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

[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,

[Dr. Eckleburg]

I would LOVE a photo of Kerri Strug standing next to the Mailman holding Bush Cheney signs ... the thought alone is worth a smile.

Karl Rove, are you listening?

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Sports icons (and Ernie Banks!) for Bush BUMP!

[ElkGroveDan]

we have identified the values necessary to compete and win--values like personal strength, determination, a sense of fair play and faith.

. . . a set of values that are anethema to the present day Democrat party.

[George Costanza]

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!

Most people realize that and I would love to see it. Go Astros!

[Ghengis]

Add to the Ohio grew up or played list:

Adam Dunn and Todd Walker (present and former Reds respectively)
Anthony Munoz (Former Bengal)
Jack Nicklaus (Upper Arlington/Columbus native golfer)

[Bikers4Bush]

I can't believe I forgot Nicklaus.

That's weak.

[George Costanza]

I don't understand why the Red Sox fans whine about that stupid curse as naseum. They've been to the World Series before and have even won it. I'd love to see the Astros reach it for the first time and go on to win it.

Long live the 'Curse'. (-:

[justshutupandtakeit]

And Mike Ditka.

[CyberCowboy777]

When will Karl Malone run for office?

[normy]

Not just Largent, but Matt Hasslebeck! Pro Bowl QB for the Seattle Seahawks, grew up in Massachusetts and played ball at Boston College

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

Kerri Strug is now working in Washington DC for the Dept. of Justice!!!!!!! For a while she was working directly for Bush helping to answer mail sent to him from kids through the WhiteHouse.gov website.

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

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

I'll see your 8x10 autographed glossy and raise you one signed 1971 Topps baseball card signed in 1973, when Ernie Banks gave a very classy speech to my dad's Rotary Club in my downstate hometown :-).

[cccellar]

Actually, John Elways signature is on it.

[MikefromOhio]

Go Bucks!!

Spielman is the man!!!

[Bikers4Bush]

Man has it been a rough year for us or what?

Ugly, I'll be down there this weekend. If we lose to IU I won't hear the end of it.

[ohioWfan]

Family hero, Bernie Kosar, campaigning for President Bush in Columbus.....

[ohioWfan]

Bernie already has.

[freakboy]

It is intersting how so many athletes support bush compared to hollywood liberal types. This is likely due to the fact that in athletics, you are judged solely on your performance, and not based on your race, income level, etc. It is the free market at work. These guys worked for what they have and they understand that if they fail, it is due to themselves, and not to some vast right wing conspiracy.

[ArGee]

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.

You should visit.

G-d blessed Texas with His own hand.

Shalom.

[EscapedDutch]

Beltran will be a Yankee next year....

JP