Posted on 07/07/2005 2:50:22 PM PDT by snugs
US President George Bush is attending the G8 Summit at Gleneagles, Scotland, which unfortunately was disturbed today due to the terrorist attack in London. British PM Tony Blair left Gleneagles to return to London briefly to assess the situation though returned to the summit later in the evening.
The summit will continue tomorrow but it is expected to end probably a little earlier than originally intended to allow Tony Blair to return to London tomorrow afternoon
Vice President Dick Cheney will undergo a routine exam Friday to check the condition of a high-tech pacemaker that was placed in his chest in June 2001.
Cheney spokeswoman Lea Anne McBride said the tests at George Washington University Medical Center would include a physical exam, an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram and a stress test. The vice president planned to be back at work later in the day, she said.
"It's a routine physical," she said. She said the vice president also would have a colonoscopy later this month.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed the book of condolences at the British Embassy in Washington she also met with the British Ambassador to the U.S. David Manning
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
Next time, maybe someone should suggest that he spend a few months in the Sudan or in North Korea so he gets a little perspective on this country that he 'hates.'
(Good thing me and the Mr. weren't sitting next to him!)
Because like those in Britain who hate the British they want to enjoy the prosperity of the country and the advantages they get by living here and the of course the freedom to say that they hate the country they live in.
" Prayers up for LCpl Steven and all of the courageous troopers who are fighting and WINNING our War on Terror!!
Amen and AMEN!"
My heart stirs with both gratitude and humbleness. I mean that. As I had responded on this post, in replies to my prayer request, a few others preceeding your response. I am a broken record if you have read some of my stuff over the past year or so.......... I just repeat it over and over because deep inside me I am totally convinced.
They serve with honor and total commitment.
We who are true believers shall pray them home whole in body, soul, and spirit, as they complete their tours of duty. May most of them that have served a few times in combat be spared the need to have to return once again if they wish it not. But it sure seems like most are ready to return yet again as their nation calls on them to do so.
What solid, and committed people they are. They willingly return so that their brothers and sisters in arms may get a rest. I have a first cousin whos son was injured while at Balad Iraq a year and a half ago, now fully recovered, say he is ready to go back this September. He told his mom. Well time for some to come home for a break.
This comaradery, commitment, total focus on their mission is not a mistake or mirage. This is the quality of our armed services. They truly are our best! My nephew volunteered last year for his first tour to the pit. This time he went back saying he doesn't mind. It has to be done. He is now in the remote far northwest Al Anbar region. Truly under spartan conditions. They have little there. It is in no man land. 16 hour plus days, often required, some on patrols for five days at a shot in the remote deserts traveling dangerous roads to the local towns, abandoned mines, etc., to attempt to keep to a mininmum the amount of Ali Babba trying to come down from Syria. Not the most pleasant job in the world. They do some of the most dangerouse work of any Americans, and get the lowest pay. And each day they
put on their boots and serve yet again. They truly deserve our heart felt prayers.
God bless you and yours,
George
Hello how are you tonight too long since we have had a chat
Im surprised Jonathan didn't think of that...he was more worried that his pal on R&R would get into trouble....Mike just told me that he was glad he wasn't there....LOL..he's ready to retire...
Thanks for posting that it sums our little country up.
I love that picture
I think Tony Blair should go Chicago way anybody who want to know Chicago way ask Sean Connery in Untouchables
Or Donald Rumsfeld
OHH SNUGS Rack your Fleet Street papers they launch some serious smack chat on terrorist who did it from UK Sun to UK Guardian I just saw preview on SKY news website
This is why I hate stupid people
Guess they forgot Saddam was in power when we were attacked in 1993, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 by Al-q huh?
Have gone back and read your post thanks for that.
This passage always makes me tear up--
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
--Henry V (Shakespeare)
And I know that George W. Bush is a real man, a gentleman, a dedicated Christian, a loving son, husband and father, a strong leader, a man of integrity and more than you could ever dream of being.
You can sit in your little igloo and take pot shots at him all you'd like, but it doesn't make you a man.
The President is leading the world. He's earned our respect.
You've only earned our pity.
Exactly, it's not worth jeopardizing his future for a low life. It's really hard to swallow their guff, but, then I try to remember that these people are ignorant of the truth. I really wish I could calmly debate these people but, when it comes to our great country, I get too intense and emotional AND I WANT TO SMACK THEM UPSIDE THEIR HEADS! See what I mean......lol.
Give it a rest you stupid little person.
Go over to England and help sweep up the glass
and pick up the body parts.
God Bless you and your Country. We pray for the dead and wounded and the families.
I think your comments tonight are thoughtless and in bad taste especially knowing that the dose is posted tonight by myself an English person with what has happened today in my country.
Please cease from making stupid and childish remarks which I find very irritating this evening.
Prayers and good thoughts coming your way from Alaska USA ;-)
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
This passage always makes me tear up--
How true. Such wonderful history.
Also saw the movie more than a few times.
The music they play at the end is so moving.
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