A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-16,17,04 ~ Misunderestimated...Again!

Billie

[Billie]

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"They misunderestimated me."
~ George W. Bush, Nov. 6, 2000 ~

Well, that was then, and this is now, and they still can't believe they've been Bushwhacked again! Thought it would be fun to review a few quotes from the campaign this time around. Most are President Bush's words, but it wouldn't be the same without a few bombs from the other side. :)

"Kerry said about Tora Bora, 'I think we've been smart. I think administration leadership has done well, and we are on the right track.' End quote. All I can say is that I am George W. Bush, and I approve of that message." ~ President Bush

"If Barbara gets her hands on John Kerry, he might get another Purple Heart." ~ Former President Bush, on the political attacks on his son.

"My opponent clearly has strong beliefs -- they just don't last very long." ~ President Bush

"The candidates are an interesting group, with diverse opinions -- for tax cuts and against them, for NAFTA and against NAFTA, for the Patriot Act and against the Patriot Act, in favor of liberating Iraq and opposed to it. And that's just one senator from Massachusetts." ~ President Bush, on Kerry

"The expectations were so low that all I had to do was say hi, I'm George W. Bush." ~ President Bush, on his performance in the 2000 debates with Al Gore

"It's been a little tough to prepare for the debates, because he keeps changing his positions, especially on the war. I think he could spend 90 minutes debating himself." ~ President Bush, on Sen. John Kerry

"I'm going to be real positive, while I keep my foot on John Kerry's throat." ~ President Bush, on his debate strategy

"I was going to start off tonight by telling some self-deprecating jokes, but then I couldn't think of any mistakes I've made to be self-deprecating about." ~ President Bush, at the White House Correspondents' dinner, poking fun at his performance in a recent news conference, in which he drew a blank when asked about mistakes he had made

"It really gets me when the critics say I haven't done enough for the economy," he said. "I mean, look what I've done for the book publishing industry. You've heard some of the titles. 'Big Lies,' 'The Lies of George W. Bush,' 'The Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them.' I'd like to tell you I've read each of these books, but that'd be a lie." ~ President Bush, at the White House Correspondents Dinner

"The really rich people figure out how to dodge taxes anyway." ~ President Bush, explaining why high taxes on the rich are a failed strategy

"Sen. Kerry says he sees two Americas. It makes the whole thing mutual -- America sees two John Kerrys." ~ Vice President Dick Cheney

"You may have noticed I have a few flaws, too. People sometimes have to correct my English. I knew I had a problem when Arnold Schwarzenegger started doing it." ~ President Bush, during his Republican Convention speech

"America saw two very different visions of our country, and two different hairdos." ~ President Bush, on the vice presidential debate

"To listen to them, to stand up straight and not scowl." ~ President Bush, after being asked in the third debate what he learned from the women in his life

"This is the man who wants to be the Commander in Chief of our U.S. Armed Forces? U.S. forces armed with what? Spitballs?" ~ Sen. Zell Miller, attacking Sen. John Kerry in his GOP convention speech

"People tell me that Senator Edwards got picked for his good looks, his sex appeal, and his great hair. I say to them, 'How do you think I got the job?'"~ Vice President Dick Cheney

"I always feel a genuine bond whenever I see Sen. Clinton. She's the only person who's at the center of more conspiracy theories than I am." ~ Dick Cheney, at the Gridiron Dinner

"I've seen how things can work out pretty well for a C student." ~ President Bush, delivering the commencement address at Louisiana State University

"I asked President Clinton if there's anything you have in common with George W. Bush? He thought for a moment and he said, 'In eight days and 12 hours, we will both be former presidents.'" ~ Sen. John Kerry

"Here I am in the state of New Mexico. George Bush is still in the state of denial. New Mexico has five electoral votes. The state of denial has none. I like my chances." ~ Sen. John Kerry

"The Packers have done their part, this Tuesday I'll do mine." ~ Sen. John Kerry, after the Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Redskins in a game that carried historic significance. In every election since 1936, when the Redskins lose their final home game before the election, the incumbent president's party loses White House.

"Being lectured by the president on fiscal responsibility is a little bit like Tony Soprano talking to me about law and order in this country." ~ Sen. John Kerry, during the third presidential debate

"Comparing these grandiose promises to his failed record, it's enough to make anyone want to, well, sigh." ~ Former Vice President Al Gore, writing in the New York Times about the promises Bush made during the 2000 presidential debates

"I don't see it as a stain." ~ Bill Clinton, reflecting on his impeachment

"They remind me of teenagers who got their inheritance too soon and couldn't wait to blow it." ~ Bill Clinton on the Bush White House

"Go, balloons. I don't see anything happening. Go, balloons. Go, balloons. Go, balloons. Stand by, confetti. Keep coming, balloons. More balloons. Bring them. Balloons, balloons, balloons! More balloons. Tons of them. Bring them down. Let them all come. No confetti. No confetti yet. No confetti. All right. Go, balloons. Go, balloons. We're getting more balloons. All balloons. All balloons should be going. Come on, guys! Let's move it. Jesus! We need more balloons. I want all balloons to go. Go, confetti. Go, confetti. Go, confetti. I want more balloons. What's happening to the balloons? We need more balloons. We need all of them coming down. Go, balloons. Balloons. What's happening balloons? There's not enough coming down. All balloons! Why the hell is nothing falling? What the f--- are you guys doing up there? We want more balloons coming down. More balloons. More balloons." ~ Democratic Convention producer Don Mischer, overheard on CNN having an apoplectic seizure when the balloons failed to drop from the ceiling of the Fleet Center in Boston

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[Billie]

[Billie]

Good morning, Finest FRiends. Just a heads up that we're going to run
today's thread through tomorrow, so be sure and drop in and out as you
have time. And for all you JohnHuang2 fans, we have a new essay Thursday.

