The Ex-Presidents of the United States of America - George Bush the Elder, Part Three

In 1976, President Ford recalled Bush from China and appointed him as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, his brief was to restore morale and transform the way the agency was perceived by the public and by Congress. When the Democrats came to power in 1977, Bush became Chairman of the Executive Committee of the First International Bank in Houston. Bush sought the Republican nomination for the 1980 Presidential campaign, exploiting the contacts he had made as Chairman of the Republican National Committee and as a prominent Texas businessman with corporate interests in the East.

Bush soon emerged as the principal challenger to the former Governor of California, Ronald Reagan, the Republican frontrunner. Although Reagan later defeated Bush, surprisingly he selected him as his running mate and hence placing him on the winning Republican presidential ticket of 1980. Bush proved to be a loyal, hard-working supporter of the President who maintained a low profile presence, providing quiet counsel to Reagan and gained his confidence.

When Reagan was shot and seriously wounded in 1981, Bush flew in from Dallas immediately, his aides advised him to take the helicopter to the White House to illustrate to the public that the government was still operating normally. Bush refused stating "only the President lands on the South Lawn", this made a serious impression on Reagan, the two men became very close, lunching regularly on Thursdays in the Oval Office. When Reagan was re-nominated in 1984, Bush retained the Vice-Presidency, continuing in his role in the background offering advice and counsel.

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How About the Real Scoop on the Reagan Administration - Book Review

Believe it or not Ronald Reagan has had some 300 books written about him over the years, far more than any of his contemporaries, or our former heads of state. Of course, history tells us why, and we should not be surprised.

Still, having read perhaps 5 or more books over the years on this president, most favorable, a couple not, I have come to the conclusion that the best book about his days in office is a book that I'd surely like to recommend to you.

The book is;"Reagan's Secret War; The Untold Story of His Fight to Save the World Fromm Nuclear Disaster," by Martin Anderson and Annelise Anderson; Crown Publishers, New York, NY (2009); ISBN-13: 978-0307238610

The Andersons just did a superb job on their authorship of this work and they explain that despite what many people might think; Ronald Reagan was not just acting the part, he was playing the part, fully engaged and very astute in his decision making. Reagan took lots of notes and knew very much what he was doing.

All the other authors of all the other works that came before this one, are quite in adequate compared to this book. As the Anderson's state; "One can only learn the reality from going through the documents, 1,000s of letters, and hand-written notes that were left behind," and that is just what these research writers have done.

They tell about the negotiations with the Russians and how no one pulled this president's strings. He had lots of experts, and he listen to all of them. The book describes how he won the cold war in 1988. And how he spelled out his plans as early as 1963 in speeches, and writings in personal journal. This is an amazing book and quells the critics as well it should.

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The Whiskey Rebels Written by David Liss

I have always loved history and historical fiction from the Revolutionary War period. The Whiskey Rebels takes place in the Philadelphia, New York City, and the area between there and Western Pennsylvania shortly after the war ended. The book is mostly factual with only a few fictional characters molded into actuality with a bit of fiction to enhance the story. David Liss writes in a style characteristic with the period, making the reader feel in the middle of the action and descriptions.

Alexander Hamilton's running of the United States Treasury and his attempt to keep it flourishing amidst those that would attack the system to gain financial advantage for themselves became quite a challenge in those days. There was little communication other than riders racing from one point to another to announce any major moves or news so the road to success or ruin for the government or individuals was in constant change that would be unknown in some areas.

Ethan Saunders and a close friend had been discharged from the military and charged with spying, a charge that ruined their lives for some time. The many characters in the book, most of whom were actual people from that period of history, are intertwined throughout the book, making you sometimes wonder who were the "good guys" and who were the "bad guys" and which were helping the United States government and which were against it. The distilling of a new type of whiskey came to the western Pennsylvania area making that particular blend known all over the broad area. That type of news traveled fast. When the government heard about this new whiskey, they imposed a whiskey excise tax making the distillers irate. This tax caused much fighting and killing.

