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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

Awesome. These are some good people he's got in his camp.


41 posted on 10/21/2004 9:47:46 AM PDT by faithincowboys
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To: Paleo Conservative

I've always been a fan of Ernie Banks. And now to find out he's voting for President Bush!

Go, Cubs!

{{{and no, you can't have my autographed 8x10 glossy of him that I stood in line for hours to get}}}


42 posted on 10/21/2004 9:53:59 AM PDT by BlessedBeGod
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To: Paleo Conservative; Sadie789; Grampa Dave; MeekOneGOP; Cincinatus' Wife; MistyCA; ...

BTTT


43 posted on 10/21/2004 10:05:20 AM PDT by EdReform (Have you seen FAHRENHYPE 9/11? - www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1240926/posts)
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To: So Cal Rocket; All
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!!!

And now, Christian4Bush's "Deep Thoughts".

(insert Yanni music)

I was thinking this morning, one team is from the President's state, the other team's home stadium is named Bush (ok...Busch)...so that is a push.

My other thought is that, if Houston wins today, Boston and Houston would play in a championship round. That actually happened before, though not in baseball. It was in basketball, when the Boston Celtics played the Houston Rockets.

The year? 1996, which was the last year that the Red Sox reached the World Series. Interestingly enough, in both of their WS runs, they beat the California/Anaheim Angels (who, ironically, have won a WS more recently than have the Red Sox).

Just a thought. /deep thought

Now, for my pick: Houston, with Clemens on the mound, will defeat the Cardinals. Game Three will likely be on Tuesday, one week prior to Election Day, and a most important member of the United States Government will be in attendance at Houston to throw out the first pitch...after his WAR CRIMINAL opponent has once again bounced one in the dirt from the grass in front of the bump.

Just a reminder if you do throw that pitch, Mr. President: In Houston, we pitch from the mound.

BTW, my pick is Houston in five.

44 posted on 10/21/2004 10:08:00 AM PDT by Christian4Bush (John Kerry betrayed this country as a young man and he will betray this country as president.)
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To: texasmountainman
"KILLER BEES FOR BUSH!"


45 posted on 10/21/2004 10:10:31 AM PDT by Hatteras (The only plan the Democrats offer is fear, dishonesty and fraud.)
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To: drjimmy
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!

EXCELLENT!!!

46 posted on 10/21/2004 10:10:49 AM PDT by Christian4Bush (John Kerry betrayed this country as a young man and he will betray this country as president.)
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To: Paleo Conservative

Wow, Nolan Ryan, one of my favorite baseball players of all time.


47 posted on 10/21/2004 10:11:06 AM PDT by caisson71
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To: CFIIIMEIATP737

PING to my post at #44. I think it reinforces your sentiment. (and no, I don't have a book or DVD to sell! lol)


48 posted on 10/21/2004 10:13:03 AM PDT by Christian4Bush (John Kerry betrayed this country as a young man and he will betray this country as president.)
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To: Christian4Bush
"(who, ironically, have won a WS more recently than have the Red Sox)."

I think everyone not named the Sox has one a World Series more recently than Boston. ;-)

49 posted on 10/21/2004 10:13:04 AM PDT by Hatteras (The only plan the Democrats offer is fear, dishonesty and fraud.)
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To: Wolfstar

Then you drove I40 through Amarillo. Me too but the opposite way. Roger Staubach and most assuredly the ghost of Tom Landry (may he RIP) amen


50 posted on 10/21/2004 10:13:09 AM PDT by xp38
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To: Hatteras

Um no...the Chicago Cubs last won in 1908. The century mark is coming up for them. The Red Sox have won the World Series 5 times including the very fist which only a handful of teams have exceeded in number.


51 posted on 10/21/2004 10:19:05 AM PDT by xp38
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To: trublu
Don't forget Jim Kelly, JC Watts, 99% of NASCAR and....Don King!

Don't forget the entire PGA...except for maybe David Duval.

52 posted on 10/21/2004 10:20:31 AM PDT by Lou L
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To: xp38

sorry....very first


53 posted on 10/21/2004 10:21:35 AM PDT by xp38
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To: queenkathy

Likely a Rove tactic. Let the DNC and Soros spend all their money ALL YEAR LONG until it is depleted. Then bring out the big supporters for Bush at the end of the election cycle.

DNC people are just so dumb.


54 posted on 10/21/2004 10:23:35 AM PDT by BushisTheMan
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To: jbwbubba

Elway's been a loyal Republican for years. His endorsement doesn't hurt, but Coloradan's are for for Bush-Cheney anyway. No doubt about it.


55 posted on 10/21/2004 10:25:21 AM PDT by Reagan Man (.....................................................The Choice is Clear....... Re-elect BUSH-CHENEY)
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To: Paleo Conservative

And never forget Jackie Robinson was a Republican.


56 posted on 10/21/2004 10:25:36 AM PDT by xp38
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To: xp38

Yes, and Tom Landry, although Roger Staubach was by far the one athlete I've most admired from childhood on.


57 posted on 10/21/2004 10:27:46 AM PDT by Wolfstar (America's enemies, both here and overseas, just love John Kerry.)
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To: Paleo Conservative

I'm proud of the athletes and the letter they wrote.

Kind of difficult to read the signatures though.


58 posted on 10/21/2004 10:34:30 AM PDT by GretchenM (A country is a terrible thing to waste. Vote Republican.)
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To: Paleo Conservative

59 posted on 10/21/2004 10:35:39 AM PDT by concerned about politics (Vote Republican - Vote morally correct!)
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To: Paleo Conservative

No Barry Bonds?


60 posted on 10/21/2004 10:40:26 AM PDT by connectthedots
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