Washington Whispers: Bush poster child (President to contact 3-year-old Sophia Parlock!)

U.S. News and World Report ^ | September 17, 2004 | Paul Bedard

[Dont Mention the War]

Bush Poster Child

If the picture of little 3-year-old Sophia Parlock crying after some Kerry-Edwards supporters tore up her Bush-Cheney poster got to you, well, you weren't the only one. President Bush and even first pup Barney were dismayed too, we hear. It happened at a West Virginia rally last week for Democratic running mate Sen. John Edwards, to which Phil Parlock brought his daughter. After seeing the picture of the tearful Sophia on her dad's shoulders, aides said the president was sending her a little note Friday along with a signed campaign poster and an autographed photo of the prez and his dog. "Dear Sophia," Bush penned, "Thank you for supporting my campaign. I understand someone tore up your sign. So I am sending you a new sign and a signed picture. Please give my best to your family. Sincerely, George W. Bush." And on the picture, he inked: "To Sophia, Best wishes from me and Barney." Phil Parlock tells us it really wasn't necessary. "He already said 'Thank you' when he hugged her" at a previous Bush rally they attended, he says. "She bragged for days."

See the picture:
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040917-010155-8041r.htm

[FreeKeys]

In fact, the IUPAT President promised "immediate disciplinary action" in his apology posted HERE

[lara]

I read it and wept. Probably for different reasons, though. I love our President and I love the Americans who support him. Sophia's a sweetheart from a great American family.

[MaggiesDad]

The dealing with it was that they had made a statement. And then they had a pizza party.

[JesseJane]

Yes, I saw the apology from the union, but what would really be nice, is an apology from the thug. In person. I'd like to see a donation from him to a childrens charity, so he remembers that assaulting a child is going to cost him plenty. I don't trust unions, and their form of discipline has always been toothless. It's GREAT to see the Union step up.. Maybe things are changing and this is a step. More is needed to prove, that the punk and those like him, will not be tolerated or celebrated for such actions.. ESPECIALLY when it involves a child.

If these guys want to show their support, and wear their union colors.. Fine.. no violence.. You know the new tone crap goes so far... but when kids are involved.. gloves off..

[Old Sarge Ski]

Painters ! Union... Oh nertz...I thought it stood for Pederasts Union... Doesn't it?? Intentional Pederasts and Useless Associated Terrorists. The moron with his head on backwards looks like one, or both, or all three or four...

[Old Sarge Ski]

Oy. A fate worse than death! Janet Reno will have his cajones on a silver platter. Maybe with a nice red wine sauce and a little dijon mustard on the side.

[wayne_shrugged]

Class act by out President! I was NOT for him in 2000 (though of course voted for him) -- I was driven more by anti-KKKlintoon/GORE sentiments. Since then, 9/11 more specifically, he's turned into a class act. I'm still disappointed, though, by his lack of direction about closing our borders. That'll be the thing that I'm concerned about AFTER he's elected for second term...

[Kitty Mittens]

Welcome to Free Republic, and God bless you!

[lara]

Absolutely! The family deserves an apology from the jerk who tore up the sign. Although, if I were them, I'd never want to see him again. I wonder how he sleeps at night.

[RandallFlagg]

So, when's the rest of that big family of yours gonna sign up on FR?

[Barlowmaker]

Did you read the Union's apology?

By the way, look at "attaturks" profile in that vile stinkblog and consider the source.

[nicmarlo]

George W. Bush, winning the over, one by one, from 3 to 103....what a swell guy to do this for that little one....what a great President....not too busy to notice a tearful child. : )

[GSlob]

"... that they have dealt with the union worker..."
You mean the painter union got him colored pink? or bronzed?

[Barlowmaker]

He's a Tancredo guy. 'Nuff said.

[nicmarlo]

Welcome to FR!!

[Americanwolf]

welcome big_sis_10,

Thanks for your service to our country!

[FlashBack]

Just had recieved a e-newsletter on this from goodnewsamerica.us and posted it on a thread, was directed to this one...

Very nice gesture on the President on behalf of this Little Republican!!! The stories of his one-on-one interactions with the people are very touching...inspirational even!!

[nicmarlo]

Hey, meek, did ya see this thread??

[Americanwolf]

I did a little research over at the Democratic underground (Don't worry I showered before I came back.)

They are pretty vile over there. They had open threats on their post, threating to harrass the Parlock family and they posted supposed unit information for big_sis_10 and Spiderman9.

You all be safe and watch you backs. we have some mighty unscrupulous people in this world.

[RandallFlagg]

Bumping to this update. We should get more eyes on this.