thinkprogress.org — Today, President Bush held a White House ceremony for the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The honor is the nation’s highest civil award, awarded to individuals who have contributed to: 1) the security or national interests of the United States, 2) world peace, or 3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
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swaytoniusJun 19, 2008
George W. Bush is a coward, promotes and loses war, fails to accept he is to blame for bringing the country to war falsely, betrays his nation's secret service. He is a war criminal awaiting justice.
wiseweaselJun 20, 2008
He gave one of these medals to General Pete Pace, "Pace, in fact, left his position under controversy and disgrace. Defense Secretary Robert Gates effectively forced Pace into retirement last year because the administration wanted to avoid “contentious” Senate hearings over the Iraq war. [...] While serving as Joint Chiefs chairman, Pace consistently defended the Bush administration’s failed policies, claiming that Rumsfeld 'leads in a way that the good Lord tells him is best for our country.'"At least we know who the worst failures in our government are, by looking at who Bush gave Medals of Freedom to...
Closed AccountJun 20, 2008
Man, the Presidential Medal of Freedom should just have a name change to the George Bush's Favorite Douchebag of the Year Award.I can't imagine why anyone with a brain would accept any sort of medal from that incompetent Hitler-wannabe.
a3saxJun 20, 2008
that is probably soon to be one coveted medal. eventually you might HAVE to receive it to have freedom in this country.side note: in bush's head => "my favorite word combined with a false sense of accomplishment? win, win!"
eatingpieJun 20, 2008
The other 5 recipients...** Dr. Benjamin Carson is a pioneer in pediatric neurosurgery... and his tireless outreach to America’s youth underscores the importance of academic achievement and humanitarian service.** Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. His efforts to advance our understanding and treatment of HIV/AIDS have brought hope and healing to tens of millions in both developed and developing nations. ** Tom Lantos was a champion of human rights and a man of character and conviction. An American by choice and the only Holocaust survivor to serve in the Congress,** Donna Edna Shalala, a distinguished scholar, teacher, academic administrator, and public servant...** Laurence H. Silberman has devoted his life to promoting, enforcing, and defending the rule of law. As a judge, he has been a clear-eyed guardian of the Constitution, and he has applied the law with wisdom and integrity. From the Cold War to the War on Terror.Human rights, education, HIV/AIDS prevention in the 3rd world, justice... Are we going to say these people did NOT deserve the medal of honor, and condemn Bush for these too? Or should we recognize that he did something right in these cases?-Pie