, called out people like, Limbaugh, Coulter, Hannity, and Beck, and took away some of their powder, it might just start the healing process.

LIP   November 4th, 2009 10:04 am ET

Heartwarming to see how political adversity can be set aside...typical politicians. They would like us to blieve that while they are milking the cow and stealing the milk, that they are doing it all for us and not themselves.

Pragmatic   November 4th, 2009 10:03 am ET

... which demonstrates to both parties that civilized people can get along: you can disagree without being disagreeable. Any of the current leaders in Congress taking notes?

george   November 4th, 2009 10:00 am ET

Good Mr. Clinton.Evil Mr.Bush.What are these two doing together?

Beyond Absurd   November 4th, 2009 9:56 am ET

What's the show called? How about "It Is Never Too Late Too Come Back To the Trough Again, And Again, and Again ...". Are the Rockettes going to perform?

Billy in VA   November 4th, 2009 9:55 am ET

They will probably punch each other in the throat and then run screaming out of the room. Then Palin will walk in and beat them down with a rolling pin.

Mark   November 4th, 2009 9:38 am ET

I'm going to be there cheering on President Bush. Looking forward to seeing hm.

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