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please, aren't we all aware that Bush is a oxymoron........

This kind of mistake happens all the time. Poor Bush cannot undo the disastrous mistakes of the past, but most of us voted for him at least once, probably twice, though most of us don't seem to remember it now.

As a proud citizen of Texas, I voted against him four times. Twice for Texas Governor and twice for President. George Bush has the incredible ability to defeat opponents who were superb public servants and who were head and shoulders above him on every dimension of measurement. He defeated Ann Richards, who might have become America's first female president otherwise. He did not defeat Al Gore, but he somehow was inaugurated anyway.

He is the luckiest man alive, with the possible exception of William Shatner.

I am hopeful that the remainder of Bush's term will be a great success, as every American hopes for every President.

It's the intent that really counts. While I am a fierce critic of George W. Bush's Presidency, there was no intent here to offend anyone and none was taken. With that said, this was sloppiness and it shouldn't have happened. Doesn't someone double-check these kinds of things?

The United States does not believe in Christ – US CONSTITUTION duh. As for religion I see no dead man on this card or pyramids showing slaves whipped. While this was probably an honest mistake if there is any honesty left in that "White" Evil House, it is important we come together and not divide. If you want to worship burnt offerings or dead people, it is not my business. I am more concerned " ALL of our BELIEFS" have been used in vain. Mexican treated like horses not citizens, the worst corporate theft in man's history, our world getting warmer by the year regardless if its oil or cows poop, healthcare, education, home values, jobs, respect around the world, and a tear for the world.

Let us find a way to come together because I would rather love my neighbor than be in Nazi World. Look for the good and not the bad and let this next guy who seems to be able to say three words without screwing it up see if he can run the world better than the WWW orst president ever.....AFLACCCK

I apologize now for any disrespect I may have presented.

Mark November 27th, 2008 10:14 am ET
Yeah, blame the staff… where does the buck stop? I say it's the First Lady – shouldn't she be approving these cards?

Ben replies: This is so minor, but is a reminder of what's been missing in WH for last 8 years – intelligient and focused
management.

BUT LISTEN UP, fellow Liberals......WE WON. So, we need to lighten up, for our own health and the health of the country, and just spend our spare time hoping and praying that somebody, somewhere, will have the guts to bring criminal charges against the idiots who have supported the bankruptcy of our country during the last 8 years, and see to it that they pay appropriately for their real crimes. Otherwise, let's pull together, and help our new leader in his overwhelming job of healing the many sores that have developed over the past 8 years. And, let's don't forget to be thankful for the good we still enjoy!!!

The staff made a mistake – they apologized and corrected it.

You've never made a mistake?

Any possibility that they did 1,000 things right that day, and made this one mistake?

Catastrophe, calamity, crisis....doom.gloom, despair...enlarge every problem so that the only solution is "Off with his Head'.

All you little Drama-Queens need to grow up.

I only wish this was the worse thing to come from the Bush years...

Is that a pic of the card? You can barely see the tree, its not yet a 'Christmas' tree but a simple pine being dragged in the corner. Its not the center or even prominant in the pic. Can't even see the wreath they mentioned. So what? Just looks like a winter sceen of the Whote House. The intended card does sound nice though

Let us say a very fond farewell to this most goof-up administration there has been in a very long time as we look towards a wise and thoughtful administration that will be taking its place.

Don't you know? This is a Christian nation. Was it an accident? I mean really, is there such thing as accidents? Deep down, I think we all know. This brouhaha has been going on for, what, 2000 years. I mean, its either a Freudian slip or a Bushian turning of the screws. Either way, it shows a lack of awareness, that I, for one, have grown accustomed to. Are they idiots or jerks? Does it matter any more? And to the Jewish community, my deepest apologies. Lets just try to make it to 1.20.09 without getting anyone else mad, ok? Ok. Criminy.

Wow, do liberals even read? This was the office of the First Lady! President Bush had nothing to do with it! If this happens under the Obama administration, you would say "oh, it's no big deal" or "he's only human". Learn 2 read, morons! Leaders of the Jewish community have been GRATEFUL for what the Bush presidency has done for them!

Anyone who thinks that Christmas trees are Christian does not know their history or the Bible very well. Evergreen and its use in winter solstice celebrations is distinctly Pagan/Celtic. In fact the Bible declares that it is wrong to use evergreen during the winter for celebration. They are trees, not a manger or an angel, a cross or a baby Jesus with Mary. Those folks who are upset should consider that real issue here is the ignorance of our own people.

Why are you still expecting Bush to even CARE anymore??? Minor details or major details...he doesn't CARE anymore.

He didn't care about Katrina, real WMD or the economy and you expect him to be sensitive to other beliefs on a holiday card?

Griff:

As an American, and a Republican not that it matters, currently in Mumbai, it's a little to early to be making jokes. You have bad tatse.

Ah yes,mixing politics, and religion a great recipe/time for Jeffersonian/Atheist Doctrine yuletide revival?

Who cares. Jewish people know that the President is a Christian and celebrates Christmas....so why the big deal over a Xmas tree.

I doubt very seriously they'd be offended. My bosses are orthodox jews, and they like Christmas music. lol They tell stories about when they were kids, they used to love to go to friends houses b/c they had christmas trees and presents and lights, etc... It's interesting for them even though they don't celebrate.

This is a non-issue.

wow. dozens of calls over 8 years? that's impressive. i mean the other couple million jews, they must be without a telephone, because those dozen speak for us all!
what an idiot...

Seriously, nobody gives a crap about the old administration. They could all resign right now and nobody would shed one bloody tear.

I want to borrow a line from a movie, stupid is as stupid does!

I figured out early this morning – the left needs the right and the right needs the left or their would be no balance

to err is human to forgive is divine

Come on everyone that's funny.

The picture on that card looks perfectly fine to me for WHATEVER occasion. Stop the nit-picking, people.

Big deal! so what! who cares? Everyone screws up for heaven sakes.

Sinkingfoster and others: Nice racist attitude.

I could say something like "Who cares about Christmas" and a billion Muslims, Jews, Hindus, athiests and others would agree but I think most wouldn't say it out loud at least.

So go back to your deep fried turkey that you took from a store and clam up. We don't care about your redneck comments [and I'm sure most rednecks don't care either of them].

From the crowd that gets bent out of shape because someone didn't put their hand of their heart or wear a flag pin; it's hardly a suprise that they would find absolutely nothing wrong with sending out Hanukkah cards with a Christmas tree in them.

Could you imagine how Christians would feel getting cards from Obama that didn't have Jesus on the Cross but instead had the Star of David?

What Mike said. (November 26th, 2008 10:38 pm)

If you preach open-mindedness and tolerance, practice it. Even for the "dreaded" Republicans who are such a target of hate in posts like these.

To those of you who think that this is no big deal, and that people should just "get over it", consider this: If a Jewish person sent out Hannukah themed cards to Christians, the mainstream Christians would be outraged (I can just imagine Pat Robertson, Sean Hannity, and James Dobson right now).

So why is it okay for Christians to be hateful and intolerant toward non-Christians, but not the other way around?

Uh Locutus, They were invitations, not "holiday" cards.
let your biological half be human for a moment instead of letting your hatred react like a machine as a pre-programmed response. Clearly this was a cut out advertisement for Bud beer. weiser men know.

Come on, it's a Hanukkah bush on a sleigh driven by Joe Lieberman.

Seriously folks...

A staffer prints out a tree-picture on a card, and we act like the world is over. I am no fan of Bush, but frankly, if he is paying attention to holiday cards instead of paying attention to the big crises (economic problems, terror attacks in Mumbai, increases in sectarian violence in Iraq, genocide in Darfur), then we would have a serious dereliction of duty.

A staffer screwed up and nobody died because of it. Ok, let's move on to the more important news.

I am a liberal retard and I hate Bush. That makes me better than him.

the only thing left to go wrong is if boy blunder gets lost going home????????????????

An oversight?? Human error?? This is the White House we're talking about here. Don't they double check and triple check everything that goes on there? Where were the proofreaders, the editors the scions of protocol when this invitation was sent. A mistake typical of the redneck culture that has been the Bush administration. Please...let the next 54 days go by quickly!

Another piece in the legacy if inneptness!!!

But, don't tell me right-wingers – it's Bill Clinton's fault, right?!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Kwaanza from the Obamas!

Get over it.... It's a Hanukah bush...

For all the short coming of this President (and there are many) there has never been a better friend to Israel living in the Whitehouse.

