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CHARLOTTESVILLE — President Bush invoked the memory of Thomas Jefferson Friday in welcoming new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Monticello, saying "I'll be proud to call you a fellow American."
On his final Fourth of July as president, Bush told an audience at the home of the Declaration of Independence's author that he was honored to be present for the naturalization.
Anti-war protesters shouted out calls for Bush's impeachment on nine occasions during Bush's brief remarks, and the president responded by saying he agrees that "we believe in free speech in the United States of America."
The last six Fourth of July holidays have taken place amid continuing violence in Iraq. Bush's addition of 28,000 U.S. troops last year in Iraq helped foster a measure of stability in what is now the sixth summer of the war.
The 150 or so demonstrators, from a variety of groups opposing Bush's policies on the war in Iraq, also rallied along the path of the president's motorcade to Monticello.
Bush mentioned neither the war in Iraq nor the battle against terrorism in his speech, other than to say that "we pay tribute to the brave men and women who wear the uniform."
For the people assembled with him at the naturalization ceremony, he said: "When you raise your hands and take your oath, you will complete an incredible journey. ... From this day forward, the history of the United States will be part of your heritage."
"Throughout our history," he said, "the words of the declaration have inspired immigrants around the world to set sail to our shores. ... They made America a melting pot of culture from all across the world. They made diversity a great strength of our democracy."
"Those of you taking the oath of citizenship at this ceremony hail from 30 different nations," Bush noted. " ... You all have one thing in common — and that is a shared love of freedom ... and this is the love that makes us all Americans."
Said Bush: "This is a fitting place to celebrate our nation's independence. Thomas Jefferson once said he'd rather celebrate the Fourth of July than his own birthday. To me, it's pretty simple — the Fourth of July weekend is my birthday weekend."
Before his brief remarks, the president was given a tour of Jefferson's home including the room where the author of the Declaration of Independence died on July 4, 1826, the same day as the death of Jefferson's predecessor, John Adams.
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{"commentId":2116786,"authorDomain":"Rixar13"}
Kicking the can down the road, Guessing he will play "Golf" in the afternoon. Happy 4th of July.
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- 1 vote
#1 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 8:30 AM EDT{"commentId":2118008,"authorDomain":"arcanebliss"}
"Top Wire
* Analysis: Obama's shifts to center give GOP ammo
* Obama looks to turn Montana blue in the fall
* Obama says Iraq trip could refine his policy
* Obama visits traditionally-Republican Montana
* Obama may accept nomination at Invesco Field
* Obama says Jones mailer is not an endorsement
* Obama opens door to altering his Iraq policy"
We need new AP writers/reps...
{"commentId":2118008,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"arcanebliss"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":2118193,"authorDomain":"Rixar13"}
Right Wing converts are welcome and things "Change", The Map is changing via Obama.
{"commentId":2118193,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"Rixar13"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":2119119,"authorDomain":"arcanebliss"}
I think it's more that MSM loves a NEW story, McCain was new 8 years ago - now he's anything but. Still, I'd like to hear more about BOTH candidates - not just Obama.
And, I'm an Obama supporter.
{"commentId":2119119,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"arcanebliss"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":2116789,"authorDomain":"jade-log"}
How stark is the difference between these two men? PR versus prescience.
{"commentId":2116789,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jade-log"}
- 1 vote
#2 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 8:31 AM EDT{"commentId":2116960,"authorDomain":"ghaggard"}
I am not a great fan of George Bush, but I must give credit where it is due. He has been in office during a very difficult time. We did recover quickly from 9/11. That was amazing. You can say he was not responsible for that recovery, but then you would have to say he is not responsible for all that is wrong now. My point is that the President of this country is a powerful man, but his powers are limited. Many people are blaming our president for things that he nor anyone else could foresee or control.
The last two years George Bush has been a "Lame Duck", and the real power has been the Democrat controlled congress. If you are unhappy with the last two years, blame the Democrats in congress. It makes and much sense as blaming GWB.
{"commentId":2116960,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"ghaggard"}
- 1 vote
#3 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 9:29 AM EDT{"commentId":2117335,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
The last two years George Bush has been a "Lame Duck", and the real power has been the Democrat controlled congress. If you are unhappy with the last two years, blame the Democrats in congress. It makes and much sense as blaming GWB.
total bull@!$%#; the Democrats do not have enough of a majority to over ride any Bush vetos and the Republicans are more worried about party politics than the country.
