thinkprogress.org — In a speech this morning, Bush is tried his best to stir up fear with repeated references to September 11 and dark visions of ?death and destruction?here in America? if U.S. troops were to withdraw from Iraq.
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ahmedbApr 17, 2007
dwxpub, very well put logical conclusion, this is really what they're not aware of (or maybe aware of and ignoring) if 17 or so did the 9/11, this war is putting hatred into the hearts of millions. I've said it before, if Iraqis are killing each other and American soldiers every day, get the troops out and leave them to kill each other (yes there will be a 'power' vacuum but they are fighting anyway even with power there!)
kameshajApr 17, 2007
I see, Bush is fear-mongering, like the fear-mongering of human created global warming, spreading fear through propaganda to fulfill a concealed agenda or to solidify broad support for an unpopular agenda.
dftpnkezlnApr 17, 2007
Sorry, al-Qaeda sympathisers and Iran? I think you've got your enemies mixed up. They're about as likely to cooperate with one another as the Israelis with the Palestinians. A very strong part of al-Qaeda ideology is hatred for Shiites, particularly those of a Persian bent. If you don't grasp this basic fact, then you come off sounding like you're the one who doesn't understand geopolitics. The Iranian brand of 'terrorism' does not trend towards anti-western attacks like al Qaeda (who obviously do), but towards liberationist movements in the middle-east (Hezbollah, the Mahdi army) with Shiite leanings. There is absolutely nothing to suggest that Iran would try or even desire attacks in Western countries.I'll tell you whats really strengthening radicals and terrorist groups right now - the ability to point to the great big western occupation in the middle of the region and say "see, we're right".As for withdrawal and the ensuing chaos, its going to happen whether we do it now or do it in 2 years. The only difference is how many US and Coalition fatalities you're prepared to sacrifice to sustain the (increasingly laughable) argument that we still have a chance of 'winning'.
tuxerwareApr 17, 2007
Iraq, 9/11, Iraq, 9/11, Iraq, 9/11, Iraq, 9/11, Iraq, 9/11, Iraq, 9/11...... Iraq = 9/11, Iraq = 9/11, Iraq = 9/11, Iraq = 9/11....
andrewgreveApr 17, 2007
"It's us or them." He isn't lying. He is threatening us.
nirvanixApr 17, 2007
Seems to me he is making a threat towards the American people - give me the money or else...
xillApr 17, 2007
Becose hes laughing at the sheeples...
xillApr 17, 2007
Bush is a traitor working for the Military Industrial Complex and the World Bank + he started the first and one of the worse genocide of the century... He deserve nothing else than death like all the scums behing him.
Closed AccountApr 17, 2007
That's right, you just keep IGNORING the information in front of you and cry about how the awful liberals insist on facts and truth over vague accusations and bald faced lies. Just keep that willful ignorance of what the Bush administration does, keep your head firmly up the GOP backside, supping that fine GOP bulls**t.Why is it rightards spend their days telling people to ignore the facts, ignore the truth, ignore what is right in front of their eyes? Well, that's traitors for you.Pathetic.