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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I guess I'm still waiting to be offended...
No problems with what he said to me.
Atleast they don't riot and kill people because they are offended like Muslims.
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.)
>>>Ramadan Yule Bush
Your headline is false and misleading.
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.
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.
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.
Methinks this poster, emiller, is a sleeper troll.
LOL .. guess he'll have to find something else to complain about
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.
Yes, but stores start selling the artifical ones in October.
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!?
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.
I think you are confusing Jesus with allah - AKA 'The "God" too stupid to have a sense of humor.'
We'd be all over Billary if either said something like this.
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.
Jesus is not worried about Santa Claus.
Catching on yet?
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