MEME MEMO: Tom Ridge's Bush* Campaign news conference

[ClassWarrior]

Tom Ridge concluded his Fatherland Insecurity news conference by explaining to us that the oh-so-specific-and-detailed intelligence on a terrorist threat was obtained due to GW Bush's* strong leadership.

A blatant color-coded, orange-tinted campaign commercial. Pass it on.

The MEME MEMO: Because language DOES matter.

[2Design]

1. they are running out of campaign dollars so they will invent news

also, campaign uses tax dollars freely to go to all states, mention judges, business trip.

cheny campaign on military base, kerry not allowed to.

[k in IA]

2. Richard Clarke on ABC News said that while he believed the

terror warning was appropriate, he thought it was inappropriate that Ridge included a political endorsement of the Administrations activities. ( I can't recall the exact words he used but he brought it up without being asked about it by the anchor)

He said this means AQ will shift whatever they are planning to different buildings and they always have alternative targets in their plans.

[Davis_X_Machina]

4. 'Inappropriate', my Royal Irish Arse.

It's a violation of the fucking Hatch Act.

Here's the nut graph from Heimatsicherheitshauptamtführer Ridge's statement:

But we must understand that the kind of information available to us today is the result of the president's leadership in the war against terror, the reports that have led to this alert are the result of offensive intelligence and military operations overseas, as well as strong partnerships with our allies around the world, such as Pakistan.

This is a campaign commerical.

This is un-fucking-acceptable.

I want hearings TOMORROW.

I want calls for Ridge's resignation TOMORROW.

I want an FEC complaint TOMORROW.

[grannylib]

5. He wants to quit anyhow...$175,000/year not enough for him. eom

[Eurobabe]

3. you know what they say...

[VOX]

6. August 1. First day of BushCo Campaign product roll-out...

FEAR.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

7. Here' what Tom Ridge said:

I realize that this is sobering news, not just about the intent of our enemies, but of their specific plans and methods.

This kind of information is the result of the President’s leadership in the war against terror. The reports that have led to this alert are the result of offensive intelligence and military operations overseas, as well as strong partnerships with our allies around the world, such as Pakistan. Such operations and partnerships give us insight into the enemy so we can better target our defensive measures here and away from home

Terrorists should know, in this country, this kind of information, while startling, is not stifling.

It will not weaken the American spirit or dampen our resolve. Our resolve is indivisible – and unyielding – a weapon infinitely stronger than the plots and plans of those who wish to do us harm.

Al Qaida wants to intimidate us and prevent us from enjoying our lives and exercising our freedoms. And yet, liberty has no greater protector than the collective will of the American people. So, together let us take inspiration from this strength, and use it to our utmost to keep our great nation safe and free.

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