A day in the life of President Bush (photos): 5/9/02

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[rintense]

President Bush began his day by honoring Milton Friedman for lifetime achievements. Later in the day, the President spoke to reporters regarding the judicial crisis in Washington, and once again urged the Senate to act. Bush also said that he is pleased that the economy is showing signs of growing, but is concerned that it is not growing fast enough. The White House also released a statement that it was pleased that the S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has unanimously affirmed the administration's position that Peter Kirsanow is a member of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

[NordP]

Just told hubby about the jihad reference. We both shook our heads --can't believe it.

[GOP-Pat]

We will be interacting with a number of famous/infamous politicos; however, there's only one reason that we are moving heaven and earth to attend this event -- to meet President Bush!!

And you will not regret moving one inch of that dirt. I've met him and he's THE most personable, the nicest, sweetest, down-to-earth person you will EVER meet. He's so soft spoken in person. I'm going to meet VP Cheney, along with lots of others, in June. Not sure if President Bush is going to be there or not---at this point. They don't release his schedule too far in advance for security reasons. I cannot wait to meet VP Cheney either. Isn't it exciting????

[NordP]

Yah, and why did I KNOW that he would shake my hand, and KNOW that he would be President? I'm telling you, sure as I know my own name, I know that this man has been chosen to be at this place in history for a purpose and a reason, and humanity better step up to the plate and prove its worth through his leadership, and our actions.

[Miss Marple]

One of these days, we must have a thread of all-time stupid reporter statements. Of course the prize goes to Rita Cosby, who read the DISSENTING opinion from the Supreme Court and told us all that GORE won the decision about the recount! They had to send Brit Hume and another guy out to explain it to her.

I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I had already lost 10 pounds from worry, and then she does that!! It has taken me all this time to forgive her for that stupid mistake!

[NordP]

I'm so excited FOR you, too! Be sure to tell them that the Dose is here if they ever feel like peeking in!!! --Lot's of support awaits.

[Miss Marple]

Yes, I am certain you are right. If anyone doubted this, one would only need to look at his actions after 9/11.

He was called to the presidency. I have no doubt at all. AND I agree that people need to pay attention and get with the program!

I really need to go to bed. Long day, and tomorrow I have a lot of yard work to do.

Thanks rintense! You are a stalwart warrior princess.

CR...I will drop you a note tomorrow.

Good night all!

[NordP]

I hear you! I was in a car accident years ago, and my shoulder is like a granite rock when I get stressed, watch a scary movie, etc. That election debacle threw me into physical therapy under a doctor's care. My shoulder went down for the count the same day that Cheney's heart did. It hurt sooo badly, I literally had to go to the doctor and start therapy with those electrodes. I believe they call it a TENS machine! What a horrible time in history. Imagine what George and everyone went through!!!

[NordP]

Nite MM!

[GretchenEE]

Here's a quote from the thread about the Bethlehem jihadites (post #22 on the thread)

one islamic woman slapping the other one to stop blubbering and crying about Jihad whats his name coming out, ...aw the family won't get a chance to interact with their husbands, but it seems these terrorists still have a better deal than what their victims got.

[Mo1]

Of course the prize goes to Rita Cosby, who read the DISSENTING opinion from the Supreme Court and told us all that GORE won the decision about the recount! They had to send Brit Hume and another guy out to explain it to her.

Oh I remember that .. I almost cried and my heart just about stopped and then I started flipping channels praying she was wrong ..

Thank God she was

[NordP]

Yes, thank God.

Well, should turn in, too. It's been grand, everyone!

NordP

[GOP-Pat]

P.S. Be sure to note the color of his eyes! :-)

That's funny because when I met himl last April, he was so close to my face, I could count his eyebrows, yet I didn't pay any attention to his eyes. Probably because I went into shock. He moved from having his arm around my shoulder, to holding my hand and I never knew it until I got my pics back. Trust me, I'll pay closer attention next time. **VBG**

[GretchenEE]

Imagine what George and everyone went through!!!

Reading that, what came to mind was W's reaction to algorelione taking back his concession. "Unbelievable," was what he said.

He was the first -- and hopefully the only -- president in American history to have to hear his defeated opponent renounce his claim to the job twice.

Your husband should be proud of you for the way you wrote that. It's a good lesson, too, in what makes for good writing: a passionate belief in something will bring out the best in whoever holds the pen (or the keyboard).

