Posted on 03/24/2004 4:41:00 AM PST by 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.
I think I will clean out the linen closet today. Perhaps that will steady my mind. :-)
Excellent opening. Thank you.
Get another cup of coffee...:-)
Or something like that....Do I make sense? I haven't had much coffee and my reasoning is all hodgepodged this AM.
I received this very email yesterday from my LIBERAL TED KENNEDY LOVER...sister-in-law.
My blood pressure shot to the ceiling...I was livid.
My husband called right after I read it...
..and he doesn't want me to start a family war with her, but I've had it with her emails and snide remarks.
I know we all here at ATRW have relatives just like my sil.....but she knows I'm going through some emotional stuff right now....
...and I find her 'digs' unconscionable especially at this time.
It's just evil!!!!!
I never did this to her about Clinton...ONLY because I wanted to preserve the family.
Ya have to wonder if she really loves us....because obviously she doesn't have the same reservations I did!!!!!!!!!!
Don't even go read it Jane....
..it's pure lies, lies, lies...
..go clean a closet or something.....
..I'm just letting off steam!
And everthing below the waste is still dead
Yes it is. You have put up with her for a long time. Is this the person who was ticked because of her dog sitting problem? The one with the Chow?
If so
Time to tell her to buzz off!!!
...but if my husband wants peace, he will not get it if we keep appeasing her...
..she will only renew her efforts.
She's not any different from Usama!
Have her come to this thread....We'll set her straight...
Buzz off, Guennie's sil
During my Christmas 2002 visit to my folks, one of my two adopted sisters announced the folks who were in the Trade Center deserved what happened to them.
Haven't visited with or spoken a single word to her since.
Guennie you are as strong as she is ...if not stronger......you intimidated the Miami-Dave election officials during the recount....storming that hallway.....sic'her.
I'm letting off steam....
..but I truly will not keep appeasing her...
..if I weren't knee-deep in weeds with my parents situation...
..hubby would be getting a 'talk' because I don't want to go through this election cycle like this.
Hubby is a dear, but she intimidates him too!--She & her sister are the only family he has......well, other than the kids & I of course.
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