Coulter’s shout out to Bush
Ann Coulter’s piece from last week is splendid (full of facts!!!). I thought Coulter’s concluding paragraph, the grand finale, was particularly poignant for those who frequent this site:
The sheer repetition of lies about Bush is wearing people down. There is not a liberal in this country worthy of kissing Bush’s rear end, but the weakest members of the herd run from Bush. Compared to the lickspittles denying and attacking him, Bush is a moral giant — if that’s not damning with faint praise. John McCain should be so lucky as to be running for Bush’s third term. Then he might have a chance.
You ought to read the entire thing, even you Liberals . . . if only to try and rebut some of the facts. Have at it.
A quote from the article: “The Iraq war has been a stunning success”.
That pretty much rebuts itself.
Of course, we are talking about the person that said, “We should invade their countries, kill their leaders, and convert them to Christianity”.
But please, keep showing your ass by snuggling up to Coulter.
he man responsible for keeping Americans safe from another terrorist attack on American soil for nearly seven years now
So were 40+ other presidents responsible for keeping Americans safe - absolute bullshit wingnut asinine fear/control based talking point. Bush was warned specifically and repeatedly about an upcoming al Qaeda attack in the months before 9/11 and he went on vacation for a month to work on a stem cell proposal.
Republicans oppose deploying U.S. troops for purely humanitarian purposes. We invaded Iraq to protect America.
Unbelieveable, even Bill O’Reilly said to Scott McClellan that Iraq was not an imminent threat to attack the US.
It is unquestionable that Bush has made this country safe by keeping Islamic lunatics pinned down fighting our troops in Iraq.
Created more terrorists than killed. Look at Arab opinion of America in the region. The majority think attacks on US are justified.
We are, in fact, fighting them over there so we don’t have to fight them at, say, the corner of 72nd and Columbus in Manhattan
Oh Yea? Absolute fear based bullshit again.
Muqtada al-Sadr –the Dr. Phil of Islamofascist radicalism — has waddled off in retreat to Iran
Wow, I guess she didn’t read the news from Friday
Al-Qaida is virtually destroyed
I guess she doesn’t read government reports either:
Ned, i can not see how someone like you with your inability to weigh facts and evidence could possibly be successful in a law career. You absolutely amaze me with your authoritarian delusions… if this is what you call “splendid (full of facts!!!)”
… I feel sorry for you, you are not a very aware person or show the skills necessary to be successful at your profession or in life. If you gain reinforcement from such a dubious source, enjoy.
Really, I wouldn’t even dignify Nazis like Ann “jews need to be perfected” Coulter with a rebuttal.
Just call her a cunt and be done with it.
Ahh, Ann always stirs the blood of the yellow-bellied BDS dogs like William and Reason over Religion.
Our side’s Michael Moore or AlGore, just much prettier.
Let ‘em squeal, Ned. It’s their lot in life.
In addition to the War on Science and the War on the Environment, idiots like Coulter supply much needed reinforcement to those like Ned and Serr8d whose case can’t be made with facts…. so they make them up. Hence, the Republican War on Truth
(aka … Bush ass kisser authoritarian delusional denialsists)
Funny, I was talking to someone the other day about the Byush presidency and he said, “We knew it could be bad but never did I think it would be THIS bad… we knew he’d be a polluter but we never thought he’d be as incompetent as he has been and such a huge spender. Of course, poorly planned wars ARE expensive”
No doubt.
LOL, well if Coulter’s your “Michael Moore” or “Al Gore” that might help to explain why your “side” is in serious trouble. As far as making my blood boil, I am sorry the bitch got fired from National Review for being a stark-raving lunatic, the more she runs her mouth, the better!
Republican strategists are probably trying to figure out how they can pull off having her classified as an enemy combatant so they can shut that insane cunt up once and for all.
HA! Boy does Ann bring out the worst in you guys; name calling, a whole new level of derision; personal attacks. That’s one of the reasons that her writing is often “splendid.” As far as that-which-william-thinks-he-owns (aka, FACTS!!!!), the op/ed provides one verifiable fact after another supporting a conclusion that the war in Iraq has been rather successful. But it’s debatable.
William, wars are difficult to “plan.” Heck, wars are impossible to plan. And as Coulter establishes, this war has been successful by traditional Liberal standards.
