[silent_jonny]

Quote of the Day:

W: … for fighting the war on terror, the Democrats in Washington follow a simple philosophy: Just say no. When it comes to listening in on the terrorists, what's the Democratic answer? Just say no. When it comes to detaining terrorists, what's the Democrat answer?

AUDIENCE: Just say no!

W: When it comes to questioning terrorists, what's the Democrat answer?

AUDIENCE: Just say no!

W: When it comes to trying terrorists, what's the Democrat's answer?

AUDIENCE: Just say no!

W: So when the Democrats ask for your vote on November the 7th, what are you going to say?

AUDIENCE: Just say no! (Applause.)

Photos of the Day:

President George W. Bush greets audiences after speaking at an Victory 2006 Rally in Indiana (left) and at Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina (right). October 28, 2006

[nwrep]

BUSH ROCKS!

[MamaB]

Hi.

[Jalapeno]

in

[silent_jonny]

Please wait for the "All Clear" before posting or reposting pictures and graphics.

[MamaB]

It seems like the crazies are out in full force tonight. Saw 2 threads pulled and now this!

[MamaB]

It seems like the crazies are out in full force tonight. Saw 2 threads pulled and now this!

[MamaB]

It seems like the crazies are out in full force tonight. Saw 2 threads pulled and now this!

[silent_jonny]

Thank you, AM.

You might want to stick around.

[ilovew]

I love campaigning Dubya. What happened at #2?

[lysie]

Here. Thank you s_j.

[silent_jonny]

Now where was I ...

In a video teleconference between the White House and Baghdad, President George W. Bush talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006.

We were pleased to continue our consultations today. Via secure video, we discussed a range of issues of great importance to our common mission in Iraq, including the development of Iraqi security forces, efforts to promote reconciliation among all Iraqis, and the International Compact for Iraq and the economic reforms associated with it. As leaders of two great countries, we are committed to the security and prosperity of a democratic Iraq and the global fight against terrorism which affects all our citizens.

Joint Statement by the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Iraq

[silent_jonny]

President Bush smiles as he arrives at Andrews Air Force Base this morning, Saturday, October 28, 2006.

President George W. Bush steps aboard a gulfstream jet at Andrews Air Force Base October 28, 2006. The president is flying to Indiana and South Carolina to attend Congressional Republican party fundraisers.

President George W. Bush takes off in Air Force One from Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland October 28, 2006. The president is using a smaller jet than his usual customized Boeing 747 for a day on the campaign trail.

[kitkat]

Hi, Jonny

The quote of the day is a hoot!

[silent_jonny]

First stop was Sellersburg, Indiana, where the president spoke on behalf of Representative Mike Sodrel.

Portions of the president’s speech are excerpted in the following posts, but the speech was so GREAT that I urge you to read the COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT.

W was on FIRE and the audience was FIRED UP!

BE AFRAID, TROLLS! BE VERY AFRAID!

President George W. Bush waves as he arrives with US Representative Mike Sodrel(R) for an Indiana Victory 2006 Rally at Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, Indiana.

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President Bush and Rep. Mike Sodrel, R-Ind., right, wave to supporters during a rally at Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006.

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President Bush listens as he is introduced by Rep. Mike Sodrel, R-Ind., left, at a campaign rally at Silver Creek High School, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 in Sellersburg, Ind.

The president shakes hands with Rep. Sodrel as he takes the podium.

Here we go!

[silent_jonny]

President Bush speaks during a rally for Rep. Mike Sodrel, R-Ind., left, in Sellersburg, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006.

W: Thank you for coming. (Applause.)

AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA!

W: I want to thank all the -- I want to thank all the grassroots activists who are here today. (Applause.) I thank you for putting up the signs. I thank you for making the phone calls … I thank you for, in advance, what you're going to do in the next week, and that's send this good man back to the United States Congress. (Applause.)

Election Day is 10 days away, and we're going to sprint to the finish line. (Applause.) I understand you've probably been paying attention to the pundits in Washington, D.C. They think the election is already over. As a matter of fact, some of them in Washington are already measuring the drapes for their new offices.

AUDIENCE: Booo --

W: In other words, they're taking your vote for granted.

AUDIENCE: Booo --

W: This isn't the first time that's happened. You might remember back in 2004, they were picking out new offices in the West Wing. (Laughter and applause.)

Things turned out a little differently on Election Day. (Applause.)

The movers never got the phone call. (Applause.)

This November 7th, voters are going to defy all the pundits in Washington, D.C. and send this good man back to the United States Congress. (Applause.)

We will control the House of Representatives and we will control the United States Senate. (Applause.) We will win this election because we've got good, strong candidates like Mike Sodrel -- (applause) -- and we will win this election because we got a record to run on. (Applause.)

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W: Activist judges try to define America by court order. Just this week in New Jersey --

AUDIENCE: Booo --

W: -- another activist court issued a ruling that raises doubt about the institution of marriage. We believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman, and should be defended. (Applause.)

I will continue to appoint judges who strictly interpret the law and not legislate from the bench. (Applause.) America is better off because John Roberts and Sam Alito are serving on the Supreme Court of the United States. (Applause.)

… There are big differences in Washington, D.C. between Republicans and Democrats, and when it comes -- and perhaps the biggest differences can be seen in two issues: which party will keep your taxes low and keep this economy growing -- (applause) -- and which party will take the necessary steps to protect you from the terrorists. (Applause.)

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush speaks alongside Congressman Mike Sodrel (R-IN)

The audience cheers the president during his speech at Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, Indiana, October 28, 2006.

AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA!

W: And when it comes time -- and when they send those bills up there to support our men and women in uniform, I don't have any doubt where Mike Sodrel is going to land. He is a strong supporter of the military. (Applause.) He knows what I know: Any time you have an American in harm's way, he or she deserves the full support of the American government. (Applause.)

... We'll succeed. The only way we will not succeed is if we leave before the job is done. (Applause.)

And all the people listening here, I want you to think about the Democrat plan for success: There isn't one. (Laughter.) Iraq is the central front in this war, and yet, leading Democrats argue we should pull out right now.

AUDIENCE: Booo --

W: Others suggest we should draw -- withdraw on a specific date, even if we have not accomplished the mission.

AUDIENCE: No!

W: Others recommend moving our troops to an island some 5,000 miles away.

AUDIENCE: Booo --

W: Nineteen House Democrats introduced legislation that would cut off funds for our troops in Iraq.

AUDIENCE: Booo --

W: This week, one Democrat Senator explained her party's position this way: "We haven't coalesced around a single plan, but we're in general agreement on the basic principles." She's right. They are in agreement on one thing: They will leave before the job is done. And we will not let them. (Applause.)

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush greets the audience after speaking at an Indiana Victory 2006 Rally at Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, Indiana.

President George W. Bush kisses a woman in a wheelchair after speaking at an Indiana Victory 2006 Rally at Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, Indiana.

President Bush lifts Lauren Boehneim, 19 months, following a speech in Sellersburg, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006.