Bush in Texas: “I’m coming home with my head held high”
posted at 9:17 pm on January 20, 2009 by Allahpundit
A brave face on a tough day. The passion with which he emphasizes the words “50 million” speaks for itself; as for his claim to have tackled the tough issues instead of passing them on to other presidents, that’s true in some cases and … not so true in others.
If you want to say thanks, here’s your chance.
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Better watch out…your talking to the ‘starfleet_dude’! “The Force is strong with him!” I’ll bet he’s wearing the Star Trek underoos right now to prove it!
AUINSC on January 20, 2009 at 9:59 PM
“starfleet_dude on January 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM”
about 60,000 dead jihadis would BEG to differ with that specious assessment …
Buckaroo on January 20, 2009 at 9:59 PM
you sense completely wrong, douche …
Buckaroo on January 20, 2009
Awwww, lil’ Buckaroo is name calling!
heh
artist on January 20, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Avoid it like ShankRoid…all it can do it work a keyboard…
BigWyo on January 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Noneya = alphie?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Or Alaska…
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM
I wish him a comfortable obscurity and quiet fishing trips with Barney.
But, sadly, it would have been better for the country’s survival if Bush had not attacked Iraq, and if Saddam had funneled a WMD to an Islamic jihadist group which went on to strike a U.S. city and cause major casualties …because then we would be more unified and serious ~as a nation and a people~ in fighting back against the retrograde global Muslim movement aiming at establishing a planetwide theocratic tyranny.
Instead, the country is more divided than ever, 9/11′s righteous rage has been diluted and lost for good, and Bush’s feckless “Islam is a Religion of Peace” nonsense muddied the waters about Mohammadism’s intolerant, imperialistic, terroristic dogmas.
Sometimes preventing one pain causes far worse suffering.
May Obama learn this lesson fast, and hard.
profitsbeard on January 20, 2009 at 10:01 PM
The Invasion of the Trolls: 2009
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Whatever, if Texas suceeds I plan to move to Texas.
MikeA on January 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Or Alaska…
CCRWM on January 20, 2009
Buckaroo look! Two more alarmists!
artist on January 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
A very nice wrapup, good humor, good reminders. He wasn’t the best President, and I think that both Afghanistan and Iraq are lost causes, but he strikes me as a good person overall.
SpencerFan on January 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
by definition, doesn’t a troll have to derail a thread — these morons are but speedbumps …
Buckaroo on January 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Thank you so much President Bush!!!!!!!
I will miss your grace, honesty, tenacity, straightforwardness, bravery, convictions, and class you’ve shown in the office. You will always be my president.
I’ve notice in President Bush’s speech today that a huge lift is off his shoulders. He is relaxed. He has a great home to come to. Texas’ beauty and a beautiful family. Enjoy your years at home. You deserve it.
jencab on January 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
God bless, Mr. President. Thank you for eight hard years of service to America, and thank you for keeping us from further attack for seven of those years. I’ll never forget the look on your face when told about the attack on the WTC; you felt the same as we all did, maybe deeper. You’ve been a most excellent president of our United States. Honor and respect to you always.
Liam on January 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Thanks for clearing that up for me!
VolMagic on January 20, 2009 at 10:03 PM
He was also in charge that first year, you know
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM
“Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM”
do you have to work at being this obtuse or does it come naturally?
Buckaroo on January 20, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I’m glad you have nothing else to do but sit on your PC and type the same things over and over.
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:05 PM
LOL, my pleasure!
Ciannaky on January 20, 2009 at 10:05 PM
LOL! I forgot about underoos, bad memories.
Don’t worry about me, I’ve tri-cordered his basement. As the old joke goes, there’s no intelligent life down there.
Laura in Maryland on January 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM
He was also in charge that first year, you know
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Yes. Thank God. If it had been Bubba or Barry, they would have threatened Bin Laden with a subpoena, and we might not be here now.
kingsjester on January 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM
do you have to work at being this obtuse or does it come naturally?
Buckaroo on January 20, 2009
Seems genetic.
artist on January 20, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Hey…………. butte-pirate,
……………9/11 was Clinton’s fault because for eight years, he did everything to keep the FBI and CIA from working together with Jamie Gorelick’s wall, less they find out about his Chinese funny money, which in turned left us blind to the war that was being waged against us until the attacks started to add up on the Trade Towers, on the USS Cole, on our Embassies in Africa, and on, and on, and on, and on………….
……………. If we get hit tomorrow, it will only be Mr. Obama’s fault if he tells the troops and policies that President Bush put in place to protect us to stand down………
……… by the way, how is the third grade treating you this time around?
Seven Percent Solution on January 20, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Noneya likes to pretend his idiotic Democrats would have let Bush do anything unfriendly to Muslim terrorists before 9/11 happened.
Speedwagon82 on January 20, 2009 at 10:08 PM
So I assume you all would have given President Gore the same free pass you give Dumbya?
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:09 PM
“Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:09 PM”
thankfully, that’s a hypothetical we’ll never have to endure ..