I do.

Next year we'll see "Happy Festivus" cards!

Perhaps an honest mistake, however, it really begs the question: who in the Bush administration is paying any attention to the details in the waning days of W? Gives me pause, really.

One thing you sure have to give Bush Co. credit for is consistency - consistency in never being able to get anything right!

1.20.09 The END of an Error

...yep, and so what?

Big deal – A Christmas tree is an evergreen – don't Jewish people have evergreens in their yards? Call it a Hannaka Bush if that will make some of you hair splitters feel better. It wasn't mean't as an insult – its a tree for goodness sakes. I'd like to bet the only people concerned are the ones who didn't get invited. The receipients are probably happy to have made the list. Get a life people and stop trying to make something out of nothing.

christian,jewish,moslem, who cares,there all the same.ancient china looked to the heavens. ancient egyptians worshipped the sun , certainly much more logical.

yeah, who cares............;)

The Jews can't get over the fact that they hung Jesus on a tree. So no trees for you!

MikeH November 26th, 2008 8:27 pm ET
MikeH November 26th, 2008 3:11 pm ET
. . . and then some more MikeH . . . and more . . .
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All done now, Mike - diagnosing those who disagree with your views as "toxic"? Feel better? Good! Whatever works for you!

I think I speak for millions when I say, “WHO CARES!”

come on its no accident–its another Bush screw up

Yeah, blame the staff... where does the buck stop? I say it's the First Lady – shouldn't she be approving these cards

Just another example of the self centered white view of the world from the Bushes!

So what's your point? I have a better one for you...I once gave a sympathy card with a $50.00 bill in it, to two good friends of mine on the day they were married. It couldn't have been more appropriate. They're divorced.

Get over it, you picky little brats. We've got bigger fish to fry in America...by the way, Happy Kwansaa, EVERYONE!

A very emblematic gaffe from an ignorant man like Bush. He thinks the whole world is, or should be, christian

You liberals suck...

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A christmas tree, so what ? I am not a christian but I don't see anything wrong with this picture. There are other important things to be worried about.

I find it hard to believe that people are making such a big deal about this picture. it is a winter scene. It is an invitiation asking people to an event. It is not a screw up. it is not a big deal.

Good grief....has nobody here ever made any sort of mistake? I shouldn't even be posting, because the more posts there are about an item, the more the media will think we're actually interested in goofy things like this. Now, back to my budgeting and making sure I have the family's cell phone numbers in case of emergency....there are some real things to be concerned about.

Need I say more.

Is there ANYTHING that the current administration has not screwed up?

I find all the hateful posts amusing. I don't like Bush but this has nothing to do with his administration. Mistakes happen. It's commonly referred to as not being perfect. This is a non-issue, must be a slow news day. For all you perfect people, Happy Thanksgiving, don't burn your pies for it would be a monumental catastrophe if you, yourself, made a mistake.

I think this particular card may have been sent by mistake.

It'll be nice to have a POTUS with a staff that actually gets things RIGHT instead of getting things WRONG all the time!!

Jan. 20th can't come fast enough!!!

George W Bush is the greatest American hero ever.

Almost as dumb as WMD's in Iraq...

Two words...
No Clue

I'm an American Indian.... Native American to most of you. My Christian family and friends send me Christmas Cards.... I am not offended though I am NOT a Christian. I know that their hearts are good. Many don't even know that I do not consider myself a Christian, and that I practice my traditional spirituality. I send them Holiday Greeting Cards. No one really seems to notice the difference.

My People are taught to be respectful of the spirituality of all people.

There is only one Creator who has revealed Him/Her/It's Self to different peoples in different times. That revelation has been translated through the minds of Human Beings with Human frailties in the only way that they could or can understand. Thus the differences of each of the world religions. It is Human Beings who reflect themselves and their petty human emotions on the teachings of the Creator that brings about misunderstandings and fanaticism. I trust that the Creator is not intolerant of our poor human frailties.

Intolerance is NOT a trait of the Creator, but of Mankind.

Aho Mitakaye Oyacin.... All Are My Relations.... even the ones amongst us who cannot love his fellow man. I may not always agree with the ignorant, but I try to remember that we are all human beings... all imperfect! May the Creator Bless us ALL through the coming trials and tribulations we face.

Why should the White House apologize?

GET OVER IT PEOPLE ITS JUST A CARD>

IF YOU ARE GOING TO ROLL OVER AND WET ON YOURSELF OVER THIS .

WE ARE IN TROUBLE, LUCKY YOU ARNT IN MUMBAI (Bombay)

The only people that care are the petty little people that are clueless anyway.

At least Bushy has a plan to cut some costs

Okay mistakes do happen, but is this really news?

no big whoop. Well Seasoned Greetings everybody!

This is why AMerica voted for President Elect Obama. He believes in tolerance and forgiveness regardless of race, religion, creed, political affiliation. The card issue is silly, I have made mistakes as I am sure all Canadians and Americans have. Look to the high ground, the low road is flooding with hate, despair, division and greed.

Build someone up, make them feel good and accept some minor failings, but just don't jump off the cliff because of a Christmas card. It is ridiculous. Be tolerant.

"Sometimes religious tolerance should include religious ignorance."

To "A" There was no Christian symbol on this card. A Christmas tree has nothing to do with why Christians celebrate Christmas. A Christian symbol for Christmas would be a nativity scene. A Christmas tree is nothing more then a symbol of the commercialization of Christmas and the celebration of Christmas by people that either don't know, don't believe, or don't care why Christmas is a religious holiday. As as Christian, I have a Christmas tree and let my kids believe in Santa, but that is only a part of Christmas and does not signify the religious aspect of the holiday. If you are not a Christian and want to celebrate Christmas, that's fine, but the reason for the holiday is to celebrate the birth of Christ. As the card did not have a nativity scene on it, I fail to see how it could be so offensive to anyone.

Its a shame that on the night before Thanksgiving, instead of being thankful (I know, you are thankful that Bush is leaving) and thinking of others, you are so consumed by your hate of one person.

If a person of the Jewish faith invited me to their house to celebrate in their Hannukkah, they wouldn't be expected to change out their Hannukkah decorations for Christian holiday decorations to accomodate their guest of the Christian faith. Besides, the Holiday card is pretty generic. There are bigger problems in the world than this holiday card "snafu".

Bush never checks on things.

I wonder if when he wakes up on 01/21/2009 if he'll wonder who will be waiting on him then.

Those Christians who don't think it's a big deal, if got a Christmas card with the Star of David, wouldn't you be upset??
For those of you who are making fun of Ramadan....
I wish you would stop thinking that all Muslims are bad. They are not. There is a difference between A regular everyday Muslim and and extremist Muslim. Could the white Christians stop acting like they are they are good and everyone else is bad. There are other religions in this country...and yes we are all AMERICAN. The last time I checked the dictionary, the definition of an American wasn't WHITE AND CHRISTIAN. DEAL WITH IT! Watch the news, read a paper, get of out of your podunk town once in a while!

This is exactly how he has carried himself for the last 7 3/4 years.

OUT OF TOUCH!

Why make excuses? Bush is a pseudo-evangelical and definitely anti-semitic. He is too stupid to embrace what the Jews in America want and need regarding Israel. It was wonderful to see Jews come back to the fold and vote Democratic in this election. After Bush leaves office, I doubt he will ever step foot in a church again. He used the evangelicals, as did the Republican Party. Thank God all that is so over.

Please! The people referencing the "lack of a terrorist attack on US soil the last 7 years" really need to find something else to try to come up with as a "praise" for W. It's a ridiculous statement. Try hard...he must have done something actually worthy of some praise...didn't he?? Well, put your collective half-wit minds together and see if you can think of anything. I seem to recall that he was said to have been punctual. That counts for something, right?? There ya go!! (you're welcome)

ppl makes mistakes anyway...

well now we now , and i always would check out the cards if my name was on them, hmmm.

It was a mistake, give me a break. Bush can't be blamed for everything

Too funny ! OMG--What is wrong with you people.

Mistakes happen ! That is why they are called mistakes.

Get over it and move on. I can't stand GWB, or his administration, but this is ridiculous. It was a simple mistake. Stop the paranoia.

Melvin, Shhhhh. Just go seepy-bye and when you wake up the nice nurse will give you a pill to make the voices go away.

Cecile,
Concentrate less on the mistakes of President Bush and more on your own. I wouldn't want you teaching my kids anything since you can't even spell properly!

