For a TV series as fictitious as his conservatism...
Posted on 12/03/2008 2:13:13 PM PST by Dysart
WASHINGTON -- First Lady Laura Bush said Wednesday the first couple would be spending their Christmas money on Texas real estate for what she referred to as the "afterlife" - the time when they leave the White House in January after her husband's eight years in office. The couple will be buying a house in Dallas, with plans to spend weekends at their ranch in Crawford.
"This year, we're going to be very, very careful at Christmas. I suspect that a lot of other American families will be the same," Laura Bush said. "We're going to try to be with each other, to have what really, really matters at the holidays, which is your family and friends around you, to be thankful for our blessings. ... But also ... we will be moving to Dallas in January. And there might be a new house coming along. So I think that's where we'll spend our Christmas money, right at the real estate time."
Sally McDonough, the first lady's press secretary, said the first couple don't have occupancy of the Dallas property yet.
In the spirit of a tough economy, holiday decorations from Christmases past are adorning the White House this Christmas.
The first lady talked to reporters about the holiday choices for a "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" during a sneak peek of a decked-out White House, including the official White House Christmas tree - an 18 1/2-foot Fraser fir from Crumpler, N.C., that brushed the Blue Room ceiling - and an extensive menu from artisanal cheeses to cheesy stone-ground grits to coconut cake.
More than 60,000 visitors are expected to visit the White House for tours, with 25 holiday receptions and seven dinners planned.
(Excerpt) Read more at star-telegram.com ...
But in all serial, it's common knowledge, I think, that he's got his eyes on a property in Highland Park.
For some unknown reason a number of folks here at FR hate Bush but I’d happily settle for another four years given the current prospect.
He should move into a more suburban location like Southlake or even Argyle where he is still able to get to events in DFW but they can purchase a 5 acre lot to keep them safe from crazies.
Highland Park is too locked in and as many have observed, if God forbid there is ever a terrorist attack on him, evacuating him will be near impossible.
For a TV series as fictitious as his conservatism...
Welcome home Mr. President.
You have served this nation and the world well.
Thank you for your service.
Laura and George are grace,class, and principal at the highest level.
They should just live full time at the ranch. I would.
I agree.
I think that as time moves on, he will be missed by more and more people.
Put me down for retiring full time to the Ranch life, too. Laura may have some input here.
http://www.luxuryportfolio.com/browse~mnc/texas/dallas/dallas.cfm
Here’s a couple fixer-uppers in Dallas...
So would I. Not that Southlake isn't reasonably pleasant - my aunt and uncle live there - but Highland Park? Buncha snots. (Nothing personal, if any FReepers live there.)
Oh, thanks for posting the links. I’m willing to move a little on the price, given current mkt conditions and all.
I would move to the ranch and stay put, but then I’m pure country.
And will we ever see grace, class and principal again in the White House? I surely pray so.
I understood he would be living somewhere around the Preston Road/NW Hwy area or Preston Hollow vs. Highland Park.
At least that is what I had heard - (I live in Dallas).
George, Moscow is wonderful this time of year and fits right in with your politics; maybe you can run for mayor, after all you’ve got the politics down pat.
Oooh! Let's throw some hyperbole around and hope it sticks.
We don't hate Bush. We despise what he's done. Which is nothing to further conservatism in the U.S. In fact, he turned the GOP into such schizophrenics when it came to spending versus conservative values that he is, IMHO, the reason for Barack winning. He turned the nation left not the democrats. The only natural progression was to Barack and not another fake conservative like McCain.
He needs to be closer to Babe’s Chicken House in Roanoke
Well, I wish them and the neighbors the best.
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