Bush to say Iraq is front line against Iran, Al-Qaeda

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[nuconvert]

Bush to say Iraq is front line against Iran, Al-Qaeda

BELLEVUE, United States (AFP) - US President George W. Bush on Tuesday will describe Iraq as the front-line against Shiite extremism championed by Iran and the Sunni extremism of Al-Qaeda, an aide said Monday.

Bush was due to level the charge in a speech to the American Legion veterans group, the second of two presidential addresses meant to bolster support for the war in Iraq ahead of a critical September 15 progress report.

"The president will talk about Sunni extremism and Shia extremism. Neither represents Islam. They represent a brutal and heartless ideology of death and destruction," a senior aide told reporters in a preview of the speech.

"Sunni extremism is embodied by Al Qaeda and its many affiliates. Shia extremism by Iran and its support of Hezbollah, Hamas, the Taliban and its pursuit of nuclear technology," the official said on condition of anonymity.

"Iraq is at the heart of where these two extremisms must be dealt with," the official said as Bush traveled here for a political fundraiser.

"Al Qaeda in Iraq and Iranian armed and supported Shia militias continue to undermine the Iraqi struggle for security and stability and continue to kill Americans forces," the official said.

Bush will plead for patience from lawmakers pending an assessment on the war from the US commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, and the US ambassador to Baghdad, Ryan Crocker, the official said.

Bush is to deliver the speech in Reno, Nevada, after attending a political fundraiser here.

[nuconvert]

He gave a great speech last weeek. I’m looking forward to this.

[roses of sharon]

President Bush gives the cowardly Islamic suicide Cults no quarter, he will hound them until he leaves office.

And hopefully be replaced by an even more ruthless Republican President.

[nuconvert]

pong

[Williams]

Bingo, they FINALLY have decided to describe what the heck is going on over there.

[r9etb]

Well, Duh! Glad W is saying it, but it’s endlessly frustrating that the MSM and Democrats never seem to figure it out.

[sanchmo]

Good start, telling the truth. I will rest more comfortably that we are actually trying to win a war when I hear the words...

“The Iraqi Theater of the War on Terror”

and

“Iraq is an unsinkable carrier docked in our enemy’s heartland”

[Maelstorm]

It is about time. He is on a roll lately. I have missed Bush the leader.

[kenth]

Iran should be the frontline against Iran, but I suppose this will probably as close as we get.

[shield]

Hoping he tells them about Viet Nam and how those dirty rat dems killed millions and millions of people. Slap ‘em in the face Mr. President...those scumbags deserve it...

[A message]

Good start, telling the truth. I will rest more comfortably that we are actually trying to win a war when I hear the words...

“The Iraqi Theater of the War on Terror”

and

“Iraq is an unsinkable carrier docked in our enemy’s heartland”

Agreed and your statement was worth repeating in full.

[onedoug]

Sunni or Shia, what's the difference? Thay're ISLAMIST! And Islamists should be killed en masse.

Now, how many Muslims are Islamists?

[RDTF]

ping

[Mr. Silverback]

Let’s not get out Zapp Brannigan’s Big Book of War on this one.

[onedoug]

What?

[Mr. Silverback]

We hear a lot of "so many muslims are Islamists, so maybe we should just wipe 'em all out" stuff on FR (I know you didn't go that far) and it reminds me of the cartoon character Zapp Brannigan and his military conquests such as defeating the pacifists of the Gandhi nebula and conquering the Retiree People of the Assisted Living Nebula. Zapp has written a book called "Zapp Brannigan's Big Book of War."

[avacado]

"Bush to say Iraq is front line against Iran, Al-Qaeda, Liberals, & Democrats"

[vlad_the_impaler007]

I have always believed that Iraq was just a staging point for Iran. Now that we have them surrounded why is the President beating around the bush. No pun intended.

[vlad_the_impaler007]

I have always believed that Iraq was just a staging point for Iran. Now that we have them surrounded why is the President beating around the bush. No pun intended.