TTP
Posted on 05/14/2002 1:33:44 PM PDT by Starmaker
"A wise man does not try to hurry history. Many wars have been avoided by patience and many have been precipitated by reckless haste." — Adlai Stevenson
For any of you who think for a minute that George Bush has abandoned his "doctrine" of going after terrorists … JUST HOLD YOUR HORSES!
I have listened to all the pundits chastise Mr. Bush for not standing by his own words, regarding the mideast crisis. Some of you are furious and can't imagine what he must be thinking. From talk-show hosts to outspoken congressmen, the word is, "the president has messed up big time."
Even the likes of Rush Limbaugh have sought their "own doctrines" of what they would do, and what is best for our country. Mr. Limbaugh touts his philosophy in an essay entitled "Unleash Israel & Win Peace." He likens this to our winning the war in 1945 over Japan … "that in all of human history, victory is the only thing that can bring peace."
Yes, it was a decided victory in World War II when we finally dropped the second atomic bomb over Nagasaki. But the first bomb was NOT dropped over Hiroshima until 4 YEARS AFTER the attack on Pearl Harbor. Some people believe we were attacked one day, and the next day we dropped a bomb.
"Timing is Everything," and I believe George Bush has a well-crafted, thought-out plan that has been on a timed countdown since 9/11. He has not wavered from that mind-set since the day he proclaimed, "Terrorism will be rooted out … we'll hunt them down … we'll smoke them out … either you're with us or you're against us."
This principle has NOT changed one iota. The president sees a much bigger picture, but some Americans want Israel to go in and extinguish Palestine NOW, and "victory will bring peace."
I believe the "PEACE" negotiations George W. Bush encouraged Ariel Sharon to establish with Arafat was only a "PLOY" to buy time. When he asked Sharon to pull out of the occupied territories, we all sat with our mouths gaped open. I have endless faith in George Bush, and I believe it is all about TIMING!
Think of what we've expected from our president? While in the midst of his plan to root out terrorism, the Arab nations have done everything possible to distract his determination. If they could divert Mr. Bush, then it also gave them more time to position themselves. They are salivating to draw us into this conflict.
We've screamed at our television sets, "Israel should be able to defend itself … just like we did." Yes, Israel could wipe out Palestine in one swoop, but this isn't just about Palestine.
Bush needed more time, and that's why he asked Mr. Sharon to hold off. It's not only about peace negotiations and you know it. But can our president tell that to the rest of the world?
C'mon everyone, let's get in step behind our president. You're falling prey to the enemy, and if we're not careful, they'll eat us alive. Get off your "soapboxes" and stop whining, "but" the President said, … "We're in a war" — think like a warrior!
George Bush is not an ignoramus. If you think for a moment that Israel should start bombing as we did in Afghanistan, you know it would be a mistake. That's exactly what the Arab countries want them to do — so they can pounce on Israel ostensibly to defend Palestine.
Don't you see why Saudi Arabia gave remunerations to the families of suicide bombers? They have taunted and teased, doing everything possible to rile Israel. And thus hoping to draw the United States in to help their Israeli ally … proving U.S. loyalty to the Jewish nation.
I believe with this latest bombing — outside of Jerusalem — George W. Bush knows all "time" has been spent. We will soon see what he had in mind all along. But it's not going to be pretty.
So tighten your seatbelts and get ready. Because — like it or not — we're going to war. And for all of you who wanted this to happen six months ago, just remember, "To know how to wait is the great secret of success," (De Maistre).
Bush has NOT abandoned his "doctrine" … he's just executing it differently than most ordinary people. And that's why he is the PRESIDENT … he's no ordinary man.
To comment on this article or express your opinion directly to the author, you are invited to e-mail Debbie at dddtx@yahoo.com .
The Bush Doctrine has been in effect since it was formulated. He has not wavered. I'm getting sick of reading your idiotic posts all over FR. You're just too filled with yourself to understand anything that's going on. If you had an ounce of common sense, you'd just shut up.
You know something about the President that they don't know?!
You're the expert here. What exactly is it?!
PING!!!!
TTP
Sheesh...if you don't like it when you think someone does it do you, then maybe you ought to refrain from practicing it as well.
I am so grateful to have been "pinged" to have gotten the chance to read your article.
May you send it to Rush, Sean, Bill O'Reilly, and any other conservative or semi-conservative whose voices carry messages other than yours, because their messages/positions only serve to undermine this next election, and George's after that.
GREAT JOB!!!
NordP
This statement doesn't deserve a response because it's totally absurd and irresponsible. If you want me to reply with a valid argument, post something that isn't insane. You know absolutely nothing about who the President is, or what his intentions are, but you've certainly revealed plenty about who you are by saying such inane, indefensible things.
As to the Kool-aid........hate the stuff. Ever since they gave it to me with graham crackers at Bible School. But I bet you like it lots, don't you, since you even have a picture of it to post?! HA!
Ok, but you aren't going to like it.
The fact is Israel's politicians have to kiss a certain amount of Bush a$$ to keep him happy. Israel doesn't want to go it alone, and if they want the Bush administration on their side, this type of statement, at least in public, is required from time to time.
It also PO's the Palistinians but the Bushies just tell them that the Israelis are dreaming, and not to worry.
Observing what the players do as opposed to what they say is a better indicator of what is actually going on.
When you give me the answers to those questions, I'll consider your opinions informed and valid.
Yep, and if Bubba hadn't depleted our military and overworked them so badly, we'd probably be in the middle of phase II right now. We're having plenty of those little "smart bombs" pumping out of patriotic American factories right about now. Remember, it took 6 full months to move our military into place for Desert Storm. It didn't happen overnight.
What is miraculous is the fact that we hit Afghanistan in 30 days. Think about what our military pulled off on that!
LOL..... If I had had any of the above do you think I would be discussing it here?;-)
At any rate, if you think I am wrong tell me where? Is there a motivation I have missed? Who has the most to gain by keeping Bush happy? Who ran a serious risk of making him unhappy by not pulling out of the West Bank immediately when ordered to? What would be a good way to kiss up and at the same time make it difficult for Bush to refute without making him appear ungracious?
Answer: An Israeli public statement telling the world what a wonderful friend president Bush is to the Israeli people. Its perfect strategy. Machiavelli couldn't have played it better himself.
Course I could be wrong, but not likely, your mileage may vary;-)
It was replaced by Son of Son of Bush Doctrine:
"You can have anything you want, but that's my final offer."
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