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President Bush signed a $70 billion tax-cut package, and honored the 2006 United States Winter Olympic and Paralympics Teams, both events being held on the South Lawn at the White House. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Some details here; note bias in article title. There are some late photos from last evening's dinner that the president and first lady hosted for Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, and his wife, Janette. Tony Snow's press briefing today (transcript and video). Welcome to Sanity Island!

 The fact that Dick Cheney made last year a charitable donation of $6.87 million – the largest ever by a public servant – has gone virtually unnoticed in the mainstream media. Given that they are so eager to report all the bad things they can find about those evil trial-lawyer shooting republicans, they should at least have the decency to also report the praiseworthy. But obviously they don’t. To be fair, one does not often hear them reporting charitable donations by liberals either. This, however, is probably due a different reason. Do you still remember Al Gore’s 1997 charity totaling...

PRAY for PRESIDENT BUSH - DAY 2000!!!! In September of the year 2000, this prayer thread for George W. Bush was begun by freeper DittoJed2, who was renewing her Call to Prayer for the nation and the election from March of the same year. It has been posted daily since then, and today we are celebrating the 2000th day of the thread, and most importantly recognizing how God has worked and moved and answered prayers in our nation, and in our President.We believe that prayer is an essential and Scripturally mandated element of God's working in America, and we...

Jeremiah 32:17 'Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. (NKJV) Let this therefore be the first step, that a man depart from himself in order that he may apply the whole force of his ability in the service of the Lord. I call 'service' not only what lies in obedience to God's Word but what turns the mind of man, empty of its own carnal sense, wholly to the bidding of God's Spirit." - John Calvin, 'Institutes', III.vii.1 Psalms 23:1...

Rev. Adrian Rogers, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, said Sunday that in six months he will retire as pastor of Shelby County's largest church. Rogers made the announcement on his 73rd birthday during an evening worship service. "He said tonight that he was announcing his retirement; that he would continue to pastor for six months," said Mark Dougharty, Bellevue Baptist's associate pastor, reached later at his home. Rogers, whose home telephone number is unlisted, could not be reached for comment. Dougharty said a press conference is planned for today. Rogers told the congregation that during the six months he continues...

11/15/2005 - 5:30am(CT) ADRIAN ROGERS FOUNDER OF LOVE WORTH FINDING AND PASTOR EMERITUS OF BELLEVUE BAPTIST CHURCH September 12, 1931 - November 15, 2005 Dr. Adrian Rogers, Founder of Love Worth Finding Ministries, Pastor Emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church and a gifted man of God passed away in to the presence of the Lord early this morning after battling cancer and double pneumonia. I imagine literally thousands who came to know Jesus because of his ministry met him at the gate as he stepped over to glory and beheld the face of Jesus. Details are incomplete at this time, but...

Adrian Rogers' death Nov. 15 prompted Southern Baptist and evangelical leaders nationwide to release statements memorializing the longtime Bellevue Baptist Church pastor and former SBC president. Among them: -- Bobby Welch, president, Southern Baptist Convention: "The flags of Christianity in general, and of Southern Baptists in particular, should be at half mast upon this occasion because few and very, very few like Dr. Adrian P. Rogers -– friend, pastor, warrior, statesman, soul winner and inspiration -- seldom arise in one generation." -- Morris H. Chapman, president, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee: "Adrian Rogers was a model preacher, pastor, evangelist, husband...

Rogers' Family Statement At this time of grief, the Rogers family – Mrs. Joyce Rogers; Steve & Cindi Rogers, and their daughter, Renae Rogers; Mike & Gayle Foster, and their sons, Michael & Adrian Foster; David & Kelly Rogers, and their sons, Jonathan & Stephen Rogers; and Bryan & Janice Edmiston, and their children, Angela Luce, and Rachel, Andrew & Breanna Edmiston – would like to thank all who have offered prayers, sent expressions of love and kindness, and given practical help on behalf of our family during these days. We are also especially grateful for the wonderful team of...

A caller to Hannity's radio show remembered that on this date, a quarter-century ago, Ronald Wilson Reagan was elected the 41st President of the United States. I was only an infant at the time, but I do remember vaguely his presidency. He was like a "national grandfather" in my eyes.

