Posted on 10/16/2015 6:12:34 PM PDT by I Hired Craig Livingstone
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump 6m6 minutes ago
.@JebBush, At the debate you said your brother kept us safe- I wanted to be nice & did not mention the WTC came down during his watch, 9/11.
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And thus starts another three day news cycle of free media coverage. Trump stirs this stuff up to keep his name in the news, and everyone else’s name OUT of the news.
President Bush didn’t give us the war on terror; they came to us.
Put your head in the sand if it makes you feel better, but it only facing the facts will truly help. React with your emotions and hothead if you feel like it, but cool and clear thinking is all that’s going to help.
“Dubya made it safer for us all...”
“No, he didn’t.”
Yes he did.
He put the jihadists back on their heels and deep into their caves. W showed that these bloody, loud, sabre rattlers will turn and run for their lives when confronted with determined force. No more 9-11’s after that. A major contribution W made among lots of screw ups was he did make America safer in showing by action, not just words, that “Freedom will defend itself.”
So, if someone comes over and sucker punches you - that’s your fault right?
Once President Bush’s administration was awake to the danger, they took action. And yes, they took actions that kept us safe.
“Islam is Peace” Says President
Remarks by the President at Islamic Center of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
9/17/11
3:12 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much for your hospitality. We’ve just had a — wide-ranging discussions on the matter at hand. Like the good folks standing with me, the American people were appalled and outraged at last Tuesday’s attacks. And so were Muslims all across the world. Both Americans and Muslim friends and citizens, tax-paying citizens, and Muslims in nations were just appalled and could not believe what we saw on our TV screens.
These acts of violence against innocents violate the fundamental tenets of the Islamic faith. And it’s important for my fellow Americans to understand that.
The English translation is not as eloquent as the original Arabic, but let me quote from the Koran, itself: In the long run, evil in the extreme will be the end of those who do evil. For that they rejected the signs of Allah and held them up to ridicule.
The face of terror is not the true faith of Islam. That’s not what Islam is all about. Islam is peace. These terrorists don’t represent peace. They represent evil and war.
When we think of Islam we think of a faith that brings comfort to a billion people around the world. Billions of people find comfort and solace and peace. And that’s made brothers and sisters out of every race — out of every race.
America counts millions of Muslims amongst our citizens, and Muslims make an incredibly valuable contribution to our country. Muslims are doctors, lawyers, law professors, members of the military, entrepreneurs, shopkeepers, moms and dads. And they need to be treated with respect. In our anger and emotion, our fellow Americans must treat each other with respect.
Women who cover their heads in this country must feel comfortable going outside their homes. Moms who wear cover must be not intimidated in America. That’s not the America I know. That’s not the America I value.
I’ve been told that some fear to leave; some don’t want to go shopping for their families; some don’t want to go about their ordinary daily routines because, by wearing cover, they’re afraid they’ll be intimidated. That should not and that will not stand in America.
Those who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger don’t represent the best of America, they represent the worst of humankind, and they should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.
This is a great country. It’s a great country because we share the same values of respect and dignity and human worth. And it is my honor to be meeting with leaders who feel just the same way I do. They’re outraged, they’re sad. They love America just as much as I do.
I want to thank you all for giving me a chance to come by. And may God bless us all.
END 3:19 P.M. EDT
That’s right - W had his share, and maybe more, of screw-ups. But 9-11 wasn’t one of them. That falls directly on Clinton’s eight solid years of mismanagement and weakness. Bush responded to 9-11 the way we would of expect our President and sent these very surprised jihadists and killers back hiding deep in their caves.
Unfortunately awhile later, W got his eye off the ball and Iraq happened.
“I’m sick of weaklings defending scum like Bush who did nothing but ruin this country. Bottom line...he put all our lives in danger. GO TRUMP TAKE HIM OUT!”
