The Bush White House

Private E-mail to me ^ | Unknown | Rear Admiral Steve Brachet, USN (Ret) &Brigadier General Bob

[davidosborne]

Subject: The Bush White House

This is worth reading:

A lot has changed since George W. Bush became president-- executive orders that support a "culture of life," judicial appointees who respect the constitution and members of the Cabinet who are unapologetic about their faith. But perhaps nothing more clearly represents the new leadership we enjoy as a country than that place Mr. Bush now calls his temporary home - 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

The president is quick to point out that it is not his house but the American people's house. And, as such, he treats it and the people who work there with respect. From the Secret Service to the grounds crew, the folks who work at the White House rave about the First Family.

The president and first lady prefer to entertain family friends in their private quarters rather than ask the stewards and waiters to negotiate difficult formal dining rooms.

Harkening back to the days of Ronald Reagan, Bush will not allow any man to attend a meeting in the Oval Office without a jacket and tie. Gone are the days of blue jeans and pizza boxes.

One of the clearest ways to show respect for someone is to respect their time. Everyone who works with and around the president has noted his punctuality. Meetings begin and end on time. This stands in stark contrast to the previous occupant of the White House, who was notorious for keeping visitors and the media waiting.

And speaking of the former president, in his administration more than 500 staffers had access to the White House kitchen. One presidential aide said they turned it into a fast-food restaurant. These days, only 150 senior staff members have meal privileges.

Of course the Clinton years were known for worse things than that. US News &World Report reported recently that it was common for President Clinton to have violent and sex-laden R-rated films playing on Air Force One. Even seasoned reporters would blush at the images being played out before their eyes while trying to question the president on some issue of national importance. A Marine who worked at Camp David publicly stated that pornography was littered all over the retreat. In contrast, President Bush has said that even some of the new major motion-picture releases, which are routinely sent to the White House for viewing by the First Family, are too vulgar for him.

I've visited the White House twice since President Bush moved in. As anyone might be, I was awed by the history of the place. Oil portraits of past occupants reminded me that some presidents have understood the honor of living there and others have wantonly dishonored it. My visits with President Bush at the White House were an opportunity to witness firsthand how much this man respects the office to which he was elected. He arrived at our meetings promptly and took the time to greet every person in attendance.

He was warm and polite to each of us. His manner conveyed the message that he knew he was only a temporary resident and his job is to leave this august home in better shape than he found it.

In one of my meetings, I made a point of speaking to a young man who is part of the military service assigned to the White House. His job is to escort guests and to help people find their way through the large hallways. His uniform was covered with ribbons and his shoes were perfectly polished. His face was emotionless and he drew no attention to himself, but for some reason he caught my eye.

"Thank you," I said, "for the work you do. You really represent us all in your service here. It must be wonderful work,"

He paused and then allowed a big smile to cross his face. "Oh, yes, sir, it truly is,"

Yes, things certainly are different in Washington.

Courtesy of: Rear Admiral Steve Brachet, USN (Ret) &Brigadier General Bob Clements, USAF (Ret)

[davidosborne]

Passing it on.. good read...

[T Lady]

Like night and day. And it just drives the Left nuts!

-Regards, T.

[Dbdaily]

bump..

[anniegetyourgun]

You are just NOW getting this e-mail? Man....I think this one went around thrice before the sun came up on 2003!

[Defender2]

President George W. Bush, a man of honor and respect for the
Office of the Presidency. Quite a pleasent change from the past.

[appalachian_dweller]

It's all in God's hands, but I feel much better with a man of character leading us. This post give me HOPE.

Nice post!

[MeekOneGOP]

Refreshing ! Thanks ...

[potlatch]

Nice, I hadn't seen it before.

[3D-JOY]

Thank you so much.

If it has "been around" I missed it too and think it worth a re-read for those who had the priviledge of reading it earlier!

There is a great deal to learn from it.

[Jorge]

Bush truly has brought intergrity and class back to the White House.

Clinton looks so small by comparison.

[Jim Dandy]

My wife and I, along with my cousin and his wife, had the privlege of a "special" tour of the Whitehouse during the dark days. Our guide told us we "touched" carpet. I gather we saw things the average tourist doesn't. I imagined Roosevelt (a socialist who started us down the path to the mess we're in now socially and economically) in the map room. This is the house where Lincoln worked so hard to keep our Union together. How many years of struggle would have been saved had he lived and his vision of reconstruction been realized? We looked in the Oval office, no stains visible. (I really hope they changed the carpet after "43" moved in)To think Ronald Reagan never took his suit jacket off, so much respect he had for the office, and right over there, there was oral anal contact going on. Sorry for the image, it hurt to think it. Mostly good men have worked in that office. Some idiots, some scumbags. Thank God we have a principled LEADER in there now. I never cease to be amazed, this country can survive anything!

[ultima ratio]

My brother lives in TX and knows a young guy who caroled the governor's mansion every Christmas with a lot of other young college kids. This kid said after they caroled Ann Richards, she thanked the group briefly, then went back upstairs to her private quarters to rejoin a party. He said when the Bushes took over, they always invited everybody upstairs after the caroling to join the party.

[Democratshavenobrains]

I wonder which "sex-laden movies" Clinton had set up.

[facedown]

bump

[T Lady]

So much for those "mean and heartless" conservatives!

-Regards, T.

[knak]

Clinton looks so small by comparison.

There is no comparison between the two.

[walrus954]

Thanks, that was great

[appalachian_dweller]

Don't care. Just glad this POS is out of power.

[onedoug]

Well it needs re-, re- and re-stated.

Thank you, President Bush, and Thank God!