President George W. Bush today announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civil award Click here for details There was also a proclamation by the President declaring November 2005 National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month The President and First Lady travelled to Argentina today for the Fourth Summit of the Americas which will take place in this city on November. 4th and 5th. The President will also visit Brasilia, Brazil, and Panama City, Panama Today former Chief of Staff for US Vice President Dick Cheney, I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby pleaded not guilty to lying to investigators...

SALT LAKE CITY - After President Bush has left office and historians start to chronicle his legacy, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, may turn out to have far less significance than Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005. Friday, Oct. 28 was a sort of "black Friday" for Mr. Bush, in which he endured the indictment of a senior aide, I. Lewis Libby Jr., following a string of presidential problems that have eroded public support for the president. But Thursday, Dec. 15 is the day when Iraqis choose a new parliament to serve for the next four years. If Iraqis, who have exhibited great...

Today President Bush traveled to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he outlined his strategy for the administration's pandemic influenza preparations and response at the William Natcher Center. The strategy is designed to meet three critical goals:" to detect and contain outbreaks before they spread across the world, to protect the American people by stockpiling vaccines and antiviral drugs and accelerating the development of new vaccine technologies, and to ensure that Federal, State, and local communities are prepared for potential domestic outbreaks. " He also met with Donald Powell, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp in...

[India News]: Bangalore, Jan 21 : American evangelist Benny Hinn Friday evening began his much-awaited "Festival of Blessings" prayer meeting here, which saw a shutdown call and incidents of stone throwing by protesting Hindu activists earlier in the day. About 8,000-10,000 policemen have been deployed in and around the sprawling venue to regulate crowds. Organisers of the show, being held at the Jakkur airstrip on the outskirts of the city, said earlier that about 400,000 people had already gathered for the event from all parts of the country, especially south India. A few hundred also came from abroad. Speaking to...

Manchester, NH: After testing his (2008 Presidential) stump speech Tuesday night, Senator Sam Brownback rose early on Wednesday for a tour of the cavernous chapel and regimental dining hall used by the 30 remaining monks of St. Anselm's abbey. Mr. Brownback, an evangelical Protestant turned Roman Catholic from Kansas who attends two services in the two faiths each Sunday is contemplating a big bet in resurgence of traditonalist faith.He came here to asses the potential for a Republican presidential primary campaign centered on opposition to abortion and support for God in public life, while back in Washington his current role...

The world has been quietly watching US President George Bush lately to see if he has lost his nerve. The continued deadly attacks in Iraq, a fumbled response to a natural disaster, and the failure to gain traction for his major domestic agenda item (reforming Social Security) have all given the impression of a presidency on the rocks. Friends and foes alike have been on the lookout for signs of recovery or its alternatives – muddling and collapse. If recovery is in the offing, months from now its seeds will likely be traced back to a remarkable speech Bush gave...

Judge Ray Moore, the central figure in the losing battle to keep the Ten Commandments posted at the Alabama State Courthouse, says he may run for Alabama governor. He also has some tough words to say about the two Supreme Court decisions on the posting of the Decalogue in public places. Appearing on Hannity and Colmes Monday, Moore said, "There is a lot of talk. I've been asked many times to run, and I am seriously considering it. I'm praying about it, and I'll make my decision sometime in the fall." He added that God had opened the door for...

Reagan wins!!! Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, George Washington, then Ben Franklin in order. King #3? Bleh. Man was the commie panther type unhappy King was not #1. :)

Reagan is the greatest American!

Former US President Ronald Wilson Reagan has been nominated the 'Greatest American' ever.Reagan received 24 precent of the vote beating fellow Republican Abraham Lincoln, who recieved 23.56 percent and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, with 19.7 percent of the vote.President George Washington was voted the fourth most popular American with 17.7 percent of the nominations. Ben Franklin came in fifth with 14.9 percent of the votes.George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Elvis Presely, Oprah Winfrey and Franklin D. Roosevelt rounded out the top ten.The vote was sponsored by America Online and broadcast live by the Discovery Channel. US Citizens were...

I've posted this before. When I see a pro USA post, I always want to put this up. If it's getting old, let me know.

I just heard that Ronald Reagan, our 40th President, was named as the greatest American by a Discovery channel poll. I just heard it on Fox News a few moments ago.

