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Between the Lines
Jan. 16th, 2009 10:30 pmSo last night GWB said goodbye to the country.
I did not watch this because I can't bear to look at him, much less listen to him. However, I did dig up the transcript (from the White House) of what he supposedly said just because I was curious about how many lies and attempts at changing history he made.
Below is the transcript with my comments.
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Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your president.
Not my president. It makes me die a little inside to think that he was there for eight damned years.
The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence — a time set apart.
Yeah, the worst period of American history most of us could have imagined. Far worse than even I'd imagined when I heard the Supreme Court handed the country over to you.
Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together, and the future of our nation.
Traveled together? In the sense that roadkill gets stuck to the grill of a fast moving car?
Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of American democracy. In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American people.
As opposed to that time in 2001.
Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land. This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation. And I join all Americans in offering best wishes to President-elect Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls.
Tonight I am filled with gratitude — to Vice President Cheney and members of my administration;
Well naturally, since he let Cheney do most of the work.
to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life; to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna; to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime.
I wonder how much that chafed at him to have to acknowledge his parents like that. He certainly didn't use the examples of his father in much of his choices.
And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me.
What? When did that happen? Oh wait, that's the history revisionism.
I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits. And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.
This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house — September the 11th, 2001. That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor.
Yes, we've been uncommonly fortunate.
( Only scratching the surface. )
I did not watch this because I can't bear to look at him, much less listen to him. However, I did dig up the transcript (from the White House) of what he supposedly said just because I was curious about how many lies and attempts at changing history he made.
Below is the transcript with my comments.
___
Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your president.
Not my president. It makes me die a little inside to think that he was there for eight damned years.
The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence — a time set apart.
Yeah, the worst period of American history most of us could have imagined. Far worse than even I'd imagined when I heard the Supreme Court handed the country over to you.
Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together, and the future of our nation.
Traveled together? In the sense that roadkill gets stuck to the grill of a fast moving car?
Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of American democracy. In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American people.
As opposed to that time in 2001.
Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land. This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation. And I join all Americans in offering best wishes to President-elect Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls.
Tonight I am filled with gratitude — to Vice President Cheney and members of my administration;
Well naturally, since he let Cheney do most of the work.
to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life; to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna; to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime.
I wonder how much that chafed at him to have to acknowledge his parents like that. He certainly didn't use the examples of his father in much of his choices.
And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me.
What? When did that happen? Oh wait, that's the history revisionism.
I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits. And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.
This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house — September the 11th, 2001. That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor.
Yes, we've been uncommonly fortunate.
( Only scratching the surface. )
