[bvw]

Will we be seeing such celebratory headlines and threads for every planeload of soldiers, airmen and rgeular citizens landing there? Or did we recast the Presidency and now are become an Imperial Monarchy!

Remember one thing, please -- Mr. Bush is a man in a nation of men. He is neither greater nor lesser than any. He has his duty, we have ours.

[boxerblues]

Oh please it has bumped Kobe, Laci & Michael the lastest dirtbag off of the airways for a while. Do you have any idea what this has done for the morale of the troops in Iraq? Now the Dims really have something to harp about about. Bush really did lie to the press corp and only took those he knew could be trusted.

[Alas Babylon!]

Will we be seeing such celebratory headlines and threads for every planeload of soldiers, airmen and rgeular citizens landing there?

I hope so. I know I do.

Or did we recast the Presidency and now are become an Imperial Monarchy!

Is this a question or a statement? He is the Commander-in-Chief of all US forces. This has been true since Washington.

Remember one thing, please -- Mr. Bush is a man in a nation of men. He is neither greater nor lesser than any.

True. Are you saying FReepers are elevating him beyond his stature? He was elected (not selected!) to lead our country. When his term is up he leaves, just like President's have been doing since 1796.

He has his duty, we have ours.

Yup. To be Commander-in-Chief. His duty--not ours. Lead our troops. Sometimes visit them, even in perilous places. I salute his decision. He didn't have to go.

[pizzalady]

"....Remember one thing, please -- Mr. Bush is a man in a nation of men. He is neither greater nor lesser than any. He has his duty, we have ours...."

Well bvw, President Bush IS a man in a nation of men. BUT this nation just happens to designate that our PRESIDENT, while in office, is also Commander-in-Chief of all the branches of the military. And President Bush continually proves himself worthy of the Title.

So yes, as a man, non is greater or lesser than another, but until YOU become Commander-in-Chief, I will continue to applaud President Bush and the job he is doing in office.

As President, He represents every citizen of the U.S. and as Commander-in-Chief, he represents every planeload of soldiers who land there.