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A day in the life of President Bush (8/28/05): includes pics of pro-GWB rally in Crawford
Yahoo News Photos & WhiteHouse.gov ^ | 8/28/05

Posted on 08/28/2005 2:01:23 PM PDT by Wolfstar

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President Bush, as he readied the federal government for a massive relief effort, on Sunday urged people in the path of Hurricane Katrina to forget anything but their safety and move to higher ground as instructed.

"We cannot stress enough the danger this hurricane poses to Gulf Coast communities," Bush said as the storm roared across the gulf toward New Orleans and other communities. "I urge all citizens to put their own safety and the safety of their families first by moving to safe ground."

With forecasters warning of a category five storm, the president made sure the federal response would not be delayed by already declaring emergencies in Mississippi and Florida just hours after a similar declaration for Louisiana. Such declarations make federal aid available to assist with disaster relief, but they are rarely made before a storm even hits.

Working from his Texas ranch, Bush participated via videoconference in a large meeting of federal, state and local disaster management officials preparing for the storm's onslaught. Separately, he spoke by phone with the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.

The President also spok about Iraq and asked the nation for patience regarding the Iraq War as the Iraqis work toward ratification of their constitution.

THE WEEK AHEAD: The President's schedule is subject to change due to Hurricane Katrina. As of now, his schedule remains as announced. President Bush will stop in Arizona on his way to Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, Clifornia on Monday. In both states, GWB will discuss a new Medicare reform program.

On Tuesday, President Bush will deliver a speech at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego, California. The speech will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, to end World War II. He is expected to draw comparisons between Japan in 1945 and Iraq in 2005, as the latter works toward achieving a constitutional democracy.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; US: California; US: Texas; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 43; arizona; bush; bushbots; california; caravan; closetheborder; crawford; fawning; georgew; hurricane; katrina; president; protroops; sandiego; texas
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To: Wolfstar

Wolfstar, thanks for today's Dose. Your work is always very much appreciated!

I,too, thought the President looked and sounded a bit tired. And, guess it's understandable with 'the weight of the world on his shoulders'. I pray for this good man. May God continue to bless him with wisdom and strength.


101 posted on 08/28/2005 3:42:02 PM PDT by 4integrity
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To: Wolfstar

What's Bush doing? He's on vacation!

Oh, he does work when on vacation.......


102 posted on 08/28/2005 3:43:58 PM PDT by Loud Mime (War is Mankind's way of ridding the world of the tyranny caused by liberalism)
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To: CAluvdubya

Thanks for the pic of our dear President in that BLUE shirt....probably matches his BLUE eyes! Awesome pic of an awesome man!


103 posted on 08/28/2005 3:44:29 PM PDT by 4integrity
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To: LUV W

THANK YOU!!!!!!


104 posted on 08/28/2005 3:49:17 PM PDT by anonymoussierra
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To: SoCalPol
This is the picture I took last week from the tip of the Point (Cabrillo monument). Because of your expert info, I knew exactly what I was looking at, and could picture the President in his flightsuit taking off from this very spot! :)

I told daughter about the President's visit and said she should ask her Poli Sci prof to take them to see him! I'll give her a heads up when I talk to her in a while about looking up to see AF1, but she might be in class...

(This one's from the bottom of the trail at the lighthouse)


105 posted on 08/28/2005 3:52:57 PM PDT by ohioWfan (If my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray......)
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To: ohioWfan
It's been around for quite a while. I saw it first on the WH website before the election in November, but I don't know for sure where it came from.

Thanks for the info. I probably have seen it before so I can't imagine why I don't remember such a great picture.

Is you daughter all settled in and starting school? Or is that later in the week maybe?

106 posted on 08/28/2005 3:58:13 PM PDT by CAluvdubya (Free Republic.........On the cutting edge of news!)
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To: ohioWfan; snugs; ozbushkin
I just took a short break from being at the computer, and went to the TV to catch up on the hurricane coverage. The leading edge of rain is now in New Orleans. People who don't have cars or any means to leave the city are pouring into the Superdome. Snugs and Oz, the reporters mentioned that there are tourists from England and Australian stranded in New Orleans, and they are going into the Superdome.

The Superdome is a very large domed stadium used for American-style football and other events.

President Bush had called the Louisiana governor early this morning to ask her to issue a mandatory evacuation order. However, several facilities, such as hospitals and hotels, are exempt because the people there have no practical way to evacuate the city. In addition to the Superdome, a number of other shelters have been set up around the area.

Over on the weather channel, the eye appears headed directly for the western edge of the city. Basically, New Orleans is in the bullseye of the storm, if not exactly dead center.

