Some advisors seek sweeping U.S. response-Disagreement is emerging among President Bush' advisors

The Miami Herald ^ | 9-18-01 | Warren P. Strobel

[Rome2000]

The Pentagon proposals are ``exactly the kind of thing that would just alienate a lot of people,'' said Kenneth Pollack, a Persian Gulf specialist at the White House National Security Council until earlier this year.

Can anyone else see the handwriting on the wall.

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[Williams]

It makes sense to take care of Bin Laden and the Taliban first, then take on the next rogue state.

[Rome2000]

``We're trying to build a coalition and people are lining up to join us, and they [Pentagon officials] want to blow it all to hell by bombing Iraq tomorrow,'' said a senior administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity

So now Administration officials are scurrying around to left wing journalists and putting out the word that the terrorists can do just about anything without having to worry about a swift and sure response.

Nothings really changed with some in Washinton, let's hope Bush listens to the right people.

[Miss Marple]

The Bush people do not leak. I would guess this is a holdover from the state department, along with some FORMER officials, you will note.

Another disruptive attempt from the Clintonistas. Hold on and keep the faith. George Bush is the President, not some Arkansas trash.

[A Citizen Reporter]

"So now Administration officials are scurrying around to left wing journalists and putting out the word that the terrorists can do just about anything without having to worry about a swift and sure response."

That's only if you believe the left wing journalists that report it. I don't.....and I don't believe that Administration officials are leaking anything right now.....

[Rome2000]

I understand the Secretary of State is still referring to the maniacal bloodthirsty terrorist Arafat as "Chairman Arafat".

In fact, he even thanked him today for his cooperation.

Things are not looking good.

[Anonymous2]

what a crock. number 1, i believe powell has these sentiments; it's par for his course. number 2, taking out saddam is a necessity, there is now linkage between iraq and a hijacker involved last week, and it's time to do what powell, the nwo affirmative action sos, wouldn't do as Gen.; ie, kill saddam and dismantle iraq before they use MORE wmds against america. using planes loaded with people and fuel (not to mention slitting throats of flight attendants) to crash into populations of innocent people was using an wmd in the form of our jets.

[The Vast Right Wing]

Appeasment begets more terrorism.

[Rome2000]

Powell, seeking to build and hold an international coalition against terrorism that includes many Muslim nations, is urging caution,

Powell IMHO, is starting to look just a little too cautious.

Hussein, Arafat, Khaddafy and Castro are starting to let out major sighs of relief and are tittering under their breath.

And the Chinese are starting to lick their chopsicks over Taiwan.

[Rome2000]

At one point do your enemies stop taking you seriously?

We are fast approaching it.

[Rome2000]

Somebody besides Powell or 10 second pause Rumsfeld has to keep the morale up.

The leftists don't quit.

Arafat is soon to be a member of the coalition, I fear.

[A Citizen Reporter]

Well, I see that you do believe the left wing media......it's beginning to be clear what side you are on....

[Williams]

It makes sense to take care of Bin Laden and the Taliban first, then take on the next rogue state.

[TheDon]

I have to agree, this fellow is just trying to get noticed.

[dalebert]

Will send in the morning.

[AlaskaErik]

I, for one, am all for toppling terrorist sponsoring states like Iraq. Once we topple a few, it will give the new leaders, as well as some old leaders, a moment to reflect on the hazards associated with sponsoring, funding, sheltering, or in any other way, enabling terrorists to carry out their cowardly war on us. Those who rise to the top do so because, amongst other things, they crave power. Right now they have power and they can thumb their noses at us. Once we make it abundantly clear that they will lose their power, most of these rogues will be content with just being in power. Who knows, if they can't stir up trouble for us, they might just try and solve the problems of their countries too.

[fnord]

The Bush people do not leak.

I've noticed that too, and liked it. The media goes crazy trying to find out what's up, but W's people aint talking. I love it :-)

[dts32041]

I have always felt Powell is the McClellan of th 20th and now the 21st century.

Just another perfumed prince.

[Reeses]

kill saddam and dismantle iraq

Saddam holds a lot of power over the other wannabe Arab thugs in that region. If we kill him we’ll create a power vacuum. As long as Saddam is there we can keep our military there, beating them down. Saddam is more useful alive.