Wishful Thinking Promoted, Truth Jailed
Starmail - 1. Dez, 10:50
Vote USA 2004
1
Dez
2005
30
Nov
2005
President Bush fails to confront the truth
Today, President Bush delivered what was billed as a major address on Iraq. Instead, unfortunately, it was just more of the same "stay the course" rhetoric, moving us no closer to a resolution of the conflict.
We've all been waiting for many months for President Bush to come clean with the American people about the war in Iraq. But clearly, the President still fails to see and confront the truth:
President Bush refuses to acknowledge that the Iraq war has nothing to do with the 9/11 attack on our country by al Qaeda, and it has diverted us from our appropriate response to that attack which was to go into Afghanistan and hunt Osama bin Laden.
He refuses to acknowledge the fact that our long term presence in Iraq is fueling the very insurgency that he vows to end.
President Bush refuses to acknowledge that any mistakes were made and that this war was based on false pretenses.
He ignores the tremendous financial burden on our citizens, and he completely ignores the thousands of wounded that need to hear that they will not be forgotten and that they will receive the care they need.
President Bush even refuses to acknowledge that Iraqi government officials believe that we can withdraw within a two-year time frame, while continuing to demean those members of Congress who disagree with him.
Today President Bush squandered yet another opportunity to level with the American people and bring the country together around a unified effort to end the war in Iraq. Instead, the President used this speech to lash out in a very personal way against those who believe the best strategy for success is an accelerated training of Iraqi security forces and a drawdown of American troops, starting with the National Guard. Once we clearly state that we do not intend to stay in Iraq forever, the insurgency will be diminished and our brave men and women can begin to come home.
The President's failure to address the concerns of the American people and the Congress is a devastating blow to everyone who hoped to hear the President articulate a clear mission and a projection of when our troops can return home.
With American confidence in his handling of the war in Iraq at an all-time low, when will President Bush get the message? It's up to us to keep standing up and speaking out until he does.
In Friendship,
Barbara Boxer
Informant: Martin Greenhut
We've all been waiting for many months for President Bush to come clean with the American people about the war in Iraq. But clearly, the President still fails to see and confront the truth:
President Bush refuses to acknowledge that the Iraq war has nothing to do with the 9/11 attack on our country by al Qaeda, and it has diverted us from our appropriate response to that attack which was to go into Afghanistan and hunt Osama bin Laden.
He refuses to acknowledge the fact that our long term presence in Iraq is fueling the very insurgency that he vows to end.
President Bush refuses to acknowledge that any mistakes were made and that this war was based on false pretenses.
He ignores the tremendous financial burden on our citizens, and he completely ignores the thousands of wounded that need to hear that they will not be forgotten and that they will receive the care they need.
President Bush even refuses to acknowledge that Iraqi government officials believe that we can withdraw within a two-year time frame, while continuing to demean those members of Congress who disagree with him.
Today President Bush squandered yet another opportunity to level with the American people and bring the country together around a unified effort to end the war in Iraq. Instead, the President used this speech to lash out in a very personal way against those who believe the best strategy for success is an accelerated training of Iraqi security forces and a drawdown of American troops, starting with the National Guard. Once we clearly state that we do not intend to stay in Iraq forever, the insurgency will be diminished and our brave men and women can begin to come home.
The President's failure to address the concerns of the American people and the Congress is a devastating blow to everyone who hoped to hear the President articulate a clear mission and a projection of when our troops can return home.
With American confidence in his handling of the war in Iraq at an all-time low, when will President Bush get the message? It's up to us to keep standing up and speaking out until he does.
In Friendship,
Barbara Boxer
Informant: Martin Greenhut
Starmail - 30. Nov, 23:48
Political Islam vs. Democracy
Robert Dreyfuss writes that the Bush administration is engaged in a deadly waltz with Shiite theocrats in Iraq and Muslim Brotherhood fanatics in Syria, Egypt, and elsewhere.
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/113005L.shtml
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/113005L.shtml
Starmail - 30. Nov, 23:43
Sidestepping Courts in the War on Terrorism
US seeks leverage by moving detainees or changing their status before scheduled hearings. Critics call it legal dodge ball.
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/113005J.shtml
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/113005J.shtml
Starmail - 30. Nov, 23:39
Can a Third Party Save Us From a Neocon Doom?
Starmail - 30. Nov, 23:32
The Woodward scandal should not blow over
How the GOP Stole America's 2004 Election and is Rigging 2008
Harvey Wasserman
Address: http://www.harveywasserman.com/
The Woodward scandal should not blow over
The Free Press -- Independent News Media - Norman Solomon Address:
http://www.freepress.org/columns/display/5/2005/1265
Informant: ranger116
Harvey Wasserman
Address: http://www.harveywasserman.com/
The Woodward scandal should not blow over
The Free Press -- Independent News Media - Norman Solomon Address:
http://www.freepress.org/columns/display/5/2005/1265
Informant: ranger116
Starmail - 30. Nov, 23:20
Howard Dean: Dems Will Win House and Senate in 2006
"In 2006, Democrats will take back the House and the Senate. The key to winning is running a national campaign based on our different vision and the themes that Democrats around the country have put forward. Together, America can do better. And in 2006, the Democrats will lead America to do just that." - Howard Dean
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/113005Y.shtml
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/113005Y.shtml
Starmail - 30. Nov, 23:12
Wilkerson suggests Cheney may be guilty of 'war crimes'
Starmail - 30. Nov, 22:02
A second American defeat?
Frontiers of Freedom
by Dan Abbett
11/30/05
Philosopher George Santayana was on to something in his famous quote, 'those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat their mistakes.' The United States of America made a reprehensible mistake when it turned its back once before on a nation it swore to defend. Will we be so persuaded to repeat that mistake in Iraq? As a gutless body of elected officials approach another election, the unmistakable answer appears to be yes. War is apolitical, or at least it should be. For today’s politicians however, no issue, regardless of consequence is off limits...
http://tinyurl.com/937s6
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by Dan Abbett
11/30/05
Philosopher George Santayana was on to something in his famous quote, 'those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat their mistakes.' The United States of America made a reprehensible mistake when it turned its back once before on a nation it swore to defend. Will we be so persuaded to repeat that mistake in Iraq? As a gutless body of elected officials approach another election, the unmistakable answer appears to be yes. War is apolitical, or at least it should be. For today’s politicians however, no issue, regardless of consequence is off limits...
http://tinyurl.com/937s6
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
Starmail - 30. Nov, 19:27
