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Former president George W Bush praises his old friend U2 frontman Bono (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:41:31 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Who says only Democrats get to make friends with rock stars?

George W Bush calls for a ‘benevolent spirit’ during US immigration reform – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:10:11 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

The former president George W Bush called for the United States lawmakers to debate immigration reform “with a benevolent spirit”. Speaking at the opening of a conference on immigration and economic growth he also called on the United States’ government to bear in mind immigrant’s contribution to building the United States.

Ghost of George Bush haunted Mitt Romney in final debate -- A victory for Barack Obama by default as Romney lies low (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:30:33 PDT

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama during their final presidential campaign debateThere was a third candidate in the arena with Mitt Romney and Barack Obama last night as the ghost of George Bush hovered over the proceedingsIt was a night that was a clear victory for Obama CBS had it 53 to 23 percent in their poll of undecided voters while CNN had it 48 to 40 percent in their poll of registered votersA battleground poll in the key swing states had voters there giving Obama 52 to 42 percent READ MORE

Northern Ireland filmed ‘Game of Thrones’ in hot water over George W. Bush (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:00:25 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

The world of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland and Malta, is a bloody one. As fans have discovered no main character, no matter how beloved, is safe from sword or sorcery.

George W. Bush's legacy: now anyone thinks they can be president (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:30:14 PDT

George W Bush, in between bouts of clearing scrub in Texas, must be wondering what his legacy will be I think I have the answerThanks to his presidency, and the utterly lost decade he presided over, America has now reached the point where anyone - anyone - thinks they'd make a fine presidentHow else to explain the clown car of 2012 Republican presidential contenders currently running? These are not world class political operatives by any yard stick - most of them are not even sophisticated enough to head up a suburban Rotary Club - but they'll probably be the last to know READ MORE

Big Boost for Obama in death of Al Awalki the American traitor in Yemen (IrishCentral)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:40:09 PDT

The death of Al Qaeda terrorist the American born Amwar Al Awlaki is a huge boost for President ObamaWhile Republicans try to tear him down on every conceivable issue his national security credentials are once again clear to the worldHis predecessor George Bush never laid a hand on top Al Qaeda leadership despite all the bellicose rhetoricObama has quietly and secretly struck like a cobra at the heart of the terrorist organization READ MORE

U2’s Bono praises former president George Bush on Letterman – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:22:42 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Irish rock legend Bono praised former President George Bush on his AIDS efforts in Africa, when he appeared on CBS’s “The Late Show with David Letterman” on Monday night.

Presidential Visits to Ireland (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:41:53 PDT

By: TOM DEIGNAN

Ollie Hayes runs a cozy pub in Moneygall, County Offaly. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. It was at Ollie Hayes Pub, after all, that President Barack Obama tossed back a pint when he visited Ireland back in May.

Will Ferrell's 'Funny or Die' spoof of George Bush's reaction to Osama Bin Laden's death - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 05 May 2011 11:01:30 PDT

By: AISLING REDICAN

Before all the beard-shaving, man kissing, and blockbuster films, Will Ferrell was known for his farcical impressions of the rich and famous. Ferrell's impersonations were far ranging from the likes of Alex Trebek to Saddam Hussein. Former President George W. Bush was no exception either, particularly during Ferrell's tenure at Saturday Night Live where he poked fun at the former Commander-in-Chief on a regular basis.

Anti-war activist, in Dublin, calls for prosecution of George W. Bush (IrishCentral)

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:31:19 PST

By: MOLLY MULDOON

George W. Bush should be prosecuted for his admissions in his memoir that “water boarding is not a form of torture,” according to American anti-war activist and left campaigner Cindy Sheehan.

My little trip to the Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert rally in DC (IrishCentral)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:55:13 PDT

One guy had a sign that said "Jon Stewart was my idea" Some people had t-shirts with George Bush saying into a talky bubble "I did it, but thanks for blaming it on the black guy" There was also a Viking long ship the length of a bus on-hand, manned by dancers in hornsFor twenty bucks on Saturday, I got a Chinatown bus smelling like an old-school subway to Washington DC READ MORE

Bill Maher slams Rush Limbaugh, George Will, George Bush (IrishCentral)

Sat, 08 May 2010 01:35:29 PDT

Bill Maher has slammed Rush Limbaugh and other leading Republicans over their reaction to the Louisiana oil spill on his program 'Real Time 'He slams Limbaugh for saying the oil spill was "natural" Quoting the right wing host, Maher stated "Limbaugh said the ocean will take care of this It's as natural [the oil] as the ocean water is READ MORE

Karl Rove says George Bush missed chance for immigration reform (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:20:25 PST

Karl Rove now says he is sorry that immigration reform was not President Bush's top priority at the beginning of his second term rather than social security reformSpeaking to The New York Times Rove said" As I said in the book, (Courage and Consequences) I wish we had led the second term with immigration reform If we had led with immigration reform at the beginning of the second term we could have had bipartisan cooperation with a Republican majority in the House and the Senate and done something important for the country that was tilted more toward what the Republicans wanted but couldn’t have passed without Democratic votes instead of Social Security which Democrats wouldn’t participate in until they had a taste of victory Immigration reform would have given everybody a bipartisan victory and would have cleared the ground for entitlement reform READ MORE

Surprise as George Bush intervenes in Northern Ireland peace process (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:20:25 PST

George Bush has intervened in the Northern Irish peace process in his first active role in politics since leaving the White House He called Conservative party leader David Cameron on Friday and urged him to get Ulster Unionists to vote for a key package on policing and justice set to be decided today The Guardian newspaper broke the news in a lead story on Tuesday morning Bush made a direct plea to David Cameron because his party and the Ulster Unionist have agreed a pact in the British general election set for early summerHowever, the Bush intervention failed as Ulster Unionist leader Reg Empey has now stated that his party will vote against the package READ MORE

To Obama's delight, Bono admits he sidestepped a hug from George Bush (IrishCentral)

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:00:24 PDT

By: KENNETH HAYNES

EDITED VIDEO / HOW BONO DODGED HUG AND MADE OBAMA'S NIGHT / CLICK HERE

Crimes Against Nature How George W Bush and His Corporate Pals Are Plundering the Country and Hijacking Our Democracy (IrishCentral)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:06:49 PDT

By: TOM DEIGNAN

Robert F. Kennedy's latest book pretty much tells you all you need to know: "Crimes Against Nature: How George W. Bush and His Corporate Pals Are Plundering the Country and Hijacking Our Democracy." What follows is a full-blown indictment of the Bush administration, which is not exactly balanced or nuanced. Yet, such books - by liberals such as Kennedy as well as conservatives - have been flying up the best-seller lists lately. There are times when it does seem impossible to ignore Kennedy's research, as well as the force of his argument. A senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council as well as chief prosecuting attorney and president of Waterkeeper Alliance, Kennedy argues that the future of America rests on sound environmental policy. Bush (as well as many cabinet members, who are blasted alongside their President) is simply not up to the task, according to Kennedy's book. ($21.95 / 256 / Harper Collins).