Clinton to Get Advanced Word of Iraq Attack

NewsMax.com ^ | 3/11/03 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

[kattracks]

When President Bush gives the order for U.S. forces to attack Iraq, ex-president Bill Clinton will be among a select handful of Americans who will be notified in advance, reports Fox News Channel's Monica Crowley.

"I'm sure many of you won't be too happy to learn that Clinton will know before the rest of us," Crowley said Sunday, while filling in for vacationing WABC Radio host Steve Malzberg.

Crowley explained that the White House practice of early notification of impending military action is a courtesy that extends to all ex-presidents "I remember when I worked for Richard Nixon, the White House would do the same thing for him," she told WABC. "So you can expect that Clinton will get the same treatment."

But the notion that the impeached, disbarred and nearly indicted ex-president will be given the top secret info on the Iraq attack is sure to prompt concern among many Americans. Especially given Clinton's recent attempts to undermine the Bush administration in interviews at home and speeches abroad.

In an October address to Great Britain's Labour Party, for instance, he not only criticized Bush foreign policy, he complained that the 2000 election wasn't legitimate.

"The election was so close in America that they won it fair and square - 5 to 4 at the Supreme Court" Clinton joked sarcastically to Labour's annual conference at Blackpool.

"We should actually be glad, though," he continued to grouse in mocking tones. "Because there were seven Republicans and only two Democrats on the Supreme Court - and two of those Republicans - God bless them, they will be rewarded in heaven - they actually took the decision that we should count votes when the American people vote, and I appreciate that."

Last week the ex-president said that his attacks on the Bush administration were appropriate. "I don't think that's being hateful or bad for the country or anything else," he told the Atlantic Monthly. "Even when I give these political speeches, almost in every speech I say, I don't want you ever to treat them the way they treated me. Don't do it."

Still, Clinton's continual criticism of Bush has ruffled more than a few GOP feathers, prompting Sen. John McCain, R-Az., to issue public reprimand.

"Look, former presidents can do damage," McCain told radio host Sean Hannity last month. "It's very unhelpful. It's in some ways damaging."

"I just have two words," he then added. "Shut up!"

Compounding concern over Mr. Clinton's likely early warning of any Iraq attack, it's probable he will share the secret information with his wife, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton - who coordinates political attacks on the Bush White House as head of the Senate's Democratic Steering Committee.

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[this_ol_patriot]

Bubber will be on the phone to Saddam before the first bomb drops. I really think we should wait till the war is over a week or so until Bubber is told, he won't know the difference.

[LibWhacker]

Unbelievable! Better tap his phone in case he tries to tip off Saddam. At least we can get the SOB for treason once and for all.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Maybe he'll get the last call. What rubbish.

[Centurion2000]

Crowley explained that the White House practice of early notification of impending military action is a courtesy that extends to all ex-presidents "I remember when I worked for Richard Nixon, the White House would do the same thing for him," she told WABC. "So you can expect that Clinton will get the same treatment."

No actually you cannot. Not when he is LOUDLY criticizing the President and attempting to undercut his authority and power at EVERY step.

[Mr. Mojo]

Bubber will be on the phone to Saddam before the first bomb drops.

Exactly. ....But his first call will be to his good buddy Kim Jong Il.

[Mr. Mojo]

a courtesy that extends to all ex-presidents

Worse yet....Jimmy Carter will also be notified.

[noutopia]

This has to be BS.

[this_ol_patriot]

Exactly. ....But his first call will be to his good buddy Kim Jong Il.

Yeah, I forgot about speed dial.

[Dahoser]

Not for nothing, but if the Senate leadership is notified in advance, her Heinous will know and she'll pass the word to Beezelbubba.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

*** 8) When Clinton placed a phone call to Alabama Rep. Sonny Callahan to discuss the deployment of US troops to Bosnia, was it his idea for you to perform oral sex on him? *** NewsMax

$$$$Bill Clinton, Commander-Impeached$$$$

[swheats]

Another cold day before Clinton/Clinton/Mcauliffe will be able to use any info the Bush Administration give them. One question, did Clinton notify Bush1 of impending bombings?

[HAL9000]

Wait a minute - Clinton said in a speech last year that "I would grab a rifle and get in the trench and fight and die."

Maybe they're giving him early warning so he'll have enough time to get over there and keep his promise.

[concerned about politics]

But the notion that the impeached, disbarred and nearly indicted ex-president will be given the top secret info on the Iraq attack is sure to prompt concern among many Americans.

Great. He probably has Saddams private phone number.
Seeing that Clinton and Carter have broken tradition about attacking a sitting president, I say let's break tradition ourselves on this matter. Alerting an enemy about an attack on his friend is not such a great idea.

[xm177e2]

Well, Jimmah WON'T be getting a heads-up.

[Mia T]

Free Republic is one of those groups obsessed with the Clinton era.

Word's out: Protest at Hillary's tonight (Freeper Named In Washington Whispers Article!!!!
U.S. News & World Report (Washington Whispers) | March 11, 2003 | Paul Bedard

 

Actually we wish we could FORGET the Clintons but they just WON'T go away.

1 posted on 03/11/2003 8:07 PM EST by PJ-Comix

 

 

I'll bet that Mr. Bedard is a member of "one of those groups" so "obsessed" with voting in the clintons that they--ooops!-- failed to notice the obvious danger of the lovely couple.

 

Thanx for 9/11, Paul...

MIA T, "ONE OF THOSE GROUPS OBSESSED WITH THE CLINTONS"

THE INTERMINABLE clintons
It's time to take out the trash...
A Senate en passant capture is THE MOVE...

NEW AUDIO! Hear the Bill Bennett (PARDONGATE) epilogue .

 

 

hillary clinton A SECURITY RISK: Removal Calls Begin

 

THE UNSTATED MESSAGE OF THE POWELL EVIDENCE

 

Another mistaken 'conceptzia'
WHY AMERICA (& THE WORLD) CANNOT SURVIVE ANOTHER CLINTON
(INDEED, IT IS NOT CLEAR THAT WE ARE GOING TO SURVIVE THE FIRST ONE,)

 

WAS AL QAEDA THE TARGET OF A TAKEOVER BY IRAQ?

 

Utter-Failure clintons Concoct Left-Wing-Radio Scheme FIG LEAF
Flower Children Fall for the 2 Self-Evident Thugs & Opportunists Yet Again
(Liberals have always had problems figuring out causation)

 

 

THE CLINTONS--AMERICA'S BIGGEST BLUNDER: Hear Bush 41 Warn Us--October 19, 1992

 

"ONE OF THOSE GROUPS OBSESSED WITH THE CLINTONS"

 

How to get rid of the clintons in 3 easy steps

 

the logic of pathologic self-interest

 

Mrs. clinton's REAL virtual office -- 03.10.03 update

 

[Logic n' Reason]

Well now...so we're going to tell old "slick willy" about the attack before it happens?

Believe it or not, I don't have a problem with this at all. The key word here is "before". This word can be defined as "a time period prior to an event".

So, his notification will arrive about 15 seconds before the impact of the first live round. Given that it will take him at least 1 minute to come out of his alcoholic fog or pull his pants back up to get to the phone, the administration will have complied perfectly with this little courtesy. . . "no harm, no foul".

[Logic n' Reason]

bttt

[this_ol_patriot]

Wait a minute - Clinton said in a speech last year that "I would grab a rifle and get in the trench and fight and die."

That is a common mis-quote, he actually said...
"I would grab a handful, jump on the wench and might eat some pie"

[concerned about politics]

Good one! LOL