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.
Perhaps as he works on this project we will get some new pictures of him. (His hair is definitely longer! I also still maintain that he is not a clothes-horse. We have seen that tie before!)
P.S. I am not as nice as GWB either. He is such a good example to us.
They’re the same age.
One looks a lot older.
For many reasons!
It was so wonderful to see a man of honor,dignity and class back at the White House. God bless you Mr. President!
I bet the staff was very happy to see him as well...
I’m mad at myself for missing it.
I’ve only seen clips. OUR President is a PATRIOT.
He always put country first, and politics second.
Obama and Clinton will never measure up to him.
sissyjane, I hope he was given the chance to visit with WH staff!
I saw BC on Fox...bloviating as per usual! GW will do the
work....BC will take the credit. Usual scenario with the
Clintoons!
Wow, I miss this good man!
Only ONE of those three people (I won't call the other two "men") cares about the people of Haiti.
The other two only care about themselves.
(And clean living and a lot of love will keep you young. OUR President has that, and more. BJC has nothing).
UGH. Then I guess we can expect he’ll do the same tomorrow on the Sunday shows.
Hillary is on her way to Haiti. Greta is too, but not to be outdone, Geraldo is set to land...with the Marines! I am thankful, DrO will be watching your Dallas Cowboy’s football game tonight!
The debauched one! LOL.
UGH, that photo made me mad. Dramatics!
Then I noticed his hand on OUR president’s shoulder! STOP THAT!
I hope that GW will share the mic with the camera hog! LOL!
Hillary will only be in the way....and will probably blame
America for Haiti’s earthquake.
Yikes! I thought the Cowboys/Vikings game was tomorrow!
GO, Cowboys!
Wait! You’re right!
He just told me it’s the Colts and the Ravens tonight!
I really enjoyed posting them! They brought so many nice memories *sigh*
I hope we had a man in the White House with W’s dignity, class, humor, and intelligence. I miss him a lot!
Man! I thought the alzheimers was getting worse! ROFL! (just kidding of course!)
Who are you? ;D
The smile on GW’s face tells a lot! :D
He’s not that happy about being gripped by the Drama Queen! LOL!
The man has the patience of a saint. Having the debauched one's hand on me would make my skin crawl.
btw, the Saints are wiping the floor with the Cardinals.
What game's next? ;)
I am not sure what game is next! I am interested in the
Cowboys beating the heck outta Minnesoooooota! (sorry MN fans! LOL)
GW does NOT like drama! He is very down-to-earth and practical. I like that!
Speaking of whom.......this one was easier to edit....
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