A day in the life of President Bush (1/21/06): photos

White House, Google Photos ^ | 1/21/06

[hoosierpearl]

Louisiana? I used to live on the Gulf Coast of MS. I'm glad to hear you say FEMA money is coming through. I've heard other reports that said differently.

[STARWISE]

Thank you so much, Tx ... you're a font of valuable insights and info yourself ;). Tomorrow's the last football playoff .. Sunday Dose will be limited at best for me too, I think. Let's see ....prediction: Hagel, McCain (he's been missing for what .. 2-3 weeks? Time for Timmy to drag him out. And,

WASHINGTON -

President Bush previewed three domestic themes of his upcoming State of the Union address — tax cuts, energy prices and the rising cost of health care — in his weekly radio broadcast Saturday.

So ... they're gonna have to be blasting him about those issues for sure. What lackluster and doom-ridden imaginations these people have.

Have BIG TIME party fun ;).

[hoosierpearl]

LBJ was not a warm and fuzzy kind of person. Plus the war protests and other things.

[Txsleuth]

Who are you rooting for in the games tomorrow? I have no doubt that they will be on at my daughter's house...we Texans LOVE our football!!!

I am sure I will have fun tomorrow...I always enjoy being with my daughter and granddaughter...and the 1st Birthday may not mean much to the baby...but, to us that were in the hospital waiting for her last year...it is a VERY big deal...LOL

[hoosierpearl]

Hello RM. We got moved into our new house 3 weeks ago, were without a phone for ten days and internet, finally got the computer up Thursday night. Now have cable broadband and I can see the pictures on the dose in real time. Now if I can just get the email switched over. I'll be sending you my new email addy when I get it set up.

[STARWISE]

Can't say I'm really into the teams that much, 'cept I will root for the Steelers and "The Bus" .. probably his last game and he's just a legendary player. The other game, hmmmmmm... probably Seattle. They did a great job and won against tough odds last week.

[snugs]

I have looked into Barbra Bush's book and yes you are correct that he lost the Senate race but decided not to contest the Congress seat so he did not loose the Congress seat at the ballot box.

It does also mention the vote in Congress in 1968 (Page 71) I will re-type the section regarding this.

"Later that month (July 1968) Congress passed the civil rights open housing bill, the most controversial bill George voted on while in the House. He voted yes, despite the fact that mail from his constituents ran heavily against it. What made him feel particularly strong about this was that so many young black men were fighting in Vietnam for the cause of freedom, yet were denied freedom when they came home.

I was proud of the stand he took, but upset by how personal and mean his mail was, including from supporters who said they were shocked and disappointed. I remember that we went to Peter Sellers movie the night of the vote, just to be able to laugh.

I was even prouder a week later when George flew to Houston to face a hometown crowd He was introduced to loud boos, but at the end of the speech, during which he told them he put human rights above property rights he had won them over they gave him a standinding ovation. Still, I was very relieved he had no opposition for reelection that fall; it would have been a tough campaign."

So that proves your point in fact his last re-election to Congress he neither won or lost he was returned unopposed.

Regarding the Senate Race that he lost Barbra Bush's take on this is on page 78 and again I will quote.

"Once again lightening struck to completely change the political picture. This time our friend Lloyd Bensen ran against Yarborough and beat him in the Democratic primary This hurt us badly but we still thought we had a chance of winning. Then those smart Democrats put a liquor by the drink bill on the ballot, and the Democrats who otherwise would not have voted turned out in record numbers."

Regarding the UN appointment here is Barbra Bush's comments on this - Page 79.

"After the election George and I returned to Washington to finish out his career as a Congressman. George was very disappointed. He always had wanted to be in the Senate, especially since the days when his father had served there. Now the big question for use was. What next?

Many people felt President Nixon owned George, because he had asked him to give up his safe House Seat to run for the Senate. George did not feel that way. It had been his choice to get into the race Nevertheless, rumors flew all over Washington about who would get what jobs, including George. The President once hinted that maybe George should move to Connecticut and run against Senator Abraham Ribicoff in 1972 That had zero appeal, I was ready to suggest we go home to family and friends and live happily ever after.

