Bush to Democrats: 'We are at war'

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Bush to Democrats: 'We are at war'
By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer 55 minutes ago
President Bush compared Congress' Democratic leaders Thursday with people who ignored the rise of Lenin and Hitler early in the last century, saying "the world paid a terrible price" then and risks similar consequences for inaction today.

Bush accused Congress of stalling important pieces of the fight to prevent new terrorist attacks by: dragging out and possibly jeopardizing confirmation of Michael Mukasey as attorney general, a key part of his national security team; failing to act on a bill governing eavesdropping on terrorist suspects; and moving too slowly to approve spending measures for the Iraq war, Pentagon and veterans programs.

"Unfortunately, on too many issues, some in Congress are behaving as if America is not at war," Bush said during a speech at the Heritage Foundation. "This is no time for Congress to weaken the Department of Justice by denying it a strong and effective leader. ... It's no time for Congress to weaken our ability to intercept information from terrorists about potential attacks on the United States of America. And this is no time for Congress to hold back vital funding for our troops as they fight al-Qaida terrorists and radicals in Afghanistan and Iraq."

Bush's remarks were his second in two days alleging inaction on Capitol Hill, which has been led by Democrats since January. This speech focused on measures related to the war on terror, while Wednesday's emphasized disputes between the White House and Congress over domestic issues.

He argued that the current debate over the Iraq war and the Bush administration's anti-terror methods harkens back to debates decades ago in Washington when Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin first talked about launching a communist revolution, when Adolf Hitler began moves to establish an "Aryan superstate" in Germany, and when some argued that Cold War accommodation of the Soviet Union was wiser than competition.

"Now we're at the start of a new century, and the same debate is once again unfolding, this time regarding my policy in the Middle East," Bush said. "Once again, voices in Washington are arguing that the watchword of the policy should be stability."

Bush said denial that "we are at war" is dangerous.

"History teaches us that underestimating the words of evil, ambitious men is a terrible mistake," Bush said. "Bin Laden and his terrorist allies have made their intentions as clear as Lenin and Hitler before them. And the question is, will we listen?"

Congress earned Bush's scorn even while he offered praise because a key Senate committee has passed a new eavesdropping bill containing many provisions the president wants. "It's an important step in the right direction," he said.

He repeated earlier criticisms of a move to combine spending bills for the Defense Department and veterans programs with one for labor, health and education matters that Republicans consider bloated. Bush also lamented that his emergency spending request for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan still languishes.

"When it comes to funding our troops, some in Washington should spend more time responding to the warnings of terrorists like Osama bin Laden and the requests of our commanders on the ground," Bush said, "and less time responding to the demands of MoveOn.org bloggers and Code Pink protesters."

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"History teaches us that underestimating the words of evil, ambitious men is a terrible mistake," Bush said. "Bin Laden and his terrorist allies have made their intentions as clear as Lenin and Hitler before them. And the question is, will we listen?"

so now Bush IS concerned about bin Laden?

good news. I hope he doesn't get distracted again.

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President Bush compared Congress' Democratic leaders Thursday with people who ignored the rise of Lenin and Hitler early in the last century,

So then...he is by inference likening himself to Winston Churchill.

This poor excuse for a president is and has always been over his head and is completely unfit to run this war, let alone this country.

Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up.

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so now Bush IS concerned about bin Laden?

good news. I hope he doesn't get distracted again.

Just bring a small shiny object. That'll distract him sufficiently.

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so now Bush IS concerned about bin Laden?

good news. I hope he doesn't get distracted again.

Just bring a small shiny object. That'll distract him sufficiently.

Like this? http://www.watchblog.com/democrats/archives/004416.html

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I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
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That's funny, here's a completely different view.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2064157,00.html

...and you're in violation of your face!

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I guess he's trying to act "relevant" again.

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That's funny, here's a completely different view.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2064157,00.html

And you bitch about supposedly right wing sources.

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Bush to Democrats: 'We are at war'

Reality check to Bush: "Get the fuck out of war!"

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I guess he's trying to act "relevant" again.

he hasn't vetoed any children's healthcare yet this week.........that always gets him kind of groggy.

...and you're in violation of your face!

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this time regarding my policy in the Middle East," Bush said.

This is the biggest shocker to me.

The guy actually thinks he has a policy.....

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President Bush compared Congress' Democratic leaders Thursday with people who ignored the rise of Lenin and Hitler early in the last century,

So then...he is by inference likening himself to Winston Churchill.

This poor excuse for a president is and has always been over his head and is completely unfit to run this war, let alone this country.

Two points on the positive side of the coin anymore though. One is nobody believes a word he says anymore. I mean NOBODY. If he said the sky was blue, even the fucking Republicans would think it was yellow. Second happy thought is there are only 445 days left until the asshole retires.

Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity !

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Either we defeat the rag heads or they will defeat us. Tell the families of the uss cole we are not at war, tell the families of the trade center victims we are not at war.

If we had slapped them down sooner, we would all be safer.

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attaboy - let's spread MORE hatred around the world - that outta solve ALL Our problems....

Hopefully my vote negates yours in the next election

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will not solve all of our problems, but it will be a start.

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Either we defeat the rag heads or they will defeat us. Tell the families of the uss cole we are not at war, tell the families of the trade center victims we are not at war. .

Who the fuck is actually saying we're not at war???

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If we had slapped them down sooner, we would all be safer.

But instead, we moved most of the troops into Iraq, and opened up a new front.

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445 days left until the asshole retires

Im throwing a party. You are all inited.

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trade center victims

What the hell does this have to do with the war in Iraq. The vistims would be happier knowing we are going after the real terrorists (say for example in Afghanistan). Instead the victims were used as pawns to start the war we are currentl in.

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