RIP George H.W. Bush

[robkelk]

George H.W. Bush: June 12, 1924 - November 30, 2018

A man who:

• Knew enough to be polite to political leaders that he strongly disagreed with (e.g. Saddam Hussein);
  
• Knew that free trade was a generator of wealth (bringing Mexico into NAFTA);
  
• Knew that maintaining friendships with allied nations even during trade disputes with those nations was important;
  
• Was able to work with the Democrats even when he didn't want to;
  
• Knew climate change was real and supported legislation to reduce acid rain; and
  
• Was secure enough to poke fun at himself on SNL.
  

Bush may have been the last Republican President that I actually respect.