A day (actually 2 yrs) in the life of President Bush (8/13/05): many photos

WhiteHouse.gov ^ | 8/16/05

[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: While the President, First Lady and the dogs were relaxing at their ranch today two pieces of blog-related news surfaced having nothing to do with his stance on speaking with Iraq War protesters, or his polices, or whether or not Judge Roberts will be confirmed. This news is considerably less political.

You see, The President is now doing one of the hippest things on the planet -- the President is podcasting!

In the meantime, a hoax claiming that the President and a number of his administration officials had been indicted became the #1 search term on the blog indexing service Technorati today. This is an example of a new form of political war -- the netwar -- and fellow FReepers should be aware of the ease with which such disinformation can be cooked up and spread. There is no real news, but activists are able to perform culture disinformation and jamming activities which exploit inherent vulnerabilities in search engines.

THE WEEK AHEAD: There were only a few WH press briefings this week, and none yesterday. So no scheduling info is available today.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: From the Presidential Radio Address, Saturday, August 13, 2005:

The recent violence in Iraq is a grim reminder of the brutal nature of the enemy we face in the war on terror. Our mission in Iraq is tough because the enemy understands the stakes. The terrorists know that a free Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will be a crippling blow to their hateful ideology. And that is why our work in Iraq is a vital part of the war on terror we're waging around the world.

This war on terror arrived on our shores on September the 11th, 2001. Since that day, the terrorists have continued to kill -- in Madrid, Istanbul, Jakarta, Casablanca, Riyadh, Bali, Baghdad, London, and elsewhere. The enemy remains determined to do more harm. The terrorists kill indiscriminately, but with a clear purpose -- they're trying to shake our will. They want to force free nations to retreat so they can topple governments across the Middle East, establish Taliban-like regimes in their place, and turn the Middle East into a launching pad for attacks against free people.

The terrorists cannot defeat us on the battlefield. The only way they can win is if we lose our nerve. That will not happen on my watch. Withdrawing our troops from Iraq prematurely would betray the Iraqi people, and would cause others to question America's commitment to spreading freedom and winning the war on terror. So we will honor the fallen by completing the mission for which they gave their lives, and by doing so we will ensure that freedom and peace prevail.

[lysie]

WOLFSTAR's ANSWER: Anyone who uses "I mean" four times in one question doesn't deserve an answer. Now dry your crocodile tears, shut your whiny mouth and sit down.

After reading that question... you are far too kind.

[lysie]

Oh! Thank you for the thread.

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The President and Health & Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, left, greet seniors at the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center in Miami, FL, June 30, 2003.

The President reacts to a kiss.

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GWB delivers remarks celebrating Independence Day, commemorating the 100th anniversary of flight, and honoring our troops at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, July 4, 2003.

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During a tour of Highland Park Elementary School in Landover, Md., President Bush plays with children at the school's Head Start Center, July 7, 2003.

The President walks with YMCA volunteer, Andrew Simpson, after arriving on Marine One in Dallas, Texas, July 18, 2003.

The President joins children from Lakewest Family YMCA on stage after speaking on his Health and Fitness Initiative in Dallas.

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The President addresses the 85th Annual American Legion Convention in St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 26, 2003.

Being cheered by members of the Union of Operating Engineers on a rainy Labor Day in Richfield, OH., Sept. 1, 2003.

[snugs]

These photos are wonderful thank you for your hard work having used the so called search engine at the White House Website I know the time and effort this must have taken.

[Wolfstar]

The President stands with Mississippi legislators who switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in the Oval Office, Sept. 2, 2003.

Receiving an enthusiastic welcome, the President visits Detroit Edison's Monroe Power Plant in Monroe, MI, Sept. 15, 2003.

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After delivering remarks about Hurricane Isabel, The President personally thanks FEMA staff at the temporary operations center housed at the Virginia State Police Academy in Richmond, Va., Sept. 22, 2003. (Although not widely known, GWB has done something pretty rare for presidents. He has made it a point to visit many departments within the Executive Branch to meet and thank workers personally.)

[radiohead]

The President looks the way I feel. I'm posting from a conference in sunny Omaha.

Let me just say that the mild Seattle weather has ruined me for heat and humidity.

I miss my Dose buddies. All people talk about here are computers. Tho I guess I should be thankful. Being computer nerds, no one has said anything nasty about the Administration like at other academic conferences I've been to. : )

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The President greets employees at Ruiz Foods after speaking on housing and the economy in Dinuba, CA, Oct. 15, 2003.

The President meets with the Bentley family during a walking tour of the fire-damaged Harbison Canyon community in San Diego, CA, Nov. 4, 2003. The Bentley family lost their home in that week's wildfires.

The President greets firefighters in El Cajon, CA.

[lysie]

You got me weeping here....

For anyone to claim this man doesn't care.....I say look into this man's eyes, look at his enthusiasm when he meets the crowds, look at him weep when he consoles family member, look at his joy when he's around children.

This man has a soul...this man cares...

It breaks my heart for people to say otherwise.

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The President embraces Loretta De Maintenon after meeting with seniors about his commitment to add prescription drug benefits to Medicare during a visit to Orlando, FL, Nov. 13, 2003.

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The Commander-in-Chief delivers remarks to troops on Thanksgiving Day in Baghdad, Iraq, November 27, 2003.

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The President and Laura Bush host a Christmas reception for children of deployed military personnel at the White House, Dec. 8, 2003. A variety of activities were held for the children, including a performance of selected scenes from The Nutcracker and a visit by Santa Claus.

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The President waves to the crowd before speaking at the Wright Brothers National Memorial First Flight Celebration in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Dec. 17, 2003. White

[snugs]

How long will be at the Conference for or have you finished?

[Wolfstar]

2004

The President visits with parishioners at Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Orleans, LA, Jan. 15, 2004.

Greeting audience members following a discussion on job training and the economy at Mesa Community College in Mesa, AZ, Jan. 21, 2004.

Visiting with Pearl Cerdan and her four children in Ardmore, PA, March 15, 2004. Ms. Cerdan, a first-time homebuyer, moved into her Spring Avenue Development home in December 2003.

Greeting the audience following his remarks about home ownership at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, March 26, 2004.

Waving to the audience with student Tony Johnson after a conversation on job training and the economy at South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado, AK, April 6, 2004.

[snugs]

Indeed it makes me so angry when people say he does not care I think of the photo with the little girl and numerous ones taken at Walter Reed Bethesda

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The President runs with U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael McNaughton, of Denham Springs, LA, on the WH South Lawn, April 14, 2004. The two met January 17, 2003, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where SSgt. McNaughton was recovering from wounds sustained in Afghanistan. The President had wished SSgt. McNaughton a speedy recovery so that they might run together in the future.