Day In The Life Of President Bush (with photos) ~~ 3-22-08

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[STARWISE]

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush (and Barney)

QUOTE(s) OF THE DAY

President's Radio Address ~ March 22, 2008

Good morning. This weekend, families across America are coming together to celebrate Easter. This is the most important holiday in the Christian faith. And during this special and holy time each year, millions of Americans pause to remember a sacrifice that transcended the grave and redeemed the world.

Easter is a holiday that beckons us homeward. This weekend is an occasion to reflect on the things that matter most in life: the love of family, the laughter of friends, and the peace that comes from being in the place you call home. Through good times and bad, these quiet mercies are sources of hope.

On Easter, we hold in our hearts those who will be spending this holiday far from home -- our troops on the front lines. I deeply appreciate the sacrifices that they and their families are making. America is blessed with the world's greatest military, made up of men and women who fulfill their responsibilities with dignity, humility, and honor. Their dedication is an inspiration to our country and a cause for gratitude this Easter season.

On Easter, we remember especially those who have given their lives for the cause of freedom. These brave individuals have lived out the words of the Gospel: "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." And our Nation's fallen heroes live on in the memory of the Nation they helped defend.

On Easter, we also honor Americans who give of themselves here at home. Each year, millions of Americans take time to feed the hungry and clothe the needy and care for the widow and the orphan. Many of them are moved to action by their faith in a loving God who gave His son so that sin would be forgiven. And in this season of renewal, millions across the world remember the gift that took away death's sting and opened the door to eternal life. Laura and I wish you all a happy Easter.

Thank you for listening.

Statement by the President on the Taiwan election

I congratulate the people of Taiwan on the successful conclusion of their March 22 presidential election. Once again, Taiwan has demonstrated the strength and vitality of its democracy. I also congratulate Mr. Ma Ying-jeou on his victory.

Taiwan is a beacon of democracy to Asia and the world. I am confident that the election and the democratic process it represents will advance Taiwan as a prosperous, secure, and well-governed society.

It falls to Taiwan and Beijing to build the essential foundations for peace and stability by pursuing dialogue through all available means and refraining from unilateral steps that would alter the cross-Strait situation. I believe the election provides a fresh opportunity for both sides to reach out and engage one another in peacefully resolving their differences.

The maintenance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the welfare of the people on Taiwan remain of profound importance to the United States. We will continue to maintain close unofficial ties with the people on Taiwan through the American Institute in Taiwan in accordance with our long standing one China policy, our three Joint Communiqu s with the People's Republic of China, and the Taiwan Relations Act.

The President leaves the Oval Office for his Easter weekend trip to Camp David and leaves in the Presidential helicopter.

Camp David

Camp David serves the President, providing the First Family and their guests with a healthy, safe and uniquely private place to work or relax. Established as "Shangri-La" by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, it was subsequently renamed Camp David by Dwight Eisenhower.

During times of conflict and strife, from World War II to more recent events, Camp David has offered solitude and tranquility. A majority of Presidents have used Camp David to host visiting foreign leaders, with Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain being the first, during May 1943.

President George W. Bush delivers his weekly radio address to the nation from Camp David, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001.

Dec. 24, 2005 ~~ Q&A: Laura Bush on Camp David (article and video)

(According to Time): Camp David, A Palatial Retreat

A 30-min. helicopter ride from Washington, which is 75 miles to the southeast, Camp David is a 143-acre compound of more than a dozen buildings, perched on a 1,880-ft. hilltop in Maryland's Catoctin Mountains. The heavily wooded setting, teeming with deer and raccoon, blue jays and snowbirds, and an occasional pileated woodpecker, provides Presidents a spot for total seclusion. Sadat's visit last week marked the 20th time that a foreign chief has joined in that peace and quiet—Churchill's five trips were the most numerous.