Hugh Hewitt just said, moments ago, that, according to his sources, Chief Justice William Renquist will announce his retirement on Monday, and that the President will announce his nominee on Tuesday.

The 2004 Eagle Award Committee wanted to give something to Jim Robinson to show our appreciation for all he has done for the conservative cause. We decided to give him a special "Tribute Award" at the Ball and during the discussion, it was suggested a gift would also be in order. Anyone who knows Jim knows that outiside his salary to run FR LLC, he has always been reluctant to accept anything from FReepers. At one time Jim had mentioned a special seat that rotates and lowers from a van and how it would be much easier for him to...

Marne Soldiers Cheer Rumsfeld in Surprise Baghdad Visit By Kathleen T. Rhem American Forces Press Service BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 12, 2005 The U.S. military doesn't have an exit strategy out of Iraq, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said here today. Rather, he added, DoD has a "victory strategy." Rumsfeld's comment's came during his ninth visit to Iraq since U.S. Army and Marine troops routed Iraqi forces in March and April 2003. Many of those soldiers are back today for a second or often a third tour. Speaking to a few hundred U.S. and other coalition troops in the 3rd Infantry Division's...

Matthew 6: 9-13 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

On March 28, our doofus Democrat Governor did something right for a change and signed into law HB 1656 introduced by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter designating Virginia State Route 234 in Prince William County between U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 66 as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Highway." This legislation goes into effect on July 1, 2005, at which time VDOT will place and maintain appropriate markers indicating the highway's new designation. While street addresses and such will still be Dumfries Road, we should do everything that we can to start promoting usage of this designation. It may take a while...

1981: President Reagan is shot President Ronald Reagan has been shot and wounded after a lone gunman opened fire in Washington. He is currently undergoing emergency surgery at George Washington University Hospital but there are unconfirmed reports he walked in unaided. Initial reports claim he may have a punctured lung. Five to six shots were fired as he left the Washington Hilton Hotel where he had been addressing a union convention, about one mile from the White House. A man, firing at close range, also wounded White House Press Secretary James Brady in the head. A Secret Service official and...

At this point in the presidency of George W. Bush, you might think you know just about everything worth knowing about him: his love of liberty, his rejection of the Eastern elitism that is his birthright, his irresponsible youth, his profound religious conviction, his tendency to see the world in black and white. But there are certain colorful aspects of the president's life that have not been much explored, understandably overshadowed by war and a hard-fought election. That he listens to Creedence Clearwater Revival on his iPod, for instance. That he loves biographies and has recently dipped into Tom Wolfe's...

The LORD will keep you from all harm -He will watch over your life;The LORD will watch over your coming and goingBoth now and evermore. Psalm 121: 7.8

Today was an extremely busy day for President Bush in Brussels, Belgium. He attended two Summits; one with the 26 members of NATO, all of whom offered help in the rebuilding of Iraq, and one with the European Union Council. He delivered joint press conferences with NATO Secretary General, Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, and with President of the European Council, Jean-Claude Juncker, Prime Minister of Luxembourg. The President also made a joint statement with British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, following a breakfast, and met with the newly elected Ukrainian President, Victor Yuschenko. First Lady Laura Bush traveled to southern Germany...

Gallup Poll Reveals Reagan Now the People's Choice By E&P Staff Published: February 22, 2005 1:30 PM ET NEW YORK A new Gallup Poll, released today, finds that Ronald Reagan is now the people's choice for America's greatest president ever. Bill Clinton comes in second. While this finding may suggest that many Americans favor only recent presidents, it does represent a strong rise for Reagan since his recent passing. The previous Gallup survey on this subject placed Reagan behind co-leaders Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. In another interesting finding, Gallup found that mothers don't want their babies to grow...

Received this from a friend via email. perhaps you've seen this but it is worth a reprise.

Psalm 149: 4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in His people; He will beautify the meek with salvation.

Craig Shirley learned two things when writing his book about Ronald Reagan's unsuccessful 1976 campaign to take the Republican nomination away from Gerald Ford: Mr. Reagan's explosive temper in private, and the depth of his self-confidence -- his "utter belief in his abilities."

