A day in the life of President Bush (photos): 11/23/02

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[rintense]

President Bush ended his European trip today with speeches in Lithuania and Romania. Bush was greeted in both places with large crowds of people, including estimates in Romania of 50,000 plus. And in what can only be called an emotional and uplifting moment, the crowds in Romania were treated to a rainbow as the President spoke. Bush responded with 'God is smiling on us.' The First Couple arrived back in Washington late this evening. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

[freepersup]

Mike, It was nice to engage in a bit of conservative rebel rousing with you here at the dose. Time to let someone else stand watch. Good night.

[ThePythonicCow]

Good night.

Had a good read at your profile page ThePythonicCow

That one went wooosshh right past me ... oh well. But don't explain now -- sleep rules.

[zarf]

What is this Karen Carpenter rising from the dead?

[baseballmom]

LOL You guys crack me up. Where were you LAST night, when I couldn't sleep and was up til all hours.

The Dose tonight was awesome. The crowd in Romania was huge. Ever notice how the press covers an anti-war/Bush rally and the crowd estimate is "in the tens of thousands" and when W gets a big crowd they totally skew the numbers - downward??? They are despicable.

Mike, I've seen Woodward on several shows talking about his book, and he really is complimentary to our W about his leadership since 9/11. He said he was suprised that our W would give him the 2 1/2 hours; he thought that W wanted to get his voice into the book - W knew it was going to be written anyway, so he wanted Woodward to get it right from his mouth. He was impressed.

Rintense, thanks for this Saturday Dose. I'll bet you're glad our W is home !!! Less pictures LOL

Thank God he is home - safe and sound.

[WaterDragon]

I, too, would not automatically believe anything Woodward says. He really went too far when he was "mind-reading" our president. Don't he WISH! I won't buy the book and have no intention of reading it.

There are terrific books, by people across the political spectrum, people who have intelligence and honesty. That's where I spend considerable money for books.

[lawgirl]

OH Mike Christopher Hitchens--ROFL! Did he still look like he woke up on a park bench? LOL!

[lawgirl]

In the 2004 election campaign, I would like to see an old pic of the show "Truth or Consequences" with three Al Gore's as the contestants with a caption that reads "Will the real Al Gore plaese stand up"

OH Registered......MJY has a great idea--are you up to it? :-D

[mtngrl@vrwc]

--- if tony blair came to give a speech--or Putin, or any of these guys---can you imagine 100,000 americans coming out to see him?? That is really something to think about--the star power of our president. I think he is totally magnetic.

Good point, and something I hadn't considered.

About your other post.... =:-O

LOL!

[SuziQ]

if you look really close at the agent, almost out of view on the left side of the frame, it appears to be the agent that is usually seen behind President Bush in numerous photos.

Oh yeah, he's our favorite hunky Sec. Service guy. Some call him Steve, some call him Mike; I call him HUNK!

[Kath]

I said that because I am objective. I am reading the book. And as I have said I give credit where credit is due. It is a good fair book.

[Mo1]

I said that because I am objective

Which is something I tried to be .. sometimes it's just hard when the left is always playing games ..

Thanks for your report and opinion of Woodwards book .. maybe I will read it ..

[Wphile]

I remember your critique of Ambling into History. LOL! In fact, as I was ready through the thread, I kept thinking 'when is she going to bring up Ambling...?' You crack me up.

I am not surprised that Woodward's book is complimentary of Bush. He and some other guy (from the Washington Post) did an eight or nine part series on Bush and the administration's response to 9/11 and it was very positive. Particularly of W. I saw them both on CSPAN talking about the piece and they were praising his leadership, his tenacity, his vision, and his moral certainty.

I guess the only negative I have heard about the book, is that he paints Powell in a very positive light but gives shortshift or negative light to Cheney and Rumsfeld. I heard that Woodward spent tons of time with Powell and State department people but very little with Cheney, Rumsfeld or the DOD. In fact, I don't think he even interviewd Cheney.

Fred Barnes has a review of the book. I'll post a link.

[Wphile]

That is really something to think about--the star power of our president. I think he is totally magnetic.

Yes, he is totally magnetic. The crowd in Romania was HUGE! And they loved him! It's amazing to see the Eastern European countries and their tremendous admiration and respect for the USA. Unlike many of the Western European countries which seem interested only in bashing the US - France and Germany come to mind.

BTW, W looks soooo good in all these photos. He's such a handsome man. Laura looks beautiful too.

[hoosierpearl]

Oh the wonders of computers! You signed up the day after you posted on DITL thread! I wonder how that happened.
Welcome to the dose and come back often.

[Republic]

George W. Bush is a bigger blessing than I ever thought our country could possibly receive. His presidency has made me think that maybe there is some hope for this country after all.

I know what you mean. I am learning that when our Father answers our prayers, he does so in a big way, transcending all expectations. In a word-AWESOME!!!ANd Lawgirl-I so want a pic of that rainbow over the square. I also heard that as the rainbow appeared, and the people kept pointing upward, encouraging our President to look up....(don't ya love that? :^)....that the sun broke thru in a bright ray over the podium and then the beam moved thru the crowds. Perfect timing. And doesn't one of the large banners on the building to President Bush's actual right, left in the photos, say something about freedom can make miracles?

I imagine a lot of folks in Romania are going to remember this event for a long, long time.

I love our Father in heaven. And everyday I thank Him for this good, good leader and administrative team.

Happymom-prepare yourself. LOL. This thread Rintense prepares everyday brings out lots of emotions, plenty of the ol lumps in the throat, as it were. So glad to know you found this remarkable tribute to our President and his daily efforts on our behalf!!

[hoosierpearl]

The library just got a copy of American marriage, it was just released by the publisher recently. I've skimmed it but not read it yet. I'm finishing Katherine Harris' book Center of the Storm this weekend.
American marriage has some good pictures in it. They may be out there, and I've been checking this thread for two years, but some of these pictures I've not seen before.

[hoosierpearl]

You've got a new toy and you're showing off for us now. Correct? Great gifs.

And they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

[Brad’s Gramma]

I think it's called senility ... it was a nice brain while it lasted.

And they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

You're both gonna miss me when I'm gone. Chew on THAT for awhile!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Freee-dame]

As a credit to our President, we have become accustomed to his Presidential conduct abroad. These visits are in a sense, somewhat routine now. Not on the order of the past perp, as he wantonly abused his powers and traveled incessantly.

I doubt that President Bush takes 1000 of his "closest friends." I know he doesn't stay 2 or 3 weeks. Laura hasn't taken the twins on any 2 week spring break trips either.

I am so thankful for President Bush and for this thread which lets us know of his activities each day.

[speekinout]

As a credit to our President, we have become accustomed to his Presidential conduct abroad. These visits are in a sense, somewhat routine now. Not on the order of the past perp, as he wantonly abused his powers and traveled incessantly.

It didn't register with me until you posted this, but x42 was always touring on his travels. We'd see him visiting the sights and local shops.
This Prez goes for business. Then he comes home.