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Iraq war boosted Islamic extremist threat- Carter
Reuters ^
| August 12, 2005
| Staff
Posted on 08/12/2005 2:48:12 PM PDT by jeepgal
KINGS BAY, Georgia (Reuters) - The 2003 invasion of Iraq was a mistake that has boosted the ranks and morale of extremist Islamic groups and made them a greater threat to U.S. interests, former President Jimmy Carter said on Friday.
"We have not lessened the strength of terrorists around the world and have not lessened but have increased both the number and the fervor and the organizational capabilities of terrorists," Carter said in a news conference at this U.S. naval base in southeastern Georgia.
Carter, the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and one of the fiercest U.S. critics of the war in Iraq, added that he was opposed to a sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops "because it would lead to a "debacle" in the Middle Eastern nation.
Carter's comments came one day after President George W. Bush rejected calls for a quick pullout. Bush, who is vacationing at his ranch in Texas, said a premature withdrawal would betray the Iraqis just as they are being trained to defend themselves and eventually take over from U.S. soldiers.
More than 1,800 U.S. soldiers have been killed since a U.S.-led coalition invaded Iraq in the spring of 2003, toppling Saddam Hussein from power.
Carter was in Kings Bay, Georgia, to tour the U.S.S. Jimmy Carter, a newly commissioned nuclear submarine. Carter, a former Navy submarine officer, and his wife, Rosalynn, spent Thursday night on the submerged vessel.
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: jimmycarter; killerrabbit; onetwofivethreesir; traitor
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He REALLY needs to keep his old trap shut! He's a national disgrace!!
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:48:12 PM PDT
by
jeepgal
To: jeepgal
Put a sock in it, Jimmuh.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:48:46 PM PDT
by
livius
To: jeepgal
And Jimmah himself boosted the North Korean nuke threat.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:49:40 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(If you must obey your party, may your chains rest lightly upon your shoulders.)
To: jeepgal
The 2003 invasion of Iraq was a mistake that has boosted the ranks and morale of extremist Islamic groups This from the man who made extremist Islam first believe it could take on the United States.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:49:49 PM PDT
by
dirtboy
(Drool overflowed my buffer...)
To: livius
If anybody knows about creating more terrorists it is Jimmy Carter.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:50:15 PM PDT
by
Rosemont
To: jeepgal
What really increases the terror threat is pansy-assed, pantywaist, mealy-mouthed responses to it (along hand-wringing and liberal self-flagellations of every sort). It's called aid and comfort to the enemy. Carter is an even bigger anus than I had given him credit for.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:51:17 PM PDT
by
Migraine
To: jeepgal
he was opposed to a sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops "because it would lead to a "debacle" in the Middle Eastern nation.
But giving succor and support to leftists and Islamic terrorists is right up his alley, what a pitiful excuse
for a man.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:51:35 PM PDT
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: jeepgal
I think Jimmy ought to meet with Zarqawi and see if he can help Abu get a head.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:51:36 PM PDT
by
Dark Skies
(The storm is coming!)
To: jeepgal
KINGS BAY, Georgia (Reuters) - The 2003 invasion of Iraq was a mistake that has boosted the ranks and morale of extremist Islamic groups and made them a greater threat to U.S. interests, former President Jimmy Carter said on Friday
Ah yes, this from a man who gave the Islamic Jihadists their 1st victory by letting them seize and hold American Diplomats, an act of war under International Law, for 444 days.
Jimmy, you are a Moron. We are in this fight mainly because of YOUR actions in 1979. Have the decency to sit down and shut up while a better man cleans up a mess YOU helped create.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:52:15 PM PDT
by
MNJohnnie
( Brick by brick, stone by stone, the Revolution grows)
To: jeepgal
Sure Jimmy, let's just give them another embassy, and they'll love us.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:52:45 PM PDT
by
SmithL
(There are a lot of people that hate Bush more than they hate terrorists)
To: jeepgal
Why was this babbling jackal allowed anywhere a US Navy base?? Why on earth have we named one of our best submarines after him??? Yes, yes, I know he was a president (a failed president), but couldn't we name a fleet tug boat after him and keep him far far away from all bases and units? Who needs this moron???
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:52:47 PM PDT
by
Enchante
(Kerry's mere nuisances: Marine Barracks '83, WTC '93, Khobar Towers, Embassy Bombs '98, USS Cole!!!)
To: jeepgal
Yup, those islamic murderers just knew we were going to remove Saddam Hussein and they decided to kill 3,000 Americans on 9/11 for revenge.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:53:18 PM PDT
by
OldFriend
(MERCY TO THE GUILTY IS CRUELTY TO THE INNOCENT ~ Adam Smith)
To: jeepgal
And who, exactly, is Jimmy Carter and what are his qualifications to speak on policy issues?
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:53:28 PM PDT
by
atomicpossum
(Replies should be as pedantic as possible. I love that so much.)
To: jeepgal
In thirty years he just can't seem to keep his mouth shut. Oh, gads, he's the future of Dean!
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:53:35 PM PDT
by
jb6
(The Atheist/Pagan mind, a quandry wrapped in egoism and served with a side order of self importance)
To: jeepgal
I'm usually not in the business of wishing ill on others... but exactly how old is Jimmah?
I know its macabre... but the good of the many and all that...
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:53:40 PM PDT
by
FreedomNeocon
(I'm in no Al-Samood for this Sheiite.)
To: dirtboy
I'd say a United States President who gives aid and comfort regularly to the enemy has boosted the ranks and morale of those enemies. The left shows its true colors again.
To: livius
America's permanent STAIN.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:53:52 PM PDT
by
samadams2000
(Pitchforks and Lanterns..with a smiley face!)
To: jeepgal
Carter despises ANY show of strength by ANY American President, because it reminds us all what an impotent whimp he was in the face of threats.
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:54:03 PM PDT
by
Jorge
To: jeepgal
** Why doesn't this mental case get some help and get out of our lives **
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:54:05 PM PDT
by
EagleUSA
To: jeepgal
The reason we have them is they weren't killed off in the early 70's when they were hijacking planes .... then what of the Marines in Beirut? Why didn't Reagan go after them. Seems both Parties are at fault here ...
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posted on
08/12/2005 2:54:45 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
("It Is Better To Have Loved And Lost Than To Be Married To A Psycho For The Rest Of Your Life")
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