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Thank you, Mr President
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Thank you, Mr President |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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"Some of the comments that have been uttered about Islam do not reflect the sentiments of my government or the sentiments of most Americans," Bush told reporters as he began a meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan (news - web sites). "By far, the vast majority of American citizens respect the Islamic people and the Muslim faith. After all, there are millions of peaceful-loving Muslim Americans," Bush said. "Ours is a country based upon tolerance ... And we're not going to let the war on terror or terrorists cause us to change our values." Thank you, Mr President. I know I often set fire to burn a Bush because I do not generally agree with your political POV. But today I agree and want to say thank you for speaking out for tolerance. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Thanks. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Never judge a crook by his cover... -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Je comprend, mon ami. Mais les mots il dittes c'est bien ce jour, n'est ce pas? (My French is so rusty!) |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
(...mine is non-existant, but I THINK I got the crux of it...) -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Isn't the crux reserved for crucifying? LOL. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, At least he's not a crook.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry? LOL, where did you find that classic photo? |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, I surfed for icons last night and downloaded a whole bunch. Have to link them to my own site but they gonna be fun. Did you see the chicken?  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
BRAVO!!! You go girl! I am a huge fan of your work for you speak the truth so well and really make it evident with your wonderful words! (kiss on cheek) We may all be tolerant, now let's just see if we can all tolerate it, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
There is much to be said for tolerance, and it is much lacking in this country nowdays. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
 PEACE AND TOLERANCE!! Thank you for this important poem. Huggles, Marti "I am not afraid of STORMS for I have learned how to sail my SHIP." |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for reading, Ruth. Peaceful thoughts to you. Marti, what a delightful picture! Thanks! |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
he says that while various agencies he empowered run rampant through the muslim community profiling, spying, and deporting on what was once considered flimsy to unsubstantiated wrongdoings; trust me, i'm tapped in. don't let these politicos fool you, what else was the hick going to say with khofi annan's ears picqued. -majnu |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I hear you, majnu. I am not easily fooled. But I think comments like this made by any public figure that can defuse the deadly backlash against the thousands of good Muslims is a positive step in the correct direction. And of course, we must all guard against the abuses of our basic civil rights, or lose the very foundation of freedom. I am not waving flags or cheering here, just commenting on a positive statement. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
But we should keep our ears and eyes open, Kacy... We just don't know whats going to happen next, and thats the frightening part of all of this! At least we got one positive statement, though  ~ hugs from cynical chipmunkLyra |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, Lyra. 'tis true. I myself am ususally suspicious and cynical when it comes to politics. But in fairness, a positive statement must be acknowledged. But keep watching your backside. Oil is very slippery. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kacy, I am not one to get on a political soapbox here or elsewhere BUT... I want to give ya a great big old THUMBS UP on this one... Thanx... |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Peace and tolerance, what a lovely write. I must admit then to being in the majority as I do respect the Islamic people. I guess maybe now after hearing this I will have one aspect of the Bush reign to agree with. |
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