A day in the life of President Bush (photos): 4/20/04

LOL. I think this one of the funniest pictures I've seen. They look like little school boys in trouble with the teacher. The guy on the right leans over and says, "it's all your fault Georgie."

41 posted on 04/20/2004 7:07:33 PM PDT by WVNan (Be faithful in little things, for in them our strength lies. (Mother Teresa))

Of course it would help if I posted the picture. LOL

42 posted on 04/20/2004 7:08:35 PM PDT by WVNan (Be faithful in little things, for in them our strength lies. (Mother Teresa))

Lots of people walking around here with sunburns after the gorgeous weekend we had.

I'm glad he got a chance to be outside a bit. He'll have a deep tan shortly. :o)

43 posted on 04/20/2004 7:08:37 PM PDT by ohioWfan (BUSH 2004 - Leadership, Integrity, Morality)

44 posted on 04/20/2004 7:09:18 PM PDT by homemom ("A word to the wise ain't necessary. It's the stupid ones who need the advice." Bill Cosby)

Okay, as long as you say, "Bring it on," here it is:

Air Force One and the President of the United States flew into Western New York early this morning. President Bush was here to lead off his campaign to keep the Patriot Act from expiring.

Let me give you the local background. Democrats outnumber Republicans in NY State by two million. The local area supports Kerry by 56 to 38. Protesters at the airport and at Kleinhans Music Hall where the President would speak were the usual motley crew of anti-war idiots; no blood for oil creeps, and the unions who blame Bush for outsourcing. Still someone had a very large sign saying, “BUFFALO FOR BUSH.” Our local radio announcer said that the pro-Bush people equaled the protesters.

People could not line the route of the presidential motorcade to Kleinhans Music Hall since the route was kept secret. Every bridge on every possible route had police cars to prevent sniping at the motorcade. Still, once the motorcade started, people realized which route the motorcade was taking, and rushed to any spot on the route where they could greet the President. THANK YOU BUFFALO.

But, I’m ahead of myself. Back to President Bush’s arrival at the airport as seen on TV. Air Force One was due to arrive at the Buffalo International Airport at 9:06 a.m. It arrived precisely at 9/06 a.m. (I’m told that Air Force One is ALWAYS on time.

Air Force One glided to a stop and a crew rushed to put up the steps. (I couldn’t wait to see how he looked after the last two weeks of liberal hell) The door opened and President Bush stepped out and SMILED confidently at the people waiting to greet him. HE LOOKED GREAT, relaxed and healthy. He was greeted with cheers.

The President was at the top of his stride in meeting, greeting and exchanging jokes with the assembled guests. He was hugely enjoying it.

Oh, the MOST important news item: LOL! President Bush’s hair is NOT colored. It was obvious on TV that there is still some very light grey in places where the light hit it.

The motorcade then left for Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seton Room at Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY. where he met with about 500 or 600 invited guests. Among the guests were NY State Gov. Pataki, members of the FBI, local First Responders, etc.

The entire hour or so was beautifully done. Dubya talked to the people there and to the people at home as though it was a one-to-one conversation. He was charming. He was likable. He was presidential. He was everything you ever wanted him to be.

He told why we needed the Patriot Act and then encouraged his six guests on the stage (all of whom are experts in some area of the Patriot Act) to give their stories about what it was like not to be able to exchange information on terrorists BEFORE the Patriot Act. It was eye-opening to learn how many terrorists got away just because information on the terrorists could not be shared.

The President also thanked the First Responders and also the local law enforcement for the high quality of protection he was receiving on his visit here. He said that if he had to encourage one improvement among the local pols, it was, “FIX THE POTHOLES.” Instant loud laughter. We all know about the potholes which are part of winter in the north, and we loved hearing our President joke about it.

I must mention that our premier local radio station’s announcer was furious with the outsourcing protesters, and mentioned that NAFTA was responsible for the outsourcing and that was under Clinton’s Realm of Terror. So he wondered first of all why did the unions promote Clinton, and secondly why do they blame outsourcing on Bush.

Our leading radio station, WBEN, covered the event totally, and local Channel 2 covered the President’s speech in its entirety. That was followed (after Rush’s show) by the 3 to 6 p.m. call-in show where WBEN’s host raved about President Bush, and denigrated the protesters. (He also made mincemeat of some lib callers. LOL)

One thing I noticed especially today when watching President Bush for an hour on TV in a more relaxed situation than usual, was that his smile seems to come from way down deep inside him. It lights up his face with joy in a way that cannot be duplicated by the would-be pretenders to the presidency. And I was surprised at how much better looking he is than in still pictures.

