Day In The Life of President George W. Bush (with photos) - 3-15-08

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[STARWISE]

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Bush Family Photo - President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, former First Lady Barbara Bush, and former President George H. W. Bush sit surrounded by family in the Red Room, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005. Friends and family joined former President Bush and Mrs. Bush in celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary during a dinner held at the White House. ((check the boots ;))

QUOTE(s) OF THE DAY

President's Radio Address ~ March 15, 2008

Good morning. On Friday, I traveled to New York City to talk about the state of our economy. This is a topic that has been a source of concern for families across America. In the long run, we can be confident that our economy will continue to grow, but in the short run, it is clear that growth has slowed.

Fortunately, we recognized this slowdown early, and took action to give our economy a shot in the arm. My Administration worked with Congress to pass a bipartisan economic growth package that includes tax relief for families and incentives for business investment. I signed this package into law last month -- and its provisions are just starting to kick in. My economic team, along with many outside experts, expects this stimulus package to have a positive effect on our economy in the second quarter. And they expect it to have even a stronger effect in the third quarter, when the full effects of the $152 billion in tax cuts are felt.

A root cause of the economic slowdown has been the downturn in the housing market. I believe the government can take sensible, focused action to help responsible homeowners weather this rough patch. But we must do so with clear purpose and great care, because government actions often have far-reaching and unintended consequences. If we were to pursue some of the sweeping government solutions that we hear about in Washington, we would make a complicated problem even worse -- and end up hurting far more homeowners than we help.

For example, one proposal would give bankruptcy courts the authority to reduce mortgage debts by judicial decree. This would make it harder to afford a home in the future, because banks would charge higher interest rates to cover this risk.

Some in Washington say the government should take action to artificially prop up home prices. It's important to understand that this would hurt millions of Americans. For example, many young couples trying to buy their first home have been priced out of the market because of inflated prices. The market now is in the process of correcting itself, and delaying that correction would only prolong the problem.

My Administration opposes these proposals. Instead, we are focused on helping a targeted group of homeowners -- those who have made responsible buying decisions and could avoid foreclosure with a little help. We've taken three key steps to help these homeowners.

First, we launched a new program that gives the Federal Housing Administration greater flexibility to offer refinancing for struggling homeowners with otherwise good credit histories. Second, we helped bring together the Hope Now Alliance, which is streamlining the process for refinancing and modifying many mortgages. Third, the Federal Government is taking regulatory steps to make the housing market more transparent and fair in the long run.

And now Congress must build on these efforts. Members need to pass legislation to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, modernize the Federal Housing Administration, and allow state housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to help homeowners refinance their mortgages.

Congress also needs to take other steps to help our economy through this period of uncertainty. Members need to make the tax relief we passed permanent, reduce wasteful spending, and open new markets for American goods, services, and investment.

By taking these steps and avoiding bad policy decisions, we will see our economy strengthen as the year progresses. As we take decisive action, we will keep this in mind: When you are steering a car in a rough patch, one of the worst things you can do is overcorrect. That often results in losing control and can end up with the car in a ditch. Steering through a rough patch requires a steady hand on the wheel and your eyes up on the horizon. And that's exactly what we're going to do.TThank you for listening.

If you want to hear Pres. Bush's radio address from today, just click on this picture

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President George W. Bush delivers remarks on the economy to the Economic Club of New York Friday, March 14, 2008, in New York City, New York.

March 12, 2008 - President Bush Jokes About Jenna's Wedding

President George W. Bush has had to face tough economic and diplomatic issues during his two terms in office, but his daughter Jenna's upcoming wedding has presented its own challenges, he joked Wednesday.

"I had to face some very difficult spending decisions and I've had to conduct sensitive diplomacy. That's called planning for a wedding," Bush said Wednesday eliciting some laughs from the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jenna is set to wed Henry Hager at her parents' ranch in Crawford, Texas, on May 10. The couple's engagement was announced in August.

Please Pray for President Bush ~~ Day 2739

[STARWISE]

They should all be thrown out .. they
have NO patriotism, love or care of
country. It’s all about party and hurting
Pres. Bush, even to the detriment of our
(and their) security. I have no doubt it’ll
all come back on them .... in God’s time.