:-)
Buckaroo on January 20, 2009 at 10:09 PM
She’s proof of the Dems’ superiority, they’ve taught parrots to type.
Laura in Maryland on January 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Noneya is mad because we said no to gay marraige… Just skip over this bitter person’s post and enjoy the accolades a lot of good people are giving Preident Bush! I’m feeling a little better reading it…
Plus what will it take to make a Liberal happy if they can’t be happy today when their Messiah got inagruated? Very sad…
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Yes, and if 9/11 only took eight months to plan, that might mean something more than proof of Clinton’s failure.
Esthier on January 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM
i thought she was a he — like it matters …
Buckaroo on January 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Idea:
How about we all just ignore Noneya. We all know he is just here trying to get us all riled up. Folks (children?) like him/her/itself thrive on attention. Noneya likes attention, and will do anything to get it — negative or positive.
So, I am bringing to vote a resolution to ignore the trolls. Don’t feed them, don’t look at them. They are like whining children. Ignore them long enough and they will shut up.
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I can’t help picturing to myself President Bush, back at his beloved ranch, singing quietly to himself in that universal childhood chant:
He don’t know what’s gonna hit him.
He don’t know what’s gonna hit him.
He don’t know what’s gonna hit him.
He don’t know what’s gonna hit him.
and giggling.
Mommynator on January 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:09 PM
He would have reacted the same way as Barry and Bubba. As history tells it, he started his own cult and got a Nobel Prize for an unproven theory. Right now, he’s somewhere hiding from his disgruntled followers who are freezing their tails off.
kingsjester on January 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM
It’s about time we stopped making war on a noun.
starfleet_dude on January 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM
I hear ya man, that whole “War on Poverty” (LBJ-Democrat) thing has been a forty year boondoggle.
Did I mention LBJ was a democrat?
Bishop on January 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Lol.
“Jokes on yooou, Barack!”
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Didn’t Noneya tell us she is a lesbian who strongly resembles the ambiguous Pat that used to be on SNL?
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Clinton wasn’t in charge of protecting us on 9/11/01 was he? who was, again?
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Why aren’t you people ignoring Noneya?
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Okay…sounds good to me…
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:16 PM
why aren’t you ignoring the people who aren’t ignoring me?
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Why aren’t you people ignoring Noneya?
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM
It’s that low hanging fruit thing.
Bishop on January 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Okay… Let’s rename it…
-
“The War On Islamo Fascism”
RalphyBoy on January 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM
President Bush: Thank you again for 8 years of service to this great nation!! I admire your convictions and your strength to make tough decisions. President Obama could only hope to be half the man you are. He cares more about polls and popularity than making sure this nation is safe and on the right track. Godspeed to you and your lovely family. Watching this video makes me wish I lived in the great state of Texas!!
Callie C. on January 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM
These children live off of attention. We should stop giving it and move on, word?
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
It’s that low hanging fruit thing.
Bishop on January 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM
That is a Politically Incorrect name…but it’s still funny.
kingsjester on January 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Sorry, I forgot about the “No Feeding” signs. I’m in.
Laura in Maryland on January 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Besides, noneya had a little accident earlier with an IED she was planting, you should take pity and indulge the poor thing.
Bishop on January 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I’m going to assume you missed my point on 9/11 taking more than eight months to plan and just move on from there.
Esthier on January 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
So. Anyone see that ridiculous scarf on Rangel today?
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Why aren’t you people ignoring Noneya!
blatanblue on Jan 20,2009 at 10:15PM.
blatanblue: Its because,me thinks, that Noneya
has ‘Fence Post Turtle Syndrome’!haha:)
canopfor on January 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM
OT, has anyone else visited Manly Rash today? I still miss him *Sniff*
Laura in Maryland on January 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM
to plan, yes, but who was prez when it was implemented?
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM
word :)
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Where did that Manly Rash guy go anyway?
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM
God Bless you and your family President Bush. Although I didn’t agree with you on everything, I think you did the best you could despite the rows of egg shells liberals made you walk on.
mindhacker on January 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM
That is a Politically Incorrect name…but it’s still funny.
kingsjester on January 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Well, lesbian who drags her knuckles on the ground, I thought it fit.
Bishop on January 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Cause we’re all really cool people. I mean if I were single, you’d so want to meet up with me.
Esthier on January 20, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Did he stop posting because we lost the election?
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:22 PM
http://www.manlyrash.com/blog/
Laura in Maryland on January 20, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Fanning the flames, baby.
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:23 PM
-1
+1
wise_man on January 20, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Gracious until the end — what an awesome man this George W. Bush is.
God bless you Mr. President.
Richard Romano on January 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Here ya go, Laura. I miss Manly too.
http://www.manlyrash.com/blog/video-listerine%C2%AE-2
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on January 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Closer to the mark…
BigWyo on January 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Surely you think a plan this intricate would be a little difficult to track in eight years when the previous administration had eight. The World Trade Center was attacked on Clinton’s watch too.