Any excuse to spout hateful rhetoric will do. Most of these posts don't even have anything to do with this ridiculous non-story. It looks like we will finally have 8 years of the blind leading the blind behind us. Now we can look forward to at least 4 years of some of the most hateful and judgemental spewing in history. Congratulations, if we keep it up we can kill this hope as well. Way to go America. I am sad for us.

This can't possibly be news because "snafu" has been GW's m.o. for the past 8 years!

WOW!!!!! How come the White House is shifting the blame to this poor official instead of First Lady Bush (soon to be former First Lady)

griff: Please, please take your meds.

People please, lighten up. It was a mistake. Nothing more – nothing less. If it weren't a mistake it would be called an on-purpose.

Mike,
Most of the people do not have any problems with Christians. But, the negative comments are on those ultra nuts who try to impose their beliefs on others .... I'm religious too. I practice my religion inside my house.

Regarding Mr. Bush .... here again, it is nothing personal. Most of Americans believe that he is in dereliction of his duties, and betrayed the public trust. He is out of touch with what's going on and is not completely 'truthful' with the American Public. It is the sheer frustration of concerned people that's showing up in these blogs!

This is to be expected, nobody in the White House has been competent for over 8 years. Notice First Lady Laura couldn't even be called upon to review invitations. Must be tough duty doing nothing all day!!!

dolts.

How many more days until Obama's inaugaration?

I would not want to be that staff person right now. Let's just hope the President and Frist Lady remain in the Thanksgiving and Christmas spirit as they discuss this with the White House staff member and go easy on him or her.

This is news??? You people are pathetic. All I see is a very beautiful picture of the White House.
All you MORONS that hate Bush- you should get down on your knees and thank God that you have been PROTECTED FROM TERRORISM for the last 7 years. You are the most immature childish brats I have ever come across.
As for Obama- well if you listen to his 'press conferences' the Republicans did win. He is turning out to be a CONSERVATIVE. Thank God!!!

From start to dismal ending the Bush regime has been nothing but one dismal failure after another. What is astounding are the posters that still support the republicans and their abject failure at every level.

I know this is just another Bush SNAFU.; but really does this not remind anybody with any common sense that you have to maintain a sense of humour in this crazy world, if you want to keep your sanity. Have a good laugh; and move on.

say what you want about Bush, but the fact remains that there was not one terrorist attack on U.S. soil under since 2001.....and isn't that the #1 priority of the president?

We have another toxic one here.

Jen, cali, why so bitter? You're in danger regressing into a life (if you can call it that) of hating everthing around you.

You should enroll in a 12-step program for your affliction.

I am first a Christian and then a conservative republican. I consistently hear that Christians and republicans are closed-minded and full of hate. Yet, if you read most of these posts, the hate is not coming from the Christians and the republicans, most of the hate is from the democrats and liberals. I wonder how these same people will react if Obama gets treated with the same hostility and disrespect as Bush has been treated. Undoubtedly they will sat that the people complaining are closed minded right wing Christians, and some will even mention his race. Seems to me that not all, but a lot of you Democrats and Liberals need to open your minds a bit and stop hating so much. Its one thing to disagree, but the amount of hate in these posts is uncalled for.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and God Bless the soldiers and their families

Noemi in Los Angeles November 26th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

If there is anything I will miss from a Bush White House, it's going to be this… the dumb, the stupid and the ignorant. lol
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From one Angelino to another, darlin' - YOU are the dumb, stupid, and igonorant. LOL (Laughing Out Loud - and loud !).

By the way, what kind of a name is "Noemi" - some kind of hybird version of something you don't know how to spell??????????i

Well, for the last 8 years the whole administration has been a giant SNAFU. What's one more. Less than 60 days to Obama! Obama-mia!

TO HELL WITH THE BUSHES.NO ONE CARES WHO IS SICK<DEAD

This White House Can't get anything right .... it is gaffe after gaffe!!! Don't understand why the white house should waste money on holiday parties in these tough times .... Most of the companies (and families too!!!) canceled Christmas parties this year ...

matt landman November 26th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

what is jewish?
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Judaism a religion.

This is a TRAVESTY!

Griff @ 7.30: Yet again, you call someone an 'idiot'. And then you say 'crap'. You seem to have a thing a two for 'toilets' and 'Idiots'.
Are you an Idiot who lives in a toilet?

HA HA HA HA HA.....I got a good laugh from this mistake. I'm a huge Obama fan but I would hope everyone would just get a chuckle from this. I teach my 2nd graders about Chistmas, Hanukkah, Ramadon, Kwanza....(I wish I could teach about the Winter Solstice, but I think I'd get in trouble with someone for that. ) I also teach my students that mistakes are great ways to learn. Lighten up! Laugh!

I wish this was the only kind of mistake made by the Bush camp...

Kinda reminds me of that "I'll be home for Christmas" Miller Beer commercial of a few years back

California Girl November 26th, 2008 5:00 pm ET
. . . thank god the national nightmare is almost over.
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From one California girl to another: The "national nightmare" - with Obama - is just beginning !!!!!!!!!

If there is anything I will miss from a Bush White House, it's going to be this... the dumb, the stupid and the ignorant. lol

P.S. Let's help Bush pack up his stuff and drag him outta there!! lol

How stupid with all that is happening in the world and yes our country....

a card, a tree, religion...please move on!

Who is this Idiot??? Of course it is directed against Obama.;..\
Hide Idiot... Or maybe you and Obama should go to India, instead of talking this crap... I know the Middle East!!!! You?? You another Idiot like Obama,,,,,

EL @ 4.57 : Quite refreshing to read your post.

Griff @ 6.14: You really don't have to join in a conversation if you have nothing substantive to add. You must be a miserably unhappy person.

"It fell through the cracks."

Just like the last 8 years. Good riddance!

Griff November 26th, 2008 6:36 pm ET
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For God's sake, Griff, whether you Rep or Dem - learn how to structure a coherent sentence and how to spell !!!!!!

Otherwise, PLEASE stay off these tickers!!!!

dipsticks till the end

Hey, it was an silly mistake – and really not all that newsworthy in the whole scope of issues – but hey, 'tis the season.

Griff – after reading your posts for months now I have to ask, why are you so angry?

Ryan, you're telling us libs to grow up as you're name-calling? Huh?

Larry-

I've seen many of your posts. Don't ever remember seeing the truth.
Want to refresh our memories?

If you need any perspective, ask yourself this: can you imagine them screwing up by accidently putting a menorah on a Christmas card? Answer: no. And there you go. Mistakes happen. What's important is the kind of mistakes and why.

You are forgeting about Russian influence... Lady.
Asia! You live in a Cuccoon... A-S-I-A.... USSR! America Wake-Up___.
There is a World-Out-There...... Billions of People. USA is so very Small, yet talk so stupidly Big.... You are History! Europe will deal with India, and any other aggressor... You Lost!!!

AJ wrote: "Dems already wrecked the economy.

Ramadan, here we come.

We'll long for Bush."

Just thought one good laugh deserves another! (What IS he smoking???)

Growing up in Glen Rock, NJ, many of my Jewish friends had a Christmas Tree. A Christmas Tree is not a religious symbol it is a commercial symbol of the Holiday Season. Take a chill pill and relax about this and watch as Bush screws up the rest of his term in genuine ways.

To boered1:

Maybe I'll start celebrating Ramadan when the believers in that holiday start recognizing other religious holidays and stop blowing things up and lopping people's heads off.

Big deal it was meant in the spirit of good. I bet if it was Obama there wouldn't even be a story about it. Those of you who think the Bush family sent it are truly morons! Grow up you whiny libs.

Bush and his idiots friends have done a lot to make me throw up in my mouth. This isn't one of them.

Can't anyone read? It was a staffer's clerical error. You people talk as if it's Bush himself licking the stamps on every card. I'm a liberal, but come on. Give the guy a break–It was a mistake, and it wasn't even his mistake! We Dems are making ourselves look TERRIBLE by blaming one man for every little thing that goes wrong.

And this is an issue... Why? Let's all understand a mistake for a mistake... we are all human...

John, Air Force Vet... Careful there, you may start folks reading about all these myths that have been pawned off on us by the old religious right who use the myth of Santa and the birth of "christ" to hawk all sorts of wares to the gulliable, perpatrating the myth that gift giving is related to godliness.. Just think how many people you would put out of work if folks stopped believing in good old St. Nick... HO HO HA... Besides, the Bushes probably fired that poor little office worker who mistakenly sent out the christian cards to the jewish community... Poor thing, and just before Christmas...

the christi-fication of the world continues. bush and his zealots' efforts to christiate the world has no limits. stupid is as stupid does.

