[rintense]

QUOTE OF THE DAY: I think raising taxes in the midst of a recession is wrong economic policy. It would be a huge mistake, it's bad for American workers, it hurt when it comes to creating jobs, and so I strongly disagree with those who want to raise taxes here in Washington, D.C. I'm confident that the American people agree with me as well.

Yeah, I bet that finger is for a certain Kennedy. Too bad it wasn't a different finger.

[ozaukeemom]

Thanks again for posting these every day.

[rintense]

[RoseofTexas]

YEPPERS! Our Prez is on a ROLL...LET'S ROLL!! Hehehhehhe..swimmer ted won't know what hit him...lol!

[mountaineer]

First photo, in which GWB is pointing: "Mr. Prime Minister, I don't know if you have this word in your language, but see that woman over there? Her name is Helen Thomas and she's a renowned Clymer."

[habs4ever]

Did you pick up the Vanity Fair issue yet? Good pics!! ;-)They are the A- Team, for sure.

[BlessedAmerican]

Thanks! Good to see the bruise is healing.

[Snow Bunny]

Good one rintense... your post # 1. hahaahhaaa
I agree with you.

Thanks for the pictures.

[caprockkate]

Thank you for these great photos. Very inspiring...I am so proud of him.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I have not said it in awhile, but Thank You for the daily dose!
God Bless You

[kayak]

The Turkish PM may not be the most handsome guy on the block but he sure was praising President Bush and how well he's handling his office. His English wasn't perfect but he was quite easy to understand.

From the White House web site:

PRIME MINISTER ECEVIT: Thank you very much for your kind invitation, Mr. President. It is a great honor for us. We deeply appreciate the support that you have extended since you have taken over, to relations with Turkey. We had always good relations with the United States in your -- during your time of office. And you have totally enhanced this cooperation and friendship.

We have some very good, concrete good news now, as you have referred to it, Mr. President. The State Department has today issued a statement expressing the will of the United States that we will be able to form an economic partnership in additional to our political partnership. We attach great importance to that -- our cooperation with you against terrorism is a great service, not only for our own people, but for the whole world.

The American determination to get rid of terrorism in the world is of great importance, of historic importance, and we are glad we are very happy that we have the chance to cooperate with you to that effect. And Turkish and American cooperation, partnership now together with economic partnership will be beneficial for both -- peoples of both our countries.

We had very fruitful discussions during the brief period here. We still have other items on our agenda, and we shall go to New York also to visit the place of terrorism. Thank you very much for sharing this time, for showing this generosity and friendship to us.

[Alabama_Wild_Man]

I once shot a politician in my pajamas....

...how I got the gun into Washington, I'll never know....

[sibb1213]

I look forward to this thread each and every night. Thank you so much. Great Job!

[kayak]

Yesterday there was the most wonderful thread about Rumsfeld and a group of school children who have done something really special. There are some absolutely wonderful pictures on that thread along with a great story.

For some reason, not many people have been there and seen it ..... so I'm promoting it. If you check it out, please ping your friends and bump it so others will see it too.

Eighth Grader's Idea Nets $10K to Help Rebuild Pentagon

[Corporate Law]

As an aside, there is a mini-controversy here in Cincinnati resulting from one infantile city councilman (a Rat, who would have guessed ;-)) giving the finger to the mayor (another Rat) during a council session last week. At first the little twerp thought he was funny now he is indignant at the criticism. Just another story in the screwed-up power structure of Cincinnati.

[Dustbunny]

Thanks rintense. Dubya is just the 'dose' I need to get the day going in the 'right' direction.

[Inspectorette]

I wonder if he was telling the prime minister: "...and that's where we had to replace the sink - yuck!"

Thank you, rintense, great pix, as always!