ALL BUSH SUPPORTERS READ THIS

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Registered: 08-31-2004
ALL BUSH SUPPORTERS READ THIS
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Thu, 09-02-2004 - 10:03am
I blagged this from a War On Terror Ivillage board:

'In his memoirs, "A World Transformed," written five years ago, George Bush Sr. wrote the following to explain why he didn't go after Saddam Hussein at the end of the Gulf War.

"Trying to eliminate Saddam...would have incurred incalculable human

and political costs. Apprehending him was probably impossible.... We

would have been forced to occupy Baghdad and, in effect, rule Iraq....

There was no viable "exit strategy" we could see, violating another of

our principles. Furthermore, we had been consciously trying to set a

pattern for handling aggression in the post-Cold War world. Going in

and occupying Iraq, thus unilaterally exceeding the United Nations'

mandate, would have destroyed the precedent of international response

to aggression that we hoped to establish. Had we gone the invasion

route, the United States could conceivably still be an occupying power

in a bitterly hostile land."

If only his son could read.'

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Registered: 08-21-2004
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 2:03pm
I am so glad you were appointed God with the wisdom and judgement to make these assessments. Then there are those who are insulting and close minded and only know how to make an argument by calling names. Now that is really mature.

Donna

Donna
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Registered: 07-12-2001
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 2:03pm
Actually, the ball is in ALL our courts to stay informed of the issues. I thought it was common knowledge myself, but then I tend to rely on sources other than mainstream media for my news, including people who have actually BEEN THERE and know what they're talking about. I'm sure if you did a little research you could find the info yourself; however, since it doesn't suit your purposes to do so, I will see what I can find. I'm sure it will take some digging, though, since it is very old news, so you'll have to bear with me.

Bev

girl in chair
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Sat, 09-04-2004 - 2:50pm

I do have a knack for a dramatic phrase now and then, but to discount my opinion by writing me off as a 'drama queen' discounts the ligitimate concern of a sizeable portion of this country who you could call 9/11 Americans and who realize that we are fighting WWIII here and the outcome is going to determine the what kind of century we live in. The last thing we need is 9/10 Americans in denial trying to hinder us at every turn.


I guess you could call him ( http://gaypatriot.blogspot.com/

Renee ~~~

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Registered: 06-17-2004
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 2:53pm

It's not an assessment; it's an observation.


Everyone is entitled to make them. Some are just better at it than others.



Renee ~~~




Edited 9/4/2004 2:54 pm ET ET by cl-wrhen

Renee ~~~

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Registered: 08-21-2004
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 2:59pm
You seem to ignore what I say to you so I wonder at the point in saying anything to you. I read from NOT mainstream sources but from books written by mostly Republicans. I have said this ad nauseum on this board. It is indeed common knowlege to me. I can find those sources too but
Donna
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Registered: 07-20-2003
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 3:01pm
"never expected to feel more kinship with a Russian over there than with an American Muslim here, as I am finding I do with you"

Which Russian in particular were you referring to?
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-17-2004
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 3:37pm
Since you have them right there, could you at least provide the titles of all these Republican books which support your anti-war position? Even a partial title or author would be helpful.

Renee ~~~

Renee ~~~

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Registered: 06-17-2004
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 3:39pm
Sorry, I thought you were enjoying yourself.

Renee ~~~

Renee ~~~

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Registered: 06-17-2004
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 3:41pm

Quoting myself:


<http://apnews.myway.com/image/20040903/RUSSIA_SCHOOL_SEIZURE.sff_MOSB135_20040903143110.html?date=20040903&docid=D84SDC580


Renee ~~~

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Registered: 08-21-2004
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 4:29pm

For starters:


The Price of Loyalty, Ron Suskind


Against All Enemies, Richard A. Clarke


Worse Than Watergate, John W. Dean


Bush at War, Bob Woodward


Plant of Attack, Bob Woodward


I'm sure none of them meet with your approval.


Donna

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