Bush booed at Washington DC baseball game

[CJH]

George Bush was asked to throw in the ball at a baseball match in Washington DC. As he came out onto the field, he was loudly booed by much of the crowd.

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I have a low cringe tolerance level, so I instinctively dislike it when anyone is given the bird like that, no matter who it is.

But it's pretty remarkable, given the respect generally affored the POTUS in America, that he got such a reception.

[Aindriu]

Perhaps the American populace are finally waking up?

[Squire Allworthy]

Well deserved in his case.

[FutureTaoiseach]

Perhaps the American populace are finally waking up?

Oh plz! This is an African-American city that always votes 90%+ Democratic for president. The GOP won't be losing any sleep!

[drbob1972]

i agree its odd, generally the americans are very good at respecting the office if not the man, perhaps a one off or perhaps a sign of a change in attitudes

[JDLK]

Reaction to 9/11- Steeeeeerike 1!!!
Reaction to Hurricane Katrina- Steeeeeeerike 2!!!
Iraq war- Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerike 3!!!

You're out!!!!! You deranged old fart

[lostexpectation]

same thing happened last year didn't it,

why bother with these silly traditions just get out with the game