Bush and Bush Co., reliably stupid to the very end.

what is jewish?

Peter, Rick and other haters have nothing positive in their lives so they will continue spew hate and lies everywhere. It is very, very sad for them.

I'm guessing that most competent staffers who were in the WH have long left for new jobs. Those who remain are either extremely loyal, bribed, or incompetent.

@ Rick....did your mother have any children who lived?

She said she's Canadian Mr.... Lady Gut's... Where's your Hero Obama??? Sitting on the Toilet no doubt....

PULEEEZZZ!! lets tell some truth November 26th, 2008 5:14 pm ET
IF I were a Christian, YES I would be pissed . . .
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Thank you for not being one. But whatever you are, may you have a joyous holiday season.

I like your attitude, EL. Happy Hanukkah

This Country Is going to be it's own DEMISE. Everyone want to be SPECIAL. No one is going back to their HOMELAND, we're just a MELTING POT of WHINERS.

There are no words that can adequately express the incompetence of this administration. What's worse, however, are those who put them in office for eight years!

Why must it be Democrats hating on him because he's a Republican? Have we really stooped that low? Is it not obvious that this is just a ridiculous and laughable screw up? It would be just as funny if it were a Democrat in the White House that did it.

It's just one more ineptitude...

Right...Jan 20 the world is saved. LOL. So funny.

Bush has screwed up a lot of things but New Orleans? Last I checked he doesn't control the weather.

Oh boy! What else can they do before Jan 2oth?

Happy Thanksgiving anyway!

I'm a human, and I would be honored to receive ANY kind of card from Laura Bush. I think she's human too.

Too bad there are so many SO set in their way that there is no forgiveness or understanding in their hearts. Hope your God is not as judgmental as you are.

God bless the U.S. and happy holidays to all of you.

No Lady... No. No. No. Lady..... Who's your best friend?? You have none.... Relax Security.... What Security??? They serve the Big-Hitter.

So what? Christmas trees aren't Christian. They're a Pagan tradition enmeshed within the winter holiday. They have nothing to do with Christ. Not to say I think they're fools for missing this

Imagine if Obama did this crap, the wing-nuts would be whinning about it until 2012

The Jewish community isn't going to get bent out of shape over this.

We've been laughing at him for eight years. Why should this night be different from any other night?

I am a Democrat, voted for Obama, have been disgusted with the Bush administration over the past 8 years...

..but seriously, you guys want to hate on Bush for a simple, innocent, mix-up? That's lame. Quit being loudmouth, blow hards, and find something else to gripe about.

You folks seem more offended than the people that were actually affected. You know very well that President Bush had nothing to do with the mistake.

Just imagine if Pres. Obama had made this mistake and watch the comments change...

This would probably be a nonissue for most Jewish people. My husband is Jewish and his family always had a "Christmas" tree growing up. The tree is more a sign of the spirit of the season and a reasonable person would not object.

The Obama's do not celebrate Christmas. What church do they go to?

As a jew , if this was a compitent President I would be offended. But since this was done by the same morons that ruined this country I am not surprised. I am surprised they even apologized. I figured these idiots figured all Americans are Christians. Soon enough they will be showing their faces at book burnings

Can Dumbya do ANYTHING right?????????

I can't stand the Bush Administration, but I can see how mistakes happen. Oops. People are human. Get over it, people.

LOL, look I voted for Obama and the democrats, but why is everyone blaming Bush on here? He's had his share of problems but come on....seriously....Holiday Card mistakes? Is that the best we can do? This was probably the mistake of some freshman college intern. Only reason we care about P.C. is because the media makes it out so bad. I'm Christian and I love to be told have a Happy Hanukkah by Jewish friends. Hell, I'll even take Merry Quanza or whatever greeting it is for Quanza

What! You mean our country celebrates holidays that aren't Christian!?! I guess Bush forgot to read that memo. Religious-right nuts!

OMG! Are we STILL talking about the birth certificate?? GET OVER IT! He wouldn't have been a state Senator or even allowed to run for the Presidency if he didn't have a valid birth certificate!! Find something new to bash the newly elected President about...and get a life while you're at it!!

After reading many of the comments left here by so many liberals (What could I expect, it is CNN!), it continues to amaze me how many liberals just parrot the drivel proipagated by a press that has long since abandoned any sense of objective journalism. I will not annoy you with repeating again the umpteenth time the facts. But suffiuce it to say, I am disappointed that more of you do not think for yourselves.

Typical! What have the Shrub's gotten right in the past 8 years? Absolutely nothing. Good riddance to both of them!

Steve, your post made my day. "I'm a Christian but used to live next door to a Jewish guy. According to the Palin Principle, am I eligible for either card?"

Now for those of you upset by some of the negativity on this forum, please remember that these are hard times for Americans. We all need a little venting. So poking some fun here is okay in my book. And in a forum, you will always get some people whose comments seem over the top. In America, we have freedom of speech...

steelman November 26th, 2008 4:02 pm ET
I hope they find a cure for liberalism soon. Now that would be CHANGE I could go for!
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I suspect you'd benefit more from a cure for stupidity.

"And when Michelle Obama cancel;s everything but Kwanzaa, you libs will just stay silent…
Wow, you libs are such morons."

Hey malclave,
You are 100% what is wrong with the US today. Why would there only be Kwanzaa left??? HMMMM??? Cuz she's black? YOU IGNORANT JERK, the Obama's celebrate christmas. BECAUSE THEY PRACTICE CHRISTIANITY!

PS...most of the "libs" who posted on this thread...arent hatin on Bush...just commenting on his usual ineptness, because it a few months, politics wont be a hilarious

Wow! Just another example of something else wrong coming from the White House.

Heh.. guess the outgoing administration had to get one last gaffe in there.

AJ is obviously living in a parallel universe. Perhaps he will wake up one day and realize that he too won on November 4. Doubtful though, because that would require an open mind and actual logic. By his posts it is obviouls that those things are beyond him. Just another American who is happy there is not an IQ test required to vote.

Ran, July 20th ? That's probably why you did not have problems getting those inauguration tickets. Guess everybody makes mistakes, don't you think.

Oops! American people vote for G.W. Bush in 2000 and 2004!

The mistake shows the sloppiness that it has characterized Bush rule.
By the way, I do not give a dam about not Christian celebrations (budist, chinese, east indian, west indian, mayan, incas, araucans, etc.

And now we will have President Obama who does not know how many States are in the Union leave alone confusing Nancy Reagan and Hillary Clinton and not knowing who liberated Aushwitz. If you consider Bush stupid for clerical mistake of Laura's staff, what can say about Obama's own stupid statements?

Horrors!: Wow! Could you be a little more sarcastic and condescending in your anti-Semitism?

Also, thank you to the poster who set the record straight on the symbolism of the tree! Finally a bit of knowledge and sanity! (And I am not being sarcastic or condescending. Really. Thank you!)

Who cares? I mean really are jews upset over this? It was hardly offensive and barely news worthy. It was a mistake big deal who cares? Send out the Christmas card with a menora on it and we are even. People are just way too sensative these days. Grow up and get a thicker set of skin.

Chris-Mukker! Borack Obama's, Vocabulary.. Nataka Ninni! Obama?

To AJ – the Dems wrecked the economy? Where have you been?

Bush and Company have been in charge for the last eight years, cutting taxes for the wealthiest, deregulating Wall Street and the lending industry, taking us foolishly into two wars that will financially burden American generations to come!

Everything President Bush has touched in his life has turned to crap! After President-Elect Obama and his team get us out of this mess Bush has left us with, we'll be so thankful Bush didn't sink our country completely!

"Ramadan here we come!" Give me a break! You, AJ, are an idiot!

IF I were a Christian, YES I would be pissed about receiving a card honoring another religion. BUT HEY, Bush was wrong about IRAQ innocent people died. Bush was wrong about New Orleans, innocent people died. At least NO ONE DIED HERE.. HOW UNUSAUL FOR THIS ADMINISTRATIONS ERRORS..Now they can say: HEY! WE ADMIT OUR MISTAKES~! These people are MEAN AND STUPID .. I cant wait till JAN 20!!!!

Rick @4:24: Obama is a Chrisitian, not a Muslim.
Why do you continue to spew such crud and not come up with something constructive to say?

