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A Month in the life of George W. Bush (News and many Photos) September 2005
georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news ^ | September 5, 2010

Posted on 09/05/2010 5:29:14 PM PDT by Kaslin

The month of September 2005 was a very busy month for President Bush after Katrina came on land at the Gulf coast and damaged the area. We see President Bush and First Lady Laura visiting New Orleans and other affected areas in Louisiana and Mississippi to comfort the victims of the hurricane and bring aid
The country lost Chief Justice William Renquist who passed away on September 3, 2005
President Bush nominated Judge Roberts to become the next Chief Supreme Court Justice. On September 29th Justice Roberts was sworn in as the 20th? Supreme Court Chief Justice.
President Bush remembered 9/11 heroes at a Medal of Valor ceremony. He also met with several foreign leaders and addressed the Useless Nations
For the quote of the month I have chosen President Bush’s Remarks which he gave at the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance Service on September 16, 2005


Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island




TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bush; georgewbush; monthinthelife; presbush
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To: pattyvita

I am SO jealous of her! LOL!

Oh for the days of peace (even in the midst of war) and all was right with the world! *mega-sigh*


2,581 posted on 01/25/2012 6:52:42 PM PST by luvie (Unleash the American People!!)
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To: pattyvita
What an incredible photo, patty!

Thanks for brightening our darkened world!

2,582 posted on 01/25/2012 7:02:40 PM PST by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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To: pattyvita

Looks like GW is the lucky one!!

God Bless


2,583 posted on 01/25/2012 7:21:26 PM PST by bray (More Batting Practice for the Bambino)
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To: pattyvita
Beautiful Picture, Patty!
Thank you So Much for the Pings!
2,584 posted on 01/25/2012 8:17:01 PM PST by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: pattyvita

Great photo. Thanks for posting


2,585 posted on 01/26/2012 3:36:09 AM PST by Kaslin (Acronym for OBAMA: One Big Ass Mistake America)
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To: pattyvita; All
What a beeeeauuuutiful shot. What a great guy.

I have to share something with you all that happened last night.

I caught the end of American Idol and then started to see the beginning of this new TV show, "Touch" with Keifer, you all used to like me when I was Jack Bauer, but I'm really a lefty just like my Dad, Sutherland....

It struck me VERY weird. Here's why:

In 2000, I called my brother on the phone and told him I was going to meet the next President of the United States tomorrow--I just knew it. (We lived in PA at the time, for my job and W was going to be at West Chester University...or whatever they call it) Sure enough, we didn't even have tickets to the event, but I got the day off and we went over there. Hubby had a video camera, so we split up to make sure we'd be able to see W if there were a slight chance. Oddly enough, we both ended up in the same place and W came out the door and we were part of the crowd that lined up along this one area and he shook hands with all of us. Hubby gave him a letter that he took and put in his shirt pocket--it was just telling him to please do something about the tax code, properly taking care of our military, and a little about the two of us and how much we were behind him. There were a few more people down the line, and then he and I shook hands...

Later that day, and here on FR, people asked me what it was like. I said, "It was like there was this thread of goodness that went through him. I could feel it. Our handshake wasn't out of the ordinary, but that connection was there and I could feel it."

ODDLY ENOUGH, what dropped my jaw last night when I heard it, was the beginning of this new TV show, where the premise of the show was that there was A THREAD THAT CONNECTS US ALL--THOSE WE ARE TO BE CLOSE TO AND THOSE WE MUST MEET...they made it look like a semi-visible laser beam. This kid can supposedly see and mathmatically figure out which people are supposed to connect for a moment and/or who's supposed to be with who for a while--so if it doesn't happen, he can help it to happen.

Wow. That's the exact feeling I had when I met W. That there was this thread of goodness that connected people of like mind. I knew he was a good man---from that touch.

Kinda freaky, huh? I sure thought so when I saw the beginning of that show last night!!!

2,586 posted on 01/26/2012 5:09:18 PM PST by NordP (Common Sense ConservaTEAves - Love of Country, Less Govt, Stop Spending, No Govt Run Health Care!!!)
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To: NordP; Kaslin; Kitty Mittens; bray; ohioWfan; LUV W

Gorgeous photo isn’t it? When I look at it, I can’t help but think how serene and radiant President Bush seems. There’s a sense of carefree innocence that I have not seen in him for many years.

The poor man had to put up with so much crap and dealt with many difficult situations we cannot even imagine what it like for him to face during his time in office Yet he handled these obstacles with such grace and humility.

Anyhow, we’re all happy to see him at peace now and enjoying life as a retiree! :)


2,587 posted on 01/27/2012 7:11:04 PM PST by pattyvita ( Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.)
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To: pattyvita

It is a wonderful picture...as they all are. He is a completely happy person.