Esthier on January 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM
It is the thing of which we do not speak. Let’s just say it got ugly, bets were made, and we miss him. *dabs eyes*
Laura in Maryland on January 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM
wouldn’t be the first time i was with someone who was married, come on over!
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM
What did happen to Manly Rash? Did he change his screen name after the McCain fiasco? Don’t know why, but I loved that guy’s posts during the election. I guess it gave me hope that McCain/Palin could pull off a win.
Callie C. on January 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM
President Bush –
Thank you for your public service, both to your state and to your country. I’m glad your parents are still here so you will be able to spend time with them and the rest of your family and friends. May God Bless.
kingsjester on January 20, 2009 at 10:26 PM
ManlyRash cant come post here cause hes got a blog now?
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:26 PM
From Manly’s site…pretty accurate…
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I meant, “difficult to track in eight months when the previous administration had eight years.”
Forgive my grammatical offenses or else I’ll go grammar troll on you. I do it for a living, so I’m only partially kidding.
Esthier on January 20, 2009 at 10:27 PM
oooo…he/she/it is a naughty he/she/it!
AUINSC on January 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Awesome. Rock on Mr. President. This is good to see.
tartan on January 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Esthier, you be fannin’ the flames!
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:29 PM
oooo…he/she/it is a naughty he/she/it!
AUINSC on January 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Careful, the last person who got invited over set off a roadside bomb.
Bishop on January 20, 2009 at 10:30 PM
No, that’s not it. He made a vow, and he kept it. Give his site a vist, he’s just wonderful… *reaches for tissue*
Laura in Maryland on January 20th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Laura in Maryland on January 20, 2009 at 10:31 PM
wanna join us?
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Oh too bad I enjoyed reading his posts… Thanks for the link to his blog…
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Noneya and I are old friends now. She pretends that she thinks I’m a bigot who isn’t worthy of her time, but I know she cares.
Esthier on January 20, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Big thanks to you, Dubs, and to your yellow rose, Miss Laura!
Christien on January 20, 2009 at 10:34 PM
No, he lost a bet…and is honoring it. Hence the appearance and continued posting by Noneya, Benny, et. al…
Alas…
Of course, baldilocks pretty much kicked a lung out of Noneya today…and it’s still back…even though at one point I think Noneya was about ready to cry…tenacity…
wow…
BigWyo on January 20, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Shouldn’t you be dancing about now?
Schadenfreude on January 20, 2009 at 10:34 PM
We will miss him more than you realize.
SouthernGent on January 20, 2009 at 10:35 PM
All these histories betwixt commenters!
Bam-chicka-wow-wow
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:35 PM
I can see it tomorrow………….
……….. time for the Security briefing in the White House at 7:00AM, and no one shows up on time………. every one calls in sick, like this is still a campaign or something, and the workers are just finishing the teleprompters in the Oval Office……….
President George W. Bush is called…………..
…………. and after he stops laughing, he tells the Military Aide on the phone…..
Seven Percent Solution on January 20, 2009 at 10:35 PM
How does one go about getting released from one’s vow…if that is possible?
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Are we sure it’s a ‘she’? If so, I wanna hear from her ‘life partner’ to find out why she’s such an unhinged bitch.
BigWyo on January 20, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Hey, I may be incredible, but I need some wining and dining first.
At least you’re not under the impression I’m shy.
Esthier on January 20, 2009 at 10:37 PM
By the way………….
……… has anyone else noticed that at all the “Balls” that Mr. Obama has stopped at tonight, when he talks………
………. he needs teleprompters?
And when he goes off message, the first words out of his mouth are…………. “ummmm, ahhhhh, ummmmm”?
Seven Percent Solution on January 20, 2009 at 10:38 PM
LOL
Good to know
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Good luck Mr. President, we will miss you and Laura.
May your retirement be happy, quiet, loud, fun, busy, relaxed, resourceful, energetic, even-keeled and everything and anything you could ever want and hope for – but most of all – may it be filled with good times, good food, good friends and your wonderful family!
We will miss Mrs. Bush, she was the best First Lady this country ever had!
We love you both very much and wish you nothing but the best!!!
AprilOrit on January 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Not possible for Manly, too much honor there.
Laura in Maryland on January 20, 2009 at 10:41 PM
even if you are, i’ll help you unleash that inner-Bristol Palin!
Noneya on January 20, 2009 at 10:42 PM
US?!? I thought it was just me and you! Forget, it not into that freaky perv stuff.
AUINSC on January 20, 2009 at 10:43 PM
I miss him already
*sniff*
ToddonCapeCod on January 20, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Who of us is watching the big 0???
CCRWM on January 20, 2009 at 10:45 PM
……… I want to be able tell my six year old son exactly what happened to this country.
Seven Percent Solution on January 20, 2009 at 10:50 PM
*Captain Jack Sparrow voice*
Where’s all the sexual innuendo gone?!
:(
blatantblue on January 20, 2009 at 10:51 PM
With a three-some straight out the gate? My inner Bristol can mean sleeping with teenage boys without using contraceptives, but that seems to be pushing it a tad.
Esthier on January 20, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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