Miami Herald: Yesterday in Crawford (shrub's "my life" nonsense)

[speedoo]

(snip)

''Who knew that the beginning of the end of the occupation in Iraq was going to start last Saturday in Crawford, Texas?'' said Sheehan, of Vacaville, Calif., who started the protest Aug. 6 in memory of her 24-year-old son Casey, killed in Iraq last year. ``We're here to change the world.''

In the meantime, President Bush defended staying with his schedule.

`PART OF THE JOB'

Before leaving for a two-hour bike ride with some of his staff and journalists, Bush said he is aware of Sheehan's antiwar sentiments and those others who have joined her protest near his ranch.

''But whether it be here or in Washington or anywhere else, there's somebody who has got something to say to the president, that's part of the job,'' Bush said. ``And I think it's important for me to be thoughtful and sensitive to those who have got something to say. But I think it's also important for me to go on with my life, to keep a balanced life.''

Sheehan is seeking a justification for the war, as well as her son's death.

''I don't want comfort from him,'' she said Friday. ``I want answers. I want the truth.''

In addition to the bike ride, the president's schedule included an evening Little League Baseball playoff game, a lunch meeting with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, some fishing and some reading. ''I think the people want the president to be in a position to make good, crisp decisions and to stay healthy,'' he said when asked about bike riding while Sheehan wanted to speak with him. ``And part of my being is to be outside exercising.''

''So I'm mindful of what goes on around me,'' Bush added. ``On the other hand, I'm also mindful that I've got a life to live and will do so.''

BUSH BACKERS

As about a dozen Bush supporters stood across the street holding signs, down from more than 250 who gathered there Saturday morning, one exchange became heated. A Bush supporter approached an antiwar veteran, and they stood chest to chest as deputies tried to separate them.

When the veteran shouted about his wartime experiences and yelled, ''I earned the right to be here!'' several of his fellow protesters subdued him, moving him away as he sobbed and his knees buckled.

Sheriff's deputies and Secret Service agents otherwise kept the groups on opposite sides of the road, and no one was arrested.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/nation/12376924.htm

(registration required, and i hope this is not a dupe)

[rodeodance]

1. whow this story went from waco to Miami trib. hope it shows up in more

papers----maybe it might hit the media???

[johnlal]

2. Sorry to intrude, Mr. President.

I know you have to live your own life, but you are president for ALL of us, not just the Bush Pioneers. If this is too much of an intrusion on your life, I'm sure Mr. Kerry could have alleviated your burdens.

[speedoo]

3. How about the "good, crisp decisions" part?

Wasn't that a hoot?

[unrepuke]

4. Keeping "Balanced" and on his bike = Hard Work

"Yeah, I'm sensitive about it. Now watch this bike ride..."


x(

[rasputin1952]

5. Both sides have the Right to speak...but the RW side has no credibility

They chose a poor fight to make a stand on.

A grieving mother, who has had her son sacrificed on the altar of war, vs. a group that has nothing to lose....:shrug:

At the end of the article, some guy says that he feels for Cindy, but she is "going about this the wrong way"...what is the 'right' way? I cannot fathom where this guy is coming from.

This is just one more thorn in the side of a crippled administration.
Sheehan knows that there are ramification for bush if she stands her ground. This has the RW nervous...just like the Schiavo case, they chose a poor place to mount a fight.

[flordehinojos]

6. speaking out of both sides of his mouth!

you can't serve God and serve the devil at the same time.

Saying, "And I think it's important for me to be thoughtful and sensitive to those who have got something to say. But I think it's also important for me to go on with my life, to keep a balanced life.''

Bush is serving his life, while being INSENSITIVE to those WHO DO HAVE something to say, or to ask of him.

Bush is serving a plate of hot shit he hopes those who have something to say to him, or ask of him will swallow, while, he turns his back on them!

Hogwash Mr. Bush. I don't buy your shitty crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Irresponsibility has been one of your trademarks. Another one has been an attitude of couldn't care less. You are really not showing any responsibility for your actions which have led a people's dissent against you. And, you are really showing a, I COULD CARE LESS ATTITUDE towards the people who DO have something to say to you or ask a question of you.

Trademark Bush. Make no Mistake about that.

One thing you ain't Mr. Bush, is sensitive. Another thing you ain't is caring. Not to mention that you are not truthful. And not to mention that going on with your life when so many troops are loosing theirs to defend your greed is.....speech robbing, breath taking and narcissistic beyond belief!

[For PaisAn]

7. EXACTLY!

n/t

[Bellamia]

8. Wow, Good for You

I wish Bush would get the message, in large print; but then, do we know if he can even read????? He's such a klutz.