Senate Intel Chairman warns of Iran drumbeat.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) tells the New York Times the Bush administration is “building a case against Tehran even as American intelligence agencies still know little about either Iran’s internal dynamics or its intentions in the Middle East. ‘To be quite honest, I’m a little concerned that it’s Iraq again.‘” Rockefeller had sharp words for President Bush. “I don’t think he understands the world,” Mr. Rockefeller said. “I don’t think he’s particularly curious about the world. I don’t think he reads like he says he does.”
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Sure he reads.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:03 pmLil Abner, Dagwood, Beetle Bailey, lots of interesting comic characters.
Where do you think he gets his personality?
Rockefeller had sharp words for President Bush. “I don’t think he understands the world,†Mr. Rockefeller said. “I don’t think he’s particularly curious about the world. I don’t think he reads like he says he does.â€
Heh. Join the club, Sen Rockefeller.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:06 pmAnd um, don’t get on any airplanes…
I don’t think he understands the world,†Mr. Rockefeller said. “I don’t think he’s particularly curious about the world. I don’t think he reads like he says he does.â€
Of course he does.
The sports page.
But your average game-show contestant has more smarts.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:07 pmDon’t blame Dubya, he just does what Cheney tells him to do…
January 21st, 2007 at 11:11 pmDon’t blame Dubya, he just does what Cheney tells him to do…
Comment by kasinca
I blame both of them.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:14 pm#4 -
January 21st, 2007 at 11:14 pmW! This is Darth!
Go F___ yourself.
Stay tuned, film at 11…
Dear Senator Rock - Goood news!!! I have it on very good authority that Iran will not proceed at the same pace as Iraq. Can you spell H-I-R-O-S-H-I-M-A? How about N-A-G-A-S-AK-I? Gosh, I long for the days when men only married women and Dems were patriotic and defense minded…….
Tooooodles…….Happy Monday to the gainfully employed.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:30 pmAnd why should we listen or believe anything Elite Illuminati Rockefeller says? Regardless of the outcome … they’re (Bush & Rockefeller) simply marching us towards the goal of the New World Order (One World Government).
Now, if Mr. Rockefeller called for the Federal Reserve to be abolished … I just might hear him out.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:35 pm/Sarcasm Off?
January 21st, 2007 at 11:36 pmWhat book was he looking at during 911, supposedly reading to school children?
Moahaaahaaaaaaa.
ROFLMAO
/Sarcasm Off?
January 21st, 2007 at 11:36 pmWhat book was he looking at during 911, supposedly reading to school children?
Moahaaahaaaaaaa.
ROFLMAO
And if Mr. Rockefeller would support withdrawing the troops now and stopping this fiasco before any more of our children are slain, that would be worth my time. But this limp excuse for criticism is pure pandering to the press. Sound and fury signifying nothing.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:39 pmI don’t think he reads like he says he does.
I think that too: Bush reads Playgirl, TigerBeat, Seventeen, Male Cheerleaders with Pom-Poms, and a few others to obscure for the masses.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:40 pmT.P. I want to Know why I keep getting NULLED?
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January 21st, 2007 at 11:41 pmYou got that right. The same thing happened with Iraq as everybody knows. But now that Manning finally got to the superbowl nobody will care if we bomb more civilians.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:52 pm#13 - turn your cookies “on”.
January 21st, 2007 at 11:55 pmChina has already warned the US not to interfere with any energy supplies coming out of Iran to China. Iran could easily try to clandestinely purchase some of N Koreas weaponized plutonium. An atttack by the US or a proxie on Iran would ensure that China will look the other way on all matters concerning Iran and the Middle East.
“No matter if it’s rogue’s oil or a friend’s oil, we don’t care,” said an energy adviser to the central government who spoke on the condition he not be identified, citing the threat of government disciplinary action. “Human rights? We don’t care. We care about oil. Whether Iran would have nuclear weapons or not is not our business. America cares, but Iran is not our neighbor. Anyone who helps China with energy is a friend.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ wp-dyn/ content/ article/ 2005/ 07/ 12/ AR2005071201546_pf.html
January 21st, 2007 at 11:58 pm# 16, thanks
January 21st, 2007 at 11:59 pmturn your cookies “onâ€.