In addition, the hurricane is well over 100 miles in diameter, which means communities on both sides of New Orleans will be hit hard.

107 posted on 08/28/2005 3:58:19 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Re C. Sheehan: Not all women who give birth are worthy of being called mothers.)
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To: blackie; LUV W; All



"“I will not allow this woman to trash United States of America soldiers; I am going to hit back; I have patience but of it in fore pictures speak of it self; this fore this lady needs help May God help her; of surely she has lost her mind. I will be back before I post pictures; please let me know your connections; fore it I don’t want create havoc”


thank you all


108 posted on 08/28/2005 4:00:00 PM PDT by anonymoussierra
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To: 4integrity

You're very welcome. I was struck by the color of his shirt too!


109 posted on 08/28/2005 4:01:19 PM PDT by CAluvdubya (Free Republic.........On the cutting edge of news!)
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To: ohioWfan
Oops, just saw your post with pictures right above mine. It answered my questions. That will teach me to read and catch up before I post! :)

Still hope your daughter is settling in nicely. How is she handling the heat? Beach time!!

110 posted on 08/28/2005 4:05:55 PM PDT by CAluvdubya (Free Republic.........On the cutting edge of news!)
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To: CAluvdubya
Thanks for asking.

She's been in class for a week now, and is quickly making friends.

She's got a good roommate and great girls on her floor, and is taking some very interesting classes (LOTS of reading, but she's very disciplined, and is keeping up), and is getting involved in several musical groups on campus and looking for a way to play some serious soccer.

I'd say all is well. Except her mommy misses her so bad it hurts......

111 posted on 08/28/2005 4:06:14 PM PDT by ohioWfan (If my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray......)
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To: CAluvdubya
She came from 95 degree weather here in Ohio. She's doing FINE (though she said her room gets hot in the afternoon sun).

Plus, there's a nice ocean breeze all the time, so she can always cool down somewhere. It's rough out there. :)

112 posted on 08/28/2005 4:08:01 PM PDT by ohioWfan (If my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray......)
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To: LUV W

Yes and that stupid Move-on.org *Witch* Tucker Carlson has on his show every night (no, I'm not a Tucker fan, didn't get to the clicker in time).... had the gall to comment that the President was "taking the longest vacation of any President in history!"


113 posted on 08/28/2005 4:09:32 PM PDT by Arizona Carolyn
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To: ohioWfan

Nice pixs Ohio. Be glad you were here the week of our
cool spell in the low 70s. It has been back up to 80s
again.

I will let you know further when we hear more exactly
when he arrives.


114 posted on 08/28/2005 4:16:15 PM PDT by SoCalPol (More Died At Chappaquiddic than Guantanamo)
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To: ohioWfan
The ocean breezes at night are wonderful. Tell her not to go to the beach next weekend (major holiday crowding) or to go very early. LOL

Sounds like she is all set, and doing great.

115 posted on 08/28/2005 4:17:34 PM PDT by CAluvdubya (Free Republic.........On the cutting edge of news!)
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To: Wolfstar; All

GREAT photos of our AWESOME president!!


After 9/11 each time a disaster occurs (e.g., the impending hurricane), I think of the following quote from Stephen Mansfield's book "The Faith of George W Bush."

"I feel like God wants me to run for president," Bush said (to Pastor Robison). "I can't explain it, but I sense that my country is going to need me. Something is going to happen, and, at that time, my country is going to need me. I know it won't be easy, on me or my family, but God wants me to do it." George W Bush


He was right . . . his country has needed him OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!


116 posted on 08/28/2005 4:20:26 PM PDT by DrDeb
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To: ohioWfan

I'm soooooooooo happy to learn that your daughter is adjusting well to college life (and California) . . . I'm sure MOM will adjust soon too!!!


117 posted on 08/28/2005 4:21:56 PM PDT by DrDeb
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To: Wolfstar

Saying "hi" here, but leaving for a laptop where I can glom on to my neighbors high speed internet for faster picture pick up. (don't anyone tell)

It's just for a couple of days till I can get Comcast out here to hook mine up.


118 posted on 08/28/2005 4:22:29 PM PDT by altura
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To: All

I'm off to finish my workout . . . will return in abit with some polling data/analysis!


119 posted on 08/28/2005 4:22:59 PM PDT by DrDeb
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To: CAluvdubya

Hiya, Am looking forward to lunch Tues.


120 posted on 08/28/2005 4:23:09 PM PDT by SoCalPol (More Died At Chappaquiddic than Guantanamo)
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