While I have been no great fan nor a gentle critic of Former President Bush…

…amidst all the hype and hoopla about President Obama (there, I said it) taking office today, and media outlets fanning themselves because they have the flutters over how everything is going to be all about the “Hope” and “Change” … (for me, it is a “hope” that the dollar doesn’t collapse, and a “change” from dollar denominated investments to certain more stable markets)…

I’d like to tip my hat to outgoing, and by now, Former President George W. Bush.

Here is a man who despite whatever ideological issues he has, or we may have toward him… he largely stuck by his guns and for the most part, held his dignity even when the GOP was devouring its own, and the winged harpies of America-hating liberals were flinging their excreta at him, instead of excoriating the 530+ elected crooks, liars, and other rapscallions who sit in plush chairs on Capitol Hill.

Best wishes to you Mr. Bush, and may peace be upon you and your household as you retire to your property in Texas.