Tuesday, September 12, 2006
best of times, worst of times
I actually know the reason they can't (bds) but what a shame that some people probably didn't let themselves see the decency and kindness President Bush showed to each and every family member at three separate memorial services yesterday. Can you imagine getting up and knowing that you're going to be in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon, spending the day with family and friends of nearly three thousand still grieving citizens? I know it's his job and I know he loves the personal part of his work, but for a human being to share nearly ten thousand people's raw and sad emotions in the course of one day must be, well, hard though also inspiring and heartfelt. I watched the Flight 93 service on C-Span last night and thought it was remarkable in many ways, not least for its simplicity and sweetness. I was struck by the President's quiet and attentive moments with every single person there - shaking hands, hugging, giving autographs when asked, taking photographs, squatting down to talk with children, over and over and over. And you know how babies pat you when you hold them, and how sweet it is? Many people patted him as he talked with them, and it seemed so genuine, gentle and comforting.
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| posted by jau at 9:38 AM
jau — at 9:30 PM, September 13, 2006:
| posted by jau at 9:38 AM
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jau — at 9:30 PM, September 13, 2006:
What a wonderful trio of messages to come home to! I think I decided to vote for him the day I realized that I smiled when he spoke because he clearly cared about what he said and believed. Plus, clearly he wanted to be president and felt he had much to do and give, but he equally clearly would have been fine if he lost because his life is about more than competition and politics. I'm glad we know and I'm sure history will support our knowledge that he's a good, focused and thoughtful man.
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