Photo Thread: Pres. Bush on the USS Abraham Lincoln

Yahoo News ^ | May. 1, 2003

[jern]

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) gives a thumbs-up as he walks with Vice Admiral Mike Malone (C), Commander Naval Air Forces and Captain Dave Landon, commanding officer Naval Base Coronado, upon arriving at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego May 1, 2003. The President will board an S-3 Viking to fly out to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to greet the 5,000 sailors aboard the Lincoln as they return home from the war in Iraq (news - web sites). REUTERS/Mike Blake

Wearing a flight suit, U.S. President George W. Bush walks with NFO Lt. Ryan Phillips to board an S-3 Viking, to fly out to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from Naval Air Station North Island, in San Diego, May 1, 2003. Bush was flying out to greet the 5,000 sailors aboard the Lincoln as they return home from the war in Iraq . REUTERS/Mike Blake

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) waves from the cockpit aboard an S-3 Viking, before flying out to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, from Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, May 1, 2003. Bush was flying out to greet the 5,000 sailors aboard the Lincoln as they return home from the war in Iraq (news - web sites). REUTERS/Mike Blake

President Bush (news - web sites) lands in a U.S. Navy (news - web sites) S-3B Viking on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln, in this image from video, Thursday, May 1, 2003, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. The S-3B Viking is dubbed Navy One because of its presidential passenger. (AP Photo/APTN)

[Uncle Jaque]

Hey; not to worry, Mate; I experienced a very similar phenomenon watching that coverage on FOX - and I'm not all that emotional a guy, generally.

Like one commentator just pointed out, he looks like he "belongs" flying a jet onto an aircraft carrier under way; nothing phony - like Dukakkas in the tank - about that at all.

And as many have observed, the loyalty, respect, and devotion between this Commander and his Crew was awesomely powerful and genuine. President Bush seemed to wrap his arms around the entire crew of that flat-top - about 5,300 of them, aren't they? - and they collectively wrapped their arms around him in return.

Did you notice how several of the "Abe"s brave young Ladies, when "W" gathered them close under his wing for a group photo, rested their heads on his shoulder as they might their "Daddy"? So beautiful!

Not to impose "religion" on anyone here, but personally I'm thanking God for a true LEADER of this once great, and potentially great-again, Country of ours!

[nicmarlo]

That's just the greatest pic, green team!

[nicmarlo]

this is wonderful for the "cubically-impaired"

and especially for the impaired cubically impaired (like dansdevil : )

[okstatemom]

Oh my goodness, this president inspires me. He is amazing. I'm so proud of him.

[Lady Jag]

I'm so psyched, I'll follow both threads!

I have no doubt he flew the COD, that's easy. I do doubt that he landed it but I still have to optimistically wonder.

[dansangel]

impaired cubically impaired (like dansdevil : )

Hey! I *resemble* that remark! ROFL!

[okstatemom]

Me too. I thank God for President Bush. He's such a great example to all, and shows such deep respect for each one of those people that he met aboard that ship. I love it too when he shakes their hands kind of roughly. He's such a man's man. It reminds me of when my husband shakes hands with another man he really likes a lot. It just shows that manly affection. So cool!

[nicmarlo]

: )

[mystery-ak]

Not that the rapist would have done this(he'd sh$t in his pants)..the crew would have had to been ordered above deck to *greet* him......the military loves our CinC, you can see it on all their faces.

[3AngelaD]

Exactly. All the Clinton-lovers can take note: this is what a REAL MAN looks like, and this is how he conducts himself. Double cool.

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On Inauguration Day.............

[green team 1999]

President George W. Bush (news - web sites) arrives on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as the carrier steamed toward San Diego, California, May 1, 2003. From the deck of the carrier, Bush was to address the nation to say that all major combat in Iraq (news - web sites) has ended. Bush will spend the night on the carrier, which is stopping off in San Diego before heading for its home port in Everett, Washington. The Lincoln has been at sea for nearly ten months. REUTERS/Larry Downing

[WaterDragon]

I am so glad to be on your ping list, Howlin! These photos of the President show him to be a vibrant, focused, in-charge All-American MAN, and I'm busting with pride in him.

This will surely shock and awe the world!!!!! LOL

And the Democrats are wetting their pants. Kerry is looking like a Frenchified, limp-wrist, amoral ditherer!

[Howlin]

I swear, I can smell the Democrats FUMING down here in NC!

That makes it all the better to me!

[submarinerswife]

The smiles on the sailor's faces make it apparent how much they appreciate this man.

[green team 1999]

President George W. Bush (news - web sites) meets with crew members on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, after landing there aboard an S-3B Viking, as the carrier steamed toward San Diego, California, May 1, 2003. From the deck of the carrier, Bush was to address the nation to say that all major combat in Iraq (news - web sites) has ended. Bush will spend the night on the carrier which is stopping off in San Diego before heading for its home port in Everett, Washington. The Lincoln has been at sea for nearly ten months. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

[green team 1999]

President George W. Bush (news - web sites) (L) shakes the hand of S-3D Viking Pilot, Cmdr. John Lussier, who flew the President onto the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, as it steams toward San Diego, California, May 1, 2003. From the deck of the carrier, Bush was to address the nation to say that all major combat in Iraq (news - web sites) has ended. Bush will spend the night on the carrier, which is stopping off in San Diego before heading for its home port in Everett, Washington. The Lincoln has been at sea for nine months. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

[green team 1999]

President George W. Bush (news - web sites) walks the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln after landing there aboard an S-3B Viking, as the carrier steamed toward San Diego, California, May 1, 2003. From the deck of the carrier, Bush was to address the nation to say that all major combat in Iraq (news - web sites) has ended. Bush will spend the night on the carrier, which is stopping off in San Diego before heading for its home port in Everett, Washington. The Lincoln has been at sea for nearly ten months. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

[SierraWasp]

ALL RIGHT... DOWN GIRLS!!!

[longtermmemmory]

remember the movie independence day, A clintonesque president is also a fighter pilot. Reality sucks for democrats today.