What a difference a day made. When George W. Bush took the oath of office four years ago, it was as a moderate Republican anxious to get beyond the unpleasantness of Florida and reclaim his reputation for easygoing bipartisanship. His agenda was hardly revolutionary: cutting taxes and improving public education at home, steering clear of nation-building abroad. He came across as easygoing, incurious, not given to hard thought or hard work -- and like his father, unencumbered by "the vision thing."[snip]Then came Sept. 11. It was always an overstatement to say that 9/11 changed "everything," but it certainly changed George...

CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH!!!!Continuous coverage on C-SPAN. Spotty everywhere else.

When George W. Bush took the oath of office four years ago, it was as a moderate Republican anxious to get beyond the unpleasantness of Florida and reclaim his reputation for easygoing bipartisanship. His agenda was hardly revolutionary: cutting taxes and improving public education at home, steering clear of nation-building abroad. He came across as easygoing, incurious, not given to hard thought or hard work -- and like his father, unencumbered by "the vision thing." What Bush did seem to care about was the tenor of public discourse. During the presidential campaign he repeatedly promised to "change the tone in...

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (Applause.) Thank you all for coming. (Applause.) Thanks for being out here in the cold. You know, I was realizing there is -- you know, no night is too cold to celebrate freedom. (Applause.) Mr. Vice President, thank you for your kind introduction. I thank you and Lynne for your fine service to the American people. Our nation has never had a finer Vice President. (Applause.) Sorry, Dad. (Laughter.) Our nation has never had a finer First Lady than Laura. (Applause.) Sorry, Mother. (Laughter.) I'm really proud that much of my family is with me...

The Peter Principles: The second inaugural By Peter Roff UPI Senior Political Analyst WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Shortly after noon on Jan. 20, 2005, George W. Bush joins a select group of U.S. chief executives. The 43rd president of the United States, Bush is the 16th to have won the opportunity to deliver a second inaugural address. It is an eclectic group, made up of great and near great presidents like Washington, Lincoln, FDR and Reagan as well as a few whom historians view ignominiously. And, for good measure, it also includes Grover Cleveland, who is primarily remembered for...

WASHINGTON - Relishing history as he awaited his second oath-taking, George W. Bush paused amid celebratory galas Wednesday to contemplate America's most treasured historical documents, including George Washington's inaugural speech. Asked whether he was feeling the history of the moment, Bush said "Absolutely." He and Laura Bush studied original versions of the Declaration of Independence so faded that most signatures were illegible; the Constitution; the Bill of Rights; and Washington's address and Bible. The sense of history was palpable in the dimly lit, dome-shaped room. A portrait of the Founding Fathers gazed down on the president, his wife and their...

President and Laura Bush attended “Saluting Those Who Serve” today, honoring members of our Armed Forces at an event that helped kick off his second Inauguration, in which, contrary to media reports, he is celebrating the clear mandate he received from the American people on November 2nd. His father and mother, former President George H. W. Bush, and former First Lady, Barbara Bush also attended the event, where President Bush 41 recounted his World War II experiences. President Bush is working on his Inaugural Address which concentrates on the themes of freedom abroad, and an ownership society at home.Also today...

Op/Ed - David Shribman CHENEY MAY CHANGE THE FACE OF THE VICE PRESIDENCY Sat Jan 15, 7:59 PM ET By David M. Shribman Dick Cheney is the reason American politics is about to get more and more interesting. Cheney is, of course, the vice president. He and President Bush are about to begin their second terms. Since Richard M. Nixon won the Republican presidential nomination in 1960, the vice president has been expected to run for president. The principal exceptions have been Spiro T. Agnew and Nelson A. Rockefeller. As a result, there is a distinguished list of modern vice...

As thousands of Texans descend on Washington to celebrate the second inauguration of President Bush, many here recall how unimaginable this all seemed a little more than a decade ago. Though Mr. Bush probably is better known than any other American these days, his name was not recognized that readily in 1994, even in Texas. If his name came up at all, it often was in relation to his genteel father, George H.W. Bush, who had recently left the White House after a distinguished career in American politics and public service. Early on, the younger Mr. Bush had been active...

Today President Bush visited Florida Community College, in Jacksonville, Fla. to speak about the economy and job training ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO SANITY ISLAND!

20/20 is starting now on ABC.