A Month in the life of George W. Bush (News and many Photos) September 2005

georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news ^ | September 5, 2010

[GOPJ]

I believer there are Muslims who want freedom for themselves. That's good - it's a step.

But it's not enough.

Muslims don't really want freedom for women. They balk at giving citizens the right to pick their own religion. Freedom of speech? Maybe for themselves - but not for the person who might dare to draw an ‘offensive’ cartoon - or write a book about Mohammad that wasn't a gushy kiss-up.

Muslims seldom want freedom for all adults. Being free to make their own choices isn't part of who Muslims are. They're told when to pray and how to pray and where to face when praying. The men are told how to push their hair back - using these three fingers and not those... etc. etc. etc.

Islam was set up as a religious/political system. Two threads constantly reinforcing each other... very intertwined. There's not a lot of room for a democracy within their ways of thinking. Have you ever known a Muslim?

[freedom_is_earned]

Yeah, I do, including an American imam. This space is in praise of an American hero, however, not for this conversation.

[pattyvita]

Photos from the portrait unveiling ceremony today, enjoy!

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Barbara Bush (2nd L) and twin sister Jenna Bush-Hager, daughters of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, arrive for the unveiling of former President Bush's official portrait in the East Room of the White House May 31, 2012 in Washington, DC. Commissioned by the White House Historical Association, the portraits will hang in the White House next to portraits of the other past presidents.

President George W. Bush's daughters Jenna and Barbara have their photo taken in the East Room at the White House in Washington Thursday, May 31, 2012, prior to the unveiling of President Bush's official portrait.

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is seen in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil the official portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush.

Former Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales is seen in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil the official portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush.

Former White House Chief of Staff Andy Card is seen in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil the official portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush.

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, and his wife Joyce Rumsfeld, are seen in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil the official portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush.

Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card smiles before the unveiling of the official White House portraits of former U.S. President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington May 31, 2012.

Jenna Bush, left, and her sister Barbara Bush, applaud their grandparents, former President George H.W. Bush, former first lady Barbara Bush, not seen, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012, during a ceremony to unveil their parents' portraits.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush (L) and former first lady Barbara Bush arrive in the East Room for the unveiling of former President George W. Bush's offical portrait at the White House May 31, 2012 in Washington, DC. Commissioned by the White House Historical Association, the portraits will hang in the White House next to portraits of the other past presidents.

[pattyvita]

[pattyvita]

Central Intelligence Agency Director and former ISAF director, David Petraeus, is seen during the official portrait unveiling for former US president George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush May 31, 2012 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

Former White House spokesperson Dana Perino is pictured in the audience as former U.S. President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush unveil their official White House portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington May 31, 2012.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Former President George W. Bush (L) and former first lady Laura Bush (R) pose with artist John Howard Sanden during the unveiling ceremony of the Bushs' offical portraits in the East Room of the White House May 31, 2012 in Washington, DC. Commissioned by the White House Historical Association, the portraits will hang in the White House next to portraits of the other past presidents.

Former White House deputy chief of staff Karl Rove and former White House press secretary Dana Perino walk out from the East Room following the official portrait unveiling of former US President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush May 31, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC.

Former US President George H.W. Bush reaches out to shake hands as he leaves the East Room following the official portrait unveiling of his son former US President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush May 31, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Former first lady Barbara Bush (C) and granddaughter Jenna Bush Hager (R), daughter of former President George H.W. Bush, leave after the unveiling of former President Bush's offical portrait in the East Room of the White House May 31, 2012 in Washington, DC. Commissioned by the White House Historical Association, the portraits of Bush and former first lady Laura Bush will hang in the White House next to portraits of the other past presidents.

[pattyvita]

Photos of President and Laura Bush at the WH portrait ceremony are now posted. There are no Obamas in the pics! Please check them out at posts #2,923, #2,924 and #2,925.

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[MamaB]

Thanks.

[luvie]

Awesome work, Patty! Thanks for keeping us in the loop! :)

[luvie]

Our man of a thousand faces! :)

[StarFan]

What joy to see the old bunch again (with the exception of Powell). Wish we could all go back in time! Anyone know if John Ashcroft attended?

[MEG33]

Just wonderful! Thank you, pattyvita

[El Gato]

Dang, I was within a mile or two of The Ballpark yesterday. I was at Texas Roadhouse at Great SW Parkway and I-20 when the game was on TV, but I’d been closer earlier. Even closer the day before, close enough to see the Cowboy Stadium Dome.

[El Gato]

Boy, do I ever miss “W”.

Since about January 21st 2009 as a matter of fact. :)

[lysie]

Very nice. Thank you.

[GOPJ]

I’m still stunned at this question - what made you ask?

[Kaslin]

Thank you for the ping to these great photos. they are definitely keepers. And thank you, thank you, thank you got not including any photos of the 0bamas.

Someone on Facebook said she was listening Rush when he was talking about the portait ceremony, Anyway, he said he wished that when they moved the curtain that there would have been one of those little cartoon bubbles that said "Miss Me

And what does whoever does his transcripts do? Take a look. LOL

Look at the cute wink he's doing here

Dana Perino was talking to her fellow co-hosts of The Five from Washington this afternoon during the show

[JulieRNR21]

Thanks for the ping! So good to see the Bushes back at the White House!

[leapfrog0202]

Thanks very much!

[Irish Eyes]

Absolutely FANTASTIC pictures........I Loved seeing the bike ride pictures again.

Irish :)

[onyx]

Wonderful pictures!

Check out 41’s socks!!!