Compare with the 'fist bump'.
Somethin' about those eyes just gives me the willies.
Posted on 04/08/2009 9:59:12 PM PDT by STARWISE
During a time when young women in the United States have few role models and Britney Spears' misbehavior is fodder for the airwaves, former First Lady Laura Bush continues to represents American womanhood at its best.
While Mrs. Bush may have been thought of as an old style first lady because although she was a woman with strong opinions, she understood that her place in the White House was to bring dignity to her role as the first lady of the land.
The song, "Stand by your man" might describe the way Ms. Bush supported her husband during his presidency. While she did not favor overturning Roe v. Wade, she did it quietly, with her usual reserve.
Mrs. Bush represented something that is not often seen in a political setting: wholesome, not flashy, and doing little to draw attention to herself. This is not to say that she did not make a stand, such as being against the junta in Burma.
Perhaps Laura Bush learned from the first ladies that preceded her: Mamie Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, and Rosalyn Carter. She did not have the glamor of Jackie Kennedy but brought the quiet dignity that exemplified her style.
Now that Ms. Bush has returned to private life, she will continue to be remembered as a First Lady who did America proud.
Worlds apart.
Great picture.
Compare with the 'fist bump'.
Somethin' about those eyes just gives me the willies.
Yep Star, she sure is missed. I have a feeling that she will be more and more appreciated as time goes by.
After less than three months of Dumbo and Dumb Dora The Bushes look like George Washington and Martha.
Didn’t have “toned” arms though....../sarc
You and me both! It's like their own little code look for 'we fooled em, and we got here, and we're gonna do things OUR way!'
She looks like that bride who ran away in GA.
Somebody remind me of what she did. Eight years and I can't think of a thing. Did she have a *cause*?
The internet is your friend.
Yes, she did. She was a school teacher and went all across the country encourageing children to read. She and Jenna wrote a childrens book as well.
The Press did little to campaign for our dear first ladies cause. She was gracious and lovely as well. I miss her.
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Too bad she didn't do anything to advance the cause of Conservatism.
**Laura Bush: A First Lady who made America proud**
Definitely! And not a bad speaker either.
. . . literacy is such an anti-conservative cause! /sarcasm off
Michelle Obama=no class.
Great First Lady - classiest EVER. Laura worked hard for the freedom of women in Afghanistan (and their literacy), worked with the Millenium Challenge in Africa, and worked for freedom in Burma.
She did more for the cause of freedom than any First Lady has ever done.
And for me, freedom is one of the fundamental conservative principles.
But obviously some around here disagree with the whole fight-for-freedom thing, eh?
Sad.
Classy Laura the class act I cant wait to have Kagan on SC that will ensure our freedoms. classy laura abortion supporter freedom is vital to all who want to murder babies. Classy Laura freedom for Gays. Yes the classy one is all for freedoms. let freedom ring!
(btw, the hyperbole doesn't earn you debate points. It diminishes them).
Best first Lady ever. Still proud.
You have to read Laura’s book, here’s a few samples :
Chapter 7 : Immigration reform : Because we all were illegal immigrants once
Chapter 8 : Compassionate conservatism, because conservatives are not compassionate like me
Chapter 9 : Same-sex marriage, because we need more love in the world.
Chapter 10 : No Child Left Behind , Why the teacher’s union loves your child more than you.
Chapter 11 Judge Sonia Sotomayor :A wise Latino woman on the court can better decide what’s fair for you.
Chapter 12: It’s not a child, it’s a choice. How to move on with your life after getting the ‘good’ news.
Laura Bush is a RINO, and any “conservative” who continues to defend her despite knowing of her record is also a RINO.
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