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Open letter signed by 24 Olympians and Professional Athletes (For George W. Bush)
[Open letter signed by 24 Olympians and Professional Athletes] ^ | October 21, 2004 | 24 Olympians and Professional Athletes

Posted on 10/21/2004 8:52:00 AM PDT by Paleo Conservative

To our fellow Americans:

We have given much thought to the values and characteristics that make a great athlete. Our lives have been spent trying to run farther, push further, and jump higher than the person beside us, or across the field of our chosen sport. With years of training and exhaustive competition beneath our belts, we have identified the values necessary to compete and win--values like personal strength, determination, a sense of fair play and faith.

The same qualities that make a great athlete make a great President--the determination to do what is right, regardless of the latest polls, the personal strength to bear the weight of the nation on your shoulders, and the faith that a higher power will direct the actions of good people.

We see in President Bush these same qualities.

In 2001, our nation was attacked without cause or provocation. The President's values saw us through those dark days after the terrorist attack. The economy was rocked by the dual blows of the terrorists' cowardly action and the reckless disregard of the rules by a few rogue executives. But President Bush's decisive, principled leadership has moved America forward, and today our nation is safer and our economy is strong and getting stronger.

The fight against terrorism takes decisiveness. It takes continued support for our troops and first responders. But most importantly, it takes courage and inspirational leadership in the White House. In these critical times, our President has had the courage to stand up and do what's right.

For that and for his unwavering character, we choose George W. Bush as our President for the next four years. He is a leader we can depend on to make the tough decisions and the right decisions. Please join us in supporting a candidate of courage, President Bush--a leader who backs our troops defending our nation and shares our values.

Sincerely,



TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: athletes; berniekosar; bushcheney04; endorsement; erniebanks; gwb2004; johnelway; lynnswann; marylouretton; napalminthemorning; nolanryan; olympians; professionalatletes; rogerstaubach; usteam
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To: George Costanza
I'd love to see the Astros reach it for the first time and go on to win it.

I would too, but having lived in Houston for 11 years I was just ecstatic to see them not get swept in the first round.

The Astros have done an amazing thing this year and all fans should be proud.

Shalom.

101 posted on 10/21/2004 1:10:12 PM PDT by ArGee (After 517, the abolition of man is complete)
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To: jdm

Huh??????????? What are you t alking about? He signed it!


102 posted on 10/21/2004 1:11:58 PM PDT by cubreporter (-I trust Rush...he will prevail in spite of the naysayers.)
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To: Wolfstar

"Roger Staubach is one of my all-time personal heroes"

Amen to that. I know stastically there are better - but few better men have ever played the game. I wasn't even a football fan when we moved to TX from NY in 1977 - but my dad took my brother and I to Texas Stadium to see a game and I fell in love - with the sport and with Staubach. Almost 30 years later (gosh that's scary!) I still love the Cowboys because of Roger the Dodger. :)


103 posted on 10/21/2004 1:21:30 PM PDT by right-sidedNYer
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To: RetiredArmy
Ernie would say: "It's so nice, let's vote for Bush twice!"

my sister and brother-in-law shared cocktails with him at some ritzy lounge in Santa Monica a few years back... they said he was so funny and so nice... and he was walking around the lounge in his socks!

104 posted on 10/21/2004 1:29:58 PM PDT by latina4dubya
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To: EscapedDutch

Bite your tongue!!...but I wouldn't be surprised. He'll probably command a salary in the $20-$25 mil/yr range.


105 posted on 10/21/2004 1:33:57 PM PDT by TxWxguy
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To: EscapedDutch

I bet Beltran will not be a Yankee next year. They have too many pitching problems and Beltran gets to hear why he should not be a Yankee from Clemens and Pettite.


106 posted on 10/21/2004 1:40:54 PM PDT by truthandlife (http://www.neverforgetneveragain.com -- If you want Bush re-elected pass on this video link!!!!)
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To: Paleo Conservative

Bob Feller's still around? Excellent! :)


107 posted on 10/21/2004 1:41:19 PM PDT by Fedora
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To: So Cal Rocket

Just sit back and enjoy the show tonight. With the offenses on these two teams, either one would make a fine representative in the World Series.


108 posted on 10/21/2004 1:41:52 PM PDT by MadAnthony1776
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To: hchutch

The Republicans get the tough ones. The Democrats get the girly boys.