I was always confident that he didn’t let the petty MSM and his leftist enemies didn’t pierce his happiness. He was able to shrug them off for what they were.

I was always confident in him....period.....


2,588 posted on 01/27/2012 7:14:49 PM PST by luvie (Unleash the American People!!)
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To: NordP

Wow, what a great story NordP. You must felt goosebumps when you met GWB face-to-face! He has a presense about him that is enpowering and his charisma is irresistible.

Most politicians come off as cold and aloof but Dubya is so warm, down to earth and very approachable. He connects with people in such a personal way that many politicians and public figures are uncapable of doing. That is exactly why I will always be forever grateful for the time he served in office. Thanks for sharing your story!


2,589 posted on 01/27/2012 7:26:42 PM PST by pattyvita ( Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.)
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To: 1Peter2:16; 2Trievers; 4integrity; 4mycountry; A_perfect_lady; Alberta's Child; Allegra; ...

Don't know you've seen this yet, but it has been making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter for the past few days. I wanted to share this to all of you because it serves as a reminder how loyal and supportive Pres. Bush has been to our military and this is a such a great classic photo even several years after it was taken.

It would also make such a terrific full-size poster!

2,590 posted on 01/27/2012 8:22:06 PM PST by pattyvita ( Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.)
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To: pattyvita

hand over heart for heroes........


2,591 posted on 01/27/2012 8:29:30 PM PST by luvie (Unleash the American People!!)
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To: pattyvita
Yes, pattyvita, it IS a great thing to see him so carefree. I bet there was much more than we even know--even family wise, that W had to put up with.

He was always such an inspiration to me, when I thought MY problems were bad, I saw how HE handled HIS and thought...my problems are small in comparison.

I always felt for him when stories of his parents thinking Jeb would have been the one elected Pres and when they called Clinton their "son" ---ew... I can TOTALLY understand how W could have just felt like...I'm DONE with all this. I did my time. I did the very best I could....leave me alone now, and let me hang with my military buddies and my wife and puppies (not necessarily in that order ;-).

Thank you W for alllll you put up with from every direction. Enjoy your time to yourself!!!

Thanks again, pattyvita for all your great pics!

2,592 posted on 01/27/2012 8:38:16 PM PST by NordP (Common Sense ConservaTEAves - Love of Country, Less Govt, Stop Spending, No Govt Run Health Care!!!)
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To: pattyvita

Thanks Patty. That photo is several years old now. It was taken when President Bush was still in the White House sometime around 2006 or so. The poster is wrong. It was in the news at the time.


2,593 posted on 01/27/2012 9:38:14 PM PST by Wolfstar ('The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.' Theodore Roosevelt)
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To: All
Laura Bush made a surprise visit to the Island School in Boca Grande and read to the kids on Wednesday, January 25th. Her passion for education and reading is as strong as ever.

Here was our President and First Lady at the Boca Grande Women’s Club Live Auction gala dinner on Friday night. Notice the glow on their cheeks. Guess spending some time in the Florida sun does that to you! They both look perfectly healthy and fantastic as always! By the way, they will get back home to Texas this week so their extended vacation is coming to an end.

Look closely, you can see Jenna, Laura and GW at their table watching the dancers sweating up a storm!


2,594 posted on 01/29/2012 12:05:20 PM PST by pattyvita ( Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.)
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To: 1Peter2:16; 2Trievers; 4integrity; 4mycountry; A_perfect_lady; Alberta's Child; Allegra; ...
Just posted new photos of George W. and Laura out and about in Boca Grande, FL. Pics can be seen at post #2,594

((Ping!))

2,595 posted on 01/29/2012 12:11:37 PM PST by pattyvita ( Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.)
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To: pattyvita

Thanks,as always!W sure looks good in blue! Overall though they both look relaxed and like they’re enjoying life.


2,596 posted on 01/29/2012 12:21:07 PM PST by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discovery" Sarah Palin)
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To: pattyvita

Thanks for more great finds, Patty! I think they look younger now than they did 3 years ago when they were just out of the DC ratrace! :)


2,597 posted on 01/29/2012 12:52:46 PM PST by luvie (Unleash the American People!!)
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To: NordP

I remember your reports of that meeting, Nordie!! Gosh it seems like a long time ago.


2,598 posted on 01/29/2012 1:48:02 PM PST by SuziQ
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To: snugs

Just saw your New Year’s post! Good to see your Dad looking so well! Happy New Year to the both of you!


2,599 posted on 01/29/2012 1:52:03 PM PST by SuziQ
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To: LUV W
I think they look younger now than they did 3 years ago when they were just out of the DC ratrace! :)

I was thinking the very same thing when I saw these most recent pics!

2,600 posted on 01/29/2012 1:53:56 PM PST by SuziQ
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