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  • Deadline on Troop Withdrawal Sends the Wrong Message, Bush Says - (reaction to Ft.Bragg speech)

    06/29/2005 11:01:19 AM PDT · by CHARLITE · 1 replies · 253+ views
    GOPUSA.COM ^ | JUNE 29, 2005 | SUSAN JONES
    Announcing a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq would send the wrong message to the troops, to Iraq, and to terrorists, President Bush said Tuesday. Responding to calls by a number of lawmakers and other critics, Bush assured Americans in a televised speech delivered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, that the troops would not remain one day longer than needed. But setting a deadline for their withdrawal would be "a serious mistake," he said. "Setting an artificial timetable would send the wrong message to the Iraqis who need to know that America will not leave before the...
  • Police to let England fans smoke dope

    06/10/2004 7:30:13 PM PDT · by wagglebee · 13 replies · 414+ views
    The UK Sun ^ | 6/10/04 | NICK PARKER
    ENGLAND fans will be allowed to smoke dope before Sunday’s crunch clash with France — to keep them calm. Cops in Lisbon plan to crack down on drunk supporters while turning a blind eye to those spotted puffing on a spliff. Pot-smoking fans have been assured they will not be arrested, cautioned — or even have their drugs confiscated. Last night experts said the Portuguese police’s “Here We Blow” policy would reduce chances of a punch-up between rival fans. Alan Buffry of the Legalise Cannabis Alliance said: “If people are drinking they lose control, if they smoke cannabis they don’t....