Fox and Reuters: White House set to release the PDB from Aug '01 anytime now..

Fox

[Dog]

Breaking now.....it will be released in a pdf file.

[gswilder]

I went over to DU to see what their take was. Before the report was released, they were saying it was going to be a bombshell. They said Bush is releasing it on a Saturday evening before easter, to "bury" the news.

After the report actually came out, their mood changed to say the least. Most are just ignoring it and bashing bush anyway, Many basically think Bush censored or released a false report. A few "brave" individuals are pointing out that there really is nothing there. And some are suggesting this was all a "setup" between Condi and the conservative commision members. Get this out there, make a big deal, release it, and show nothing there. What universe are some of these people living in? Are Ben V and Bob K "conservative"? They realize, that the "dumb shrub" has gotten them again.

[LisaFab]

Read the PDB on Post #9 here.

[Datom]

I think Al Hunt has just soiled himself.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Dammit wrong thread again.

Looks more interesting though. LOL!

[arasina]

BEN-VENISTE: We agree that there were no specifics. Let me move on, if I may.

Let me move on, if I may...you're spoiling my little game here, Condi. I just wanted to imprint the title of the PDB in everyone's minds and make your president look really bad.

[kristinn]

I'm pointing out a probable line of attack. My suggestions after the fact are worthless. The 'Rats will want to know what was done with the info the Bush administration had then in August 2001.

[max_rpf]

Or you could read the PDB on this thread here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1115209/posts?page=251#251

[cyncooper]

I know about that spin, but I was referring to the poster who said the DUmmies where mewling about "how do we know this is the REAL PDB?".

[maica]

I'm sure your instincts are right again - re Schneider and the talking points.

[TexKat]

Bush's Pre-9/11 al-Qaida Memo Released

By SCOTT LINDLAW, Associated Press Writer

CRAWFORD, Texas - A document sent to President Bush before the Sept. 11 attacks cited recent intelligence of a possible al-Qaida plot to strike inside the United States. The White House released the document Saturday.

"Clandestine, foreign government, and media reports indicate Bin Laden since 1997 has wanted to conduct terrorist attacks in the US," the memo to Bush stated. Bin Laden implied in U.S. television interviews in 1997 and 1998 that his followers would follow the example of World Trade Center bomber Ramzi Yousef and "bring the fighting to America."

The document, declassified Saturday, said that after President Clinton launched missile strikes on his base in Afghanistan in 1998, "bin Laden told followers he wanted to retaliate in Washington." The memo cited intelligence from another country, but the White House blacked out the name of the country.

Efforts to launch an attack from Canada around the time of "Y2K" "may have been part of bin Laden's frst serious attempt to implement a terrorist strike in the U.S." the document states.

Convicted plotter Ahmed Ressam has told the FBI that he conceived an attack at about the same time on Los Angeles International Airport by himself, but that bin Laden lieutenant Abu Zubaydah "encouraged him and helped facilitate the operation," the document said.

Al-Qaida members, some of them American citizens, had lived in or traveled to the United States for years, the memo said.

"The group apparently maintains a support structure that could aid attacks," it warned.

The document said that "some of the more sensational threat reporting" — such as warnings that bin Laden wanted to hijack aircraft to win the release of fellow extremists" — could not be corroborated.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Someone on FOX said that the hijackers themselves didn't know the ultimate end of their mission. How could we have known?

Good point.

[kristinn]

All that can be explained when Ben Veniste starts attacking. But attack he will.

I'm off to dinner now, so I'll have to continue later.

[smonk]

> "They realize, that the "dumb shrub" has gotten them again."

the DUers don't understand something very important. if
you lose enough times, it turns out that you're just a
loser.

[Mo1]

It damn well should be discussed. It's included in the report I gave to Ben Veniste.

I agree but I'm not holding my breath at the moment for anyone on the 9/11 Commission to address it .. especially out in the open so the public would know about it

I hope and pray that I am wrong .. only time will tell

[rodguy911]

excellent post"the hijackers themselve did not know their destinations"---know one knew shiii.. you know what. That really is the bottom line here. The dem/rats including Dave-- Neanderthal man-- Gregory if anyone just saw him on nbc, are desperate to hang one on GW and soon.At any cost.

[max_rpf]

Sorry - here -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1115209/posts?page=502#502

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

I heard CNN saying it proved Rice was telling the truth.

I wonder who will be serving the Kool-Aide at tomorrow's Sunday Talk shows?

[Pukin Dog]

They realize, that the "dumb shrub" has gotten them again.

I've been monitoring them over there too.

This is so much fun, watching their balloon deflate around them. They had such high hopes.

Right now, I picture Bush and Condi clinking their beer bottles and sitting back with a $hit eating grin watching the Democrats choke on it.

[LisaFab]

Have a good dinner and a great Easter my friend and give my best to Beth and Annie.

[Pukin Dog]

Sunday shows were taped this morning.