But, what do I know, I'm just the head clown.....(cue the circus music)

at least they're consistent. they screw everything up.

Of itself it is embarrasing: after all, this is the office of the president. In the big scheme of things it is a goof, and should be treated as such. On top of all the other things done by the Bush administration this could be viewed as lack of attention to detail, which is the only polite way to describe the Bush administration.

NOTE: there is no hate here, just stating the facts.

Much ado about nothing. Now if the invite said something about offering a feast of roasted ham and lobster tails or if they failed to invite any Jews at all..........THAT would be a screwup.

Yeee Haaa! Just when you thought they couldnt screw anything else up, Bah Humbug Uncle Dick!

The Christmas tree is a druid symbol.

Hey 'Not a Hater', having hate is a prerequisite to join the Republican party these days. That and having ineptifying stupidtude.

Bitter, gun-hugging extremists like lyonsphilly and AJ have to hate, they know no other way.

Typical Bush nonsense. just more evidence of his incompetency. thank god the national nightmare is almost over.

Hahahahahah, just another sign of incompetence!!

SUre must be a slow news day. Who cares about Christmas cards etc. My concern is for the thousands of troops that should be home but instead get to spend the holidays wondering if the next second will be their last when they should be home instead of under fire because of Bush's lies and mishandling of 2 wars, citizens rights, the enviroment and the economy. If the Christmas cards was all he and his staff screwed up we'd be in great shape.. Jan is almost here thank goodness. Can't wait to get somebody in the white house that has the best interests of this country and it's people at heart.

As an observant Jew, I am not offended by the mistake (I actually find it quite humorous). I receive many holiday cards from both Christian and Jewish people, and I don't have a problem with people wishing me a Merry Christmas.

Just don't patronize me by stating that the trees, wreaths, lights, etc. are not Christmas symbols. A Christmas tree might have been a pagan symbol originally, but it is called a "Christmas" tree now. I could argue that the Hannukah menora is just a candelabrum, but that is just as silly.

Bush is the Charlie Brown of Presidents...so what's new that everything Bush touches turns to crap. Humiliating.

let it be said, for the billionth time, "when in Rome..", I'm sure our real, true friends, in the Jewish community have accepted the First Familys invitatation as genuine. our hats off to political correctness..bah humbug..

This does not suprise. It would be simpler to just report what they have done right since 2000.

I am Jewish and there are so many important things in our world to be upset about. This is not one of them.
I can't wait for Bush to leave but cut the guy some slack. Bush did not do this to offend anyone. As a matter of fact he did not do it all. It was a staffer.
We Democrats are getting pretty nasty. I know it is nice to gloat after so many horrible years, BUT we are all Americans. In the spirit of the season can we call a truce.
I will stop the mean and ugly comments if you will. I will even go first!

rick @4:24 what are you smoking? ramadan being in and Christmas out why is that or are you still trying to press the disproven lie that Obama is a Muslim (I would have figured even an idiot member of the radical religious right could figured that out after they cried about rev. Wright but guess that is too much of a reach). That being said what is wrong with celebrating Ramadan? Give me a good reason why we should NOT celebrate it. Thought so like most of the radical religious right your only reason is that you have misinterperted the words of our Constitution to somehow make you believe we are a Christian country instead of a country with NO NATIONAL RELIGION, one that treats all religions equally.. like I have said in just about every post to you members of the radical religious right...idiots

You would think from some of these comments that MANY believe that OBAMA is the SAVIOR and will save us all and that on 20 January, everything will be correct and right in the world.........get real, January 21st, we will still be in a really bad recession. As for the Cards.......Who cares....Minor mistake.

THANK YOU PABLO...(fer nuthin')

2008, November 26. Amazing. Bush is not yet in prison.

Wow, liberals keep calling us republicans angry. all you have to do is read the posts above from you soft hearted and gentle liberals, talk about angry people!

Big whoop! Who cares. I'm Jewish and I wouldn't give a hoot.

And who would be surprised by such monolithic incompetence coming from the Bush administration?

NO ONE!

It should be obvious to even the most casual observer that it's a Holiday Tree and those are Holiday Wreaths in the window.

Why do they all of a sudden revert back to being Christmas Trees/Wreaths? Seems like it's just so the intolerant left can claim to be offended?

There are wreaths and Christmas trees in the Whitehouse. What's the big deal? Why should the taxpayer pay to have different cards printed? Its bad enough that we have to waste $3 billion a year on Israel.

Hey, Dallas tx – yes, do some research into John's claims. You'll find interesting truths about how the Christians took over the pagan holiday and kept pagan trappings to appease the locals .... but OTOH, most of John's information here is not true. Most certainly, Santa Claus is not a remake of the Green Man. Look into it for yourself.

Haven't you people better things to do than hate, hate, hate, hate?
It takes so much energy and doesn't produce much but more hate.

Bush is very supportive of Israel and JUdaism. Obama will NOT be. Wake up to the pending disaster as the Dems already wrecked the economy. Ramadan, here we come.

We'll long for Bush after 7 years of no terror attacks!

It is not a tree. It is a green bag covering Budweiser kegs keeping them extra cold.

As Joe Klein to aptly put it in Time this week:

"stupifying ineptitude"

A beautiful, wintery picture typical of the winter season! What on earth is the problem folks?

To Bill K........

Thanks for making Obama a SAINT...you bitter guys on the right never give up do you!

Neocons brains are as bright as a smoldering cigarrette butt!

Oh come on, it's not a big deal. Even as an observant Jew, I don't find this offensive.

Oh... i thought it was a Christmas card mistake like the one on Seinfeld w/ Elaine... i just don't know or would really want to know who would be given the nick name "Nip" around the white house...

Who cares.... this is merely an aside.

This does not even deserve the dignity of a response. This little "snaphew" should have been one of those comments without a "Leave Your Comment" spot.

Here I go... .like everyone else.... leaving a comment.

Ran, what happens July 20, 2009??? The end of the world? Mars attacks? A solar eclipse? You retire?

Ran @ 4:17
It is our very good fortune that January 20, 2009 arrives before July. 20
I do agree with you point however. A little chuckle.
Please get this fool out of our White House!

"oy vey!"

How many days now til Jan 20?

Bush is a jerk! I know that. You know that. The world knows that. But c'mon, we can't lay this at this feet. It's not a HUGE deal. Just a clerical error.

Won't have to worry about this once Obama takes office since Christmas will be out and Ramadan will be in.

I'm a Christian but used to live next door to a Jewish guy. According to the Palin Principle, am I eligible for either card?

For Apple who wrote: "I'm curious– Is the Jewish community really offended by this?" Well, would you be offended if someone sent you a Christmas card with a picture of a menorah on it? I don't think it's a major thing. But, we have to lower our expectations of the current President since he is getting dumber by the day.

Oh, and why are the Bushes having any holiday party when taxpayers are losing homes and jobs daily? Who pays for these parties?

Hey John Air Force Vet, your post was very interesting. I enjoyed reading it enough that I'm going to try to find out how to learn more. very interesting.

i get a kick out of the radical right who tell us that they hope we enjoy complaining about every mistake the bush administration does because they will be doing it throughout the obama administration.. you see we already KNOW you will do it then, after all YOU taught us how to do the whining during the CLINTON administration.. if you had been more reasonable then we might have given the idiot in the white house more of a chance this time.. oh wait we DID then he invaded Iraq for no reason, ignored katrina, spyed on us, trashed our constitution, ... guess we did not learn as well as we thought.. so please teach us again so in 16 years when a repub is in office we will know how to start out by not giving them a chance instead of waiting until they proved they are worthless like the last five repub presidents

as for the card yes mistakes happen but you see :"attributed the snafu to a "staff mistake" in not printing separate cards for the different White House holiday events, as has been the custom in years past. " This means that they KNEW the right way of doing (they have in the past) they just DISREGARDED that knowledge and experiance.. which sums up the bush administration quite well

Come on people, granted "W" is as dumb as a rock but this is not newsworthy. People make mistakes, This was a mistake. Big deal,

Where is Bill O'Reilly! This is clearly WAR ON HANUKKAH!

This administration incompetence is now complete. July 20,2009 can not get here fast enough.

I don't think the Jewish community is going to be upset as much with this snafu as the one fast approaching them in the coming year....Obama and his administration allowing Iran to continue to build a viable nuclear weapon to sit a top their new pride & joy (long range ballistic missle).

So what's new...you were expecting better from this administration. why should this event be any different!

