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Bush lights Christmas tree, doesn't name Christ - President jokes about 'one humble life that lifted
WND.com ^
| 12-02-05
| Worldnet Daily
Posted on 12/02/2005 8:39:51 AM PST by emiller
President Bush took part in the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree last night, but failed to mention by name Jesus Christ, whose birth millions celebrate in the U.S. and around the world.
"Christmas is a time to rejoice, and to give thanks for the blessings of the season and for the blessings that surround us every day of the year," said Bush, flanked by the first lady, as well as members of Congress and the Cabinet.
The president made a brief allusion to Jesus, but crafted it into a joke which got mild response.
"Each year, we gather here to celebrate the season of hope and joy and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity. Santa, thanks for coming. Glad you made it. I know you've got a lot of commitments this time of year. By the way, we have a lot of chimneys at the White House if you're looking for something to do."
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To: AppyPappy
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posted on
12/02/2005 11:47:58 AM PST
by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: Warren_Piece; HairOfTheDog; ecurbh
122
posted on
12/02/2005 11:58:41 AM PST
by
SuziQ
To: SuziQ; ecurbh; Warren_Piece; MikeinIraq
Here we go again! "You didn't say it right enough, Mr. President!"
"Enough already!" is right!
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posted on
12/02/2005 12:09:37 PM PST
by
HairOfTheDog
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To: Warren_Piece
You obviously don't see the bigger picture here. This is a battle for FREEDOM OF RELIGION! You now, the Constitution!
To: HairOfTheDog
that's what I am saying....
To: wolfcreek
This is a battle for FREEDOM OF RELIGION! You now, the Constitution!
I fail to see where a joke that fell flat hurts the FREEDOM OF RELIGION as you so bluntly put it Noob.
To: emiller; HairOfTheDog; indcons
To: MikeinIraq
You "oldtimer", need to read what I responded to. Just more Christian bashing. ( see post #7)
To: wolfcreek
You "oldtimer", need to read what I responded to. Just more Christian bashing. ( see post #7)
I read what you responded too. I think you have gone off of the deep end. Honestly I HAD the same first reaction reading this as he did. Don't take WorldNUTDaily too seriously. They look at everything anyone does and makes an issue out of it. They hope people like you make a big deal out of it, so they can get more hits on their website.
To: MadeInAmerica
So? That isn't his job, but just who did you think he was speaking of when he said "and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity"----Did he need to draw you a picture? This article is dishonest--no, it is a lie--and anyone who would use it form an opinion in any way is going to come away a little more foolish than when they began.
To: MadeInAmerica; metalcor
Sorry, but at no time in the speach did he mention Christ. Yes, he said the word Christmas....but he DID NOT say Christ or Jesus. Nope, sure didn't. So, was he afraid to give due credit to the reason for the season? Yup...sure was.
Gee that sounds like it's from Joe Farah himself. It's kinda funny that we are getting comments from people criticizing (like DUmmies I may add) a speech they DID NOT hear and only going on an obviously biased and agenda driven WND piece. Had you seen the actual speech, there was quite a pause between the sentences in question. But let's just ASSume and give Joe Farah his due, he got a bunch of FReepers wrapped around the axles over NOTHING. Again.
To: emiller
Im into Scientology and I wanna hear about jolly old Ron Hubbard
132
posted on
12/02/2005 2:25:56 PM PST
by
woofie
(Hating GW Bush Never Fed a Hungry Child)
To: GraniteStateConservative
It was neither. It was a change of subject.
133
posted on
12/02/2005 4:24:00 PM PST
by
Kath
(Luvya Dubya)
To: GraniteStateConservative
I saw it. It was not a joke. Just a change in subject.
134
posted on
12/02/2005 4:25:23 PM PST
by
Kath
(Luvya Dubya)
To: emiller
Stick to the original headline when posting please.
To: MikeinIraq
The whole thread is a joke.
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posted on
12/03/2005 8:40:10 AM PST
by
indcons
(Don't question either my intelligence or my ability; I have none.)
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