As befits such guests, Camp David boasts the kinds of services that could make King Solomon envious. Operated with military efficiency by about 100 Navy men and Marines, it can provide almost anything a President might want: a free-form heated swimming pool, a sauna, two clay tennis courts, a one-hole, three-tee golf course, a two-lane bowling alley, a trout stream, skeet-shooting and archery range, movie facilities, a wide selection of music (Richard Nixon used to stand in front of the stereo speakers and "guest conduct" his favorite symphonies fortissimo). *snip*

Along with all the diversions, Camp David also provides—at the bottom of an elevator shaft sunk 100 ft. into the mountain—a fortress where the President could repair in time of war. Even in peaceful times, security is tight. Rifle-bearing Marines keep watch behind a double row of barbed-wire-topped fences.

More, at link above.

Prime Minister Blair visits with President Bush at Camp David to discuss the war, March 27, 2003.

President Bush and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during their meeting at Camp David, Maryland, Friday, Sept. 26, 2003.

President Bush and White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten at Camp David Saturday, June 21, 2007.

President George W. Bush talks during Christmas Eve telephone calls to members of the Armed Forces at Camp David, December 2003.

President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush complete a four mile walk with brother Marvin Bush, left, Chief of Staff Andy Card and wife Kathleene after undergoing a colorectal screening procedure at Camp David, Saturday morning, June 29, 2002.

Please Pray for President Bush ~~ Day 2746

For those who can't comprehend "A Day In The Life of President Bush," we who gather here admire, respect and support our President. This is OUR "Sanity Island," so, please remember that .. and maybe think 3 times before you jump in with any junk or offensive comments. The Mods are on patrol, and will toss out an offender in a heartbeat. Thank you.

[daisyscarlett]

any other Dose posters may post some, if they wish, and thank you ;).

Here we go:

Vice President Dick Cheney arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv March 22, 2008.

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, right, is greeted by Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, left, upon Cheney's arrival at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport, Israel, Saturday, March 22, 2008.

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Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (R) welcomes U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney before a news conference in the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, March 22, 2008.

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, left, is seen with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, right, before their press conference in Jerusalem, Saturday, March 22, 2008.

U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney (L) and Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert attend a joint news conference in the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem March 22, 2008.

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, left, looks on as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, right, talks during their press conference in Jerusalem, Saturday, March 22, 2008

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, left, listens as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks during their press conference in Jerusalem, Saturday, March 22, 2008.

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney looks on as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, not pictured, talks during their press conference in Jerusalem, Saturday, March 22, 2008.

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert shake hands after a news conference in the Prime minister's residence in Jerusalem, March 22, 2008.

[STARWISE]

You’re welcome. A bit of a late ending,
and though I left for a few hours, I
started early. LOL.

The President’s message is such a true reflection
of all he carries in his heart, with his Guide at his
side. Isn’t it so wonderful to hear a President
speak of the story and glory of God?

God bless and protect America, President Bush and
our heroic troops, sacrificing and fighting for us
at this moment.

[daisyscarlett]

Oops, guess we posted photos at almost the same time. Should I have the ones I posted removed as they are dups? Sorry, was trying to help out.

[hsalaw]

Thank you. And Happy Easter to you, too.

[STARWISE]

My pleasure .... wishing you both
a peaceful and joyous Easter.

[STARWISE]

Hi kit ... I would love to see it.
It looks and sounds SO deluxe and
secluded.

There are public facilities there,
but I would only want to see Camp
David .. aren’t I the brat .. ;)

Catoctin Mountain Park: http://www.nps.gov/cato

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OMG .. here it is, first I’ve heard of it. This
has not received ANY mainstream press coverage
that I’ve seen:

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http://tinyurl.com/2z7m8m

Fargo Man Under Investigation for Bush Assassination Plot
Last Edited: Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 10:26 PM CDT
Created: Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 9:44 PM CDT

MINNEAPOLIS – Secret Service agents in Minneapolis are investigating a possible plot to kill President Bush. He’s already been sentenced for making death threats against the President – but now investigators are finding evidence that David Cvijanovich was armed with a gun and had planned to assassinate the president at a 2005 rally in Fargo.