Comment by RUCerious
Dude, no dirty talk. :-D
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:00 amMistress Z !~
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:03 amAh, I keeps forgetting the rules…~!
Mistress Z !~
Ah, I keeps forgetting the rules…~!
Comment by RUCerious
Sorry, I didn’t finish my thought…
Dude, no dirty talk unless I’m in on it. :)
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:08 amwell, this is all the “good news” i can handle for today…
just talked to both my kids, got to say “i love you”, and shed a few tears for all the other parents and families that didn’t…
everyday it just hurts more… this madness has to end…
i keep hope that this knowledge and these warnings will prevent another huge mistake and help bring the existing one to a finish…
they can’t bullshit us any more… i think they know that…
hopefully that means they know the jig is up…
quit warring and start caring…
… g’nite all…
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:22 amYes Bush is stupid, but Sen. Rockefeller needs to tell his kingmaker cousin David Rockefeller that Bush is too crazy to remain as president! David should call up Bush Senior and tell him Junior must resign ASAP!
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:55 amOf course we know little about Iran. We dumpcanned our CIA operative and the cover of her whole operation, just to make a point with that renagade Wilson, and anybody else who dared entertain thoughts about betraying the War Time President and Commander in Chief.
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:56 amwhich is it…………….
i pledged alligance to the american flag, under oath i will
be the most honest integrity and do all i can to be the
best public servant….. :)
OR
corrupt, cronyism, political contributor reciprocal favors,
lining pockets stashed in freezers/mansions/yachts/wherever
else, city with the highest crime rate in the nation….. :(
enough to make you …. **** :) :(
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:11 am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:19 amThis is interesting and I’m not kidding. Appears to be “mighty aphrodite”MySpace page, Below are taken from the page:
Books Culture of Critique, The Elusive Quest for Growth, Air Wars, The Thorn Birds, Godless (the New Ann Coulter book)
Who I’d like to meet:
I will be denying requests from anyone “trying to promote their hip hop album” or similar garbage, but I’d like to meet fun, down-to-Earth, non-spoiled folks. If you found my profile after I ripped some liberal a new one in the forums, and agree, feel free to drop me a message!
As far as people on here go, I’d like to meet people in So Cal, specifically South Bay, who are fun, have similar interests, or for any other reason think we would have a good time hanging out. I’d like to meet people who understand these things and still know how to have a good time. If you like to talk about politics, or if you are into art/design, add me right now because we would have a lot to talk about!
Mighty Aphrodite*’s Details
Status: Single
Here for: Networking, Dating, Serious Relationships, Friends
Orientation: Straight
Hometown: Monterey, CA
Body type: 5′ 7″ / Slim / Slender
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Smoke / Drink: Yes / Yes
Children: Someday
Education: College graduate
Occupation: commodities trading
Income: $30,000 to $45,000
Mighty Aphrodite*’s Schools
University Of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Graduated: 2006
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Political Science
Clubs: Tons of research projects with professors, campaign studies, and special Honors projects.
This is must read sh!t:
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:04 amhttp://profile.myspace.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=79943506
JTitor
I think you need to smoke another joint. You aint quite hallucinating up to your normal speed yet.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:18 amJTitor > we figured out that MA is single and made up a family life. MA is no lawyer, but is a Republican operative who gets paid to post on TP.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:21 amJTitor
You need to smaok another one of your joints and then snort some more cocaine.
You are not quite hallucinating enough yet.
That isnt MA you dumbass.
I have talked to MA.
You are a lame jackass troublemaker.
The little “wannabe henchman” here at TP.
I have instant messaged MA tons of times and have traded pictures with her.
Believe me, that is NOT MA.
She is WAY better looking than that.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:22 amAnd besides that I have met MA.
I have instant messaged MA.
MA is WAYYY better looking than that you troublemaking dipshit.
Pull your finger out of your ass long enough and take a whiff of it.
That is your brain on those drugs you smoke and snort.
There are clinics that will help you, wont you please checkin already?
You promised 9 months ago that you would.
And you havent. Your addiction to dope is causing you all kinds of life problems I agree, just like what you emailed me.
