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That thread was devoted to President Obama, and I didn't want to detract from that. But, it got me thinking about other presidents and I went hunting for pics of them with children. So far I've found these of GW Bush.
I'm hoping others will post pictures of their favorite presidents just being regular guys. I just think it's nice to see a softer side of these men. We can disagree vehemently on politics, but it's nice to be reminded that at the end of the day, they really are an awful lot like us.
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I thought George Bush hated black people...
oh please, Kayne is a moron and I don't know anyone that agreed with him on that. While I didn't like President Bush's policies, etc I still think he seems like a very nice man and good father/husband. |
 
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That last one with the crying baby is a classic. 
I think for most politicians, there is a soft side to them. I'm guessing to be effective you have to be a pit-bull to make your way around Washington D.C. Take Paul Ryan for example. I'm not a fan, but in the interviews that I have seen where questions are asked about his family, you can see his face light up. To me, he's a pit bull in Congress. But IRL, around family, he is probably a marshmallow and his wife I'm sure wears the pants in their family. |
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I LOVE President Bush and to think he disliked black people is ignorant. He is an amazing man and I hope one day I can thank him. I guess if he disliked black people Obama hates white people right!?! | |
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From the OP, taking the high road -
That thread was devoted to President Obama, and I didn't want to detract from that.
was this (below) really necessary? If you don't like President Bush, why not go to the other thread?
I thought George Bush hated black people...
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I have always thought that photo of President Bush with the screaming baby was just hysterical. Thanks for posting the rest of these. | |
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The picture of him with the screaming baby cracks me up. It's seeing things like that which makes me think he would be such a fun guy to hang out with and chat. I have always had the impression that he has a goofy frat boy sense of humor and would be a practical joker. As the only female in a house full of goofy frat boys, I totally appreciate that! | |
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I love those kind of pictures of any President.....but to say "I didn't want to detract from that"...is nonsense. Of course you did, and you have every right to do so, but just own it.
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I grew up around a lot of "famous" people. When we have those "Who do you know that's famous?" threads, I don't participate because it would seem very over-the-top. Not bragging ... just the facts.
One example: (John Wayne's kids) Ethan Wayne was my classmate. Aissa Wayne was, and still is, one of my sister's best friends. Buddy Ebsen's wife threw my mom's baby shower when she was pregnant with my sister....
Anyway... my point is... "famous" people ARE *regular* people. Truly. I know that the "public persona" expectation is a part of their station/choice, but I feel very sorry for most of them.
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Cute. Tit for tat much?
Are you freaking kidding me? Get over yourself.
President Obama is a warm and kind hearted man. So is George W. Bush. I am searching for similar pictures of other presidents and in the OP invited others to do the same and post them. This thread was meant to be a nice way of looking at the softer side of our presidents regardless of party. Thanks for pissing on the party. 
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Tit for tat much?
This was exactly my first thought! | |
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I love those kind of pictures of any President.....but to say "I didn't want to detract from that"...is nonsense. Of course you did, and you have every right to do so, but just own it.
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Wish this could have stayed a positive thread like the other one. | |
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I didn't take it as tit for tat at all. I enjoy looking at all of the pictures. I think that it is too easy to forget that no matter how much we might disagree with people on other sides of the political fence, they are all a lot like us deep down. | |
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Love this one:
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aslan
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aslan
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Wish this could have stayed a positive thread like the other one.
Yup. That was the intent despite the claims of the cynics.
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was this (below) really necessary? If you don't like President Bush, why not go to the other thread?
I thought George Bush hated black people...
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Sketchy, I knew you were being tongue in cheek. Maybe race is just too touchy an issue to withstand sarcasm? |
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love the one with Bush and the baby! Thank you for this thread! So nice to see positive posts about our presidents. |
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Gah, some of you make me clench my teeth.
OP, thanks for sharing. Love those pics -- and the others as well. |
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was this (below) really necessary? If you don't like President Bush, why not go to the other thread?
I thought George Bush hated black people...
Sorry. Obviously my humor escaped you.
I'm a little too sensitive in the aftermath of the election. Sorry I misinterpreted your intent! |
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I guess I too am touchy because I thought it was unnecessary. Kanye is an a$$ I think most people with the exception of Kim K. And her family would agree. I don't agree with some of his political beliefs but I've always felt George Bush seemed like a fun guy to hang out with especially because you never know what he might say.
