Bush promotes Iraq war policy to vets ("We're not yet safe.")

[sabra]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/national/stories/082205dnnatbush.9baa83cb.html

Bush promotes Iraq war policy to vets

Associated Press



SALT LAKE CITY — President Bush defended the war in Iraq on Monday in the face of growing skepticism, asserting that “a policy of retreat and isolation will not bring us safety” from terrorism.

With U.S. casualties rising and his approval rating falling, Bush urged Americans to stand united in the war in Iraq and against terrorists everywhere.

While the United States has not been attacked since Sept. 11, 2001, Bush said, “We're not yet safe. Terrorists in foreign lands still hope to attack our country. We must confront threats before they fully materialize.”

“The only way to defend to our citizens where we live is to go after the terrorists where they live,” Bush said in a speech to the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

[Why Syzygy]

1. That explains

why he is no longer concerned with OBL. Yeah. That's the ticket.

Moron in Chief. What a freakin disgrace to humanity.

[saigon68]

34. A DRAFT-DODGER and FUNDY CHIMPANZEE NUT-CASE

FAWNING at the feet of the VFW "priceless"

[Avalux]

2. I love it.

He keeps repeating the same sorry old shit and his poll numbers keep falling. Don't they get it? The jig is up, the people are catching on. It's almost comical to read this crap.

[rodeodance]

3. “We're not yet safe. and this was a prepared speech!!

[sabra]

5. I thought you would like that :-)

[cliss]

42. Can you believe how he talks?

It's like he's addressing a small group of toddlers at a pre-school.

Stands at the front, looks at his little group, trying to keep their attention.

"Now look here kiddies, I'm telling you there is a boogey man. Just don't go out after dark. And don't look under your bed, because there might be a monster under there".

See - I saw one once. yessirree, he was a big, scary monster. Hiding in my closet. Looks dramatic, has big scary eyes.

"Watch out!"

[Garbo 2004]

4. Bush shld explain why terraists r now in Iraq when they weren't before. nt

[meganmonkey]

6. If he does that, then the kool-aid drinkers will find out that it's true

I can't tell you how many people I find still think that Iraqis blew each other up like this before we got there...

:(

[dajoki]

7. bush speech: same old rhetoric

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/22/AR2005082200235.html


Bush Urges America to Stay Course in Iraq

By NEDRA PICKLER
The Associated Press
Monday, August 22, 2005; 12:32 PM

SALT LAKE CITY -- After more than a week out of the public eye, President Bush left the seclusion of his Texas ranch Monday to remind Americans why he thinks they must not give up on peace and stability in Iraq.

Bush chose the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Republican-friendly Utah as the site for the first of two speeches this week, both to reaffirm his plan to stay the course despite the recent focus on problems in Iraq. The second comes Wednesday to a National Guard group in Idaho.


Bush has not left his ranch since Aug. 13. Meanwhile, anti-war protesters camped nearby took the limelight, complete with a Sunday evening concert by folk singer Joan Baez.

Also, a leading Republican senator and prospective presidential candidate _ Nebraska's Chuck Hagel _ said the war in Iraq has destabilized the Middle East and is looking more like the Vietnam conflict in which he fought a generation ago.

[Moderator]

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[rodeodance]

9. and gee, Ann. C told him to educate the America people about the war.

[jobycom]

11. Even though his WAS better! nt.

[dajoki]

44. sorry...

i'll remember that.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

10. I heard a few words of it on AAR

He even sounded bored with it himself, LOL! I was waiting for the "Now watch this drive" line. Pitiful when the great leader asks the soldiers to keep up the momentum and cannot himself muster any enthusiasm.

[Roland99]

12. So, it took them all last week to plan the stops and work up that speech?

oof.


The GOP is certainly the party of NO creativity (well, except when it comes to ways to break laws and get around rules and regulations.)

[spinbaby]

13. High as a kite

http://tinyurl.com/bgph5

[rodeodance]

14. why did the speech start 45 minutes early?--msnbc.

[Mithras61]

18. Maybe he thinks he can avoid protesters...

if he surprises them and arrives early...

[xxqqqzme]

16. there should b a warning w/ that link

scary!

[moondust]

15. "They" live in Great Britain, Spain, Turkey, Pakistan,

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the United States, you name it.

Who's next on the hit list, George?

[TahitiNut]

17. They left no stone unturned ...

... nor wastebasket unpillaged to recycle every discarded scrap of rhetorical garbage and verbal diarrhea, resurrecting every piece of failed trash and pasting it randomly together in a parade of vomit thinly disguised as a 'speech.' It was a tour de force of logic-free and morality-free projectile vomit - satisfying only the lowest bacteria in the viscera of partisan maggots.