[kitkat]

***I hope he doesn't regret assuming this role - it's probably not what he bargained for when he decided to run in '99.***

While I'm sure he is not enjoying having our country attacked, I AM sure that he planned in advance in case it happened. After all, all the signs were there when Bubba was president. And Bush assembled the greatest cabinet of any president in recent memory. So I suspect he's doing just what he knew he might have to do, and I doubt that he regrets becoming president.

Sheesh! I hope I'm making sense; I took a tranquizer because I haven't been sleeping well, and I feel as though I were drunk.

[olliemb]

You make me proud--standing outside with Sore Loserman signs. Good and I thank you for all that work.

[Mo1]

Well I think I will be turning in also .. and thanks to all for another great thread

Sweet Dreams

[A Citizen Reporter]

"Are you telling me the reporter identified someone as Mr. Jihad?"

Yes, except that being CNN, you wouldn't expect them to call him "Mr." would you? Singularly identified as "Jihad".....by a Brit correspondent. Humph!

[Jewels1091]

I'm turning GREEN with jealousy!!!!!! That would absolutely make my life!!! What on earth could beat shaking GWB's hand and looking into his eyes??? Now don't faint, don't melt until you get past him, think of something smart to say before you get close to him, make sure your hand isn't sweaty, don't trip on your gown, or shoes. And make SURE your camera HAS film in it!!!!!!!!!!

[GOP-Pat]

I'm so excited FOR you, too! Be sure to tell them that the Dose is here if they ever feel like peeking in!!! --Lot's of support awaits.

I'll TRY to remember. *smiling* You have so little time to spend with them because they're on such tight schedules, it's hard to think because you're so excited you can't. Did you read my description of meeting President Bush last April? Honestly, it was if I passed out for a few seconds. I met him in TX the night before the election and the same thing happened then. I'm going to try to go to this thing with a "cool" head for a change. It's like you wait and wait and wait--suddenly they're there and you forget everything. I did get President Bush to autograph his book for me. Well, actually, I had it in my hand, he saw it and came over to sign it (that was the TX trip). I was so surprised, I totally forgot to get a picture with him. If anyone wants to get close to him or get their picture made with him, all you have to do is buy his book, make sure he sees it when he enters and I can assure you, he will NOT leave the place without signing it. I didn't have anything in my hand but my camera when I met him last April..

When you were describing your experience, I felt as if I was there, because I'd been thru it and it's an awesome experience. You definitely have to be on your toes, find out the right spot to get in and then just wait.

I have a story about like yours from my trip to the inauguration and the balls. It's like a whirlwind passes thru. I didn't actually meet him there but did get to within about 25 feet of him. That was a trip I definitely will never forget.

[Republic]

Went to bed last night with the thoughts of those emotionally wrought times on my mind. The battle over the votes during the presidential election was, for me too, a spiritual war of good vs evil. I surprised myself at the amount of time I spend on my knees and in prayer in general, wanting so much for God to look to our hearts and guide us away from the reign of sheer filth that was the klinton era. My heart ached so much those days, I felt every bit of news so keenly. Most of us, I suppose, will never forget election eve and the ups and downs of that period.

I don't think there is a person on earth who could convince me that an attempt was NOT made to change the results of that election. I believe certain people within the democrat party worked tirelessly prior to the election and afterwards, in Florida, to rig the election and were shocked and dismayed at the voting results. I imagine those that wanted al gore must have felt as rabidly anxious as I did, which is why we needed our Father so much to look upon the events.

I know that God does not diminish free will by directing events like a dictator-that would horrible. But I do know that his hand was over us during that time. And I believe, with ALL of my heart, that is was because of millions of heartfelt, earnest prayers asking Him to put a genuine man of God in our White House.

I cannot begin to express this a eloquently as GretchenEE's post-I loved it her words. But my heart responded to her synopsis of that emotionally torn time, and I believe her words have the solid ring of truth.

And Miss M-I remember our group talking about evil. It is was maybe the first time I had ever been with a group who so openly expressed a feeling we so often keep to ourselves because it seems so 'out there'. For me-the evil was almost palpable. And the remnants of it still exist today. I find myself praying for our leaders more than ever before-almost as if a prayer is not complete unless this has been a part of it. This still feels new to me-and ya know, it feels so right, as well.