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Bush says some war critics irresponsible
Reuters ^ | January 10 2006

Posted on 01/10/2006 12:47:44 PM PST by jmc1969

President George W. Bush denounced some critics of the Iraq war as irresponsible on Tuesday and called for an election-year debate that "brings credit to our democracy, not comfort to our adversaries."

In a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bush made clear he was girding for battle with Democrats in the run-up to the mid-term congressional election in November, when he will try to keep the U.S. Congress in the hands of his Republican Party. "There is a difference between responsible and irresponsible debate and it's even more important to conduct this debate responsibly when American troops are risking their lives overseas," Bush told the veterans organization.

The president predicted more tough fighting and more sacrifice ahead in Iraq in 2006 but said he believed progress will be made against the insurgency and on the Iraqi political process and reconstruction.

(Excerpt) Read more at today.reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News
KEYWORDS: bush43; iraq; irresponsibledems
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1 posted on 01/10/2006 12:47:45 PM PST by jmc1969
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To: jmc1969

Being President, I can appreciate his "high road" tactics in labelling the Demonrats. I'm under no such obligation. They are worthless traitors, no ifs, ands or buts.


2 posted on 01/10/2006 12:49:45 PM PST by pissant
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To: jmc1969
President George W. Bush denounced some critics of the Iraq war as irresponsible

Got to give Reuters credit for at least phrasing it this way.

I'm sure plenty of media outlets and Democrats will conveniently
leave out the word "some" in their breathless "how dare you accuse
me of not being patriotic" diatribes.
3 posted on 01/10/2006 12:52:34 PM PST by VOA
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I'm sorry, but calling some of these critics irresponsible is pure milk toast.

I'd like more spine.


5 posted on 01/10/2006 12:55:49 PM PST by Madeleine Ward
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To: Madeleine Ward
I'm sorry, but calling some of these critics irresponsible is pure milk toast. I'd like more spine.

The term is milque-toast after old Caspar Milquetoast and it doesn't apply here.

6 posted on 01/10/2006 1:07:19 PM PST by ReaganRevolution
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To: ReaganRevolution

Actually, it is you who is wrong. Milk toast is a dish that is easy for small children and weak, sick people to eat. Bush is dispensing it here. Here's a recipe:




Milk Toast I
1 pint scalded milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons cold water
21/2 tablespoons bread flour
6 slices dry toast

Add cold water gradually to flour to make a smooth, thin paste. Add to milk, stirring constantly until thickened, cover, and cook twenty minutes; then add salt and butter in small pieces. Dip slices of toast separately in sauce; when soft, remove to serving dish. Pour remaining sauce over all.


7 posted on 01/10/2006 1:24:25 PM PST by MineralMan (godless atheist)
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To: pissant

I wish all those lib's really had moved to Canada.

If the Democrats LOSE (Meaning gain no seats) this Midterm Election....It is the second step to the end of the Democratic party. (First step being Losing '00 '02 and '04) If they lose '06 and subsequently '08...My Prediction is that the party will split along Moderate and Radical Anti-War lines. (Like a "Progressive" Left wing breaking off.) This would be GOLDEN!


8 posted on 01/10/2006 1:30:18 PM PST by HHKrepublican_2 (OP Spread the Truth....http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1535158/posts)
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To: MineralMan

more simple recipe,scalded milk and 1/2 package of saltines....top with a little sugar....a staple of breakfast in my childhood.....so Bush could also be serving up crackers and milk ;-)


9 posted on 01/10/2006 1:36:54 PM PST by Minnesoootan
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"more simple recipe,scalded milk and 1/2 package of saltines....top with a little sugar....a staple of breakfast in my childhood.....so Bush could also be serving up crackers and milk ;-)"

Used to be a hot breakfast cereal with the brand name Pablum...short for pabulum, a word that just means food.

Pablum and Milk Toast. Ol' Caspar Milquetoast came from the dish, not the reverse.

We could start the Pablum and Milk Toast Party. Only the blandest and most inoffensive candidates coud run.

In opposition would be the Zwieback and Rusk party. Chewy and hard, but satisfying.

Yeah...parties named after foods. That's the ticket....


10 posted on 01/10/2006 1:40:24 PM PST by MineralMan (godless atheist)
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To: MineralMan

The Greens could become the Gorp party....or Tofu


11 posted on 01/10/2006 1:58:44 PM PST by Minnesoootan
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To: pissant

I am impressed that Bush once again came out of the corner fighting. He is doing so much better after 2 months. Watch his approval rating go up.


12 posted on 01/10/2006 2:01:24 PM PST by KC_Conspirator (This space outsourced to India)
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Work it, Mr President! Work it!


13 posted on 01/10/2006 2:08:43 PM PST by La Enchiladita (God bless our Troops)
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To: jmc1969

Here's the no-spin transcript:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060110-1.html


14 posted on 01/10/2006 2:10:57 PM PST by La Enchiladita (God bless our Troops)
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To: jmc1969

Well we are infested with. fifth column ,purveyors of sedition and just plain bold faced traitors.. Why the kind words for them they need exposed and shamed since we do not jail people who try to cause harm to this country anymore..

Calling Terrorists freedom fighters should have the same exact consequences as denouncing your citizenship!


15 posted on 01/10/2006 2:13:35 PM PST by Steveone (Liberalism is a brain tumor!)
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To: jmc1969

Was Hanoi Jane the first prominent traitor to avoid the noose? It has only gotten worse since then.


16 posted on 01/10/2006 2:41:55 PM PST by TheDon (The Democratic Party is the party of TREASON!)
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To: HHKrepublican_2

I'm going to do my best to hang the defeatest/traitor label around their necks this election season.


17 posted on 01/10/2006 4:36:23 PM PST by pissant
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To: KC_Conspirator

Too bad the GOP senators are still in dire need of Neuticles


18 posted on 01/10/2006 4:36:57 PM PST by pissant
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To: MineralMan
Actually, it is you who is wrong. Milk toast

No sorry. They were trying to refer to the timid, weak character Caspar Milquetoast or trying to anyway. The president isn't a recipe and he isn't a weak or timid cartoon character. Thanks for playing.

19 posted on 01/10/2006 5:21:19 PM PST by ReaganRevolution
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To: ReaganRevolution

Who wouldn't love a little milk toast.


20 posted on 01/10/2006 5:44:14 PM PST by ALWAYSWELDING
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