Bush as been a total failure..
We did recover quickly from 9/11. That was amazing.
Why was that amazing? More damage was actually done the country after Katrina and that mess is far from cleaned up.
Bush dealt with 9/11 by invading a country which had nothing to do with it. Thats a positive thing? LOL
{"commentId":2117335,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":2117488,"authorDomain":"dviking12"}
I see George. When Bush does something right you say how amazing it is and when he does something bad you say it's because his powers are "limited". I guess that is why we are still in Iraq, that damn Congress won't let Bush bring the troops home.
{"commentId":2117488,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"dviking12"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":2117529,"authorDomain":"dviking12"}
total bull@!$%#; the Democrats do not have enough of a majority to over ride any Bush vetos and the Republicans are more worried about party politics than the country.
In all fairness, at this point both the President and the Democratic Congress want things the way they are. Bush is keeping up with his failed policies because he actually thinks he will be able to turn it around. Democrats refuse to stop Bush because they want voters in November to remember how bad a shape this country is in so they can have a greater majority in Congress.
I'm not sure what is worse; stupidity or politics. Perhaps they are both equally bad.
{"commentId":2117529,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"dviking12"}
- 4 votes
{"commentId":2119543,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
George Haggard, the people that blame Bush for literally everything that goes wrong, will never admit such a thing, sadly.
{"commentId":2119543,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2117005,"authorDomain":"patter1"}
bush is a great one to talk about America the only thing he knows about America and the constitution is how to violate them.
{"commentId":2117005,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"patter1"}
- 4 votes
#4 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 9:40 AM EDT{"commentId":2117491,"authorDomain":"starlighter2002"}
What Bush should do, is go to San Bernadino CA, where roughly 20% of all the people there are staying here illegally, and welcome those folks too. After all, we give the same rights and privileges to anyone who comes here. Then he could go to San Diego, etc, etc. I never listen or care what this man does anymore. I have never had such contempt for a sitting President. Not even Clinton. The only reason I read PART of this story, is so I could beg anyone reading this, not to vote for Bush again in the upcoming election in the form of Mc Cain.
{"commentId":2117491,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"starlighter2002"}
- 3 votes
#5 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 11:16 AM EDT{"commentId":2117819,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
No matter what Bush does there is always negativity followed right behind it. Bush is welcoming our NEW LEGAL CITIZENS. These people go through a lot to become American citizens and that's what this is about. Nothing more and nothing less.
{"commentId":2117819,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":2118659,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
B
ush is welcoming our NEW LEGAL CITIZENS.
Its too bad such a piss poor example of a US citizen is welcoming them.
{"commentId":2118659,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":2119501,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
lol...I'm going to try not to be mean about that comment but...haha well why should I when people like youself do not care. Then again, I should know better than to stoop to a low level like a you far left wingers.
{"commentId":2119501,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2119612,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
So in other words you have no facts to refute my comment: I thought so.
{"commentId":2119612,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":2128425,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
Facts to refute your comment! lol Your comment is nothing but a trifling opinion coming from a obstinate person.
{"commentId":2128425,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
{"commentId":2128506,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
Facts to refute your comment! lol Your comment is nothing but a trifling opinion coming from a obstinate person.
So again you don't and its your own foolish bias speaking.
{"commentId":2128506,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2130895,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
jdoyle, Like I said. There are no facts needed to refute your comment because it's nothing but a trifling opinion from a obstinate person. Is there something in my response to you that you can not comprehend ? Maybe you'll understand this, no matter what I say to you will make a difference because of your preconceived notions.
{"commentId":2130895,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2131903,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
Bush a bad example of a US citizen because he lied to start a war, and is taking away our civil rights: Now do you get it?
{"commentId":2131903,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2132319,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
Actually, Bush didn't start an "illegal" war. He reacted to a war that was brought here to our soil and took it to theirs. This war is a war on terror, and terrorists aren't just in Afghanistan. There were several militant leaders involved in the 9/11 attacks. Also, Bush wasn't the only one for this war to begin with, yet he's now the scapegoat for everything that goes awry. What civil rights has Bush taken away? If you'd please specify for me.
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{"commentId":2133058,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
He reacted to a war that was brought here to our soil and took it to theirs
Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11; didnt you know that?
