A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 6.29.06

yahoo.com, whitehouse.gov, washingtonpost.com, foxnews.com ^ | Thursday June 29, 2006 | GretchenM

[GretchenM]

President Bush and Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi held a press conference (text and video here) at the White House to discuss the war on terror, defending freedom and democracy, promoting regional security and prosperity in Asia (including North Korea), and enhancing closer cooperation on global economic issues (including Japan now agreeing to open its markets to US beef). This is Koizumi's farewell visit, as he steps down from his position as Prime Minister in September.

President and Mrs. Bush will host an official dinner tonight for the Prime Minister.

Secretary of State Rice continues her G8 Foreign Minister Summit visit in Moscow, before a July 15-17 summit of G8 leaders, to be held in St. Petersburg and hosted for the first time by Russian President Putin.

The US Supreme Court issued its ruling on the use of Guantanamo Bay. Bush told reporters Thursday that he would like to work with Congress to determine whether passing legislation setting up military tribunals is a valid option. Bush said, "The American people need to know this ruling, as I understand it, won't cause killers to be put out on the street. I was told this was not going to be the case … one thing I'm not going to do is jeopardize the safety of the American people."

Twins' News WaPo gossip column: Jenna Bush is reportedly going to take a teaching job in Latin America, potentially leaving around the end of summer. (Barbara recently moved to Manhattan, where she has a job in education programming at Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.)

[GretchenM]

Black and Docker lol
I bet there's some fun to be had with making up names for knock-offs.

[GretchenM]

"*must ... resist ... urge ... to post pic on ... thread ...*"

You can DO this, Jonny!

But if you should slip into a weak moment, there is always a moderator around to apply the stain remover.

[mystery-ak]

[pollyannaish]

Sometimes. But most of the time I'd rather have him doing real work and staying away from the bashers and armchair quarterbacks. He can let Tony's staff do it.

On a serious note, I remember something he said once that has really stuck with me.

Some one asked him how he stands all the bad press. He said something to the effect that when you are President, you have to be careful about believing everything people say: flatteries as well as negatives. I really liked that statement.

He highlighted out that we all must be careful to let our values guide us, and not the perceptions of others—not just the bad, which is very easy to ignore...but the good as well.

That, PMM, is character on display and what I admire most about the man.

[silent_jonny]

I am sure you'll be in the lead again soon

I don't know ... 5 or 6 toasters is a pretty solid lead. And as I recall you won at least two of those on consecutive Doses--that's a tough act to follow, Buddy

[silent_jonny]

Our favorite show is on--LOL

[retrokitten]

I bet there's some fun to be had with making up names for knock-offs.

I tried to think of one for Cuisenart, but I was having a hard time. The best I could come up with was Queezenart. ;-)

[GretchenM]

I LOVE our president and first lady. Thank You, God, for thinking up these two people and turning our hearts to vote George Bush into office. Twice.

[retrokitten]

Have you watched Treasure Hunters?

Stoo-pid!


Yet, that has not stopped me from watching.

[pollyannaish]

One of the greatest moments in television.

"I saw it in a window and just couldn't resist it."

[mystery-ak]

What show?

[silent_jonny]

Who consumes the third slice?

I dunno. If I wanted to make two sandwiches, I would have to toast an extra slice of bread, or fold the second sandwich with one slice ...

It's a dilemma :)

[GretchenM]

Oh, thank you, Nancy! That was THE most hilarious sketch I've ever seen. I'll save the picture.

I miss Carol's crew. What a hoot they all were.

Tim Conway -- comedic genius.

[Majie Purple]

"I guess I'll keep calling you "Purple", Purple :)"
Okie dokie!
If you don't mind me asking...
explain the silent part of your SN please.
I've been wanting to ask you that.

[silent_jonny]

or you are making club sandwiches.....

Or homemade Big Macs :)

[mystery-ak]

I loved that show...used to watch it every week.....great laughs...

[pollyannaish]

How about Queasynerd?

[Fudd Fan]

Oh dear, I have that exact doll!

[retrokitten]

LOL!!! Good one!

[GretchenM]

Did you know what kitchen calamities and confusion you were bringing down on your head when you got that toaster?