Thank you, Mr Bush (from India)

Hindustan Times ^ | March 4, 2006 | Karan Thapar

[snugs]

I agree the late 60s and early 70s did start the American fashion revolution and now in Britain certainly jeans and base ball caps are the uniform of the teens and early twenties in fact some never seem to grow out of it.

It is amazing just looking at my country with people that are supposed and I say supposed to be anti American the amount of people that have NYC or University of something or other on their tee shirts or sweat shirts. And of course Lee Cooper, Levi and Wrangler are everyday words. Plus the popularity of visiting Disneyland/Disneyworld and weekend shopping in New York.

Yes there are cultural differences and many English people tend to be more reserved though this is changing with the younger generations. Some of the older people do think most Americans are brash and loud. Again this perception is mainly from people who have never visited America and their experience of Americans have been either from one particular area or some of the GIs who were planted in England and really were unprepared for the people, the country and were terribly homesick.

Britons and other Europeans often forget how large your country is and that therefore the differences in people can be quite dramatic as is the weather and living conditions.

God Bless America and all she does in the world.

[bcsco]

PING

[RoadTest]

"the ill-disguised contempt our elite have for him"

Ours, too.

I wouldn't give you ten cents for any hundred "elite"anywhere. Elite is garbage compared to integrity, truthfulness and fairness.

[AmericanMade1776]

It is really nice to see President Bush and Laura appreciated and to see them both having a good time, they certainly deserve both!

[RoadTest]

The Hindi are people who know how to make their way creatively and productively and peacefully in the world (except the Hindu mobs attacking Christians) instead of either sneaking into the US and living off welfare or sneaking in to terrorize and kill people.

[RoadTest]

There's an Indian restaurant in suburban Detroit called the "Priya" that serves an elaborate buffet of delicious dishes and, to me, the food is the best I have ever eaten anywhere.

The owner is from India, and he always comes over to our table and chats with us.

[ohioWfan]

Now it's over 60 and STILL no attempt to discredit the President in the name of conservatism.

I'd call that a miracle. ;)

Nice article! (Thanks for the ping, Gretchen!)

[Paul Ross]

BTT.

Indeed, refreshing!

[Candor7]

I can remember contacting NY real estate closing attorneys in the late 80's who assumed all Texans' had horses, wore boots and grew up on ranches raising cattle>>>>>>>>>>>>

Which is why I, a backwoods resident of Vermont, have Cowboy boots, A Texas Marshall's Hat with an Alamo Badge , a waxed canvas driver/horseman's coat that goes down to my ankles, and a Colt single action Army in a slap leather holster.

I love Texas so much I have to take it with me. I guess I should move down there!

[grey_whiskers]

MOOOOOOOve over, America!

Cheers!

[Fudd Fan]

Amazing constrast to what spews from the American media. Nice to see it at all, though.

[scratcher]

"She wanted to know if he drove a horse and buggy on house calls, and if he wore a 'six-shooter'."

Well....did he? Just kidding, that was a cute story

[ketelone]

Im from New Delhi... and I can just say that its been a real pleasure having Mr. Bush over!

Ive lived in Houston too, so I guess you could say that Ive been a guest of the Presidents in a manner of speaking ;)

Hes a good man, and hes done my country a good turn.

So allow me to join Karan Thapar in thanking Mr. Bush and the United States!

Im really glad that he visited. Heres to both our countries!

[TheLion]

Definitely a good article....thanks.

[FairOpinion]

"So allow me to join Karan Thapar in thanking Mr. Bush and the United States!"


And thank you for conveying to us your thanks.

I think India and the US have a strategic relationships, which will benefit both our countries.

Considering how many other countries we help, who not only aren't grateful, but turn against us, we appreciate people and a country like India, where they express their thanks and mean it sincerely.

[1035rep]

The truth is we have in George W. Bush a president more pro-Indian than any before him. In fact the same nuclear deal would not have been possible under Clinton or Kerry or Gore. Bush alone made it happen.

I agree, Thank you President Bush for doing the heavy lifting.

[scratcher]

Ohio, go check out this out you'll enjoy it
http://powerlineblog.com/archives/013315.php

[indcons]

Thank you, Justanobody for the ping. Thanks FairOpinion for this excellent article.

Thank you, America and Pres. Bush, for your friendship. The civilized world (barring muslims, communists, and liberals) love you and admire you.

May God bless this great country and her people. The world would be living hell but for the battles you have fought in favor of freedom, equality, and justice throughout the world.

Bump

[Tribune7]

Thank you, India.

[Just A Nobody]

I concur!