I will not go into detail to describe and name the many that made this story such a great read for one such as myself that can't get enough history of that period. Know that there are many and they are described very ably by David Liss as they travel from one area to another, sometimes being attacked, sometimes attacking, and killing several along the way to preserve their way of life. If you like period historical fiction from the post-Revolutionary War era, you will eat this book up.

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The Ex-Presidents of the United States of America - George Bush, the Elder, Part Two

Following his graduation in 1948, he became an oilfield supply salesman for Dresser Industries in Odessa, Texas. Bush rose quickly in an industry that was booming in the post-war years, starting his own oil company in 1953 and moving it's corporate headquarters to Houston, Texas, it made him a millionaire by the time he was forty. He ambitions became political and in 1964 he ran against the Democratic incumbent Texan Senator Ralph Yarborough. Bush campaigned as a Goldwater Republican - opposing civil rights legislation, calling for US withdrawal from the United Nations if China was admitted and demanding cutbacks in foreign aid - he was easily defeated. Bush, however, persisted in politics and was elected to the House of Representatives in 1966. He served two terms before again, at the behest of Nixon, running for the Senate against Ralph Yarborough, but once again he was defeated.

As a reward for his loyalty, Nixon appointed Bush US Ambassador to the UN in February 1971, he proved to be a capable diplomat. In December 1972, Nixon appointed him as Chairman of the Republican National Committee, it proved to be a very difficult post, as the Watergate scandal broke in the spring of the following year. Bush started by championing the President but as the crisis ballooned, he moved to protect the Republican party. Nixon's successor, Gerald Ford appointed Bush as Chief of the US Liaison Office in the People's Republic of China, once again he proved to be a quality diplomat and his time is seen as very beneficial to US-Sino relations.

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Remembering 9/11

On that morning all could see

The twin towers sparkling in the light.

The nation in which it stood is proud and free.

Everything was what it should be.

A plane came flying through the sky

Into the first of the two standing towers.

All of the people who were passing by

Knew nothing was as it should be

People were crying from the highest of floors,

And praying that help was on its way.

People were running out through the front doors.

Nothing was as it should be

A second plane came flying high

Everyone stared holding their breath.

The second tower fell while everyone cried,

“Why is nothing as it should be?”

Down at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

Another plane came crashing into its side.

Everyone who could walk was trying to flee

Saying, “Nothing is as it should be.”

Thanks to the passengers on the last airplane

That crashed in a field out by a small town

Bin Ladin’s last goal was not attained.

Nothing was as it should be.

It took but moments for our confidence to fade.

But through the rain, the sun and the frost,

Our hearts begin to repair and our hopes are remade.

It will be as it should be.

Claire Coles

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Unborn Child Amendment - Amending the US Constitution Through State Legislatures

By Charles Kacprowicz

There can be no blacker blot on America's judicial history than Roe vs. Wade and subsequent judicial rulings that extend the age of the Unborn Child beyond the first trimester during which the mother can abort, with impunity, an unwanted Child. This incredibly evil ruling has effectively declared war on the Unborn Child, the father of the Unborn Child, the grandparents, and the young mother who in many cases understands little or nothing about the consequences of her choice. Consequences that are triggered after she gives birth to other children who she learns to love.

Congress and the States cannot overturn Roe vs. Wade with incremental legislation. When the Supreme Court mandated a "constitutional amendment" from the bench in Roe vs. Wade, it created a new "Constitution", without ratification by the States. It removed the inalienable right to life for the Unborn Child and replaced it with an un-enumerated right of privacy for the mother.

it will take several years for the States to complete their Legislative Calls on Congress instructing Congress to convene the "Single Issue" Unborn Child Amendment Convention. Our strategy is to pressure Congress into sending the Amendment to the States for ratification voluntarily. As the States complete their Legislative Calls, Congress will realize that it will soon be forced, by the States, to convene a "Single Issue" Unborn Child Amendment Convention. It is possible that Congress, under pressure from Legislative Calls, will send the Amendment to the States for ratification before it is forced to convene a Convention. If this happens the Calling States are agreeing to withdraw their Calls for a Convention. In either case, whether Congress sends the Amendment to the States for ratification or is forced to convene a Convention, the Unborn Child will be given standing as a "Person" in the United States Constitution after the Amendment is ratified.