Get some help.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:26 amJust like you tried to pin some bogus made up shit last night about that girl Rachel.
You have been duly outted for the sham artist that you are.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:28 amGo crawl back under your ” time traveler ” rock you drug fiend!
It takes a really big man to attack when everyone else is in bed you pussy.
Then the post stands all night long.
What a shithead you are.
A cheap, lowdown, republican-like attack on your part.
I think the right wing pays YOU to come here and post Titor.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:30 amJTitor;
It says she’s twenty three, and living in Redondo Beach. I don’t know . . .
But if it is her, man,what a skank!
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:32 amRache, you’re not fooling anyone.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:33 amThis was posted from one of this MA’s friends:
Hey MA,
I just wanted to let you know we picked up a last minute show at the
GIG, THIS Sat night.
This should be a really great show, full stage, full lights, and of course
FULL SOUND!!!! And maybe even the fog machine!
It’s only $5.00 admission! We’d love to see you there. We need your support to things rollin’. If you
didn’t catch our first show, (I posted some photos on our page), now you have a second chance to see what you
missed.
This is some serious S%#T!!
thanks
Randy (CRaNkLaB)
The pictures she posted look like those of a crank-head; all bony appendages, and pasty skin (in Southern California, no less). And her friend’s band is named Cranklab . . .
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:43 amLets see how you like a derogatory post left up all f^cking night long you pussy John Titor.
That is ” middle of the night ” right wing style legislation you assjockey.
How the f^ck do you like it Titor?
Huh?
Just what I thought. Another freakin keyboard commando that shits his pants when outted.
Smoke another doobie JTitor. You arent hallucinating enough yet.
PS
I stole your f^cking f^cked up handle to spite your dumb ass.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:53 amI hope like hell it worked.
I hope like hell it worked.
Comment by Mas Other Attorney
Nope. We still know it was you, Rache.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:59 amAnyway, as my last post of the night, I leave you with this:
Rep. believes Democratic media reform bill may prevent possible ‘fascist’ takeover of US media
Miriam Raftery
Published: Sunday January 21, 2007
Rep. Hinchey: New bill would break up media monopolies and restore fairness doctrine.
Warns media reform critical to prevent ‘end of democratic republic.’
Concerns about monopolies and fears of a possible “fascist” takeover of the US media have prompted a Democratic congressman to push to restore the Fairness Doctrine, RAW STORY has learned.
“Media reform is the most important issue confronting our democratic republic and the people of our country,” Representative Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) said at the Free Press National Media Reform Conference held in Memphis, Tennessee last weekend. “This is a critical moment in history that may determine the future of our country…maybe forever.”
Hinchey told RAW STORY he plans to reintroduce the Media Ownership Reform Act (MORA) that would break up media monopolies and restore the Fairness Doctrine, which was eliminated by the Federal Communications Commission under the Reagan administration.
“If Rush shoots his mouth off, he must give equal access to our side,†Hinchey said. “The American public will begin to get both sides or all sides of an issue. That is basic – fundamental to a democracy.â€
Last year, Hinchey introduced H.R. 3302 (MORA), but Republicans blocked the measure in committee. He also founded the Future of American Media Caucus in Congress in 2005. With Democrats now in control of Congress, a new media reform measure is expected to be assigned to the House Energy and Commerce Committee within the next couple of weeks, Hinchey’s staff confirmed.
“We’ll be trying hard to get the subcommittee and the full committee chairs to bring this to the House floor,†Hinchey pledged. A companion bill will be introduced on the Senate side by Bernie Sanders (D-VT), he added.
MORA would restore the Fairness Doctrine, reinstate a national cap on ownership of radio stations, lower the number of radio stations that one company can own in a local market, and reinstate the 25 percent national cap on television ownership, among other restrictions. The bill’s no-grandfathering provision would compel media conglomerates to divest to comply with new ownership limitations.
MORA would also require public interest reports from broadcasters and require more independently produced programming on TV. In addition, it establishes new public interest obligations to assure that broadcasters meet the needs of local communities and requires increased, sustained public input and outreach to give the people a voice in programming.