There were several militant leaders involved in the 9/11 attacks.
None of whom were in Iraq
Also, Bush wasn't the only one for this war to begin with, yet he's now the scapegoat for everything that goes awry.
Of course not, Cheney and Halliburton were all for iti too as well as the big oil cartels.
{"commentId":2133058,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2134100,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
"Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11; didnt you know that? "
Actually, the U.S. officials speculated possible involvement by Saddam immediately after the attacks because Saddam was meeting with al-Qaeda from 1992-2003. Bush alleged that Saddam & al-Qaeda might conspire to launch terrorists attacks on the U.S. Which lead to the war in Iraq.
"Of course not, Cheney and Halliburton were all for iti too as well as the big oil cartels"
No, most of everyone was for it. Even Bush's job approval rating went up to 86%. Numerous countries also introduced an "anti-terrorism" legislation. As for our civil rights being taken away... well you didn't say how or which ones.
{"commentId":2134100,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2134555,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
Actually, the U.S. officials speculated possible involvement by Saddam immediately after the attacks because Saddam was meeting with al-Qaeda from 1992-2003. Bush alleged that Saddam & al-Qaeda might conspire to launch terrorists attacks on the U.S. Which lead to the war in Iraq.
Total bull@!$%#: even Bush wis now saying there was no connection.
As for our civil rights being taken away... well you didn't say how or which ones.
If you don't know you really need to read the news instead of listening to AM radio.
Your right to privacy, habeus corpus. Did you know that now you can be accused of being a terrorist striped of your rights and your citizenship and not even be able to fight it in court?
Yet with the Domestic Security Enhancement Act, informally known as "Patriot II," this basic rule is under attack. The draft legislation, the Justice Department's proposed sequel to the 2001 USA Patriot Act, was recently made public after being leaked to the Center for Public Integrity. The bill would go well beyond its predecessor in threatening essential civil liberties.
Among Patriot II's most worrying provisions are those affecting citizenship. Section 501 of the bill, deceptively titled "Expatriation of Terrorists," would provide for the presumptive denationalization of American citizens who support the activities of any organization that the executive branch has deemed "terrorist." While it is already illegal to provide material support to such groups, even for their lawful activities, such support is considered grounds only for criminal prosecution, not for the loss of citizenship.
http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/03/06/findlaw.analysis.mariner.patriotII/index.html
You can be bundled off to some secret prison and no one will hear from you again.
{"commentId":2134555,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2134573,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
The Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003, also known as The Patriot Act II, Son of Patriot, and various other similar names was draft legislation written by John Ashcroft's Department of Justice. The Center for Public Integrity obtained a copy of the draft, marked "confidential," on February 7, 2003 and posted it on its web site along with commentary.
The draft version of the bill would have expanded the powers of the United States Government while simultaneously curtailing judicial review of these powers. Members of the United States Congress said that they had not seen the drafts, though the documents obtained by the CPI indicated that House speaker Dennis Hastert and US Vice President Dick Cheney have received copies.
Provisions of the February 7th draft version included:
* Removal of court-ordered prohibitions against police agencies spying on domestic groups. * The FBI would be granted powers to conduct searches and surveillance based on intelligence gathered in foreign countries without first obtaining a court order. * Creation of a DNA database of suspected terrorists. * Prohibition of any public disclosure of the names of alleged terrorists including those who have been arrested. * Exemptions from civil liability for people and businesses who voluntarily turn private information over to the government. * Criminalization of the use of encryption to conceal incriminating communications. * Automatic denial of bail for persons accused of terrorism-related crimes, reversing the ordinary common law burden of proof principle. All alleged terrorists would be required to demonstrate why they should be released on bail rather than the government being required to demonstrate why they should be held. * Expansion of the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty. * The United States Environmental Protection Agency would be prevented from releasing "worst case scenario" information to the public about chemical plants. * United States citizens whom the government finds to be either members of, or providing material support to, terrorist groups could have their US citizenship revoked and be deported to foreign countries.
Some provisions of this act have been tacked onto other bills such as the Senate Spending bill and subsequently passed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_Security_Enhancement_Act_of_2003
{"commentId":2134573,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2136896,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
Total bull@!$%#: even Bush wis now saying there was no connection
Exactly, what I've been trying to tell you. You're impossible to debate with. Your preconceived notions will not allow you to acknowledge the facts. You ask why we are in Iraq, I tell you and you still deny it.
