Thread: G BUSH or G WASHINTON our president thinks ???

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MOUNT VERNON, Va. — President Bush honored the 275th birthday of the nation's first president on Monday, likening George Washington's long struggle that gave birth to a nation to the war on global terrorism.

"Today, we're fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life," said Bush, standing in front of Washington's home and above a mostly frozen Potomac River.

"And as we work to advance the cause of freedom around the world, we remember that the father of our country believed that the freedoms we secured in our revolution were not meant for Americans alone."

Bush chose the national Presidents Day holiday to make his first visit as president to Mount Vernon. He and first lady Laura Bush helped lay a wreath at Washington's tomb, then the president gave a speech from a platform on the bowling green lawn of the estate.

"I feel right at home here. After all, this is the home of the first George W. I thank President Washington for welcoming us today. He doesn't look a day over 275 years old," Bush said to laughter.

Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732.

"On the field of battle, Washington's forces were facing a mighty empire, and the odds against them were overwhelming. The ragged Continental Army lost more battles than it won, suffered waves of desertions, and stood on the brink of disaster many times. Yet George Washington's calm hand and determination kept the cause of independence and the principles of our Declaration alive," Bush said on a clear but frigid day, speaking to several hundred people.


Mount Vernon is about 16 miles south of the White House. Bush traveled by helicopter.

"In the end, General Washington understood that the Revolutionary War was a test of wills, and his will was unbreakable," said Bush. "After winning the war, Washington did what victorious leaders rarely did at the time. He voluntarily gave up power.

Washington's retirement didn't last long, Bush noted.

"As president, George Washington understood that his decisions would shape the future of our young nation and set precedent. He formed the first Cabinet, appointed the first judges, and issued the first veto."

"Over the centuries, America has succeeded because we have always tried to maintain the decency and the honor of our first president," Bush said.

Before and after Bush's speech, recorded music by the 3rd U.S. Infantry Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps blared through loudspeakers. Organizers of the event said the fife and drum corps had planned to perform live, but decided against it Sunday night because of expected temperatures in the 20s that could have damaged their historic instruments.

and I want George W. Bush to lay off Cousin George. Cousin George is a member of my family and I don't appreciate George W. Bush daring to compare his traitor self to my cousin. I consider that to be an insult to my cousin and to my family.

He's probably got about as much in common with Washington as I do with Marilyn Monroe.

Your very funny Crazybird!

Originally Posted by FormerlyGarcia

and I want George W. Bush to lay off Cousin George. Cousin George is a member of my family and I don't appreciate George W. Bush daring to compare his traitor self to my cousin. I consider that to be an insult to my cousin and to my family.

Historically speaking, he has a point. Though Washington did not take the military action necessary to end the Islamic scourge of the Barbary Corsairs (the Marine suppression fo the pirates did not begin in earnest until 1801), the unprovoked attacks of these North African Muslims were quite similar to the Muslim extremism and terrorism we are suffering today. Attempts to buy off the Corsairs or to pacify them by meeting their extortion demands were unsuccessful and attempts to find safety in alliances with Europe failed to stop the attacks on US shipping. Not until the US sent the Marines to Tripoli to attack the pirates on their own soil did the attacks stop.

Equate Bush with Washington??? George Bush couldn't powder George Washington's wig!

Originally Posted by 31scout

Equate Bush with Washington??? George Bush couldn't powder George Washington's wig!

No, but I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to snort it, though.

Bush said:

"Today, we're fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life," said Bush, standing in front of Washington's home and above a mostly frozen Potomac River.

We are fighting in a war that has no end. Instead of sending our troops to fight in far-away wars that involve islamists in several different countries, why not keep our country safe and have our troops stationed along our borders to keep the enemies out. This is where we need protection the most. By the way, "The War On Terror" is not new. It has been going on since the beginning of time. So they need to stop with the scare tactics. It is only causing undo stress and panic amoung America's citizens.

Originally Posted by firecracker

Bush said:

"Today, we're fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life," said Bush, standing in front of Washington's home and above a mostly frozen Potomac River.

We are fighting in a war that has no end. Instead of sending our troops to fight in far-away wars that involve islamists in several different countries, why not keep our country safe and have our troops stationed along our borders to keep the enemies out. This is where we need protection the most. By the way, "The War On Terror" is not new. It has been going on since the beginning of time. So they need to stop with the scare tactics. It is only causing undo stress and panic amoung America's citizens.

While I can't disagree with the desire to place our troops on our own borders, I also must say that I have seen the tangible effects of the US getting tough and taking the fight to the terrorists. During the Clinton Administration we averaged approximately one major terrorist attack against the US or its military assets every year. They were blowing up our military barracks, running explosives into ships, trying to take down the WTC (the first time), etc. All of that has stopped since we got tough in the wake of 9/11. I find it difficult to imagine that other Americans can't see that cause and effect.

31scout wrote:
Equate Bush with Washington??? George Bush couldn't powder George Washington's wig!

CountFloyd wrote:
No, but I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to snort it, though.