Bush might bomb Iran if he thinks Obama will win? »
Posted By MyWayOnNow 8 months, 3 weeks ago in NewsOn Fox News Sunday, Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol implied that President Bush is more likely to attack Iran before leaving office if he believes Barack Obama is going to win the election because he is confident that John McCain will continue his Iran policy for a third term.
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german-shepard8 months, 3 weeks ago
It makes sense. Papa B. did the same thing after he lost to Clinton. He invaded Kuwait and left the slamassel to his victor. I wouldn't expect any less from Baby B.
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Republicans do not think of the country, but of revenge. As one of my earlier con-acquaintances in Phoenix put it, "I don't get mad, I get even."-
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djn3nunez38 months, 3 weeks ago
(Operation Desert Storm) began on January 16, 1991, two years before the end of his term.
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And Off topic he(Pappa_Bush) did write this about invading and occupying Iraq:
We were disappointed that Saddam's defeat did not break his hold on power, as many of our Arab allies had predicted and we had come to expect. President Bush repeatedly declared that the fate of Saddam Hussein was up to the Iraqi people. Occasionally, he indicated that removal of Saddam would be welcome, but for very practical reasons there was never a promise to aid an uprising. While we hoped that popular revolt or coup would topple Saddam, neither the U.S. nor the countries of the region wished to see the breakup of the Iraqi state. We were concerned about the long-term balance of power at the head of the Gulf. Trying to eliminate Saddam, extending the ground war into an occupation of Iraq, would have violated our guideline about not changing objectives in midstream, engaging in "mission creep," and would have incurred incalculable human and political costs. Apprehending him was probably impossible. We had been unable to find Noriega in Panama, which we knew intimately. We would have been forced to occupy Baghdad and, in effect, rule Iraq. The coalition would instantly have collapsed, the Arabs deserting it in anger and other allies pulling out as well. Under those circumstances, furthermore, we had been self-consciously trying to set a pattern for handling aggression in the post-cold war world. Going in and occupying Iraq, thus unilaterally exceeding the U.N.'s mandate, would have destroyed the precedent of international response to aggression we hoped to establish. Had we gone the invasion route, the U.S. could conceivably still be an occupying power in a bitterly hostile land. It would have been a dramatically different--and perhaps barren--outcome
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bef10008 months, 3 weeks ago
you are such creeps, all of you are disgusting, who support Obama, he is the lowest form of scum. Anti-American, wont produce hisown birth records,to even show he is a citizen, people are not listening, just hearing their savior speak, well they better be listening. He is not for America, he is destroying Everything we stand for, him and all of his ACorn, and domestic terrorist, Willam Ayer and his sick wife, all the other scumhe hangs with isdisgusting,
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amervtrn8 months, 3 weeks ago
1980 During the campaign most polls showed the two major candidates locked in an even contest. The election produced a different picture. The Republican team of Ronald Reagan and George Bush was swept into office in a landslide victory with about 51% of the popular vote (and 489 electoral votes) to Carter's 42% (49 electoral votes) and Anderson's 7% (no electoral votes). Here is the faith in McCain.The dumbocrat dribble and kindergarden whining is unbelievable. Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black. Racism knows no color. There are White racist,Black racist,Brown racist, ECT. To some it is a hatred, to some it is distrust, and to others it is a tool of deceit. The last thing the USA needs at this time is an Amateur. There is no time for on the job training. More Socialist debt is definitely not what we need. Research what and who you vote for, check your resources, do not buy into the hype, think and reason for yourself. Being what one "guppy" called an old f*rt, I have already survived this type situation(Carter years), and really shiver at the thought of having to go through it again. Therefore the inexperience definitely concerns me. The Socialist leaning is a big red flag. Obama's record shows nothing to recommend him. Pretty words and rhetoric may soothe the soul but do nothing to solve problems.
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A BIG ATTABOY to djn3nunez3 for setting the record straight.
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formaja8 months, 3 weeks ago
...when will the American people take back this country...?? ...if ever another "tea party to oust the opressors" was needed its 8 years overdue...why wasnt Bush impeached for lying to United Nations and setting us up for this karma that is taking such an enormous national toll in innocent lives and economic security..?? In a war against a serious adversary we would potentially be asking them for needed goods and supplies...??
