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| Fri, 09-24-2004 - 10:26am |
My brother serves our country, and he tells a different story than what Kerry would have us all believe. Troop morale, is very high. They all believe we are on the right track....and are heartened by the Iraqi people's support of the American troops in-country. I've spoken with a few of his soldier mates, and they are disgusted by Kerry... Interesting stuff!
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/09/24/cheney.ap/index.html
ST. JOSEPH, Missouri (AP) -- Vice President Dick Cheney chastised Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry on Thursday, saying his criticism of Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi showed an appalling "lack of respect."
Allawi, who was in Washington on Thursday to address a joint meeting of Congress and meet with President Bush, gave a rosy portrayal of progress toward peace in his country. (Bush, Allawi pledge cooperation)
Shortly after he spoke, Kerry said the prime minister's assessment contradicted his own previous statements as well as the reality on the ground. (Kerry: Allawi's assessment contradicts reality)
Cheney said Kerry was being disrespectful of a man who had survived an attack by Saddam Hussein's assassins.
"I must say I was appalled at the complete lack of respect Senator Kerry showed for this man of courage, when he rushed to hold a press conference and attack the prime minister, a man America must stand beside to defeat the terrorists," Cheney told several thousand supporters.
"John Kerry is trying to tear down all the good that has been accomplished, and his words are destructive to our effort in Iraq and in the global war on terror," Cheney said. "As Prime Minister Allawi said in his speech, and I quote, 'When political leaders sound the siren of defeatism in the face of terrorism, it only encourages more violence.' End quote."
Cheney said Kerry has changed his position on the Iraq war many times and that voters face a clear choice on November 2 between Bush's "steadfast leadership and clear determination" and Kerry, "who seems to adopt a new position every day."
The audience mocked Kerry with chants of "flip-flop! flip-flop!"
Michael Golden, a Kerry spokesman in Missouri, said Kerry was simply telling the truth about the situation in Iraq.
"He is leveling with the American people," Golden said. "That is what we need in a president."
Kerry, who was in Ohio on Thursday, said of Allawi: "I think the prime minister is obviously contradicting his own statement of a few days ago, where he said the terrorists are pouring into the country. The prime minister and the president are here obviously to put their best face on the policy, but the fact is that the CIA estimates, the reporting, the ground operations and the troops all tell a different story."

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<< Troop morale, is very high. They all believe we are on the right track....and are heartened by the Iraqi people's support of the American troops in-country. I've spoken with a few of his soldier mates, and they are disgusted by Kerry... >>
The truth gets downplayed or goes unreported often. Kerry slammed all Vietnam Vets in one fell swoop and now he's only continuing the "tradition".
<< Kerry was simply telling the truth about the situation in Iraq.
"He is leveling with the American people," Golden said. "That is what we need in a president.>>
He's telling the truth? What a joke! All is perfect in Iraq? No, but a heck of a lot better than it is portrayed by him. We all deserve better than Kerry.
http://www.nypost.com/postopinion/opedcolumnists/19597.htm
THE ANTI-WAR TURN IS A LOSER
BY DICK MORRIS
September 23, 2004 -- STUNG by criticism that his campaign lacks direction and focus, Sen. John Kerry has chosen to base his candidacy on an all-out assault on President Bush's record in Iraq — indeed, opted to move to the left decisively and attack the war head-on.
Liberals will cheer Kerry's new-found decisiveness, but it opens the way for Bush to deal him a counterstroke that can all but end this election and finish off Kerry for good.
Kerry's right flank is now gapingly vulnerable to a Bush attack. According to Scott Rasmussen's tracking polls, 30 to 40 percent of Kerry's voters disagree with his new leftward tilt on Iraq.
That is, even as the Democrat condemned the war in Iraq as a "diversion" from the central mission of the war on terror, a large minority of his own voters disagrees and sees it as "integral" to the battle to respond to 9/11.
Kerry has moved to the left, leaving about one-third of his vote behind. Bush can now move in and peel off Kerry's moderate supporters.
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has opened the door for this new Bush offensive by declaring the invasion of Iraq "illegal" and equating the deadly terror raids by Iraqi guerillas with the embarrassing but hardly lethal sexual humiliation of Iraqi prisoners by the U.S. military. With those incendiary claims put into play, it is now legitimate for Bush to attack the secretary-general and ask his opponent to take a stand for or against Annan's remarks.
In his current incarnation as a dove, Kerry dares not dissent too sharply from the views of the U.N. leader. Bush can develop a key campaign issue over whether it is legal for the United States to act in its own self-defense without obtaining Security Council approval. Ratification by an assemblage of nations bribed through the Oil-for-Food program should not be a prerequisite for American action.
The backdrop of this new emphasis on Iraq is Bush's largely successful effort to appeal to women in his battle against terror. After misdirecting his rhetoric for months, echoing a macho tough guy approach, the president found his stride at the GOP Convention and, with the able assistance of his wife, portrayed the war in Iraq and the global battle against terror as an effort to keep American families safe at home.
