http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/dubya/ en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:36:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2394289/posts Thanks again, President Bush Steve McCann The Kyoto Protocol went into effect in February 2005. George W. Bush was excoriated by the left for not signing on and acquiescing to the global warming hysteria. All of us can recall how President Bush was called all sorts of names and accused of wanting to destroy the world. Even some nominal Republicans fell for the “settled science” and got on board the climate change express. Nonetheless, George Bush remained firm in his refusal to allow the United States to destroy its economy and standard of living for what has now turned out... American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2394289/posts#comment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:36:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386940/posts It’s an old joke. The drunk says, “I miss my wife.” His friend asks, “Where did she go?” The drunk replies, “I traded her for a bottle of whiskey.” “You miss her, huh?” “Heck no, I’m thirsty again.” I’m thirsty again, for the sense of security that I felt when George W. Bush was president. After nine months of The One’s narcissism, excessive Congressional spending, and in the aftermath of the horrific Fort Hood massacre perpetrated by a crazed Islamic Jihadist, America’s Obama binge has worn off. Even some noteworthy liberals are wondering if we wouldn’t be better off today... The Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386940/posts#comment Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:26:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385770/posts Former President George W. Bush on Thursday outlined plans to establish a $300 million library, museum and research institute, taking a step back onto the national stage. The George W. Bush Policy Institute—which would be the first think tank to be affiliated with a presidential library—will address issues that were priorities during Mr. Bush's presidency, such as education, global health, political freedom and economic growth, and seek to promote advances by offering practical solutions, the former president said. In a speech at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where the center is slated to be built, Mr. Bush said the institute... Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385770/posts#comment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:17:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380839/posts FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) ― Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, visited wounded soldiers and their families near the site of the worst mass shooting on an Army post in the United States. The Bushes made their private visit to Fort Hood's Darnall Army Medical Center on Friday night. Bush spokesman David Sherzer said in an e-mail that the couple thanked Fort Hood's military leaders and hospital staff for the "amazing care they are providing." AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380839/posts#comment Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:32:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378079/posts Former President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch for a baseball game in Japan Tuesday during his first visit since he left office. Bush joined former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to watch the game between the Yomiuri Giants and Nippon Ham Fighters. Bush changed into a baseball jacket before taking the mound in the Tokyo Dome to throw the pitch before Game 3 of the Japan Series. He chatted briefly with several players before joining Koizumi in a private box. Also in the box were Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh and U.S. Ambassador to Japan... Chosun Ilbo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378079/posts#comment Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:46:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375754/posts NEW DELHI (AFP) – Former US president George W. Bush said Saturday that the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan must be won to stop a return to "brutal tyranny" in the nation. In a wide-ranging speech to a leadership conference in the Indian capital New Delhi, Bush said defeating the insurgents was "necessary for stability" and peace both in the region and globally. "If the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and their extremist allies were allowed to take over Afghanistan again, they would have a safe haven and the Afghan people, particularly the Afghan women, would face a return to a brutal... AFP/Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375754/posts#comment Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:02:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375442/posts New Delhi - Former US president George W Bush on Saturday warned that the war against the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan must be won else the world would face "serious threats."Addressing a conference in New Delhi, Bush said defeating the radical Islamic groups was necessary to stop a return to "brutal tyranny" in that country. "The mission in Afghanistan has been long and difficult and costly but I believe it is necessary for stability and peace," he told the conference organized by the Hindustan Times. "If the Taliban, al-Qaeda and their extremist allies were allowed to take over Afghanistan... DPA via Earthtimes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375442/posts#comment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:27:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2369079/posts Former President Bush Honored with Pro-Life Award during Visit to SaskatoonBy Patrick B. Craine SASKATOON, SA, October 22, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Yesterday morning, before delivering an address at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, for a crowd of about 2,000, former U.S. President George W. Bush joined the Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association (SPLA) at a business breakfast where the pro-life group presented him with an award for his "very public determination to protect the unborn while he served two terms as President." The Humanity of the Unborn Child Pro-Life Award, as it is called, was given to the former President "in recognition... