Posted on 07/04/2009 5:57:08 PM PDT by Steelfish
Thunderous Okla. Applause Greets Bush on July 4
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: July 4, 2009
WOODWARD, Okla. (AP) -- Former President George W. Bush spoke amid thunderous applause in a rural Oklahoma town to celebrate the Fourth of July, calling the U.S. the ''greatest nation on the face of the earth.''
Bush was given six standing ovations as he spoke Saturday inside a remodeled rodeo arena in Woodward, a town of about 12,000 residents in northwest Oklahoma. About 9,200 tickets were sold for the event, which would be the biggest crowd for Bush since he left office in January.
Bush spoke of the bravery of injured soldiers he'd met throughout his presidency, and thanked members of the military for their service. He also thanked spectators for giving ''a retired guy something to do.''
Bush has turned up in a handful of out-of-the-way places since leaving office.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
WOODWARD, Okla. (AP) -- Former President George W. Bush, who has turned up in a handful of out-of-the-way places since leaving office, was set to spend part of Independence Day speaking at a remodeled rodeo arena in rural northwestern Oklahoma.
Bush surprised city leaders in Woodward -- population 12,000 -- by accepting their invitation to speak at festivities celebrating the $25 million renovation of a local park. About 9,200 tickets have been sold for the event, which would be the biggest crowd for Bush since he left office in January.
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~~Whaddya know... the NY Times on Pres. Bush’s OK speech ... PING!
“, calling the U.S. the ‘’greatest nation on the face of the earth.’’ “
Obama fears he’d burst into flames uttering such words.
They are going to have his speech on our 10 o’clock news and talked about him on the news earlier tonight. Last night people that were interviewed we so excited about his visit.
Good catch for pictures, Starwise!
Good speech....exactly what a PRESIDENT’S speech SHOULD sound like!
I AM amazed at the NY Times for even mentioning it! LOL!
Check this link tomorrow .. they said they would have
the whole speech on their site tomorrow.
http://www.k101online.com/home/
Happy Fourth of July good news ping!
You couldn't get his successor to say those eight words, ever. Unless he were talking about Indonesia or Pocky-ston.
The fact is, the economy was in pretty good shape until January of 2007 when Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and their merry band of socialists took over Congress.
Bless you, STARWISE :)
I choose to only think of this man and his lady on our Independence Day and not the Destroyer of America and his Beast that currently occupy the White House.
Thanks! Channel 9 just said the same thing. The local news also talked about the Tea Party at the Capitol.
Needed to see this one again.
This Okie appreciates Bush’ patriotism, and his desire to keep this country safe.
The NY Times actually admitted the THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE — is hell freezing over?!
BTW: The organizers indicated that 14,000 ENTHUSIASTIC supporters attended this event — the MSM is still busy under-reporting Republican crowds and over-inflating Democrat crowds (and polling results for that matters)!!
The President (yes, he’s still my president) and Laura look AWESOME — relaxed and re-energized!
Population 12,000 — 9,200 tickets sold; wow, that’s practically the whole town!
Gosh, I miss him!
,p> 
He said....”was” according to the article.
He knows how to throw a baseball.
And other stuff. :)
NYT?
Am I in Bizarro World? Goodbye??!!
I love it, Star...Thanks!! (still get a little teary thinking of that brave first pitch...wow)
The best first pitch ever, hands down.Did anyone see Jimmy Carter’s? Lol
For so long now...I’ve been thinking I’m living in a parallel universe. Now I REALLY think I am...if the NYC is even COVERING Bush....wonders never cease. ;-)(-;
I just saw the video of Pres and Mrs. Bush coming on stage to the thunderous applause. They look great!
Could you post a link to this videoclip?!
Ping
“, calling the U.S. the ‘’greatest nation on the face of the earth.’’ “
Yep that is akin to Dorthy throwing water on the witch in this case Obama. Bwahahahaha.
Ooh yes.
Wash your mouth out with soap and go to your room without supper!
“Jimmy Carter’s
Wash your mouth out with soap and go to your room without supper! “
ROFL !!
Thank you, so much, for posting this story. Sigh. Anytime I hear or see a story (with pics!) about President Bush, I smile and feel a bit hopeful. I miss him and beautiful Laura sooooo much.
Jimmy was throwing some heat,LOL. He looked like a retarded circus monkey
I never thought that highly of W when he was president. Now seeing him brings a lump to the throat. We are in a different nation, and we may never get back again.
W. through a perfect strike.Jimmy Catta through the ball into the stands LOL
You never know what you got,till it’s gone.I learned that with my first girlfriend back in 1987.W. will go down as a good Prez and good man.History tells all stories.B.o. is a present day nightmare.
I have always liked him but disagreed with some of his policies, but when I see him I tear up because of how he has been treated.
He looks positively FABULOUS and posting that video of his pitch at Yankee Stadium brought goosebumps. He looked to have tears when the crowd shouted USA USA or at least it appeared so through my teary eyes. God how I miss them both terribly! Thanks so much for the ping.
Couldn’t let this article pass you by. Please scan down the thread to see how fantastic our President and First Lady look.
History will treat him a lot better than America did. A man who was not afraid to lead.
Pray for America
;)
Me too!
This is the The Oklahoman picture:
Oklahoman link: Oklahoman stories on Pres Bush
This story shows you dont know what you have until its gone.
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