About 3 weeks ago Paul Wolfowitz made the base rounds in Germany to speak to members of the Base Support Battalions/Family Readiness Groups (catch the adoration in the photo):
http://www.rlehner.de/thepoint/2004/2004.pdf. Wolfowitz showed a DVD of Mrs. Bush's message to the military's children. It actually is an expansion of what she said to them in March 31, 2003, found here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/04/20030408-8.htmlHe passed out copies of the DVD to military chiefs/administrative heads in the audience, and they, in turn, have been showing Mrs. Bush's message to the soldiers' children, the perfect vehicle for promoting Bush's propaganda message just as the absentee ballots were rolling in. Here's a transcript of what Mrs. Bush said (please place all hot drinks and food away from the monitor as you read, or else have a wastebasket nearby). I think it is a timely post, considering the more than 100,000 Iraqi dead you reference above:
Message from Mrs. Laura Bush
Greetings from back home in America.
President Bush and I are thinking about you and your families while your mom or dad is protecting our country and helping people in other nations build a better life. People all across the world have witnessed the bravery and the courage of your parents. We’ve seen their kindness, especially to the people of Afghanistan and Iraq. In those two countries, your parents have helped to free millions of families and children from violence and hatred. They’ve given children everywhere, especially here in America, the chance to grow up in peace. As they defend our country, and advance freedom, they’re also changing people’s lives. Your moms and dads are supplying whole villages with their first taste of clean water. They’re delivering medicine to sick children and supplies to hospitals. They’re rebuilding schools so that millions of children can study and learn. In fact, thanks to your parents, little girls who were not allowed to read or to sit in a classroom at all are going to school for the first time in their lives. You should be incredibly proud of your parents just as every American is grateful for their service. We’re also incredibly proud of you. You don’t fly jet planes or wear uniforms, but as children of our troops, you serve, too. The courage with which you do so is an inspiration to us all. You face the challenge of moving to new bases, new schools, and even new countries. You have to learn new languages, and make new friends while helping your parents at home with housework, babysitting, and lots of letter writing. And the hardest part, you worry about your mom and dad faraway. I know being apart from the people you love is not easy., but as long as there is hatred in the world, there will be a need for brave men and women like your parents to protect America. We’ll never forget their commitment to our country. As your moms and dads are helping others, I hope you’ll continue to help your families at home. You can set the table for your mom or dad, or read to your brothers and sisters. You can clean up your room without being asked, or write a special letter to your parents where they are deployed. And keep studying and working hard in school. Being kind to others, helping around the house, and doing well in school are great ways you can support and honor your parents. Remember that people all across America care about you and your parents. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Next time you write to your mom or dad, tell them how much President Bush and I appreciate their courage and dedication. Thank you for everything that you do to support your families and serve your country. May God grant you strength and patience, and may God bless America.
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