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Powell Speech to UN Live Thread

Posted on 02/05/2003 6:36:41 AM PST by Support Free Republic

Might as well start up the live thread. Speech starts at 10:30 EST (scheduled), which is within the hour.


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To: colorado tanker
US Response: If P.M. Chirac choose to believe the word of Saddam Hussein, their enemy in the Gulf War, over the word of the United States, their NATO ally and ally in WWII, WWI and the Revolutionary War, then so be it. We have their measure. We will not endanger our intelligence sources by betraying them to a government that has shown itself to have no integrity or loyalty.

did the US really say that to them?

1,461 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:33 AM PST by beachn4fun (We have no claim to share in the glory of our ancestors unless we strive to resemble them - Moliere)
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To: All
I only wish there was something worth buying from France that we could all boycott.
1,462 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:36 AM PST by biblewonk
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To: DoctorMichael
Scorecard for the Axis of Weasels:

China: "We should respect the Inspectors wishes and continue the inspections".

British Ambassador: "Iraqi's are liars and have repeatedly violated UN RESOLUTION 1441. Sadaam knows what is going on and is responsible. Time is short! Diplomacy must be backed with force or evil is allowed to grow."

Russians: "We want a 'DIPLOMATIC & POLITICAL' solution. We need more information and analyses of that information. We must continue to support the 'Inspection Program' and 'Dialog' with Iraq. Time is NOT running out".

1,463 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:40 AM PST by DoctorMichael (Liberals SuK; Liberalism SuX)
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To: Lauratealeaf
Many libs must be calling their psychiatrists right now.

Nah...Once the libs hear the "spin" from Jennings, Rather, Chris Matthew, et.al., they'll be okay -- they just don't know what they're supposed to "feel" (not think) until someone tells them what all this "stuff that Powell said" realy means

1,464 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:43 AM PST by twyn1 (God Bless America !)
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To: All
On BBC Five Live Radio, the drive time pinhead Peter Garvey basically is snidely accusing the U.S. of doctoring the tapes and even questions whether we can know whether these individuals are actually Iraqi's. Garvey is a dumb ass.
1,465 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:47 AM PST by WillVoteForFood
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To: fightinJAG
A significant segment of the Left wouldn't support war even if we were attacked!

"Better Red Than Dead" was not a bumper sticker. It reflected a mentality with a long lineage that went back, among other roots, to occupied France.

In the Left's universe, the only thing possibly worth dying for is a tree. They don't have a problem with subjection or slavery---they beg for it all the time out of their own government, so if the government changes hands by force . . . well, what's the difference.

I don't believe I've ever seen this stated better. Thanks.

1,466 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:49 AM PST by AFPhys
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To: bvw
Agreed.
1,467 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:50 AM PST by DoughtyOne
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To: Maringa
As compelling as Powell's speech was, there is still a long way to go to convince opponents to this war. What you are going to hear over the next day or so are videos and pictures from the Iraq government showing all of the locations mentioned in Powells report. The locations will be emptied, or substituded with things that are not weapon related. They will open up empty trucks and rail cars "see? no weapons!!!just baby milk!!!" The world press, hoping for an out, will eat this stuff up!!! Pictures of the terrorists will be refuted by the actual person shown on the pictures as a baker, carpenter, etc...with documentation shown that is falsified...It's not over yet folks! Bush and his admin. can't go queasy...assuming the world continues to support Iraq, if the admin believes that we are in danger, they will have to act alone!

I am certain that even if Powell had driven a fork lift into the UNSC chambers, carrying a canister of VX gas, snatched straight from Iraq by our SpecOps forces, there would STILL be people saying that it was all a fabrication, more inspections are needed, etc. We are faced with some people who believe what they want to believe. Their minds are made up and they don't want to be confused with the facts.

We will NEVER convince EVERYBODY. At a certain point, we need to just convince those who are willing to be convinced, and then move forward. And that point is a matter of weeks (or maybe days, now), not months.

1,468 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:53 AM PST by Stefan Stackhouse
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To: RobFromGa
Russia is so so so so full of $hit. They are dealing with Iraq and can b s all they want.Oh here comes France dear Lord!!!
1,469 posted on 02/05/2003 9:20:54 AM PST by TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!
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To: mhking
Maybe the UK should just annex France.

What did the UK do to annoy you so badly?

1,470 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:04 AM PST by Poohbah (Beware the fury of a patient man -- John Dryden)
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To: Wait4Truth; mass55th
Listening to all of this, one thing is crystal clear - clinton knew all of this and did NOTHING.

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1,471 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:08 AM PST by Mia T (SCUM (Stop Clintons' Undermining Machinations))
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To: OneLoyalAmerican
STOP LYING!

What happened there is someone's BBQ caught on fire.
1,472 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:16 AM PST by republicanwizard
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To: gavriloprincip
What where Ford's foreign policy achievements again? I am 35 so I was a small boy when he was Prez.
1,473 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:18 AM PST by The Vast Right Wing (Some drink from the fountain of knowledge, the French and Germans only gargle)
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult
Dear China;

Dead Americans can't buy your cheap crap. So you do have an interest in this. Look at your wallet again then get back to us.

LOL!

1,474 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:19 AM PST by agrace
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To: dfwgator
Ooops, he turns the mike over to Cameroon.
1,475 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:22 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: Terriergal
You know, this is the value of Powell. When many here were calling for his head, I said we NEED a Powell, even when he is dissonant, because when he IS on board, he is viewed as unimpeachable. This same presentation (from what I've read) would not have near the power if delivered by Rummy or even Bush---but can you really attack Powell?

A diplomat is always a necessity. They have to have some way of arranging a surrender :)

1,476 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:24 AM PST by LS
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To: mhking
How did Colin Powell do in his U.N. presentation?
* 4862 responses
He made a convincing case for the U.S. to attack Iraq with or without U.N. support.
77%
He provided some new information, but not enough for the U.S. to go it alone.
19%
His case was so weak that the U.N. should consider suspending arms inspections.
3%
1,477 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:27 AM PST by goodnesswins (Thank the Military for your freedom and security....and thank a Rich person for jobs.)
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To: Mo1
Brian Williams on MSNBC to Bob Woodward wondered aloud ,if all this was news to Bush,if he had been aware of this before !!!

I think Brian was being sarcastic here. He's not a blind loony liberal like the rest of them.

1,478 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:29 AM PST by Timesink
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To: Howlin
Thanks for the ping. Darn, I'm late to this thread...but it was a great address. Very articulate, and given in EUrospeek, which is the only language understood at the UN.

I can't wait for the reactions, though I imagine that the usual suspects, i.e.: France, Daschle and Germany will say the usual things. There's no convincing someone who's bound and determined to obstruct you no matter the consequences.

1,479 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:32 AM PST by cake_crumb (Without dictators, what reason would we have to keep the UN?)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Blinders on all over the place. This is a 'set piece.'

Yep. All these responses were prepared in advance and cleared with their foreign ministries. We won't know the real impact of Powell's presentation for a few days.

1,480 posted on 02/05/2003 9:21:45 AM PST by colorado tanker (weasel habitat is endangered)
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