Media ‘con job’
Hinchey faults the mainstream media for failing to tell Americans the truth about “an administration in Washington that has falsified information to people about weapons of mass destruction in order to justify an illegal and unjustified attack perpetrated on Iraq. How was it that Congress voted to give the President that authority? And how was it that so many people just bought into it when Iraq had nothing to do with the attacks on the World Trade Center and whatever weapons they had were given to them by the Reagan administration?â€
Talk radio has become dominated by shows that are “right wing, even neo-fascist,†he said, adding that even the best newspapers gave readers a “con job†by reporting false information fed by the administration.
“This should make every single citizen in America deeply concerned,†he told conference attendees. “What lies will they tell in the future to jeopardize this democratic republic or even end this democratic republic? That is the objective of many of those involved.â€
Hinchey believes the takeover of the U.S. media has been carefully calculated by the “political right wing,†starting with the abolition in 1987 of the Fairness Doctrine, which was originally adopted in 1949 in reaction to the rise of global fascism prior to World War II.
“Fascist government dominated discussions in Europe. They could now broadcast all over and control all information going out. That’s how they took over governments in Spain and Italy,†Hinchey recalled. “The U.S. said the airways should be owned by everyone.â€
The Fairness Doctrine required that broadcasters give equal time to people who wished to express an opposing viewpoint. “Under the Reagan administration, the FCC wiped out that rule and said only businesses that operate stations can express their view,†Hinchey noted. Congress passed a bill that would have required the FCC to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine, but that bill was vetoed by Reagan.
“The veto said clearly that this is an idea from the political right wing because we do not want to allow other points of view – because if we allow free and open discussion on the environment, healthcare [and other issues], in almost every case the right wing will lose.â€
Asked whether the Congressman believes there is now an attempt at a fascist takeover of the U.S., a Hinchey staffer noted that Rep. Hinchey’s legislation arose from his concern about increasing concentration of media ownership into the hands of a few individuals and corporations. “Whether or not there is a purpose that includes fascism, we could wind up in a fascist situation if corporations end up controlling information without the government providing some balancing mechanism, such as the Fairness Doctrine,†said the staffer, who spoke on background only and did not wish to be named. “He would also say that the FCC’s recent efforts to weaken media ownership rules in order to enable corporations to own more and more outlets plays into that as well.â€
How far would the Fairness Doctrine go?
If reinstated by Hinchey’s bill, the Fairness Doctrine would govern all news programs on public airways, including networks as well as cable stations such as Fox or MSNBC, but would not apply to entertainment shows. Thus a broadcaster such as Comedy Central could argue that the Daily Show or Colbert Report is exempt. Requiring multiple viewpoints via a Fairness Doctrine is particularly important in rural areas, where residents may have access to only a single TV station and can’t afford cable, the staffer added.
Similarly, regulation of talk radio programming would be dependent on whether those shows are defined by broadcasters as news or entertainment. But a Hinchey staffer noted, “We would argue that they are providing commentary on news much like what you see at the end of a news broadcast and as such, they should provide time to people providing other views. We are not saying that they should be taken off the air.â€
Just how far would the Fairness Doctrine go? RAW STORY asked Hinchey’s staff whether a station might be compelled to give equal time to a holocaust denier or KKK spokesman if pro-Jewish or civil rights viewpoints were aired. According to a staffer, a station might air controversial opposing views with a disclaimer that those views do not necessarily reflect the station’s viewpoint. A broadcaster might also provide a factual report to dispel lies told by a guest.
A Hinchey spokesperson stressed that the Fairness Doctrine does have limits. “If you’re reporting on al Qaeda, you’re not going to have to have a sympathizer talk about the merits of Al Qaeda activities.â€
What about races such as the California gubernatorial election following the recall of Governor Grey Davis, in which around 100 candidates were on the ballot? A broadcaster could impose “reasonable standards.†For example, a TV debate during the California gubernatorial race included candidates who polled above a certain level. “There is no way to have an exact science, but the spirit is what’s important,†Hinchey’s staffer said. “The FCC would look to see that a broadcaster had employed some guidelines and done its utmost to respect the doctrine.†Complaints would be investigated on a case-by-case basis by the FCC, as is currently done for indecency complaints, the staffer added.
