Posted on 01/04/2010 6:14:59 PM PST by snugs
As a new year commences I am sure we all miss the steadying hand of George W Bush who in the wake of terrorism or natural disaster gave us a feeling of calm amid the storm, of someone in control yet a man of compassion. This was shown during late 2004 early 2005 when an earthquake and violent tsunamis struck the nations that surround the Indian Ocean.
I have in fact chosen his radio message from January 2005 as the quote of the month for the first monthly dose of 2010.
A man of conviction and compassion, not all did and do agree with what he did but most will agree what he did he did from the belief that it was the right decision and done for the love of his country and its people and not for personal gain or popularity.
I feel the stark contrast with the current occupant of the White House more so each day when I turn the TV on to see what publicity stunt the current President is involved in. Even his decision to send more troops to Afghanistan he felt necessary to qualify with a promise of reducing numbers within so many months, again reminding us of the difference in character between the current and the previous President.
I hope the following photos from January 2005 give you some happy memories of a time when things however bad seemed more manageable and achievable because the President was in control and defending America and all she stands for instead of apologising.
Happy New Year to all and God Bless America and George W Bush and what he meant to us all during 8 very special years.
During a ceremony honoring the Detroit Pistons for winning the 2004 NBA Championship, President George W. Bush shares a laugh with basketball player Ben Wallace in the East Room, Jan. 31, 2005.
Oh the memories, I was at the Commander in Chief ball. What a night.
Indeed we miss them, in some respects these photos from 2005 seem like yesterday yet seem like a lifetime ago.
these photos really depress me...5 years later and we have Weezie and George are livin’ it up ‘cause they hit the big time...
A classy photo of a classy family and President makes some many of us feel nostalgic
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HI! Yay! It’s good to have the new Dose and to see OUR president when he was running this country with integrity and honor!
I miss him!
Thanks for being here, Snugs! Is your Dad better?
So true and they can’t hold a candle to the Bushes.
How I miss his sense of fun!
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George & Weezie!! Hah! I love it! Except George Jefferson moved on up on his own. Hussein Obama had the White House bought and paid for by Nazi collaborator George Soros, with lots of help from the MSM.
That must indeed bring back some lovely memories.
Wonderful to see you Snugs.
Beautiful to see the honest patriotism that the Bush Families have.
awesome posts
Thanks so much!
He is a lot better thank luvvy, though he did slightly over eat this evening. He loves raw onion in particular red onion and I gave him a whole one and he has somewhat suffered this evening as a result.
Thank you for a much-needed breath of fresh air and the sight of competence.
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