This linkage of combat in Baghdad with safety on Main Street has reduced the gender gap in the polls to historic lows as women have resonated with Bush's new emphasis.
Now that Kerry has moved too far left in a misguided effort to enthuse his political base, Bush can close in for the kill and defend our action in Iraq and our global combativeness against terrorism as fundamental to the protection of our families at home.
Part of Kerry's vulnerability on the Iraq issue is because he is really not proposing anything new to deal with the war. His four-part "plan" — which centers on urging our allies and the U.N. to do more and calls for strong efforts to provide jobs to Iraqis (the John Edwards message, sent abroad) and to train Iraqi police and troops — just mirrors what Bush is already doing.
That is, it is only in retrospect — in criticizing past actions — that Kerry really differs from Bush. He is proposing no real alternative for action in the future.
Since elections are about the future and history books about the past, Bush can fairly ask Kerry what he would do differently. When the Democrat ticks off his agenda, Bush can reply with his statistics saying (in effect), Been there, done that.
John Kerry has zigged when he should have zagged. He has chosen to fight over terror and Iraq when he should have stayed on domestic issues. He has tacked left when he should have stayed in the center on foreign issues and attacked on matters closer to home.
Kerry has defined himself as a liberal — and will pay for it with his defeat.
What a ma-roon.
(this would be funny except that John Kerry is the democratic candidate for President and has a chance of winning?!?!)
I know I surround myself with like-minded people (LOTS of conservative Republicans in south Georgia), but I really can't see how Kerry supporters are not embarassed by their constantly having to defend the man. I don't see how it is SO obvious that the man will destroy this country if given the chance, and yet Bush is "hated"?
I certainly do not HATE John Kerry, just hate the idea of him as President!
Hate's all they've got left. Their candidate is an admitted liar, deserter and traitor, and everytime he or his 400th richest "American" wife open their mouths, they throw more votes to Bush.
Which democratic govt. of Iraq would that be?
The one appointed by Bush with 2 former CIA operatives, Challalabi then Allawi, named as its leader?
>>I really can't see how Kerry supporters are not embarassed by their constantly having to defend the man.<<
Since you surround yourself with like-minded folk, I suppose you miss the irony in this statement.
George Bush has been a walking talking blooper reel for the past 4 years.
The "interim" leader of Iraq himself was tortured and had family and loved ones abused, etc... from Saddam's regime. Kerry can attack President Bush all he wants...as he's running for his job. That man has no right to attack a leader (be it interim or not) of another nation...especially one that is coming out of the "dark ages of tyranny and greed" (Allawi's OWN words).
I certainly hope you are not making a reference to the "insurgents and terrorists" that are trying to destroy that countries new found bid for democracy. They have no political agenda, do not follow the rules of war or treatment of it's prisoners. (ie. all the lovely beheadings they've claimed responsibility for...and its not just americans....but nationals from other countries involved in helping Iraq to rebuild.) NICE! :(
What does this mean?
If you are referring to Bush's lack of "smoothness", I'll take a REAL person over a smooth talking, poll driven politician like Kerry any day!
Actually, he was attacked with axes by Baathist henchmen in Britain and hospitalized for over a year recovering.
He’s also a former Baath party member and he worked with Saddam on many dispicable things before they became bitter adversaries.
Keep in mine Saddam was also once touted by a Republican administration as well.
Rumsfield brought him a pair of gold spurs.
>>That man has no right to attack a leader (be it interim or not) of another nation<<
Kerry didn’t attack Allawi, IMO, he pointed out inconsistencies in Allawi’s statements in recent days.
Also, IMO, if Allawi is going to come here and pose for photo ops and campaign for Bush, he should expect his comments to be taken in that context.
>>...especially one that is coming out of the "dark ages of tyranny and greed" (Allawi's OWN words).<<
Allowi spoke them, doesn’t mean a Bush speechwriter didn’t write them
If that's the worst you've got to say about him then we're in great shape!
Considering how the Associated Press watches for every syllable Bush gaffes and gives a free pass to every whacked thing Kerry says, you'd think Kerry would be doing better.
Perhaps voters don't care how the word "nuclear" is pronounced.
America has been under assault by the Associated Press for almost 4 years since we elected the "wrong" man in 2000. With the "mythical" liberal media tanking thanks to Rather, the fervor with which the AP seeks to hurt America and our troops for political gain will abate somewhat after Nov. 2.
>>What does this mean?<<
Are you serious?
"Give me a chance to be your president and America will be safer and stronger and better." —Still-President George W. Bush, Marquette, Michigan, July 13, 2004
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." —George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004
"Let me put it to you bluntly. In a changing world, we want more people to have control over your own life." —George W. Bush, Annandale, Va, Aug. 9, 2004
"I hope you leave here and walk out and say, 'What did he say?'" —George W. Bush, Beaverton, Oregon, Aug. 13, 2004
"Free societies are hopeful societies. And free societies will be allies against these hateful few who have no conscience, who kill at the whim of a hat." —George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2004
"Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country." —George W. Bush, Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 6, 2004
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