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amazed8 months, 3 weeks ago
As long as those on the left keep their foaming at the mouth hatred for anyone and anything further to the right of them going, AND those on the right keep insisting that democrats are the scourge of America, we, the people, will NEVER take back this country.
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How on earth can we, when so many see those Americans with whom they disagree as bigger enemies than our true enemies?
It is time for everyone to stop the hateful rhetoric -- from the right AND from the left -- take a deep breath and realize that almost EVERYONE who is an American wants just about the same thing for the country, we just believe that different means of getting to those goals will be more effective.
I truly believe that this hatred is largely responsible for the stock market crash as well as the fact that we still have no real energy plan. The democrats will not allow Bush to get credit for anything good, and now that they have control of Congress, the Republicans block anything that might have merit so that the dems don't get credit.
It is really time to vote ALL the incumbents out. We can change all 435 representatives and 1/3 of Congress next month-- we all just have to be willing to throw out OUR bum as well as talking about getting rid of everyone else's bum. If we could do this a few times, Congress might just get the message and start working together FOR US rather than just playing grab ass, gotcha, cover my own ass and spite king.
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Dionys8 months, 3 weeks ago
What the hell. Since when is posting a link to the WHITE HOUSE considered spam? Follow this link for NSPD-51 - National Security Presidential Directive 51. It allows the sitting president to suspend elections and declare (essentially) martial law within the United States if there's an 'emergency.' That being very, very loosely defined.
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Dionys8 months, 3 weeks ago
Here's the link to NSPD-51. Very scary.
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amazed8 months, 3 weeks ago
And, if Bush were to suspend the elections for ANY reasons, and we, the people did nothing more than bitch about it on line, rather than really revolt, then I guess we would just deserve what we got.
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See, that's why you can't give up the guns.
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crespi8 months, 3 weeks ago
Kristol is a major leader of Neocon ideology and should not be dismissed lightly.
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obiefrommuskogee8 months, 3 weeks ago
With what money and whose army?
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More fear from the loathed bill kristol
May he get a pie in his face wherever that little rat speaks.
GOOD JOB Indiana university folks! Keep up the good work!
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cleare8 months, 3 weeks ago
no doubt there will be a strong reaction if such a thing were to occur...but i think we're well past WWIII and into WWIV.
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markmawn28 months, 3 weeks ago
Someone please tell me you cannot see how insane this is.
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As for taking back the country, it is too late. The Robber Baron's in office will escape with their pockets full and leave the country. They do not really care who gets it next. They got theirs.
Just focus on the bringing good into your community, and helping your fellow man. There is no solution through the same door we entered the problem. Be your own leader. Hold anyone who is elected to the highest possible standard regardless of party race or creed! You cannot let these enemies of the people survive! -
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AbuAmirah8 months, 3 weeks ago
See that's why your rating is at 14%. Iran is not doing anything it isn't allowed to do under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, which they signed in good faith unlike another mid eastern country that will remain nameless. I guess your dumb ass hasn't thought about the aftermath of such attack have you. Iran would get their proxy, Hezbollah, to activate its sleepers cells here in America. Then they would shut down the Straight of Hermouz, Then the price of oil would sky rocket. Shaky economies collapse and all hell breaks loose. Besides, with our current economy who is going to pay for that? Plus, its a good play for them considering the Zionist entity probably has 400-1,000 of them bitches. Someone needs to have the testicular fortitude to negate their nuclear deterrent
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agoodlibertian8 months, 3 weeks ago
Never. I love my country to much to vote for a traitor like Mccain. Since you like Mccain you must hate America. See I can do the propaganda thing too. I really do not believe you hate America, you are just a brainwashed fool, like every other republican in this country who will vote against America by voting for Mccain..
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ConsAreNonGrata8 months, 3 weeks ago
I think Bush would like to have a hat trick. A Trifecta of wars lost.
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italymeetsdixie8 months, 3 weeks ago
That is the most irresponsible statement I have yet to read on this website. 4th you should be ashamed of yourself.
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SunSpot8 months, 3 weeks ago
4th ---
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Are you out of your mind? Please come back to reality.
