Posted on 01/26/2005 6:21:16 AM PST by Jay777
About 25 minutes. :-)
The minute you affix an exact time/date to the transfer of domestic security operations, you're giving terrorist groups like Tawhid and Jihad and Ansar al-Sunnah the capability to calibrate their ruthless strikes with an even greater degree of precision/accuracy.
I couldn't believe that bloviating twerp from the Brookings Institution, Michael O'Hanlon, who made the imbecilic suggestion-yesterday, during an interview on NPR-that President Bush make it explicit to the Iraqis-presumably, he doesn't include Zaraqawi, among other barbaric international terrorists, in this equation-when we will be withdrawing American forces from their country.
This is a recipe for disaster.
It's one thing to explicate a clear time line to the Iraqis, delineating when we will hand over non-military sovereignty.
However the idea that giving our enemies a goal post to shoot for is going to improve conditions in Iraq is simply ludicrous.
Thanks for the ping!
Condolences to those who suffer with the loss of their loved ones.
Speaking of upcoming elections and determination of Iraqis to vote.
Enormous sacrifices have been made to the goal of freedom.
We'll honor the memories of the loved ones who have been lost by completing our mission.
Brings up Social Security so we don't pass on a bankrupt system.
Talking about his agenda, the State of the Union speech.
Thank you. I'm trying to listen, freep, and work. Cotton pickin' customers keep calling. ;-)
Asks congress to confirm Gonzales & Rice today.
Next meeting: Wednesday, Jan 26, 2005
9:30 a.m.: Convene and begin a period of morning business.
10:30 a.m.: Proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State.
11:30 a.m.: Proceed to a roll call vote on the confirmation of the Rice nomination.
Thereafer, begin consideration of the nominations of Jim Nicholson to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Michael O. Leavitt to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. te>
True to form, the press starts out on a negative note. Feh!
President says he thinks there will be a successful election, and he is impressed with the bravery of the Iraqis.
The Prez just described the terrorists in Iraq and it sounded like the democrat party. lol
Says....We anticipate a lot of Iraqi's will vote. Some are intimidated, but surveys show Iraqi's are eager to vote anyway. Heartened by Allawi's strong words and determination. Appreciates the UN's leadership on the ground. (huh?)
Some of you look at me with a blank expression when I say Iraqi's will vote for their leader. lol!
I agree, Prayers for the fallen heroes and their loved ones.
Mentions he anticipates the confirmation of Gonzales.
First question: Insurgents threatening to kill voters. Will this make the election seriously flawed?
Answer: Vast majority want to participate and some are feeling intimidated. He urges all who wish to vote to do so. These terrorists do not have their best interests at heart. Spoke to Allawi yesterday.
Answer: Says if I had say 3 years ago there would be elections at this time many of you would look at me as you're looking now, with blank expressions.
GWB to the press: 'Some of you still look at me with a blank expression' [like a deer caught in the headlights]
lol
Someone who asks for a credible turnout number (hoping they can get a number which they can carp on later.) President doesn't take the bait.
The cowards in the MSM who hide behind their bylines don't understand the concept of bravery.
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