A Fitting Tribute ?

[lizbud]

by John M. Glionna

SAN FRANCISCO -- For many residents of this liberal bastion, President Bush's name is mud. Now activists here want to make that moniker stick.

A group calling itself the Presidential Memorial Commission of San Francisco this week submitted a proposal to rename a sewage treatment plant after the outgoing chief executive in recognition of the political and environmental "mess" they say will be his legacy.

Supporters submitted 12,000 signatures with San Francisco election officials, hoping to place on the ballot an initiative that would rechristen the Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant as the George W. Bush Sewage Plant.

"We think this is a fitting tribute to this president," said Brian McConnell, a member of the group, whose insignia shows the presidential seal with a bald eagle holding two plungers. "It's fair to say that we're going to be cleaning up a substantial mess over the next decade or more, thanks to Bush. Environmental degradation. A war in Iraq that cost $1 trillion- plus. It's going to be a big job."

Republicans aren't amused by the gesture. "It doesn't dignify a response," White House spokesman Trey Bohn said of the initiative.


John M. Glionna writes for the Los Angeles Times. Read the full article on the proposed George W. Bush Sewage Plant at latimes.com.

[Freedom]

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[RICHARD]

Funny,

I seem to remember the "Dan Quayle School of Spelling", the "Gerald Ford School of Tap Dance", the "George Dukakis School of Tank Driving", the "Gary Hart School of Sailing and Seamanship", so why not?

[Sirrahsim]

The first thing I noticed was that "An Fitting Tribute" is improper grammar. "*A* Fitting Tribute" would be correct

As for the article, the idea is complete rubbish and does not dignify a response.

[lizbud]

The first thing I noticed was that "An Fitting Tribute" is improper grammar. "*A* Fitting Tribute" would be correct

As for the article, the idea is complete rubbish and does not dignify a response.

The original title had been changed & not all of the old letters removed before posting. Thanks for noticing.

As for your answer, I take it that would be a no.

[Alysser]

I don't even think he deserves to be named after a dump.

[Grace]

I don't even think he deserves to be named after a dump.

I tend to agree with this. The less I hear and/or see of GWB after 20 January 2009, the better. Let him disappear into a black hole . . . . . . .

[Lady's Human]

As much as I dislike former President Clinton, I wouldn't support anyone doing something like this. To say it's childish would be an understatement.

The leader of the most corrupt administration in US History is on the $50 bill. Regardless of your opinion of the man, respect the office.

[JenBKR]

Regardless of your opinion of the man, respect the office.

I do agree with respecting the office.....however, I am honored to live in a country where we don't have to. Thank you to all of the soldiers who made that possible

[Sirrahsim]

Regardless of your opinion of the man, respect the office.

I agree completely.

I was watching the movie "Stop Loss" with my husband yesterday and at one point the soldier actually says "F- the president" I felt phyiscally ill even though it was just a movie. Show some respect!!!

[caseysmom]

Well if they are doing a horrible job its our job as good citizens to NOT respect what is being done, we are not sheep.

[CathyBogart]

Well if they are doing a horrible job its our job as good citizens to NOT respect what is being done, we are not sheep.

You put words to my thoughts perfectly, thank you!

[lizbud]

The leader of the most corrupt administration in US History is on the $50 bill. Regardless of your opinion of the man, respect the office.

Nixon is on the $50 dollar bill?

[Karen]

Nixon is on the $50 dollar bill?

U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant is on the $50 - know your American History, or is he just a familiar name to you, without knowing of his administration?

[Karen]

Well if they are doing a horrible job its our job as good citizens to NOT respect what is being done, we are not sheep.

It is our job as good citizens to participate, vote, and if we cannot find anyone worthy of voting for, to run for office.

The mayor of our city is not running for re-election, and hoped that his announcement of that decision would deflect attention from the vote he wanted approved for a huge tax increase. It didn't work, the tax increase got voted down, and he is still a "lame duck."

We need not respect the individuals in office, but those who do not vote have no grounds to complain, in my humble opinion.

And while Mr. Bush did not win my state, he is still my President, as I am not ready to try to lead Massachusetts on a secessionist movement. Write your senators if you don't like the job they are doing - they'll never change if they don't hear what they are doing wrong. Be specific, include your return address ...