Yeah, when I think of all the sleepless nights “worrying” that “W” wouldn’t be elected the re-elected, I have to kick myself a little bit. W certainly was better than either Gore or Kerry, but at the end of the day, he was the GOPe’s “$hit sandwich du jour” both elections. And as I look back over my life, as far as the GOP is concerned, there have been few bright spots. Certainly Reagan, and to a lesser extent, Nixon were good presidents, but otherwise, the GOPe has served up crap ever since WWII. And as has been pointed out in other posts on this thread, GHWB went to work undoing much of what Reagan had done, and that continued with W.
So I’m all in for Trump! When you’re in the bottom of the hole, there’s only one way to go, and that’s up. Hopefully Trump knows how to climb the ladder.
Bush III: “hey, vote for me because my brother lost the WTC, started an unnecessary war in Iraq, watched Katrina destroy New Orleans, and spent the country into ruin, giving us Obama. What worse can I do?!”
Intelligence lapses, and our guard was down. Bush’s reaction and courage after the attack is not in question.
Somebody is having fun with keywords on this thread.
The assertion was made that Bush did nothing which is obviously not true
In politics the best you can hope for is that the politicians respond to the will of the people. That was done in this situation.
Try Google ( its free).
Here is a hint to what happened
The President of the US enforces laws and Congress makes them
If you want to blame Bush for Congress go right ahead.
You look like a fool in my book though, and there are plenty of people like me.
And I vote and guess who I will not vote for?
Blame Bush?
You have joined Obama..... he did it for years.You should feel proud
From todays reporting about the noble Mr Trump:
When asked by CNN after a rally at a local high school here if he thought the attacks were George W. Bush’s fault, Trump, after pausing to listen to the question, walked away.
Minutes later, he again declined to say anything when asked to react to Bush’s response on Twitter, ignoring at least half a dozen questions on the matter before driving away in his motorcade.
Its clear Trump is much braver when he tweets. Thats what this country needs a brave tweeter
Not Trump’s fault that his competition is so inept.
BACKGROUNDER: THE PRESIDENT’S QUOTES ON ISLAM
In the President’s Words: Respecting Islam
The United States is a nation dedicated to religious tolerance and freedom, and President Bush has acted to ensure that the world’s Muslims know that America appreciates and celebrates the traditions of Islam.
“Here in the United States our Muslim citizens are making many contributions in business, science and law, medicine and education, and in other fields. Muslim members of our Armed Forces and of my administration are serving their fellow Americans with distinction, upholding our nation’s ideals of liberty and justice in a world at peace.”
Remarks by the President on Eid Al-Fitr
The Islamic Center of Washington, D.C.
December 5, 2002
“Over the past month, Muslims have fasted, taking no food or water during daylight hours, in order to refocus their minds on faith and redirect their hearts to charity. Muslims worldwide have stretched out a hand of mercy to those in need. Charity tables at which the poor can break their fast line the streets of cities and towns. And gifts of food and clothing and money are distributed to ensure that all share in God’s abundance. Muslims often invite members of other families to their evening iftar meals, demonstrating a spirit of tolerance.”
Remarks by the President on Eid Al-Fitr
The Islamic Center of Washington, D.C.
December 5, 2002
“America treasures the relationship we have with our many Muslim friends, and we respect the vibrant faith of Islam which inspires countless individuals to lead lives of honesty, integrity, and morality. This year, may Eid also be a time in which we recognize the values of progress, pluralism, and acceptance that bind us together as a Nation and a global community. By working together to advance mutual understanding, we point the way to a brighter future for all.”
Presidential Message Eid al-Fitr
December 5, 2002
“Islam brings hope and comfort to millions of people in my country, and to more than a billion people worldwide. Ramadan is also an occasion to remember that Islam gave birth to a rich civilization of learning that has benefited mankind.”
President’s Eid al-Fitr Greeting to Muslims around the World
December 4, 2002
“Ours is a war not against a religion, not against the Muslim faith. But ours is a war against individuals who absolutely hate what America stands for, and hate the freedom of the Czech Republic. And therefore, we must work together to defend ourselves. And by remaining strong and united and tough, we’ll prevail.”
