A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 12.5.06

yahoo.com, whitehouse.gov ^ | Tuesday December 5, 2006 | GretchenM

[snugs]

I wonder if it eaten or if by the time the decorations are dismantled it is dusty/dirty etc because it does not look as if it is covered, though I suppose if you took the icing off the gingerbread underneath might be OK.

I would suspect even if it is supposed to be thrown a few people do try a bit.

[snugs]

I would say if he did he would not last and I would say the remark he made may well have just been badly worded when trying to get a point over. I know your system is different to ours especially with the confirmation hearings etc but I know in Britain if a Cabinet Minister was too outspoken and it seemed they were not towing party line they would be asked to resign.

[Laverne]

It was a major goof/gaffe on the new SECDEF's part; if he doesn't think we are winning, he should not have taken the job. I don't care that he corrected it later on, it will be all over AlJazerra, the Arab Street and in the AQ camps. What a doofus. It doesn't give me much confidence in his ability. He serves at the pleasure of the President, and I would bet the President is not all that pleased with Gate's performance today. Poor Tony who had to go out and do the correcting, and shame on Gates for being so stupid in his comments. Egads. I wonder what the troops are thinking????

[Jewels1091]

which one was that?

[MeekMom]

Good evening Gretchen. You did a superb job tonight. Absolutely gorgeous pics.

Be well FRiend! :)

[snugs]

The one about not winning in Iraq but as I said I only saw that in isolation not what was said before or after.

[ilovew]

Yeah, maybe that'll help.

[Jewels1091]

Snugs, you can pick a picture of my toaster!

[ilovew]

Yeah but Powell didn't work out that great. I dunno. I hope you're right. I'm just worried. I'm not ready to totally give up.

[GretchenM]

Thank you, MeekMom. It is always good to read things like that. Same regards back to you!

[goodnesswins]

Lovely pictures Gretchen.....I plan to have dinner at the Whitehouse someday....hopefully Christmas time....somehow, someway.....it's one of those goals I have.....

[Jewels1091]

I would love to do that...within the next 2 years!

[ohioWfan]

You're right about Powell, but think about the circumstances. The messed up election, President Bush's newness in office, the popularity of Powell and his pre-disposed pacifism, pre 9/11.

Things were different then. Gates will be fine.

[GretchenM]

Well said.

[GretchenM]

I felt so badly for GHWB, watching the video -- he tried so hard to collect himself, said Bar would probably bawl him out (or similar words) for losing it ... he can't help how he's wired and man, it all seemed to come crashing down on him in that speech.

[goodnesswins]

LOL...YES, definitely in the next 2 years would be GREAT....but during any Republican administration would be tolerable.... :>)

[GretchenM]

Tony Snow did a great job of putting Gates' No in context. Again and again, Tony kept bringing in the other remarks that Gates made. It's worth viewing if you have the time.

[GretchenM]

in Britain if a Cabinet Minister was too outspoken and it seemed they were not towing party line they would be asked to resign.

Same here, after a reasonable amount of time to let the newbie adjust. Also, this president would look at willful intent to go one's own way vs. deer-in-the-media-lights mistake.

[GretchenM]

That's an admirable goal. I'd love to do more than take a tour of the WH some day.

[ilovew]

I'll give him a chance. But I'll be watching him carefully.