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1 posted on 09/28/2009 9:41:24 PM PDT by goods

Hell no. My biggest criticism of W was his refusal to close the borders and secure them. Or to stop the flow of foreighn criminals into the USA.

Has this been done?

2 posted on 09/28/2009 9:46:39 PM PDT by MrEdd (Heck? Geewhiz Cripes, thats the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aint going.)

I love that reporters have now been denied the access they enjoyed at GITMO. Even the ACLU spokesman was on complaining today about how Bush’s policy was better. Ahahaha!

3 posted on 09/28/2009 9:47:21 PM PDT by americanophile (Sarcasm: satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language.)

Where can we start? Alright, here's one little part of the problem: the anti-defense nature of the favored constituents of both parties.

Military action in Iran not in anyones interest, says Gates
Malaysia Sun ^ | 02JUN07 | Malaysia Sun

Gates: Diplomacy With Iran Is 'Working' cfnews ^ | 4/18/07 | TEL AVIV, Israel(AP)

Gates's shocking thinking on Iran--The un-Rumsfeld
Jerusalem Post ^ | 12-6-06

Rice: U.S. Not Preparing for War Vs Iran
Associated Press by way of Forbes ^ | 01JUN07 | ANNE GEARAN

U.S. Admiral Decries Talk of War on Iran
Associated Press by way of Forbes ^ | 14FEB07 | AUDREY McAVOY

...all to keep freight fuel prices down and "trading partners" appeased.

We can't fight a war with police. That's like trying to stop torpedoes with butterfly nets. War is a job for soldiers.

And we can't get good military leadership out of floating artillery commanders as chiefs of staff. That's like trying to stay in manufacturing after appointing a forklift driver to be the boss over the fabrication shop.

6 posted on 09/28/2009 9:53:02 PM PDT by familyop (cbt. engr. (cbt), NG, '89-' 96, Duncan Hunter or no-vote)

7 posted on 09/29/2009 12:10:54 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows (Crazy is the new sane.)

8 posted on 09/29/2009 1:20:43 AM PDT by Bellflower (If you are left DO NOT take the mark of the beast and be damned forever.)

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