Caption this: Bush at Ground Zero

Reuters

[SouthernFreebird]

Inspirational........keeper Photos, It's so nice to NOT be ashamed of our President.

[BibChr]

It's so nice to NOT be ashamed of our President.

Double-ditto on that. And not to have to wince and recoil reflexively, on the mere sight of him.

Dan

[JesusIsLord]

1 Samuel 17:47 - and that all this assembly may know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear; for the battle is the LORD'S.

[Sina_Qua_Non]

We know that certain enemies of ours would conclude that Dubya's outpouring of emotions for these families indicates an inherent emotional weakness.

To the strongest contrary possible, I believe it demonstrates his humanity. It also tells me of his very clear understanding of his place in our society: honored to be President of the greatest nation on earth but humble enough to "mourn with those that mourn." I have yet to see any evidence of his adoption of a "god-complex" or any narcissistic tendencies.

I pray with my 8 and 6 year old every night and before every meal for God to protect this precious human upon whom we have foisted the mantle of leadership. Thank God for answered prayers !!!

[Sina_Qua_Non]

BTTT !!! I wish every single person who voted for the Gorebot would study these photos of Dubya and and admit we are so much better off that Gore lost. OK OK I know I'm dreaming!!!

[OrioleFan]

A real person as opposed to a phony like Clintoon who would dye his hair to match the group he was speaking to, or Hildabeast who had her hair up to look like Rosie the Riveter at the union hall the other day. We are sooooo lucky to have a real President and First Lady now.

[ohioWfan]

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience........And over all these virtues put on love which binds them all together in perfect unity."

George W. Bush reflects the love of the Lord in his face as he serves his country and his God in obedience and love. It is crystal clear in these beautiful pictures.

Thanks, mamaduck!

[McLynnan]

The Great Comforter

[Conagher]

This is what real tears look like.

This is what feeling one's pain looks like.

This is what honesty looks like.

The contrast between the previous leader of the free world and the current one becomes more and more striking each day. Let's all remember this at the ballot box.

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Thanks for the ping OWF!

[Diver Dave]

This guy's character, integrity, compassion, and love reminds me of a great number of FReepers (unashamedly including self).

[CWOJackson]

"It just struck me while I was watching him in Pennsylvania and in New York that the families felt so at ease with him; they would just reach over and touch him, rub his arm, hug him, even kiss him. It was SO personal. I wanted so badly to HEAR what they were saying, but it just seemed so private that I could understand why there were no microphones."

That's because he is a real man, he wasn't out there campaigning.

[Kath]

>>>>Who said "Character Doesn't Matter?">>>

Why someone with NO character, of course!!!

[Wphile]

Thanks for the ping. I just love our president.

[Marysecretary]

Yes, he really does.

[tutstar]

bump

[mamaduck]

You are so welcome! After I saw these, I realized I had missed the Dose for 9-11, so I went and checked those out. Just Amazing. Real people, real prayers, real leadership, real compassion, real strength, real resolve, determination and willingness to act on deep felt convictions and ethical standards, aahhhhh . . . . .

[ohioWfan]

Like a breath of fresh air, eh?

Just think........8 years of fresh, wholesome reality after 8 years of stench and deceit! I'm never going to take this President (or his wife) for granted!

[mamaduck]

My husband thinks Jeb should follow George, and isn't there another brother, too?