The need for media reform is crucial, Hinchey stressed, citing the President’s escalation of the Iraq War and “jacking up†a “need to attack Iran and Syria.†He also expressed concerns over the elimination of habeus corpus and the President’s recent signing statement declaring a right to open citizens’ mail. “He is violating the Constitution and the law,†Hinchey said. “If you can control the media, you control ideas and actions of the people.â€
While Hinchey said that impeachment is not likely to go forward, he stressed the importance of making sure that the American people see the proceedings of a “series of investigations†in the new Congress. “The people of America have got to understand what happened, who did it, and why they did it to make sure that no future president gets away with it again.â€
Asked by RAW STORY what steps can be taken to assure that Congressional oversight hearings on the administration will be aired by major broadcast networks, Hinchey replied, “Some networks will carry it.â€
Hinchey added, “There is a definite role for the public. The American people have got to understand how important this is. Five corporations control ninety percent of radio and TV. They are trying to change the rules of access to let them control the newspapers as well.â€
In an op-ed published at a website run by the right-wing think tank Frontiers of Freedom Institute, the owner of the web-based news journal, Daley Times-Post, argues that Democratic efforts to exhume the fairness doctrine reveal “just how far to the left their party has slid over the years.”
“Mr. Hinchey states that MORA ’seeks to restore integrity and diversity to America’s media system by lowering the number of media outlets that one company is permitted to own in a single market,’ but he fails to point out that no company is going to be successful enough to buy very many media outlets in any market unless it gives its audience what it wants,” Edward L. Daley writes. “Fed up with the left-wing bias that has permeated the television news industry for decades, today’s media consumers demand both diversity and integrity from the people who provide them with news and information.”
“That’s why talk radio programs are so popular these days,” Daley adds. “Shows like Rush Limbaugh’s afford their listeners with a wide variety of viewpoints, and their hosts routinely cite articles from the most reputable news sources around.”
[snip]
but he fails to point out that no company is going to be successful enough to buy very many media outlets in any market unless it gives its audience what it wants
Isn’t that the whole point? It’s about informing the public, not how successful “the news” is as an economic engine. What he’s saying in essence is that judging by Fox’s ratings, we want to be misled (”giving the audience what it wants”). Since studies show Fox’s and Limbaugh’s audiences are the most misinformed about current events, his assertion is clearly wrong.
Night all.
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:13 amI have it on very good authority that Iran will not proceed at the same pace as Iraq.
Are you talking to God too?
Can you spell H-I-R-O-S-H-I-M-A? How about N-A-G-A-S-AK-I?
very likely, yes. The only thing that would even have a chance of taking out the sites are nukes. honestly people, we are watching the beginning of WWIII here. if something is not done to derail the psychopaths running this country in the next few months, its going to go from bad to worse…
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:37 amIn a time of universal deceit,
telling the truth becomes a
revolutionary act.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:03 am-George Orwell
GWB could kill and eat a brown child right now on national TV
FOX News would be asking why only 1? why not eat only the hearts of 10 brown children
The liberal media would only carry warnings saying that some views maybe be disturbed
The DNC would be asking why the children were not butuchered correctly!
There is something wrong with the world today, I don’t know what it is
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:40 amThere is something wrong with our lives……
If you can tell a wise man from the colour of his skin
A large number of Senators and Representatives from both parties caliming ignorance now about Iraq war with regard to giving ‘authorization of use of force in 2002′ to the President ,they all claim now that:’ If we had knew then what we know now,we would not given the President such authority”… Well, now you know about Iran. At least do your homework and ask the right questions. We are waiting to see what are you going to do about it before the bullets start to fly?!….this is another duplicate of Iraq war using the WMDS,the ‘mushroom cloud’ and the same record used to sell the Iraqi war..but with bigger,and more dangerous effects and results.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:56 amMission Accomplished:
War’s Arab supporters bitter over its results
Resentment speaks volumes about U.S. standing in the Middle East
“It’s a success story for al-Qaeda, a success story for autocratic Arab regimes that made democracy look ugly in their people’s eyes. They can say to their people: ‘Look at the democracy that the Americans want to bring to you. Democracy is trouble. You may as well forget about what the Americans promise you. They promise you death,’ ” said Salameh Nematt, a Jordanian analyst and the former Washington bureau chief for the Arabic-language daily newspaper al-Hayat.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:59 am#26 - Nope. I stand by my post. In fact the name jacking after it, then all the post that appear to have tried to bury it. Rachel you are all one in the same.
