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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: Paleo Conservative

Roger Staubach is one of my all-time personal heroes. He is the reason I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan even though I've never been to Dallas, and the closest I ever came to Texas was to drive through the panhandle on my way from New York to Los Angeles years ago.


21 posted on 10/21/2004 9:05:36 AM PDT by Wolfstar (America's enemies, both here and overseas, just love John Kerry.)
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To: Paleo Conservative

I didn't know who to root for tonight... the Astros or the Cardinals.

After seeing Beltran and Biggio's names here, now I know.

Go ASTROS!!!


22 posted on 10/21/2004 9:05:47 AM PDT by So Cal Rocket (Proud Member: Internet Pajama Wearers for Truth)
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To: BurbankKarl
where is Yao Ming?

Isn't he a Chinese citizen?

23 posted on 10/21/2004 9:06:24 AM PDT by Paleo Conservative (Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Dan Rather's got to go!)
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To: jdm

Ummmmm he signed it dude.


24 posted on 10/21/2004 9:08:58 AM PDT by aft_lizard (Actually i voted for John Kerry before I voted against him.)
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To: aft_lizard

Sometimes it's good to hit 'View Replies' before responding.......


25 posted on 10/21/2004 9:11:55 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy (Carpe Sharpei !)
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To: aft_lizard
Ummmmm he signed it dude.

Yep, I got it.

26 posted on 10/21/2004 9:12:25 AM PDT by jdm
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To: Paleo Conservative

Mary Lou Retton, Lynn Swann and Roger Staubach -- alright!


27 posted on 10/21/2004 9:13:28 AM PDT by Ciexyz (Feeling so much calmer now I've cancelled my cable TV. Don't miss the Demopuke spin on cable news.)
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To: Paleo Conservative

Kerri Strug... interesting. She was the one that won the team gold for the U.S. on a bad ankle. Tough girl.


28 posted on 10/21/2004 9:13:33 AM PDT by hchutch (I only eat dolphin-safe veal.)
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To: BlueNgold
I would LOVE a photo of Kerri Strug standing next to the Mailman holding Bush Cheney signs

The caption for the photo would read: The long and the short of it--Vote for Bush/Cheney!
29 posted on 10/21/2004 9:14:38 AM PDT by drjimmy
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To: landorepub
Now, if we could just get Jack Lamberts signature that would really put the fear of God in those girly men liberals!

They got Spielman. That covers it.

30 posted on 10/21/2004 9:15:57 AM PDT by paul51 (11 September 2001 - Never forget)
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To: DrewsDad

New campaign slogan.

KILLER BEES FOR BUSH!


31 posted on 10/21/2004 9:19:21 AM PDT by texasmountainman (proud father of a U.S. Marine)
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To: Paleo Conservative

Let's vote, too!

- Ernie Banks

:-)


32 posted on 10/21/2004 9:21:10 AM PDT by Freepdonia (Victory is Ours!)
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To: Freepdonia

If he were a Dem, it'd be 'Let's vote two'.


33 posted on 10/21/2004 9:22:47 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever ("...upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.")
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To: Paleo Conservative

I'm very happy to see Biggio and Beltran on there. Go Astros!


34 posted on 10/21/2004 9:23:53 AM PDT by Eddie Haskell
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To: Rutles4Ever
If he were a Dem, it'd be 'Let's vote two'.

LOL
35 posted on 10/21/2004 9:26:11 AM PDT by Freepdonia (Victory is Ours!)
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To: DrewsDad

Do you realize that at the conclusion of todays Cards/Astros game we might have two fall match-ups between Houston and Boston?

One match-up might be spread over seven baseball games. One match-up takes place on the first Tuesday in November.

Go Astros! Go GWB!


36 posted on 10/21/2004 9:28:04 AM PDT by CFIIIMEIATP737
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To: Paleo Conservative

what class. but Beltran? arrrg!!!!! now i have good feelings for him as well. i just wish it could have waited until the after tonight. oh well, some things are more important i suppose.

GO CARDS!!!!


37 posted on 10/21/2004 9:40:34 AM PDT by lonster
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To: Paleo Conservative

Don't forget Jim Kelly, JC Watts, 99% of NASCAR and....Don King!


38 posted on 10/21/2004 9:41:59 AM PDT by trublu
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To: Freepdonia

Ernie would say: "It's so nice, let's vote for Bush twice!" off his baseball saying when he came out on a really nice sunshine day, "It's so nice, let's place twice."


39 posted on 10/21/2004 9:43:41 AM PDT by RetiredArmy (It's coming. The 2d American Civil War - Conservatives vs. Liberals! It will happen.)
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To: CFIIIMEIATP737
Do you realize that at the conclusion of todays Cards/Astros game we might have two fall match-ups between Houston and Boston? One match-up might be spread over seven baseball games. One match-up takes place on the first Tuesday in November. Go Astros! Go GWB!

WOW! That almost feels biblical. /goose bumps!

40 posted on 10/21/2004 9:46:39 AM PDT by Murph
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