http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/gwb/ en-us Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:00:56 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2136355/posts Bailouts: Compassionate Conservatism or Loony Liberalism? Don Boys, Ph.D. Well, the Federal Welfare Agents (members of Congress, Bush, Obama, etc.) are at it again—giving away money that is not theirs. Even little children know that it is stealing to take from the haves and give to the have-nots. Do sane people really believe that it is right, by any standard, to take from the producers and give to the parasites? By what logic should taxpayers bailout banks and mortgage companies? After all, the feds don’t rescue a small businessman who doesn’t make it in the food business or a machine... CST News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2136355/posts#comment Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:00:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2130153/posts President Bush is unhappy the conversation between him and President-elect Barack Obama has been cast as a trade-off between Bush signing a second stimulus package in exchange for congressional passage of the Colombia Free Trade Deal, administration officials told FOX News on Tuesday. Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2130153/posts#comment Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:03:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2128523/posts In short, we already have a socialist president―and his name is Bush. BushÂ’s latest scheme, as he explained in his Saturday radio address, is a November 15 “international summit,” including the United Nations Secretary-General, to “begin developing principles of reform for regulatory bodies and institutions related to our financial sectors.” This is bureaucratic doublespeak for what has been called “global governance.” Some may fear with good reason that world government and global taxes are on the way in and U.S. sovereignty is on the way out. Accuracy In Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2128523/posts#comment Sat, 8 Nov 2008 09:08:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2115170/posts Mr. Gore's campaign is convinced that the argument -- along with his stands on Medicare and the environment -- is crucial to winning Florida's 25 electoral votes, and that those votes may determine the election. He returned here today with recent polls contradictory. One tracking poll conducted for Reuters and MSNBC shows Mr. Gore with a lead of 12 percentage points in the state. A Los Angeles Times poll taken from Oct. 27 through 29, meanwhile, gave Mr. Bush a four-point advantage. Gore aides and state Democratic Party officials said they believed Mr. Gore had a lead of two to... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2115170/posts#comment Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:08:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2109751/posts Tracking poll: Bush may be expanding lead over Gore By CNN Polling Director Keating Holland WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Texas Gov. George W. Bush may be expanding his narrow lead over Vice President Al Gore in the hard-fought presidential race, according to Friday's CNN/USA Today/Gallup tracking poll. Friday's results indicate Bush garnering 50 percent and Gore drawing 40 percent of likely voters' suppor CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2109751/posts#comment Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:07:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2107576/posts A Proclamation by the President of the United States of Americahe strength of our Nation is found in the character of our citizens. During National Character Counts Week, we recommit ourselves to instilling strong values in our youth and encourage all Americans to develop good character. Parents and families can teach children the timeless principles of respect, responsibility, honesty, commitment, and compassion. In our communities, parents, mentors, clergy members, teachers, coaches, and neighbors serve as role models by dedicating their time and talents to help others. At home and abroad, members of our Armed Forces exemplify the true character of... Office of the Press Secretary http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2107576/posts#comment Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:26:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2098952/posts In Slate Magazine, William Saletan says the polls are so stacked against John McCain, there’s no possibility he can win. The race is over. Oh, wait. That was eight years ago, and he was talking about George W. Bush. Since Labor Day, the media have released about 20 polls on the presidential race. Three show a dead heat, one shows George W. Bush leading by a single percentage point, and the rest show Al Gore leading by one to 10 points. In the latest polls, Gore leads by an average of five points. It's fashionable at this stage to caution... Slate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2098952/posts#comment Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:46:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2098499/posts Why Bush Is Toast By William Saletan Posted Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at 3:00 AM ET Since Labor Day, the media have released about 20 polls on the presidential race. Three show a dead heat, one shows George W. Bush leading by a single percentage point, and the rest show Al Gore leading by one to 10 points. In the latest polls, Gore leads by an average of five points. It's fashionable at this stage to caution that "anything can happen," that Bush is "retooling," and that the numbers can turn in Bush's favor just as easily as they turned... Slate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2098499/posts#comment Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:19:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2095681/posts From Wikipedia: In psychology, a person who has a martyr complex desires the feeling of being a martyr for its own sake, seeking out suffering or persecution because it feeds a psychological need. In some cases, this results from the belief that the martyr has been singled out for persecution due to exceptional ability or integrity. Theologian Paul Johnson considers such beliefs a topic of concern for the mental health of clergy. Other martyr complexes involve willful suffering in the name of love or duty. Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2095681/posts#comment Thu, 2 Oct 2008 13:00:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2077934/posts THE HIDDEN AGENDA OF OBAMA AND McCAIN? PART DOS (Please see “The Hidden Agenda of Obama and McCain? Can You Spare an Amero?” [posted on my website on September 1st, 2008] ) I voted for George W. Bush in 2000 by choice. I voted for him in 2004 by default. As an old aunt used to say to express her utter contempt for someone, should the NAU take full effect in my lifetime and not in his, I will make every effort to pee on his grave. Say what you will about Wikipedia, it sometimes gets things straight as in... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2077934/posts#comment Tue, 9 Sep 2008 07:09:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2076051/posts I was on Oprah in 2000 when she had Bush running against Gore. She allowed both to come on and let her viewers decide who they would vote for. At that time Gore was ahead by, I believe, 10 pts. After her show Bush went up 8 pts. SHE knows that by having Palin on everyone will love her and the election could very well turn the tide. Her man Obama on 2 times this year and none for McCain or Palin speaks volumes. Maye Oprah used to be fair and unbiased but she has forgotten or doesn't care about... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2076051/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 15:20:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072265/posts While the Democrats had their week of unchallenged propaganda about their party – how perfect it is and how terrible the Republicans are – the latest good news about the economy and the average adjusted gross income went unnoticed. Once again, when Democrats don’t like the facts, they just ignore them with the help of the mainstream media. On August 26, Investor’s Business Daily reported data from the Internal Revenue Service showing that the average U.S. income had increased every year for five straight years through 2006. In fact, the $58,029 average was $739 higher than the peak year of... northstarwriters.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072265/posts#comment Mon, 1 Sep 2008 09:31:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2071025/posts 8/15/2008 - EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- I learned a big lesson on service Aug. 4, 2008, when Eielson had the rare honor of hosting President Bush on a refueling stop as he traveled to Asia. It was an event Eielson will never forget -- a hangar full of Airmen and Soldiers getting to see the Commander in Chief up close, and perhaps even shaking his hand. An incredible amount of effort goes into presidential travel because of all of the logistics, security, protocol, etc ... so it was remarkable to see Air Force One land at Eielson on... Eielson AF Base http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2071025/posts#comment Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:16:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2062837/posts With all due respect, I'm pretty sure Dubya & Co will continue being the laughing stock of international affairs over here in Europe for a long time (- Hey, I'm aware you Americans have invested him with the highest of US offices, but I wrote "With all due respect" initially, so I won't drone on about how much many of us Europeans actually admire America, our common interests etc, out of sheer courtesy:D). Europe and the US will remain best friends and just like my (personal) best friend since 30 years and I squabble from time to time (I'm 39),... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2062837/posts#comment Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:38:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2059807/posts I was curious on how NBC portrays Bush during his visit to the Olympics, and especially on how he was portrayed among the athletes (which surely are not all Republicans). Quite surprise that they actually have a section dedicated to W. NBC.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2059807/posts#comment Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:58:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2059714/posts Full Article at Political Capital Before you read this article, take a couple steps back from your political opinions - because I can already hear the partisan bickering. I want you to approach this and analyze it in an antiseptic, neutral way - regardless of whether you are a Bush lover or Bush hater. I think both camps will find things to love, and hate in this article. But, reserve judgment please - because this is an article about how history will remember George W. Bush, it is not a political judgment on his presidency. Indeed, you will find several... Political Capital http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2059714/posts#comment Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:04:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2055147/posts BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: What are...? (interruption) Interrupting for what? THE PRESIDENT: Hello! RUSH: Oh, jeez. The president? THE PRESIDENT: Rush Limbaugh? RUSH: Yes, sir, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: President George W. Bush calling to congratulate you on 20 years of important and excellent broadcasting. RUSH: Well, thank you, sir. You've stunned me! (laughing) I'm shocked. But thank you so much. THE PRESIDENT: That's hard to do. RUSH: (laughing) I know, it is. THE PRESIDENT: I'm here with a room full of admirers. There are two others that would like to speak to you and congratulate you, people who consider you... EIB Network http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2055147/posts#comment Fri, 1 Aug 2008 23:31:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043959/posts It is a little difficult to read because they did not use spaces between the paragraphs. http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=19845451&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8 The Bulletin http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043959/posts#comment Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:17:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2043674/posts I've seen on FR before a very long list of things President Bush has accomplished. Even with the Democrats in control the past eight years. Has anyone seen that floating around? Thanks! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2043674/posts#comment Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:44:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041474/posts HOKKAIDO, Japan, July 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush was treated to a surprise 62nd birthday party aboard Air Force One en route to the Group of Eight summit in Japan. Bush and his contingent were nearing Japan when First Lady Laura Bush and senior White House staff gathered in the plane's conference room. There, a steward put a single candle on a coconut cake, the lights were dimmed, and when Bush entered the room, the group yelled, "Surprise," White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said. UPI http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041474/posts#comment Sun, 6 Jul 2008 16:12:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031241/posts US President George W Bush and France's Nicolas Sarkozy have emphasised the strength of relations between the two countries after talks in Paris. The pair discussed a range of issues including Iran's nuclear ambitions and co-operation over Afghanistan. But correspondents say the mood of the meeting was dominated by the extent to which France and the US see eye-to-eye. Mr Bush is in Paris on the latest leg of his European tour, expected to be his last before leaving office. The visit is seen as a sign of further reconciliation between the US and France, after tensions over Iraq. On... news.bbc.co.uk http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031241/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:48:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016374/posts WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accused President Bush on Thursday of launching a "false political attack" with a comment about appeasing terrorists and radicals. The Illinois senator interpreted the remark as a slam against him but the White House denied that Bush's words were in any way directed at Obama, who has said as president he would be willing to personally meet with Iran's leaders and those of other regimes the United States has deemed rogue. In a speech to Israel's Knesset, Bush said: "Some seem to believe that we should negotiate with the terrorists and radicals, as... MSNBC.Com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016374/posts#comment Thu, 15 May 2008 16:32:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2014047/posts Two Hollywood actors who dined with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in early 2001 at actress Candice Bergen's home confirmed reports that he told the assembled group he did not vote for George W. Bush in the 2000 election, but McCain denied the claim at a news conference. In separate phone interviews, Bradley Whitford and Richard Schiff -- both of whom starred in television's "The West Wing" -- said late Thursday night that the senator made the remarks after he spoke at length about his reservations about Bush becoming president. Liberal blogger Arianna Huffington first wrote about the incident Monday, asserting... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2014047/posts#comment Sat, 10 May 2008 15:23:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008606/posts President Bush press conference 10:30 AM ET Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008606/posts#comment Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:20:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2003912/posts WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - President George W. Bush addressed the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast just after 8:30 this morning, in a speech filled with glowing references to Pope Benedict XVI.  "It's not every day you get to be the warm-up act to the Holy Father," began the President jovially, referring to the fact that the guests would soon be viewing a live broadcast of the Pope's remarks to the United Nations. "This has been a joyous week," said the President beaming and eliciting applause. "It's been a joyous time for Catholics - and it wasn't such a bad... LifeSite http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2003912/posts#comment Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:09:38 GMT