President Bush visited Fargo just after the State of the Union address in 2005. Police say Cvijanovich attended the rally, but did not act on his plans to harm the president out of fears he was being watched.

More than a year after the rally, police searched Cvijanovich’s home during the investigation finding a gun and several disguises.

Cvijanovich allegedly made threats against the president while he was serving time for damaging government property and threatening a federal officer in 2001. He allegedly told a fellow inmate he wanted to kill the president. He was convicted of those charges in 2006 and sentenced to 19 months in jail.

Cvijanovich has denied the assassination intentions, saying they are accusations made up by lying inmates who wanted time off their sentences.

He has not been charged in connection to any activity at the rally, only for the threats he made in jail. When his 19-month prison sentence is finished, Cvijanovich is set to serve 3 and a half years of supervised release, including one year in a halfway house and two years of electronic monitoring.

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Praying for the continued protection of President Bush.

[STARWISE]

You’re welcome ... ;)

[STARWISE]

LOL .. pretty close timing.
Thank you for helping out .. ;)
Happy Easter to you and yours.

[STARWISE]

Have a wonderful Easter, Deb ... and
see my post #28 .. keep praying.

[mojo114]

Great Sanity Island. Much appreciated.

[Kaslin]

I heard about that the other day on my Sirius radio in my car, which I have tuned to FOX News, when I was driving

[daisyscarlett]

HE IS RISEN

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." —John 3:16 (King James version)

[STARWISE]

My pleasure .. peaceful Easter to you.

[daisyscarlett]

EASTER SUNDAY PING

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President and Mrs. Bush returned from Camp David where they celebrated the Easter Holiday with family members, including his parents and daughter Barbara and Barbara’s "friend" Jay Blount.

Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife and Liz Cheney, began Easter Sunday with a prayer and the singing of 'Amazing Grace' at a tiny chapel in Jerusalem. VP Cheney then launched into a day of talks about conflict: the Mideast peace process and the rising influence of Iran in the region.

PHOTO OF THE DAY:

Barbara Bush (R) walks with Jay Blount as they return with her father U.S. President George W. Bush from an Easter weekend visit at Camp David to a helicopter pad at the Naval Observatory in Washington, March 23, 2008. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)

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U.S. President George W. Bush returns via helicopter from an Easter weekend visit at Camp David to the Naval Observatory in Washington, March 23, 2008.

President Bush with his father former President George H.W. Bush and daughter Barbara Bush, center, and guest Jay Blount, back right, arrive at the Naval Observatory from Camp David, Md., Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Washington.

President Bush with his father former President George H.W. Bush and daughter Barbara Bush, right, and guest Jay Blount, left, arrive at the Naval Observatory from Camp David, Md., Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Washington

President Bush and former President George H.W. Bush walk as they arrive at the Naval Observatory from Camp David, Md., Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Washington.

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush, former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush, wave as they arrive at the Naval Observatory from Camp David, Md., Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Washington.

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U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, left, shakes hands with Israel's opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, March 23, 2008

Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni sits with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (R) during their meeting in Jerusalem March 23, 2008.

Israel's President Shimon Peres shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (R) during their meeting in Jerusalem March 23, 2008

Israel's President Shimon Peres sits with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (L) during their meeting in Jerusalem March 23, 2008,

Israeli President Shimon Peres (L) and US Vice-President Dick Cheney walk together at the presidential residence in Jerusalem.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (L) before their meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah March 23, 2008.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney during their meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah March 23, 2008.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) gestures during a meeting with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney in the West Bank city of Ramallah March 23, 2008.

A U.S. helicopter carrying U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney leaves Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Sunday, March 23, 2008

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ALL CLEAR

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