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Clinton to Get Advanced Word of Iraq Attack
NewsMax.com ^
| 3/11/03
| Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff
Posted on 03/11/2003 11:50:47 PM PST by kattracks
When President Bush gives the order for U.S. forces to attack Iraq, ex-president Bill Clinton will be among a select handful of Americans who will be notified in advance, reports Fox News Channel's Monica Crowley.
"I'm sure many of you won't be too happy to learn that Clinton will know before the rest of us," Crowley said Sunday, while filling in for vacationing WABC Radio host Steve Malzberg.
Crowley explained that the White House practice of early notification of impending military action is a courtesy that extends to all ex-presidents "I remember when I worked for Richard Nixon, the White House would do the same thing for him," she told WABC. "So you can expect that Clinton will get the same treatment."
But the notion that the impeached, disbarred and nearly indicted ex-president will be given the top secret info on the Iraq attack is sure to prompt concern among many Americans. Especially given Clinton's recent attempts to undermine the Bush administration in interviews at home and speeches abroad.
In an October address to Great Britain's Labour Party, for instance, he not only criticized Bush foreign policy, he complained that the 2000 election wasn't legitimate.
"The election was so close in America that they won it fair and square - 5 to 4 at the Supreme Court" Clinton joked sarcastically to Labour's annual conference at Blackpool.
"We should actually be glad, though," he continued to grouse in mocking tones. "Because there were seven Republicans and only two Democrats on the Supreme Court - and two of those Republicans - God bless them, they will be rewarded in heaven - they actually took the decision that we should count votes when the American people vote, and I appreciate that."
Last week the ex-president said that his attacks on the Bush administration were appropriate. "I don't think that's being hateful or bad for the country or anything else," he told the Atlantic Monthly. "Even when I give these political speeches, almost in every speech I say, I don't want you ever to treat them the way they treated me. Don't do it."
Still, Clinton's continual criticism of Bush has ruffled more than a few GOP feathers, prompting Sen. John McCain, R-Az., to issue public reprimand.
"Look, former presidents can do damage," McCain told radio host Sean Hannity last month. "It's very unhelpful. It's in some ways damaging."
"I just have two words," he then added. "Shut up!"
Compounding concern over Mr. Clinton's likely early warning of any Iraq attack, it's probable he will share the secret information with his wife, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton - who coordinates political attacks on the Bush White House as head of the Senate's Democratic Steering Committee.
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posted on
03/11/2003 11:50:47 PM PST
by
kattracks
To: kattracks
Bubber will be on the phone to Saddam before the first bomb drops. I really think we should wait till the war is over a week or so until Bubber is told, he won't know the difference.
To: kattracks
Unbelievable! Better tap his phone in case he tries to tip off Saddam. At least we can get the SOB for treason once and for all.
To: kattracks
Maybe he'll get the last call. What rubbish.
To: kattracks
Crowley explained that the White House practice of early notification of impending military action is a courtesy that extends to all ex-presidents "I remember when I worked for Richard Nixon, the White House would do the same thing for him," she told WABC. "So you can expect that Clinton will get the same treatment." No actually you cannot. Not when he is LOUDLY criticizing the President and attempting to undercut his authority and power at EVERY step.
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posted on
03/11/2003 11:56:27 PM PST
by
Centurion2000
(Take charge of your destiny, or someone else will)
To: this_ol_patriot
Bubber will be on the phone to Saddam before the first bomb drops. Exactly. ....But his first call will be to his good buddy Kim Jong Il.
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posted on
03/11/2003 11:56:35 PM PST
by
Mr. Mojo
To: kattracks
a courtesy that extends to all ex-presidents Worse yet....Jimmy Carter will also be notified.
7
posted on
03/11/2003 11:58:10 PM PST
by
Mr. Mojo
To: kattracks
This has to be BS.
8
posted on
03/11/2003 11:58:42 PM PST
by
noutopia
To: Mr. Mojo
Exactly. ....But his first call will be to his good buddy Kim Jong Il.Yeah, I forgot about speed dial.
To: kattracks
Not for nothing, but if the Senate leadership is notified in advance, her Heinous will know and she'll pass the word to Beezelbubba.
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posted on
03/12/2003 12:05:09 AM PST
by
Dahoser
(Only one ex-President should be told in advance---his father. The rest can wait for the 6:00 news.)
To: kattracks
*** 8) When Clinton placed a phone call to Alabama Rep. Sonny Callahan to discuss the deployment of US troops to Bosnia, was it his idea for you to perform oral sex on him? ***
NewsMax$$$$Bill Clinton, Commander-Impeached$$$$
To: kattracks
Another cold day before Clinton/Clinton/Mcauliffe will be able to use any info the Bush Administration give them. One question, did Clinton notify Bush1 of impending bombings?
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posted on
03/12/2003 12:15:07 AM PST
by
swheats
To: this_ol_patriot
Wait a minute - Clinton said in a speech last year that "I would grab a rifle and get in the trench and fight and die."
Maybe they're giving him early warning so he'll have enough time to get over there and keep his promise.
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posted on
03/12/2003 12:22:59 AM PST
by
HAL9000
To: kattracks
But the notion that the impeached, disbarred and nearly indicted ex-president will be given the top secret info on the Iraq attack is sure to prompt concern among many Americans. Great. He probably has Saddams private phone number.
Seeing that Clinton and Carter have broken tradition about attacking a sitting president, I say let's break tradition ourselves on this matter. Alerting an enemy about an attack on his friend is not such a great idea.
To: kattracks
Well, Jimmah WON'T be getting a heads-up.
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posted on
03/12/2003 12:24:07 AM PST
by
xm177e2
(Stalinists, Maoists, Ba'athists, Pacifists: Why are they always on the same side?)
To: kattracks
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posted on
03/12/2003 12:24:23 AM PST
by
Mia T
(SCUM (Stop Clintons' Undermining Machinations))
To: this_ol_patriot
Well now...so we're going to tell old "slick willy" about the attack before it happens?
Believe it or not, I don't have a problem with this at all. The key word here is "before". This word can be defined as "a time period prior to an event".
So, his notification will arrive about 15 seconds before the impact of the first live round. Given that it will take him at least 1 minute to come out of his alcoholic fog or pull his pants back up to get to the phone, the administration will have complied perfectly with this little courtesy. . . "no harm, no foul".
To: this_ol_patriot
bttt
To: HAL9000
Wait a minute - Clinton said in a speech last year that "I would grab a rifle and get in the trench and fight and die."That is a common mis-quote, he actually said...
"I would grab a handful, jump on the wench and might eat some pie"
To: this_ol_patriot
Good one! LOL
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