Oh, I also forgot that one of the men who had been on the stage with him was interviewed later on radio. Sorry, I was driving and watching for my turn and missed the man’s name. But, he was asked what the President was like when out of the public spotlight. His reply was that he was every inch PRESIDENTIAL. Also, that when he met briefly beforehand with those who were to be on the stage, he put them all at ease and made them feel relaxed. What a gift.

45 posted on 04/20/2004 7:09:21 PM PDT by kitkat

Okay you can go along, but you will have to bring your textbooks so that you can study.

46 posted on 04/20/2004 7:09:27 PM PDT by notpoliticallycorewrecked (In honor of Cesear, Eagle Scout, Marine private WIA Falljah Iraq on 4-13-04)

RUT ROW--what's going on with your classes (mom in me talking!)? Talking to your profs is a good thing--you still have time to bring up your grades. Good for you for taking the initiative and talking to them. :-)

47 posted on 04/20/2004 7:11:41 PM PDT by homemom ("A word to the wise ain't necessary. It's the stupid ones who need the advice." Bill Cosby)

Did you get my last freepmail ohio? I mass-mailed it to everyone on my list. You are a sure-show for the party, right?

48 posted on 04/20/2004 7:12:00 PM PDT by WVNan (Be faithful in little things, for in them our strength lies. (Mother Teresa))

Um, he's looking a bit combative in this one...LOL

49 posted on 04/20/2004 7:12:05 PM PDT by ride the whirlwind (GOP - grace over pressure.)

To: notpoliticallycorewrecked

Hi! Just so you know, we went to Oakhurst Saturday and are attempting to buy a home up there, right beyond town past the Bass Lake turn off. There are others trying to get it too, so don't know yet if we will. What a pain it is these days with everyone bidding for the same property.

50 posted on 04/20/2004 7:12:17 PM PDT by ladyinred (Kerry has more flip flops than Waikiki Beach)

President W is looking mighty sassy these days! I love it. In your face media!!!!

Thank you RWP for posting this!!!

51 posted on 04/20/2004 7:13:07 PM PDT by ladyinred (Kerry has more flip flops than Waikiki Beach)

Ooohhh, I will be visiting regularly if you buy it.

52 posted on 04/20/2004 7:13:50 PM PDT by notpoliticallycorewrecked (In honor of Cesear, Eagle Scout, Marine private WIA Falljah Iraq on 4-13-04)

To: notpoliticallycorewrecked

Yay! I promise I will. I'm goin on a cruise, I'm goin on a cruise......

53 posted on 04/20/2004 7:14:04 PM PDT by ilovew (In honor of Mike Adams, a high school classmate, who died in Iraq last summer.)

Oh, yeah..........I never did get back to you on that. Sorry!

I'm a sure show for sure! Sorry I can't bring my boy with me, but the timing's off.......

I can't wait, though!

54 posted on 04/20/2004 7:14:30 PM PDT by ohioWfan (BUSH 2004 - Leadership, Integrity, Morality)

To: ride the whirlwind

***Um, he's looking a bit combative in this one...LOL***

He needs to be a little combative and kick some lying liberal a**.

55 posted on 04/20/2004 7:14:57 PM PDT by homemom ("A word to the wise ain't necessary. It's the stupid ones who need the advice." Bill Cosby)

Ahem. I wouldn't want to be in your shoes when your parents get the bill.

56 posted on 04/20/2004 7:15:41 PM PDT by notpoliticallycorewrecked (In honor of Cesear, Eagle Scout, Marine private WIA Falljah Iraq on 4-13-04)

I think Laura has a kind of Meg Ryan look when she makes this face.....

She sure looks like she'd be fun to hang out with, doesn't she??

57 posted on 04/20/2004 7:16:13 PM PDT by ohioWfan (BUSH 2004 - Leadership, Integrity, Morality)

Excellent report kitkat. You took us there. He is better looking in person isn't he? His genuineness comes through.

58 posted on 04/20/2004 7:17:26 PM PDT by WVNan (Be faithful in little things, for in them our strength lies. (Mother Teresa))

I've had some issues this semester. A combination of a lot of things. But we've got four weeks left and I think I can get my grades back up. (I certainly hope so!)

59 posted on 04/20/2004 7:18:10 PM PDT by ilovew (In honor of Mike Adams, a high school classmate, who died in Iraq last summer.)

To: notpoliticallycorewrecked

I won't tell 'em until we get back. What they don't know won't hurt them, right? ;)

60 posted on 04/20/2004 7:19:36 PM PDT by ilovew (In honor of Mike Adams, a high school classmate, who died in Iraq last summer.)

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