Comments on: Obama abandons ‘war on terror’ catchphrase.

By: kasinca

kasinca — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:33:10 +0000

Terror is a tactic like ambush is a tactic. Could you have a war on ambus? Then how do you have a war on terror? It was alsways dumb and only simpletons bought into it.

By: Max-1

Max-1 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:48:08 +0000

ElBruce,
How about “The Global Kumbaya on Terrorism”?

Now THAT would wrinkle some panties… NO?

By: ElBruce

ElBruce — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:20:30 +0000

Maybe Obama should officially change the name to “The Global Tea Party on Terrorism” just to make all the wingnuts go into epileptic seizures of rage.

By: wiley

wiley — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:09:04 +0000

“Enduring struggle against terrorism and extremism” doesn’t sound like an excuse for the Patriot Act. Repealing that and all the undue executive authority claimed by Bush would be an excellent way to repudiate the WOT.

By: The Republic of Stupidity

The Republic of Stupidity — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:03:57 +0000

winddancer Says:

I believe “struggle” translates to “jihad.”
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And doesn’t al qaeda translate as “the base”???

I always found it curious, the way GOOPers are always referring to “the base”.

By: The Republic of Stupidity

The Republic of Stupidity — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:01:35 +0000

winddancer Says:

And “Homeland” sounds way too much like Nazi Germany’s “Fatherland.” Yuck!

Or Russia’s “Motherland”…

By: winddancer

winddancer — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:57:53 +0000

Speaking of phrases that drive us crazy, other than the “war on terror,” I also hated the use of the term “czar” or czarina.” Also the word, “Homeland.” “Czar” is defined in two ways:
crowned head, monarch, sovereign – a nation’s ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right OR a person having great power-autocrat, despot, tyrant – a cruel and oppressive dictator. Bad term to use in the U.S. And “Homeland” sounds way too much like Nazi Germany’s “Fatherland.” Yuck!

By: winddancer

winddancer — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:41:09 +0000

EBruce says:

backup Says:

Aside from that, is ‘war on terror’ significantly different than ‘enduring struggle against terrorism and extremism’?

Oh, here’s one that’ll really drive ya nuts – guess what the Arabic word for “struggle” is? Heh heh…

I believe “struggle” translates to “jihad.”

By: The Republic of Stupidity

The Republic of Stupidity — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:38:34 +0000

dbadass Says:

“Coalition of the willing” is another dumb thing thatought to be retired.
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I couldn’t agree more. I was always so… so… impressed w/ that platoon of Spanish paella cooks marching off to battle.

By: winddancer

winddancer — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:37:27 +0000

he Republic of Stupidity Says:

barfly Says:

… a compliment to Krauthammer’s writing chops.
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That name always makes me laugh… it sounds like it such be the title of secret Nazi military operation, perhaps an invasion plan for Eastern Europe…

Actually, his name sounds like something that should be on a sandwich.

By: wiley

wiley — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:10:38 +0000

Yeah, Max-1. I’ll watch it when it gets quiet here. I have btw never supported any military action against Afghanistan, and the drones are dystopian horror in my book.

By: Max-1

Max-1 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:03:27 +0000

wiley,
Watch it when you can. It’s a good discussion about Afghanistan/Pakistan becoming Obama’s Vietnam and how bombing civilians only ensures more radicalism.

Everyone should watch it…

By: ElBruce

ElBruce — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:49:29 +0000

wiley Says:

Now I’d like to see some clarification. Without being the WOT, what is our action in Afghanistan called? What is it’s legal status?

The legal status is unchanged. In fact, it never was legally a “war,” just an “authorization to use force.”

By: dbadass

dbadass — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:48:30 +0000

“Coalition of the willing” is another dumb thing thatought to be retired. It was never factual to begin with and besides it is so… ” I feel like chicken tonight, like chicken tonight”

By: wiley

wiley — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:46:57 +0000

I did catch the beginning. My heart sank, too. It would be tragic for Afghanistan to become Obama’s Viet Nam.

By: wiley

wiley — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:46:48 +0000

People are talking around me right now, so I can’t hear the Moyer special. Just out of curiosity, Max-1, why do you want me to watch it?

By: Max-1

Max-1 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:18:14 +0000

Wiley,
Watch Bill Moyers Journal from last night.

… Just watch it, please.

By: wiley

wiley — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:55:20 +0000

Now I’d like to see some clarification. Without being the WOT, what is our action in Afghanistan called? What is it’s legal status?

By: Bozo The Neoclown

Bozo The Neoclown — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:53:34 +0000

the reason obama used the term “war on terror” only once thus far is simple. Obama is waging a war on the bullsheeyat propoganda and fear and smear left over from 43rd’s (i refused to utter it’s name) regime.

By: Wayne A. Schneider

Wayne A. Schneider — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:51:46 +0000

barfly Says:

Monday morning, C-Span’s coverage of Conyer’s committee meeting should be memorable, especially if Karl doesn’t show. The vote to enforce the congressional subpeona forcing Rove’s appearance will sail through the House, and Holder will be charged with slapping the cuffs on Karl, until he appears.

And this time there’s no Republican President to countermand the order to the D.C. police to enforce the subpeona…

I thought I heard that his testimony date was pushed back to Feb 23. I hope they issued a brand new subpoena. That way, Fielding’s reply that Bush did not want Rove to testify would be null and void. Bush no longer has any say in this matter, especially since Rove claimed that Bush was not involved in the discussion in the first place.

But that’s a subject for another post.