Posted on 01/03/2005 3:07:17 PM PST by GretchenM
President and Mrs. Bush, former Presidents Bush and Clinton visited the embassies of the nations hardest hit by the Asian quake and tsunami: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. He asked both (interestingly, Carter didn't make the list) to lead a nationwide charitable fund-raising effort for victims of the Asian tsunamis, through private contributions, non-governmental and international organizations. The White House's Freedom Corps, which helps facilitate volunteer efforts around the country, will assist the two former presidents in soliciting private contributions.
The president hosted a reception for new members elected to Congress and their spouses in the East Room; the swearing-in is tomorrow.
Alert: today's thread is laced with photos of The Impeached One. Other than that, enjoy your visit to Sanity Island!
Had mum home for Christmas Day but then dad got taken into hospital with urinary infection hopefully will be out in the next day or 2 hopefully tomorrow.
Laura makes Texas Longhorns' sign
His son doesn't. :o)
That's it for pictures from me (for now). Feel free to post others you find.
Prayers for your Dad, snugs.
Thanks your prayers are appreciated
Thanks for the pix!!!
Why did Bush appoint Clinton? I just don't understand.
Clinton will be good for an appeal he still has a great deal of support worldwide. Just seen the interview on FOX with 41 and 42 it was good clear to the point and very pro American, Clinton was very supportive of GWB.
Hi GretchenM...
I wonder if I could trouble the people on this thread for something.
I watched The Gathering Storm last night, and I was reminded again at how much W reminds me of Churchill (except he is much, much, nicer...W, that is.)
Anyway, I remember seeing a VERY nice pic of him in a long, black coat, out of doors. If anyone has that, and it is not too much trouble, would you post it for me. I promise I will save it this time! Thank you so much.
Hmm, that is interesting.
I guess as long as he doesn't undermine the efforts by going in cahoots with the UN or something that is fine with me.
Thanks!
Okay, I'll play the devil's advocate here. Bubba is very good at raising money, and this effort needs money. W governs the dems as well as the pubbies. It's a hat-tip to the dems who, for the right reasons, want to be involved in helping. Former presidents are useful in this sort of thing. If one can hold one's diplomatic nose effectively, it's a magnanimous move.
Maybe it will help to think of the suffering survivors rather than this one who will raise the funds to help them.
I wonder if Carter wasn't asked, or was asked and declined. The fact that there was no mention of Carter in the news I saw about this, such as saying that Carter was indisposed or whatever, is intriguing. I think Jimmy crossed swords with W somewhere along the line, possibly behind the scenes, and is relegated to the doghouse. Big time.
At least you will have it for the inauguration
"and is relegated to the doghouse. Big time."
Where he belongs :)
Thanks Gretchen, you all always have good insight.
***I guess as long as he doesn't undermine the efforts by going in cahoots with the UN or something that is fine with me. ***
What amazes me is that Hitlery didn't push her way into it. Of course, she isn't a past president, so that let her out. Hmmmm...I wonder if that was what Dubya had in mind...
She will, of course, make a speech about how hard she's working for the tsunami victims. Yeah, sure!
Well put Gretchen I felt similar watching the interview on FOX.
Interesting why Carter was not involved as one would have thought this would be right up his street unless of course he is already doing something with some aid agency.
I know the photo you reference but I haven't saved it either. Maybe ohioWfan has it?
Hello Gretchen. I hope you are doing well. Thanks for taking the time to post the thread. Today's will be especially juicy. :)
Good evening Emily, I always enjoy an early dose it gives me an opportunity to talk live. I hopefully will be about for approx 2 hours then must go to bed as back at work tomorrow that is going to be hard after 10 days holiday.
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