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OMG, that pic of GW and the crying baby is priceless! | |
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I love seeing the leader of the nation (current or past) be all mushy and lovable. Both threads are great and show the softer and gentler side of the presidents. | |
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I love that one of those pics is the Obama girls, and that crying baby is classic. I'd love to see a pic of that kid now, you just know that at his graduation and wedding that pic will be in a slideshow. |
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I love those kind of pictures of any President.....but to say "I didn't want to detract from that"...is nonsense. Of course you did, and you have every right to do so, but just own it.
do you EVER NOT find something NEGATIVE to add? My God.. you are something ELse.. !!!
Love BOTH threads of pictures.. and yes,, they are just people after all.. but how nice to see the soft / fun side.. I love the President's humor... | |
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I love seeing the leader of the nation (current or past) be all mushy and lovable. Both threads are great and show the softer and gentler side of the presidents.
Me too. Reminds me of the quote that goes something like "Never is a man so tall as when he stoops to help a child."
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I love those kind of pictures of any President.....but to say "I didn't want to detract from that"...is nonsense. Of course you did, and you have every right to do so, but just own it.
ITA Kristina. BTW, based on my experience with Aslan on this board, it's she that is Something Else, Nancie52. |
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ITA Kristina. BTW, based on my experience with Aslan on this board, it's she that is Something Else, Nancie52.
The day has finally come. I've been accused of having an alter ego on 2peas. There ought to be a badge for that.
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I love the one of him bending down to speak the the Obama girls.
And seeing that 4 year old photo highlights how much they've grown!
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The day has finally come. I've been accused of having an alter ego on 2peas. There ought to be a badge for that.
Sorry PePea, I am and always have been one identity on here. Just plain old aslan.
Aslan, you do know that there's a pea called Nancie52 that posted to this thread, don't you? I was referring to a comment she made. Sorry, but I would never accuse you of having an alter. Your writing style is very distinctive, I don't think you could pull it off |
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It is nice to see the human side of leaders
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Aslan, you do know that there's a pea called Nancie52 that posted to this thread, don't you? I was referring to a comment she made. Sorry, but I would never accuse you of having an alter. Your writing style is very distinctive, I don't think you could pull it off
Your wording made it sound as if you were saying that I am Nancie52.
BTW, based on my experience with Aslan on this board, it's she that is Something Else, Nancie52.
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PePea, I just have to say, you have one of the biggest chips on your shoulder that I have ever encountered. It's sad really how you have to take the most positive things, the efforts of people to be kind, and to twist them into something ugly. I pity people who are so enslaved to cynicism that they simply cannot or will not see good in others. |
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Regarding this
The picture of him with the screaming baby cracks me up. It's seeing things like that which makes me think he would be such a fun guy to hang out with and chat. I have always had the impression that he has a goofy frat boy sense of humor and would be a practical joker. As the only female in a house full of goofy frat boys, I totally appreciate that!
I had occasion to meet former President Bush when he was still the Governor of Texas. At the time, I was doing one of those Flat Stanley projects for a kid, except with this funny looking purple bear.
I approached his security detail to ask if he would take a photo with the bear. He agreed!
It was the days before I had a digital camera and as I snapped a picture (with shaking hands), the Governor said in his Texas drawl "You'd best take another one. I think you cut my head off." I complied.
Everyone laughed and sure enough when I got those photos developed, I had cut his head off.
I'll never forget how approachable he was and how he took time out to do that even though the child wasn't present (and I don't make a good photo op).
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PePea, I just have to say, you have one of the biggest chips on your shoulder that I have ever encountered. It's sad really how you have to take the most positive things, the efforts of people to be kind, and to twist them into something ugly. I pity people who are so enslaved to cynicism that they simply cannot or will not see good in others.
Well, Aslan, I guess I'm in good company because Kristina has been accused of the very same thing. Don't pity me, I'm not as enslaved (interesting choice of word) to cynicism as you seem to think. My cynicism meter just goes into overdrive when I spend too much time at Two Peas |
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Cute pics. | |
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I think the OP meant she didn't want to hijack the other thread. Good God, people, take the stick out.
hahaha... I was thinking of the Kanye comment, too!
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