A day in the life of President Bush (2/27/05)

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[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: The President and First Lady attended St. John's Chruch in Washington this morning. The nation's governors are in Washington this week for their winter National Governors' Association meeting, and the President and First Lady are hosting a formal dinner tonight in the White House for them. I waited as long as poosible hoping some photos of the dinner would appear on Yahoo. But it's after 5:30pm Pacific, and none have appeared yet. So thise Dose is going up without them.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenneger waved the green flag to start the NASCAR Nextel Cup race in Fontana, but left shortly afterwards. No word on whether or not he was to fly immediately to Washington for the dinner. Look for various cabinet secretaries to speak at various sessions of the governors' meeting during the week. Although there is no word as to their schedules, the President and Vice President often attend at least one Governors' Association session.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: From the President's Address to the Slovak people, 2/24/05

I'm proud to stand in this great square, which has seen momentous events in the history of Slovakia and the history of freedom. Almost 17 years ago, thousands of Slovaks gathered peacefully in front of this theater. They came, not to welcome a visiting President, but to light candles, to sing hymns, to pray for an end to tyranny and the restoration of religious liberty.

From the hotel to our left, communist authorities watched thousands of candles shining in the darkness -- and gave the order to extinguish them. The authorities succeeded in crushing that protest. But with their candles and prayers, the people of Bratislava lit a fire for freedom that day, a fire that quickly spread across the land. And within 20 months, the regime that drove Slovaks from this square would itself be driven from power. By claiming your own freedom, you inspired a revolution that liberated your nation and helped to transform a continent.

Slovaks know the horror or tyranny, so you're working to bring the hope of freedom to people who have not known it. You've sent peacekeepers to Kosovo, and election observers to Kiev. You've brought Iraqis to Bratislava to see firsthand how a nation moves from dictatorship to democracy. Your example is inspiring newly-liberated people. You're showing that a small nation, built on a big idea, can spread liberty throughout the world.

At this moment, Slovak soldiers are serving courageously alongside U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. Some have given their lives in freedom's cause. We honor their memory. We lift them up in our prayers. Words can only go so far in capturing the grief of their families and their countrymen. But by their sacrifice, they have helped purchase a future of freedom for millions. Many of you can still recall the exhilaration of voting for the first time after decades of tyranny. And as you watched jubilant Iraqis dancing in the streets last month, holding up ink-stained fingers, you remembered Velvet Days. For the Iraqi people, this is their 1989, and they will always remember who stood with them in their quest for freedom.

[prairiebreeze]

You are correct about Col. Hunt, for a while he was more critical of how things were going in Iraq. It's not wise to ascribe much weight to what any of these military experts say anyway, they don't have any real inside information and are mostly speculating. We know maybe 10% (maybe) of what is going on militarily and behind the scenes. Which is exactly as it should be...

[phancypants]

It was "Celebrating America's Authors" or something to that effect...it was filmed the day before the 2001 Inauguration.
Hope that helps!

[phancypants]

You crack me up...g'night!

[SevenofNine]

Rackk the photos Wolfstar you know what I haven't seen any new photos of Barney and Miss Beazely

[hoosiermama]

Just a note to let you know that many of us on the Daily dose have you in our thoughts and prayers. Remember God has you in the palm of his hand!

[CaliforniaRichGRL]

I'm the one who bought the video...it's called...Celebrating America's Authors.

[CaliforniaRichGRL]

It made me mad tho cause it didn't show him patting her bottom. The camera was to the right side of them...so it got Laura's face...not his. I only hear her say "you be a good boy...." dunno what the last part is. It sounds like she says "you be a good boy for momma".

[Lemondropkid31]

ahh I found it. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,148861,00.html

[snugs]

I remember thinking how smart and sensible the Cheney's looked. And how uncomfortable the others seemed.

I watched the whole ceremony on Sky and it lasted about 3 hours it must have been so cold to sit there in the open air and not move for that length of time. I suspect the jacket was Arctic level also the woolen hat I noticed had a website address on it so I went up on the site and it turns out to be a specialist ski wear site based in Switzerland so again I suspect the hat was very well insulated. I know a few years ago he used to ski don't know if he does now but I think I read he says he mucks around on the lower slopes with the grandchildren now in the warmer days of winter, so again I would assume he has the right apparel for this. I always have maintained he did not expect the press to photograph them sitting in the stand only when laying the candle which then he did remove hat and put hood of the coat down out of respect.

The following day he returned to the camp with the US delegation and his daughter Liz this time wearing a long black coat because he would not be sitting in the cold but moving about

Well that got that off my chest did it not. How I hate the MSM

[prairiebreeze]

Very nice post hoosiermama. I've certainly been keeping Tony and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Calling it a night, goodnight folks.

Prairie

[SoCalPol]

As for the Oscars, I would rather watch water boil

Don't you mean It is like watching paint dry.
I may see one or two movies a yr and they are either
made in England or France or Italy with sub titles.

I have seen several movies being made not by choice.
Many movies are made in San Diego and had to waite on location shots to walk by and the bldg. I worked in for many yrs has been used for many movies. Have had to walk
past Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, etc. They just get in the way. One day trying to get off the elevator, they said
hold it while a shot being done. I thought this is crap.
Seeing a movie being made is also like watching grass grow
and that also goes for the action shots.

[southcarolinian]

Thanks phancypants! That helps a lot.

[snugs]

Thats it Jonathan Hunt he is brilliant as a Brit am I allowed to say that?

[prairiebreeze]

How I hate the MSM

A sentiment felt on both sides of the Atlantic, to be sure. Good night.

[JustaCowgirl]

Good evening, everybody. Late to come and can't stay long. Hope you're all having a good evening.

[snugs]

Hello how are you long time no speak

[CAluvdubya]

media types who make a living watching the lives and achievements of other people unfold, do nothing except sit around flapping their gums while pretending they know everything about everything.

Wow, did you ever hit the nail on the head with that one! I'll never be able to watch the news without laughing and picturing this. LOL

Thanks for all these great pictures tonight :)

[CyberAnt]

Not me - I think they're boring!

[snugs]

Good night

[SoCalPol]

Thats it Jonathan Hunt he is brilliant as a Brit am I allowed to say that?
Yes you are. There are national awards given for
special reporting and if it was diging up some kind of
conservative stuff he would be receiving awards and MSM
would have his name out there.