"September the 11th, 2001 required us to take every emerging threat to our country seriously, and it shattered the illusion that terrorists attack us only after we provoke them." - GWB's Oval Office Address, Dec. 19th, 2005 (emphasis added).
When did we ever have such an 'illusion'? And is it an illusion, as such? I watched the entire speech and was mostly dumbfounded. I've long since given up hearing anything even remotely specific or truthful from any politician during a public speech but this one seemed more vague and deceitful than normal. His 3-point plan for exit from Iraq is so open-ended and broad that you could insert it as a post-invasion 'strategy' for ANY invasion where we weren't simply trying to expand our actual territorial holdings. This was supposed to be a great revelation...to put us at ease? I think not...
Additionally, no attempt to explain any of the Administrations acts was made. Instead of addressing the issues and concerns raised by the recent din of challengers to their policies at home and abroad, W simply acknowledges that the challengers are out there and asks them to 'have faith' in him. And this is an improvement! Three years ago, his press secretary was warning journalists to 'watch what they say'. Unreal...
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"W" is just blowing smoke screens. That is why we watch Amy Goodman for the real news. Just finished reading her book"The Exception to the Rulers" she is one journalist that asks questions that neither the media wants to cover nor do the politicans want to answer. One day there has to be some accountability.
Love,
Mom
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