AMERICA - The Right Way!! (Day 1159) [Remember the Trade Center!!]

Various News Sources and FReepers | March 24, 2004 | All of Us

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our country!

Good morning!!

Do not let the victims of the attacks on New York and Washington, nor the brave members of our Nation's military who have given their lives to protect our freedom, die in vain!!

Well, Madame Nottobright (Mrs. Albright for the uninitiated) still defends the UOx42 record as it regards terrorists. In her written remarks to the 9/11 Commission (note, she didn't say this, so it wouldn't have been caught in a sound bite--how convenient!), Ms. Nottobright said: "It is possible and perhaps probable that anger over these detentions [in Guantanamo] has helped (Osama) bin Laden succeed in recruiting more new operatives." Sec'y Powell, in his turn, noted the UOx42 Administration turned over nothing operational regarding The Evil One, but "they gave a good briefing."

But all of this conviniently misses the point. It is far less relevant, probably irrelevent, what happened in the period preceding 8:47 EDT on September 11, 2001, than as to what has occurred since that point in time.

Let's contrast, shall we?

Madame Nottobright suggests the UOx42 Administration had a robust effort against the terrorists. Great. Let's assume for sake of argument that is indeed true (never mind that requires setting aside the USS Cole and Kolbart Towers incidents). What relevance does that have to TODAY's War on Terror? How is any of that helping TODAY to catch Osama bin Laden? Has all the rhetoric from the Clintonistas helped put one bad guy in jail or wiped from the face of the Earth?

No. What we are treated to instead is a cacaphony of things such as what was in Nottobright's written testimony, which basically boils down to the current War on Terror is screwed up because it puts bad guys out of commission which will offend other bad guys.

What appeasatory crap. And the stench is so putrid, it is nauseating.

Indeed, the Clintonitas have, at every turn, suggested that America mortgage her security to the "greater world order." It has been suggested that before we conduct activities that are in our best security interests, that we seek a permission slip from Europe, the UN, and, apparently, the terrorists themselves ("you won't get mad if we do this, will you?")

That one statement indicates that everything else that might have been said by UOx42 and his minions are just that, mere words. That, however, has been their stock in trade: don't judge us by our actions, judge us by our stated intentions. That was their rhetoric before 8:47 EDT on September 11, 2001; it is their rhetoric today.

On the other hand, President Bush can certainly be faulted for not doing more against the terrorists September 10, 2001, and earlier. But that is a cheap shot. The biggest concerns in the country were not buildings failing down, potential radiological bombs going off, and terror seeking its way into America's cities and streets. Nope. It was the economy, stupid. Yes, folks were more worried about their personal finanical security than in the national physical security. Just imagine the hew and cry that would have gone up if dollars had been diverted from domestic programs.

But since 8:47 EST on September 11, that is the measure that needs to be taken of President Bush. And what a measure: Afghanistan freed; Iraq freed; hundreds of hard core terrorists on ice in Guantanamo, no threat to anyone; dozens of key Al Qa'eda leadership no longer in working order (i.e., dead); a proven capability to take out any threat, anywhere, at any time (recall the missile attack in Yemen that left only ashes as the trace of the former terrorists).

One side likes to talk. One side likes to act.

Talk is for the people still living in the September 10, 2001, world.

Action is for the people living in the September 12, 2001, world.

President Bush and this Administration live in the September 12, 2001, world.

Let's remain with that leadership.

For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.

[tillacum]

What's is it going to be called, "Two faces on the same side of the coin and a horse's tail end on the other"? I guess he misses all the publicity? What a jerk!!

[Peach]

Good evening, tillacum and all.

FNC is waiting to show a live speech from President Bush at an event in Washington, D.C.

I'm so glad there aren't more hearings tomorrow; I'm sore from sitting for two days!

[tillacum]

NOOGIES is a good word, I'll have to use it, does it have a gender, I wouldn't want to be politically incorrect, like el noogies or la noogies?

[A Citizen Reporter]

Though I like your title better, believe it or not, John Dean's new book is entitled: "Worse than Watergate, the SECRET Presidency of George W. Bush"

I think I can hear you laughing.....all the way from Texas!

[jtill]

Molly, I didn't catch the tantalizing hint at the end of JAG because I didn't see it!

I've been waiting for the last two years for Sarah and ol' what's his name (my brain just went on vacation) to finally get together. I wish they'd get with it!

