posted on February 19, 2001 11:07:05 PM
Dubya returned ohome for the first time since his inauguration and of course held a black tie barbeque.
Amidst all of the celebrants he displayed a poetic side when speaking of Texas: "Home is important," he mused in his remarks. "It's important to have a home.".
In other remarks during the occasion, Bush said that he was happy to be there because:
"I want to stay in touch with real Americans," leaving the non Texas remainder of the country's populace to wonder what sort of faux Americans they are, or rather WE are in his esteemed view.
You'd think that he would at least have included Floridians, wouldn't you?
posted on February 19, 2001 11:18:08 PM
Because he said he wanted to "stay in touch with real Americans" does not imply to me what you are insinuating. He said that...but he did not say that necessarily of Texans...he could have been saying that just as a way to say that being around his home and family reminded him of what real Americans are...people just like you and me, and not like the hustle and bustle of the politicians that I am sure he is now surrounded by. He didn't say that _Texans_ were real Americans...did he? No, he just said he was glad to be home, and glad to be around some real Americans. I am sure I would be saying the same thing, no matter where my family lived...anything getting back to ones roots has to be really relaxing in his position.
posted on February 20, 2001 04:27:24 AM
That's the link that I was going to include above. I was rushing, and forgot it-never even looked at the post before leaving.
I had been working on a swing shift for four years in a postal place, and then took a job on the day shift. The manager of the whole place made a point of finding me to shake my hand and welcome me to the team.
Guess the night shift was on a different team, as far as he was concerned.
James,
If you move to Texas from New York you'll need to get a green card before you can work.
posted on February 20, 2001 09:06:07 AM
From the article:
The headphones he wore so that he could hear a simultaneous translation of Spanish to English made it look as if he was simultaneously enjoying some tunes.
posted on February 20, 2001 01:31:50 PM
No comment...I no longer know if I should or .....Indeed, is it 2004 YET???....
I suppose "a faux American" is anyone who did NOT want/did not cast a vote for him...And THAT represents A LOT OF PEOPLE...How many, none will ever know, since he had all the evidence locked away...
I need to go back to NPR News, as they were discussing his appointing Secretary blahblahblah to be in charge of the future VOTE CASTING design, which could be based on AVERAGE AND PROBABILITY .....So, if 3 votes are for him, and 2 for Gore, then bush would win, it would point to that PROBABLE outcome.....I am SICK, SICK at heart...
I am not very good with factual information, as I gather it mostly from NPR (the NON-regurgitated type of news) and the Jim Leher News Hour...So, don't crucify me for not using the proper wording... ken...Come to the rescue and find me a link to this new development, please.... I am positive you have heard about it this morning.
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Gosh Shosh!
posted on February 20, 2001 04:51:03 PM
On a more cheerful note, a RL friend recently emailed me these collected observations by G.W.'s friend and fellow Texan, Molly Ivins:
The president is a Texan, the governor is an
Aggie, God's in His heaven, all's right with the world. And I want it noted for the record that I am doing my dead-level best to be cheerful about this revolting development.
Several reasons for non-Republicans to perk up:
George W. Bush is not stupid.
George W. Bush is not mean.
Most of us non-Republicans didn't vote for him, so no one can blame us. No matter what happens for the next four
years, we can say: "It's not our fault; we didn't elect him." This will be especially useful when dealing with persons of the French persuasion.
High entertainment value: The fact that Bush cannot express himself well in the English language is a constant source of delight to us all. In his defense, no matter how badly
he mangles it, you can almost always tell what he was trying to say. The Texanism is, "My tongue got caught in my eyeteeth, so I couldn't see what I was saying."
Is our children learning?
He wants to be the Education President.
He knows that Canada is one of our most important neighbors to the north.
Sometimes he is able to laugh at himself.
He married well.
We already know most of the people in his Cabinet, although quite a few of us are too young to remember them.
Although restoration of the glory days of the Nixon years was not what most of us had in mind, it should be interesting.
Many Texans will find employment in this administration. It will get them out of Austin.
His favorite foods are chili dogs and chicken-fried steak, which will gross out the entire East Coast. Take that, you
radicchio-eating foodies.
Laura likes writers.
Dubya likes dogs and cats.
Think what a refreshing new perspective he will bring. Who else ever thought that Jimmy Carter was "a European-style socialist"?
No one who loves baseball can be all bad. Try to forget that he traded Sammy Sosa.
The man is not a workaholic. This will save the taxpayers a bunch on the White House electric bill -- no lights burning
'til all hours in the Oval Office.
His new ranch in Crawford will force the entire national press corps to spend tons of time in Waco, upping their cultural IQ by going to the Dr Pepper Museum.
New hope for the inarticulate.
Dyslexia becomes fashionable.
He wants more energy exploration in Mexico so we won't be so dependent on foreign oil.
"I mean, these good folks are revolutionizing how businesses conduct their business. And like them, I am very
optimistic about our position in the world and about its influence on the United States. We're concerned about the
short-term economic news, but long-term, I'm optimistic. And so, I hope investors, you know -- secondly I hope investors hold investments for periods of time -- that I've
always found the best investments are those that you salt away based on economics." -- Jan. 4, 2001.
He's rich because the taxpayers of Arlington built a baseball stadium for him, but he doesn't think government should do much else.
"I am mindful of the difference between the executive branch and the legislative branch. I assured all four of the leaders that I know the difference, and that difference
is they pass the laws and I execute them." -- Dec. 18, 2000.
"The Legislature's job is to write law. It's the executive branch's job to interpret law." -- Nov. 22, 2000.
"Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our
neighborhoods." -- Dec. 20, 2000.
"Well, I think if you say you're going to do something and don't do it, that's trustworthiness." -- Aug. 30, 2000.
All in all, we can conclude that George W. Bush will increasify the national joy with words that resignate with our people after full analyzation, possibly even adding to
the joy of Grecians and Timorians; he should not be misunderestimated and will make the pie higher.
posted on February 21, 2001 09:52:04 AMAntiquary....What a lovely way to help me through this cold and dreary day...You have brought me great happiness with your post.... Thank G-d for you and ken...
******** Gosh Shosh!
posted on February 21, 2001 01:20:25 PM
Hi Shosh. It's cold and dreary here today also. Reading all the fun posts here always warms and brightens the day.
What I like best about Molly is that she has sufficient material from Bush's RL that she doesn't have to pad with purloined Dan Quayle quotes.
or 
.....Indeed, is it 2004 YET???....