Posted on 04/28/2007 5:25:47 PM PDT by r-q-tek86
Although a quick search of the Web draws up the speech, available here (with video and audio links), rare is the online news service that links to President Bush's remarks on May 1, 2003, aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Notice, for example, no link to the speech in this story at CBSNews.com that follows Sen. Hillary Clinton's (D-N.Y.) latest swipe at the Iraq war. (see related post here)
Since the media don't reprint excerpts of the speech nor give readers the links to the original source material, here are some comments from May 1, 2003, that point to President Bush warning Americans of an ongoing struggle to establish Iraqi democracy and counter the threat of terrorism (portions in bold are my emphasis):
We have difficult work to do in Iraq. We're bringing order to parts of that country that remain dangerous. We're pursuing and finding leaders of the old regime, who will be held to account for their crimes. We've begun the search for hidden chemical and biological weapons and already know of hundreds of sites that will be investigated. We're helping to rebuild Iraq, where the dictator built palaces for himself, instead of hospitals and schools. And we will stand with the new leaders of Iraq as they establish a government of, by, and for the Iraqi people. (Applause.)
The transition from dictatorship to democracy will take time, but it is worth every effort. Our coalition will stay until our work is done. Then we will leave, and we will leave behind a free Iraq. (Applause.)
[...]
Our mission continues. Al Qaeda is wounded, not destroyed. The scattered cells of the terrorist network still operate in many nations, and we know from daily intelligence that they continue to plot against free people. The proliferation of deadly weapons remains a serious danger. The enemies of freedom are not idle, and neither are we. Our government has taken unprecedented measures to defend the homeland. And we will continue to hunt down the enemy before he can strike. (Applause.)
The war on terror is not over; yet it is not endless. We do not know the day of final victory, but we have seen the turning of the tide. No act of the terrorists will change our purpose, or weaken our resolve, or alter their fate. Their cause is lost. Free nations will press on to victory. (Applause.)
Bump.
You are totally dreaming. The notion that you have any influence on closed minds with facts is hopelessly niave.
They don’t care about your idea of fair...their minds are closed to facts.
They probably shut up to make you stop talking.
Why are you so angry about this? Facts are good... facts are your friends...
And some of the people that only get their information from the MSM can be educated... I know... because I have done it. The hard core ones cannot be swayed, I will grant you that. But there are a lot of people out there that believe this crap without taking the time to really find out the truth.
As for “shut(ting) up to make (me) quit talking”... maybe you should try it.
I spoke with a media officer in the Pentagon. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED was the mission performed by the sailors on the carrier.
Thanks DFU.
” the Mission Accomplished banner referred to the ships mission “
It did, it did! Though in the Democrat/Media it means the war was over, and all the Troops were on that ship, on their way home.
“Facts are good... facts are your friends...”
Here’s another chesnut for your collection:
“Only fools argue facts”
Let’s review. I posted an article about the text of a speech that has been misrepresented for four years. You jump in and start calling me names and complaining about me having pointed out the facts of a situation. I conceded the point that you can’t change the mind of a true believer, but you just won’t quit. You even stay up ‘til 3:00 CDT just to say that “Only fools argue facts”.
Now, does that mean that only fools use facts in their arguments? If so, I am proud to be a fool.
Does it mean that only fools argue with just facts? What else would one argue with? A pony? Feeeeelings?
Or does it mean that only a fool would argue the fact of a fact. I will sign on to that one.
As for your cute little tagline... I never claimed to have blind trust. If you are saying that my reading the original context of what someone said to educate myself beyond the standard media line, I would ask “why is that blind trust?”.
I have to stop and wonder why you bother reading FR if you do not want to know the facts? Or are you just some little putz that is trying to pick a fight late at night so you can feel good?
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