Thank you for this beautiful thread, the photos are simply amazing! . . . The President has such a heart for people, particularly children!
MUST READS . . .
THE CEASE FIRE DEAL
By Mark Noonan at 01:15 PM
Looks like we're getting pretty much all we need to ensure that Israel has all the time necessary to destroy Hezbollah in southern Lebanon:
The resolution asks that Israel and Lebanon agree to a set of principles to achieve a long-term peace. One crucial element is an arms embargo that would block any entity except the Lebanese government from buying weapons.
That is presumably meant to block the sale of arms to Hezbollah from Iran and Syria, believed to be the militia's main suppliers.
Other principles spelled out in the resolution include the disarmament of Hezbollah; the creation of a buffer zone from the U.N.-demarcated border between Israel and Lebanon north to the Litani River; and the delineation of Lebanon's borders, especially in the disputed Chebaa Farms area.
First off, its something that will be done "in the next couple days", according to Ambassador Bolton. Not like we're demanding immediate action. Could be nearly a week before its even voted on in the full Security Council.
As for the deal, itself: Essentially, it is a call by the UN for Hezbollah to surrender - stack arms, leave the south, and stop being terrorists. I doubt they'll agree to it until they are in extremis; ie, in order to save their miserable hides, they might agree to the terms in a week or so. The key then will be how forcefully the United States insists upon Hezbollah disarmament.
All in all, an excellent diplomatic job by a superb Ambassador (and President).
http://www.blogsforbush.com/mt/archives/007626.html
[Perhaps we should purchase the following book so that we can provide more TRUTH to LIES here at FR -- FR certainly has its share of spiritual and political Neanderthals!]
CONSERVATIVE COMEBACKS TO LIBERAL LIES
By Matt Margolis at 06:51 AM
Whether you're a blogger or a political junkie, you've had to put up with plenty of lies and myths when you talk to a liberal. "Bush is stupid," "Abortion is safe," "Republicans are racist," "Democrats are the party of the little guy," "Gun control works," etc. etc. You've probably heard them all.
My friend and fellow blogger Gregg Jackson, co-host of Pundit Review Radio on Boston's Talk Station 680 AM has written a book that catalogs these liberals lies and presents all the facts to contradict their claims. Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies reads like a book, but is an encyclopedic resource of information that enables the reader to quickly and efficiently rebut any liberal lie and respond with facts. Gregg Jackson has done all the research and organized the information into nearly 400 pages packed with rebuttals, facts, and tables on everything from abortion, to economics to zealot terrorism.
Conservative Comebacks is a valuable resource for anyone who is tired of putting up with the the lies and myths of the left. Check it out and order a copy.
http://blogsforbush.com/
[Just in case you missed it last night . . .]
PRESIDENT BUSH'S RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDERREPORTED
By Paul M. Weyrich
CNSNews.com Commentary
August 03, 2006
Some media, especially talk radio, is sympathetic to conservatives. However, much important news is unreported. For example, President George W. Bush during the month of July did many things which pleased social conservatives.
You can read the entire article at
http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCommentary.asp?Page=/Commentary/archive/200608/COM20060803c.html
You're welcome, Deb. Re the article you linked entitled, "PRESIDENT BUSH'S RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDERREPORTED," the media actually tells us very, very little about his accomplishments. Not just recent, but any.