Muqtada al-Sadr –the Dr. Phil of Islamofascist radicalism — has waddled off in retreat to Iran
Wow, I guess she didn’t read the news from Friday.
Well, no, she hadn’t read the news on Friday when she wrote her piece that appeared on Thursday . . . I’m guessing. But her point stands anyway . . . al-Sadr had to flee to Iran. And this NYTimes report sure sounds like “waddl[ing].”
Arab opinion? Give me a break. We can have just plain old spite (as Jew-loving surrender monkeys) or spite with respect. But leading requires doing what is right not trying to be popular. No_attacks_on_American_soil_in_nearly_7_years.
You see, William, this issue isn’t as black and white as you pretend (or perceive). NIE assessments aren’t “fact.” Arab polling numbers are hardly “fact.” Bill O’Reilly’s opinion isn’t “fact” or the final word on anything.
William, unlike some people on the current political scene, Bush is not the Messiah. He’s not evil. He’s not perfect. He certainly reflects my policy preferences more than Al Gore or John F. Kerry. But if the only way you can win elections is by demonizing and demagoguing the opposition, then you are part of a loser organization.
And gee, thanks for the heartfelt concern about my success in work or life. I’ll be fine.
No_attacks_on_American_soil_in_nearly_7_years.
Do you count the anthrax attacks?
How about John Mohammed and his ward?
How about the other disasters (derailments, plane crashes, refinery fires, etc.) that you’re sure weren’t terror-related?
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No, Ned. She said a STUNNING success, which I suppose if your goal is to see as many Muslim civilians dead as possible one might arrive at that conclusion, even so, the operation could have been handled much more efficiently, as Phil Atkinson will attest, and I am confident Coulter would agree.
I agree that calling Coulter an insane cunt may not be appropriate, but unfortunately that was the most belligerent thing I could come up with to describe that Nazi cocksucker at the time.
JP,
One thing about terrorist attacks is they usually like credit. No, most of those other incidents were the predictable outflow of blame-America-first, American-hating Liberals and their persistent bashing of all that is good.
HBK,
“Stunning”? Well, obviously the objective standard of “stunning” wasn’t met, so maybe you’re right.
She’s an op/ed writer for Pete’s sake. And one that really, really gets under your skin . . . heehee.
Amazing, worship the guy who failed America.
Thanks for the link. And, where’s the beef?
HEADLINE!!!! “Panel says Bush saw repeated warnings”
The article ominously reports:
The information offers the most detailed account to date of the warnings the intelligence community gave top Bush administration officials, and provides the context in which a CIA briefer put together a memo on Osama bin Laden’s activities in the Aug. 6 PDB for Bush.
But then goes on to say:
The government moved on several fronts to counter the threats. The CIA launched “disruption operations” in 20 countries. Tenet met or phoned 20 foreign intelligence officials. Units of the 5th Fleet were redeployed. Embassies went on alert. Cheney called Crown Prince Adbullah of Saudi Arabia to ask for help. National security adviser Condoleezza Rice asked the CIA to brief Attorney General John D. Ashcroft about an “imminent” terrorist attack whose location was unknown.
William, what should we have done?
And then there’s this jewel that you must have overlooked (do you read beyond the headlines?)
The commission also released new details showing how the CIA and FBI failures to track the movements of two hijackers, Khalid al Mihdhar and Nawaf al Hazmi, and share information foiled what now appears to have been the best chance to disrupt the terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon.
I wonder what 9/11 commissioner Jamie Gorelick (the architect of the Chinese Wall between the agencies) had to say about that?
The government moved on several fronts to counter the threats. The CIA launched “disruption operations” in 20 countries. Tenet met or phoned 20 foreign intelligence officials. Units of the 5th Fleet were redeployed. Embassies went on alert. Cheney called Crown Prince Adbullah of Saudi Arabia to ask for help. National security adviser Condoleezza Rice asked the CIA to brief Attorney General John D. Ashcroft about an “imminent” terrorist attack whose location was unknown.
Well, we DO know that Ashcroft stopped flying commercial aircraft, so we know HE did something…
Compare the quote above with Richard Clarke’s description of the Olympics and Millenium celebration action plans.