Incidentally, while you are busy being a little bit upset at the media, maybe I can tap in on your feelings about France.

I heard a super interview of Kenneth Timmerman, who wrote the just released book France's Betrayal of America (I think that's the right name - it was 6:00 a.m. and I was walking over a mile from home when I heard this interview). Mr. Timmerman tells about Chiraq (deliberate misspelling) calling President Bush and telling him that France was with America and not to pay attention to what he hears/sees in the press. France will support America in Iraq and he is sending his top General to Florida to work out plans for French soldiers to be under American authority. It was all a bunch of poopoo. Chiraq did send the general, but nothing came of any of it.

DeVillepin (spelling?) pulled something similar on SS Colin Powell at about the same time. DeV and Powell were having dinner together and DeV told Powell that if they worked on the resolution together they could come to an arrangement and that France would definitely support the US at the UN. They rewrote the resolution to both of their satisfaction and then DeV pulled the pin on Powell and the US at the UN.

What scum. Worse than I thought. DeV told Powell that that was the way you "play" politics!!!

[prairiebreeze]

I remember when DeVillipin back-stabbed Powell. It will always be games with France (and most Europeenies) until they themselves suffer a major terror attack.

Then they will be free to criticize America for not preventing it, of course.

Prairie

[Mr. Mulliner]

Shame on you.....baby goats having baby goats.....did she get married first?

It's even worse than you imagine, Jim. The father is also the grandfather...if you know what I mean. What goes on out there in the pasture I sometimes shudder to imagine and just try to keep my eyes and ears clean.

[Mr. Mulliner]

[Utah Girl]

Thanks for the schedule on the figure skating!!! I'll definitely watch tomorrow night, and tape Saturday afternoon.

[kayak]

AMERICA - The Right Way!! (Day 1156) [Remember the Trade Center!!]

Yesterday's Thread (3/23/04)

[Jemian]

What's shakin

It turns out, Alabama is shakin'. They had a little while back a bit of an earthquake. Epicenter was near Alabaster.

I think we had an earthquake, too about half an hour ago. I was taking a much needed nap and woke up. The bed was vibrating and I heard a rumbling. It might have been a close motorcycle and in my drowsiness didn't recognize it. I'll have to ask around tonight at choir practice.

[Jemian]

Silly girl, I didn't mean for you to volunteer for the job. I just meant that you were from North Carolina.

FYI, my class is putting on their annual all-school chapel tomorrow. It is traditional for us to do an Odyssey drama and this year is no exception. We're doing "Harlowe Doyle, Private Eye; the Case of the Lost Faith". The kids are ready and so am I.

[kayak]

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[kayak]

Worldwide Earthquake Activity in the Last Seven Days

The one in Alabama was a 2.8 ... which is sneered at by people in such places as CA but is a pretty big deal in locales that don't normally have earthquakes.

There is another one listed that is in your general part of the world though I'm not sure how close it is to your undisclosed location.

[kayak]

With your power and internet connection coming and going I didn't know if you'd find my wisecrack or not ... :-)

Looking forward to your report on how the drama goes.

Break a leg!

[kayak]

I've probably forgotten someone on the sick/disabled list ... if so, please forgive me and know that the card is for you, too.

[Utah Girl]

I've been trying to read the live thread for the 9/11 commission and Richard Clarke's testimony. I wonder what made him turn. I was worried at lunch, but now I think the American people will be able to see through him. I hope. I think I am off to bed. I had dinner with my sister, then we attended a meeting for a couple of hours. I am tired...

[kayak]

Well, FOX News did a pretty good job of putting things in perspective but I don't know what the other networks did ... probably the usual hatchet job.

I am livid about the commission. I get the distinct impression that they could have written their report before ever talking to anyone. They are not trying to solve any problems or analyze a thing ... they are just looking for sound bites against President Bush. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!

The one that really showed me what a total sham the whole thing is was the Gorelick lady. This morning when Tenet was before the commission, she went into a long spiel about something and then seemed to ask Tenet a question. When he said that the answer was detailed, she in effect told him "never mind' because she had more she wanted to say. "Say!" ... not ask. She just wanted to run her own mouth, not seek info from anyone else. The only thing those 'rats are investigating is how many ways they can find to slam the President and they're not about to look for the truth ... as if they would recognize it if they saw it. I repeat ..... GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lysie]

Good morning.

[lysie]

Hello. How was your day?