Posted on 12/06/2004 3:09:38 PM PST by GretchenM
Saturday, the president, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Donald Rumsfeld and Condi Rice met with Pakistan's President Musharraf at the White House. Bush said, "We discussed international politics. I assured President Musharraf that there is an opportunity at hand to work toward the development of a Palestinian state and peace in the Middle East." He gave his radio address, saying, "We must do everything necessary to confront and defeat the terrorist threat, and that includes intelligence reform. By remaining focused and determined in these efforts, we will strengthen the safety of our citizens and defend our nation from harm." Vice President Dick Cheney will lead the US delegation to Afghan President Hamid Karzai's December 7 inauguration, the White House announced. The president went to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia.
Sunday, the First Couple went to St. John's Church in DC. He presented awards at the 27th annual national celebration of the arts.
Monday: On an international level, Bush met with Iraqi interim President Ghazi al-Yawar; Jordan's King Abdullah II; and Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade. On the national scene, he met with Dennis Hastert and Tom DeLay from the House of Representatives, and Senator Bill Frist, on Bush's proposal to overhaul Social Security. Laura Bush hosted Viviane Wade, wife of President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal, for tea. The First Couple enjoyed time with some of our youngest citizens with a Children's Christmas reception and program in the East Room of the White House.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island!
2005 callendar??? When did that come out?
Dubya deserves a medal for being able to award a medal to these people who have been trashing him for 4 years.
Not a chance. He will spend Christmas with his family.
***But then, I am an absolute sucker for the sea. It's a good thing I live close to it. I think I'd go crackers if I had to be away from the salt air, sunsets on the Pacific, sea breezes...***
Strangest thing! I just realized that you and I are related. I'm your Great Aunt Tillie from up near the Canadian border. You remember me, don't you? I used to give you those cute little dolls made out of pine cones and maple twirlers. So...when can I move in with you?
Maybe the serious cadet is a Democrat. There are a few of them around. They often tend to not look happy.
Perish the thought!
"Fight Against RATS' LustFerPower!!"
(To be sung to Jimi Hendrix's version of "All Along the Watchtower")
"There must be some kind of way to Fight FEAR..."
Said Rush Limbaugh to OUR Chief!!
"There's too much corruption...
Clinton Shall Not Go FRee!!!
Bus'nessMen...'tis JusticeTime!!
Plowmen...Sing MUD's Words!!
MUD Shall Never Compromise...
Nobody else here should!!
Fer Treason we shall Indict Slick...
The Left...RATS Shall Implode!!
There are many RATS amongst us...
Who "feel" Pro-Life is but a Joke!!
But you and I we've been through that...
Gittin' JUSTICE is OUR Fate!!
So let US stop talking falsely now
RAT-Power's Gittin' Scant!!
Tyrants...RATS Lust Fer Power!!
Leftists HATE the TRUTH!!
While all the Lib'rals came to chant...
BrainDead IDIOT FOOLS!!
Outside in a cold cavern...
Ol' Mudboy DOTH Growwwwwllllll...
TruthWriters are approaching...
As Ol' Slim Began To HOWL!!
Fight Against RATS' LustFerPower!!
Join US On The Watchtower!!
Fight Against BigGuv'mentPower!!
FReegards...MUD (01/22/2003)
Regarding the bow on the First Lady's dress, that dress has been worn before. It must have been from the bow (black) period. It is not a new dress, therefore probably not a return of the bow period in her clothing.
Yo, GEM! Will enjoy your lovely photos, and run.
Do you feel used?
:(
Cubby
Yes, Condi looks absolutely stunning.
Thanks for the pics GEM. You do good work!
AWESOME photos of our president . . . he is never happier (or more handsome) than when he is interacting with children and members of our military!!
