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Bush Is Running Out of Alibis
HumanEventsOnline.com ^
| Feb 3, 2006
| Patrick J. Buchanan
Posted on 02/02/2006 9:14:17 PM PST by boryeulb
"The road of isolationism and protectionism may seem broad and inviting, yet it ends in danger and decline," railed President Bush in his State of the Union. Again and again, Bush returned to his theme.
"America rejects the false comfort of isolationism. ...
"Isolationism would not only tie our hands in fighting enemies, it would keep us from helping our friends in desperate need. ...
"American leaders from Roosevelt to Truman to Kennedy to Reagan rejected isolation and retreat."
Why would a president use his State of the Union to lash out at a school of foreign policy thought that has had zero influence in his administration? The answer is a simple one, but it is not an easy one for Bush to face: His foreign policy is visibly failing, and his critics have been proven right.
But rather than defend the fruits of his policy, Bush has chosen to caricature critics who warned him against interventionism. Like all politicians in trouble, Bush knows that the best defense is a good offense.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; Government; Israel; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 109th; bitterpaleos; buchanan; bush; israel; paleocontruthfile; paleolibtruthfile; patbuchanan; patbuchananhatesjews; patrickbuchanan; peskyjoooos; pitchforkpat; sotu; waronterror; worshippingallah; wot
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posted on
02/02/2006 9:14:18 PM PST
by
boryeulb
To: boryeulb
Pat would prefer us to arm Hamas, Iran and let them destroy Israel.
2
posted on
02/02/2006 9:16:28 PM PST
by
COEXERJ145
(Despite Popular Opinion, Tom Tancredo Does Not Support Deporting Illegal Aliens.)
To: boryeulb
Thanks Pat, now go back to your show and talk some more about taking out Chavez, you dolt.
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posted on
02/02/2006 9:16:30 PM PST
by
phoenix0468
(http://www.mylocalforum.com -- Go Speak Your Mind.)
To: boryeulb
Isn't this an old column, I swear I've read it all before.
At least 125 times in the last 4 years.
4
posted on
02/02/2006 9:17:05 PM PST
by
roses of sharon
("I would rather men ask why I have no statue, than why I have one". ) (Cato the Elder)
To: everyone
Shut up, Pat.
Your cut-and-run foreign policy has been outdated since the 1930s.
You're much better when you bash the liberals. Remember them?
To: boryeulb
What a wonderful example of someone not understanding the point of the statement at all. This person needs to read the speech again and not assume the worst - something I doubt he's very good at.
6
posted on
02/02/2006 9:17:37 PM PST
by
TheZMan
(President getting mad = a good thing. Where ya been, W?)
To: boryeulb
7
posted on
02/02/2006 9:17:38 PM PST
by
teletech
(Friends don't let friends vote DemocRAT)
To: COEXERJ145
Pat is running out of originality.
He's been bitching about the same for YEARS.
8
posted on
02/02/2006 9:18:01 PM PST
by
onyx
To: boryeulb
Having plunged us into an unnecessary war, Bush now confronts the real possibility of strategic defeat and a failed presidency. His victory in Iraq, like the wars of Wilson and FDR, has turned to ashes in our mouths. And like Truman's war in Korea and Kennedy's war in Vietnam, Bush's war has left America divided and her people regretting he ever led us in. But unlike the world wars, Korea and Vietnam, Bush cannot claim the enemy attacked us and we had no choice. Iraq is Bush's war. More goop from the nutty Pat Buchanan brigades. Next.
9
posted on
02/02/2006 9:18:03 PM PST
by
Darkwolf377
(http://www.welovetheiraqiinformationminister.com/#quotes)
To: boryeulb
Why would a president use his State of the Union to lash out at a school of foreign policy thought that has had zero influence in his administration? You've jumped the shark Pat. That's a dumb question.
10
posted on
02/02/2006 9:18:28 PM PST
by
bad company
(A foolproof plan fails to take in to account the Ingenuity of fools.)
To: phoenix0468
OOPS, wrong Pat, sorry about that!!
Why do I always get those two mixed up. They don't even look alike.
11
posted on
02/02/2006 9:18:44 PM PST
by
phoenix0468
(http://www.mylocalforum.com -- Go Speak Your Mind.)
To: boryeulb
What? You work for Human Events Online?
And you never comment?
12
posted on
02/02/2006 9:19:31 PM PST
by
eyespysomething
(For you to insult me, I must first value your opinion.)
To: boryeulb
Patrick J. Buchanan= Old tired coward.
13
posted on
02/02/2006 9:19:38 PM PST
by
Porterville
(They took our jobs!!! Der dook er jibs!!! Deer took er jabs!!!)
To: phoenix0468
Thanks Pat, now go back to your show and talk some more about taking out Chavez, you dolt. Are you thinking of Pat Robertson? Or did Buchanan say the same thing? If so, I guess I missed it.
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posted on
02/02/2006 9:20:21 PM PST
by
GLDNGUN
To: boryeulb
Having plunged us into an unnecessary war, Bush now confronts the real possibility of strategic defeat and a failed presidency. ... and thus, the transformation is now complete: Pat Buchanan has morphed completely into Cindy Sheehan.
15
posted on
02/02/2006 9:20:33 PM PST
by
KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
("It'sTime for Republicans to Start Toeing the Conservative Line, NOT the Other Way Around!")
To: boryeulb
Pat Buchanan, whom I once respected, can shove it.
16
posted on
02/02/2006 9:20:51 PM PST
by
doug from upland
(INDICTING HILLARY -- now that is something that's good for America)
To: phoenix0468
You mean this Pat?
17
posted on
02/02/2006 9:21:25 PM PST
by
Brett66
(Where government advances – and it advances relentlessly – freedom is imperiled -Janice Rogers Brown)
To: GLDNGUN
Yeah, my bad, I always get those two mixed up for some idiotic reason. Heck, who knows, they probably did both say it. Robertson was the only one to say it in front of a camera though, LOL.
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posted on
02/02/2006 9:21:30 PM PST
by
phoenix0468
(http://www.mylocalforum.com -- Go Speak Your Mind.)
To: California Patriot
It's been dated since 1979, anyway. When is Pat gpoing to realize that the Muslim world is just plain crazy?
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posted on
02/02/2006 9:22:33 PM PST
by
RobbyS
( CHIRHO)
To: Brett66
He, I mean she, I mean, damn that androdginous bitc... bastar... I can't make up my mind!!!
20
posted on
02/02/2006 9:22:33 PM PST
by
phoenix0468
(http://www.mylocalforum.com -- Go Speak Your Mind.)
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