But for now, let's enjoy a few Bushisms!
"Some people say that I swagger.
In Texas it's called....WALKIN'."

[The Mayor]

November 16, 2004

As Is

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. —2 Corinthians 5:17

Bible In One Year: Ezekiel 3-4; Hebrews 11:20-40

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The beat-up old car sits on the used-car lot, rusty and forsaken. Years of abuse and hard driving have taken their toll on the formerly shiny automobile.

A man walks onto the lot and is attracted to this rust bucket. He plunks down cash and the salesperson hands over the keys while saying, "I'm selling you this car 'as is.'" The new owner just smiles; he knows his cars, and he's about to restore this castoff to its former beauty.

Across town, a troubled woman sits in forlorn sadness, contemplating where she went wrong. Years of abuse and hard living have taken their toll on what was once a vibrant young girl. She's been mistreated by others so many times that she feels she has little value anymore. And after making her own mistakes and living with her own bad choices, she's sure she will be left on life's junk heap forever.

But then someone tells her about Jesus. Someone mentions that Jesus specializes in castoffs, that He is waiting to transform anyone who trusts Him—even her. Someone tells her that Jesus will take her "as is." She believes. She trusts. And Jesus begins to restore another lost person to the abundant life He has promised. —Dave Branon

The new life in Christ has begun—
The past with its darkness is gone;
Look closer to see what the Savior has done,
For change is beginning to dawn. —Hess

Salvation is not turning over a new leaf, but receiving a new life.

[ohioWfan]

BEAUTIFUL!!! THANKS, Billie!

[Billie]

Morning, Ohio! Thank you. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Rus - thanks for the coffee again - I haven't had mine yet. :)

[The Mayor]

They should Never underestimate the Power of Christians!

I'm on my 3rd cup and getting ready to leave!

[TXnMA]

Thank you, Mr. Mayor! That "tagline" is a real keeper!

I'm 2/3 the way through my one-and-only cup of the day -- and I'm savoring it...

Have a great --- wherever you are headed today!!

Thanks again!

[Gabz]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo - coffee all over my monitor!!!!!!

Great job!

[The Mayor]

Thanks!

How come only one cup-O-coffee?
I drink it all day but, I drink Maxwellhouse lite..
1/2 the caffeine.. so I don't get stressed and the jitters..

[TXnMA]

They should Never underestimate the Power of Christians!

I like that -- but, may I amplify it?

They should Never underestimate the Power of the One Who Empowers Christians!

[The Mayor]

Absolutley!!!!

[Billie]

Good morning, Gabz. Glad you enjoyed it. I've gotten such a kick out of the way he said that walkin' and wanted to try and do something with it. :)

[Gabz]

The "swagger" was the second time of coffee on the monitor..........reading the main entry, mostly the nonsense coming out of the lefties mouths, had me spewing!!!!

"We'll both be former presidents"...............bwaaaaaa haaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaaa!!!

[Billie]

It reads great BOTH ways! I like bof'em!:)

[DollyCali]

Oh Billie.. this is so great. Love the way you integrate the pix into the wording/background & what a good choice of pictures.. I rarely see a bad pix of Dubya ...

Thank you so much!!!

[Billie]

"We'll both be former presidents"...............bwaaaaaa haaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaaa!!!

I know! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! They have quite a few words to eat, huh?!

[Billie]

Hi, Dolly - thank you - we have such a fantastic selection of pics to choose from - he's everywhere, he's everywhere! And every expression imaginable! LOL

[Gabz]

They have quite a few words to eat, huh?!

A veritable buffet!!!!!!!!!!!

[Billie]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Dansangel; Aquamarine, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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Maigrey...................cousin OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk..........................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx..................active duty

Mama_Bear.........2 nephews ladtx........................2 sons WVNan..................friend's son gator girl.................husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel......................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA...............................son katykelly......................son cookcounty.....................son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar..........................son boxerblues................2 sons the piper.........................son sheeza.......................husband kemathen7.................husband Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend deadhead......................cousin JimRobinson.........2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.........................niece Donaeus......................nephew dixie sass...................nephew BeAllYouCanBe...................son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn.........................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.............................son Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby Redhead....step-granddaughter Redhead..step-grdaughter fiance Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy..........niece Sunflowergal..............grandson visualops.......................cousin Alouette..............................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband eaglesiniowa.........................son auboy..................................cousin spotbust1.......................husband Leofl......................................son chena......................................son campfollower.......................fiance LUV W.........................................son