Kennedy Center Honors outshine politics as usual (Streisand, Pres. Bush share kiss)

WashTimes ^ | 12-8-08 | Kelly Jane Torrance

[jla]

Which of those honored is the favorite of Laura Bush? By the way, it is my opinion that she has been our most gracious and comely First Lady ever.
Runner up: Ellen Arthur

[jla]

Would you rather the President had stuck his leg out and tripped her?

[jla]

Placing one’s hand o'er heart during another country's nat’l anthem would be an act of respect rather than allegiance.

[shadowgovernment]

“Would you rather the President had stuck his leg out and tripped her?”
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>............
Yes of course..Bush kissed her what a jerk he truly has become..His staff is just awful to put him in the same room with her. Bushed out.

[steppinhi]

While I can’t speak for the Pres, I can personally say that I’d as soon kiss a dead skunk’s backside than Babs any day!

[Old Grumpy]

“Miss Streisand has been an outspoken critic of this administration. Rather than exchange barbs, though, the pair exchanged kisses.”

Poor W. The things a President has to suffer through. (Cringe)

[ladyvet]

Wow. A picture is worth a thousand words.

[billhilly]

“The Who boys I can understand but BS and Freeman should be ashamed for their lack of dignity to the anthem. Of course President Bush, our fine First Lady and Vice-President Cheney have true class.”

I read recently that Morgan Freeman still has problems with his hand and arm from his recent auto crash. Could it be that he has a medical reason for his posture? Just asking.

[billhilly]

“Who and the Possum!”

Cute. The possum did show up.

[jch10]

Is that George Jones standing next to the First Lady? If it is, he didn’t place his hand over his heart either.

[billhilly]

“Placing one’s hand o’er heart during another country’s national anthem would be an act of respect rather than allegiance.”

I can clearly remember it, even though it was more than fifty years ago. Standing on a tarmac in another country. When the host country national anthem was played we respectfully stood at rigid attention. When the Stars and bars began you could literally hear the starch break in the uniforms as we all stiffened in unison and put our right hands over our hearts. To experience that is to know what our military does and why.

[jla]

I wasn't referring to the military which of course requires specific procedures to be followed. And I much appreciate your sense of patriotism.
Yet, when in Ireland and I (a civilian) place my hand over my heart during Amhrán na bhFiann I am not declaring my allegiance to that nation, just being respectful.

[STARWISE]

Apparently, Laura and and the President are big fans of George Jones.

[STARWISE]

The kiss:

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6416246

http://a.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/abc_wnn_streisand_bush_081208_mn.jpg

God bless Pres. Bush .. kind and gracious
to all the people, even the hateful ones.

[retrokitten]

God bless Pres. Bush .. kind and gracious to all the people, even the hateful ones.

Sometimes I complain about my job, but I'd take it over his any day. At least I know Babs isn't going to show up.

[luvie]

Because HE is a gentleman...

....SHE is no lady!

[STARWISE]

So true.

[Niuhuru]

The only reason she’s stayed is because she knows that in other countries she wouldn’t be as regarded as she si here. In other countries people in entertainment are considered to be part of the lower classes and are treated accordingly.