So many ignorant people in this country . . . no wonder we are so screwed up.

Please raise your hand if you never made a mistake(which was made by a staff memeber and not the President himself). What, no hands raised? Then shut up you stupid idiots. No one is perfect, even Obama.

I make mistakes every year and really . . .. is this even relevant.

Out of a national population of millions, 'dozens' of calls aren't very many...

Thanks for reading my thoughts! I think it's cool. And I shouldn't of group the whole Dem's on being mean. It's all over, it's that sad. Why does that have to happen? Why are people so mean to others? Like the bullies on the playground! Can't we just be friendly?

I find it hilarious that so many dems use this minor gaffe as "another example" of presidential policy. Do you also think the CEO of your company will stay up all night licking envelopes and "signing" your generic corporate holiday card? Get a grip. You haven't liked Bush since the day he was elected and will use any excuse to justify your blind partisan politics. I'm so happy we elected Saint Obama.

Hey I also heard Bush did not put the cap back on a soda bottle properly and it splilt all over the fridge! Why don't you people just give it a break

Eh,
I'm not particulary Politicaly Correct. The picture looks nice. I like it. But you folks need News to report so report!

The Worst President Ever didn't get one thing right in 8 years, so why should he start now? Incompetent president, incompetent party. Real America is rejoicing that the repubs have been kicked to the curb. Now the smart guys get to take over.

Interesting that the Republicans are anxiously waiting to attack Obama. We have only attacked Bush because he has been a horrible president. Republican's don't want to even see what type of president Obama will be, they are just eagerly wait to attack.

typical bush era – act before looking and thinking

And everybody complains about the government spending money. When they do something that saves money people get offended.

Can you even imagine if Palin had become our President? How do you think she would handle the current economic crisis? It is mind-numbing that people want her to run in 2012. These must be peeple that dont care.

I hope they find a cure for liberalism soon. Now that would be CHANGE I could go for!

What a miserable group of people most of you are! Thanks for taking a moment out of your busy day to let everyone know what kind of person you are and the constant joy you must bring to others. May everyday be a blessing to our great country, regardless of who is in the White House. And may you and your families find joy in the holidays and kindness in your hearts.

How about we spend the money used on these Hannukah and Christmas parties to provide food and help to regular people who lost their jobs to China? This is just another example of government waste...including Obama's upcoming, expensive inauguration.

The Christmas tree is pagan symbol-it has nothing to do with the birth of Christ. It is the result of Puritan law which allowed those celebrating the Winter Soltace to be appeased . People used to go into the woods to celebrate the coming of more hours of sun (followning the day with least). They hung red bows and string on the threes to symbolize the blood of life (spring). They partied-danced,etc. The Puritains felt this was evil and outlawed it. Under protest they allowed one tree to be brought into each home. It was decorated in red. (hence the red/green Christmas theme). They change the worship of the coming of the SUN to the birth of the SON (Jesus). So this whole christmas tree thing is silly anyway. It's not about Jesus. And -if anyone cares-Santa Clause was a remake of the Green Man, who was a pagan symbol (dressed in green and leaves-to symbolize the coming of spring) Coka-Cola created the red , white and fat Santa in their ads and it has stuck ever since. Merry Christmas-live and let live-love they neighboor, and stop all the judgement.

Why all the fuss about a greeting card. Now, Now, be nice. We all have a lot to be thankful for. In less than 2 months the lying, cheating, Constitution Bashing, war mongering, economy ruining idiots will be gone.

Good lord, not only Bush's cabinet, but also his staff are incompetent. This whole administration from the top down is a disaster. No wonder we're in such trouble.

Over taxed, over worked – Why don't you ask him in person for his birth certificate? Silly rabbit.

Who cares if anything is PC.

"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

Horrors! Those pooooor Jews! Haven't they suffered enough? Now they have to see a photo of a tree!!! Doesn't anyone remember the HOLOCAUST????

we won't hear of these mistakes or any mistakes because cnn/msnbc won't report on it. it isn't republican!!!

Happy Christmahannakwanzaacha! Someone wrote that it's a "non-issue." They're right, of course. But it's nice to have something to laugh at in these dire economic times...

Yeah, and CNN is reporting that Paris Hilton is splitting up again .... all the news that's fit to print

All those comments, what a waste of no brain power. There are wars going on and people dying, remember. How many coins are in your purse today. Are losing your home and job?

President Bush wasn't in charge of this you idiots. You act like Bush directly approved this. Give me a break. Just remember, Obama will be treated just like you have treated President Bush for these last two terms.

Snafu is an old military slang acronym meaning "situation normal, all f-ed up". All of the many jokes aside about the Whitehouse, how could CNN be so irresponsible and use terminology like this? Can we be just a little bit professional here?

I don't care what religion you are. What the heck is the matter with a picture of a tree and horse? Get over it already. If I walk into a yard of a Jewish family, have they cut all the trees down. Puleeeese.

Who cares.

As long as we're being PC ... thats not a clydesdale. It's a belgian draft.

Another example of the competency of the Bush White House!

"Overtaxed, Overworked" you ignorant fool. Get over it–you lost and the country will be better off for it. I suppose you're a Bush supporter by your comment. The truth is that W can't wait to get the heck out of office and pursue his life's dreams. I can see him with a big smile on his face weed whacking and riding around on his pickup while some ghost writer works on his memoirs. I'd like to think that he's feeling awful about all of his mistakes. *But* is ignorance IS bliss.

This is really a non-story. Jewish Americans are not going to explode over an obvious error as no insult where was intended. Please give Jewish Americans some credit.

At least nobody got killed in this latest incompetence episode! If it weren't for all the dead and bankrupt, the Bush Administration would be the funniest ever!
ROFL

Oh enough of the politically correctness. It's just a tree.

OMG! NOOOOO!!! This is tragic! Christmas is ruined forever! The terrorists have won! Oh the humanity! Why? Why? Why is this not front page news? How will we ever go on? Waaaaaah!!!

This should be the worst mistake made by the current white house!

You mean Laura Bush does SOMETHING?!!??!

Not a big deal to fuss about. I am sure the jewish leaders will understand an honest mistake.

No big deal, it only came out of our taxes.

President and Mrs. Bush,
Thanks for taking the high road through it all.

To the 'One' who stands behind the podium which reads 'the office of the President-Elect,'
I am humbled by your greatness, oh wise One... I cannot wait for you to enter office and dazzle us with your brilliance, stun us with your intellect and "school" us on these 7 states we know not of...please, sire, hurry, the nation needs you!

We love you Mrs. Bush happy holiday.

It figures. More lunacy from Dumbya! THANK GOD FOR OBAMA!

Give me a friggin break....
Festive season...December...Snow...Reindeer...did you see a nativity set?....Merry Christmas

that one is too funny just another blunder from the Bush White House good way to go out DON'T YOU THINK ......LOL

It's part of the "culture wars"–this time an "attack on Hannukah"!! Must have been engineered by the good folks at Fox News.

Is this really news, CNN? How about reporting on something that's actually important?

HAHA!! Charlie in Maine, I totally agree!! Can't wait for the 'airing of the grievances"!! The list for the last 8 years will be long for sure!!!

This administration can't even get a holiday card done right. A perfect ending for Bush.

This is a non-issue.

Goodness people, CNN especially, what about good will??? Why must EVERYTHING from the current administration be considered negative and of ill will? If Obama is such a great man and leader, why aren't you happy and why not bury the hatchet? Surely, this isn't what he desires from you? Is it? Be thankful for SOMETHING and leave the Bushes alone. I hope you and your children never make a mistake.

I am sure no one with a heart for good is offended by this. I don't think ANY of my Jewish friends would be offended receiving a card such as this one. Please let goodness overcome all the bitterness you people have. There will be a time when you need forgiveness.

Move on. Find another target if you must.

Just pagan symbols regardless. Not what either Judaism or Christianity intended anyways.

Another example of 10,000 to illustrate the incompetence of this bush administration. Repukes have almost run the USA into the ground the last 8 years...Thank God, Allah, and Jehovah that we have chosen to go in a new direction. January 20th, a breath of fresh air and return to sanity. The journey will be long, the fight hard, but we will get it back together. You repukes out there that have something negative to say about a president-elect calling for unity, hope and change for a positive future for ALL Americans can go straight to hell. Merry Christmas and happy channukkah, and all that. Joy to the world, Bush is outta here finally!!!

