Cawford's largest gift shop owner: When Bush's ratings will go up, the sales will go up

[sabra]

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/breaking_news/16636156.htm

Bush's hometown sees business slowdown
Associated Press

CRAWFORD, Texas - Near the lone stoplight on Main Street, a for-sale sign hangs from a dusty window where a souvenir shop used to sell cufflinks, cowboy boots and denim shirts emblazoned "The Western White House."

Another gift store across the street is shuttered too, though a sign says it will reopen elsewhere. And the biggest souvenir shop in Crawford is reporting a drop in sales.

The Washington professionals have their polls, their focus groups and their newspaper editorials. But Crawford, the 700-person town where President Bush's ranch is located, has its trinket stores, and they have fallen on hard times, in what some say reflects the president's sinking popularity over the war in Iraq and a daunting influx of anti-war protesters.

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Bill Johnson, owner of Crawford's largest gift shop, Yellow Rose, said he plans to continue running his store, which also sells crosses, saddles, guns and Western clothing in addition to coffee mugs, T-shirts and other souvenirs.

"I think the president's ratings will go up, and when that happens, the sales go up," he said. "As far as Crawford's future, I think it looks bright. Is it going to be as hectic as it was a few years ago? No. But Crawford's name is known far and wide, and when he retires, people who are endeared to him will want to come to Crawford."

:rofl:

[verse18]

1. Not bloody likely

"I think the president's ratings will go up..."

[CrazyOrangeCat]

Sorry Mr. Johnson . . .

. . . W will be in Paraguay.

You won't be invited . . . ya poor, deluded ijit.

[Cleita]

3. Yep, you've got it.

Idiocy is sad.

[Stuckinthebush]

2. Hey, Crawford gift shop Dude:

Even Bush will be leaving Crawford when he retires. His whole "ranch" thing was a prop.

[katmondoo]

4. You are so right Stuckinthebush

[Ron Green]

5. There ya go. Put the %#*@ Bush Library in the abandoned souvenir shop.

Half a billion dollars ought to pay the rent for a while.

[hlthe2b]

6. the only thing that may be attracted to Crawford at that point...

would be the occasional tornado.... (especially given Bush's penchant for leaving destruction in his wake).

[LSparkle]

7. "People will want to come to Crawford ... " TO THROW EGGS!

Or visit CAMP CASEY maybe!!!

[jdadd]

8. I wonder...

Does he have any copies of my pet goat?

[blogslut]

9. They backed the wrong horse

Oh well.

[WI_DEM]

10. If he's waiting for that he may as well go out of business now.

heck, if it weren't for all the protesters who go to Crawford the place would probably be a ghost town by now!! :)

[Cocoa]

11. that town will end up changing its name

[SoCalDem]

12. step 1... Start boxing all that shit up.. step 2..call Goodwill

atep 3... enjoy your retirement

[Bluebear]

13. PHOTO of gift shop HERE! >>>>>>>>>>

"Those ratings are going to go up any day now!"

[malaise]

16. LOL

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[proud2BlibKansan]

18. I just posted some real photos

but I like yours much better!

LOL :rofl:

[alittlelark]

14. I think he's planning on retiring in Paraquay

I wounder what that will do to their tourist shops?

[proud2BlibKansan]

20. Darn I was hoping for The Hague

[Lugnut]

15. People who are endeared to him?

What? All three of them, Bill? Time for a big hot cup of Get A Clue.

[proud2BlibKansan]

17. He really thinks bush will retire in Crawford?

Somehow I doubt that.

Here are some pictures I took of the Yellow Rose:


My son and the president (I love this picture - LOL)




Did you all know you can buy a bush doll at the Yellow Rose?




The outside of the store (no, I have never figured out who this guy is, but check out the picture of the woman - I did NOT photo shop this!)




George with one of his many fans

[CrazyOrangeCat]

21. !

:spray: :spray: :spray: :spray: :spray: :spray: :spray:

[peekaloo]

19. Bwahaha. I want one of them "Go Shopping" T-Shirts.

:silly: