(L-R) Meaghan Long, 12, Sarah-Jane Long, 8, and Aidan Strassmann, 8, all from Atlanta, Georgia, after landing on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., July 11, 2005
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...
I think it's the 2nd (3rd?) lawsuit. Remember the thread from a couple of weeks ago? I think you pinged me to it.
The Laura photo reminded me of it. Lots of good pictures from Africa.
Hi Wolf, Thanks for the Sat. dose.
How are the dogs and cat?
No, just any ticket with his signature on it to any event where he is there live--and close enough to hug---I don't want much! LOL!
Poor Ruben has had more lawsuits than hit songs ;)
I would never flame you for an honest opinion, fairly stated without histrionics. Now the "Bushbots" thing is another matter and unfair. You don't know what the various people who frequent this thread think about CAFTA. We usually try to keep the Dose neutral.
Yep. Laura is a treat to follow on her trips. So is Jenna, BTW.
What's wrong with CAFTA?
I totally agree with you Jonny! And just why haven't we seen it everywhere in the MSM!!!!! Better than anything I EVER saw Chelsea do! There's real love in this picture!
I vote YES!!! Snugs, if you're around later, I think this is a great idea. No toaster for the first poster tonight, but an award as "anony" recommends.
Oh, my! I did miss this one--it is priceless. Thanks for re-posting. Those are the cutest dogs....and guy! :o)
Hi, Pol. How are you and your cat on this fine SoCal day? My critters are doing good. The new little guy, Ricki, is so full of the joy of living that he never fails to make me happy just to look at him.
Nah, you don't want much...chuckle. ;-)
Good evening
Snicker
**shudder**
Do you remember when Chelsea and Her Heinous went to India (I think it was India)? The press was falling all over themselves saying what a beautiful young woman Chelsea had become. Pfft. She looked like the same gangley mass of Clinton DNA that she always was, except taller :)
I also remember that Chelsea and The-One-We-Can-Not-Name kept their distance from the locals, quite a contrast to Laura and Jenna.
Isn't that a great photo?! I can't quite figure out what's on Barney's muzzle. Maybe a bit of dry leaf or something. But I sure love the way all his whiskers are flying about. Makes me smile every time I see it.
(L-R) Meaghan Long, 12, Sarah-Jane Long, 8, and Aidan Strassmann, 8, all from Atlanta, Georgia, after landing on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., July 11, 2005
Yes I do remember that trip. I kept hoping her no-namedness would fall of that elephant she was riding in order to look like Jackie Kennedy.
Those people SAY they love all people, but the President's family SHOW their love for all people! God love them!
Hi snugs. Please see "anony's" recommendation in post #39. I think it's a great idea. Want to give it a try?
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