Jeb Bush gives thank-you call to Eunice Stone

AP via ajc.com ^ | 9/17/02

[Coop]

Smart move.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

FYI

[JennysCool]

Good for Jeb. W should follow suit.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

"We have no reason to believe they are terrorists, but they need to take responsibility of their actions."

Exact same thing with discussing a bomb while onboard an aircraft.

What concerns me is the groups these men participate in, as well as the fact that they can joke about 9-11. Anyone who does that has some real issues and should not be taken lightly.

[dead]

Good move, indeed!

Jeb doesn't really have to worry about losing the Arab vote - what little there is, is certainly going to vote Dem.

The good ol' boy (and girl) vote is crucial however! 8-)

[southern rock]

Smart move.

Indeed. This will help her should she face any type of lawsuit from these characters.

[ikka]

Something doesn't seem right. I smell a setup, or maybe the use of complete innocents to probe our nation's defenses, combined with a propaganda push.

[livius]

Glad he did this! Aside from the fact that the lady was simply being alert and acting cautiously, as we should all do, there are still many unanswered questions about the behavior of these men.

As for their reaction now, they have obviously decided that the best defense is a good offense.

[isthisnickcool]

I smell a setup, or maybe the use of complete innocents to probe our nation's defenses, combined with a propaganda push.

My kitten read your post and she agrees. /tin foil hat kitty sarcasm off

BTW - In the Bush family jeb is called "the smart one". He would not be doing this if it would be a political gamble. This makes things more interesting.

[gridlock]

It does seem awfully coordinated, doesn't it.

Good on Jeb. He's a class act. Now I just wish his brother would do the same.

[Lil'freeper]

"We've been told they're getting ready to sue her, so we have to do a 180-degree turnaround,"

Has a legal defense fund been set up?

[Blue Screen of Death]

There is a lot about this story that we do not know. Now that both sides have lawyers, the chances that we will ever learn more about the truth has diminished.

[Faith]

I understand Mrs. Stone's desire to stay out of the fray. However, just by being herself (she comes across as very wholesome and believable), she could make her case much better than her lawyers can. Too bad the media always likes to be so accommodating to those who are in the wrong but who claim to have been wronged.

[agrace]

"I was really surprised at how critical people were of her actions," Bush said. "So I called her up on Saturday morning and said, 'You did exactly what the President of the United States has asked people to do."'

"And I oughtta know, Eunice - he's my brother!"

YAY JEB! clapclapclap

[Constitutions Grandchild]

I'm glad he called her. Whatever the circumstances of this turn out to be, in fact, no one should be publicly castigated for trying to do the right thing.

If these students were innocent, I'm sure they will be offered a residency at a hospital somewhere. I worked in residency programs at two of the finest teaching hospitals in the nation years ago, and I know how they stand behind docs. These guys will be given EVERY consideration if they play their cards right and shut up. If not, they will only doom their careers and their hopes for the future.

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

ping

[cyncooper]

Ping

[Barnacle]

She did exactly what we would ask all citizens to do but today she's being penalized for it.

Eunice Needs Your Support!

Please let her employer, Shoney’s know we appreciate Eunice and ask them to pass along our best wishes for her.

http://www.shoneysrestaurants.com/shoneys/contact/ConForm.htm

And, Ping a Friend!

[dfwgator]

I guess this is the thing that has bothered me from the beginning. Could Eunice have stayed anonymous, without having to go public? Shouldn't simply informing the FBI be enough without going on TV?