109 posted on 10/21/2004 1:42:54 PM PDT by MadAnthony1776
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To: lonster

Don't despair. You've got Pujols, Edmonds and co. They're every bit as fun to watch.


110 posted on 10/21/2004 1:44:30 PM PDT by MadAnthony1776
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To: Paleo Conservative

Another reason to root for the Astros. Beltran and Biggio signed the letter! Go Stros!


111 posted on 10/21/2004 1:46:32 PM PDT by The South Texan (The Democrat Party and the leftist (ABCCBSNBCCNN NYLATIMES)media are a criminal enterprise!)
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To: Hatteras

They beat the Yankees. That's aces in my book.


112 posted on 10/21/2004 1:48:34 PM PDT by MadAnthony1776
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To: jdm

John Elway has introduced the president in colorado


113 posted on 10/21/2004 1:54:49 PM PDT by rang1995
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To: jdm

Article Published: Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Elway's role at Bush rally raises political profile

By Steven K. Paulson
The Associated Press





Greenwood Village - John Elway's appearance at today's campaign rally for President Bush today wasn't his first venture into the political spotlight, but it may have been his most prominent.

Elway, the former Denver Broncos quarterback revered in Colorado for the Super Bowl victories in 1998 and 1999, praised Bush in football terms.

"This man knows how to make the right calls when the pressure is on," Elway said.

Bush returned the favor. "I'm proud to be introduced by the man who led 'The Drive'," he said. That was a reference to the Broncos' fabled 98-yard touchdown drive in the closing minutes of the 1986 AFC title game against Cleveland. The Broncos won in overtime, 23-20.

Elway has long been a popular figure in Colorado. A 1999 poll ranked him ahead of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Gov. Bill Owens and then-President Clinton in generating "very positive" feelings. The survey fueled speculation that Elway might run for political office, but so far, he has not.

He sometimes mingles with Colorado's Republican leadership. He attended Owens' 1999 black-tie inaugural ball along with then-Republican Party national chairman Jim Nicholson and brewer Peter Coors, now the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate.

In May 2001, Elway helped Colorado leaders try to lure Boeing Corp. to move its headquarters to Denver, meeting with executives of the aerospace company when they visited the Governor's Mansion. The company eventually relocated to Chicago instead.

He skipped an invitation to the White House after the 1998 Super Bowl victory but denied it was because Clinton, a Democrat, was president. Elway had his knee checked by doctors that day and then played a round of golf.

Now, Elway is most often in the public eye in television commercials for the auto dealerships that bear his name. He returned to the sports spotlight last month when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

He is a co-owner of the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football League.


114 posted on 10/21/2004 1:57:25 PM PDT by rang1995
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To: jdm
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115 posted on 10/21/2004 2:07:17 PM PDT by rang1995
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To: Christian4Bush

From your mouth to God's ears....Go Killer Bees!


116 posted on 10/21/2004 2:09:11 PM PDT by TrebleRebel
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To: Bikers4Bush

Yeah its been rough....

It is alright though. College football is cyclic sometimes and this is a down cycle. We will be good in a year or so...

I will be at the Penn State game and Michigan game when I get hom for vacation..


117 posted on 10/21/2004 2:16:03 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (Rudi Bahktiar is hot!!!! Too bad she works for CNN.....)
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To: Paleo Conservative

That was pretty impressive until they got to Todd Walker!


118 posted on 10/21/2004 2:19:23 PM PDT by JohnnyZ ("Jim, you've got to do in a way that passes the test, that passes the global test" - JFnK)
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To: Hatteras

I am not a Red Sox fan. You were asking as you say facetiously who has had a longer World Series Title drought than the Red Sox and I pointed to the Chicago Cubs in my post. Beyond that I just mentioned in passing that the Red Sox had won 5 World Series from 1903 to 1918 which you seem to have for some strange humourous reason thought that that was the main thrust of my reply. The White Sox have also had a longer World Series Title drought than the Red Sox as well by one year to be exact but you did say with the name Sox so I didn't include them. Here is my smiley :)


119 posted on 10/21/2004 2:21:36 PM PDT by xp38
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To: CFIIIMEIATP737
Just think--if Houston beats the Cards, then both wildcard winners will play in the World Series.

The two big boppers (Yanks & Cards) can cry in their beers.

120 posted on 10/21/2004 2:46:57 PM PDT by GOPologist
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