Iraq is `latest battleground' in war on terror, Bush says in speech

[ECH1969]

GRAPEVINE, Texas - (KRT) - In a packed ballroom in Grapevine, President Bush again Wednesday defended his decision to go to war in Iraq. He also said he expects members of Congress to pass laws for his controversial plan to privatize parts of the Social Security system.

Before an estimated crowd of at least 1,000, Bush received his loudest applause when, in reference to the Sept. 11 attacks, he said, "The United States will not wait to be attacked again."

"This is a war against killers who hide ... Iraq is the latest battleground," Bush said.

"He's wonderful, great. Too bad we can't have him for another four years," said Lisa Cleary of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/nation/12294966.htm
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[BlueEyedSon]

1. LMFAO, until Iran is

[Kelvin Mace]

12. I have a problem with this story

specifically the key sentence:

"This is a war against killers who hide ... Iraq is the latest battleground," Bush said.

Why the ellipsis? Now I have to find the full sentence for context.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

17. Here's what was omitted --

This war is against killers who hide, and then they show up and kill innocent life, and then they retreat. And so you've got to have good intelligence in order to defeat them. We're working hard to coordinate law enforcement around the world. In other words, we're using all assets of this great nation in order to defeat this enemy.

We're making progress in defending the homeland. We've more than tripled homeland -- funding for the homeland security since 2001. I'm sure some of you, in your states and local communities, have seen some of that money come down to help our first responders be trained and to be equipped. I'm proud to report that the House of Representatives and the Senate renewed parts of the Patriot Act, permanently, and a small part of the Patriot Act will be sunsetted.

This is an important piece of legislation. It was passed overwhelmingly right after September the 11th, and it's been used effectively by our government. You see, the Patriot Act did several things. One, it allowed law enforcement to share intelligence with the enforcement side of their operations. The FBI couldn't talk to each other before the Patriot Act. You couldn't have your intelligence division sharing information with your law enforcement division. It didn't make any sense, but that's the way it was. And the Patriot Act ended that. It tore down walls. It allows parts of our government to share information with one another.

The Patriot Act, in essence, gave our terror fighters the same tools that our government has given our drug fighters. The Patriot Act enables us to more effectively defend the homeland, and it does not usurp your rights under the Constitution. Every tool we use has got the scrutiny within the guidelines of the Constitution. The Patriot Act is important. I'm looking forward to the House and the Senate to reconcile their differences and get a Patriot Act to my desk as soon as possible. Our law enforcement officials must have the tools to protect the United States of America. (Applause.)

We're making progress here at home. We've broken up terrorist cells and -- in America. We've broken up networks, financing networks in America, in places like California, Oregon, Illinois, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida and other states. There are a lot of people working hard on our citizens' behalf to protect this homeland. The best way to protect the homeland, however, is to stay on the offense, is to bring the enemy to justice before they come to our shores. And that's precisely the second part of our strategy. We're fighting the enemy in Afghanistan; we're fighting them in Iraq; we're defeating them there so we do not have to face them here. And our troops are doing great work. (Applause.)

Iraq is the latest battlefield in the war on terror.

source

and they say WE take things out of context...

[wli]

23. "we're making progress here at home"

Toward which end is obvious. They're busy prosecuting and wiretapping the ACLU and the "Raging Grannies" and (gasp!) Democrats.

Yes, he's making "progress" here at home. Progress imprisoning and assassinating peaceful protesters and political opposition.

ON EDIT: s/prostests/protesters/

[marew]

2. Bush needs to get a job writing fiction, he's so good at it.

Oops! Forgot he can't read, write, or even think in complete thoughts.

[saigon68]

22. He doesn't write Shit

He just a mouthpiece Lap Dog for NEOCON President Cheney

[Barrett808]

3. Is this one of his hand-picked, loyalty-oath crowds? n/t

[rodeodance]

29. probably.

[acmavm]

4. Lisa Cleary of Myrtle has got to be one of the dumbest (I'm being kind

here) wenches on the face of this earth.

[ConcernedCanuk]

6. 'Zactly - WAY too kind

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and the reporter that got it into the news, and the Editor that published it

should be parking cars somewhere

(apologies to those hard-working parking lot attendants)

[hatrack]

10. Please, somebody insert the worshipful zombie picture now!

Swamp Rat! Where are you??