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:15 amThis drumbeat sounds like an Iraq redux!Hopefully, the people have learned that difficult, damaging lesson. However, playing bully with Iran is a totally different ball game than playing bully with Iraq and I presume the intelligencia of this country know this.
As for Bush’s ability to function in the world of reality vs. fantasy, there’s no hope. How can he possibly comprehend a world view when he cannot comprehend his own personal world? Way too much to ask of a man compromised by profound mental disease.
But let’s hold all the others who seem to have insight, intelligence, and inside information responsible for any escalation in Iran without the vote of confidence of the people. Let’s hold all the “war mongers” who voted “yes on Iraq” accountable and tell them that their respective bids for the highest office in this country will not fly.
Let’s make our message clear: those who voted “yes” to give a known misanthrope the unchecked power to overrule our constitution must not receive our vote in 08! That illustrious list includes (but is not limited to) Joe Biden, Joe Lieberman, Flipper McCain, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, John Kerry (and the rest of the Rethugs in Congress!).
Those with foresight, intelligence, and morality who voted “no” were: Dennis Kucinich, Russ Feingold, Barak Obama (although he didn’t vote but would have).
08 will be a time for the people to take back their power….and it begins with slapping down those who erred in judgment and abrogated their duty in representing us by voting “yes for Iraq”.
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:31 amIt’s called “derelection of duty” and congressional abdication…
can’t TP do something about the trolls? PLEASE???
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:37 amMission Accomplished?
War’s Arab supporters bitter over its results
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:02 amResentment speaks volumes about U.S. standing in the Middle East
freebird,
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:04 amno, TP cannot, and while they’re panties are in a wad over the trolls, and they keep deleting GOOD POSTS, while leaving TROLL BILE, I will continue lurking and reporting UNTIL THEY GET A HANDLE ON IT…
Plain and simple, George Bush and his cabal rely on deceipt and lies to put forth their agenda.
And so the SOTU address will deceiptfully put your attention exactly where the cabal wants it to be. Away from Iran, the next ill conceived adventure.
These creeps need their wars and chaos to hold up their house of cards. They are in fact the same as Sadaam. But instead of hiding behind oil wealth as Sadaam did, they hide behind their military wealth and use our troops to do their dirty work.
The Democrats need to disassociate themselves from this crazy state of mind and listen to the Senator from Kentucky. They need to stand together and bring the troops home, now. Impeach later.
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:12 am“I don’t think he understands the world,†Mr. Rockefeller said. “I don’t think he’s particularly curious about the world. I don’t think he reads like he says he does.â€
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Rockefeller isn’t very quick on the uptake, is he? I should think it would be blatantly obvious to anyone who’s been paying attention at all that Bush prefers to “trust his gut” rather than actually gather facts — which is probably the primary reason why we’re in such a fix in Iraq now. As for reading, didn’t Bush himself say years ago in an interview on Fox News (natch) that he doesn’t read newspapers and only glances at the headlines because he trusts his staff to be more objective than the reporters — meaning, of course, that he trusts his staff more than he trusts his reporters to tell him what he wants to hear?
Where’ve you been for the past five-odd years, Jay? On a deserted island?
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:14 amFor the love of God, would you people get your facts straight. Bush DOES read. You all have been caught in a terrible lie. The book he was reading on 9/11 was “THE Pet Goat, not MYPet Goat.
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:22 am/sarcasm>
Look it up on Wiki.
bring the troops home, now. Impeach later.
Comment by theswan
I’ll second that.
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:28 amWhy would someone who has never been curious suddenly become curious (start reading a lot), it makes no sense. We know this lack of reading was problem in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq (Bush admitted going with his gut instincts). Could this just be more Whitehouse spin to show that the lead-up to Iran is not a rerun of the lead-up to Iraq.
Somebody needs to give Bush some Tums because his tummy is again rumbling and we know what the outcome can be.
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:06 amOf course he doesn’t read — anyone who reads more than the sports page and comics couldn’t be as stupid as he is. He is not introspective, never questions his reflexes, won’t even consider an opposing point of view.
