Posted on 01/04/2010 6:14:59 PM PST by snugs
As a new year commences I am sure we all miss the steadying hand of George W Bush who in the wake of terrorism or natural disaster gave us a feeling of calm amid the storm, of someone in control yet a man of compassion. This was shown during late 2004 early 2005 when an earthquake and violent tsunamis struck the nations that surround the Indian Ocean.
I have in fact chosen his radio message from January 2005 as the quote of the month for the first monthly dose of 2010.
A man of conviction and compassion, not all did and do agree with what he did but most will agree what he did he did from the belief that it was the right decision and done for the love of his country and its people and not for personal gain or popularity.
I feel the stark contrast with the current occupant of the White House more so each day when I turn the TV on to see what publicity stunt the current President is involved in. Even his decision to send more troops to Afghanistan he felt necessary to qualify with a promise of reducing numbers within so many months, again reminding us of the difference in character between the current and the previous President.
I hope the following photos from January 2005 give you some happy memories of a time when things however bad seemed more manageable and achievable because the President was in control and defending America and all she stands for instead of apologising.
Happy New Year to all and God Bless America and George W Bush and what he meant to us all during 8 very special years.
Will watch the video later.
(But I know already that the Prince is right!)
DVR / TiVo alert: President Bush (and his predecessor) will be on Meet the Press this Sunday.
OH WOW!
Thank you.
I hope OUR President is given proper time to speak, or should I say, “his fair share”?
THANK YOU for the video link . . . While diplomatic to a fault, Prince Alwaleed tells it like it is relative to President Bush!
THANK YOU for posting so many awesome photos of President Bush . . . I join you in missing our “W”!!
THANK YOU for the heads up about Meet the Press . . . Only President Bush could get me to watch Gregory et al!
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MEET THE PRESS INFO:
Meet the Press” is seen on the NBC Television Network from 9-10 a.m. ET in most markets. In Washington D.C. and New York City, the broadcast is seen from 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET.
The program re-airs on MSNBC Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT and again at 2 a.m. ET/11 p.m. PT and 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT Monday.
President Bush (and the other guy) will be on ABC’s This Week, too.
More good news!
Coming Up on ‘This Week’: Presidents Clinton and Bush
http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/coming-uplt-general-pk-keen-usaid-director-rajiv/story?id=9575816
Gone Fishing
George W. Bush has been lying low, writing his memoirs, and relying on friends and loyalists to try to burnish his legacy.
I'd love to see a bigger version of this photo. Note Barney is taking a dip in the lake.
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Meet The Press - This Sunday: Pres. Clinton & Pres. Bush
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are leading the effort to mobilize private sector financial support for Haiti. They meet Saturday at the White House with President Obama and then they'll Meet the Press to discuss their plans for this massive humanitarian relief effort.
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As President Obama completes his first year in office, we take an in-depth look at what he's accomplished and how the American people view his presidency thus far. With the new challenge posed by the tragedy in Haiti, how will the president move forward with all his other goals abroad -- including Afghanistan and Iraq -- and at home -- including health care and the economy?
We'll get insights and analysis from two political insiders:
Fmr. Adviser to Pres. George W. Bush, Karen Hughes and Center for American Progress' John Podesta; and two long-time Washington reporters: Time magazine's Mark Halperin, Co-Author of the new book "Game Change" and The Washington Post's Bob Woodward.
Sunday's Roundtable: Hughes, Podesta, Halperin & Woodward
WOW — you’re finding some great stuff!! . . . I hope my local Barnes & Nobles carries this magazine!!
This will be the highest ratings MTP will receive in months.
Of course, they will credit the other guy as being the big draw. HA!
Thanks, Snugs, for the memories. Don’t you just want to hug George and Laura? I gave a donation to the Salvation Army today to aid Haiti, and saw that Laura is on their advisory board. I know the Salvation Army uses the money wisely, and seeing Laura I know I made the right choice.
OH MY GOODNESS, SWEET YOU!
The photo is a keeper!
Turns out I won’t be on line to answer my pings after all.
Sorry that life keeps me yo yo ing in regards to the internet. Can’t help it. Please don’t glut the Threa
d by answering me yet again re: This same subject matter. You’ve said kind goodbye’s & hellos each oh the other times I’ve gone off line & come back. So I’ll just recall all those again. Fondly so! :)
I am already off line from my home . Using another comp at a relatives house to say my internet farwell’s.So I won’t be around to see any pings and or replies anyway.
Take care & Thanks for the happy times through the years!
What happen to the page??? It seems to be gone.
Thanks for the heads up, Luvya.
(What network is that on anyway? :)
And a photo of THE President in a cowboy hat!
Life is GOOD! :)
Thanks for the info and the photo STARWISE.
Can't wait to see THE President!
Oh...I sure hope they have a special "Silkwood" type shower set up for President Bush after it's over.
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