GREAT Army-Navy 'after action report' from a poster at powerlineblog.com:
Navy partisan and Power Line reader Rick Hine writes:
I've been an avid Powerline reader for more than a year. My wife and I are the proud parents of two Naval Academy midshipmen - Adam (07) and Carolynn (08). I attended the game on Saturday and wanted to add the following observations on President Bush's appearance:
1. At about 1245 (two hours before kickoff and shortly after the marchon of the Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen) the crowd received a surprise - a flyby over the stadium by Air Force One as the plane circled to land. The stadium was probably half full at that time, and the crowd roared. As noted in the Philadelphia Inquirer article, the President first appeared on the field at about 1330. I was seated in the South end zone and he came out of the tunnel in front of us. As soon as everyone realized what was going on, a 100-decibel roar erupted from the crowd. One of the midshipmen in the Naval Academy section had a life-size cutout of the President with the words "Go Navy, Beat Army" coming out of his mouth. The scoreboard flashed a picture of the cutout - Senator McCain pointed to the scoreboard, and the President started laughing and waved, much to the delight of the midshipmen. The President then moved up the sideline where he took the photos with the Naval Academy cheerleaders. He shook hands and posed for a number of pictures with individual cheerleaders before taking the group pictures that you posted. The pictures are genuine and NOT photoshopped. He then moved across the field and greeted the Army cheerleaders. He reappeared just before kickoff to flip the coin, accompanied by the First Captain of the Corps of Cadets and the Brigade Commander of the Midshipmen. Both young men wore ear-to-ear smiles, as did the President. He shook hands with the team captains, flipped the coin and then proceeded to sit on the Army side for the first half. At halftime, he switched sides and sat on the Navy side. Periodically during the game, the scoreboard flashed pictures of the President and the stadium erupted with loud cheers.
2. Reflecting on the President's visit, two things were clear:
a. The military loves this President with a fervor not experienced since President Reagan. His reception at the game went far beyond respectful, polite applause. The atmosphere was electric - every time he made an appearance or his picture flashed up on the board, the stadium responded. The liberal left will never understand what happened on Saturday - I'm convinced they're incapable of feeling the type of emotion that a popular wartime president generates from the military community.
b. It was clear to everyone in the stadium that President Bush REALLY WANTED TO BE at the game. This meant much more to him than a mere photo-op or political appearance. His genuine affection and respect for the young men and women at Annapolis and West Point and for the tradition of the Army-Navy game was on display for everyone to see. Although the details of his appearance were scripted (i.e., the coin flip, sitting on each side, visiting the locker rooms, etc.), the flow of emotion back and forth between the President and the crowd could not be rehearsed. It's a day I'll remember for the rest of my life.
As you know, the midshipmen continued their stellar season with a 42-13 win and head for the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco on 30 December.
GO NAVY!!
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Night all!
Thanks, Gretchen......Great photographs tonight!
Condi Rice looked especially smashing!
Looking forward to seeing the Kennedy Center Honors on 12/21.
&*($%^ Naval officers. They definitely had the best looking uniforms of all the services. Me, I was enlisted, but my whites looked pretty good in the summer. Of course I was better looking that any officer in the Navy in 1969.
Thanks for the tip on the RNC speeches DVD set.
"DC 9/ll: Time of Crisis" with Timothy Bottoms as President Bush and Penny Johnson as Condaleezza Rice is available at Amazon for $21.59.
The actors do charicatures of the real people, but all the history, timeline, statements made, things done are pretty accurate, and it has real footage interspersed.
I had taped it for the troops back when it was shown on Showtime, and was glad to see it has been released for sale. It is still compelling viewing, despite the fact that the actors can't compare to the originals.
I did see Army and NAVY Game on CBS
I probably was only one that didn't know Dubya was there
I was suprise
How wonderful to see these glamourous pictures of Condi! Nice!
I'm here for about 30 seconds.........BUSY days.
HEY, all!! Did you hear that President Bush just won OHIO??? LOL!!!
Stupid, dem sore loser crybabies!
Thanks for the pictures Gretchen. Going to post and run tonight, been watching the coverage on the Chicago highrise fire. There are 13 seriously injured so far, 12 of them Chicago Firefighters. It doesn't seem they have a grip on controlling the fire yet either. Almost seemed like it broke out again on another area. Different floor too.
Please offer some prayers for those involved. Thanks.
Prairie
***Congrats, kitkat! You're 1st.***
WOW! Talk about close. It was one second difference.
To Eltons credit, I read that he said he was leaving his politics at the door and was "thrilled" to meet the president. As for Mr Beatty, I think he is a hunk, but I'm glad thats all the closer he will ever get to the White House.
I got my Christmas card today. I called my sister to brag about it, and found out she got one too.
Yes, they're on Yahoo. I'd advise, Gird up your stomach muscles before going over there.
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