Ayers did some stuff EONS ago. He is NOW a respected professor. Get a grip!
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pc258 months, 3 weeks ago
You have it wrong
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Isreal will bomb Iran if Obama is elected..........
http://www.japantoday.com/category/world/view/fran...-
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AbuAmirah8 months, 3 weeks ago
Yeah but will they get the job done? I doubt it. Iran has the nuclear program spread all over the country and they're well protected. Plus Iran is a sizable country. I'd like to see them try. These are Persians, not militarily inept Arabs from Iraq
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HannibalBarca8 months, 3 weeks ago
While you are at it, bomb those pesky Russian warships on their way to Venezuela, and throw China in too;
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If you are going to start a war, then do it right, not like that fiasco in Afgan and Iraq.
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hazbering8 months, 3 weeks ago
for all u dumbasses who vote for mcstupid,& mrs.power trip palin, are going to be crying in your beer, mr JOE 6 PACK. so lets all say OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 08
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amazed8 months, 3 weeks ago
yeah, but it's only the republicans that are engaging in fear mongering!
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HannibalBarca8 months, 3 weeks ago
And why would anyone WANT to take a dump; I prefer to leave one.
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FairNBalanced8 months, 3 weeks ago
You guys need to find a positive way to spend you time! This ain't it.
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Harbeas8 months, 3 weeks ago
It is a riot listening to the pro Obama and Pro McCain continue to dis the other candidate/party. Do you really think either one of these yokels is the answer. For the last 100 years or so this country has been run by either a republican or democrat and let's not forget about our congress. Where are we today? Morally corrupt, almost bankrupt, being taxed to death, controlled by corporate greed, continually interefering in the internal affairs of other countries and on and on. We need another party that puts, we the people first, and not their own personal agenda. Is there one out there? I don't know. But I do know that these two are not what we need to right this country.
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cleare8 months, 3 weeks ago
there are several alternative parties and also several democratic processes that can help create and support a multi party system. many democratic countries allow for "fusion" candidates (2 or more parties sponsoring 1 or more candidates), IRV (instant run-off voting - instead of voting either or, you get to vote 1st, 2nd, 3rd) and proportional representation (if your party gets 11% of the vote, your party gets 11% of the legislative seats).
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problem is, every time a "third" party candidate runs for office, he/she is branded as a "spoiler". such a candidate is also up against two very difficult sociological problems: first: name recognition - "third" party candidates don't get near the press coverage as the republocrats; second - people are hesitant to vote for someone they don't think has a chance of winning.
if you want alternatives go find them and support them...with your votes, your time and your money. the alternatives ARE out there. but, you'll have a hard fight on your hands --- the republocrats are perfectly happy with the existing system.
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tonyindiana418 months, 3 weeks ago
the media also said prematurely that gore won the election?lol and we now that was wronggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg,you think enough whites are going to vote for a black man for president? think about it????????????????????????????winning the demc isnt winning the whole country.al gore couldnt win his own state of tennessee,hows a black guy going to do it???????????????????????????????????
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ractony678 months, 3 weeks ago
the media also said prematurely that gore won the election?lol and we now that was wronggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg,you think enough whites are going to vote for a black man for president? think about it????????????????????????????winning the demc isnt winning the whole country.al gore couldnt win his own state of tennessee,hows a black guy going to do it???????????????????????????????????
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sieben138 months, 3 weeks ago
I hope you americans can think with your minds and not your Bias mentalities. Your ship is sinking and the question becomes do you float with one or continue to sink with the other. We all know that mccain is nothing more than a extention of bush and to see palin in the back ground is nothing less than SCARY "ONLY IN america"
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sumptuousdigs8 months, 3 weeks ago
Bill Kristol, the antithesis of Billy Crystal. Comedy with a death mask if you will. These guys can talk about war, invasions and the like with such a Cavalier manner. As if death and destruction are no big deal. And it's not, to them. It's just a means to an end. The hysterical (thankfully dwindling) pack of supporters for this kind of talk think they are insulated from the fallout loose cannons could precipitate.
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...and how 'bout that joker mcCain? Bomb bomb Iran...
How's this John...Bimbo I ran!
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