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I don't recall name calling on my part. You seem to be the aggressor.
GHWB was the youngest American pilot in WWII. We should honor his service to the nation then and all his other service, too. But I also recall the “Read my lips …” line which was a cowardly concession to the radicals in his party. I recall the [paraphrased] “I wasn't in the room” excuse when the arms for hostages deal was revealed. I recall the 1988 Willie Horton ad which played on racial stereotypes. And, on and on. GHWB should be honored but his was not a profile in courage in the years following Ford's departure.
No politician is perfect, but to say no republican has show courage since Ford(who I agree showed great courage) is an exaggeration and essentially name calling. It does not make a point and it is not accurate. We liberals can win on the issues, we don't need to go the low road.
note: yes, I know I sometimes manage to go the "low road" myself. I am not perfect either, but I do try and be fair.