2017.10.19 11:56
George W. Bush Says America Has Lost Its Identity in Trump Era
John Haltiwanger
Newsweek
October 19, 2017
Former President George W. Bush warned about the rise of bigotry in the U.S. and the consequences of rejecting the outside world as he delivered a speech at the "Spirit of Liberty" forum in New York City on Thursday.
Though he never explicitly mentioned President Donald Trump, Bush's remarks represented a staunch rejection of the commander-in-chief's embrace of isolationism and hyper-nationalism.
"Our identity as a nation—unlike many other nations—is not determined by geography or ethnicity, by soil or blood. Being an American involves the embrace of high ideals and civic responsibility," Bush said.
"We need to recall and recover our own identity," he added. "To renew our country, we only need to remember our values." In today's America, "bigotry seems emboldened" and "nationalism [has been] distorted into nativism," Bush said. "Our politics seems more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication." The former president worries such trends are eroding democracy.
In what was perhaps his strongest rebuke of Trump, Bush warned against permitting "casual cruelty". "Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone, provides permission for cruelty and bigotry," the former president said.
"Bigotry or white supremacy is blasphemy against the American creed," Bush added. This statement stands in stark contrast with Trump's controversial "many sides" remark about the violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia amid a neo-Nazi rally in August.
Bush recognized the challenges that have emerged due to increasing globalization, but warned against turning inward. "Our governing class has often been paralyzed in the face of obvious and pressing needs. The American dream of upward mobility seems out of reach for some who feel left behind in a changing economy," Bush said.
At a time when Trump is actively seeking to reduce foreign influence on the U.S. in multiple respects, Bush sought to remind the audience that immigration has always brought a "dynamism" to America.
"The cause of freedom justifies all our faith and effort. It still inspires men and women in the darkest corners of the world, and it will inspire a rising generation," Bush said. |
2017.10.19 12:07
2017.10.19 23:01
I listened to his speech on CNN. Republicans deeply concerned with the integrity of
the party. His speech may be the good one to gather the momentum for the impeachment.
His speech was way better than how he is known to be. He looked much mature seasoned
ex-president. Senater Corker is leading the pack of defection from Trump. Now,
his impulsive character is the biggest problem as well as Russian gate. Particularly,
handling North Korean threat, Senators think that Trump is putting U.S. on the brink of
World War III.
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This is the best George Bush has ever said !! Bravo !!
He hit the exact points about what America should be.
Yes, we will overcome what some white supremacists are doing
after Trump got elected.