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:15 amThe rhetoric on Iran is strikingly similar to that which we heard in the run up to Iraq — he must be stopped before he involves us in a war of his choice again, if it means a million people outside the White House demanding he step down.
he must be stopped before he involves us in a war of his choice again, if it means a million people outside the White House demanding he step down.
Comment by Marie
Anyone here going to DC this weekend?
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:45 amWhy do you people give mighty asshole the time of day? Who the f*ck cares WHERE it lives:D
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:49 amI asked, and will ask again:
ARE ANY OF YOU PUTTING YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS?
Do you REALLY want to make a difference, or just complain?
MARCH ON WASHINGTON
JANUARY 27TH
United for Peace and Justice
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/
If you can’t make it to DC, you can still help by donating money, supporting local efforts, and by SPREADING THE WORD.
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:58 am#57 - DieNowForPeace,
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:05 amI can name two people and a dog who will not be in DC on the 21st.
Make that the 27th.
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:06 amBush would definitely go to war, no matter what we say. We know the American media. They are mouthpiece and proxies for WhiteHouse and the Neocons.
Fox news was one of the biggest proponent of the war against Iraq, after it showed faux pictures of satelite images showing Saddam lab, where chemicals are been mixed for nukes that would be targetted at us. Now, they are doing the same. Misquoting and mistranslating what the President of Iran says….Even BBC sponsored a sick documentary, detailing the urgency and the need to nuke Iran. While the entire truth, about why Iran had to be nuked was nipped in one of Paul Craig most recent article at counterpunch summerized it:
“….Here is the victory scenario: Bush and Cheney will claim that their air attack on Iran succeeded in destroying Iran’s (non-existent) nuclear weapons program. The victory claimed by the Bush Regime and the propagandistic US media will “make America safe from nuclear attack.†This will restore Bush’s popularity and move the US back to a 50-50 political split in time for Karl Rove to steal the 2008 election with the fraudulent electronic voting machines built and programmed by Republican operatives….”
Read entire story here: http://www.counterpunch.org/roberts01172007.html
One thing remains undisputable. The current set of democrats sitting in power won’t do a thing. They would just snarl around, and howl like helpless puppies all day, while funding continues for a bigger war. And Bush would have his war. Nuke a country that never attacked us, all in the hope of creating a bogus “Relief” for us: Disarming Iran.
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:33 pmI guess in our haste to push out the war gang, we blindly packed in another handful of scumbags like Pelosi and co. I was present in her gala, it was quite pathetic. A gala organized by her sponsors AIPAC and the Neo-CONS while our boys hope and pray in Iraq, that this insanity dies. Now, we have the escalation of madness! A bigger war in Iran that would actually enrage the few moderates left in the entire middle east.
Several petitions and emails are been currently sent to Madame Pelosi office, with most of us yelling at her, calling her the Bigger Traitor. It wouldn’t harm to exercise our rights too. You could find her office phone number and emails: http://www.house.gov/pelosi/
“I don’t think he understands the world,†Mr. Rockefeller said. “I don’t think he’s particularly curious about the world. I don’t think he reads like he says he does.â€
Honestly, is there any more damning criticism of the President than this?
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:20 pmWar is likely
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_100207.asp
The following recent events have led to widespread suspicions that a US/Israeli attack on Iran is imminent:
Additional aircraft carriers deployed to the Persian Gulf.
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:54 pmUS Patriot missiles just deployed to the Persian Gulf.
F16 fighter planes just deployed to the Incirlik base in Turkey.
The F-16’s can deliver B61-11 nuclear bunker busters.
Increased number of US nuclear submarines in Persian Gulf.
Admiral Fallon named Centcom commander.
Israeli pilots training for Iran bombing mission.
Increased provocations against Iran, including the arrest of Iranian diplomats in Iraq.
Jtutor, just throw a flag over MA’s head and do her for old glory. Better cover your stump b4 you hump though, otherwise you might catch something.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:02 pmdienowforpeace; in case you missed it on other threads, I WILL be marching in D.C. on the 27th. I will throw my medals from the Vietnam war back to Congress.
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:04 pm