Will President Bush Dare Come To the San Francisco World Series Games?

• it was such a helpless feeling to watch and listen to the cheers for the bushes 'Lucifer's Own' first family. the repeated camera picture's of this group made me sick, but what to do? i kept thinking of the dead and orphaned children in Iraq and of Abeer Hamza listening to her 6-year-old sister and her parents being murdered as she was being raped [and later killed] by the monsters of the 502 INFANT?rty regiment. my feeble attempt at action was to turn off the TV cancel my subscription for next years extra innings package and listen to the game on the radio. for the people of texas; yeaterday was 1936, the opening cerimonies of the berlin olympics and they all stretched out their arms and gave 'the salute'. not that the bushes are in hitler's league - they are truly members of the Class-F Texas League. i love the giants, i think duane kuiper is an outstanding announcer and i understand the context in which he was speaking - but for myself and most giant fans - we really have no clue what torture is.

• @Al, given the fact that California's economy is one of the worst in the nation, being picky about whose money you take will only make things worse. Of course, I'd be curious to know where you came up with the notion his money came from "the pain and suffering of the planet" since your side has always painted him as a puppet of Big Oil, which provides far more positive services to the world than people realize (or would care to admit in some cases). Regarding your comments about Iraq, it should be pointed out that Iraq was funding and supporting international terrorism. If we're fighting a war against international terrorism, should we ignore one of the parts of the international terrorism network? Not to mention, Iraq committed an act of war in the late 90s when Saddam Hussein ordered American and British planes patrolling the "no fly zone" be fired upon. If you really look at the situation, there were a number of clear justifications for going after Iraq, not just weapons of mass destruction. Also, I love the fact that you brought up the notion that Bush was responsible for "stirring up a billion Muslims unnecessarily" by attacking Iraq. Given the fact that Muslim terrorists were pretty active in the decades before Bush was elected (and, yes, he was elected under the Constitution), I don't think Bush's attack on Iraq stirred them up; they were already plenty motivated to attack us. (Remember the attack on the USS Cole?) Your reference to the Supreme Court handing Bush the Presidency in 2000 has been discredited many, many times, but let me add to the total. The decision in Bush v. Gore didn't do anything except uphold Florida state election law and consistency of counting, which the Gore team wanted to suppress initially, but then changed its mind in midstream. And, the Bush v. Gore decision occurred around a month before the Electoral College vote, which is what actually determined the Presidency. If the USSC deemed Bush the winner of the Presidency, why bother with the Electoral College vote? Simple. Because many members of the EC have the ability to vote for whomever they choose. Depending on the state, they are not bound to vote for the candidate who won their state. Why else do you think the Gore team spent time and money to try to sway Bush electors? No, Bush wasn't placed into office by the Supreme Court, the Bush family, or any other Leftist conspiracy. He was elected twice by the Electoral College, the same Electoral College that elected both Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Bush wasn't a successful businessman, I grant you, but that's not a requirement to be President or a good person. Of course, I don't think Obama or Joe Biden were successful businessmen either, so unless you're willing to throw them in with Bush (which I presume you won't), your complaint is pointless. As far as Bush being AWOL, he couldn't be, as he was in the Air National Guard. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, I don't believe there is a mechanism to court martial reservists. Even if there is, wouldn't one of his superiors have started the process if he were AWOL? Superior officers who allow for violations of the UCMJ are subject to punishment under it, and I'm pretty sure AWOL is a serious enough offense not to overlook. And, no, I don't think George H. W. Bush could have pulled any strings to get W off from such a serious charge, not even with being CIA. After all, the CIA was established to handle foreign affairs, not domestic. Anyway, I'm sure President Bush will be heartbroken that he doesn't have fans in San Francisco. I'm glad you think your state is financially well-off enough to pick and choose whose money you take, but don't be surprised when your allegedly high-minded standards leaves your state flat broke.

• "Nice way to roll out the welcome mat..." What makes you think we want him or his filthy money here. He profits off of the pain and suffering on this planet. He is a spoiled rich kid whose daddy was president. Daddy's team kept things going. W was not up to the job and instead of being humble he was a jerk who stirred up a billion Muslims unnecessarily with his foolish attack on Iraq. Do you think if George didn't have "Poppy" Bush as his daddy he would have gotten reelected. Do you think the supreme court would have handed him his "victory" in 2000 if Daddy's team wasn't standing by. He has never been a successful businessman; he was AWOL in the military and should have been court martialed.

• @ Felicia, since you brought it up, it should be pointed out that the "war profiteering" you so hate was merely the continuation of pre-existing no-bid contracts signed into law by...Bill Clinton. As far as his alleged criminal acts go, if they're felonies (as I'm sure you think they are), you have the ability to arrest him. Of course, a lack of evidence linking him to any real crimes might hinder you just a tad. I sincerely hope that he does decide to show up in your city for a game or two so you can vent all of that misplaced anger and help your sagging economy. From what I hear, California needs some money, and having a former President spend time and money in your state might help a bit. By the way, I don't recall San Francisco ever inviting Bush to visit. However, I do recall a number of anti-war rallies where he was slandered by your kind. Nice way to roll out the welcome mat...

• Seriously! I've been so excited about watching the world series tonight. I'm not a huge baseball fan or giant fan. I became a fan because i'm from california and I want to support my state of california. I want the giants to win but not because I hate George W. Bush or Texas but because I am a Californian! After listening to this silly political hatred I felt sad that my excitement became deflated over the simple american game of baseball becoming something it isn't! Why?? Can't we just enjoy a game of baseball and not make it into something it shouldn't. I wish both teams a great game! But only one can win and it will be the Giants!!

• @ Thomas, do you mean just like he brushed off the American people for eight years for the benefit of his and his cronies war profiteering? Keeping his visit under wraps like he kept the criminal acts of his presidency under wraps? In that case yes, you are right! He is not welcome here, he never visited SF during his term and now for his enjoyment he wants to come to see his baseball team. Well San Franciscans do not like this man, and I hope he knows better than to visit our great city! Right on Al!

• Is it just me, or is this one of the biggest non-stories in World Series history? Who really cares if former President Bush will attend? And more to the point, is it really any of our business? Maybe the reason why this is being kept under wraps (if it even is) is because of the kind of sneering partisan condescension that is implied in this piece and overtly stated by Al. But if you feel you have to "make a statement" by protesting Bush if he were to come to San Francisco, feel free to do so. And I'm sure former President Bush will treat it like he's treated much of the criticism send his way: he'll brush it off.

• How could the "What Me Worry" Pretender come to San Francisco where we try to respect democracy. We try to provide shelter for the Homeless that the stupidist "president" this country has ever had. He is also probably one of the most corrupt with no conscience having gone to war killing hundreds of thousands of people to make his drinking buddies rich. He also left the country in the worst depression since the Great Depression and he continues to profit from our pain. Sports should engender sportsmanship but I don't feel very sporting towards George (spoiled son of a Bush) and I hope he stays home chops firewood or whatever he pretends to do.

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