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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: emiller

I guess I'm still waiting to be offended...


No problems with what he said to me.


21 posted on 12/02/2005 8:48:49 AM PST by wallcrawlr (http://www.bionicear.com)
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To: Warren_Piece
Too many Christians are so insecure in their faith that they feel dissed everytime anything happens in public this time of year without someone directly quoting Luke and Matthew.

Atleast they don't riot and kill people because they are offended like Muslims.

22 posted on 12/02/2005 8:49:07 AM PST by Phantom Lord (Fall on to your knees for the Phantom Lord)
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To: teawithmisswilliams

Relax, that was a subject change. But of course WND prints it in a way that makes you think he was referring to Santa as the 'one humble life' (he wasn't.)


23 posted on 12/02/2005 8:49:34 AM PST by Diddle E. Squat
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To: deport

>>>Ramadan Yule Bush




>>Why? Ramadan isn't this month.

Yes, but stores start selling the artifical ones in October.


24 posted on 12/02/2005 8:49:36 AM PST by NC28203
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To: emiller; Admin Moderator

Your headline is false and misleading.


25 posted on 12/02/2005 8:49:41 AM PST by AxelPaulsenJr (Pray Daily For Our Troops and President Bush and the SAPPS)
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To: emiller

and how woould it look if it were formatted just slightly different...

"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."

new topic, new paragraph, problem solved.


26 posted on 12/02/2005 8:50:27 AM PST by absolootezer0 ("My God, why have you forsaken us.. no wait, its the liberals that have forsaken you... my bad")
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To: Warren_Piece
Too many Christians are so insecure in their faith that they feel dissed everytime anything happens in public this time of year without someone directly quoting Luke and Matthew.

He didn't have to quote Scripture, but, given the war against islamofacism and the secular assault on Christmas here at home, we don't need GWB minimizing the message for a cheap laugh. Just my beleagured opinion.

27 posted on 12/02/2005 8:50:43 AM PST by teawithmisswilliams (Question Diversity)
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To: SMARTY
America was founded by Christian Europeans. Period.

If you truly wish to be accurate, "America" was conquered by Christian Europeans. There were human inhabitants present on what is now the North and South American continents prior to Europeans arriving.

28 posted on 12/02/2005 8:50:54 AM PST by xrp (Conservative votes are to Republicans what 90% of black votes are to Democrats (taken for granted))
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To: John123; emiller

Methinks this poster, emiller, is a sleeper troll.


29 posted on 12/02/2005 8:50:59 AM PST by indcons (Don't question either my intelligence or my ability; I have none.)
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To: deport
Why? Ramadan isn't this month

LOL .. guess he'll have to find something else to complain about

30 posted on 12/02/2005 8:51:12 AM PST by Mo1 (Message to Democrats .... We do not surrender and run from a fight !!)
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To: Yo-Yo
That's not a Jesus joke. That is a Santa joke.

No, it's a Jesus joke. The setup makes you think it's about Jesus, the punchline takes you to Santa. He's comparing Santa, a jolly elf, to Jesus, the savior and lord.

31 posted on 12/02/2005 8:52:05 AM PST by GraniteStateConservative (...He had committed no crime against America so I did not bring him here...-- Worst.President.Ever.)
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To: NC28203

Yes, but stores start selling the artifical ones in October.



And who's fault is that?


32 posted on 12/02/2005 8:52:25 AM PST by deport
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To: rwfromkansas

Really. I was expecting some awful joke. Seemed to me, to be two different thoughts.. He spoke of one humble life, and then, mentioned Santa.. Whats the problem!?


33 posted on 12/02/2005 8:52:37 AM PST by go-ken-go (i)
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To: emiller

WND has seemed to perfect the art of dishonest victimology, on par with Jesse Jackson.

I guess if you put 100 chips on your shoulder, sooner or later wind will knock a few off.


34 posted on 12/02/2005 8:52:52 AM PST by Diddle E. Squat
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To: emiller

I think you are confusing Jesus with allah - AKA 'The "God" too stupid to have a sense of humor.'


35 posted on 12/02/2005 8:53:56 AM PST by Hegewisch Dupa
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To: emiller
I watched this last night.
I didn't hear the President making a joke about Jesus.
But of course if it's typed just so..
one could make it seem that way

nice way to take the light off that "poetry"...
36 posted on 12/02/2005 8:54:33 AM PST by firewalk
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To: teawithmisswilliams
He didn't have to quote Scripture, but, given the war against islamofacism and the secular assault on Christmas here at home, we don't need GWB minimizing the message for a cheap laugh. Just my beleagured opinion.

We'd be all over Billary if either said something like this.

37 posted on 12/02/2005 8:54:36 AM PST by GraniteStateConservative (...He had committed no crime against America so I did not bring him here...-- Worst.President.Ever.)
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To: GraniteStateConservative

No, it was a subject change. The pause and voice inflection aren't passed on in print. I bet the actual transcript starts a new paragraph when he begins talking about Santa.


38 posted on 12/02/2005 8:54:40 AM PST by Diddle E. Squat
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To: Warren_Piece
Agreed.

Jesus is not worried about Santa Claus.

39 posted on 12/02/2005 8:54:53 AM PST by daniel boob (This space for rent)
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To: GraniteStateConservative
The setup makes you think it's about Jesus

Catching on yet?

40 posted on 12/02/2005 8:55:49 AM PST by RGSpincich
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