WTF?

The Cove Herald

WASHINGTON – Bill and Georgia Thomas reported they were elated Monday when they met in the Oval Office with President George W. Bush to present him with a Purple Heart.

"We were just absolutely bowled over. Without reservation, it was one of the highlights of our life. He was such a gracious host," Thomas said. "It was just an incredible, incredible experience."

The couple was able to meet with President Bush for about 20 minutes to present him with one of three Purple Hearts that Bill Thomas received during his service in Vietnam.

"He said he didn't feel like he had earned it," Thomas said, noting the president looked thinner in person than on television.

The Thomases also were able to meet Barney, the president's Scottish terrier, and tour the White House Rose Garden.

Thomas said he and his wife came up with the unprecedented idea to present the president with the Purple Heart over breakfast one morning a few months ago as they discussed the verbal attacks, both foreign and domestic, the commander in chief has withstood during his time in office.

"We feel like emotional wounds and scars are as hard to carry as physical wounds," Thomas said.

Crooks and Liars has more, but this is clearly the most ridiculous thing to me. I can understand a person whose received a medal wanting to symbolically present that award to another person of worth, and I can't speak for the mindset of this individual given that he has indeed gone through a lot to earn his 3 purple hearts, but we're talking about a man who didn't serve in the military in any real capacity. While he was in, he was frequently AWOL. If Bush had an inkling of real compassion, he would've gladly turned down this gift. He would've shown with tact that he as President hasn't made nearly the commitment of any enlisted men under his direction. He would've honored this man and showed the country was proud. Instead, the little asshole took it and probably thinks he deserved it, I don't care what he claimed when receiving it.