Cheney: "The most common myth is that Iraq has nothing to do with the global war on terror"

[sabra]

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/news_theswamp/2007/03/cheney_the_myth.html#more

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“The most common myth is that Iraq has nothing to do with the global war on terror. Opponents of our military action there have called Iraq a diversion from the real conflict, a distraction from the business of fighting and defeating bin Laden and al Qaeda…

“Obviously, the terrorists have no illusion about the importance of the struggle in Iraq. They have not called it a distraction or a diversion from their war against the United States. They know it is a central front in that war, and it's where they've chosen to make a stand…

“The second myth is the most transparent -- and that is the notion that one can support the troops without giving them the tools and reinforcements they need to carry out their mission.

...

“There is a third myth about the war on terror, and this is one that is perhaps the most dangerous. Some apparently believe that getting out of Iraq before the job is done will strengthen America's hand in the fight against the terrorists. This myth is dangerous because it represents a complete validation of the al Qaeda strategy. The terrorists do not expect to be able to beat us in a stand-up fight. They never have, and they're not likely to try. The only way they can win is if we lose our nerve and abandon the mission -- and the terrorists do believe that they can force that outcome…

“That leads me to the fourth, and the cruelest, myth -- and that is the false hope that we can abandon the effort in Iraq without serious consequences to our interests in the broader Middle East. The reality is that, if our coalition withdrew before Iraqis could defend themselves, radical factions would battle for dominance in that country. The violence would spread throughout the country, and be very difficult to contain…

:crazy:

[demnan]

1. God Damn him

that's all,

God Damn him

[maddezmom]

2. The violence would spread throughout the country, and be very difficult to contain…

And that's different then what now, ah yeah the current state of Iraq~ :argh: Who the hell rights this stuff?

[blogslut]

3. It does now

Thanks to you, Dick.

[Solly Mack]

4. Myth 1- That Cheney is not a liar

[bdamomma]

5. doesn't he ever get tired of spewing BS.

the biggest myth is you cheney, you gutless coward.

[sinkingfeeling]

6. The fifth, and greatest myth, that anybody cares what Dick Cheney has to say.

[sinkingfeeling]

7. Sorry, duplicate post.

[bryant69]

8. I got some myths of my own

Myth one - if you kill enough Iraqis the Iraqis will realize how much they love you. Let's kill them into loving us.

Myth two - killing terrorists does not create new terrorists, particularly if you do it in bloodthirsty brutal ways. So all we have to do is kill all the terrorists and there will be no more terrorism. Except of course those people we piss off while killing the terrorists.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[lazer47]

9. Somebody please lock this thread

It makes me sick to read his stupid thoughts.

[jobycom]

16. Use that little X thingie on the posts. I've been gettng a lot of use out of that function lately.

With all the Freepers and their Edwards bashing or Clinton bashing, and the various "Yea, Anna Nicole Smith is dead" hate bullshit, that little X thingie is a wonderful tool.

[lazer47]

20. Thanks, Sometimes I get so mad I can't think

[jobycom]

23. Know that feeling well, sadly.

The X is a sanity saver.

[Little Wing]

10. I thought evolution was the number one myth

:shrug:

[Jacobin]

11. My favorite Cheney myth:

"Anyone who opposes U.S. policies for whatever reason, and either takes up arms to oppose an illegal occupation or supports same is a 'terrorist' and accordingly may be dispatched with abandon."

[jobycom]

12. Shouldn't he retire and let someone who is still alive do his job?

I mean, if the Repubs are all upset with John Edwards for still running, shouldn't they be even more upset that Cheney is still employed? He can't do the job, he can barely stand, his mind is clearly trapped in a pre-2006 mindset, and I don't think he even knows that the people have thouroughly rejected his party. For his own sake, shouldn't the Republicans be screaming for his retirement?

[gollygee]

13. Something doesn't become true by saying it over and over again

it's still a lie.

[bdamomma]

22. we who live in "reality" believe that, but there are those

who if you keep on repeating and repeating lies they will begin to believe those lies. Now that is what you call psychological brainwashing.

[Amonester]

32. But we have to "neutralize" (impeach, indict, and imprison) the...

catapult$ they catapult the propaganda with.

Longing to see that done here.

[Lil Missy]

14. Cheney lies, and even Rupubs know that. He is only preaching to the choir.

I think the only reason he opens his mouth is to keep the rabid base of about 20% all whipped up. Like the rabid supporters who wouldn't believe it if they saw videotape of him commiting a crime.

[peace13]

17. Yes he must keep the 20% whipped up

As we saw on the streets of DC last week, those are the folks that will cause chaos here at home when we try to take back our country. So sad.

[bdamomma]

25. and it's those people who believe in having a "daddy" figure

and just spew up their hatred and ignorance towards others.

[Nite Owl]

15. It wasn't that way until we

made it so. We made Iraq a terrorist haven when it wasn't before we invaded. It seems to be no myth that that was their plan, to create an endless war, a 'war on terrorim' to replace the cold war. They needed the business and thus created the market for it.

[Bandit]

18. From someone that really knows about spreading myths

Why does Cheney get any play at all. He is not credible, he has not been right about a single thing and yet all we hear is his garbage..Cheney is an out and out LIAR and I for one don't give a damn what he has to say...

[bdamomma]

19. does anyone remember when bush had an interview with Katie

(I think) or was it Brian Williams, when he said it was hard to convince people that Iraq is the major front on the war on terror? Does anyone remember that?

[GOPBasher]

21. The most common myth about Cheney is that

he's an actual human being, with an actual soul or actual emotions. This myth needs to be busted.

[Marr]

24. 'In fact, they are closely related, in that they both make me lots of money'.

[ecstatic]

26. Cheney is the most evil man in America nt

[TahitiNut]

27. "Mythlon is the most important fabric in the Emperor's New Clothes." (Halliburton Clothiers)

:puke:

[Old and In the Way]

28. The most common myth is Cheney is not benefiting financially from this GWOT.

How's your financial bottom line been since you stole the WH, Dick?

[Zorra]

29. "....our interests in the broader Middle East." - by "our interests",

he is, of course, referring to himself as a representative of the humongous war profiteering global corporations that are using We the People, and all our resources, as a global police/security institution in the service of their private economic interests.

[DuaneBidoux]

30. Well, it is now. Saddam Hussein usually killed any terrorists he encountered.

Now however the place is a veritable breeding and gathering spot for terrorists. It's a good place to come because chaos now reigns. It is also a great new breeding field for new terrorists who are raised and educated to hate the invading infidels (that is to say us).

[Norquist Nemesis]

31. The most common truth is that Cheney's track record sucks! n/t