It is a family trait.

I think, but I'd do it very slowly.

no, he's not

and even if he were (he's not) i'd still agree with his mom 'no more Bush Presidents'

the Governor is in for something of an education on that and perhaps a few more points in the coming weeks and months.

Conservative, my foot.

Liberals make things.
Conservatives get all uptight and stop things.

Sorry Jeb. Not joining your stupid team.

I will never be a conservative.

Johnny Bush is full of hot air.

Almost worked in Germany.

From Ron Suskind in 2004:

Orwell:

In the frenzy all around us, there are very good things happening.

The Confederate Battle Flag was removed from the SC Statehouse grounds today.

Pope Francis travels the world, discussing the dangers of unbridled capitalism, the poverty of forced austerity, the devastation of the environment and the folly of climate change denial.

Because of Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and the many progressive voices around the country, including here at DU, people are finally seeing that the real threats to our lives, liberties and pursuits of happiness wear starched shirts, cuff links and carry briefcases.

So, I'm staying grounded, pushing ahead, and am happy to observe that the peacemakers and truth tellers are winning, Octafish!

And I raise my glass to to you, my friend, because you are a tremendous part of it.

Today, there is a big crowd of people over here who appreciate you.

Another heartfelt toast to you, truth teller. You are a hero to many of us.

Jebbie (apologies to the Jesuits) is merely another bushnik, incapable of clear/analytical thinking,
much less being able to articulate points which make sense.
That is, an ideal Republican candidate, but with no ideals, except getting uber-rich.
Those Republicans...such jokesters!

Republicans have a wet dream about it. I've had some heated arguments at dinner parties with such "reasoning". I finally remind them of one party states from the past like Nazi Germany and the Soviet Russia and the present, China, North Korea, any one of the 'stans. I ask them if this is what they want for the USA? Of course the oligarches like anyone from the BFEE would love it.

I used to be a Republican. But I saw the radical far right/weligious wing taking over and got the hell out of dodge. The leadership and direction of the GOP hasn't been what I would have called 'conservative' for a long, long time.

which is a surprising position for them to be in, for 2 families that have monopolized presidential tickets for 23 years

The sack of shit wants to rule, because he made sure his brother became the POTUS. Fuck you Jeb!

A. Chance.

"Vee haff vays of makink you Konzervative!"

I'm not about to become one now. What a stupid thing to say.

The Political class is trying to iron us all into the same cookie-cutter shape of stupid so they can keep being our "Leaders."

I think they honestly think it will work. Polishing themselves and their rhetoric endlessly, trying to find that perfect spot where they can convince us we want to do what they say for "the good of the nation(homeland?)."

The sad part is, our own party is selling the same snake oil.

But you, Mr. Bush are a neo-conservative, a reactionary. And there is no way that we are all going to be like you. Becoming a conservative would be an improvement for your character.

self serving cons with a 'D' by their name only to be elected/protected.

And always self serving 1%ers. Cons love "their" money.

No matter what.

hope he is gone by then. The town isn't big enough for the two of us.

Never. If anything I get more progressive as I get older. I told my 17 year old son if he ever voted for these criminals
I would come back and haunt him.

being a 'conservative' means being a dumb-ass and a puppet. That's what I hear when I hear them say how conservative they are, or as Romney would say he is 'serverly conservative'.

You know they feel the same about Liberals, and they call you a liberal as if you're supposed to be/feel insulted and shame.

...that twice nothing is still nothing.

it's easy to have that kind of attitude.

my years of experience on Earth tell me some people never grow up which is how conservatives exist. If everyone was an adult in mentality there would be no conservatives. Instead you get mentally undeveloped people like Jeb!

"Backwards" being my own interpretation, but conservative brains send new info first to the amygdala, or emotional processing center, and afterward to the cognitive centers for analysis (ideally). Sometimes not. OTOH, liberals analyze first, then send the results on for whatever emotional reaction is assessed to be warranted. Brain damage could change that.

