Posted on 05/17/2002 10:20:19 PM PDT by McB.
Here’s my take on the democrats’ strategy to hammer away with “what did the President know, and when did he know it.”
The democrats know that taking such a critical stance against a popular president is risky, however they are faced with a two far more dangerous threats.
The democrats are bleeding potential voters in several critical segments; Women, Hispanics, Labor (male voters). One way to stop the bleeding is to tempt the republicans to dredge up Clinton failures in regard to Osama bin Laden. This will force voters to take a side not unlike the 2000 election. Hence, 50/50.
Dick Cheney will not run in 2004 due to health. President Bush is likely to pick Condoleezza Rice as he running mate and that ticket would further endanger the democrats' “safe” voter segments. This investigation will not touch Bush, however, the National Security Council’s Advisor; Condoleezza Rice will be the main target.
Today the President said:
“You know, what's interesting about Washington, it's a town -- unfortunately, it's the kind of place where second-guessing has become second-nature. The American people know this about me, and my national security team, and my administration: Had I known that the enemy was going to use airplanes to kill on that fateful morning, I would have done everything in my power to protect the American people. We will use the might of America to protect the American people.”
This President knows she’s the target.
McB.
But, the Rats are also after President Bush - make no mistake about it. They will fail but that will not stop them from trying.
With what you are saying...I can understand.
I really wouldnt be surprised if Hitlarry is doing absolutely everything she can behind the scenes to knock Dr. Rice down.
Condi Rice is the Anti-Hitlarry and the Libs know it.
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McB.
Clinton aides admit little done to foil terrorism
and this:
The Cost of Life (Clinton/Gore Sellout of Security for Campaign Contributions) **FR EXCLUSIVE** #3
President Bush must show the country (before November of this year) that the we have moved on. Clinton is history, and a small chapter at that.
McB.
Condi, as V.P. in 2004 places her in direct line, to run in 2008. Guess who is crouching in the wings, waiting to run in 2008 ? HILLARY ! Hitlery running against Condi , is an utter, complete , and demoralizing disaster for HITLERY and the Dems. Think about this... I don't believe that I have to spell out why this is so. LOL
While Condi has appeal, I disagree that she will automatically be a vote getter in the obvious demographics. She is an intense and brilliant woman and this frightens people on a visceral level that goes beyond the accomplishments. I think the photo op of her playing the piano was an attempt to humanize her and I think it worked, but there is more to be done.
However, I think that the onus for 911 is going to fall squarely on the people who made it law that the FBI and CIA could not share information. And we know who they are. First, the blame will fall on Freeh, but it will go on from there.
Monsoor Ibaz (sp?) will be demonized, if at all possible. I watched Rangel size him up and attempt to take him out on Hannity and the Idiot tonight. Sean handled that well and the byplay showed that Rangel and Sean knew precisely what they were doing. Rangel even told Idiot to be quiet, that Monsoor was "the first guy who made any sense" (paraphrase)
The Dems/media forget that we are no longer a nation that is fed the same propaganda each night via the broadcast nets/CNN, et al. We have the Net and access to many press articles, the ability to search for archived information and the ability to search out bio info on the writers. We network via this forum and various listserves. We have FNC. Even Rush did his part by having Cheney on.
I heard a lot of Kabuki-dancing backpedalling today, as the Dems began the shift in blame towards the intel agencies. As the need to fill time on cable news forces analysis of this story, the reasons for the intel disconnect (1960's activists and fellow travelers post-Watergate), attention will be turned to Hillary & friends.
I think this is going to sizzle, then backfire, before it fizzles. And I think the average voter will not be swayed. The rabid Dems have been pushing this line for months and I have not met one person who fell for it. In fact, people I have spoken with have commented that the ideologues pushing this are insane. It defies commons sense and Americans put a lot of store in common sense.
McB.
I watched Hannity and the idiot too, and Charlie didn't quite know which direction he was going in. Sean has had Mansoor ( sp ? ) on his radio show several times. He likes him and wants to get this info out there. Sean can be like a dog with a bone, and won't allow this one to drop. The Dems are in for quite a backlash.
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