OK, you hard-right wingnuts, we give up. Yes, we really do think BO is the messiah and the reason no one has reported on his background is because he HAS no background – he just materialized directly from heaven immediately prior to the election, and there is no birth certificate because he was born in a manger. We should've known we couldn't fool you forever, you Einsteins...

I hope that Obama doesn't make any mistakes when he sends out his cards to the 57 states....oops, I mean 50.

Inept 'til the very end...

The fact an error was made does not phase me in the least.

What is setting me back in my seat is some of the right wing responces posted here making light of an unwarranted war in Iraq, Halburton, and Cheney. These are not joking matters,...people are giving their lives over there folks!!!! That's kinda sicko!

Lets get our priorities straight.

I guess Dick Cheney wasn't supervising this one, anyway!

Penny – Island Lake, IL November 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I can't believe how many mean spirited Democrat’s there is out there. It seems like every article about the President; these evil Democrat’s have to voice their dumbness

Thanks for summing up what is wrong with the GOP. Happy Thanksgiving.

QUOTE: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ November 26th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

It shows to me that this administration is thinking that the country is one kind of group of people. There is little understanding as to what needs to go to different groups. Not everyone celebrates the same thing.
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Are you kidding? The only reason this invitation went out is because the Bushes realize there are more than "one kind of group of people" (otherwise, the Bushes wouldn't be hosting such a celebration). They've done this every year without any problems, and they intended to send a different card picturing a menorah.

I don't like Bush. I don't like his policies. But this was the result of some idiot in the mail room not using the right mailing list or something. It is not a reflection on Bush. Relax.

This is OBVIOUSLY Obama's fault.. yeah, change we can believe in!

Yes.. that's a joke.. happy holidays

Didn't "Christmas" trees have pagen origins? At most, they're non-sectarian. Most of the Jews I've known wouldn't be overly upset about it, if at all.

Happy Festivus (for the rest of us)

I don't know what is funnier, this article or how pissed off some people are that this was posted.

Happy Festivus, everyone! Enough already .... let's just pray this little snafu is the end of it and CNN can find something worthwhile to write about.

As wise ol' man Colbert would say, "There are many ways to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior..." Have a wonderful holiday season everyone!

You people need to get over it. I'm sure that most of you that are claiming to be offended aren't even Jewish. The White House is filled with Christmas trees and I think it's just fine.

I wouldn't expect anything but this. Just more of the same incompetency we've had to put up with for 8 years.
Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

The Dow is up because people are starting to see there's better days ahead.

Ahh, so what would you expect from this administration. They can't get it right!

Malclave, you're toxic, go back to the psych ward and up you meds dosage.

Yes, it was just a mistake. But the bigger issue is that many non-Jews (perhaps the clerk who mailed these out) don't even know that Jews don't have Christmas trees.

Trees are non denominational. If they were exclusive to Christmas, all of the Gringes would have already demanded that all xmas trees be taken off of public property.

CNN, stop trying to make news and make republicans look bad. Your attempts at manipulation are becoming very visisble.

Now that those invitations are out, all I can say is "Mission Accomplished"

Merry Christmas

LOL, malclave, clean the cobwebs out of that black hole you call a brain and come to your senses! Actually it's very funny and indicative of sideshow freaks like yourself who are still questioning Obama's citizenship. That's like saying the world is still flat. But as long as you want to make a fool of yourself keep it up buddy, just let me get the popcorn and soda and you can start ranting for our amusement and entertainment! Seriously, I'm no fan of Bush and will sing a thousand praises once he's gone but it's a small trivial matter and his staff messed up, not him. And I wholeheartedly concur with the other posters who say he can't get out soon enough!

I think the bigger Christmas "scandal" is the fact that Obama doesn't give his girls Christmas gifts. Apparently he does this "to teach them limits". That's just very sad.

Penny: perhaps an English textbook for Christmas?

Anyone besides me get a HUGE smile on thier face from this one?? Honest mistake...enjoy the chuckle and move on

And "New Day" (2:18 pm)...very "punny" today, aren't we? You had to put your "stamp" on this conversation...:)

There is a whole staff that is supposed to take care of this. Somebody just messed up. Get over it!

So what ? The evangelicals support Israel, their great friend ...

the embarrasement will last a day, people are human. in the spirit of the season I'm sure no one will be offended by this. I can't believe the amount of people stating that christmas will not be the same under president Obama... what a sad bunch of ingnorants.
for the rest of ya... Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

At least no one died on this Bush snafu

We all know what happened to the last perfect person. Things do happen. If people are getting their pants in a wad about this. Then they will just have to get upset. Forgiveness is devine.

And the Bush family continues to display their typical levels of sensitivity, competence, and attention to detail.

Love the "eat it and smile" expectations of many of the posts here.

You are forgiven Mrs. Bush; we do not expect anything less from the current Administration. Stuff Happens is the Bush Moto or like Cheney would say "so". Please hurry along and pick your personal stuff accordingly as I am standing by to wish your farewell.

The entire 8 years of the Bush Presidency will be avaible for viewing on DVD. It will surely outsell Carol Burnett's DVD

Hope Joe Lieberman got the card... he has a real identity problem
and this should throw him over the edge ! someone should!

Boy, they're gettin' awfully sloppy over at the WH as the end nears. That's right. Blame the staff. Even for such trivial stuff, no one takes accountibility over there.Doesn't anybody 'proof' what goes out of the White House before it's mailed? Maybe they decided to let most of the staff go, since nothing is getting done over there anyway.

Is Obama going to show the birth certificate or not?

Oh well. Pales in comparison to the other much larger mistake she made...marrying that moron.

Yeah, Susan Jacobs, it was sad that Bush liberated the Iraqi people, sad he has sent millions of dollars to help aids victims, sad that he protected your butt from terrorism for the past 8 years, sad that he had the courage to defend the right of life for the unborn, sad that he's a man of integrity who gave up drinking years ago and got on the right track but still ignorant people call him a drunkard. Sad? What is really sad is the ingratitude that has been extended to him by people(?) like you.

Guys, it not Christmas Tree. It's Holiday Tree

HAPPY THANKGSGIVING EVERYONE!!! BE NICE TO SOMEBODY TOMORROW.

This is a Christian country founded on Christian principals, so the White House should NOT even be sending out cards celebrating anything other than Christmas! Its Christmas! Not hannuka!

Sheesh people, and CNN, get over it. I don't like Bush and I have Jewish friends. But I don't blame him for this and don't expect Jews to get their gatkes in an uproar.

This is why we are where we are...the "wrong" Christmas card has become an issue! this should have never made the news! Who cares, we're a sinking ship! Priorities PLEASE!!!!!!!!

I can't wait for the Bush nightmare to be over, but is this really news worthy?

First, Happy holidays to everyone
Secondly, this is just an oops moment... let's not act like we all do everything right. Gosh, we are just trying to find a way to criticize Bush (and it wasn't even him, it was Laura). I forgot, everybody but the President (whoever is in office at that time) is able to make mistakes! Must be nice being perfect.

And when Michelle Obama cancel;s everything but Kwanzaa, you libs will just stay silent...

Wow, you libs are such morons.

Hey, CNN, when are you going to start reporting on Obama's background?

Penny in IL: To blanket an entire political party in your statement is
foolish and reckless. By the way, your all-too-obvious lack of grammatical aptitude in the phrase "democrat's is", should have read, "Democrats are".

Right till the end, a Presidency of bloopers.

Sounds typical for the Bushes and their staff. Just doesn't have a clue.

Just filler...inept President, inept staff...one would think someone would confirm.

The point: poor management.

Lighten up people, I think it's hysterical.

Happy Hanakkuh and Merry Christmas. Let's all go drink our gin and tonica-s.

Oh, please. I am sure no one cares about this. Anyone who is "offended" about a holiday card needs to get a life.

omg everyone. its a freakin card. calm down and quit being so negative. everyones sick of hearing you whine

Not bad as Bush screwups go. Nobody died.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Divine".

To Reality: The reality is that the Obamas christened their child "Barack" not Messiah (I checked his bio for accuracy). I forgive you for that error and by the way, who exactly are "you people?"

Doug from Allentown November 26th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Wow… If we are going to be that critical of our President, who in their right mind would want the job.

I hope all of you Obama-bots are taking note because you are going to hear it ALL every time their administration does something like this.
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Doug........only an administration as inept as the current one does stuff like this.

If Obama's administration does stuff like this, then they SHOULD 'hear it'.

Can't wait 'til these knuckleheads are out!!!!!