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Good work, JP; busted Dubya and Co. in the chops for their failure to protect the big ol’ targets of the 2001 Olympic Games and the Sep. 2001 Millennium celebration.
Um… yeah, nedwilliams. Yeah.
I forget that some of my winger friends are too stupid to recall that Clarke was in charge of Clinton’s anti-terror efforts. Thanks for reminding me that I should be explicit from now on.
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I know who Richard Clarke is; the question is whether you can appreciate the difference between security for the Olympics and for “Wiggle your toes” Day.
Boy, you guys think you’re the slam dunkingest group ever . . . it doesn’t count when the goal is set at 7.5 feet or you’re playing the Generals.
Boy, you guys think…
… that you will never compare Clarke’s recommendations to the Bush administration with what the Bush administration ACTUALLY DID after the 8/6/01 PDB.
And y’know… we’re correct on that.
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Dang, did I miss the Olympics and the Millennium celebration (much less Richard Clarke’s recommendations regarding them) that happened on 8/6/01?
ned:
Coulter didn’t get separated from National Review because she gets under MY skin.
Personally, I like to see her ramblings on the front page of every newspaper in the nation.
What about you?
Gosh, I haven’t heard about this National Review angle of attack, but I’m sure it’s a doozie . . . I’m sure it completely refutes all that she says.
I seriously doubt your contention that you want her writings widely circulated, on the other hand, I definitely would like as many people as possible to read her material. What’s your point?
The point is that we agree that we want all undecided voters taking stock of the republickan brand to read as much of her material as possible.
So we agree. Jolly good. Cheerio!
Yep. Will you help me get the word out?
Dang, did I miss the Olympics and the Millennium celebration (much less Richard Clarke’s recommendations regarding them) that happened on 8/6/01?
Y’mean, if Clarke didn’t make his recommendations on 8/6/01, they never happened?
Did you have a closed head injury, today?
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Yes Ned, I will be spreading the word to independent voters that if they agree with Ann “Iraq is going swimmingly” Coulter, Phil “genocide is groovy” Atkinson, John “next target: Iran” Hagee, and Rod “we get off on warfare” Parsley, then by all means they should support the Republican ticket, especially if they are satisfied with the performance of the Justice, State, and Defense departments.
Well now, it went from Ann Coulter to a bunch of other people (that people–even Republicans like me have never heard of). Whatever. But gee, is there another way that you could help out than through the comments of tennesseefree.com?
JP,
Actually, yes, I did have a “closed head injury,” but it was yesterday (just a friendly fire incident on the bball court–thanks for your concern), and it appears that your sloppy reading–not my boo-boo, is the problem here. The “action plan” for an event/target like the Olympics or a Millennium celebration is much different than what Bush seemingly faced. Incidentally, I just found this op/ed entitled “Pointing Fingers” that is salient to this discussion.
But anyway, are there any other “facts” y’all need to rebut?
The “action plan” for an event/target like the Olympics or a Millennium celebration is much different than what Bush seemingly faced.
Exactly right. And comparing what the Bush administration did:
The government moved on several fronts to counter the threats. The CIA launched “disruption operations” in 20 countries. Tenet met or phoned 20 foreign intelligence officials. Units of the 5th Fleet were redeployed. Embassies went on alert. Cheney called Crown Prince Adbullah of Saudi Arabia to ask for help. National security adviser Condoleezza Rice asked the CIA to brief Attorney General John D. Ashcroft about an “imminent” terrorist attack whose location was unknown.
… with what Clarke had recommended they do — and what the Clinton administration DID do in the two instances I raised, it seems the Bushies fell asleep at the switch.
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Yeah, Pointing Fingers is right.
And I still think you’re missing the point, JP. “National Wiggle Your Toes Day” (Aug. 6th) is not “The Olympics.”
And not that I’m expecting much, but can you provide a link to your “Clarke’s recommendations” assertion?
And not that I’m expecting much, but can you provide a link to your “Clarke’s recommendations” assertion?
Sure. Your local library has it, or you can borrow mine.
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My local library . . . are you sure? The nearest library is in Williamson County.
Just kidding.
But surely there’s an extensive excerpt somewhere on line . . . William? Link? I’m willing to look for a link (with facts!!!) supporting your argument, but . . .