However George knew exactly what job he wanted. Ambassador to the UN. Family friend Charley Bartlett had suggested it and once, and after much thought, George decided it was where he could serve the President and the country best. He discussed it with White House Chief of Staff Bob Haldeman and many others, but not directly with President Nixon.

Finally the call came for George to come to the White House, and the President offered him a job as special assistant to the President. George said he would do whatever was asked of him, but added he was sorry that the President didn't like the UN idea. He said he felt he could have served the President well there, especially since incumbent Ambassador Charlie Yost was as liberal Democrat and really did not represent the administration's views. A few minutes later, President Nixon called George back into the Oval office and said I've thought about our conversation - you have the UN job."

Hope that this is of interest Kath, I found it interesting searching in the book. I have never read it from cover to cover I must do I have only read sections that interested me at the time and I missed this bit completely. Thank you by your comments encouraging me to read that bit.

[WaterDragon]

Before 9/11 I'd see photos of the Twin Towers and marvel at the architecture or the views I imagined from the upper floors. Now, when I see photos of the Towers all I can think of are the individuals working that day, their families, the firemen, all the deaths. Truly, photos of the Towers still whole AND after the attack should be on view all over America, a constant reminder and memorial to those we lost that day.

[WaterDragon]

t's those who have to talk without having anything to add that irritate me. They are too much like liberals

You're a prime example of that.

[WaterDragon]

The meals you describe are just what they were in my home when I was growing up. The mid-day meal was the main meal, vegetables, salads and meats, and desserts. Then, in the afternoon the youngest kids got got a sandwich and a glass of milk, then baths and to bed. Older kids ate a light cold supper with the parents. Breakfasts were pretty sturdy meals.

All of it changed by the time I was raising my own family -- the main meal became the evening meal, but it took me a long time to accept calling it "supper"! :))

[WaterDragon]

I meant!!!! Took me a long time to accept calling the evening meal "dinner".

Time to pour coffee and wake up.

[LuvyaDubya]

Here is another site where one can buy a Bush/Cheney Hummer. The price is approximately $30 less than from the manufacturer I linked in post# 144.

[Wolfstar]

Wow, $30 less makes a huge difference. I definitely have it on my wish list for occasions when presents are given. :-)

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

Thanks for your opinion, I will give it all the consideration it deserves.

[LuvyaDubya]

I forgot to mention that the price difference takes into account the shipping charge from the second website. When comparing the prices after adding the shipping charge from the manufacturer as well, the difference is approximately $45.

[afraidfortherepublic]

I moved to Houston within 5 years thereafter, and I could be wrong about being "voted out". I know his district was changed and he ran for the Senate. He was defeated in his bid for the Senate, and his vote on segregated housing played a part in the defeat. Nixon then appointed him head of the CIA. Or, he became head of the RNC first and then head of the CIA. I've forgotten the order. His anti segregation vote was well known in Houston at the time and freely talked about as a reason for his defeat.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Absolutely -- they were the first all black team at a time when black players were not allowed on the courts in many southern states.

The movie is great. You must see it.

I am so happy that President Bush is honoring them -- even if it is belatedly.

[afraidfortherepublic]

I'm talking about Glory Road -- the story of the first all black basketball team to win the national championship in 1966. They were the the Miners from Texas Western -- El Paso. I don't think the school exists anymore. I think it is UT-El Paso now.

It's a great movie that is in the theatres now and suitable for all ages. I'm not even a sports fan, and I loved every minute of it.

It was a topic of discussion because the President is invinting the real team and the coach to a special screen ing at the White House.

[Txsleuth]

Thanks for the information....I am ashamed that I wasn't SURE that was the case...

I plan on seeing the movie...thanks for the review.

[rlferny]

The golden age of Hollywood. There isn't a movie star these days that is worthy of shining these 4 guys shoes!!