strata-sphere.com - 1/19/2009
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I know my support for Bush is derided by numerous small minded extremists on the left and right. But that puts me right where I want to be when it comes to getting any nod of respect. Those egomaniacs who have a network TV grasp of what it takes to ...
thedemocraticstrategist.org - 1/19/2009
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thedemocraticstrategist.org —
As the George W. Bush Era comes to
a merciful close, and we bid farewell to his...
many appointees, there are plenty of retrospectives being written and published, mostly negative, a few more mixed or even hilariously positive. But one...
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"A Farewell to Republicans"
cbsnews.com - 1/16/2009
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cbsnews.com —
(CBS) This copy of President Bush's farewell address
to the nation was provided by the White House...
press office prior to Mr. Bush actually delivering the speech: Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your president. The ...
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Transcript Of President's Farewell Address, Bush: ...
thenation.com - 1/19/2009
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thenation.com —
At the risk of gilding the tinsel, let
the record be set down finally as The Nation...
takes leave this week of the "only party fit to rule." American memories are short. Four years from now the public will be asked to restore the Republicans and ...
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A Farewell to Republicans
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If you were First Lady…
The Anchoress —
... How about two quick round-ups - the first in praise of, and not burying George W. Bush - and the second looking at the inaugural in all its splendor and excess? Yeah, I knew you’d want one. ...
Thank You Mr. President
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS —
... I saw the President speak the other night and I was very moved by the speech. Then I saw this great, unapologetic defense of the Bush Presidency. And you know what? I found myself agreeing with almost everything that AJ Strata had to say. Below is a decent excerpt but there is a lot more. Read it ALL: ...
Thank You Mr. President
The Discerning Texan —
... I saw the President speak the other night and I was very moved by the speech. Then I saw this great, unapologetic defense of the Bush Presidency. And you know what? I found myself agreeing with almost everything that AJ Strata had to say. Below is a decent excerpt but there is a lot more. Read it ALL: ...
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