It's a beautiful card, and I'm sure no slight was intended. The members of the Jewish community are highly respected in the USA, so I doubt they will look for some kind of insult or conspiracy.

Can we please realize that mistakes happen, and if someone is upset about getting a "Christmas" card inviting them to a Hanukkah party, then they have bigger issues to deal with.
A simple "Happy Holidays" card in blue with a dove for peace or something along those lines would suffice for everyone, and there wouldn't need to be discussion.
This isn't news.

While you cruise CNN, I'm sure Bush is taking a nap. Get back to work hippies.

I'm sure Aipac will forgive him...

Thank God or whomever or whatever (depending on you religious beliefs) that the economy has recovered so this is actually news worthy.

Thank God or whomever or whatever (depending on you religious beliefs) that the economy has recovered so this is actually news worthy.

Wow... If we are going to be that critical of our President, who in their right mind would want the job.

I hope all of you Obama-bots are taking note because you are going to hear it ALL every time their administration does something like this.

I'm in agreement with Jim (11/26 @ 2:20 p.m.).

I can't wait until Bush is outta there, but using a stupid mistake by some low-level staffers in the First Lady's office to belittle the guy goes too far even for me. Besides, most people would probably admit this is pretty funny. I needed a good laugh!

More ineptitude from the Bush administration.

If he invades Iran I'm sure they'll let this card thing slide.

send me a bailout

Hey, if this is the worst Bush does in the last two months I'll be perfectly happy!

The bigger issue to me is that while everyone in corporate America is scaling back and eliminating these types of holiday events, the White House just continues on in its own little world!

Let's follow the kook lib train of thought:

It was Cheney! Him, Rove, and Haliburton are behind this! Impeach Bush! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

REALITY you must be some kind of a jerk who has nothing better to say. You sound like a five year old, My mistake, a five year old have more sense than you, YOU BIG JERK

It is a truth of human nature that the details that are important to us are attended to.

Attending to distinctions in culture are hardly the priority of a reformed alcoholic, reborn decider in chief; Or his missus ...

this gaffe surprises nobody, and is not seen as a gaffe by similarly minded folks...

It shows to me that this administration is thinking that the country is one kind of group of people. There is little understanding as to what needs to go to different groups. Not everyone celebrates the same thing.

Competence starts at the top....

Just an other example of an administration that plain and simple does not care.

Is it January 20th yet?

I think it's the thought that matters in this case. I hate Bush and don't see this as an issue.

I'm curious– Is the Jewish community really offended by this?

Penny – Island Lake, IL– why jump to the instant conclusion that the 'mean comments' are coming only from Democrats? That speaks more to your mindset than the facts presented.

This is what happens when you have to send out dozens of different cards to pacify all the different beliefs.......

Good grief.....o yeah, Merry Christmas!

Geeeez ... Does this White House do nothing right?

How could the Bush units screw up something as simple as mailing "holiday" cards? It appears as though the Bush units have "shortimer" metality, and simply did not care. For this reason, they must all be terminated.

Resistance is Futile

I'm Catholic also...send me a menorah! I would think "how beautiful!'. How ridiculous that so many of you commenting are acting as if this is such a big deal. Like each and everyone of you has never said Merry Christmas to someone who does not recognize the Reason for the Season. Take a look in the mirror people. We can't all be as perfect as you so obviously think you are.
Great work CNN! How proud you must be of your journalistic skills.

I CAN'T BELIEVE LAURA LET GEORGE DO THE MAILINGS.

Well, you don't want to be accused of taking Christmas out of Hanukkah and calling it a 'solstice celebration' or something. Good old Bush, he can't even send a Christmas card the right way.

In addition, you morons who believe the next administration is gonna be any better..... are in for a rude awakening!

This not news. Mistakes happen and this is a relatively minor one.

Well, that's the least of the snafu's characterizing the Bush administration. At least they can go out with an ironically humorous note.

Hey Penny, believe me....There are just as many if not MORE Republican mean people too. I've seen it!! So don't blame Democrats.

Man....I can't wait for competence to return to the White House....January 20th can't come too soon....

Hopefully they weren't sent to invitees from all 57 states.

If you look real close, you can see W sitting on the throne of his private "library." Probably humming "Hail To The Chief"...

-Tomkat-

Maybe they were trying to save some taxpayers dollars (yeah, right). Now all they need to do is say "Merry Hanukkah" to their guests.

This is the only mistake that the First Ladies office has made. I wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure a follow up letter will go out with apologies.

Laura Bush has been a good First Lady. She has never given anybody any reason to say otherwise.

I hope she will enjoy being back at home and away from the fish bowl of the White House.

Happy Christmahanukkwaanzadanstice!

idiots

I agree with many of the posts here–don't we have bigger issues to concern ourselves about? I think the Bush presidency will go down as one of the worst ever, but beating up the White House for what is obviously an honest mistake is pretty petty. People, and the media, in this country are starting to sound like a bunch of schoolyard children calling each other names. Let's all grow up and start acting a little more civil to one another, ok?

I cant wait till Obama starts making mistakes and lets see if you criticize him. No one is perfect. Oh, my bad, I forgot Obama is the messiah to you people.

It fell threw the cracks....just like our economy, the war on terror, the iraq war, and capturing Osama bin Laden. Change is almost here!

Whoops! Very pretty card though.

hey there is something you don't see every day. George Bush saying he is sorry.

I can't believe how many mean spirited Democrat’s there is out there. It seems like every article about the President; these evil Democrat’s have to voice their dumbness.

Just say it's a cedar tree instead of a Christmas tree.

Is there anything they can't screw up? Wow...

Its a good thing we Jews have a sense of humor. This is probably the only funny thing that Bush has done that wasn't also sad or scary.

I'm just glad to see some acknowledgement from this White House that some people believe things other than Christianity.

This says it all, everything the Bush administration has stood for....
ooopppppssss!

Bush mush have put Palin in charge of the holiday mailings this year.

Wow they've never made a mistake in 8 yrs. It is not that serious. Hope the White House are not getting nervous in their last days.

Yes, mistakes do happen. They seen to happen with great frequency with this "administration"(???). It's a shame Laura has had to put up with all of this. I'm sure she will be glad to get back to the ranch.

Bush can't wait to leave. They're not even proofing what they mail out. Good times.

Because people are tired of hearing of the "Dow up, Dow down". yeah, it's a mistake; it's just mistake #109,435 for the Bush Admin.

I don't think much of Bush, but it's an honest mistake. Just be glad Karl Rove wasn't in charge. He would have sent cards out for Merry Republicmas, and other cards out for the heathen holidays.

Looking at the "big" picture.....this is nothing. We should certainly have more important things to worry about than an incorrect card being sent out. I'm sure the Jewish leadership has accepted the WH apology and moved on. I think the rest of us should do the same.

It's a beautiful card. Enjoy it – don't make an issue out of nothing.

I wonder what will happen if Michelle Obama makes these mistakes?

Rush and Hannity would claim it is the 'END OF THE WORLD' and Michelle is incompetent, and unfit to be first lady, and out of her 'comfort zone', and uncultured, and unsophisticated, and on, and on, and on . . .

Ha ha, those silly Bushes! Gosh they just can't help themselves, can they?

The American public is waiting eagerly just off stage with their shepherds crooks, ready to drag the Bushes off Jan. 20th... Then we'll all be singing the refrain, Hallelujah!

It is Bush. Hello what else do you expect?

Are we really shocked by this?

Come on CNN..Must you comment and find fault on the most obscure things? We waste so much time/money and effort attempting to be PC. Get over it and resport something of substance and value. Of course, there's a sector of the economy that thrives on slicing up something and figuring out HOW it can be "offensive" to someone out there. Get over it!!

Just another sign of the Bush team's incompetence at everything they do.

*hand slaps forehead*

I wonder if they will do the same when they send invitations for the muslim holiday coming in about 10 days.

I SOOOOOO want a copy of that card!!!!

Bush cant wait to run out of there, he thinks its christmas already!

heheheh I believe a bad pun like: "Bush is mailing it in" is in order, no?

What's the big deal? I wouldn't mind getting a menorah and I'm catholic. We should be over this by now..........

This is minor compared to all the other mistakes made by this White House in the past 8 years. If only this was the most severe damage done by Bush/Cheney.

This really doesn't need to be mentioned. We've all got bigger issues to worry about.

B F D

mistakes happen

EXPECTED,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Oy, vey! Non-news again, CNN. How about reporting the DOW is UP again today...how many days in a row is that???

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