R&R For Obama: Bush Visits Wounded

President Bush visits wounded troops at Fort Hood; tells Post Commander he wants no media coverage.

Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura secretly visited Fort Hood last night and spent “considerable time” consoling those who were wounded in Thursday’s shooting spree, Fox News has learned.

The Bushes entered and departed the sprawling military facility in secret, having told the base commander they did not want press coverage of their visit, a source told Fox News.

The couple was described as “deeply concerned” about military families on Fort Hood after Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan allegedly opened fire on soldiers and civilians, killing 13 and wounding 38.

The Bushes, who have a 1,600-acre property known as Prairie Chapel Ranch less than 30 miles from Fort Hood in central Texas, spent between one and two hours visiting the wounded and their families.

Where do you think the Commander-In-Chief of these men and woman who were gunned down is?  Why, he’s off to Camp David for some rest and relaxation after some heavy arm twisting of Congress.

President Obama’s Saturday Schedule

11:25AM THE PRESIDENT addresses the House Democratic Caucus – Cannon House Office Building

2:30PM THE PRESIDENT makes a statement to the press on Health Care – Rose Garden

2:45PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart The White House en route Camp David – South Lawn

This, ladies and gentlemen, is the difference between a Commander-in-Chief, a leader of men, and a poser, a wannabe. 

Also, you can bet your life the media coverage will be huge when Obama’s at Fort Hood for the memorial service on Tuesday.   I only hope his dog and pony show doesn’t distract from the dignity of the service.