If you don't know you really need to read the news instead of listening to AM radio.
Your right to privacy, habeus corpus. Did you know that now you can be accused of being a terrorist striped of your rights and your citizenship and not even be able to fight it in court?
The people that are being "watched" or having their civil rights "taken away" are ones who are suspicious and or are in contact with people overseas. They don't just take people away unless there is a reason. I do agree it's wrong to just up and take a person without a fair trial. That is not how we are supposed to handle things, it's unconstitutional. However, what I do agree with is allowing our government to eaves drop and peoples calls to make sure there is no criminal activity going on. We need more fit ways to keep this country safe from extremists, and dangerous criminals.
{"commentId":2136896,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2137678,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
. I do agree it's wrong to just up and take a person without a fair trial. That is not how we are supposed to handle things, it's unconstitutional.
And Bush took that all away.
Show me proof al Qaida was working with Saddam then send it to the White House because even they aren't pushing that lie anymore.
{"commentId":2137678,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":2117680,"authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
Can't we take just one day off from maligning the President of the United States...
I just returned from a trip to the Middle East, and I wish you fkin whiners commenting here were forced to live over there for a few months. It would give you a great appreciation for what you take for granted here.
Happy Independence Day to our new Americans who obeyed the laws of this country and came here legally!!!!
Happy 232nd Birthday to the greatest country on this earth !!!
{"commentId":2117680,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
- 4 votes
#6 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 11:47 AM EDT{"commentId":2117719,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
Can't we take just one day off from maligning the President of the United States...
Sure~ the day he stops doing damage to the country with ever decision he makes.
{"commentId":2117719,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":2117756,"authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
Sure~ the day he stops doing damage to the country with ever decision he makes.
jdoyle,
whatever...I'm going to go drink some beer...eat some BBQ...watch a baseball game...and then tonight shoot off my shotgun (don't worry I'm 20 miles outside of town)...and then blow some sh!t up with the kids...
{"commentId":2117756,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":2117789,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
Have fun and do it while you can still afford to!
{"commentId":2117789,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":2117847,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
I agree jazzman646, well said!!!!! Happy 4th of July!!!
{"commentId":2117847,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":2118924,"authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
I agree jazzman646, well said!!!!! Happy 4th of July!!!
Thanks!
A Happy Independence Day to you, and yours!!!
{"commentId":2118924,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":2119521,"authorDomain":"calbarran"}
I will Jazz! You too! =D
{"commentId":2119521,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"calbarran"}
{"commentId":2119037,"authorDomain":"wharrison55"}
then tonight shoot off my shotgun (don't worry I'm 20 miles outside of town)...and then blow some sh!t up with the kids...
Unfortunately, sometimes the 4th also requires taking out the trash. The fat piece of @!$%# in the UVa lacrosse t-shirt, Mike Stark, is the same @!$%# who accosted George Allen two years ago.
On behalf of the decent citizens of the Commonwealth I apologize to our fellow Americans for the loutish behavior of a few.
{"commentId":2119037,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"wharrison55"}
- 2 votes
#7 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 3:53 PM EDT{"commentId":2119058,"authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
On behalf of the decent citizens of the Commonwealth I apologize to our fellow Americans for the loutish behavior of a few.
On the contrary Billy; they should get a medal for telling it how it is.
{"commentId":2119058,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"jdoyle"}
- 2 votes
#8 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 3:57 PM EDT{"commentId":2119480,"authorDomain":"barnhart-13"}
I guess our newest citizens were able to view democracy in action. People have a right to protest. But, it shows the character of the protesters that they would interfere with a ceremony that is so precious and personal in nature. This should have been a day of celebration!
{"commentId":2119480,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"barnhart-13"}
- 1 vote
#9 - Fri Jul 4, 2008 5:31 PM EDT{"commentId":2120072,"authorDomain":"AalafAlot"}
The George W Bush goon squad along with help of the Secret Service mostly likely allow certain people become citizen on the 4th of July, 2008. The wrong type of people had to come on another day. I am willing to bet not many non-whites was there being naturalize. Knowing George W Bush goon squad, they did a did a thorough background check on the unlucky people being naturalize as Citizens.
{"commentId":2120072,"threadId":"305997","contentId":"1638393","authorDomain":"AalafAlot"}
- 3 votes
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