Posted on 07/16/2005 2:55:02 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: The President and Mrs. Bush are spending the weekend in Washington according to assistant WH press secretary Trent Duffy (from yesterday's press gaggle aboard AF1). Here's an interesting tidbit from yesterday's day trip: Bob Johnson, Chairman of BET (Black Entertainment Television) was a guest of GWB aboard Air Force One and accompanied the President throughout the day. Mr. Johnson strongly supports the CAFTA legislation. He's also on the President's Commission To Save and Strengthen Social Security. He has ties to the North Carolina region. [Bu...bu...but...isn't this the Dims' locked-in solid voting block?!]
THE WEEK AHEAD:
Monday the Prime Minister of India will vist the White House, have talks with GWB, and then join President and Mrs. Bush for dinner.
Tuesday our nation's good friend and staunch ally, Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, visits the White House for talks with GWB. There will be joint press "availabilities" both Monday and Tuesday.
Wednesday there is a photo op with the 2005 NCAA women's basketball champs from Baylor University, and then the President travels to Baltimore to make remarks on the Patriot Act.
Thursday the President gives a speech about CAFTA in Washington.
Friday GWB travels to Atlanta where he has a meeting with seniors on the implementation of the Medicare prescription drug bill, and then later has a conversation on senior security, which combines saving Social Security with implementing the Medicare prescription drug bill.
Saturday, no public events.
Sunday there is a White House T-ball game between the District 12 Little League Challengers of Williamsport, Pennsylvania versus the West University Little League Challengers of Houston, Texas. And of note, this is a Challengers game, meaning that the players are children with disabilities.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: Excerpts from the Presidential Radio Address, Saturday, July 16, 2005. [Wolfstar's note: I just LOVE Dubya-speak. What he says here is very canny.]
Under the Constitution, I have the responsibility to nominate a successor to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. This past week I met with Democratic and Republican leaders in the United States Senate and sought their views on the process, and their thoughts on the qualities to look for in a potential nominee. Also, my staff has talked with more than 60 members of the United States Senate. Members of the Senate are receiving a full opportunity to provide their opinions and recommendations, and I appreciate their advice.
The experiences of the two justices nominated by President Clinton provide useful examples of fair treatment and a reasonable timetable for Senate action. In 1993, the Senate voted on and confirmed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court 42 days after President Clinton submitted her nomination. And despite the significant philosophical differences many senators had with Justice Ginsburg, she received 96 votes in favor of confirmation.
The following year, Justice Stephen Breyer was confirmed 73 days after his nomination was submitted, with 87 votes in his favor. Again, Republican senators in large numbers voted for confirmation of Justice Breyer despite significant philosophical differences. These examples show that the thorough consideration of a nominee does not require months of delay.
The American people expect members of both parties to offer a positive agenda...
ALL CLEAR!
Why wasn't this stuff in the news? Don't answer that....
Hi, Bahbah. Your first, I see.
Hi, anonymoussierra. You're welcome.
Hi there, shiva.
Howdy :)
With the chairman of BET flying around with GWB on AF1, and the Indiana Black Expo folks planning to ask him back, you can just hear Dim operatives from L.A. to NYC popping anti-acids by the truckload.
That's very cool. Out here in the L.A. media market, we're lucky to even hear of his visits on those rare occasions when he does come out this way.
Hi, LUV W. Are the tickets you're referring to for the WH Tee Ball games? That has got to be one of the very best ways to spend a summer afternoon.
I agree.
Yep! Considerably under. (Don't count me and my posts.)
ROFLMAO!!!
How ya doing, Jonny? Good to "see" you. I've been having a friendly exchange with a passionate Clay fan over on the latest AI-related thread that went up. The one about Ruben suing somebody again.
The wonder of it is, Jonny, that Laura Bush will turn 59 in about three months.
Is Ruben suing someone new? Last I heard he was suing his manager or whatever.
Ahhh yes. CAFTA. That stands for
COMPLETELY
AND
FOREVER
TRASHING the
AMERICAN ECONOMY.
It will very neatly finish the job NAFTA began.
Excuse me now as I had over to the Ready Room to don my flame-retardant asbestos suit in preparation for the attack of the BUSHBOTS.
Yes, it's wonderful and moving. I saw it on the Thursday Dose, so didn't think to repeat it so soon after. But I'm glad to see it.
thank you all translation
"Sara has on idea. It is up for you to decide if you would like too. Instead donate award for first person should we donate award/our regards to people in London and their families in memory of their loss? And for families in today barbaric attack in Iraq. Your opinions are welcome."thank you all be good persons
That's clean livin' I guess :) She certainly doesn't look like a woman near 60. Maybe 45, even on a bad day.
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