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Bush seems to be running out the clock of his administration - leaving the mess that he and his criminal cronies started in Iraq to the next President; who I hope and pray will be a Democrat. It truly does amaze me that this idiot thinks we're as stupid as he is. I truly don't know if I can make it another 15 months.
Some excerpts from his speech tonight, with my comments (of course):
"Yet they concluded that conditions in Iraq are improving, that we are seizing the initiative from the enemy, and that the troop surge is working." (The surge is NOT working, the only surge has been the number of dead soldiers; from 1/1/06 to 9/13/06 - 513 dead. From 1/1/07 (start of surge) to 9/13/07 - 773 dead!
"Terrorists and extremists who are at war with us around the world are seeking to topple Iraq's government"(Is he for real? Seeking to topple Iraq's government, we've ALREADY done that!! The new government hasn't started doing anything!! The 2 factions fight, not work together.)
"We must help Iraq defeat those who threaten its future - and also threaten ours" (Again, wtf? The US is the only threat to their future, we invaded and as a result, Al Qaeda is there.)
"The goal of the surge is to provide that security - and to help prepare Iraqi forces to maintain it." (Iraqi forces were not paid, the US stopped their pay after we invaded - and they chose sides; against the USA.)
"The principle guiding my decisions on troop levels in Iraq is "return on success." The more successful we are, the more American troops can return home. And in all we do, I will ensure that our commanders on the ground have the troops and flexibility they need to defeat the enemy." (Is all we're going to do is keep going with no changes, that's the definition of insanity; making no changes but expecting different results. We've not had one bit of success there since initially overthrowing Saddam's government, that's it!)
"These Iraqi leaders have asked for an enduring relationship with America." (No they haven't, they want us gone.)
"One year ago, much of Baghdad was under siege. Schools were closed, markets were shuttered, and sectarian violence was spiraling out of control. Today, most of Baghdad's neighborhoods are being patrolled by Coalition and Iraqi forces who live among the people they protect. Many schools and markets are reopening. Citizens are coming forward with vital intelligence. Sectarian killings are down. And ordinary life is beginning to return." (Baghdad was under siege one year ago, come'on, by US! 4 million Iraqi's have been forced from their home, 2 million living in refugee camps in Pakistan, 2 million living in refugee camps in Iraq, by US. The Iraqi's still living in their homes have no water or electricity and little food and live in constant fear that they will be dragged from their home and killed. The Iraqi citizens do not want to be seen giving anyone information for fear they will be killed!)
"Our troops in Iraq are performing brilliantly." (They are actually performing beyond brilliantly considering that many do not have adequate body armor, the vehicles have STILL not been reinforced to protect against IED's. Many families of servicemen and women have had to furnish their family members with the body armor and other safety necessities the US has not provided!)
"And he expects that by July, we will be able to reduce our troop levels in Iraq from 20 combat brigades to 15." (These reductions were ALREADY scheduled, as the soldiers are at a breaking point, along with the entire armed services, they CANNOT sustain a presence because there just aren't enough warm bodies.)
"Over time, our troops will shift from leading operations, to partnering with Iraqi forces, and eventually to overwatching those forces." (wtf, I don't even know where to begin with this one, leading??? partnering??? overwatching?? That's not even a freakin WORD!!)
"I have consulted with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, other members of my national security team, Iraqi officials, and leaders of both parties in Congress." (Consulted maybe, ignored definitely. He does what he wants, all others be damned.)
"I have also directed them to deliver another report to Congress in March." (By my estimation there will be an additional 571 dead servicemen and women between Sept 14, 07 and March 30, 08!)
"The success of a free Iraq is critical to the security of the United States. A free Iraq will deny al Qaeda a safe haven. A free Iraq will counter the destructive ambitions of Iran. A free Iraq will marginalize extremists, unleash the talent of its people, and be an anchor of stability in the region. A free Iraq will set an example for people across the Middle East. A free Iraq will be our partner in the fight against terror — and that will make us safer here at home." (This is where his hallucinogens have kicked in - Al Qaeda was NOT in Iraq until we invaded. And yes, let's lead by fear - which is business as usual for this stupid administration.)
"Whatever political party you belong to, whatever your position on Iraq, we should be able to agree that America has a vital interest in preventing chaos and providing hope in the Middle East. We should be able to agree that we must defeat al Qaeda, counter Iran, help the Afghan government, work for peace in the Holy Land, and strengthen our military so we can prevail in the struggle against terrorists and extremists." (Oh no, don't you drag those of us who have been against this invasion and war into this speech, most of us really don't give a hoot about the middle east. We don't even care if they all blow each other up which they've been doing for CENTURIES! I'm surprised that Bush even remembers Afghanistan, I think that's where, um, what's his name lives? Whosiwhatzi? Hmmm, oh yeah, OSAMA BIN LADEN, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks who we haven't found in 6 years! I won't even bring up the Holy Land! cripes.)
"We thank the 36 nations who have troops on the ground in Iraq and the many others who are helping that young democracy." (36 nations? Who is he kidding? I think he's confused that with the number of ice cream choices as Baskin Robbins! and the many others? WHO? Again, wtf?)
And the highlight and best part of the speech, THE END! "Good night, and God bless America."
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Statistics regarding Iraq war dead:
Jan/06 62 Jan/07 83
Feb/06 55 Feb/07 81
Mar/06 31 Mar/07 81
Apr/06 76 Apr/07 104
May/06 69 May/07 126
Jun/06 61 Jun/07 101
Jul/06 43 Jul/07 79
Aug/06 65 Aug/07 84
Sep/06 51 Sep/07 34
513 Total dead 773 Total dead
facts: http://icasualties.org/oif/
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