The States alone have the authority to "limit" the agenda and authority of a Federal Convention. The States alone can Call for a "Single Issue" Convention by agreeing among themselves the purpose, terms, conditions, duration, and agenda for the Convention. Congress does not have the authority to define a "Single Issue" Convention. Congress' authority, under Article V of the United States Constitution, empowers it to convene a Convention as Called for and defined by the Several States. The Several States alone have the authority to enforce the terms and conditions set forth in this Legislative Call and Agreement between the Calling States for the Unborn Child Amendment Convention. For an accurate history of how the States controlled the agenda, proceedings and outcome of the Federal Convention in Philadelphia click Open vs. "Single Issue" Conventions. Click Incremental Legislation for a discussion of why Incremental Legislation has failed to stop abortion in America.

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Ronald Reagan's Greatest Speeches

By Steven Chabotte

Ronald Reagan has been an inspiration to countless millions the world over. Nicknamed the Great Communicator, he had the ability to deliver moving speeches that touched the hearts of the masses with their direct style, humor and sincerity. During his long career in politics, he gave a great many speeches - some of which rose to the level of greatness. Perhaps the most memorable phrase one recalls when thinking of Ronald Reagan comes from his speech of 6/12/87. Here in an address at the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin Wall) in Berlin, he uttered the phrase "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" to the thundering applause of all people who were free or sought to be free of tyranny.

But this is not the only great moment from his speeches.

Like many presidents who serve, there are tragic moments that must be dealt with - moments that help heal a grieving nation. And Ronald Reagan's presidency was no exception. On 1/28/86, just hours after the tragedy he delivered the Address to the Nation on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle "Challenger" from the Oval Office. This speech was a poignant speech full of sadness at the tragedy that had occurred just hours earlier. But it was also an uplifting speech, giving the Americans and the world the face of courage in adversity and hammered home the bravery of these fine men and women who take enormous risks every day for the betterment of all mankind.

During this speech, he masterfully tied in the risks of exploration with the need for seeking out the unknown and he put the event in its proper place in history by pointing out that on this day 390 years ago, the great explorer Sir Francis Drake died aboard his ship off the coast of Panama. That one line showed the value of the courage of these men and women and the risks that they take to help open up and explore new frontiers that will benefit all mankind.

Another example of his great speeches happened many years before he ran for the Presidency. It happened on 10/27/64. Titled "A Time For Choosing", it was a televised campaign address for the Goldwater Presidential Campaign. This title was very appropriate and was the theme of the entire speech. In it Reagan explains to the American people who he chose to no longer be a Democrat but rather is choosing to embrace the Republican ideals of a small, non-invasive government that serves the people, not a large government that dominates and wears down the people's greatness, creativity and desire to reach beyond themselves to become something greater than they ever imagined possible.

He railed against the constant growth happening in every department and how this growth of government was hurting, not helping, the great country of the United States of America. In his own words: "You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on Earth, or we will sentence them to take the last step into a thousand years of darkness."

Some of Ronald Reagan's other greatest speeches include his speech on 5/28/84 where he delivered remarks honoring the Vietnam War's Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery and his two speeches on 6/6/84 where he memorialized our brave soldiers who gave their life on D-Day 40 years before.

And of course this list of great speeches would not be complete without mention of the speech on 1/11/89; Ronald Reagan's Farewell Address to the Nation from the Oval Office. In this speech, you could tell that after eight years, he was still humbled by the great office of the Presidency of the United States and still swelled with the honor the American people gave to him, allowing him to serve them for the past eight years.

Ronald Reagan's greatest speeches will be studied by students and historians for many decades to come, not only for their content but also for their sincere delivery style, a style that flowed naturally from him and touches the hearts of everyone who heard.

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