Posted on 07/20/2004 9:07:25 AM PDT by GailA
Edward I. Koch
Why Bush must win
I support the reelection of President George W. Bush. Why? Because I believe one issue overwhelms all others: the President's strong commitment to fight the forces of international terrorism regardless of the cost or how long it takes to achieve victory.
I do not agree with President Bush on a single major domestic issue, but in my view, those issues pale in comparison with the threat of international terrorism. Osama bin Laden and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the evil poster boys of mass murder, are revered and supported by millions of Muslims throughout the world. The stated goal of al-Qaeda and its supporters is to kill or convert every infidel, and that means Jews, Christians, Buddhists, and everyone else who will not accept Islam's supremacy.
These terrorists are convinced that non-Islamic nations do not have the will and courage to persevere in this ongoing struggle, which could last decades. They believe the democracies are weak-willed and will ultimately yield to whatever demands are made upon them. By withdrawing their troops from Iraq in response to terrorist attacks, Spain and the Philippines have already shown that, tragically, terror tactics, including suicide attacks, car bombings and the beheading of innocent civilians, do work. They also intend to destroy moderate Muslim governments that want to live in peace with countries that are not Islamic. Shortly after 9/11, President Bush announced his commitment to the struggle against Islamic fanatics who believe they can destroy the values of western civilization and democratic governments everywhere. On entering this war against terrorism after 9/11, President Bush said, "We shall go after the terrorists and the countries that harbor them." This Bush Doctrine rivals in importance the Monroe Doctrine, which limited the colonization efforts of foreign powers in the western hemisphere, and the Truman Doctrine, which contained the spread of Communism. President Bush has proven that he is prepared to keep to his commitment to fight terrorism.
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I honestly don't think he's going to pull it off though unless he retires Cheney and moves McCain in for November.
www.bushmcain2004.com
There are some patriots who call themselves democrats, Zell Miller is another one.
What happens if the war is not over when Bush has to leave?
"I honestly don't think he's going to pull it off though unless he retires Cheney and moves McCain in for November"
It's a long way to November. I'm not worried...Yet.
We work hard to elect another strong republican.
I wonder if Koch is going to get a small speaking slot at the GOP convention. Ordinarily I'd think not, but he was the longtime mayor of the city where it's being held this year.
Understand, but the author makes it sound like Bush is our only hope..we have no idea who will be running in 2008, there may not be anyone like Mr. Bush available.
Dumping Cheney would be the dumbest thing the Bush campaign could do. The media love-fest for McCain would end as soon as he was added to the GOP ticket, and he would end up being a giant millstone draped around Bush's neck.
Just why would he take a proven loyal excellent vice president and put in a man that basically hates him and even considered running as a democrat vp?
You must believe Bush is dumb.
Exactly. The media love McCain because he is not Bush. The moment he joins the Bush administration he will be attacked with everything but the kitchen sink.
Cheney is a heavy-hitter in an administration blessed with heavy-hitters. I say keep him where he's at (or move him to CIA, and let him clean house).
I honestly don't think he's going to pull it off though unless he retires Cheney and moves McCain in for November.
I had considered this scenario also, but I now don't believe it is the better part of wisdom. McCain would not bring out certain blocks of voters that the present GOP ticket would.
I totally agree. We need to have Ed Kock speak! I suspect there are more than a few Jewish votes out there that might vote for Dubya for the same reasons Koch stated.
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Dumping Cheney would be an awful move. Bush is likely to win if he stays the course; it's anyone's guess what would happen if he dumped Cheney and brought some RINO on board.
I have faith that President Bush will stay the course with Vice-President Cheney. May God have pity on us, "Real Americans," if (scary) the demos steal this election. The demo-commies are subject matter experts in vote fraud.Persident Bush will win, and we have a duty to our country to ensure this happens. God Bless America!!! Bush/Cheney 2004.
Koch said he'll only speak at the Republican convention if he's allowed to talk about where he disagrees with Bush, which I don't think the Republicans would want.
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