Press Conference by President Bush and President Havel of Czech Republic
Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic
November 20, 2002
“Some of the comments that have been uttered about Islam do not reflect the sentiments of my government or the sentiments of most Americans. Islam, as practiced by the vast majority of people, is a peaceful religion, a religion that respects others. Ours is a country based upon tolerance and we welcome people of all faiths in America.”
Remarks by President George W. Bush in a statement to reporters during a meeting with U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan
The Oval Office, Washington, DC
November 13, 2002
“We see in Islam a religion that traces its origins back to God’s call on Abraham. We share your belief in God’s justice, and your insistence on man’s moral responsibility. We thank the many Muslim nations who stand with us against terror. Nations that are often victims of terror, themselves.”
President Hosts Iftaar Dinner
Remarks by the President at Iftaar Dinner
State Dining Room
No, it’s not true. Bush didn’t cause 9/11. Bill Clinton has responsibility for that mess. He had bin Laden several times, but he refused to pull the trigger.
While it might not have stopped the 9/11 attack, because we really don’t know when the idea was given to the real mastermind of the plot.
And .. really .. people expected GW to stop that attack, when he didn’t even know it existed .. and was plotted and planned years before ..?? That’s pretty ridiculous if you ask me .. and GW took office in January of 2001 and the towers fell in September .. and people were expecting GW to clean up all of Clinton’s messes in just 9 months ..????
The next president is going to have the same problem as GW. Obama has made such a big mess .. it’s going to take several years to get stuff straightened out. Which means, we should get our military ready FIRST .. in order to be more prepared for somebody to try to take advantage of us.
Believe me, I will be sending Mr. Trump a few words about his GW comment.
NEWS BRIEF: “Conservatives dispute Bush on Islam: Critics, include some policy advisers, call stance political” by Dana Milbank, The Washington Post, carried by MSNBC News, November 30, 2002.
“President Bush finds himself in a rare disagreement with conservatives in his party over his efforts to portray Islam as a peaceful religion that is not responsible for anti-American terrorism. In a score of speeches since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the president has called for tolerance of Muslims, describing Islam as “a faith based upon peace and love and compassion” and a religion committed to “morality and learning and tolerance.”
Clinton also gutted our intelligence agencies. We had little intelligence because we failed to use people on the ground
Bush rectified that..Now with Obama we have thrown those gains away
See, here is the problem. Jen stated George kept America safe on his watch. 2977 Americans died on 9/11 that is 574 more than died at Pearl Harbor.
Jeb lied. He said George kept America Safe on his watch. If that statement was true then why did 2977 Americans die inside of the United States borders at the hands of foreign enemies which BTW damn near crashed our economy. It doesn't matter whose fault it is JEB LIED and Trump told the truth. And nothing you can say can change those iron clad facts.
A huge mistake,imo, that Bush made regarding Islam.
And it’s so prevalent. Most people I know (including those in my family) think Islam is just like Judaism and Christianity.
The Media has encouraged this just like they encourage all the other vices as normal behavior.
I want to see you stand in fronts of a billion or so Muslims and tell hem we are at war with all of them...
My boyfriend had cancer just the year before, and we had to go to Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York, and I seen the vast destruction of what happened...and it made me so sick to my stomach...but I was also there the day that GWB took the foghorn and put his arm around that poor man, and you just had to be there to see and feel the fright, pain, sadness....and any loud noise or a plane coming into JFK or a helicopter frightened the people...you just had to be there to see and feel...
I didn't like GWB going into Iraq, but he did what he felt he had to do...I think it did something to him, he just wasn't the same after that...and neither were the rest of us after that day...
I think Trump said this to push a button, what I saw and read after the remark was Trump was trying to show how weak Jeb is, and Jeb will never be the man his father and brother are...and Jeb slammed Trump at the last debate, I'm surprised it took Trump this long to respond, but I have always said, Trump will bite back like a viper...I will still support Trump 100% because he is the only one I can see that can put the Country back together, and let the other countries know not to mess with him...and I think he has a very valuable place for Cruz and for Carson, if they don't attack him...
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