[maddezmom]

20. you've got a way with words

:D and right on all counts :thumbsup:

[katsy]

24. I'm going to start a TahitiNut fan club!

You have brightened my morning twice.

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[TahitiNut]

26. (lol!) It's funny how 'motivated' I get in improving my vocabulary ...

... whenever that detestible pool of human pus appears and spews the programmed vomit of his cabal. It seems to me that "All Creatures Great and Small" would flee from his stench ... all except the insane beast called Man.

[katsy]

31. You're unbelievable...

improving your vocabulary is a fine cause. Spreading a little sunshine at the same time is appreciated!

You're too funny!

[ninkasi]

29. I want to join!

That was beautifully said...and I agree with every word you wrote.

[DELUSIONAL]

36. Good -- I'll join the TahitiNut fan club

TahitiNut covered all bases with a perfect description of both bushie and his empty recycled speech.

[leetrisck]

19. Was the reception cool? Seemed to be but perhaps

I was hoping. Can't stand to watch very long so switched off. I want to believe it wasn't a floor-stomping reception.

[underpants]

21. I thought that W and only W can make us safe

if we aren't safe how could that be?

[truthisfreedom]

22. we won't be safe until EVERY LAST BROWN PERSON ON EARTH IS DEAD

according to this philosophy. he's a freaking madman.

[katsy]

23. yada yada yada...

<<<< "The only way to defend to our citizens where we live is to go after the terrorists where they live,” Bush said in a speech to the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars." >>>>


Yet another perfect example of pnac's promotion of bigotry to justify their policy of perpetual war for profit. A country without their own resident terrorists is pure fantasy.

Terrorists are criminals. We have our own share of home grown terrorists (rudolph, mcveigh, skinheads). Catch them, put them behind bars and move on.

At one time, I rejected the notion that Americans were being dumbed down. Not anymore. They've been dumbed down effectively enough to buy this load of garbage * is spouting. And no one in the msm is even calling foul on *'s inflammatory bigoted rhetoric.

[obxhead]

25. But Mr. Shrub we are starting to "stand united"

Against your BS war that is.

[thecrow]

27. Earth to Chimp:

We'll NEVER be safe thanks to your premptive playground.

[liberaliraqvet26]

28. I cancelled my membership for the VFW...

They are supposed to advocate for Veterans. In their magazine they never call out the Bush admin & other repukes for their VA benefit cuts. They keep inviting him to speak despite his lack of credibility or care for vets.

I expect the VFW to be non-partisan. I would have no problem with them endorsing Rep Chris Smith (R-NJ), despite his other flaws he is a friend to vets. That is why he was removed by Tom Delay from the chairmanship of the Vet's Committee. Despite this, the VFW doesn't mobilize their members to protest.

They are useless.

[BikeWriter]

46. I just joined the VFW for the same reason. They are only as smart as...

their membership!

[brentspeak]

30. The sad thing is

at least 1/3 of Americans actually believe Bush's latest war rationale.

[Ilsa]

32. "We're not yet safe. "

"Yeah, especially the soldiers, george." eom

[Javaman]

33. I wonder if those vets needed to sign a loyalty oath before seeing it*...

[mcscajun]

35. Senators Harry Reid and Russell Feingold criticized the speech.

Mr. Bush's speech drew quick criticism from Democrats.

"Once again, the president missed an opportunity to level with the American people," said Senator Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada, the minority leader, who said the administration was "rudderless and adrift" in Iraq.

Senator Russell D. Feingold, Democrat of Wisconsin, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, said: "The president failed to give the American people a realistic assessment of where we stand today, and where we should be going. It was more of the same sloganeering that has not made us stronger or safer in the global fight against terrorism."

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/22/international/middleeast/22cnd-prexy.html?hp&ex=1124769600&en=1592f4d5635b4be1&ei=5094&partner=homepage

[go freedom]

37. Interesting link. Spread it.

http://www.freedomunderground.org/memoryhole/fightthepower.php

[journalist3072]

38. Back up a minute Bushie...

Bushie, I thought you and your buddy Dick told us last year that you all were the only ones who could keep us safe. You told us if we let that evil man John Kerry become POTUS,we would get attacked again, and it would be worse than 9/11.

Now you're telling us we're not yet safe?!

Flip-flop! Flip-flop! Flip-flop!

[struggle4progress]

39. We'll never be safe while Mr. "Coke Ate Holes in my Septum" is ..

.. in office ...

[pinniped]

40. Anyone who knows the copy + paste command can write a speech...

for this idiot POS*.

[journalist3072]

41. Another flashback I just had..

Was last year when El Shrubo said it was "up in the air" if we would every really be safe again!

[yorkiemommie1]

43. okay time for another letter to the editor

n/t

[Booster]

45. "We're not yet safe" translates to "my buddies & I are not yet rich

enough".