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

5. So is Lisa Cleary going to enlist anytime soon?

eom

[BeyondGeography]

8. Failing that, how 'bout the kids?

[Parche]

7. gw bush

Another 4years, hasnt he done enough to F-up the US
another 4years after 2008 and there wont be any America left

[Tempest]

9. I'm sure London, Madrid, the Philippines and Egypt would disagree

What a moron.

[Zorra]

11. So Bu*h finally admits that he was waiting for terrorists to attack the US

before 9/11?

"The United States will not wait to be attacked again."

Won't wait again? We were waiting before? Oh, yeah, I remember:

Actual photo of Bu*h waiting for US to be attacked on 9/11:

[samsingh]

18. nice catch Zorra

he admitted that he was 'waiting' to be attacked.

[Dover]

13. Reporting to you live from Grapevine Texas, host of the ALEC meeting.

Now there's a "Terrorist" group in hiding if there ever was one.


Bush to receive the Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award from ALEC

President George W. Bush will address the members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) during its 32nd Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

"President George W. Bush's steadfast commitment to free-markets, and limited government is a hallmark of this organization. It is truly an honor to have the President speak at our Annual Meeting," said Georgia State Representative Earl Ehrhart, ALEC's national chairman.

The conference is being held at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, Aug.3 to Aug. 5. The President will address the conference attendees during Wednesday's luncheon and will be awarded the Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award.

The Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award is given annually to an individual who has established an exemplary record of accomplishment in advancing the fundamental Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and individual liberty. Past recipients have included the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, President Ronald Reagan, President George H. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, among others. ..cont'd

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=51128

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Don't know anything about ALEC? FIND OUT!

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) boasts “During the 1999-2000 legislative cycle, ALEC legislators introduced more than 3100 pieces of legislation based on our models, and more than 450 of these were enacted. . . . In the legislative Sessions of 2000, there were more than 2150 introductions promoting ALEC Policy.”
So why haven’t we ever heard of this group?

Because corporate America doesn’t want us to know. Close scrutiny reveals that ALEC is little more than a screen for hundreds of big corporations and trade associations to advance their legislative agendas in state capitals from coast to coast.

http://www.alecwatch.org /

ALEC Homepage: http://www.alec.org /

[merwin]

14. Gives an entirely new meaning to 'battleground state'

[lumpy]

15. I'd like to know if any Iraqis have

been involved in any 'terrorist' attacks other than those who are fighting against the US invasion/occupiers.

[truthisfreedom]

16. "and i'll create another battleground in the war on terra soon! promise!"

"scout's honor! love them scouts! keep on enlistin', suckers!"

[driver8]

19. "Yeah...too bad we can't have him for another four years..."

We need another four years of shrub like we all need a case of the clap...

He shouldn't need another four years...the country should be bankrupt by then and chimpy can finally retire.

[DeepModem Mom]

20. Then why the F does he have 14 dead Marines in an AMPHIBIOUS vehicle?

See this LBN thread about the 14 Marines -- they were killed in a lightly armored amphibious vehicle, in the DESERT!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1674799

He's nothing but words (false words), hubris and greed.

[ekelly]

21. I wish I would have known

that shrub was going to be at the Gaylord Texan.
That place is about 15 minutes from my house.
Think I could've gotten in? Mwuhahahahaha!

It's a brand new, HUGE place that really is very nice. Too bad the ASS had to put his stain on it.

[radfringe]

24. latest?

where the F*** has he been? Iraq-mess has been going on since 2003... and he just noticed it?

is it a war or a struggle? Not even bush* seems to know

meanwhile - what happened to the Iraq-mess being in the last throes?

[suegeo]

26. It's an insurgency

And the insurgents are in their last throes. At least according to Dick Cheney.

Clearly Dick's head is up his ass, given that 14 marines were killed in one incident yesterday, and another in Ramadi.

Mission accomplished, major combat operations have ended. Just go shopping.

[rodeodance]

30. perhaps he is just catching up?

[Taxloss]

25. I thought London was the latest battleground.

"The United States will not be attacked again." Yeah, Georgey Porgy, your allies are really taking comfort from that.

[FlaGranny]

27. Interesting how

there WAS no terrorism in Iraq until * started fighting it there. He creates his own terrorists.

[Tracer]

28. Wash ... Rinse ... Repeat.

You'd think that even HE would get sick of spewing the same old crap.

[matcom]

31. hey Georgie! Doesn't look like they are 'hiding' much to me

:shrug:

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