Posted on 02/27/2005 5:45:51 PM PST by 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.
In the spirit of liberty, thanks to all "Dosers" who took a moment to exercise their free speech by participating in our debate/poll on Saturday's thread. The debate/poll will remain open until mid-week, so if you missed the Saturday thread, here's a link. Please consider going over to it and letting us know your opinion. CyberAnt and I will report the results to you no later than next Saturday's Dose.
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Thanks for the Dose!
Oh goody! Top ten?
Ping -- Sunday Dose going up. It's late because I was hoping photos of the formal WH dinner for the nation's governors would appear on Yahoo by now. None so far, though.
Hi Phancy! Kristen called from basic training this morning. She was packing and getting ready for Warrior Week. Keep her in your prayers (please)
Thank you
Squinting a little in the sun while waving to reporters.
S'ok wolf. We enjoy whatever you have....any pics of the President (old or new) are fine with us :)
February 23, Germany
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, fourth from left, and others wait on the tarmac as President Bush exits Air Force One at Rhein-Main Air Base in Frankfurt, Germany.
Official arrival ceremony at the Electoral Palace in Mainz.
President Bush and Chancellor Schroeder speak to a roundtable of young professionals at the Electoral Palace. (Gehrhard is thinking: What do I have to do to outshine that cowboy?)
The First Lady and Mrs. Schroeder-Koepf tour Saint Martin's Cathedral.
Lighting candels in St. Martin's Cathedral.
The President and First Lady arrive on stage at Weisbaden Army Air Field during their visit with our troops.
George W. Bush in his element.
The place couldn't be more packed. The base commander gave all non-essential personnel, both civilian and military, the day off. All schools in the area were closed, and the city of Weisbaden basically declared a holiday.
"FReep Dem Lib'rals!!"
(To be sung to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's "Teach Your Children")
You...must protect yer home...
Must fight the folks who want you to die.
Let's roll...apply yerselves...
Because the RATS promote the Big Lie!!
FReep Dem Lib'rals well...
Big Guv'ment's hell...must slowly decline.
Right feeds...good folks with dreams,
This World we'll fix...taxes are too high!!
Don't you ever quit the fight...'cuz if we do, Truth will die!!
Folks, just stand fer what is Right...and know God loves you.
Yes, you, gotta end Left's fears...
We'll whup RATS' rears...'til the Effete resign!!
We know Socialists...they are fools...
We seek the Truth, not DemonRAT lies.
FReep Dem Lib'rals well...their Sosh'list Hell, we'll slowly decline!!
Let's teach Dems 'bout our dreams...
Nation, we'll fix...Slick's TREASONOUS LIES!!
We won't ever quit the Fight...Reagan told you, "We Are Right!!"
RE-IMPEACH Slick fer his crimes...'cuz Jesus loves you!!
Mudboy Slim (05/13/2004)
The red carpet is rolled out in preparation for the President and Mrs. Bush's night arrival to Bratislava, Slovakia.
Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda of Slovakia welcomes President Bush.
During his visit to the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, GWB walks with Slovak President Ivan Ivan Gasparovic. (Yep, his name is Ivan Ivan. Either than, or the WH webmaster made a mistake -- just in case you're curious.)
GWB gives a thumbs up as he leaves the stage with Prime Minister Dzurinda after speaking at Hviezdoslavovo Square in Bratislava.
Mrs. Bush delivers remarks during the opening of "Info USA" at the University Library in Bratislava.
During the opening of "Info USA," the First Lady wrote a note in the library's guest book.
The U.S. news chat shows have all been speculating as to whether or not GWB was too tough or not tough enough on Putin. Don't you just "love" it how 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.
ALL CLEAR. Please feel free to add other photos/images in keeping with the purpose of the Dose threads.
Thanks Wolfstar..these are awesome pics. Sure do appreciate it
Good evening to you both. I'm still hoping for some early photos of the governors dinner before I sign off.
Yep, not counting me, you're #3 today. Grin...
Hi there!
Of course I'll keep Kristin in my prayers! I was just thinking about her today actually, wondering how she was.
*Twilight Zone Music*
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