Democrats intensify Bush slams (Dems Still Going Nuts)

Washington Times ^ | Donald Lambro

[indianrightwinger]

Democrats intensify Bush slams

By Donald Lambro THE WASHINGTON TIMES November 3, 2005

Democrats yesterday escalated their fiery attacks on President Bush's rationale for going to war by tying his decision to the indictment of a top administration aide in an aggressive political strategy that has energized the party's anti-war activist base. The day after Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada forced the Senate into a rare closed-door session to debate whether Mr. Bush manipulated intelligence information about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq as a pretext for war, he and other Democratic leaders stepped up their rhetoric and demands in a bid to drive the issue back into the news. Howard Dean, the Democratic National Committee chairman, whose ill-fated 2004 presidential campaign was fueled by opposition to the war, called on the White House and Vice President Dick Cheney to "answer questions about their roles in manipulating intelligence information to build support for the war, smearing opponents of the war and covering up that smear campaign." House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California and Mr. Reid also sent Mr. Bush a letter asking him to apologize for the actions by Mr. Cheney's chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby and any other officials who may have been involved in the CIA leak investigation. That investigation led to Mr. Libby's indictment for purportedly lying to the FBI and the grand jury. Mr. Libby said he is innocent of all the charges. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist returned fire yesterday, charging that Mr. Reid's tactical Senate ambush was "a political stunt that took us off what we need to be doing" about energy prices, deficit reduction and the economy.

[indianrightwinger]

Keep going, you loonies. Fall off the cliff.....

[goldstategop]

Frist keeps on grabbing his ankles. The Republicans look like jelly spined linguini while the Democrats look like a bunch of nuts let loose from Nurse Ratched's ward.

("Denny Crane: Gun Control? For Communists. She's a liberal. Can't hunt.")

[Prime Choice]

Geez...what can we expect from the Dems next? Spitballs?

(Hat tip to Zell Miller.)

[Prime Choice]

Frist keeps on grabbing his ankles.

You got that right. Hell, his latest remarks indicate that he's only now starting to realize that the Dems are not to be trusted. Hell, you'd think the man would have got the clue from the first two dozen daggers in his back. Sheesh!

[Big Guy and Rusty 99]

. . . and let God sort them out

[Indy Pendance]

But wait, didn't nancy say

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process." Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998."

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"One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line." President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998.

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program." President Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998.

"Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face." Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998.

"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983." Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998.

"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs." Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens. Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, and others Oct. 9, 1998.

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process." Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998.

"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies." Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999.

"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies." Letter to President Bush, Signed by Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL,) and others, Dec, 5, 2001.

"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandated of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them." Sen. Carl Levin (d, MI), Sept. 19, 2002.

"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country." Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002.

"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power." Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002.

"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction." Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002.

"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons..." Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002.

"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force-- if necessary -- to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security." Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002.

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction." Sen. Jay Rockerfeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002.

"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do." Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002.

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons." Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002.

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction." Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002.

"[W]ithout question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real ..." Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003.

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[indianrightwinger]

It is curious to me if having a presidential contender as the Majority Leader is hurting the Republicans in the Senate from being in-your-face with the nasty DEMs.

[TheClintons-STILLAnti-American]

"Frist keeps on grabbing his ankles. The Republicans look like jelly spined linguini while the Democrats look like a bunch of nuts let loose from Nurse Ratched's ward. "

And together they look like this nation is full of incompetent asses.

Plays right into the hands of Islamofascist recruiters and commies like Hugo Chavez.

Thanks, Dingy Harry. You and your comrades who wish to destroy this nation may not get it done the way you want, but you're getting it done.

Problem for you is that you won't be on top, no matter what.

[gogeo]

It's the sixties all over again.

[Lancey Howard]

HAR!!

The rats simply cannot believe that after wasting two years and millions of tax dollars, Fitzgerald got nothing, NOTHING except for some sloppy aide who (apparently) tripped himself up while testifying about a crime that was never committed in the first place.

The rats are foaming at the mouth, and it is a joy to watch!

[smoothsailing]

The doctor is gone soon, who should be the next Senate majority leader?

FWIW, my preference is George Allen.

[JennysCool]

They realize, for at least the THIRD time, that putting their stock in Joe Wilson is sheer idiocy.

Hell, Kerry FIRED the supercilious liar! Didn't they get a clue then?

What absolute boobs!

[indianrightwinger]

I actually don't mind Lott coming back.

[smoothsailing]

I actually don't mind Lott coming back.

I'm sure he doesn't either!

It's fine by me, as long as he doesn't wear those funny cowboy hats with the long feathers on top.

[spokeshave]

Yeah,,,,and Frist got control of the Senate back by having to agree to a committee comprising half dims (3) to make more investigations of the leak case.

[spokeshave]

well ...I guess Lott would have had 4 dims in the committee....for the "collegiate bi-partisanship"

[AZ_Cowboy]

Democrats intensify Bush slams

Well, by gosh by golly, it's worked great so far!

/sarc

Next thing they'll start up another search for the liberal counterpart for Rush. They're already committed to redebating the merits of the Iraq War for the umpteenth time. Perhaps they'll try to resurrect the National Guard bit again. It sure won't be anything new.

[Coldwater Creek]

Lott is ten times worse than Frist,and I am not crazy about my Senator from Tenn.

[jslade]

Frist keeps on grabbing his ankles.

You got that right. Hell, his latest remarks indicate that he's only now starting to realize that the Dems are not to be trusted. Hell, you'd think the man would have got the clue from the first two dozen daggers in his back. Sheesh!

I'd like to see Fred Thompson run for Frist's seat against Harold Ford. Thompson is one imposing individual. Then make him majority leader. He'd be a leader that wouldn't take any crap off the RAT traitors.

[Loyal Buckeye]

Mitch McConnell.