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Kerry: Bush uses 9/11 as ‘political pawn’
Boston Herald ^
| 9/10/06
| Kimberly Atkins
Posted on 09/10/2006 10:17:54 AM PDT by bitt
Sen. John F. Kerry yesterday blasted the Bush administration for war and homeland security policies that he said leave Americans more vulnerable to attack.
Kerrys remarks came in a Faneuil Hall speech on the eve of tomorrows five-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
In his fourth speech this year at the venue, Kerry accused the administration of using the tragedy that killed about 3,000 Americans to justify the war in Iraq.
It is immoral to treat 9/11 as a political pawn (to) excuse the invasion of Iraq, Kerry said. They were attacked and killed not by Saddam Hussein but by Osama bin Laden.
Kerry, who is likely prepping for another presidential run, urged Democrats to redeploy from Iraq, recommit to Afghanistan, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, reinforce our homeland defense and restore Americas moral leadership in the world. Kerry also laid out the strategy in a Boston Herald Op-Ed column yesterday.
He called the London terror plot to blow up trans-Atlantic airplanes - thwarted last month - an example of the need to bolster the focus on Afghanistan.
The Bush-Cheney administration (has) cut and run even as we learn (the plans mastermind) was an al-Qaeda leader operating from Afghanistan, Kerry said. Thats right - the same killers who attacked us on 9/11 are still plotting attacks against America, and theyre still holed up in Afghanistan.
He also accused Republicans of playing politics with Homeland Security funding by decreasing funds for states that need it most - which happens to be blue states, while increasing it in the red states that need it least.
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To: bitt
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KERRY = A lifelong Terrorist sympathizer bent on ending the United States of America.
Plane, by attacking Plane.
SULLIVAN was still correct in warning KERRY about Logan Aiport.
But incorrect in his not first knowning who his enemy really was.
For to win at War,
...one must first KNOW YOUR ENEMY.
.
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posted on
09/10/2006 12:27:47 PM PDT
by
ALOHA RONNIE
("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.comy)
To: bitt
These "people" won't let the President just govern....everything to them is political.
We elected George W. Bush, not you...you weenie.....We want governance and leadership, not a frenchie poodle pushover.
Go back to Mass....they can have you....
62
posted on
09/10/2006 12:48:08 PM PDT
by
duckbutt
( If you let a smile be your umbrella, then most likely your butt will get soaking wet.)
To: bitt
More from the Bloviator pompous sKerry. Mr. Know-it-all do nothing would rather gamble on America's security.
Here is his favorite game.
http://www.cutandrun.com/
63
posted on
09/10/2006 12:49:55 PM PDT
by
tflabo
(Take authority that's ours)
To: evad
Have you heard of the undead?
64
posted on
09/10/2006 1:58:38 PM PDT
by
maro
To: maro
Have you heard of the undead? hmmm...he certainly would fit the bill.
65
posted on
09/10/2006 3:50:55 PM PDT
by
evad
To: darkwing104
66
posted on
09/10/2006 3:57:57 PM PDT
by
JOE43270
(JOE43270, God Bless America and All Who Have and Will Defend Her.)
To: bitt
"...Bush Kerry uses 9-11 Vietnam as a political pawn...???"
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posted on
09/10/2006 6:57:26 PM PDT
by
Seadog Bytes
(OPM - The Liberal 'solution' to every societal problem. (Other People's Money))
To: devolve; bitt; ntnychik; PhilDragoo; Seadog Bytes; Smartass; dixiechick2000
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posted on
09/10/2006 7:02:24 PM PDT
by
potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
To: potlatch; devolve; ntnychik; bitt; ALOHA RONNIE; Seadog Bytes
69
posted on
09/10/2006 9:30:55 PM PDT
by
PhilDragoo
(Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
To: NormsRevenge
Actually, Gore has toooooo much money tied up in Google!
He is now worth a minimum $30mil. Maybe $80m or more.
Gore is out as a candidate. Playmaker, but not a candidate.
70
posted on
09/10/2006 9:36:12 PM PDT
by
Prost1
(I get my news at Free Republic!)
To: potlatch
What's that? Snake on a plane?
71
posted on
09/10/2006 9:59:03 PM PDT
by
ntnychik
To: PhilDragoo
Here comes stinky twinky, lol.
Phil, you are the first one to notice my Kerry snake. Quick job and his tilted head ran into the side of a wall, lol!!
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posted on
09/10/2006 9:59:22 PM PDT
by
potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
To: ntnychik; devolve
"somebody" mentioned Kerry crawling as in slither, lol. The tilted side of his head bumped up against the side wall of the gif.
LOL, I know that is greek to you!
73
posted on
09/10/2006 10:02:13 PM PDT
by
potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
To: bitt
"Kerry: Bush uses 9/11 as political pawn,....." Unlike, for example, John Kerry's using Vietnam as a 'political pawn.'
To: PhilDragoo
lol....every time I see it...
needs the flower zipper pull, tho...maybe on his crotch.......
75
posted on
09/10/2006 10:16:50 PM PDT
by
bitt
("And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.")
To: ntnychik; potlatch
snake in the grass........
76
posted on
09/10/2006 10:37:45 PM PDT
by
bitt
("And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.")
To: bitt
LOL, I need to work on him a bit more!
77
posted on
09/10/2006 10:41:44 PM PDT
by
potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
To: bitt
Oh my yes. After all, he is only the President and it is his war after all. The DNC never uses it against him as a political ploy do they??? HAH!
To: potlatch
You've captured Kerry's "essence"!
LOL!
79
posted on
09/10/2006 10:52:32 PM PDT
by
dixiechick2000
(There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators. ~~ Will Rogers)
To: dixiechick2000
[You've captured Kerry's "essence"!]
LOL, not the best capture but you are right!!
Hoping you are taking it easy?? A little bit easy anyway!
80
posted on
09/10/2006 10:55:51 PM PDT
by
potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
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