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.
Indeed he could have a laugh in a classy way when zero tries it comes over as him being so superior and clever and MSM go overboard about yet would have derided GWB for the same thing.
Good to see you to, and yes I agree it is a beautiful thing to see honest patriotism not the false type we see from Zero
the beginning of the end.
My pleasure
Very true! I don’t think Zero HAS a real sense of humor.
He is too condescending to everyone...so superior...to be able to really laugh at himself or about anything else!
Well, that’s a LOT of onion! LOL! I hope he gets over this
soon and will continue to improve!
No kidding! I CAN’T watch him! Like my tagline says........LOL!
Great memories, snugs! Thanks so much, and I hope you have a very Happy New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I don’t remember ever hearing about that Dinner Dance for Poppy and Bar’s 60th anniversary! What a sweet gesture for them. Everyone looks really spiffy, too!
Thank you snugs - this is a LOT of work...but oh...the great memories and days of feeling safe it brings...THANK YOU!
What a difference a few years make :-((
It occurred to me that I haven’t seen any pictures of Obama laughing with perfect strangers, and being gracious to them. I’m not sure he has that quality in him.
Hey there, Gal! Good to see you! (((hugs)))
Happy New Year! :D
I’m curious what message you feel is given by showing those two pictures together.
Aaah ... the most wonderful memories.
Thank you, Eleanor .. I’m so glad to hear
Dad feels well enough to eat a whole onion..
LOL.
How are you feeling ? Hope this year is
peaceful for you .. God bless you and Dad,
and take care of you .. ;)
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