by stonefruit » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:32 am
First seen during Monday, March 14, 2005's post "Permanent Uncle" Sam, GHW Bush's creepy jacket is back.<br><br><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.counterpunch.com/corr10252005.html">www.counterpunch.com/corr10252005.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br><br>October 25, 2005<br>Go White Sox!<br>Barbara Bush: the Poster Gorgon of the Astros<br><br>By JACKIE CORR<br><br>"According to Texas papers, when the Cards/Astros' baseball playoffs opened in Houston, ( Saturday, Oct. 15, game 3), the ex-president and ex-first lady Barbara Bush arrived 45 minutes before game time, drawing a loud ovation as they settled into their seats in the front row behind home plate.<br><br>Coming from a family that has yet to pass up a chance to mix patriotism and vulgarity, Bush Sr. waved, then stood, took off his navy blue sport coat raising it high over his head.<br><br>The crowd roared.<br><br>The lining of his coat was an American flag." <p></p><i></i>