Posted on 11/21/2004 1:08:14 PM PST by El Oviedo
Today all over the world, the President of the United States, the most powerful man in the entire world came to the aid of his bodyguard.
Yahoo news! AFP - Reuters - AP described the incident "the President in the thick of the pushing and shoving match, he reached into the group and pulled Agent Nick Trotta out by the lapel and into the dinner".
A conspicuously brave and a very simple act - perhaps he muttered (in Spanish) to the Chilean guards that Nick Trotta, the man they are trying to manhandle was with him. A few words and they impressively listened. I don't know what he said and the language he used but in all probability he told them - "He is with me." Very short, very calm, uttered with power, strength and authority.
That power, that strength, that authority was televised, broadcast, discussed all over the world as nations watched with admiration and awe while the Europeans and liberals at home watched with ghoulish envy and revengeful anger. Why does he deserve all the credit?
Fox News described the incident "Bush the Brave." Reuters via Yahoo! News headlined with Bush Free Secret Service Agent from Chile Guards. AP broadcast Bush Comes to Aid of Secret Service Agent. The Denver Channel featured Bush Steps in Resolve Secret Service Scuffle. The Manila Times titled their paper Bush rescues Secret Service Agent; while The Times of India bannered Bush Stepped into the Middle of a Confrontation.
Yet those Chilean Security Guards ignoring their lesson, initiated another fracas. As a result the formal state dinner was scrapped and Bush elected for a much smaller gathering with his Chilean host.
To the rescued Nick Trotta, it would take months perhaps when his friends would stop teasing him for what had happened. If he has children going to school, Monday would be the day to be dreaded.
But in all seriousness, this incident showed the person, the individual, the leader, that Americans elected for another 4 years. A down-to-earth ruler who cares for his fellow man.
My President.
Already posted senior.
I know. But this is my impression.
You have not posted anything that everyone doesn't already know.
"My President."
I second that! Bravo....
This is why I love that man. He is a man of few words, but strong and absolute in his desire to protect and defend his countrymen.
Can anyone see Kerry doing that? I can't. You know, Kerry has always looked like a Frenchman to me.
OK, I'll admit I've been working all weekend and am completely out of the loop - what incident is this all about and where can I get the complete story? Thanks.
I think Drudge has a link.
Bush should just forget the shole thing and come home. He doesn't need to put up with this BS.
kerry acts like a frenchman too!
The act speaks for itself. He's a man with serious grit and class.
I didn't know about this. I'm glad he posted it. At least it's not the incessant discussions about abortion issues.
Here's the main thread (1200+ posts): http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1284927/posts
I know that this has already been posted - and let it be posted a gazillion more times so that those just coming in will see our great president in action!
Hey, does anyone know where I can see the actual video of this?
He's still waiting for his CCW permit.
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