PRESIDENT BUSH should hold WH press conference and slam Kerry over phony weapons dump story

DFU | 10-27-04 | dfu

[doug from upland]

One of the great powers of incumbent president running for re-election is the power of the office itself. Tied to that is the fact that he can call a press conference in his home and get the top journalists there on a moment's notice.

The NY TIMES weapons hit piece was phony. That is becoming clear. The president should hold a news conference immediately and call Kerry on the story.

He should note that, although the entire story is not yet known, all the evidence points to the fact that it was gone before our troops arrived. Kerry jumped the gun and did not have the facts. Particularly while we are at war, a commander in chief must do better than that.

Just like three decades ago, Kerry has turned on our troops. Bush should actually quote his words from before -- cutting off ears, cutting off heads, etc.

The president should say that the troops need total support if we are to win the war on terror. This nation does not need second guessing from a person who keeps changing his position depending on how the political wind blows.

[Soul Seeker]

The President should continue to stick to his strategy, it's clearly working for him.

[Gibtx]

BLOOD IN THE WATER....... KERRY IS CHUM.... AND DONE...... AND THEY KNOW IT .....

IT IS OVER...... Pajamahadien

[Peach]

We can't be telling the president how to run his campaign or some freepers, who are not acting like their normal admirable selves, will go round the bend.

Don't say I didn't warn you :-)

[pyx]

The president should say that the troops need total support if we are to win the war on terror.

Doug, I hate to disagree but, I gotta. I think President Bush's shellackin' of sKerry today about 'not having all the facts disqualifies sKerry to be a C-n-C.' was sufficient... FOR NOW.

[sarasotarepublican]

PRESIDENT BUSH should hold WH press conference and slam Kerry over phony weapons dump story

I've been saying that all week. Bush has the golden microphone and never uses it to his advantage. He doesn't have to answer any questions. Just give the speech, and say goodbye. The press deserves nothing more.

[EagleUSA]

I still think he should hit Kerry with some major "closers" -- this just being one of the issues. Kerry is spreading lies on a daily basis. Bush would not have to tell one lie, to cut Kerry up into fish bait.

[mattdono]

Doug, I love you, man, but the President pretty much did this today.

Are you going with the White House Press Conference having some more weight than the campaign stop? If that's your angle, then I see what you are saying.

Course, there is always the thought that when your opponent is destroying himself, get out of his way.

My $0.02

[Mount Athos]

I'm really upset the Republicans aren't making a bigger deal about the fact that Kerry missed over 75% of his intelligence committee meetings. This is something simple that could really sway votes, especially when tied into a story like this. John Kerry missed over 75% of his intelligence committee meetings, so it's not surprising he makes judgements without all the facts...

[Pastnowfuturealpha]

Have they settled the issue of exactly how many weapons were taken - last on Fox - the amount was in dispute - and the final say on the issue isn't clear yet either -

Also - what does a "thread locked" mean - would really like to know why this happens here - thanks -

[Sonar5]

Ok recap time.....

1) NY TIMES themselves run a similar story. Source #1
http://cshink.com/weapons_syria.htm

Official Suggests Iraq Hid Weapons in Syria October 29, 2003
The New York Times
Douglas Jehl
Head of spy agency points to signs of heavy travel before U.S. invasion
WASHINGTON - The director of a top American spy agency said Tuesday that he believed that material from Iraq's illicit weapons program was transported into Syria and perhaps other countries as part of an effort by Iraqis to disperse and destroy evidence immediately before the recent war.

The official, James Clapper Jr., a retired air force lieutenant general, said satellite images showing a heavy flow of traffic from Iraq into Syria just before the American invasion in March had led him to believe "unquestionably" that illicit weapons material was moved outside Iraq.

2) CBS runs similar story Source #2
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/04/06/iraq/main548005.shtml

Russian Convoy Caught In Crossfire

MOSCOW, April 7, 2003
(CBS) Russian diplomats who came under fire while trying to flee Iraq entered Syria on Monday, after leaving behind an injured diplomat in an Iraqi-controlled hospital, the Foreign Ministry said.

3) washingtom Times runs similar Story, source #3
http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20041027-101153-4822r.htm

GERTZ // THURSDAY // WASH TIMES: Russian special forces troops moved many of Saddam Hussein's weapons and related goods out of Iraq and into Syria in the weeks before the March 2003 U.S. military operation, The Washington Times has learned. John A. Shaw, the deputy undersecretary of defense for international technology security, said in an interview that he believes the Russian troops, working with Iraqi intelligence, “almost certainly” removed the high-explosive material that went missing from the Al-Qaqaa facility, south of Baghdad.

*************** Yeehah...... way to Go Bill gertz,

and a Thank You as well...

game...Set....match.....


Not even the slimeball progressive liberals can spin this one....

Too much evidence....

2 out of 3 sources (2 of them liberal biased) concur... Russians moved the stuff....


Regards,
Sonar5

[Salvey]

I agree that Bush should make such a speech, but that he should wait until he's ready to display to the world the sponge containing OBL's DNA. He can then cover both topics in one neat, October Surprise package.

[xuberalles]

I agree. The more Kerry has to respond to his own malicious accusations, the more it sticks to him. Bush should just keep to his game plan. Let the Democrats waste the last few precious days before the election debating this obviously flawed story.

[spycatcher]

He should blanket the nation with a campaign commercial accusing John Kerry of once again walking on the backs of other brave soldiers for selfish political gain.

[pyx]

I think President Bush took a few layers off sKerry's pasty white hide during the debates to impress Johnny No-Show's lack of attendance. I'm pretty confident the listening office still recalls this.

[doug from upland]

That's exactly it. On the stump, the President is seen as a candidate speaking with his supporters. In the White House, he is the commandeer in chief speaking to the nation and defending the professionalism of our soldiers. That is big time TV coverage, not just a soundbite.

[Toespi]

I think he will do so, after the World Serious is over and he has the public's attention.

[spycatcher]

I can pretty much guarantee the Russian operation was discussed in an intel briefing that Kerry missed.

[spycatcher]

Good point. Red Sox need to close it out tonight

[mlocher]

this must not come from the president. let him do his job the way he and rove think is best. however, a colin powell and/or rumsfeld press debriefing could be quite interesting and entertaining.