The older I get, the further left I lean. My mother is the same way, and so are my siblings. Most of my friends are the same way, as are my youngest son and his friends.

But hey, who am I to ruin the creep's dream?

Gross.

Meaning I'm committed to fairness, honesty, ethics, etc so committed to principles the right solution for the problem and telling the whole truth of the problem (whatever the policy issue is). Conservatives biggest problem or the biggest reason I won't become one is because they sell wrong under the cover of saying it is right or basically using a bullshit lie that sells good rather than the real reason why they're pushing something. What bothers me more than the wrong is the denying of the reality of the wrong and selling it as something else like "job killing regulations and taxes" and "privatize" because they will improve on the service when the goal is to turn a profit, doing a job is of less importance. When did "for-profit" suddenly become the answer to all of society's ills. It is bullshit and why I'll never become a conservative.

Though be on standby for some intense info ops as this could be more than just talk as they tend to talk to each other openly in front of the press or an audience like saying one thing that could be interpreted to mean different things depending on what is defined such as the word "good" for who & what purpose?

This 2003 statement provides a lot of those from Bush though couldn't quite find a good one to quote.

We're not going to intimidated by thugs and killers. They don't understand our nation. Those who attacked us thought we would fold tent and kind of file a lawsuit. (Laughter.) They just don't understand the resolve. They don't understand the courage of our military. They don't understand our will to do our duty, which is to protect the American people.

We're a strong nation. The entrepreneurial spirit in this country is really strong. We've got people who put that sign out there, say, the American Dream is meant for you, that if you want to own your own business, get after it. The government's role is not to create wealth, but the conditions in which the entrepreneurial spirit can flourish.

You're welcome to the American Dream, no matter who you are or where you're from. The entrepreneurial spirit is strong, and that's what's going to lead this recovery. The people are going to be able to find work because the small business owners of America are risk takers, bold thinkers, and love their country, and are willing to expand the job base.

No, the spirit of America is strong. There are thousands of our citizens who, when they see somebody who hurts, are loving them, like I said earlier. There are people, when they see the hunger -- hungry, provide the food. When they know somebody is homeless, provide the shelter. There are people who are helping little children understand what is necessary to learn to read. There are drug addicts who suffer. Yet there are great faith-based programs in America who are helping to heal hearts first, and then change habits. The faith of this country - (applause.) We're a strong country because of our values. We believe in justice, we believe in human dignity, and we believe in freedom. And it is such an honor to represent this great land.

http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2003/10/20031003-4.html

Probably nitpicking with this but "There are people who are helping little children understand what is necessary to learn to read." what is necessary suggests an implication that there is a view of what is unnecessary to read and varies depending on where the parameters are defined. Also have a theory freedom in the context of Reagan-Bush era foreign policies are freedom for private business to do what they want, forced labor, dumping chemicals in lakes or rivers, while also not saying they are doing this.

This was at the beginning

Today I also had the privilege of flying from Washington to Milwaukee with three members of the congressional delegation from the great state of Wisconsin: Jim Sensenbrenner, Tom Petri, and Paul Ryan. These are fine -- (applause). We had a great visit on the plane. There is no air raids on Air Force One, by the way. (Laughter.) And it's a chance for us to talk about issues of concern and one thing is clear, the three love the state of Wisconsin and they represent you well, and I'm proud to call them friends, and I enjoy working with them. I enjoy working with them to try to change the tone in Washington, to elevate the discourse, to get rid of needless politics and partisan bickering and focus on the people's business. They understand what I'm talking about, and they're good, strong leaders.

http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2003/10/20031003-4.html

I fully expect with this statement from Jeb of many people becoming conservative without knowing it because the truth is so badly misrepresented that reporting the truth inspires outrage.

in another universe.

I politely invite you to fuck yourself with a rusty, red hot meathook.

... proves again that he isn't.