Just look at the mess they’re in. I just
laugh. NO ONE predicted this nightmare.
They (she) thought they had it all
figured out, but I’ve been saying this for
the last 2-3 months, just had a feeling:

I have faith in God’s plan .. there’s
just too much time, with too many scenarios
that will yet play out, we’re not where
we’re going to be. And here we are .. and
it’s NINE months til the election !! LOL

[STARWISE]

You’re SO welcome .. ;)
I just don’t know how we’ll
bear to see them leave.

[Kaslin]

I voted in our primary in TN on February 5, and I also voted stictly R. There will be another election in August, mostly for city or county offices. I will only vote for those offices that interest me. And then in November I will definitely vote R. (McCain and his VP and Marsha blackburn, my Rep

[kitkat]

***I have faith in God’s plan .. there’s
just too much time, with too many scenarios
that will yet play out, we’re not where
we’re going to be. And here we are .. and
it’s NINE months til the election !! LOL***

I agree. It IS all in God’s hands, and despite the immoral, decadent libs, I can’t believe God won’t eventually save HIS country if we have faith, and pray.

[DollyCali]

Good evening STARWISE and thank you so much for all the work /effort to put together this wonderful Dose.. appreciate you & the others so very much. Great pix tonight. and nice to see Condi yet again representing the US so well

Have a good evening all.. I am pretty tired & will be crashing VERY soon.

[STARWISE]

Hi Dolly .. sorry I missed you.
Hope you’re in dreamland, and
will awake bright-eyed and
bushy tailed in the am .. ;)

[Finalapproach29er]

believe God won’t eventually save HIS country if we have faith, and pray.

*********
If more of us prayed and believed we wouldn’t need saving.

I just saw two men kissing on NBC tonight. What depressing times we live in.

[snugs]

Thanks for the dose yesterday - sorry I was not around since the decoratoring/roof repairs have been going on I seem to crash in the evening unless I have got to do something.

So tonight I will be focused as I am subbing for Daisy today.

[STARWISE]

I certainly understand .. is it going well
and almost finished?

Home repairs, especially when you’re living
there, are so frustrating and trying.

[snugs]

Nearly there indoor decorating finished tomorrow then the big clean up.

Bathroom decoration

[snugs]

Sunday evening update ping

[lysie]

Thanks,snugs.

[snugs]

Today the President and Mrs Bush returned to White House after spending the weekend at Camp David.

The Vice President, his and daughter Liz today departed from Washington for his 10 day trip to the Middle East.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

[snugs]

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Visitors pose for pictures with U.S. President George W. Bush at the White House in Washington, March 16, 2008 - Snugs comment - does not look much like posing to me !!!, More like like greeting the President they admire and not really interested in the photographers.

Vice President Dick Cheney (R), daughter Liz (L) and wife Lynne walk to Air Force 2 at Andrews Air Force Base as they depart on a ten-day trip to the Middle East.

[Jewels1091]

hi snugs, glad you are all most done with repairs!

[snugs]

The Marine One helicopter departs the south lawn after transporting U.S. President George W. Bush home from Camp David to the White House in Washington, March 16, 2008.

President Bush returns to the White House from Camp David, Md., Sunday, March 16, 2008 in Washington.

President George W. Bush waves to onlookers as he and first lady Laura Bush return via helicopter from a visit at Camp David to the White House in Washington, March 16, 2008.

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President Bush and first lady Laura Bush, return to the White House from Camp David, Md., Sunday, March 16, 2008, in Washington.

President George W. Bush and his wife Laura return from a weekend visit at Camp David to the White House in Washington, March 16, 2008.

President George W. Bush waves to reporters as he returns from a visit at Camp David to the White House in Washington, March 16, 2008.

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Vice President Dick Cheney waves before entering Air Force Two at Andrews Air Force Base as he departs on a ten-day trip to the Middle East during which he is scheduled to visit Oman, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank and Turkey

[snugs]

As there were not that many photos today I thought I would share a few collages that I have created in the past. Deb if you wish to print any of these out for your meeting please feel free to do so.

[snugs]