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2369079/posts#comment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:20:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2366430/posts Republicans needn't trouble themselves to nominate a presidential candidate in 2012. No matter what, President Obama will be running against George W. Bush. Bush will be Obama's eternal foil. At this rate, when Obama writes his post-presidential memoir, it will be titled "An Audacious Presidency, or How I Saved America From That Bastard Bush." His presidential library will have a fright-house wing devoted to Bush's misrule. Obama clearly wants Bush to be the Hoover to his FDR. Since Bush left office with a 34 percent job approval, Obama understandably feels moved to scorn him. But Obama's perpetual campaign against Bush... NY Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2366430/posts#comment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:07:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360736/posts As usual: ** Former President George W. Bush addressed a capacity crowd Wednesday night at the Wilderness Resort and Convention Center in Sevierville. Bush wowed a crowd of more than 9,000 that attended a three-day conference of the Phil Waldrep Ministries based in Decatur, Ala. Bush gave the enthusiastic crowd a patriotic message of joy, hope and faith in our families… …The former president shied away from any political stance and said each U.S. leader must surround themselves with people they can trust. “Always surround yourself with people that you’re not afraid to listen to,” he said. “Base your decisions... blogsforvictory http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360736/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:16:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2357678/posts SEVIERVILLE — Former President George W. Bush addressed a capacity crowd Wednesday night at the Wilderness Resort and Convention Center in Sevierville. Bush wowed a crowd of more than 9,000 that attended a three-day conference of the Phil Waldrep Ministries based in Decatur, Ala. Bush gave the enthusiastic crowd a patriotic message of joy, hope and faith in our families. Each branch of the military was recognized during the 90-minute program. “Every day in the White House was a joyous day for me,” the 43rd president said. “I miss being commander and chief of our military the most. You know... Knoxville News Sentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2357678/posts#comment Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:24:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336074/posts TED KOPPEL (ABC host): When the president talked about the bankruptcy of Social Security, there were clearly some Democrats on the floor who thought that that was taking it too far. And they did something that, apparently, no one at this table has ever heard before. They booed. [ABC, Nightline, 2/2/05; Koppel's panel consisted of former Bush adviser Mary Matalin, former Reagan chief of staff Ken Duberstein, and former Clinton speechwriter Michael Waldman] JOHN ROBERTS (CBS White House correspondent): At a couple points in this address, it looked more like the British Parliament than the United States Congress. I've never... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336074/posts#comment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:45:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2335177/posts The Super Bowl XLV effort has been a celebrity draw, attracting everyone from football legends (Roger Staubach) to business legends (T. Boone Pickens). Now, the host committee has landed its biggest names yet: former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush. They will be co-chairs of an educational, community service and art project that's being described as the largest of its kind in the country aimed at elementary school children. Dallas News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2335177/posts#comment Wed, 9 Sep 2009 04:36:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2327058/posts Media Bias: Veteran reporter, author and commentator Bernard Goldberg reports that when CBS News did its fake National Guard story on George W. Bush avoiding service in Vietnam, it knew it was a lie.It's a liberal urban legend that Bush used the influence of his father and his father's friends to land a cushy position in the Texas National Guard to avoid service in Vietnam. The Democrats would run John Kerry as a hero in the war, and CBS News was all too eager to help with Mary Mapes producing a "60 Minutes II" segment in September 2004 charging exactly... IBD Editorials http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2327058/posts#comment Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:23:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2292165/posts Most liberals in this country are intellectually dishonest which is why they don't have the slightest qualms about grotesque double standards. That's why Al Gore can live in a mansion that consumes energy like a football stadium while he tells you to cut back. It's why Sarah Palin can be sliced apart for things said by Tina Fey on Saturday Night Live while Joe Biden is treated seriously despite being the biggest doofus ever to occupy the Vice-Presidency. It's also why Barack Obama gets a free pass for many of the same things that George Bush was criticized for doing.... Townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2292165/posts#comment Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:07:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283668/posts July 2009 sees nearly 6 months since George W Bush entered private life and as we have done in previously monthly threads I have collated photos from the month we are in from previous years. Tonight I will post July 2001 and July 2002 photos and then over the next few days post 2003 and 2004 photos. I have also found some photos from this June which I will also post in the next few days starting with one of them as the photo of the month. Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island www.georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/ news www.yahoo.com/news http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283668/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 23:10:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276395/posts <p>"To the people of Iran: You are rich in culture and talent. You have a right to live under a government that listens to your wishes, respects your talents, and allows you to build better lives for your families. Unfortunately, your government denies you these opportunities, and threatens the peace and stability of your neighbors. So we call on the regime in Tehran to heed your will, and to make itself accountable to you. The day will come when the people of Iran have a government that embraces liberty and justice, and Iran joins the community of free nations. And when that good day comes, you will have no better friend than the United States of America." - President George W. Bush, January 13, 2008.</p> Free Republic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276395/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:57:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2274172/posts Former President George W. Bush fired a salvo at President Obama on Wednesday, asserting his administration's interrogation policies were within the law, declaring the private sector not government will fix the economy and rejecting the nationalization of health care. I know it's going to be the private sector that leads this country out of the current economic times we're in, the former president said to applause from members of a local business group. You can spend your money better than the government can spend your money. Repeatedly in his hourlong speech and question-and-answer session, Mr. Bush said he would not... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2274172/posts#comment Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:33:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2262549/posts It is now over 5 month since the best President of this century has left office . Do I miss the years he was our President and Commander in Chief.? You betcha. Today, I will post photos from June 2001 and June 2002. snugs will post photos from June 2003. (She might do it tomorrow though instead.. Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island White House.gov http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2262549/posts#comment Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:24:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260351/posts BENTON HARBOR, Michigan (CNN) -- Former President George W. Bush on Thursday repeated Dick Cheney's assertion that the administration's enhanced interrogation program, which included controversial techniques such as waterboarding, was legal and garnered valuable information that prevented terrorist attacks. Former President George W. Bush defended his administration in speech Thursday in Michigan. Bush told a southwestern Michigan audience of nearly 2,500 -- the largest he has addressed in the United States since leaving the White House in January -- that, after the September 11 attacks, "I vowed to take whatever steps that were necessary to protect you." In his speech,... CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260351/posts#comment Fri, 29 May 2009 05:48:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260007/posts <p>Former President George W. Bush may finally upstage Dick Cheney this week. After months of silence while Cheney has been blasting away at President Obama, Bush is scheduled to make two semi-public appearances.</p> <p>Tonight he'll speak to to the Economic Club of Southwest Michigan at Lake Michigan College. It's being billed as his first major speech to an American audience. The news media will be allowed to attend the event, but not record it. Right.</p> Dallas Morning News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260007/posts#comment Thu, 28 May 2009 18:38:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259103/posts Former President George W. Bush will probably be remembered as the unlikable dunce, a bumbling buffoon whose approval ratings were as low as his arrogance was high. A cartoon-like caricature, crafted by opponents and comedians, depicting him as the unsophisticated, privileged son of a defeated president will forever be a part of Dubya’s legacy. Granted, Bush was sometimes embarrassing, and sometimes I was more nervous for him than he seemed to be. His forthcoming book will probably need a ghostwriter to help him articulate his thoughts, and when it’s released I’ll probably loathe the promotional interviews, knowing I’ll tense up... Pajamas Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259103/posts#comment Wed, 27 May 2009 16:02:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2253668/posts Patrick Bibb, a 19-year-old from Dallas, glanced at his cell phone. He was in the middle of his economics class at Texas Christian University on a February morning. His caller ID read withheld. He decided not to answer. When class ended, he checked his messages and found that George W. Bush had been trying to reach him. The sophomore listened to the voice mail. He heard the former president of the United States thank him at least four times. Bush was happy that the teenager had been selling welcome home george & laura signs for $20 to people all over... Newsweek http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2253668/posts#comment Tue, 19 May 2009 03:43:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2251904/posts Let's face it, this is shaping up as George W. Bush's best month in years. The last time the 43rd president enjoyed this kind of vindication was when a bedraggled Saddam Hussein was pulled from a hole in the ground by American soldiers in 2003. All of Barack Obama's efforts to cast the Bush administration as an immoral stain on American history have not merely collapsed, but collapsed on the heads of Bush's most public and vocal critics.Here's a non-stammering Nancy Pelosi talking about Bush last July: "God bless him, bless his heart, president of the United States -- a... Commentary Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2251904/posts#comment Fri, 15 May 2009 22:45:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2235245/posts On the heals of announcements of the formation of a local Eureka Ca. ( Humboldt County ) committee and fund raising for the construction of a bust or statue of former president George W. Bush, local and state left wing radicals have announced terror threats and plans to destroy the proposed statue by explosion. - LINK TO FULL ARTIVLE - Old Glory Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2235245/posts#comment Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:46:48 GMT